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Is there any difference in blood sugar testing results if the finger is "milked" or squeezed, compared to if the blood drop comes out easily? If so, would it likely be higher or lower than the actual level?
Minimal differences are likely. It's best to get a good drop of blood without too much squeezing so that this is more actual capillary blood rather than other tissue fluids.
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The more we get what we now call 'ourselves' out of the way and let Him take us over, the more truly ourselves we become. There is so much of Him that millions and millions of 'little Christs', all different, will still be too few to express Him fully. He made them all. He invented— as an author invents characters in a novel—all the different men that you and I were intended to be. In that sense our real selves are all waiting for us in Him. It is no good trying to 'be myself' without Him. The more I resist Him and try to live on my own, the more I become dominated by my own heredity and upbringing and surroundings and natural desires. In fact what I so proudly call 'Myself' becomes merely the meeting place for trains of events which I never started and which I cannot stop. What I call 'My wishes' become merely the desires thrown up by my physical organism or pumped into me by other men's thoughts or even suggested to me by devils. Eggs and alcohol and a good night's sleep will be the real origins of what I flatter myself by regarding as my own highly personal and discriminating decision to make love to the girl opposite to me in the railway carriage. Propaganda will be the real origin of what I regard as my own personal political ideas. I am not, in my natural state, nearly so much of a person as I like to believe: most of what I call 'me' can be very easily explained. It is when I turn to Christ, when I give myself up to His Personality, that I first begin to have a real personality of my own.
From Mere Christianity
Compiled in A Year with C.S. Lewis
Mere Christianity. Copyright © 1952, C. S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. Copyright renewed © 1980, C. S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved. Used with permission of HarperCollins Publishers. A Year With C.S. Lewis: Daily Readings from His Classic Works. Copyright © 2003 by C. S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved. Used with permission of HarperCollins Publishers.

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I'm not sure that I really trust HP to produce a good phone… why is that? I really enjoyed my HP iPaq h4155 a few years back, but everything since has been a disappointment. Please note that I haven't bought an HP mobile device since the 4155, so my opinions are solely based on limited-time tests, betas, and technical specs.
Trusted Reviews has a one (a review that is) on the new Hewlett Packard iPAQ 514 Voice Messenger which they rate as 8 out of 10 on an average.
Though the screen is a bit low on the resolution side (176×220 – how old school), it is a full 2″ diagonal screen. Other features include a 1.3MP camera, WiFi, and Bluetooth. It does have a quad-band radio with EDGE support, 200MHz processor, standard 64/128MB RAM/ROM, and microSD slot.
It does run Windows Mobile 6, so its not likely to be behind the OS feature curve for some time, but for me, the low resolution, standard "candy bar" layout, and lack of a QWERTY input device means that it will not be on my list any time soon.


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Game Rumble: Remember when games used to be so much fun? You're sure to get that feeling with Super Mario 3D Land, the first and 3DS-exclusive Mario game.
N4G is a community of gamers posting and discussing the latest game news. It's part of NewsBoiler, a network of social news sites covering today's pop culture.


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Imran dogged to reduce govt's five-year life
Imran appealed people to come of their homes and reach Islamabad with the families to take part in PTI rally against the government on November 30.
"Don't get disappointed if justice is not doled out to you on Nov 30."
Addressing the party workers meeting, Khan said 'Naya Pakistan' was not far now. People should come of their homes for the sake of their children's future, he urged.
Khan said he felt that government would drag its life for another year. If people did not take to the streets on November 30, the government will complete its five-year life, he added.
"I am sure the change is not coming… it has already been brought about," he told workers.
He said: "Until we rise against this oppressive system, we cannot get justice."
The PTI chief it would be a big test on November 30, as government is fearful of people now.


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Millions of Americans are disabled, and should turn to disability insurance lawyers when their claims have been denied. They have become too sick to work, or have had a bad accident happen. When a person is disabled, and no longer able to perform the functions that once they were able to do, it's crucial that they find a lawyer who best will be able to help them.
Some serious disabilities that affect a person's ability to work are:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Fibromyalgia
A person's disability not only affects them, but everyone close to them, including their spouse, children, and relatives.
Find A Lawyer Who Knows ERISA
ERISA refers to Employee Retirement Income Security Act and was enacted to protect the rights of employees. Insurance companies who don't want to pay long-term or short-term claims of disability can cause an extreme amount of stress. The process of filing a claim contains complex language and procedures that require an expert to navigate. Make sure that the lawyer you choose to work with knows ERISA inside and out, so they can best help you with your claims.
Conflict Of Interest
Unfortunately, for insurance companies, the less long-term disability claims that get approved, the better they are off financially. So it's crucial that people who suffer from disabilities find the right legal advocate, so that they can receive fair compensation. The process of settling a claim for disability insurance can be confusing, and a disability insurance lawyer is needed to protect the best interests of the client.
A Disability Lawyer Can Help With Delayed Payments
A disability insurance lawyer is also sometimes needed if the insurance company is delaying payments. When someone is disabled and unable to work, they cannot afford to wait more than ninety days for their insurance claim. Since an individual has dutifully paid the insurance premiums they rightfully expect that they should receive the fair compensation.
If ninety days have passed, and the insurance company says that the claim is still being evaluated, this is when a lawyer must be brought in to expedite the process. Insurance companies, when faced with an expert on the matter, will be more liable to act to protect themselves from possible legal action.
What To Do If A Claim Has Been Denied
Even if your claim has initially been denied, you have 180 days to file an appeal. Claims can be denied for various reasons, from not providing sufficient documentation to problems with the insurance plan. But if a claim has been denied, that doesn't mean it can't be appealed.
If a disability insurance lawyer wasn't used in the initial claim, their services may make the difference when filing an appeal. This is a crucial time to make sure that you know what your legal rights are, and how to make sure that they are respected during this process.
Sometimes filing for a disability insurance claim can be a long and taxing process. To expedite the process, a disability insurance lawyer can prove to be invaluable. They can provide a combination of legal and medical knowledge that will force the insurance companies to act faster on a disability claim.
Jeffrey R. Lamb, an Associate Lawyer at Martin Stanley Law. Mr. Lamb has a focus on disability insurance claims and is a devoted husband to his wife and father to his children.


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Recently Completed
Terminal Boulevard Resurfacing Project
Project Photos
Project at a Glance
June 3, 2016
Completed Nov. 18, 2016
$5 million
Lengths and Limits
Two miles
Virginia Paving
Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads Communications
Pavement was resurfaced along Terminal Boulevard in the city of Norfolk, between Interstate 564 and Hampton Boulevard.
Work also included resurfacing the I-564 off-ramp onto Terminal Boulevard West.
The Norfolk-maintained portion is 1.32 miles and the portion maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is 0.67 miles.
Both areas were resurfaced under this project, which was be managed by VDOT.
The Terminal Boulevard Resurfacing Project included:
- Rubblization of existing concrete pavement, with an overlay of 6 inches of asphalt pavement
- Adjustments to affected drop inlets, bringing them up to the grade of the new roadway
- Constructing new curbs and gutters
- Removal and replacement of existing guardrails
- Tying into the existing grade at Ruthven Road and Diven Street intersections to avoid impacts to railroad
- Removal and replacement of damaged stormwater pipes
What is Rubblization?
Rubblization is a construction method that prevents cracking in old pavement from affecting the overlay of new pavement.
- A rubblization machine breaks up the old concrete pavement into aggregate.
- The aggregate stays on the roadway, and serves as a base for the new roadway.
- Asphalt is laid on top of the rubblized concrete.
The project was completed Nov. 18, 2016, nearly two months ahead of the original contract completion date of Jan. 13, 2017.
The contract was awarded in May 2016 to Virginia Paving for approximately $5 million.


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Three candidates are in the race for two Ward 1 seats on the Southport Board of Aldermen
Note: This is a corrected version. The original incorrectly described the races for Ward 1 seats.
Three candidates are in the race for two seats on the Southport Board of Aldermen, while Southport Mayor Robert Howard is seeking a third term unopposed. Nelson Adams is running unopposed to keep his Ward 2 seat.
The three-way race in Ward 1 has incumbent Mary Ellen Poole, 59, facing residents Deborah Burris, 56, and Mary "Meezie" Childs, 69.
Poole is running for a second term, and says her previous term on the board means she is well-versed in tackling the major issues of Southport today, which include tourism, business development and waterfront revitalization. "I've visited some nearby cities that have revitalized their waterfronts," Poole said. "After talking with officials, I have a good idea of what's possible. I think we need a definite plan, with public input, to move forward," she said.
Poole said the Southport waterfront is losing 4 feet each year to erosion in some places. "We need to maintain what we have," Poole said.
Poole is a retiree after 39 years working as a human resources director for the federal government. "I know how to listen to people," Poole said. "And how to lead."
Childs, who previously served on the Southport Board of Aldermen for four terms starting in 1989, is also concerned about waterfront erosion and development. But Childs said traffic congestion, business development and involving the community in more activities are equally important. "I understand what the business community needs are," said Childs, who serves on the board of the N.C. Southeast Regional Economic Development Partnership.
Childs was born and raised in Southport and comes from a long line of prominent Southport citizens, including her great-uncle, J. Arthur Dosher, who established Dosher hospital. She still lives in the house she grew up in. "Southport is my passion," Childs said.
Deborah Burris said she is running for the alderman seat because the city needs to help small businesses and try to boost tourism. Burris lived in St. Louis on the waterfront of the Mississippi River for 11 years. "I see potential at Southport's waterfront to have activities like what I saw in St. Louis," Burris said.
The candidate would like to see more tourist options that allow people to see the coast from the water, such as boat tours to see area lighthouses, which would draw more business to the area.
Burris moved to Southport six years ago after being "in and out of Southport for 21 years," she said. Her experience establishing Bible schools and missions around the world, including 16 foreign countries, has given her skills to accomplish complex projects, Burris said. "I'm good at digging out new things," she said.
The monthly stipend for Southport council members is $250, while the mayor's is $350. All receive additional moneys for committee meeting participation throughout the year.
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Renault is resurrecting the legendary French sports car brand Alpine and what you see here are the first official pictures of its new mid-engined, rear-wheel drive sports car, called the A110.
Not much in the way of technical details have been revealed ahead of the car's planned official debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week, but we do know from previous teaser campaigns that Alpine is claiming a 0-100km/h sprint time of 4.5 seconds.
Thanks to its all-aluminium platform and upper body, the two-seater sports car can rely on its light kerb weight, rather than a massive engine, to achieve that kind of performance. Rumour has it that the car will be powered by a 2-litre turbopetrol engine nicked from the next-generation Renault Megane RS.
Customer deliveries are set to start towards the end of this year, and Renault has already opened the order books, although South Africa does not appear on the list of eligible countries.
The design of the new sports car is clearly inspired by the A110 of 1962, which is regarded as one of the best rally cars of its generation. The A110's production cycle extended all the way to 1978, by which time around 12 000 of them had been manufactured around the world.
The Alpine sports car brand was founded in 1955 by Jean Rédélé, a race car driver and Renault dealer whose dream was to create a compact sports car using as many mass-produced parts as possible.
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-San Jose, CA – The Almost Daily Binx – by Binx101
Jack Kingston (R-GA): An example of the cancer rotting GOP
Jack Kingston epitomizes many citizen's worst nightmares about our government. That being, that it is infiltrated by essentially unproductive irritants that treat our government and leaders in the opposing party, as enemies of our country. We, at The Almost Daily Binx, opine that Jack Kingston represents the low of politics. A Tom Delay styled smiling joke-ster that repeats platitudes and follows the orders of his political bosses with the precision of a blindly faithful village idiot.
Of late, his Billy Cunningham styled repeating of Barack Obama's middle name is not only offensive to Obama supporters, but rather points to another ideology of the Republican Party that offers offense to anything Muslim, or even Middle Eastern. It is offensive, un-American and by any standard, pure bigotry. The lapel pin controversy that this career liar has perpetrated is another example of his blind faith in following the orders of his party bosses who sent him out like human mine-sweeper. Of course, he's ambitious and evil enough to jump at the chance.
Islamo-Facism ?
Not only an incredibly inappropriate term, but how did these freedom eating zealots get away with insulting one of the world's most prominent religions? Well, they didn't. It's not only George Bush and his White House, but his eager, willing and dim-witted accomplices such as Kingston and scores of others, that have routinely insulted other nations, other religions and lauded the invasion of a Sovereign Nation and presiding over the deaths of untold tens of thousands of Iraqi civilians, the displacement of millions of surviving Iraqis and the creation of the largest terrorist condition that this planet has ever known. Imagine of we condemned TV Evangelists because Pat Robertson has routinely spoken in a most un-Christian manner. Imagine -Christo-Facist? Bapto-Facists? Biblo-facists?
The list is endless of Republican counterparts that words are carried by C-Span all over the world. Vile words, insulting to Ally Governments and Enemies -without distinction. With a strong push to limit the Democratic upsurge in the next election cycle, the Republicans have stepped up their offensive language. It's as offensive to at least half of the American population as it is to the world.
We've listened to McCain assert that those opposing the Iraq Occupation are cowards; regularly hear speeches where Dick Cheney simply makes stuff up, and the President of the United States actually unaware of the serious situation with the economy, insisting that we are not in a recession – as though his will were enough to make it so. But all these comments are punctuated with Islamist, Islamo, Islamish – or any other nearly unpronounceable prefix for terrorism, facism, extremism and killersism. It has gotten so awful that friends of The Almost Daily Binx have reported canceling business trips because they fear our Government has put every American at unnecessarily increased risk. They've also pitted Americans against Americans and created a dichotomy in the country that is unprecedented, unproductive and openly vicious.
GOP Will Suffer if McCain, Romney or Huckabee Represent the Brand
Truly, there's no hope for the GOP in its present form. Many Republicans that we've been talking to have openly expressed that the GOP has no appeal to them any longer. It essentially started with Gingrich's conflation of history and ideology. Tom Delay was an anomaly that has most career politicians unwilling to talk. Where do guys like Chuck Hagel go? How about Olympia Snowe? Reasonable politicians that didn't subscribe to the extremist views of the insurrection that performed the coup in the GOP. They'll get their party back, when the Jack Kingstons, the Peter Kings, the Norm Colemans, the Ted Stevens, the James Inhofes and Mitch McConnells are gone to start. This is only a partial list – but they certainly have their work cut out for them. Apparently, the panic is starting to spread – be on the lookout for very drastic measures from the GOP.
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One of the culture shocks I experienced when I came to America from the UK six or so years ago was having to fork out for health insurance every month. Of course, in the UK health care is "free." (Which means you pay twice as much for half the service, but you don't notice it because it's deducted via general taxation.)
In fact, not only did I have to fork out a monthly premium, but the insurance didn't even kick in until I had paid $5000 in medical bills! However, I now realize that I got off pretty lightly then as my monthly premium was only $280 per month for a family of six.
Over the last two years, my premium has risen rapidly up to $800 per month a year ago, and now close to $1000 per month, the last two hikes due largely to Obamacare requirements. And I still have to pay the first few thousands of any bills!
Priceless Healthcare
I have to say though, that the healthcare we've received here has been of an incredibly high standard. While I'm so thankful for the amazing work medical professionals do in the UK, they just don't have the time or the resources to offer the kind of care we get here. Grand Rapids hospitals are space age, the technology is at the cutting edge, the waiting times are virtually nil, and the staff have the time to care, which is absolutely priceless.
Expensive Healthcare
But, if the disastrous first month of Obamacare is anything to go by, it looks like American health care is going to end up costing a lot more, while the availability and quality of care is going to be significantly reduced.
A small minority will benefit, including the very poor and those with pre-existing conditions. However, as usual, the majority of the hardworking middle classes are going to take a huge financial hit, with premiums and deductibles rising on average 25%, and in some cases doubling, as millions are being forced into government plans despite the President's oft-repeated promise that would not happen.
And most families just don't have the money.
Rejected Healthcare
Americans are relatively well-paid, but as is the case everywhere, most families live to the very edge of their income and only have a couple of hundred dollars free every month to save up for special treats, car repairs, vacations, family trips, birthdays, college fees, etc. Obamacare's premiums and deductibles are going to swallow up that small cushion, month after month after month.
Many can't do it. Many won't do it. They'll simply refuse to pay the premiums and take the risk. Others will go into debt trying to maintain their previous lifestyle and pay the premiums. The remainder will pay the premiums but have nothing left over for life's little luxuries. They all end up in the same place, increased costs and reduced health – both physically and psychologically.
Gospel Healthcare
What can Christians and the church do in this situation? First, confess our sin of omission. It's tragic that Christian conservatives have not led the way in proposing legislation or designing healthcare programs that demonstrated practical love to the weakest in our society. We're good at protesting against the evils of abortion and gay marriage; we're not so good at providing for those who are impoverished by sickness and disease. The result? Under the guise of caring for the poor, the behemoth of Obamacare is changing the very nature of the relationship between the American people and their government, and also using the opportunity to impose social change and immoral values on individuals, families, and businesses.
Second, let's be careful that when we oppose Obamacare, we don't sound as if we could hardly care less about those who are sick, poor, and unable to afford or access health care. Although we must respect those whom God has set in authority over us and the laws they enact, that does not mean we should not argue against injustice and immorality in these laws. We are right to resist a bullying government's intrusion into the most intimate parts of our lives. But when we do so, let's sound a bit less selfish and a bit more loving towards those who desperately do need a safety net.
Third, teach financial stewardship to Christians. As premiums and deductibles rise higher and budgets tighten further, Christians are going to need regular and systematic biblical teaching on budgeting, planning, cutting expenses, etc. Future generations will need to learn much greater financial discipline than their parents. Dave Ramsey should do well out of Obamacare!
Fourth, pray for contentment. Yes, most of us will have much less money in our pockets. We'll have to cut out some sports, some fishing, some clubs, some technology, some vacations, some clothes, etc. But we're not exactly going to be living in slums. This is an opportunity to display God-centered satisfaction with our lot in life and demonstrate to others how we have learned to be content whatever our financial state.
Fifth, preach the Gospel. Obamacare's costs will end the American dream for many people. Others are never going to get a chance at it. That's really sad; yet it's also an opportunity. In the midst of the evaporating mirage of prosperity we have the water of life to offer thirsty and disillusioned people. We have the Great Doctor who came to heal the sick of their deepest disease and who offers His services for free (Luke 5:31-32).


text: I can't commit because my sister is going in for open heart surgery on the 13th- she is in pretty bad shape and her surgery is going to be extensive (est 10-12 hours) and very risky. I lost my brother a few years back to the same thing my sis is going in for (gotta love genetics) . . . ________________________________ From: Rick Osgood <rick at richardosgood.com> To: Bob Miller <kbob at jogger-egg.com> Cc: discuss <discuss at eugenemakerspace.com>; Ellery Weber <ellery at elleryweber.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 10:16 AM Subject: Re: [Discuss] Eugene Maker Space Grand Opening There hasn't been much discussion here at all. Is anyone interested in helping out with this event at all? Specifically I'm curious to know if anyone wants to help out with the following: 1) Give a brief presentation about a project you have worked on or are working on. It doesn't need to be anything fancy or formal. Just something fun. Maybe 10 minutes long? 2) Bring a project in that you have completed or are working on and just talk about it with other people that come in. Rather than do an actual presentation, just chat with people about it. 3) Help with a soldering workshop. We are going to have a few electronics kits for people to learn some basic soldering skills if they are interested but we will always need someone there to help them out and make sure they don't do anything obviously wrong. This will probably rotate throughout the event but it would be nice to know ahead of time who will be available to help out with this. If you will be able to assist in any way, please let us know in this thread ahead of time. It will greatly help us plan this event so we can make it as awesome as possible. We are really hoping to draw in some new members through the grand opening. Rick On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 2:24 PM, Bob Miller <kbob at jogger-egg.com> wrote: I'm planning to make a flyer this weekend. I haven't started on it yet. >If you'd like to do it, you're more than welcome. > >If you (any of you) have artwork or logo ideas, speak right up. > > > >On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 12:54 PM, Ellery Weber <ellery at elleryweber.com> wrote: >> hmm. i bet we could post something here at work. do we have anyone working >> on like a flier or anything? >> >> >> --- Ellery Weber >> >> >> On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 11:29 AM, Rick Osgood <rick at richardosgood.com> >> wrote: >>> >>> It is time for Eugene Maker Space to go public. When we get more members, >>> we'll have more funds, and we can buy more, cooler tools. >>> >>> We'd like to hold a Grand Opening on Saturday, January 14th. And we'd like >>> to ask as many of you as possible to help make the event a success. >>> >>> We're planning an event from 11:00 to 5:00, with demos, talks, >>> kit building workshops, and food and drink. But most importantly, we'll let >>> potential members get to know who we are and what we like to do. >>> >>> And we need your help. >>> >>> Ways you can help before the 14th: >>> >>> Mark the 14th on your calendar. Plan to be there if you can. >>> >>> Get the word out. Tell your friends. Tell your co-workers. Put up a flyer >>> or two. (We will have flyers in PDF by Monday. I will print some at Kinko's >>> if there's demand. Let me know if there's demand.) >>> >>> Lend us a soldering station. We have three (I think) and we'll need more >>> for the electronics workshop. Solder, pliers, and wirecutter, too. >>> >>> Volunteer for a demo. Have you made something cool in the past? Could you >>> talk about it to a handful of geeks? Do you have pictures or a gizmo to >>> demonstrate? >>> >>> Find maker-related video. We're planning on running a projector all day, >>> and we'd like to show some videos of people making stuff. We need help >>> finding those videos. >>> >>> Donate. We plan to hold workshops and have food available. We also will >>> need to purchase more supplies in order to get the shop ready for the event. >>> These things will cost money and if we can get some donations before the >>> event, it will help us purchase the things we need to make the event a >>> success. >>> >>> Ways you can help on the 14th: >>> >>> Give the demo you volunteered for. It's your chance to bask in the >>> adolation of your peers. Or something. >>> >>> Coach a workshop. We're planning to have one simple electronics project >>> and one mechanical project. The details are TBD. But we'll need some people >>> on hand who can explain which end of a soldering iron to hold or how to >>> operate a screwdriver. >>> >>> Help with the food. We're planning on pizza and munchies, and we're >>> planning on a Just-In-Time strategy so we have the right amount of food. >>> Somebody will have to go out for more pizza when we run out. >>> >>> Come, hang out, show your support. 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Michelle Obama Dishes on Plastic Surgery as The First Lady Turns 50
January 18, 2014 in Black Plastic Surgery,Celebrity Plastic Surgery,Ethnic Plastic Surgery by Lisa Stanfield | 1 Comment
Michelle Obama hits the big 5-0 this week and just ahead of the First Lady's birthday she gave an interview with People magazine about her thoughts on getting older and whether or not plastic surgery is part of her future.
Michelle Obama is a rare combination of brains and beauty and her amazing style isn't bad either. The First Lady is notoriously active, getting up at dawn to workout with her husband, President Barack Obama. These days, Michelle is changing up her activities, but she's not planning on slowing down anytime soon.
As she turns 50 and prepares to celebrate with a dance party at the White House, Mrs. Obama explains to People magazine that she has an eye on the future when it comes to staying fit, "I'm seeing myself shift from weight-bearing stuff – even though that continues to be important – and the heavy cardio and running, to things like yoga that will keep me flexible."
She says that flexibility is key, "so that I'm not falling and breaking a hip one day."
Her clear message to women is to be healthy. She gets regular mammograms and pap smears and also recently had a colonoscopy.
And she watches what she eats. "I don't obsess about what I eat, but I do make sure that I'm eating vegetables and fruit," added Mrs. Obama. "And as everyone knows, I do exercise."
It seems that Mrs. Obama also practices what she preaches as her "Let's Move" campaign to reduce childhood obesity rates has just begun its fifth year and looks to be working in at least 19 states.
Mrs. Obama also enjoys gardening and probably eats many of the healthy fruits and vegetables of her labors.
While Mrs. Obama is pretty open to experimenting with her look, from cutting bangs for a while to shocking fans early in her husband's presidency by sporting shorts in the hot desert, one thing that Mrs. Obama says she hasn't tried is Botox.
Not that she thinks there is anything wrong with plastic surgery, and although she may consider plastic surgery in the future, she says that it probably won't happen anytime soon.
"Women should have the freedom to do whatever they need to do to feel good about themselves," the first lady told People magazine in an interview hitting newsstands Friday, her birthday. "Right now, I don't imagine that I would go that route, but I've also learned to never say never."
Indeed, it doesn't look like Mrs. Obama will have much need of Botox, as her brows are already very arched and her forehead remains pretty unlined, unless she is animated or expressing emotion. In fact, when she briefly cut her hair into bangs, some speculated that she was using them in place of Botox to cover up any wrinkles between her brows or across her forehead.
Mrs. Obama is continually looking forward, so it seems likely that part of her beauty regimen is using anti-aging skincare products as well as sunscreen to ward of signs of aging and damage as well as protect against skin cancer.
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Tyra Banks Okays Plastic Surgery
August 27, 2012 in Black Plastic Surgery,Celebrity Plastic Surgery,Ethnic Plastic Surgery by ericharatz | Leave a Comment
While many supermodels (other than Janice Dickinson) tend to stay quiet about plastic surgery, Tyra Banks is opening up about her views on the sometimes controversial topic.
38-year old Tyra Banks is cool about some things in her private life, including relationships. But apparently she's getting bolder when it comes to talking about other topics, like plastic surgery.
Reportedly in an interview with Yahoo! Singapore supermodel Tyra Banks said that she hates when models and celebrities condemn plastic surgery, saying that people should be able to do what they want when it comes to cosmetic procedures.
"I hate when models say 'Oh, plastic surgery is just a wrong thing.'"
"What're you talking about? You won the genetic lottery," she went on. "You look like this specimen that's making people everywhere feel insecure and you're going to ridicule someone for getting plastic surgery?"
When asked if she would have plastic surgery in the future, she replied, "sure," but declined to give any information on what those procedures would be.
"I'm very lucky," Banks admitted. "Black people and Asian people have similar (strong) skin… But if one day I have wrinkles and I don't like it, I don't know if I'll cut myself but maybe… a little Botox, fillers?"
In the past it has been said that Tyra had nose surgery early in her career, transforming her into one of the world's most recognizable faces (See Make Me Heal's story on Tyra Banks' rhinoplasty)
Tyra still hasn't admitted to going under the knife herself; but she did shut down rumors of breast implants back in her days as a daytime talk show host.
Given her age, Tyra may be stepping up her anti-aging regimen from skincare and going for injectables like Botox and Juvederm.
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Could Hunger Games Star Jennifer Lawrence Use Prosonic to avoid acne and premature wrinkles?
August 20, 2012 in Celebrity Plastic Surgery by Lisa Stern | Leave a Comment
Jennifer Lawrence has become a household name thanks to her major role in the hit film Hunger Games earlier this year. But with big roles come big makeup and it's important for young stars to take good care of their skin, to prevent acne and even early signs of aging. Using a Prosonic device is an excellent way to start a good skincare regimen and maintain it for life.
21-year old Jennifer Lawrence is seemingly flawless and seems to only get better with every public appearance. But on the brink of 22, Jennifer may want to upgrade her skincare routine from the soap and water used by many young adults.
The ProSonic Face & Body Professional Cleansing/Exfoliation Anti Aging Brush Set is the same type of device used by professional estheticians. It's also the only such device available over the Internet to the public. The cleansing system offers four different speeds for face and body, and for exfoliation/microdermabrasion.
The ProSonic is a much more effective way to clean than traditional methods and reaches deep into the skin to clear blackheads, remove makeup and other impurities to reveal, clear healthy skin.
In addition to being a cleaning machine, the ProSonic is waterproof and can be used in the shower, tub or sink without fear, giving a professional facial experience in the privacy of home.
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Did Emily Blunt's Little Sister Marry Stanley Tucci with Plastic Surgery?
August 15, 2012 in Celebrity Plastic Surgery,Male Plastic Surgery by Dana Jackson | 1 Comment
Stanley Tucci recently got married to none other than Felicity Blunt, the younger sister of his former Devil Wears Prada costar, Emily Blunt. While many famous couples tend to walk down the aisle with plastic surgery, this one seems to go be going the distance au naturel.
51-year old Stanley Tucci tends to play it natural when it comes to plastic surgery, using chemical peels and skincare products to keep his skin fresh and camera ready (See Make Me Heal' story on Stanley Tucci's plastic surgery). However, if he wanted to try for hair restoration, he could use various devices and shampoos designed to restore hair after loss has occurred.
Although big sister Emily Blunt has been rumored to have had plastic surgery that includes one or more minor nose jobs, lip augmentation as well as chin and cheek implants, (See Make Me Heal' story on Emily Blunt's plastic surgery), Felicity looks like she's still young and beautiful and hasn't had any work done. But she may borrow some of her sister's skincare products as she has a flawless complexion.
Makemeheal.com congratulates the newlyweds and wishes them the best.
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Is Jilted Wife of Kristin Stewart's Lover, Liberty Ross, Moving on with Plastic Surgery?
August 8, 2012 in Celebrity Plastic Surgery by Dana Jackson | Leave a Comment
Since the tabloids broke the news of Kristen Stewart's affair with Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders, everyone has been wondering how his wife, Liberty Ross, will react in the days to come. Makemeheal.com is wondering if she will have plastic surgery, which is a common course of action after a breakup.
33-year old Liberty Ross has been in a relationship with Rupert Sanders since she was 18. She still has the fresh complexion of a teenager, but it apparently isn't the result of plastic surgery or even Botox injections.
When interviewed by the Daily Mail a few years back as to whether or not she would have plastic surgery, Liberty said, "I wouldn't. We're moving into a scary time where looking perfect is becoming normal but where do you draw the line? I think Botox is nuts – it's nice to have expression in your face."
Rather than Botox injections, Liberty reportedly uses skincare products to ward off wrinkles.
Whatever her secrets to looking good, Liberty is still looking good, even through her very public domestic drama.
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Ali McGraw Probably Doesn't Have to Say Sorry About Plastic Surgery
June 18, 2012 in Celebrity Plastic Surgery by Lisa Stanfield | Leave a Comment
Ali McGraw moved out of the Hollywood spotlight into the New Mexico sun years ago, but she's back briefly to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Paramount Pictures. A public appearance gave Makemeheal.com a glimpse of the plastic surgery she may have had over the years.
73-year old Ali McGraw isn't the pretty young lady she once was. But considering how bad the sun is for your skin, she has aged pretty well.
Ali's neck still looks fairly tight and free of the jowls that commonly plague people of a certain age, so she may have spent time on facelift recovery at some point. She likely also uses good skincare products and sunscreens to beat sun damage.
Dr. Jonathan Hall is one of the top plastic surgeons in Boston, who is know for his natural appearing results. Dr. Hall, who has not treated Ali McGraw, says, "I think that she has aged well with plastic surgery. Not many of us are going to hold up well next to a photo from 40 years before. All that New Mexico sun doesn't help-the sun can damage our skin and age us faster- but she has a good neckline facial volume and appearance for her age. She looks fantastic for 73-and would unnatural if overdone. I am guessing that she has benefited from well-done plastic surgery. Nothing to say 'sorry ' about here."
In the years since her iconic Love Story, Ali has been championing for animal rights.
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Ten Celebrity Skincare Brands loved by Rachael Ray, Hilary Swank, Courteney Cox, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Love Hewitt & Other Celebs
February 16, 2012 in Celebrity Plastic Surgery by Dana Jackson | 3 Comments
Have you ever wondered how your favorite celebrities maintain their camera-ready glow? Maybe you've spent hours browsing department stores for the best products to give you that red carpet aura. Makemeheal.com has uncovered a few skincare brands that have become celebrity favorites of Hilary Swank, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Christina Applegate, and other Hollywood Celebrities. We're sharing these celebrity skincare secrets with you below:
La Mer has long been associated with over the top luxury and more importantly, amazing results. Founded by a scientist looking to heal his scars from a lab accident, Crème de la Mer has since become one of the leaders in luxury skincare products. One of the first brands to use sea kelp, La Mer promises to keep skin soft, supple and refined. With so much going for La Mer, it's no wonder that it has become a celebrity favorite with celebrities from the A-List to the D-List including Christina Applegate, Amanda Bynes and Kimora Lee Simmons.
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Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden revolutionized the way Americans perceive beauty, with her signature red door spa. When celebrities and beauty lovers can't make it to the Red Door Spa, they rely on Elizabeth Arden skincare products to make them beautiful at home. Some products have become cult classics, like Elizabeth Arden 8-Hour Cream, which has millions fans including several top celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Carmen Electra and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
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Kinerase is a skincare line using a plant-based antioxidant that scientists believe prevents plant leaves from drying out. The same antioxidant is found in Kinerase products, which help to prevent signs of aging and dry skin. Celebrity fans like Courteney Cox especially like the Kinerase C8 Peptide Intensive Treatment, which can be applied before makeup to help prevent creasing.
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Laura Mercier skincare products have found favorites with young Hollywood, who enjoy the makeup artist's fresh spin on skincare and cosmetics, which focuses on accentuating natural beauty. The sweetly scented body products like Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Milk Souffle Body Creme are favorites with the singer Kelly Clarkson and Gossip Girl's Jessica Szhohr.
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Celebrities don't shy from sharing a fair amount of skin. With Ahava products, it's easy to want to show off youthful, dewy skin. Using minerals and properties from the Dead Sea, Ahava helps to rejuvenate and refresh the skin with some of the world's most mineral rich substances. Celebrities like Kristin Davis are fans of Ahava.
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Amore Pacific hails from Korea, but it is has brought the Asian vision of beauty to women around the world. The brand seeks to bring out the beauty in everyone, through technologically advanced skincare products combined with Asian botanicals. Celebrity talk show host Rachael Ray likes the brand's potions and lotions.
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Carol's Daughter tends to fly under the radar, but the brand has developed many fans from Hollywood's leading celebrities of color, including singer Mary J. Blige. The brand uses rare ingredients to help smooth skin and bring out natural beauty. The gift sets are popular for any occasion and give the opportunity to try numerous dry skin soothers at once.
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Kiehl's was first started as an apothecary shop in New York back in 1851. Since then, the brand has become a legendary source of the best skincare and beauty products around, drawing plenty of fans both in and out of Hollywood. Amongst the biggest celebrity fans is The Office's Jenna Fischer. Kiel's also practices social responsibility and collaborates with celebrities like Brad Pitt to raise money for charity and increase awareness about world issues.
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Peter Thomas Roth was founded by skincare junkie Peter Thomas Roth, searching for products that would help with acne and eventually, anti-aging. With a family history that included owning spas in Hungary, Roth combined Hungarian skincare with new technological advancements to create the Peter Thomas Roth skincare line, which has won awards and accolades and a celebrity following that includes acting chameleon Hilary Swank.
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Amid tight security attendant to the upcoming 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton addressed an overflow crowd at John Jay College of Criminal Justice on September 9, unveiling an evolving counterterrorism strategy that focuses on the exercise of "smart power" to defeat violent extremism.
Noting that the United States finds itself in a "moment of historic change and opportunity," Secretary Clinton said that while the death of Osama bin-Laden has put Al Qaeda on the path to defeat, "it is imperative that we not repeat the mistake of not adapting quickly to new threats."
Secretary Clinton was introduced by John Jay President Jeremy Travis, who said that her presence at the College paid tribute to the memory of the 68 John Jay alumni and students — most of them firefighters — who lost their lives in the destruction of the World Trade Center. As an attorney, as First Lady of the United States and as a U.S. Senator from New York, Secretary Clinton showed herself to be a "fierce advocate for justice," President Travis said.
"Precise and consistent force," the Secretary said, can defeat even an enemy as elusive as Al Qaeda, but the United States needs effective international partners in this effort. "We will always maintain our right to use force in self-defense against those who have attacked us," Secretary Clinton said, adding that the fight against terrorism must be both a military and law enforcement task.
The State Department's multi-pronged counterterrorism strategy includes breaking down bureaucratic walls that inhibit effective action, focusing on cybercrime, preventing the proliferation of nuclear materials, improved border security and dismantling the support structure of Al Qaeda. "We can make it harder for Al Qaeda to fill its ranks and its coffers," Secretary Clinton said, whether that entails encouraging global partners to embrace a "no concessions" policy regarding kidnapping or taking proactive steps to slow Al Qaeda's recruitment by undermining the organization's appeal.
"The playbook is still being written, and there is no silver bullet, for sure," the Secretary said. "The job calls for a scalpel, not a sledge hammer."
Later this month, Secretary Clinton noted, another significant step will be taken with the establishment of a global counterterrorism forum, in which the United States and Turkey, as founding chairs, will be joined by 30 other countries in a collaborative effort to defeat terrorism wherever it emerges.
"We remember how the world rallied around us on 9/11," Secretary Clinton said. "Today the world is watching us again to see how we respond to new challenges." American leadership, she said, is still "revered and required."


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The Legend
As told by Ms. Hattie Gorwich of Breer, and transcribed in the Notes of the folklorist, Dr. Queismuller
There's some as say he's just a story, and he'd never been real a' all- Ye'll believe them a' yer peril. I seen him, and the Taxman's seen him, down a' th' cross-roads, and the Engineer what came up t' run us off and build a mill seen him- and drove him plenty mad, too, and, well, we doesn' have a mill we doesn' want, does we?
Now the Pentaclavians, they'll swear he was an heathen ghoulie, a demon out o' hell- don't you believe it. No devil'd save a wee lassie from a load of Blackhat Gunners out on th' moors like old Johnnie did.
And Lord 'Arry, back in the day, he said'n Johnnie was as mortal as you 'r I, and there weren't nothing t' him but a bandit wi' a good aim and a pile o' slow-burn ropes. E'en put out banners fer his arrest. And look where 't got him. I hardly need t' tell ye what good came o' that idea.
He weren't no mortal, no. No, I reckon th' Church's on t' somthi', much as anyone is. He was a ghostie alright, but he wasn't no demon shade. No, I reckon he was one o' th' laddies what fought fer Good Prince Allister 'gainst the Crown- on this very spot, mind, a thousand years ago if 'twas a day- all risen from his grave t' fight fer Liber'y and whatnot. Ye can still find their corpses out on th' moors, ye know.
That, 'r elst he was somthi' what came up from below the hills- Certainly seemed like 'twas elf-shot what he loaded his pistols wi'. And th' Good Tribe aren't no devils, sure as I'm standin' here, despi' wha'e'er th' vicars may tell you.
—Here, the folklorist notes, Ms. Gorwich spat three times to her left and, removing her glove, turned it outside-in and replaced it.—
But ye'll be wanting me t' start at the beginning. Ye know the history as well as I do, of course, how old Reg Pennick killed King Phillip and set himself up as Lord and Master o' the whole o' th' land, and set t' taking it over in th' name o' th' Pentaclavians an' o' Parliament. Well, let me tell you, and it didn't seem such a bad idea a' th' time- we was taxed into th' dirt back then, and the army took nine-tenths of th' wool an bread what we made, and Lord Help you if ye got on th' wrong side o' a lord or a magister. Ye'll be seeing some o' th' boys from Breer what fought for old Reg in th' registra' doon a' th' church.
But, o'course, Reggie turned out t'be worse e'en than old Phillip, what wi' his Blackhats what he hired from th' continent running all over th' place, and chopping off th' heads o' those what still followed the old church, and outlawring dancing and singing, and having whipped those what wouldn' lis'n t'him, until 't seemed like 'twould've been be'er t' just've left old Phillip in power, and o' course th' people got ideas.
And o' course, Reg Pennik didn' like that, nor'd Lord 'Arry what he pu' in charge o' th' North Countries; and when our boys started making trouble fer them, they made 't e'en worse. Ye couldn' be seen out after sunset, 'r they'd shoot ye, and ye couldn' travel in groups o' more'n two'r three, an' ye needed a permit from one o' their lieutennants 'r th' other 'f ye e'en wanted t' do that. An, o' course, ye could ferget abou' saying anything agains' them, 'r doing business without them getting a cut o' 't.
Now, 'twas abou' then when Johnnie made hisself known. 'Twas nighttime, and a pair o' wee lassies- They was the Greevy sisters, mind, if ye've heard o' them- they was a coupla' miles out on th' moors, and they must've los' track o' th' time, fer th' sun went doon 'fore they e'en thought o' heading back. O' course, 'twas dark 'fore they e'en got back t' th' road, and they got mighty scared, o'course, cause they knew th' Blackhats'd kill them if they was seen.
Now, as they walked home, they began t'hear a clip-clopping behin' them, like as if someone was riding up on an horse. An, o'course they started t' run, only they begun t' hear another set o' clip-clops from th' other direction. Now they knowed they was trapped there, and clutched each other, 'cause they knew that Reggie's men'd shoot them on sight. And sure enough, thats who th' clip-clopping in front o' them belonged t'- a pair o' Blackhats, forreners both on some mission or another.
I couldn' tell ye why- fortune, I guess 't must be- but They stood staring a' each other in th' light o' th' Blackhats' lantern fer wha' must've been near fifteen minutes- that's wha' Caroline said, though I reckon two- they was staring a' each other, until Caroline- she was th' younger, mind, no' much more'n five, Bess wa' near on forteen- until Caroline started a-bawling. An, o'course, th' corp'ral said fer them t' shoot, bu' a' that moment, the other clip-clopping- the one from behind, ye remember- rounded the bend, and a voice yells 'Hold yer Fire!', and, o'course, 'twas a man's voice, so the Blackhats lookt up 'fore they could shoot, and th' lassies turned, and then Bess started bawling, too, and the Blackhats started t' quake in their boots, fer 'twasn't a man a' all what spake 't seemed, bu' a grea' bony man on a grea' bony horse.
He wasn't holding naught bu' th' reins o' th' horse, bu' he migh' as well have been holding a firebrand fer all th' ligh' and smoke he gave. His hair was long and tangled, like a wolf, and 'twas burning and smoking and reeking. There's scarse as foul as the smell o' burning hair. And his face, 'twas foul t' look at, what wi' his eyes two balls o' hellfire, and his skin all bony and stiff and white. And fer his gob he had a ghastly, toothy smile, like 't had been cu' into his face.
And he leapt from his horse, and he was still thirty-odd fee' away from th' lassies, mind, le' alone th' Blackhats, though he leapt th' distance in a second, clear over th' lassies' heads, and grabbed th' musket o' one o' th' blackhats and ben' 't clean around t' face him. And, o' course, mos' o' th' Blackhats ran scared, save fer three- one tried t' jump old Johnny, and he must've had iron 'neath his gloves, fer th' Blackhat go' a set o' cuts on his face an inch-odd deep fer his troubles when Johnnie smacked him. An' th' second Blackhat an th' third tried to gang on him, an' he jus' drew his two pistols, fas' as lighting, an' sho' them through their hearts.
The two lassies, o' course, had tried t' hide durin' th' fight, fer they took old Johnnie fer a Devil, bu' Johnnie turned and leapt again, and landed jus' in front o' them wi' a swirl o' his coat- 'twas green, then, and all unsullied. And he said he was called John Green-Coat, and he wisht them no harm, and would they be so kind as t' go riding wi' him, and wi' that, he picked them up like they was dolls and leapt t' his bony horse. And Bess and Caroline were scared, fer they thought he'd ride them off t' th' Green Countries, or some robber's-hole out in th' moors. Bu' they found theirselves instead back in their beds that night, wi' th' windows broken but scarce else wrong, and noone'd've believed them, weren't those two Blackhats dead, and that musket bent.
After that, word spread o' John Green-Coat an' his ride agains' the Blackhats despite of what Reggie and 'Arry wanted, an' despite what Sherrif Cawdor, what was appointed Lieutenant for Breer, did abou' it. And John Greencoat was seen all throughout th' North Countries- here he'd be lobbing a grenade into a crowd o' Blackhats, and there he'd be burning doon a barracks, and over there he'd strung up the Pentaclavians' bishop by his ankles in an old yew tree, he was seen all over th' North Countries, till 't seemed he must be a devil, but a kindly one, like.
And th' Border Guard was scared o' him and couldn' be found out nights. But still, there wasn't need t' fear th' thrash, 'r th' thrash-monkeys, 'r th' dirty great cats, 'r highwaymen, 'r ghosties 'r robbers o' any kind while John Greencoat was out riding, fer they was scared o' him too, 'r elst they was following him.
And o'course after a while they wasn' all John Greencoat, fer young men who wanted t' fight fer their freedom, 'r simply t' raise hell, were soon going abou' in masks and green overcoats. And Lord 'Arry sent out a flier what said he wanted John Green-Coat dead fer money, bu' he had t' take 't back on accoun' o' too many youngsters said they were John Green-Coat. And then he said what everyone dressed in th' mask and jacket was t'be shot.
Now th' order spread faster among the Johnnie Green-Coats than 't did among th' blackhats, and some stopped and broke their masks and burnt their coats, and some stayed out on th' moors, fighting wi' th' real Johnny.
Aye, bu' ye're a forreiner, ye'll no' know th' story. There's much t' tell, bu' 't gets dark, I've not go' time t' tell o' all their adventures.
Ye'll be wondering wha' this fellow John Greencoat has to do with John Bloodycoat, though. I'll tell ye tha' at least, and how th' story ends. 'Twas in Breer-town, aye, that 't happened. Th' laddie Will Strut had no' heard th' order, and he wen' out in th' evening t' th' barracks in a green coat and a mask he carved himself, and he had wi' him a sling-shot, and some stones, and he took t' firing them a' th' barracks. And the blackhats came out and scared him off, fer they knew he wasn't but a lad o' forteen, and he couldn' hurt them. Bu' Sherrif Cawdor came out, and he said what they should've shot the lad, and bade them open fire, which they did, bu' 'twas dark, and they didn' hit th' lad. So Sherrif Cawdor said that if th' soldier's wouldn' kill th' boy, he'd do i' himself. And he got on his horse and took his pistol and went after th' laddie, who o' course run off into th' moors, fer th' barracks was outside o' town ye understand. And so Sherrif Cawdor, dirty little ra' o' a man what he was, he shot the laddie in th' back and bade his horse tramp him till the laddie was cold and dead, and he left his body there on th' ground that night and thought he'd had done wi' 't.
But, o'course, 't weren't the end. No sooner had he got back t' th' barracks then John'd found th' laddie's body, all broken out on th' moors; And so John, he took poor Willie back t' th' church, and layed him on th' doorstep, just as he was, excepting he'd taken th' laddie's coat. And he was a sight t' behold, he was, all firey and mad as he rode down th' street, and he was wearing Willie's coat, mind. And so as I said, when he got t' th' church, he layed poor Willie out on th' doorstep, and he turns t' go, excepting that the vicar saw him as he walked out th' gates, and so he turned and leapt th' distance back t' th' church-door, and pulled out his dirk an' th' old parchment what I showed you, an' nailed 't t' th' door, and then he was gone.
—Here, the folklorist has enclosed the text of the parchment, which, he notes, is still to be found at the Old Church in Breer..—
A Curfe I Ley Uponn ye Mann
Who Stayned yis Greene Cote Redde
His Forrein Broode Shalle Quit this Lande
And I Shalle Keep His Hedde
- John Bloudecote
—Here resumes Ms. Gorwich's narrative—
And after that, 't didn' seem like any of Pennick's men could go out on th' moors nights, fer fear o' devils in dirty cloaks what beat them back t' camp, and moaned fer Cawdor's blood. And so Cawdor sent word out t' Lord 'Arry and Reg Pennick, and they sent him a hunter fer t' track John Bloodycoat down and kill him, fer they'd not say he was naught but a crooked and wild man, fer 't weren't politic t' do so. And so th' hunter reaches Cawdor, right, and he goes out and waits by th' crossroads a' night, and he says
'John Greencoat, John Greencoat, come out t' play
We've met some nice fellows from over th' sea.'
which was what th' people'd taken t' calling when they'd be wanted Johnnie Greencoat's help. And so Johnnie arrives, o'course, silent-like and beats th' hunter soundly what wi' his iron hands and all, until he's so bruised and bloodied as t' have t' return t' th' barracks, and John bids him send out Sherrif Cawdor fer t' duel.
And, o' course, Sherrif Cawdor said as he weren't going to, and he sends out th' hunter th' next night, only wi' maille under his clothes. And th' hunter waits by th' crossroads, and says
'John Greencoat, John Greencoat, come out t' play
We've met some nice fellows from over th' sea.'
And Johnny, he arrives, right, and he can tell straight away tha' th' hunter's wearing a maille-coat, and he's not going t' have none of i', so he just spits flames into th' hunter's face, and singes off his beard. And again, he bids th' hunter go back and tell Sherrif Cawdor t' come out and duel. And again, th' sherrif doesn't, excepting th' nex' night, he bids th' hunter take a pail o' water wi' him. And, so this time, the sherrif calls out
'John Greencoat, John Greencoat, come out t' play
We've met some nice fellows from over th' sea.'
and he's ready wi' his pistols drawn, excepting John Bloodycoat is faster, and shoots them from his hand, and draws out his greatsword and th' two have a square fight, but 'tweren't much 'f a fight, fer John beat th' hunter quick and, again, bade him send out Sherrif Cawdor, or he'd burn th' barracks doon. And when th' soldiers heard o' this, they kicked ou' Sherrif Cawdor and left him t' face John Bloodycoat on his own.
And so Johnnie goes riding up t' th' Sherrif, and knocks him doon. And th' Sherrif, he's terrified, fer he' was a coward a' heart, right, and it's terrible different facing a lad o' fourteen than a great bloody Phantom craving yer head- no' tha' he deserved any better, mind. And so Cawdor says 'Spare me, Spare me John Greencoat'. And Johnny, he says 'Ay, but John Greencoat would've spared ye. Only ye did such a good job dying this coat red, what I wanted ye t' complete th' job'- only he says it better, mind, fer he had a way with words did Johnnie. And so he tries t' run, does Cawdor, excepting he can't. And wi' that, Johnnie pulled ou' his sword, and there's a crack o' thunder, and th' sherrif's a-lying a' th' crossroads wi'out his head, and Johnnie weren't nowhere t' be found.
And, well, after tha', you know, th' wars turned in our favor. They marched on Parliament, right, and kicked Reg Pennick's lot from office, and ousted them from every dale and town in th' land, and put Queen Jane and in power, who was th' first decent ruler we'd had in a long time; and John Bloodycoat was riding beside them all th' while. And them what gave Reg Pennick th' boot, right, they wore green coats what had been stained wi' red dye, 'r blood while they was doing i'.
Appearance By all accounts John Bloodycoat was truly monstrous: an enormous figure atop a black horse daubed in phosphorescent paint, his face hidden beneath a sneering mask, his hair wild and long and braided with burning rope. He was swathed in a dark green overcoat spattered with mud and blood and phosphorus. It is said he was surrounded by smoke which smelled of blood and stagnant water and sulfur and burning hair.
According to legend, his hands were iron claws; he could jump twenty feet in a single bound; he could breathe fire.
No account survives of his voice. Should he be encountered in person, he won't talk much, but when he does, it's in a hearty and eloquent, if faintly demented, baritone.
Special Equipment
None consistently: he was reported, on various occasions, to wield a flaming sword, or a pair of pistols, or a whip; on one occasion, he was even said to have attacked Pentaclavian troops with a blacksmith's hammer. Most frequently, though, he was said to have used his iron claws to attack his victims.
Roleplaying Notes
John Bloodycoat is a political boogyman, essentially. There are, of course, countless legends, not all related, about his exploits; the story narrated above is only a bare-bones account.
This far on, it's impossible to say what is legend and what is fact- there were certainly reports of a bandit named 'Johnne Bludcote' dating from the Civil War. Nonetheless, he remains a powerful influence in the folklore of the Northern Moors- parents use him to comfort children afraid of the dark; political causes adopt him as a symbol; sightings of him are reported from crossroads and bridges on lonely, moonless nights.
His exact nature is more or less up to GM discression: He could have been human: a local citizen, fighting government oppression in disguise; a political radical; even a common bandit preying on the invaders. He could have been supernatural, as Ms. Greer suggested: a Demon, or a rogue Fay, or a Lich whose tomb was desecrated as 'pagan' by Reginald Prenderick's forces, or the last god of an ancient pantheon.
It's even possible that he never even existed at all, 'John Bloodycoat' being simply a code-name used by various rebel groups, perhaps taken from local folklore, or a hero created to rally the people against oppression.
Should the PCs meet John Bloodycoat, it should be an eerie, frightening experience; he isn't actually evil, but he's violent, otherworldly, unpredictable, and extremely dangerous. It's perhaps best if they don't find out his exact nature.
Still, unless the PCs are siding with the forces of oppression against the common people, (or doing anything which could be equated with such in his mind) John Bloodycoat and/or his followers are more likely to appear as an ally than an enemy.


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FDA Issues Annual Report on Food Facilities, Imports and Foreign Offices
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Inland used to be on the CN line which ran from Vegreville to Ryley to Camrose. This Annex is from the Alberta Wheat Pool, and is located about 1 mile North Of Twp Rd. 52-0 On Rge Rd. 15-3.
This is looking at the annex from the east and rear side.
This is looking from the west, and you can see the Alberta Wheat Pool logo.


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