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Some styles simply do not go out of fashion. For sunglasses it's the ubiquitous Aviator sunglasses. Aviators were developed by Bausch & Lomb in the 1930s for American fighter pilots, to help them handle the increased glare from the sun which was making the pilots nauseous. Planes were flying higher and faster than before and the existing goggles were no longer viable. Bauch & Lomb created and patented the Aviator sunglasses.
Aviators became commercially popular, when General MacArthur was photographed wearing them in the 1940s. American pop culture also embraced the Aviators in the 1950s and 1960s, as movie stars, such as Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, were seen wearing them – in the 1970s, a ladies version of the Aviators was also introduced. In the 1980s, Aviators got another boost, as they were worn in popular movies such as Top Gun and The Blues Brothers. And they continue to be a fashion staple today.
The sunglasses are characterised by having large, teardrop-shaped dark lenses with thin metal frames. Traditionally the lenses were dark or black, but now are available in various colours and tints. This also goes for the frame, which was traditionally black, but is now available in different metals and colours. The bridge of the sunglasses is also distinctive, with its two lines – one straight, one curved - also known as the 'bullet hole'. The temples are thin and flexible, in-line with the design of the frame, with large-curved ear-pieces to keep the sunglasses from slipping. The overall design of the Aviators remains unchanged today.
Ray-Ban makes a wide range of Aviators now, to suit various styles and tastes. The frames are available in a large range of colours and materials. Lenses are also no longer just the dark lenses, but come in a range of colours and hues. There is an Aviator out there to suit every taste and style!
Today, many sunglass makers manufacture aviator-style sunglasses, but the real Aviators are still made by Ray-Ban. Ray-Ban is a brand that was established by the original designers of the Aviators, Bausch & Lomb, in 1937. Although Ray-Ban is no longer owned by Bausch & Lomb, currently owned by Italy's Luxottica Group, they are still the original makers of Aviators and more recently, the Wayfarer style sunglasses.


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Political campaigning in Belgium is usually rather straightforward and conservative. Think polarizing slogans, traditional posters, appearances on current affairs shows and quizzes, and public showings-up for good measure. Some politicians (like technie Q and adulterer Leterme) are strong advocates for Twitter, but other than that, very few political figures or parties have so far embraced online media.
But I have a hunch that N-VA, the biggest party in the nation, has changed all that.
The Flemish nationalist party of Latinist rhetorician Bart De Wever has spent €300.000 (roughly $410,000) on Facebook ads and Display placements leading up to the federal election on May 25.
Nothing too extraordinary, really, if it weren't for three things:
- No other political party is doing anything similar, let alone on a similar scale. The exposure from this is massive for N-VA and I expect its impact to be tangible.
- This is not a campaign without meaning. The "25 Commitments" angle behind it is something that could resonate greatly with people. Basically, instead of throwing around empty slogans, N-VA uses real people and real stories to communicate its policy concerning 25 hot topics.
- This campaign reaches a wholly new demographic.
Well played, N-VA.

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The idea of sharing a room terrified me as a child. Even now, the thought of it makes me shudder and I have vowed to make sure my children have their own space like I did. I realize, of course, that some people would say they don't need space of their own, however INFJs certainly do.
As a rule, INFJs tend to hate the limelight, which, for us, is everywhere. We love people, but their attention tires us and every minute increases our need to be alone. Life for an INFJ is a play; we feel constantly on stage because we work so hard to hide our inner worlds; just as an actor hides their true self too. Often, the only time when our inner world can come out is when no one else is around.
Naturally, we don't long to be constantly alone, but some time off the stage of life is a must. This is the time when we feel free to think and work on our inner worlds, and personal space is vital for us to do this. Growing up I saw my room as something of a sanctuary; where everything was where I wanted it. The same is true now, as my home is the one place where I can allow my inner world to spill out onto the walls and surfaces of this one place. Usually, we limit eccentric displays of our identity to what we write or create, yet at home – in our personal space – we allow ourselves to flow out and create a connection between inner and outer worlds.
Perhaps this is why I, like some other INFJs, find other people's spaces so interesting, because they can say so much about the person. In my home, between the books on the walls are pieces of art that I find meaningful or relaxing. I also admire nature and natural textures, so there are occasional plants and bamboo furnishings, and my desk and piano must take center stage. You could say that my home represents me, then, because it is filled with items that relate to my inner world. Yet I have not really done this deliberately, but rather allowed an organic expression to grow within my walls because of a need to feel spiritually at home.
Finally, the role that morals and personal value systems play in the lives of INFJs is really important here. We are immensely protective of our value systems and this can cause me to be on edge when I feel that I'm in a situation where my values may be challenged. INFJs are not pugnacious; we dislike conflict; yet if our values are transgressed we feel no alternative but to defend them. In this type of situation, we will normally excel at the debate with a boiling passion and verbal articulacy that may come across as uncharacteristic to others. However, it must be remembered that the conflict will still be distressing to us and may even lead to a damaged relationship with the other party. This is important for the discussion of personal space because we benefit from knowing that our values are not under threat when we retire to be alone. Having some time and somewhere to be on our own gives us a 'safe space' and is therefore vital for our internal harmony.


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Wednesday, October 18th saw the Niagara College men's soccer program wrap up the 2017 regular season with a 2-1 home field victory over the visiting Redeemer Royals.
The Knights entered their final regular season matchup with second place in the OCAA West division already secured. However, with the victory, the team secured the top-seed of non OCAA division winning teams for the playoffs and OCAA Championship. The Knights finished the season with a record of 6-2-2, the first six win season in Niagara College men's soccer history.
"Our best players were our best players tonight and that's how it has to be if we want to succeed. Teamwork is great, but your best players need to deliver" said Niagara Knights men's soccer head coach Frank DeChellis. "We won in every part of the field and outworked the hardest working team in the league tonight."
Despite controlling and at times dominating the matchup, the Knights found themselves in an early hole, after the Royals' Jonathan Thiessen converted off a free kick in the 10th minute from just outside the 18-yard box. He bent the strike around the Knights' defensive wall in spectacular fashion to give his team the early lead.
The Knights responded almost immediately directing a barrage of shots towards the Royals goal. Jake Therrien (Welland), Niagara College's 2016-17 overall male rookie of the year, pulled the Knights even in the 24th minute, burying a header off the post and into the back of the net. The header was the end result of hard work and a great high cross by first year defender Anu Makinwa (Brampton).
The two teams entered halftime tied 1-1 on the scoreboard, but the stat sheet told a different story, as the Knights directed 18 shots towards the Royals goal, forcing Royals' starting keeper Noah Bouius to make eight first half saves. The Knights allowed just six shot attempts (2 on goal) in the opening half.
"Every nerve I have was frayed at the end of 90 minutes" continued DeChellis. "We needed that third goal so we could get winning points but we received no cooperation from Redeemer's keepers. They were spectacular."
An injury to Bouius forced the Royals to make a change in goal to open the second half. Matthew Carney entered the match, and the Royals goalkeeping play remained sensational.
The Knights peppered the Redeemer goal to the tune of 17 second half shot attempts, while forcing Carney to make 10 second half saves. The Knights did not allow a shot attempt in the second half.
The Knights finally broke through in the 70th minute when winger Connor Diacur (St. Catharines) buried his first career goal. The dynamic speedster typically plays the role of setup man in the Knights' offensive attack, but veteran standouts Jordi Amores (Niagara Falls) and Carlos Williams (St. Catharines) created the chance that led to Diacur's eventual game winner. It was the third time in two matches that the Amores, Williams, and Diacur trio have combined for a Knights goal.
"Our midfield was very involved tonight. That's how we like it and it's what our coach wants" said Amores. "It was getting frustrating because we created so many chances as a team but couldn't finish, but we just kept working at it until they finally cracked."
The win sees the Knights finish fourth overall in the OCAA behind only division winners Humber (Central), Algonquin (East) and Fanshawe (West). Niagara will now host the University of Toronto-Mississauga Eagles in an OCAA playoff crossover match on Sunday, October 22nd at 3:00pm at Youngs SportsPlex in Welland. The winner of the crossover with qualify for the OCAA Championship being hosted by Fleming College in Peterborough from October 26-28th.


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Bridgewater, Town of | Alberta
Bylaw Chapter 191, Protection from Second-Hand Smoke Bylaw
Smoking prohibited on town property owned or leased, including: parks, playgrounds, outdoor recreational facilities; grounds of town buildings; grounds of an event that is open to the public, including festivals, markets and concerts; cemetery; trails and paths; streets along a parade route while a parade is in progress; and streets within a school area, except within enclosed motor vehicles. Update: According to news reports, in early April 2014, South Shore Health asked the Town of Bridgewater to include hospital grounds in the bylaw. This record will be updated once a decision has been made by Council.
Products IncludedCigarettes, Cigars, Pipes
"Smoke" means to smoke, hold or otherwise have control over lighted tobacco.
Places Smoking ProhibitedMarkets
Municipal Property
Outdoor Events
Playgrounds, which may include Splash Pads and Wading Pools
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Policy Analysis
This is an exemplary, leading edge bylaw in many respects: it prohibits smoking on all town property, at open air markets, during outdoor events, on the streets of a parade route during the parade, on trails and streets within a school area. Interestingly, smoking is also banned at the cemetery.
Date Passed: March 25, 2008
Date in Force: September 1, 2008
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Leading Edge: Yes
Level of Government: Municipal
Smoke-free Ontario Act Status: Exceeds Smoke-free Ontario Act
Bylaw Under Development? No
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PHOTO GALLERY: Superb style at Punchestown Ladies Day this Friday, April 24
Judge Vogue Williams puts best foot forward on the turf
Newbridge teacher Ann Marie Phelan took home the overall Bollinger Best Dressed Lady prize at Punchestown this afternoon, Friday, April 24.
There was some fantastic style on display at the Racecourse for the Best Dressed Lady competition, judged by TV presenter Vogue Williams.
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny was among the crowds, as were glamourous Naas mother and daughter duo Alannah Beirne, who is currently on Britain's Next Top Model, and her mother, former Rose of Tralee Brenda Hyland.
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Just Add Ink JAI4 - Colour Challenge
So on to today's post - my entry for this week's Just Add Ink Challenge. I am becoming a bit addicted to their challenges and to looking at all the fantastic entries from other very talented stampers!!! I also love the comment-love I get after posting (Thank you to those who leave such lovely comments) and have made a promise to myself this morning to send a lot more comment-love out too.
This week's JAI challenge was a colour challenge:
And here is my entry:
Stamp Set: Petal Pizzazz
Card/Paper: Kraft; Sage Shadow; Whisper White; Parisian Breeze DSP (retired)
Ink: Rose Red; Sage Shadow; More Mustard
Other: 1" Rose Red Double-Stitched Grosgrain ribbon; Eyelet border punch; Corner rounder punch; Linen Thread;
Designer Series Buttons (playground)
I am a huge, huge fan of Rose Red (it is my most favouritest SU colour) and Kraft. Have to admit though that even though I own the More Mustard ink pad (a long ago purchase to ink up some giraffes) I have never stamped with it, nor Sage Shadow. So I was actually really surprised by how well all four colours go together and even happier that I got to use the More Mustard buttons that have been sitting dormant in my Playground Buttons container. It was one of those cards that once you put it together you think "Oh wow it actually looks ok!!!"
Oh and I have to say a huge thank you to Amanda for posting the tutorial on how to take great photos of your cards. I took all of your advice (including sitting on the paving outside with my "photo box" perched on an old outdoor table) and was really happy with the result. Thank you!
I'll sign off now with a promise of more frequent blogging
Louise x
10 comments:
Louise!! that card is just BEAUTIFUL!! and that bow is divine... I will need a lesson on that one please.
- February 15, 2010 at 1:57 PM
- Louise Layton said...
Thanks Janny. Glad you liked it!!! Can't take credit for the bow though as I CASE'd it from Danielle Dawe's card - thanks Danielle !!!
- February 15, 2010 at 2:47 PM
- sarah_j_k said...
I agree Lou, this is STUNNING! What a wicked interpretation of the challenge colours!
S x
- February 15, 2010 at 3:39 PM
- Bronwyn Eastley said...
This card turned out more than OK!!!!! It's absolutely gorgeous.
- February 15, 2010 at 3:52 PM
- Purple said...
Ooo lovely! What an interesting mix of colours I would never have thought of using - but you make it work so well.
- February 15, 2010 at 4:05 PM
- Claire said...
Lovely card Louise! It's funny - I think a few of us are dusting off our more mustard buttons :) And I love the way you've used the petal pizzazz set with the layering. It's gorgeous!!
- February 15, 2010 at 7:11 PM
- Danielle Daws said...
Wow! This is stunning! Love that bow! ;) You've done such a gorgeous job with this challenge - it's superb! Thanks for playing!
- February 15, 2010 at 9:14 PM
LOVE it Louise!! What a stunning card!
- February 17, 2010 at 7:20 AM
- Amanda said...
- February 17, 2010 at 5:19 PM
- Robyn said...
Congratulations Louise- love petal pizzaz and love what you have done with it on this card!
- February 18, 2010 at 12:38 PM


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Price-conscious consumers get their loans over the Internet and save money. What our customers have long known, has now been officially confirmed by consumer advocates: " Online credit offers, especially from direct banks, often offer better conditions than the offers of branch banks," says Annabel Helmop of the consumer center Brotan. One of the main reasons for the expert is that online providers do not have to pass on high fixed costs for expensive branches etc. to their customers. In the end, this leads to cheaper interest and thus to cheaper credit.
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Right now women are gaining ground in politics, the community, sports, the arts, media and workplaces. However, we remain far from equal in our representation. Get to know individuals and organisations bucking the trend and how can we hasten the pace of change.
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Human rights belong equally to each of us and bind us together as a global community with the same ideals and values. As a global community we all share a day in common: Human Rights Day on 10 December, when we remember the creation 63 years ago of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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The Olympic flame isn't even all the way cold yet and Ryan Lotche is trying to get back into our lives and social media feeds. It hasn't even been a YEAR YET! And yes, August 2016 seems like it was so long ago… a simpler time in life when a sane, competent (BLACK) man was still running "the free world." But those times are no more…. and here comes Ryan Lotche back again!
With the smell of white privilege and chlorine still on him, the disgraced 12-time Olympic Medalist swimmer, Ryan Lotche has been in the process of rehabbing his national image in a new advertising commercial for "Powerbar." Lotche has been serving a 10-month suspension, since making false statements following his involvement in the gas station incident during the Rio Olympics. He will also be ineligible for the 2017 world championship meet and will have to forfeit all United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Swimming medal funding for the gold medal he earned for the men's 4×200 freestyle relay in Rio. Other sanctions against Lochte include: no monthly stipend and no direct support or access to USOC training facilities during his suspension. Lochte will also have to perform 20 hours of community service.
All of these consequences were set in early September, only 6 months prior to now. So, after losing millions of dollars in funding and endorsements, it seems befitting that in the short term memory of the American news cycles, Lotche is ready to turn his problematic scumbag image back into the lovable back-stroking bad-boy America knows and loves.
And yet it all seems too damn soon. There's just still too much stench of white privilege in the air. Ryan Lotche used the economic and social struggle, along with the notorious global perception of Brazil's governmental dilemmas to further engross himself in reckless choices, with clear intention to shift the blame to Brazilian sub-culture. Thus furthering a false narrative of white fragility in a "savage land of brown people." In layman's terms, Lochte tried! And Brazil wasn't having it. Presumably he thought poor, third-world brown people didn't have cell phones and closed circuit cameras. Surprise! They do! And then in typical white egotistical behavior, he immediately hopped on the first flight out of town, following his bogus story to Billy Bush on NBC, leaving his less known teammates to answer all the real questions.
More than anything, it just makes the attempt at a quirky "Redemption" campaign less humorous and more squeamishly uncomfortable. Like if Jello made new Cosby Pudding Pop commercials. Okay, maybe not that bad, but not far behind.
"Cute, lovable and funny" commercials are not where Ryan Lochte needs to start; authentic contrition and service would be more appropriate.
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Wanted to post a review for this product since I have gone through about 8 containers worth already. This review is based off the new formula even though I have tried both.
Effectiveness (9/10): I would find it hard for anyone to argue this is an effective product. I did find it did not quite get everything I may have needed Macro wise for my larger body part workouts but it did make my post workout routine much easier. When using it during a bulk phase I always add in a scoop of waxy maize with the two scoops to get an additional 40 grams of fast digesting carbs. I stop using this product the last 3 weeks before a contest however due to its formulation of creatine and certain types of carbs. The joint support is certainly a nice added bonus but it should be noted that do NOT expect any changes in that department for the first 3-4 weeks. That holds true for any joint support product.
Mixing (10/10): Easy as pie. No complaints here in the traditional blender bottles.
Flavor (7/10): The berry flavor leaves more to be desired. I have found the mango flavor a nice change up and refreshing after a workout. If you can get your hands on some ice cubes at your local gym it is a game changer for this product.
Price (7/10): The one big down fall of this product. I feel the carb sources and downgrade in creatine quality source do not warrant the price they charge. Someone on a tight budget would find this hard to fit in, however if you can foot the bill and find a product that works well it is worth it (as in my case)
Overall (8/10) Definitely better than most things out there and offers a nice matrix of supplements for post recovery. If you can foot the bill and are willing to try it make sure to buy 2 containers!
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Wanted to post a review for this product since I have gone through about 8 containers worth already. This review is based off the new formula even though I have tried both.
Effectiveness (9/10): I would find it hard for anyone to argue this is an effective product. I did find it did not quite get everything I may have needed Macro wise for my larger body part workouts but it did make my post workout routine much easier. When using it during a bulk phase I always add in a scoop of waxy maize with the two scoops to get an additional 40 grams of fast digesting carbs. I stop using this product the last 3 weeks before a contest however due to its formulation of creatine and certain types of carbs. The joint support is certainly a nice added bonus but it should be noted that do NOT expect any changes in that department for the first 3-4 weeks. That holds true for any joint support product.
Mixing (10/10): Easy as pie. No complaints here in the traditional blender bottles.
Flavor (7/10): The berry flavor leaves more to be desired. I have found the mango flavor a nice change up and refreshing after a workout. If you can get your hands on some ice cubes at your local gym it is a game changer for this product.
Price (7/10): The one big down fall of this product. I feel the carb sources and downgrade in creatine quality source do not warrant the price they charge. Someone on a tight budget would find this hard to fit in, however if you can foot the bill and find a product that works well it is worth it (as in my case)
Overall (8/10) Definitely better than most things out there and offers a nice matrix of supplements for post recovery. If you can foot the bill and are willing to try it make sure to buy 2 containers!
Happy growing
Love the weird range of flavors that are available. I've tried the tropical flavors and have found that Pina Colada is my favorite. Over the past few years I've gone through a handful of tubs and have still found that flavor to be my favorite. I get tired of having vanilla or chocolate based proteins, so the fruity tropical flavors are a real perk to this product.
Very easily mixes even without a shaker cup. I tend to use a half-serving (1 Scoop) instead of the recommended serving size of 2 scoops, but even when using a full serving I never had an issue with oversaturation and rarely have clumps.
Serving size:
Like I said above, I think the serving size is a little high due to the amount of carbs in each serving. I generally take a single scoop and that provides the amount of ingredients that I personally want to maintain. If I am trying specifically to gain mass I'll up to the full serving.
Absolutely makes an impact on recovery times. This compared to protein alone gives me significantly shorter recovery times. I almost always gain mass while on this product (depending on diet and workout goals). It is also easier to chug after workouts than most straight proteins. Although I primarily use this to build a good base of mass I've also been using it in half-servings to replenish carbs burnt during endurance or high-rep training. I'd say this is the best product for everything except for a cut. Yes, it's a kitchen-sink blend, but it's a blend that's worked really well for me for the past 3 years.
This tends to be on the pricier end of things, but if you take half-servings it will last much longer. I believe in paying for high-quality products, and this is one of the supplements that I won't skimp on. I think this is worth the price just because of the versatility of the blend and the ability to use this for just about anything but a cut.
**Taste/Texture: 9.0/10**
This is where everyone disagrees with the taste. While it might not be the best tasting product out on the market, I have to say I'm very pleased with the taste considering the ingredients that are used in this product. Hydrolyzed whey, creatine, glucosamine and BCAA's aren't easy flavors to mix into a recovery, and taking that into consideration, this product is pretty impressive to me. My personal favorite is the fruit punch, the others I've tried including the Wild Berry having a semisweet mixed berry flavor or the Orange that reminds me of the Fanta soda won't leave you disappointed.
**Mix ability/Texture: 9.0/10**
A little foaminess after mixing is to be expected just by letting it sit a minute or two and this eliminates the problem. No complaints from me when it comes to mixing as the product mixes pretty easily in a shaker and I never experience clumps.
**Ingredient Profile: 9.7/10**
Very pleased overall when it comes to the nutrition profile and that is one reason I keep using it. First off, I am pleased that they chose to go with a blend of partially hydrolyzed whey isolate, and whey isolate. I'm also a big fan of the inclusion of creatine, glutamine and BCAA's. Heck, they even include 1.5g of joint supporting glucosamine and chondroitin and a nice blend of anti-oxidants. which you cant really find in many products in the market.
**Effectiveness: 10/10**
This certainly Aftershock is one of the best . I have used this product on lean bulking, cutting and maintenance and I have yet to be left disappointed. Recovery is phenomenal, among the best out of all the recovery products that I've tried.
Value: 8.9/10
This seems to be the only downfall when it comes to this outstanding product. While some will cringe at the price tag, I feel that it is on par with many other post workouts. 15 servings will seem to go pretty fast, but in case you haven't seen it, they now have a 30 serving container that makes it a slightly better value. Regardless, I don't feel the price is unjustified for the outstanding recovery and top of the line ingredients they use.
Overall: 9.7/10
With an outstanding nutritional profile, this product is a measuring stick to other post workouts should be measured against. Another thing I really like about this is I feel that with 25g of protein and 30g of carbs, it is set at just the right amount for a recovery formula for any kind of way your trying to go for. Hands down one of the best post workout products on the market today, and I strongly recommend that if you haven't already given this product a try that you consider doing so in the near future.
Value 8.4/10
For value I'm giving it an 8.4 because I don't feel like it falls into the elite category worthy of getting an 8.4. Maybe if it had an extra 4-5 workouts in it I'd give it an 8.5-9. I paid 49.99$ off of sizeupsupplements which is a great company by the way.
Taste 7.75/10
Orange Avalanche 8.5/10
Typhoon Berry ( I don't have it in front of me) 7/10
The orange avalanche was on point for whatever orange avalanche is supposed to taste like. It has a weird tang to it but it is doable and kind of good. Its not like most would expect an orange to taste like. I went through a 5.82 lb container of this flavor.
The berry one was okay. Easy to drink but not very enjoyable. It wasn't bad enough that you had to hold your nose. I only went through a smaller container of this flavor luckily.
Profile 7.8/10
Aftershock has a top notch profile, but if it were up to me I would most definitely add in about twice as many carbohydrates as they did. Here are some of the ingredients.
34g hydrolyzed whey and whey isolate.
35g Carbohydrates (maltodextrin and cane juice solids.) I actually just read that and kind of lets me down!
Amino Stack 8g (magnesium creatine chelate, magnesium glycyl glutamine chelate, glutamine, norvaline
1.5 g joint support (glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, msm.
It states it has an antioxidant blend but I'm not finding it on my container. You can see that the profile is decent. I would like to see some more carbs and about twice as many aminos.
Recovery 8/10
I did notice pretty good recovery. Somedays it did help prevent a post workout crash which was very nice, especially on days I'm forced to workout early. After a hard leg or back day I would still get some soreness but I realize I'm not taking GH and roids and whatever other hormones there are these days. Pretty good recovery.
Mixability 9.5/10
The only time there were particles left was when I didn't add enough water. My fault, not the products.
This was my review for Aftershock. I would recommend trying it and seeing if it helps with your recovery since thats why people buy it. I do feel the carbohydrates are a little under-dosed but add some fruits into your post workout. By the way I'm just noticing this on the cons it says 3 scoops, it is actually just 2 scoops. I'm also seeing "carbs do not help cut" in the cons section. Carbs do help recover and this is a recovery drink so how is that even possibly a con? Also not that this product will not work without an already proper diet!
Taste/Mixability: 9.8/10
As many have stated, the taste may not be too pleasant for some. Indeed the contents such as BCAA's and creatine are tough to conceal. I did make an uninformed purchase once and got the Wild Berry Blast flavor which was pretty bad. Then I searched for another flavor and, tired of chocolate and vanilla, fixed my eyes upon piña colada. I haven't tried more flavors of this product since. I absolutely love it. Granted mixability may be a bit tough but just use 16oz+ of water, maybe some ice and it will be very refreshing.
Ingredient Profile: 9.6/10
I am very happy with the high quality hidrolyzed whey isolate that it contains. Love the good BCAA blend and the creatine chelate. Yeah it could maybe be better if it were kre-alkalyn specially when I'm on a cut but I don't complain much. I really like the fact that it has glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate for joint support. I further find it impressive that it has under 300 cals per serving with the amount of ingredients it includes.
Effectiveness: 9.9/10
This is probably what I like the most about this product and it is also what it really comes down to: results. My recovery has never been better since using this, no matter how intense my workouts may have been. I have been able to gain lean muscle with it too, zero bloating. I've used this product when cutting and when trying to add lean muscle too, in both cases it has proven to be very successful. I personally love how sometimes I am beat after a grueling workout and drinking this in a few gulps almost provides me that instant sensation of replenishment and well being.
Value: 9.0/10
When I first checked the price of this product I thought to myself it was quite steep. I no longer feel the same way. Results with it have proven me sometimes expensive turns out cheap. Probably could be a tad cheaper but I don't think it's a factor to complain about.
Overall: 9.6/10
This is a very serious recovery product. The ingredient profile is very complete and it shows upon taking this repeatedly post-workout. I love the 34g of protein per serving and how versatile this supplement is for it can be used on a bulk or a cut. Granted I haven't used any other recovery products but maybe it is because of how satisfied I am with this product (And maybe products such as Biorhythm's Afterglow are just too rich for my blood). I recommend this to anyone who wants to build muscle, reduce soreness, plans to do a cut or just someone who plainly wants a high quality and complete recovery formula. Try it out and my bet is you won't be dissaointed.
Taste 8/10
I had the fruit punch flavor. I'm someone who doesnt really care about how a supplement taste but i must admit at first i didnt really like it too much but after a few days it really grew on me.
Mixability 6/10
after shaking it and letting it sit for a couple minutes i still found a decent clump at the bottom of my cup after sippin it down
Value 7/10
I got this for 59.99 at advantagesupplements.com which is a bit pricey for me as i bought the 5.82 lbs and went through it pretty fast.
Effectiveness 9/10
This is my first post workout supplement i have used. I used this product while bulking and it did not disappoint. It really helped on my soreness as i work out pretty hard at the gym. with better recovery i felt refreshed the next day at the gym. I also noticed i gained some good strength after using afterschock.
Overall 9/10
This is by far the best post workout product i have used so far as i have used a few more from the time being. i forgot to mention but i also like how it also includes 1500 mg of glucosesamine sulfate for joint repair, creatine, bcaa's and glutamine. i strongly recommend this product if your considering it in the future. last of all, again i want to thank birdman2211.
I tried the Pina Colada flavour since that what was recommended too me. It is a bit strange at first but blend it up with some ice and its awesome. It is very sweet and would not recommend it with milk. Mixed in a shaker it does foam up a bit and may get some gritty pieces of protein floating around. I would recommend mixing in a blender.
Very pleased with the ingredients in aftershock. Per serve it has:
34g Protein (hydrolysed lactose free),
30g Carbohydrates (polysaccharides and maltodextrin)
8g Amino Acids (Creatine, Glutamine
7.2g BCAA
1500mg Joint Reapair Formula
1500mg Antioxidant Blend
Mainly chose this product for lean bulking. Who doesn't want to put on muscle without the fat.
Aftershock defiantly delivered, I had muscle gains and also reduced my body fat percentage.
Wasn't any more sore than usual.
Was also good when I couldn't find time to have one of my meals as it pretty much provided my protein and carb requirements.
Apart from the funky taste that takes getting use too (maybe they should dry good old chocolate), Aftershock is a very good protein powder and I would recommend it.
Effectiveness: 9/10
Here's a quick summary of the Profile:
34g Protein (Whey)
35g Carbs
6g BCAAs
8g Prop. Blend of Creatine and Glutamine
1.5g Joint Support Blend
This has definitely been my favorite Postworkout Supplement that I have used. I think it has helped me in my quest for more mass and weight and it gives me great recovery with little to no soreness. I really enjoy having the Protein and Carbs in one powder so I didn't have to combine 2 different supplements. I feel like they were in good quantities too because I usually aim for about 30g Protein and the 35g of Carbs didn't fill me up too much so I could eat a big Postworkout meal about an hour after taking it. The only part of this product that I didn't see any effect from was the Joint Support because as I got heavier in my lifts, my joints still felt a little achy until I added Super Cissus. I wasn't disappointed in this though because I didn't buy this product for joint support but for muscle recovery and its Protein/Carbs.
Taste: 7/10
I had the Fruit Punch and it tasted a bit like the Chewable Chalky Flinstones vitamins. Sometimes it was a little hard to choke down after a hard workout (I feel this way about most Postworkout shakes though).
Mixability: 7/10
It mixed pretty well with the exception of foam and some sediment at the bottom of my bottle. Shaking it up again before drinking it fixed the sediment problem though.
Value: 8/10
As stated earlier, I got this for a great price but its regular price sounds expensive but considering what you're getting, it's pretty good. A $60 6lb tub gives 33 servings that lasted me about 2 months when I exercised every other day. So it would cost about $30 a month which is pretty standard if you ask me.
Overall: 9/10
I highly recommend this product to anyone searching for a good Postworkout recovery supplement. I regret not buying more than one tub when it was so cheap on prosource so if you find it for a good price, try stocking up because I'm sure you will enjoy it. I'm going to try ON's 2:1:1 recovery next due to its great reviews and decide which will become a part of my bulking stack.
I just finished my second container of this product after being on a Dark Matter kick for the past few years and I must say I am definitely more satisfied with this product but not by too much.
Taste 9:
I am not one to really complain about the taste of a supplement simply because I am so hungry after a workout that it really doesn't matter to me. Truth is the Tropical Typhoon is absolutely delicious the Fruit Punch was so-so so fact is I will stick with the TT I honestly look for forward to drinking it after a workout.
Mixing/ Texture 6:
Aside from the price this is the only downfall in my opinion to Aftershock. When I first started taking it I was getting full gulps of almost an airy gross foam, if that makes sense? Now what I do is I mix my shake when I start the first set of my last exercise and by the time I am done although it's not perfect there's only a little bit of foam at the bottom. It also seems, in my opinion, that the Tropical Typhoon mixes better than the Fruit Punch.
Ingredients 10:
This is a huge deal to me, the high carb and protein content, the solid amino content, blah blah blah is what really drove me to choose this product over other post workouts. I may be the only one but when I'm bored I like to read and google all of the ingredients in my supplements and with Aftershock I was busy for hours.
Effectiveness 10:
The way I went into this product was if it worked the same or better than Dark Matter I would be satisfied and it worked better so it didn't disappoint. I learned over time how a post workout should work; am I as sore? is my strength increased? have I put on noticeable muscle and size? for all three of these questions my answer was yes, I'd say more but that pretty much answers this question.
Value 8:
I never really complain about the price of a product, I'm not rich or anything but I'll pay top dollar for great products. Truth is I spent about $40 at Vitamin Shoppe for this product and $40 for 15 servings is a little bit ridiculous. I would prefer it to be cheaper and I know in some places it is, I like VS because their store is right by my house and I enjoy their employees but I'll stop since I'm not doing a review on them.
In conclusion this is a solid post workout, I know a lot of people that make their own post workout shakes but with my busy schedule, and my lack of knowledge on a lot of products I continue to choose a post workout that has solid ingredients and I am yet to come across one better than Aftershock. So all in all I'm hooked on it and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
So with that out of the way, let's begin.
Myogenix's Aftershock was the first product of its kind that I had the pleasure of taking. In times past, I've only really taken some of your basic protein powders like ON's 100% Whey, Monster Milk, and GNC Wheybolic 60. I took them mainly for taste and protein gram count, thinking the higher the protein, the stronger I'll get. And sure, maybe that helped to an extent but I knew I wasn't reaching my full potential. Fastforward a few years with increased training from hockey and a newfound love for supplements, it's become so much more clear as to how misguided I truly was.
Aftershock was exactly the kind of product I needed all along. I needed something strictly for recovery and to combat exercise-related soreness and fatigue. After perusing the "Recover" section of this site, I took the plunge on a cheap price for a 5lb tub of Aftershock.
I don't want to pretend I know a whole heck of a lot about what each individual ingredient does in Aftershock, but for my most basic needs and understanding, I found the profile to be very good. Loaded with BCAA's, creatine and a healthy amount of carbs, I felt that Aftershock had all of the necessary items needed for postworkout recovery. I also like the amount of protein, as for me personally, I like to try and hit around at least 30g per serving. With 2 scoops, this was easily attained at 34g. My only gripe would be the amount of sugar contained in this product as it's a bit high and more than likely the reason for the sweet taste I'll get to in the next section.
I ordered the Fruit Punch flavor and surprisingly, it was very good. Having only taken one other fruit-flavored protein (Wheybolic 60, which was terrible by the way), I wasn't too sure what to expect. Like others have mentioned, however, it tasted sweet, like crushed candies, and was palatable to the very end. Mixing seemed to take on two different forms. Initially, after adding two scoops with water to a shaker cup and shaking, there were still a few chunks that were left if immediately drank. Letting it sit for a minute or two, and then drinking proved to be a bit better as it had time to dissolve and chunks became almost nonexistent.
Not to beat a dead horse around here on SR, but a product isn't worth its mettle if it doesn't do what it's intended to do. Aftershock won me over time and time again. As a hockey player having played up to the collegiate level, the majority of my training is built around explosive movements. Exploding up in squats or one arm flat bench presses to go along with plyometrics is my forte. Though with high reps and speed, much of this results in extreme muscle soreness. I needed something that could combat these effects and for me, Aftershock held its ground. Typical post leg day soreness became almost a forgotten memory. I easily added anywhere from 25-35lbs to my squat as well as 15lbs to my bench, though I tend to alternate between high and low reps so keeping track was a bit more difficult.
I only took Aftershock on days I lifted, generally 4 days a week. My routine consists of me riding my bike to the gym in the morning and then once finished, riding a few miles to work. My ride is roughly 15-20 minutes which put me at about perfect for then consuming Aftershock. For the remainder of the day, soreness was held at bay as I would also take a serving of Modern BCAA later in the day for maintenance. Heavy leg days would sometimes require an extra 5g of Glutamine taken later in the days as well.
Of course this product could have easily been a 10 for me had I never experienced soreness but I don't know if there exists a product out there that could rid someone of all muscle fatigue.
To be fair, this product can prove to be a bit expensive even though mine was less than 30 bucks. However, if a product simply does what it's meant to do, its worth and value easily increases.
In the past and with regards to my previous workout experience, I've always somewhat gained a little in terms of strength and size but once hockey season came around, hitting the gym at the same intensity always proved to be more difficult. As a result, strength and any significant gains wore off. Now that my hockey career has come and gone (minus the Monday beer league games), hitting the gym is really all I've got now to stay in shape. And to be honest, it's kind of nice. I sincerely believe that a product like Aftershock is the reason I look and feel the way I do today. I'm certainly not the most dedicated person when it comes to logging all of my nutritional and exercise info, and I still have a lot of learning to do, but I do train like I still play. With that in mind, Aftershock became the perfect complement to my routine and would not hesitate again in purchasing.


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Check out this State Farm commercial targeted towards an African-American demographic.
These types of commercials are sometimes referred to as "image" spots. They do not convey specific information (prices, awards, products) but rather combine music and visuals together in a collage and associate that brand with the experience. This music video features a slide show of photo stills and video clips of couples doing life together. Superimposed onto each shot are pet names that couples use for each other (Boo, Sweetie, etc.). Finally, a card displays "Coverage For Life…for the Love of Your Life…That's Being There."
What makes this spot so innovative is the eclectic soundtrack. Music composition devices are used that this writer has rarely seen outside of 20th century music theory classes. There's a certain lo-fi sloppiness to the music (and the entire spot for that matter) that somehow engages the viewer in the same way a great independent films can jar someone raised on summer blockbuster films.
A string quartet accompanied by drum kit plays what sounds like a funeral march for the first 5 seconds. The visuals and music then shift tempo and groove along for most of the spot. A single alto sax solos over the band. When the State Farm card comes up at :23, the music shifts to a funkier B section with strings chopping away at a strong rhythmic figure.
Interestingly, the chords played by the strings are mostly atonal. That is – they operate FAR outside the conventional I-IV-V chord progression that has become so ingrained in the Western ears (John Mayer once wrote in his Esquire column that the "can't lose" chord progression for modern pop was vi-IV-I-V). Atonality was explored heavily by orchestral composers in the early 20th century. As an example, here is Anton Webern's Four Pieces for Violin and Piano, op. 7.
The Behind-The-Scenes Story:
"State Farm invests a lot of energy into multi-cultural segments. The goal for this spot was to basically to make a connection." explains Dana Satterwhite, creative director at Austin-based ad agency Sanders/Wingo.
"Insurance is [considered by most] a necessary evil." Satterwhite continued. "It's a parity product. Instead of making this motivation by fear we were trying to make it personal and say, 'Everyone has something personal to them. What's in my record collection is different than yours. The people I love are different than the people you love. We're there with a product that helps you protect the one you love. No matter how'."
"The first two spots we did were about cars and money. 'Loved Ones' came at the end. For that spot we wanted something a little sweeter but still soulful. MassiveMusic gave us a nice range of demos. We would hear one that would feel right for another and have them move elements around until we had it right."
Elijah Torn of MassiveMusic explains, "There was a creative process of back and forth between [us] and the editors in which we scored to their initial cuts and then they would add effects and then we'd add more effects and so on and so forth."
"The lo-fi sound was created through the process of recording the instruments." Torn says. "We tracked the instruments using both an AKG C12 tube microphone, Octava ribbon mics and a Great River preamp for both. The track was then mangled using Ableton Live and mixed using ProTools software with Waves plugins..….it ended up with that super Massive lo-fi sound we're known for."
"All of the music for these spots definitely had a solid groove to them," Torn elaborates. "But this track was by far the most sentimental. In part due to the use of more organic based samples and also the subject matter. It resonated as more melodic and less groove oriented."
Satterwhite says, "We got a little bit of love in the Austin ad community [for these spots]. There's a fun website called kissmyblackADs.com that champions anything multi-cultural in the media space. The spot 'Cars' is up there. Some of our work for ATT is up there. The Austin Addys is a local award show [in which we] we definitely picked up some awards."
Mike Bielenberg is a professional musician and co-founder of http://www.musicrevolution.com, a production music marketplace where media producers and business owners can license high-quality, affordable music from a online community of musicians.


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Funny Sleeping Habit (part II)
I have mentioned of Keith's funny sleeping habit, he needs to cover his head/eyes while he sleeps. I did manage to capture a few more of his and his cousins too, Nicole and Yong Jin.
Covering with the hanky, sometimes even to the extend of his whole face too.
But at times he would make do of whatever he find comfortable, like our comforter and the ear of his soft toy cat
Then we have Nicole whom would always hold on to her teddies when she is going to sleep. As soon as she falls asleep she would be swimming around and everything would be thrown everywhere
As for Yong Jin, he would tire himself (and it will take 3 adults to tire him) and fall asleep with the help of the corner of his sleeping pillow stuck to his nose.


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Healthcare providers take a complete medical history, asking detailed questions, and perform a thorough physical examination. Providers may then use several tests to confirm a diagnosis of hypothyroidism and find its cause. This includes blood tests for thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels.
The TSH test is usually the first test a healthcare provider performs. It is the most accurate measure of thyroid activity available because TSH can be elevated even with small decreases in thyroid function.
The test is based on the way TSH and thyroid hormones work together. The pituitary gland boosts TSH production when the thyroid is not making enough thyroid hormones; the thyroid normally responds to TSH by making more hormones. Then, when the body has enough thyroid hormones circulating in the blood, TSH output drops.
In people who produce too little thyroid hormones, the pituitary makes TSH continuously, trying to get the thyroid to produce more hormones in response.
(Click Diagnosing Hypothyroidism to learn about other tests that may be ordered.)
Treating HypothyroidismThere are two goals with hypothyroidism treatment: return levels of TSH and T4 to normal levels and improve symptoms caused by low thyroid hormone levels. This is done with thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
Thyroid hormone replacement therapy involves taking medicine such as levothyroxine, Levoxyl®, Synthroid®, Levothroid®, Tirosint®, or Unithroid®. In most cases, these medications can completely control the condition. They contain synthetic thyroxine to return thyroid hormone levels to normal. Synthetic thyroxine is identical to the T4 made by the thyroid.
These are not "one-size-fits-all" medications, and there is no "standard" dosage. People have varying degrees of hypothyroidism and, as a result, their dose is individualized.
(Click Hypothyroidism Treatment to learn more about managing this condition, along with general outcomes.)
Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid) Information
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Vanderpump MPJ, Tunbridge WMG, French JM, et al. The incidence of thyroid disorders in the community: a twenty-year follow-up of the Whickham survey. Clin Endocrinol. 1995;43:55.
Oppenheimer JH, Braverman LE, Toft AD, et al. Thyroid hormone treatment: when and what? J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1995;80:2873.
Kaplan MM. Management of thyroxine therapy during pregnancy. Endocr Pract. 1996;2:281.
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