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The opening quarter-mile of Saturday's James F. Lewis, III Stakes at Laurel Park told the tale.
While a scrambling beginning that saw lead swaps and traffic troubles may have compromised the chances of contenders like Lugamo, Dalton, and Singlino, Trevor McCarthy and his mount, No Cents, were able to tuck back in fifth, a couple of lengths away and out of trouble.
When the stretch run loomed, with his rivals tiring, No Cents was able to tip outside and come running for a 1 1/4-length win. It was the third consecutive win for No Cents, a New Jersey-bred trained by Cal Lynch.
"I was happy to get a good position and be following the four-horse [Dalton], who finished second," McCarthy said. "That was kind of my target to run with, so it was nice."
Dalton, runner-up in Monmouth's Smoke Glacken Stakes to next-out Grade 3 Nashua winner Pickin' Time last time out, was away quickly and led early. But Lugamo, breaking from the outside, accelerated to take the advantage entering the turn, coming down towards the rail and forcing Singlino to steady back after a quarter-mile in 22.05 seconds.
Lugamo still had the advantage after a half-mile in 45.02 seconds, but others were revving up. Dalton was first to reach him, angling out and taking the lead in upper stretch. But McCarthy and No Cents followed that one, and then angled out wider for clear run.
- Post Time returns with a flourishLast year's champion 2-year-old Maryland-bred made his first sophomore start in impressive fashion, winning the PImlico allowance feature.
"When we come past the 5/16 pole, I was just being patient with him," McCarthy said. "I knew I had a ton of horse underneath me and kind of just seeing where the four went. As soon as I tipped outside of him, I just gave him a nice target to run at. When I wanted him to really finish up strong, he did."
No Cents overpowered Dalton in the final sixteenth, drawing away to win in 1:09.16 for six furlongs over a fast main track. Dalton, the 3-1 post time favorite, held second, a couple of lengths clear of Lugamo in third. Kenny Had a Notion, who went off the second choice and entered with back-to-back stakes wins, was wide on the turn and faded to sixth, while Singlino, the First State Dash winner, emptied out to seventh.
No Cents had finished second in his debut at Monmouth and followed that up with a six-length win against Jersey-bred maidens. In his first try against winners – and also first outside of state-bred company – he narrowly won an allowance race there against a field that included Heir Port (who finished fifth today) and Singlino.
"The time he got beat it was to a good horse," McCarthy said. "And he's been running against some really strong horses, as well, so I was really kind of excited going into the race today, because I knew I had a good horse underneath me. You know, Cal gave me all the confidence… and said he was really training well."
- Roses for Debra hoping to be a turf monster at ParxRoses for Debra has been first past the post in every start on turf and synthetic, a streak she'll put on the line in Saturday's G3 Turf Monster at Parx.
No Cents paid $10.80 to win as one of five horses in the field whose post-time odds were between 3-1 and 9-2. The exacta returned $23.40 for a buck.
No Cents now has three wins from four starts and $149,500 in earnings.
The Goldencents colt was bred in New Jersey by his owners, Isabelle de Tomaso and Hope Jones. The two women are sisters, daughters of Amory Haskell, the first president of Monmouth Park who today is memorialized by the Grade 1 race that bears his name.
The next open two-year-old stake at Laurel Park is the seven-furlong Heft Stakes, which is scheduled for December 26.


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The Fairy-esque Wonderland of Ferndell Trail
Griffith Park is perhaps one of Los Angeles' greatest tourist attractions, as it has so much to offer. From museums to the observatory to the Hollywood sign and the miles of trails it has for pedestrians, equestrians, and cyclists, there is something for everyone. And while there are miles of trails, perhaps the most enchanting trail is Ferndell.
When you walk through the gate it is as if you've entered into a fairyland and it wouldn't be shocking to see a sprite leap across the stream that runs under the lush canopy of greenery. Here small waterfalls pool into ponds populated with critters, benches offer places to rest and reflect, and dirt trails criss-cross a little brook with a variety of small bridges.
The natural spring that feeds the stream provided a built-in draw for those in the area (some even believed it to be the Fountain of Youth), and in the first half of the 20th century a variety of fern species were planted along the banks, giving the trail its name. In the 1930s the Civilian Conservation Corps, as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) added bridges and stone walls. The workmen resided in tents on site within Griffith Park during construction. In the 1960s Ferndell began to fall victim to vandalism, and by the 1980s it was in sad shape. Over the last few years Ferndell has been undergoing restoration, which it rightly deserves as it is quite a popular place for hikers and families.
A nearby playground makes it perfect for families, plus there is The Trails, a quaint little walk-up cafe, a perfect pitstop before continuing onto a longer hike, including a trail leading up to the observatory, or a post-hike bite!
Originally the Los Angeles area was home to the Tongva people, and the area of Ferndell was the location of a village named Mocochaunga. I was pleased to see a plaque, although using outdating language, recognizing the site.
Bask in the shade, enjoy the relaxing stream, and reflect on the history of Los Angeles, including its first people, at Ferndell. Pull off of Los Feliz Boulevard onto Fern Dell Drive and park along the street. A small gate and sign greet you. Typing in "Fern Dell Nature Trail" into Google Maps will give you directions.
What's Near By?
Other Griffith Park Attractions
Hollywood Boulevard Attractions
Kudler, Adrian Glick. "Restoration Underway for Griffith Park's 1920s-Era Ferndell Tourist Attraction." Curbed Los Angeles, 16 April 2013. Accessed 20 June 2021.
Vendetti, Jann. "The Scoop on Ferndell: Griffith Park's Enchanted 'Nature Museum'." Natural History Museum. Accessed 20 June 2021.
"Walking the Fern Dell Stream." Friends of Griffith Park, 17 December 2015. Accessed 20 June 2021.
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Such a peaceful, breathtakingly beautiful location. It soothes the soul just to see photos of this trail, so one can only imagine how tranquil it must often feel in person.
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Best Beyonce Songs of All Time – Top 5 Tracks
Beyoncé's musical story began when she was nine years old, spending time with a group of friends dancing and singing their way into vocal competitions and performances at the rodeo, local clubs and concert venues in Houston, Texas. The group of girls gradually morphed into Destiny's Child, one of the most successful female recording groups of all-time. As a joint collective, Destiny's Child amassed worldwide hits with both singles and albums. In 2001 Beyoncé became the first African-American woman and the second woman ever to take home the ASCAP Pop Songwriter of the Year Award for her work with the band.
Following her success with Destiny's Child and a transition into a solo artist, Beyoncé has become one of the defining artists of our generation. As a singer, songwriter, performer, actor, filmmaker, Beyoncé is a creative tour-de-force who has captivated, astonished the masses and is celebrated by the world.
See a full list of upcoming Beyonce shows here.
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5. Beyoncé – Run the World (Girls)
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By J.D. Rodgers
Frozen Dead Guy Days returns to Nederland this month for its 14th consecutive year. Arguably one of the most eclectic festivals around (it was listed as one of the Top Five Winter Festivals in the Country by Reader's Digest, and it was named by CNN as one of the "Best Costumed Festivals in the Country") the celebration of the life of the literally frozen 109-year old Grandpa Bredo will, as always, play host to a variety of events and contests. Coffin races, a parade, ice turkey bowling, the brain freeze contest and other such activities are scheduled throughout each day of the festival.
In spite of all of the other events, the music remains one of the largest attractions. This year's lineup features a variety of artists and genres from throughout the region. A quick look through the schedule reveals everything from bluegrass to hip-hop.
ReAnimate Yourself Tent
Friday, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
The Gas Pops, as they are known by many, are in the midst of a prolific period. In the fall, the group released the second installment of their "Lucky 7" trilogy of EPs, Death, with the explanation that the band explores all things impermanent, including, but not limited to death itself. The first disc in the trilogy was titled Dawn. Gasoline Lollipops come at the alt-folk Americana with an outlaw country aggressiveness that's rugged, tough and beautiful.
ReAnimate Yourself Tent
Friday, 8:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Dancing bears and flying pigs collide in the music of Fort Collins-based tribute band Dead Floyd, which celebrates the music of two of the world's greatest bands. Drawing from the vast catalogs of the Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd, the talented four-piece band thrives on their unpredictability, as well as their ability to seamlessly meld the two very different repertoires together. One recent show saw the group roll from the Dead's "Dark Star," to Floyd's "Breathe," followed by "On The Run," before flowing back into the Dead's "The Other One."
ReAnimate Yourself Tent
Saturday, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Fresh off of their busiest year to date, Reno, Nevada's Jelly Bread aren't ready to start taking it easy. The group, which last year, opened for Robert Cray and Robert Randolph and the Family Band, among others, blends funk and rock with the more honest storytelling of Americana.
Brain Freezer Tent
Saturday, 12:45 to 2:30 p.m.
Having been birthed in the bluegrass picks around Nederland, Caribou Mountain Collective, was supposed to be loose and laid back to a fault. But the quartet, who took home the 2014 Rockygrass Band Competition, instead has proven themselves as one of the Front Range's hardest working groups, and their debut album Til The Sun Gives Us Day was impeccably played and professional.
Brain Freezer Tent
Saturday, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
U.S. Route 50 connects Colorado's Western Slope to the Front Range in the same way that longtime local musician Al Laughlin and his Highway 50 band connect ska, reggae, pop, funk and jazz together. Founder of the '90s band The Samples, Laughlin is still working the Colorado music scene playing keyboards and percussion with guitarist James Hambleton and a rotating lineup of familiar popular local musicians.
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Saturday, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Denver's The Strange Americans released their sophomore album That Kind of Luster in 2014. The album is a little raw, a bit loud, unapologetic and honest. It's blue collar rock and roll and it's something that Denver's Strange Americans are crafting with both brawn and finesse, like a hot rod mechanic bringing back an old barn find.
Chris Thompson and Coral Creek
ReAnimate Yourself Tent
Sunday, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Both of Coral Creek's first two albums were produced by Bill Nershi of The String Cheese Incident. Coral Creek keyboardist/vocalist Bill McKay, before joining the band, formerly played with both Leftover Salmon and Derek Trucks Band. The list of names that the band has encountered in their time goes on and on, and includes more than a few legends. Their current tour will take them all the way to the warmth of the U.S. Virgin Islands, just before abruptly landing them onstage at Frozen Dead Guy Days.
Brain Freezer Tent
Sunday 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Self-defined "mountain rock" band Zen Mustache has been gigging around the Denver/Boulder area since 2009 with a blend of jazz, rock, blues and soul. Recently the band spent some time in the studio and this year they will release their first LP Mountainshine.
Brain Freeze Tent
Sunday, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Powerlung Rangers mix live hip-hop musicianship with an overflowing sense of humor, probably encouraged by their pre-game rituals.
Putting X-rated rhymes over smooth live funk grooves are guitarist Jon Ridnell a.k.a. BlackLung, bassist Otis Lande a.k.a. Mugsy Puffncuffs, drummer Matt Smart a.k.a. Sir Smokes A Lot, keyboardist Sean Foley a.k.a. The Foil and MC Heather Taylor a.k.a. Queen Slutiva.
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Sunday 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
The Malai Llama prides themselves on their performances being less of a show and more of an experience. Visual performers such as fire dancers accompany the band as they rage through their jamtronica catalog that is nothing if not utterly danceable. After their appearance at Frozen Dead Guy Days, they will hit the road once again with a touring schedule that already extends through October.


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Swan Products is the latest name to join the ranks of the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA).
The Stoke-on-Trent company says it is developing and marketing the brand with original Swan employees "who are keen to see a return to the times when a Swan-branded product was ubiquitous in every UK home". Joining BHETA is seen as a step on the way to re-establishing the company's presence in the housewares market.
Commenting on the Swan sign-up, BHETA's housewares sector director Will Jones said: "BHETA has received a significant number of new member enquiries since the introduction of services aimed at driving member sales – in particular, the opportunities to network with retailers via our forums and most particularly our 'meet the buyers' days. The recent launch of BHETA CONNEX that facilitates export and distributor partnerships is another exciting development that is already bearing fruit.
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(NEXSTAR) – Wendy's is hoping a free breakfast sandwich will take the fright out of Friday the 13th.
On Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14, participating Wendy's restaurants will be offering free croissant breakfast sandwiches, no purchase necessary. Customers can choose from the Sausage, Egg and Swiss Croissant or the Bacon, Egg and Swiss Croissant. The chain's only other croissant sandwich — the Maple Bacon Chicken Croissant — is excluded from the offer.
"Walk under as many ladders as you like this Friday the 13th because Wendy's is making sure luck (and FREE* breakfast) is on your side," reads a press release for the promotion, which also referred to the free sandwich as a "good luck charm."
"Just show up to a participating Wendy's restaurant during breakfast hours and it's yours," Wendy's adds. "Yep, it's that simple."
The offer is valid only during regular breakfast hours, from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., although those hours may vary by location, Wendy's warns. The offer is limited to only one sandwich per customer while supplies last.
Wendy's launched breakfast at restaurants nationwide in March 2020, promising "fresh, hand-cracked eggs" and "Applewood smoked bacon baked in our ovens each morning." The chain also positioned its offerings as an alternative to "tired old breakfasts" from competitors.
Wendy's was confident in its breakfast program during an annual earnings forecast in May 2021, projecting 30% growth by the end of the calendar year, Reuters reported.


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There is hardly a band making music today that hasnt in some way benefited from the work of the late, great Dr. Robert A. Moog. Even if they dont use his instruments, the way those tools have affected the path of music is incontrovertible. The simple fact is we wouldnt be hearing what we are today if it wasnt for Bob.
Five years after his passing, his legacy is stronger and more corporeal than ever. Toubab Krewe may feel that patrimony more than most other musicians. They formed in Asheville, North Carolina, the town where Moog spent most of his life and eventually died of a brain tumor in 2005. As a boy, guitarist Drew Heller even played in Moogs own living room, as the Hellers and Moogs were close family friends. A personal favorite of Moogs during the weeks before his death, Toubab Krewe played a special performance at his memorial service at the request of his family. Recently, the Moog Foundation supplied the band with equipment to use on their latest release, TK2.
Now, on the eve of the inaugural MoogFest, Toubab Krewe and the Bob Moog Foundation have released an exclusive tribute video to the late scientist and sonic pioneer. The first in what is to be a series of videos entitled the Bob Moog Foundation Music Series Voices, the video celebrates Bob Moogs legacy across many genres of music. In it you can hear his daughter and executive director of the Moog Foundation, Michelle Moog-Koussa, detail his inspirational life and future plans for his memory, including the excellent-sounding Moogseum. Members of Toubab Krewe share their feelings for and connections to the man himself, and the video also features music from TK2 and some behind the scenes looks at its making.
View the video below, and click over to www.moogfoundation.org for more information and to support the foundation with a donation. To join in the eternal celebration of Bob Moogs contributions to science and music, head down to Asheville this weekend for MoogFest. If youre already there, dont forget to stop by The Southern tomorrow night for the CoS and WNC Magazine Official MoogFest Kickoff Party with King Britt. Also, if you havent already, you can read our interview with MoogFest and Bonnaroo founder and AC Entertainment President Ashley Capps.


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Neymar's 52-year-old mum has stolen the limelight from her son after it emerged she is dating a computer game fan aged just 22.
Nadine Goncalves' new boyfriend is even six years younger than the Brazilian star.
Nadine revealed on Instagram that she is dating gamer Tiago Ramos.
She posted a picture of herself embracing Ramos in a garden.
And she accompanied the snap with the caption: "The inexplicable cannot be explained, you live it... ❤"
Brazilian outlet UEL Esporte has shed more light on Ramos, revealing him to be part of a gaming team called 4K Easy.
But if that sounds a little geeky, he balances it out by also happening to be a model.
Nadine split with Neymar's father and agent Wagner Ribeiro in 2016 after 25 years of marriage.
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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman promised Wednesday that his office will do everything it can to make sure Jory Wiebrand, a man charged with multiple sexual assaults in Minneapolis, never terrorizes the community again.
Wiebrand currently faces charges in 13 cases including rape, sexual assault and burglary, primarily around the University of Minnesota campus.
"He stalked victims, usually at night, and approach them, sometimes attack them," said Freeman.
Investigators are looking at him in connection with three to four additional crimes dating back five years.
Wiebrand made a brief court appearance Wednesday. One of his public defenders declined to comment when asked if her client understands the gravity of the situation.
"I think it is scary for the community especially the amount of time that it took for him to be apprehended that makes it a scary case," said Artika Roller, of the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
Freeman admitted that prosecutors don't know much about Wiebrand, who lived about 25 miles away from the scene of most of his alleged crimes in Ham Lake, Minnesota.
He doesn't have an extensive criminal record, which made it hard for investigators to track him down, because his DNA was not on file.
Police eventually found his fingerprint on a window from an alleged break-in. That matched other evidence and eventually led to his arrest. It also meant relief for Roller.
"I think the relief is, there will finally be justice for women he attacked," she said.


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I've had a pet of one sort or another, pretty much my entire life. From terrapins, to tortoises, cats, rabbits and a dog, a pet has always been close to my heart. Except perhaps my brothers gerbils and hamsters, who all had rather sharp teeth, but we'll gloss over that. I think it's really important for…Continue reading Making the world better with pets #WeAreBetterWithPets
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Brewster tries the Wellness range
Someone has been rather neglected on the blog later, except for the occasional photo on my Project 365 posts. It was time to change that as Brewster tries the Wellness range of pet food, which has recently launched in the UK through Pets at Home. Now Brewster is notoriously fussy when it comes to his food.…Continue reading Brewster tries the Wellness range
Brewster tries a new diet
You may remember that Brewster had some treats from Petshop Bowl earlier in the year. Being a bit of a diva cat, he often decides on a whim that he no longer likes the food he's happily been eating for a while. He does like to keep me on my toes. I was interested to…Continue reading Brewster tries a new diet
Brewster feasts with PetShop.co.uk
We have a diva in the house, a feline diva, called Brewster. He's rather particular about what he'll eat but he's been in for a treat. Brewster feasts with PetShop.co.uk. PetShop.co.uk is a nationwide home delivery subscription service to pet food. We are a young company with a team of friendly, helpful staff dedicated to saving…Continue reading Brewster feasts with PetShop.co.uk
Pampering a cat with Pets at Home
When we went to Spain, Brewster, our cat, went on a Staycation to a local Cattery. It was his third visit, he is no trouble when he's there. He gets loads of fuss and attention, but that doesn't stop him making me feel guilty when I pick him up. He certainly knows how to sulk! …Continue reading Pampering a cat with Pets at Home
Pets at Home plays Secret Santa
As you know, we have a cat called Brewster, who is nearly 18 months old now. Last Christmas he spent most of his time trying hard to destroy the Christmas Tree. It was his favourite pastime. He loved breaking baubles and trying to chew through the lights. I'd regularly find him sat right in the…Continue reading Pets at Home plays Secret Santa


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Just wanted to share my experience on dealing with Mike ( Kentuckyyeti ).
I finally made the drive down to pick up some parts and it was well worth the trip. Not only does Mike have enough great T/A parts to build a fleet of birds but also has a wealth of knowledge about them, too. Mike is a truly good guy and one of the types that makes this hobby fun.
It's always nice to meet another hobbyist who isn't in this for notoriety or profit...Mike is involved with cars because he truly loves them and wants to see as many as possible make it back on the road. 8)
It's a rare occasion to get to meet/talk with a member face to face and I came away today with some very nice parts at a VERY good price. I will definitely be making another trip soon.
Thanks for being part of the hobby and the community here, Mike. ;D
Well Jeff, next time you go can you shoot on up to Cleveland and take some wheels to him? lol
Yeah, that should be on my way, right?? ;) :D
I believe he still wants the Cragars
Thanks, Jeff. It was great to finally put a face to the name. I enjoyed all our conversation (a few hours worth for y'alls FYI ;D) and hope to meet up with you again soon. As for the parts- I was glad to make some room around here. The birds keep comin' in, even as I try to thin them down :o Guess it's just my lot in life huh? I think you've got more passion for these cars than I could ever have. And that's good for us all and for keeping the cars alive! Door's always open and you're always welcome here. Mike
--- Quote from: LOMILETA on September 16, 2007, 10:00:18 AM ---Well Jeff, next time you go can you shoot on up to Cleveland and take some wheels to him? lol
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Sorry, the Cragars got replaced with these wheels. The tires came in Friday and Saturday morning I was getting them put on. 275/60-15 rears and 215/65-15 fronts. I bought a 81 Trans Am just to get these wheels that were on it last week.
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"The only God worth keeping is a God that cannot be kept.
The only God worth talking about is a God that cannot be talked about.
…God is present when I confront You." *
Modern Times
by Jim Culleny
I and Thou (stern and bow)
may have plowed from then to now
(but can't make way from now to then
through angry seas) split apart
end from end
I and Thou must make amends
and join ourselves bow to stern
one with one from now till now
—as of now! or we will burn
I and Thou, one with one
into the red eye of the sun
—being we, being now
being one, you and
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Let's forgive each other darlin', let's go down to the greenwood glen
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The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards* following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA. OSHA publishes this list to alert employers about these commonly cited standards so they can take steps to find and fix recognized hazards addressed in these and other standards before OSHA shows up. Far too many preventable injuries and illnesses occur in the workplace.
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The physicochemical characteristics of automobile shredder residue (ASR) and its melting slag were investigated: In particular, the applicability of ASR as a reducing agent to the black copper recovery process. ASR is classified into three types after the shredding process: heavy fluff, light fluff and glass and soil. In this study, the portions of heavy fluff, light fluff and glass and soil in the ASR were 89.2 wt%, 8.1 wt% and 2.7 wt%, respectively. Physicochemical analysis revealed that moisture and fixed carbon content were low in heavy and light fluffs, and combustible content was the highest. The higher heating value (HHV) of light fluff was 6,607 kcal/kg, and the HHV of heavy fluff was 5,312 kcal/kg. To sum up, the separation of black copper and discard slag mostly seems to be affected by the melting temperature. Therefore, if basicity and melting temperature are properly controlled, the ASR can be used as a reducing agent in the smelting process of black copper recovery. Moreover, the possibility of black copper recovery from ASR and heavy metal poisoning is evaluated.
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Unlike the more linear and structured genogram that is typically used in addiction treatment, the social atom is a free-flowing image that is created solely by a client. It is up to the person creating the atom to decide who or what gets included in it, thus providing a "snapshot" of the important people and things in the person's life at any given time. They can be done in black and white or color, utilizing different sizes, shapes and art media, and reveal a tremendous amount about the nature of the relationship the client has – or doesn't have – with people, animals, spiritual beings, organizations, things, and/or parts of self.
Social atoms are an effective assessment tool that can be used upon the client's admission to treatment – and throughout the client's clinical journey – allowing the clinician to see what support – or lack thereof – a client has upon entering the process. Moreover, the social atom can provide a "road map" for the client and the clinician, which can directly inform a treatment plan. From time to time, a social atom can be created by the client to evaluate progress in treatment, and areas of needed focus for the client, especially as they shift over time.
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GBP/USD: Pound Jumps To 1.4243-High
The pound sterling soared to a high of 1.4243 against the U.S. dollar despite heavily overbought conditions. The pound's uptrend has been bolstered by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's lockdown easing roadmap that is expected to put the U.K. economy on course for a strong rebound. Economists expect the reopening roadmap will allow the economy to climb back to its February 2020 level late this year. A fast economic recovery and loose monetary policy could even lead to a rise to 1.45 in the GBP/USD. However, while this upside forecast target could be achievable in the near-term, we remember that conditions are heavily overbought, increasing the likelihood for a pullback.
Technically, traders should watch out for a sustained break above 1.4250/60 now. A next higher target could be at 1.4345 – the January 2018 high. On the downside, the 1.40-level could now serve as a support.
The dollar fell against its major peers Tuesday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank was nowhere close unwinding its easy policy. The dovish comments bolstered the current market sentiment and support risk assets. As Powell reassured investors on stimulus, he voiced cautious expectations for a return to more normal activity later this year and said that higher bond yields reflected economic optimism, not inflation fears.
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Why are Taxpayers Subsidizing For-Profit Colleges while Public Colleges Slash Budgets?
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While state governments continue to cut funding for community colleges, the federal government has helped for-profit universities grow and prosper.
In recent years, federally guaranteed student loans to students attending private "proprietary colleges"—those operating to make a profit—has greatly expanded in numbers. According to Floyd Norris of The New York Times,"In the 2010-11 academic year, the government guaranteed nearly $24 billion in loans to students at proprietary schools and provided almost $9 billion more in grants. All that money went to the schools."
Such government aid has helped for-profit educational company ITT Educational Services grow exponentially. ITT now operates 148 schools in 48 states, with 71,000 students enrolled.
Because credits from for-profit schools tend to be non-transferable, the for-profits like ITT afford their students fewer degree opportunities beyond their own programs. This means if students don't get the specific jobs they trained for, they wind up both unemployed and saddled with large student loan debts. Although for-profit colleges enroll only 10% of the nation's undergraduates, they account for almost half of student loan defaults.
Meanwhile, the budgets of community colleges, whose credits are transferable, have been shrinking as a result of state deficits. This has meant fewer or more crowded classes at two-year schools, which don't charge nearly as much tuition as the for-profit institutions. Leaner times at community colleges also have made it harder for their students to transfer to four-year colleges, either public or private.
-Noel Brinkerhoff, David Wallechinsky
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Colleges for Profit Are Growing, With Federal Help (by Floyd Norris, New York Times)
Student Loan Default Rate Highest in 14 Years (Noel Brinkerhoff and David Wallechinsky, AllGov)
Private For-Profit Colleges Score Big with G.I. Bill (by Noel Brinkerhoff, AllGov)
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it amazes me that as a former educational manager of itt educational services, when we reported fraud and deception regarding itt and their students, specifically the tampa campus, headed by dennis w. alspaugh, director, nobody paid attention in 1999/2000. we contacted the us department of education and many other governmental agencies,making them aware of how itt educational executives were getting rich on the backs of students/parents and student loans. the former president of itt rene champagne and his vp cronies have retired as rich men based upon us government student loans that we all pay for. earl lauderbacl, m. ed.
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Playing through the wad was awesome, the amount of creativity was outstanding, and there were very few bad or annoying levels. There are a lot of unique experiences you won't find anywhere else. Great job everyone!
Good point, you don't have to point everything out to the player, they find it out on my own. For that reason, I might remove the words entirely, focus on creating hopelessness through the gameplay and atmosphere
"Walking Simulator" Community Project
HyperLuke replied to Albertoni's topic in WAD Releases & DevelopmentSince the deadline is in a long time, Ill make a map at some point.
Wow, I never expected this reaction, considering I myself thought it would be crap. I am open for suggestions on quotes or phrases that I could use to replace them, I guess I'm not the best at inspiring hopelessness in that way. Thank you @Dragonfly and @Bauul. I will experiment more with the atmosphere and slaughtermappy gameplay in future wads, I quite like it. Some extra textures might also help.
Unbanned from Doomworld!
HyperLuke replied to RoozyDoom1999's topic in Doom GeneralAnd some say I'm immature.
Thankyou, I also played your map, and I like the visuals and vertical use of space. In terms of mine, knowing its fun does make me feel good, but I would still like to know what I can do better, especially since I am starting out.
Has anyone played my map yet? I would appreciate some feedback.
Do you like using texture filtering?
HyperLuke replied to KVELLER's topic in Doom GeneralI prefer having it off so I can appreciate the painstakingly awesome pixel art of textures, monsters, particles, and items.
No probs. Also, later on, will I be able to update my map and add it into the project?
Someone attempting to login as me on Doomworld
HyperLuke replied to HyperLuke's topic in Everything ElseTrust me when I say my passwords secure, I made it by blindly typing random characters, and then stored it on an external hardrive on a notepad doc. I dare someone to brute force or crack it any other way. Except my Doomworld password never got hacked. Buh Dum Tss. I have not logged in using facebook, google, or youtube.
Not entirely sure, not even sure what GLDEFS are. I used this:
I finished my map, its got a long name. Gates to the Fleshvoid 256. It is a very experimental map with a dark hellish atmosphere, it's biggest strength. Gameplay is a kind of slaughtermap, but I am not going to spoil anything, combined with the atmosphere I want it to send a chill up someones spine. It is riddled with bugs mainly to do with scripting, such as a ceiling not going up the same amount each time I run the map, but it shouldn't ruin the experience. I have completed the map, so it is possible, not sure how it compares to other wads, I might update it one day to fix issues and improve it. BTW uses slot map 30. Please keep in mind that this is my second map made and first map released, I am still unfamiliar with stuff like scripting, getting 3D floors to work, and stuff like that. Feed back is greatly appreciated, please tell me how I can improve as a mapper and increase my skills. I will return to this concept of map one day. Here is the link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/36wo1b4ql6ol1v8/GTTFlshVd256v1.wad?dl=0 And a screenie, only one to keep the suspense and all that:
I'll probably need an extra 24 hrs to test and finish up balancing the level. It's not gonna be bug free tho.
Nearly Finished up with Mine, however, due to busy stuff irl, I have had to shorten the length a bit, but the whole concept of my map, mainly in the atmosphere but a little bit in the gameplay is an experiment.
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Levi's remains flat in Q2, international business thrives as US struggles
Levi's on Monday reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 ended May 29, 2016.
Net revenues were flat for the quarter with a 4% decline in the Americas, an 8% increase in Europe and a 12% increase in Asia. Direct-to-consumer revenues grew in the Americas and wholesale revenues declined, and direct-to-consumer growth pushed the Europe revenue increase.
Net income grew 163% reflecting a decline in charges related to the company's productivity initiative and debt extinguishment loss recorded in 2015, gross profit grew to $517 million from $500 million in the previous year and SG&A expenses increased to $459 million from $450 million. Adjusted EBIT remained flat in the quarter.
"In the second quarter, we offset the impact of a challenging U.S. wholesale environment with growth in our direct-to-consumer and international businesses," said Chip Bergh, president and chief executive officer.
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Some kids might feel left out if they knew their younger siblings were having wildly exciting adventures during the school day. Not 3-year-old Annie Spohr.
The toddler asked her mother, Heather Spohr, what happened on the home front while she was away at preschool -- and mom provided photographic evidence. "While You Were At Preschool" showcases Annie's 5-month-old brother "Jamesie" doing everything from trying on dress-up clothes to cooking dinner, discovering the Halloween candy and exploring outer space.
Here -- with Annie's commentary -- is what Jamesie has been up to so far. (Scroll to the very bottom to see what happens when the siblings are reunited on what looks like a very blissful vacation.)
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Black bass fishing with top-water lures has improved, said James Whittle at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers.
First light to sunrise is the best window for top-water action. Go with plastic worms or jig and pigs 10 to 15 feet deep after sunrise. Spinner baits may also work.
Crappie are biting minnows 15 to 20 feet deep around brush. Striped bass are biting brood minnows between points 7 and 5. Troll a nightcrawler rig for walleye 20 to 25 feet deep.
Average water temperature is 78 to 80 degrees.
Garland Villines at Hickory Creek Marina said crappie can be caught with jigs or crank baits. Villines and his brother, Willie Villines, caught 16 keeper-sized crappie with jigs last week. Fish 15 to 25 feet deep.
Trolling crank baits continues to work for crappie. Bandit 300 series crank baits are good to use.
Catfish are biting stink bait or big minnows.
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Natalie Howe at Beaver Dam Store said trout are biting well on Power Bait in bright colors. Her personal favorite is chartreuse with glitter.
In the lure category, small spoons or jigs are good to use. Fly fishermen report success with midges.
Lake Fayetteville
David Powell at the lake office reports little fishing activity and slow fishing.
Try crickets or worms along points for bluegill. For crappie, troll Bandit 300 series or Flicker Shad crank baits. Go with plastic worms for black bass.
Lake Sequoyah
Mike Carver at the lake bait shop said catfish are biting well on liver or stink bait. Black bass fishing is fair with plastic worms. Bluegill are biting worms one to four feet deep. Crappie fishing is slow.
Bella Vista
Harvey Horne at Hook, Line and Sinker in Bella Vista said top-water lures are working at first and last light at Loch Lomond. Try bass fishing with plastic worms at midday or use spinner baits in the evening at Lake Windsor.
Bluegill are biting crickets or worms at varied depths at all Bella Vista lakes. Use night crawlers or cut bait for catfish.
Swepco Lake
Kenny Stroud in Siloam Springs recommends using plastic worms 20 feet deep for black bass. Try a top-water lure at first and last light.
Illinois River
Stroud recommends using small plastic worms, grubs or tube baits for black bass.
Eastern Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation reports fair catfishing at Fort Gibson Lake on shad. Black bass fishing is slow.
Table Rock Lake
Missouri Department of Conservation reports fair catfishing with nightcrawlers, live crawdads or cut bait. Black bass fishing is slow. Try buzz baits in the backs of coves at first light.
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Insights June 7th, 2021
Each week Nikolas Badminton curates a weekly list of insights and learnings for progressive executives, world leaders and foresight practitioners – CEO Futures Briefing: Spanish foresight and a robotic heartbeat.
This week we look at Spain's new Foresight Office, tracing water across the United States, the world in 2050, biological robots, The Pentagon's upcoming UFO report, and Wall Street's green bonds.
Also featured is an insightful interview on the Exponential Minds Podcast with Ian Burbidge who talks about the RSA's 'Stitch in Time' and shifting mindsets towards futures thinking
To receive this, and other important insights into the future, then please sign up to Nikolas' newsletter here.
If you have questions about these things we're sharing, or a challenge with seeing the futures for you and your organization? Reach out to speak with Nikolas today to arrange a time to talk.
Three articles to read
Spain's new Foresight Office Completes its First Big Assignment: a Strategy for Remaking the Country by 2050
In January 2020, the Government of Spain established a strategic foresight office at the center of government. The Oficina Nacional de Prospectiva y Estrategia (National Office of Foresight and Strategy) was set up within the cabinet of the Presidencia del Gobierno (Prime Minister's Office).
The rationale for creating the office was to counter the short-term thinking prevalent in government, and to ensure the future interests of Spain. The office is charged with analyzing empirical evidence to identify possible demographic, economic, geopolitical, environmental, social, educational and other challenges and opportunities that Spain will confront in the medium and long term, and help the country prepare for them.
Since its creation, the office has been primarily focused on the preparation of long-term national strategy, España 2050, which was publicly announced on 20 May 2021 by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Read more at Medium
This map lets you fly along the path of a drop of water from any place in the U.S.
If fertilizer runs off a farm in southwestern Montana, it could end up traveling more than 3,400 miles through streams and rivers in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Missouri, and then down the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, where it might end up contributing to a giant algae-filled dead zone. Plastic trash that lands in a stream in West Virginia might make a similarly long journey—around 3,000 miles—to the same place.
A new map called River Runner lets you trace the long path of water throughout the U.S.: Click on any spot or enter an address, and it will show where the water is likely to flow. Data analyst Sam Learner started working on the project after thinking about how water travels from the Continental Divide. "I though that journey would be really interesting," he says. "If we start at the top of a mountain on the Continental Divide, just watching this split—one journey a few hundred miles to the Pacific, and another to the Gulf of Mexico. As I started digging into the data, I realized that the scope of it could be much bigger."
Read more at Fast Company
The world in 2050
A lot can happen in 30 years. Life today looks very different from how it was in 1990. Back then, cheap short-haul flights were rare, and the smart phone was still nearly two decades away; there were only four TV channels, and Google, Amazon and Facebook didn't exist.
Technology has revolutionised how we live today. But, the planet is under extreme pressure. Humanity is having a devastating impact on the natural world, fuelling dangerous levels of climate change, more turbulent weather and destroying biodiversity. Most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted us all in unprecedented ways. We are at a crossroads and our choices today will define our future.
So, in 30 years time, what kind of world might we be living in?
Read more at Imperial TechForesight + Imperial College
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Biological Robots May Soon Build You a Better Heart
Computer scientists and biologists have teamed up to create a creature heretofore unseen on Earth: a living robot. Made from the cells of frogs and designed by artificial intelligence, they're called xenobots, and they may soon revolutionize everything from how we fight pollution to organ transplants.
How The $1 Trillion Market For 'Green' Bonds Is Changing Wall Street
So-called green bonds have become more popular in recent years, and this fast-growing segment of the $128.3 trillion global bond market could grow even more.
When an issuer sells a green bond, they're making a nonbinding commitment to earmark the sale's proceeds for environmentally friendly projects. That could include renewable energy projects, constructing energy efficient buildings or making investments in clean water or transportation.
Green bonds fall under the wider umbrella of sustainable bonds, which include fixed-income instruments whose proceeds are set aside for social or sustainability projects.
Big household names such as Apple and PepsiCo are diving into this space. A handful of massive banks and governments around the world are also issuing sustainable bonds, including China, Russia and the European Union.
This may be contributing to the space's rapid growth. A report from Moody's said new sustainable bond issuance may top $650 billion in 2021. That would represent a 32% jump from 2020.
Watch the video above to learn more about how green bonds work, how issuers can be held accountable and how green bonds can move capital toward climate-friendly projects and goals.
The Pentagon's upcoming UFO report, explained
From Star Wars, to the X Files and most recently, Khloe Kardashian's quest for alien life in Calabasas, UFOs and extraterrestrial life is a popular topic in entertainment in pop culture. It's a very different story for politicians. For decades, politicians have steered clear of this topic out of fear of being labeled tinfoil hat wearing kooks.
Politico's senior national correspondent, Bryan Bender has covered national security for years, which to his surprise now includes a UFO beat. He was one of the first journalists to uncover the existence of the Pentagon's AATIP office. In that time he has met UFO enthusiasts, researchers and even a few politicians to better report on UAPs.
In this video follow along as Bryan acts as a guide to this strange and confusing world, and then go and read Bryan's full report on how Washington is beginning to embrace this fringe world. You can read the full article here.
A conversation that counts
Each week we dig into the archives of all of the interviews Nikolas has undertaken with the insightful and entertaining Exponential Minds Podcast. This week we feature Ian Burbidge from The Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce who talks about their incredible report on foresight called 'A stitch in Time?' that helps shift mindsets towards futures thinking.
You can download that report from The RSA – here.
The last word…
"Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead."
Oscar Wilde
About Nikolas Badminton
Nikolas Badminton is the Chief Futurist at futurist.com and a world-renowned futurist speaker, consultant, researcher, and media producer. He helps trillion-dollar companies, progressive governments and the media shift their mindset from "what is" to "WHAT IF…" The result is empowered employees, new innovative products and incredible growth that leads to more revenues and a more resilient future.
Nikolas advised Robert Downey Jr.'s team for the 'Age of A.I.' documentary series, starred in 'SMART DRUGS – a Futurist's journey into biohacking', and features on CTV, Global News, Sirius XM regularly. His mind-expanding research and opinion can be found on BBC, VICE, The Atlantic, Fast Company, Techcrunch, Business Insider, Huffington Post, Forbes, Sputnik and Venturebeat.
Nikolas provides the opening chapter – 'Start with Dystopia' in a new book – 'The Future Starts Now: Expert Insights into the Future of Business, Technology and Society' for Bloomsbury. He is currently researching and writing a new book that equips executives and world leaders with insights and foresight tools to imagine disruption, strengthen strategic planning, and see unforeseen risks.
Nikolas is a Fellow of The Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce – The RSA. The organization has been at the forefront of significant social impact for over 260 years with notable past fellows including Charles Dickens, Benjamin Franklin, Stephen Hawking, Nelson Mandela, and Tim Berners-Lee.


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Laxative for bowel cleansing at home
Purification of the intestinal system will help to cope with some problems of the digestive tract. Often a laxative to cleanse the bowel at home is prescribed:
- before passing the examinations and surgical interventions;
- intoxication;
- therapy worm infestations;
- during prolonged constipation.
The abuse of procedure may lead to poor health and difficulties with self-defecation. To achieve the result are different medications, both synthetic and natural origin.
Who is not allowed to conduct clearing
Sometimes the use of laxatives can trigger diarrhea, and disorders of water-salt balance. Abuse of cleaning leads to lack of useful minerals and their poor absorption from the incoming products.
Procedure is not recommended in the following cases:
- in inflammatory digestive diseases in the acute stage;
- intestinal obstruction;
- during the febrile syndrome;
- when bleeding from the uterus.
Caution women with pregnancy or during menstruation, as well as children and elderly patients.
Types of laxatives
On the principle of impact laxative medicines are divided into the following groups.
Drugs to mitigate
Apply to clean small intestine, is able to dissolve fecal masses. In the composition containing paraffin and almond oil, liquid paraffin and other substances. Assigned to prevent with persistent constipation, patients who survived surgical intervention, heart failure, women with postpartum, hemorrhoids, microtrauma of the anus.
Agents that increase the contents of the colon
Penetrating into the human body, existing components increasing in volume, and contribute to the emptying. Based on medicines are cellulose and pectin, successfully binding toxins and slags, used in intoxication and constipation. These same substances are contained in some fruits, vegetables, bran, flax.
Contact laxatives
Included in the substances that activate peristalsis of the rectum, due to the interaction of active substances with the mucous membrane of the intestinal cells. These medicines contain castor oil, rhubarb, buckthorn, picosulfate sodium, phenolphthalein.
Cleansing agent for the intestines as mikroklizm have the ability to dissolve in the blood, bypassing the stomach and are often prescribed by the doctor. Often the volume of these enemas is not more than 100 ml.
Osmotic drugs
Increase osmotic pressure in the intestinal system, stop dissolution fluid, causing fecal mass to swell. Carlsbad salt, lactulose, sodium sulfate, having a gentle, non-addictive, and help cleanse all parts of the system, starting the natural process of evacuation.
Prucalopride, and Tegaserod apply when irritable bowel, as well as the ineffectiveness of other methods of purification.
Cleaning not recommended too often: this can lead to loss of the normal functioning of the body.
Independent prescribing is unacceptable: only a doctor can help figure out what means the most good for a particular patient.
Substances for cleansing procedures that promote the rapid release of fecal matter and stimulating bowel movements, there are of mineral origin, for example, magnesium sulfate, carlsbad salt, mineral oil, mineral water.
Plant drugs belong to the buckthorn, rhubarb, aloe, seaweed, known for its laxative effect. In addition, the often used synthetic drugs: phenolphthalein izafenin.
Laxatives are divided according to period of onset of effect:
- Substances that affect the thin division – pedofil, castor oil. The result occurs after 4 to 6 hours.
- Drugs that increase motor functioning of the digestive system: sodium sulfate and magnesium. The effect can be obtained within 4-6 hours.
- Means, activating the thick Department: buckthorn bark, rhubarb – lead to the evacuation after 6 or more hours.
The intensity of the therapeutic effects of medicines are classified:
- drugs causing mushy stools of normal consistency;
- medicines moderate action in which fecal matter can be as soft or rigid;
- practicesee medications cause stomach cramps, increased digestive tract and profuse diarrhea.
Laxatives can be classified depending on the principle of impact:
- substances that increase the volume of feces and thinning feces. These include sulfate, sodium and magnesium;
- means, irritating receptors of mucosal surfaces: buckthorn, Senna, rhubarb;
- laxative, diluting the contents of the rectum and stimulating the movement of feces, for example, vaseline oil;
- suppositories, causing the appearance of carbon dioxide in the body. Have virtually no negative consequences, are assigned to patients of all agesincluding the elderly and children.
Who needs a cleaning
The need for bowel cleansing occurs in following categories of people:
- in patients who have long or never performed the cleaning procedure;
- subject to any diet involving fasting;
- when eating foods of animal origin;
- passive or a sedentary lifestyle;
- during the abuse of harmful products that contain fragrances and food additives;
- when included in your diet fatty, fried foods, alcoholic beverages and energy.
Most often salt drugs washed down with plenty of water. The purpose of brushing is to stimulate the motility of the organ. Indications for the purpose of this procedure are:
- frequent constipation;
- intoxication;
- the removal of helminths;
- upcoming surgery or study of the rectum;
- preventive purpose.
Using laxatives immediately after a meal can substantially reduce their effectiveness – with the exception of candles.
Limitations to the use of laxatives are:
- inflammation of the digestive tract in the acute stage;
- intestinal obstruction;
- uterine bleeding;
- severe disease of the kidneys.
In such situations, laxatives can be used only under the supervision of a specialist. Completely banned medicines containing salt.
Also observe caution during pregnancy, during menstruation, in the elderly and children.
Cleansing the bowel with laxatives should be carried out after consultation with a specialist who will give advice on what laxative is better and more efficient. Some medications can cause side effects.
Negative effects
Improving the work of the digestive system can lead to poor digestibility of nutrients entering the body with food. Some varieties of laxatives have a negative impact on the heart and blood vessels, in women on the uterus.
The systematic use of special means for evacuation could trigger addictive.
Laxatives of natural origin have advantages over synthetic. If necessary, prolonged application Labasa drugs recommended them to alternate.
Abusive cleaning procedures may cause diarrhea. In addition, patients may feel pain in the abdomen, a disorder of water-salt balance, lack of peristalsis of the body. Sometimes the means to provoke change the color of urine, poor digestion, skin rashes, tachycardia.
Medications for cleaning
Currently, the retail pharmacy networks to buy all sorts of medications to cleanse the colon. Among the most popular drugs are the following.
Effective medication for cleaning the colon. Used in the preparatory period before the upcoming surgery or research. Active ingredient – macrogol, able to retain moisture. Additional components are salts that support the balance of electrolytes.
The drug is produced in powder form, packaged in small packages. The dose is calculated as follows: 1 packet per 20 kg of body weight diluted in one liter of water. To use the solution of "Fortrans" you need every 20 minutes at 200 g. the Effect occurs after 5 hours after consumption.
Is equivalent to fortrans, inexpensive tool, whose active substance is macrogol, able to accelerate the emptying of the large intestine. The dosage is: one bag per 5 kg of body weight. The powder is dissolved in 200 g of water. The solution should be drunk over 4 hours. If you experience nausea and gag reflexes you must cancel the procedure and resume after 30 minutes.
Activated carbon
Quite popular and cheap means for cleaning the entire system. Coal is able to bind toxins in the body and excrete them naturally. The pills have also shown great result in terms of radionuclides. Use coal in a dosage of 1 tablet per 10 kg body weight 2 times a day for several days.
Magnesium sulfate – a substance fast action, able to initiate the discharge by reducing the wall on. The drug is considered safe, however, the cleaning process requires advance preparation.
3 days before the procedure to exclude from the diet of harmful foods, salty, spicy, fried foods, reduce sugar and salt. Magnesium effectively display content from all parts of the digestive system. One sachet is diluted with water in a ratio of 20 g per 100 ml of water and consume in the morning. The result can be felt after 60 minutes after administration, the effect can last up to 24 hours.
Mild laxative effects
Despite the high efficiency, the preparations can leave behind unpleasant consequences, destroying the microflora of the internal organs. In the list of mild laxatives include the following.
src="/poisoning/images/735-6.jpg">Available in the form of syrup or powder, which contains lactulose related to drugs osmotic series. It is a mild laxative to cleanse the bowel active against the contents of the colon, does not cause dysbiosis, has a positive effect on the intestinal microflora.
Dosage is calculated individually. For a one-time cleaning is needed a glass of syrup is dissolved in 3 liters of water. This solution was taken for 6-7 hours, with small breaks. Not recommended for people suffering from galactosemia, a hypersensitivity to lactose, fructose, and lack of lactase.
Castor oil
Known folk remedy for cleansing the small intestine. Before the cleansing rule out the use of food for 5-6 hours, and 8 hours after the process. The dose is calculated as follows: 1 g of oil per 1 kg of body weight. The best effect is achieved when used together with lemon juice. Oil is needed to drink, drink lemon juice in twice the quantity. The result is usually occurs within 2 hours and lasts all day.
Senna leaves
For cleaning the rectum used as the dried leaves of the plant and the pills: "Senadeksin" or "Senado".
Tablet apply 1 thing a day for 3 days.
From the leaves can make an infusion: 1 tablespoon of leaves Cup of boiling water.
Composition boil for 5-7 minutes, cooled, tail and drink during 1 week.
A laxative belonging to the chelators. Is implemented in the form of a powder, which is diluted with water. The dosage is based on weight and age of the patient, for example, for a patient weighing 60-70 kg, it is necessary to dissolve 1 tablespoon of product in 100 ml of water.
Products for bowel cleansing
Many fruits and berries have the ability to have and activate the process of emptying of the bowel. Similar effect have:
- melon;
- apples;
- Rowan;
- Fig;
- grapes;
- banana;
- apricots;
- dried apricot;
- the prunes.
Successfully stimulate the gastrointestinal tract vegetables containing plant fibers can improve the motility of the body:
- beets;
- cabbage;
- carrots;
- pumpkin.
Weaken the impact of cucumbers used on an empty stomach in the morning, and fresh cabbage.
For getting rid of constipation take 100 g of grated raw beetroot for a quarter of an hour before meals. You can also regularly drink kvass, sour milk, potato juice, table wine, yogurt.
Kefir has a laxative effect when applied fresh. Effectively contributes to the emptying of millet porridge with pieces of pumpkin, oats, bran, green peas, honey, seaweed, salad, chocolate.
Stimulates emptying of vegetable and olive oil: for cleaning drink 10 g butter daily in the morning on an empty stomach. Moreover, perfectly cleanses the intestine cabbage brine and Rowan tincture.
Flax seeds
Len, known for its anti-inflammatory and expectorant abilities, often used in the treatment of many diseases. Often seeds are used for self-purgation of the house. The seeds are ground into powder, added to 200 g of yogurt, a small fat. The beverage to drink before bedtime.
Salad "Whisk"
To prepare the salad you need to grate the beets, turnips, radish, carrots, fresh cabbage, celery, in equal proportions.
This salad got its name thanks to the ability to quickly remove from the intestine all of the content.
Plants included in the special biologically active components capable of providing labadee impact. For the cleaning effect are used infusions of herbs: sorrel, hay, aloe, buckthorn bark, fennel.
Recovery after purification
Effectively restore the intestines after the laxative will help prebiotics based on plant ingredients.
After the cleaning procedure should adhere to a special dietthat excludes harmful products that contains useful minerals and fiber.
In addition, to prevent constipation you should drink plenty of pure water and regularly massage the stomach before a meal.
Establish the digestive system will help an active lifestyle that includes daily walks and physical exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles.
The failure of the digestive system provokes chronic stress. To prevent gastrointestinal disorders, should avoid stressful situations and be able to relax.
Best laxative to cleanse the bowel is a natural. Herbal drugs have a mild action and is effective against the upper areas of the intestinal system. To prevent constipation and recovery of the gastrointestinal tract patients should include in the diet fresh vegetables and fruits, ensuring the smooth functioning of the stomach and the natural bowel movements. These products contribute to the enrichment of the body with the necessary vitamins and natural sugars. In addition, your daily diet should consist of foods that contain vitamin B, which improves the tone of intestinal muscles. Vitamin is included in egg yolks, green vegetables, wheat, ryebread, almonds, brewer's yeast, sugar beet, soybean, barley and others.


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'Why does the Internet hate Gabbie Hanna and what is with all the drama all the time?' Well, that is a question the internet cannot answer for the life of it. Mostly because the answer keeps changing. Now, if anyone here is an old follower of Gabbie, you know she was the best of friends with fellow YouTuber Alx James. Now it seems she is using her hate for him in drama with Dustin Dailey. Although, you may find yourself confused about what is going on right now, let us sort it out for you.
After the release of her music video Special, Gabbie decided she is no longer 'staying quiet'.
The YouTuber released her latest music video, Special from Bad Karma, on the 15th of June. The very day, some of her fans started talking about how their views and likes were not adding to the count. This then turned into a whole thing with Gabbie Hanna starting a tweeting spree calling out to YouTube or 'shadowbanning' her. This continued on for quite a while. She even did a live stream or two during this time.
Meanwhile, Dustin was subtweeting at Gabbie and her Followers.
So, as Gabbie Hanna was busy with her shadowbanning drama, Dustin Dailey quoted a tweet saying,
The trending page is a luxury. Just saying.
After this, he subtweets at Gabbie Hanna's followers saying
drama channels foster a negative following….
have you seen some of these huge youtubers stans?
— Dustin Dailey (@ThreeDailey) June 16, 2020
One of the fan tweets got the attention of Dustin Dailey.
Following this, one of Gabbie Hanna adds her input to the drama,
We love a good subtweet
The fan deleted the tweet but Dustin was having none of it as he tweeted a picture of the tweet.
— Dustin Dailey (@ThreeDailey) June 16, 2020
Meanwhile. Dustin speaks out saying that he was mourning his sister at the time when people called him names for not making a video on Gabbie Hanna and the changing perspectives around.
i was trying to be nice but since you wanna be direct. you called me a rape apologist for not running to make a video to cater to @GabbieHanna putting out info that changed things, while i was mourning the loss of my sister. go off tho https://t.co/CDeLAmZVlC
— Dustin Dailey (@ThreeDailey) June 16, 2020
Gabbie Hanna then responds to him saying he's a hypocrite?
The Youtuber herself is quick to clap back at Dustin Dailey for staying in touch with Alx James and calling her out for making a video with a rapist. Gabbie's tweet says,
No one called u a rape apologist. They pointed out your hypocrisy as you harped about me being one and collabing w a rapist, while actively being friendly with alx. Stop twisting my and my fans' words.
My sincere condolences for your loss that's heartbreaking.
Now the drama with Alx James and Gabbie Hanna is one where we are all trying to decipher who is telling the truth. Most recently though, Alx shared screenshots and proof of how he has tried to reach out to Gabbie to get everything over with. You can read the article referenced below;
Dustin says he wasn't involved in any conversations with Alx James.
Dustin is not about to back off with the allegations. He says that when Gabbie posted the video addressing all the drama she was a part of at the time, Alx James made an attempt to contact him. However, he wanted no part of it at the time. It seems that this story is not getting easier anytime soon.
.@GabbieHanna honey after you dropped that video alx sent me his number and wanted me to call him and i didn't. i don't talk to that man and the last thing on my mind during that time was work. https://t.co/HA5FQCYD6b
— Dustin Dailey (@ThreeDailey) June 16, 2020
Dustin Dailey uses the 'F' word to Alx James.
Gabbie Hanna is here for the full drama with all the proof. She gets the tweets exchanged between Alx and Dustin and posts a full and elaborate screen recording.
So then, Dustin points out that as he has already said, he did not watch her video before that day. He then implies that if he knew of his involvement with Jessi Smiles's alleged rapist, he would not be talking to him. His emotions are pretty expressive with the tweet that says,
yes @GabbieHanna and like i stated previously i knew zero about Alx's involvement with Curtis before your video i literally just watched today and yes curtis is a piece of shit and fuck @AlxJames10 your point? https://t.co/W2xr95R8xF
— Dustin Dailey (@ThreeDailey) June 16, 2020
Amidst all this drama, Dustin calls a fan of Gabbie Hanna's trash.
On the other end, this is happening. A follower of Dailey's calls Gabbie 'manipulative'.
While Gabbie Hanna and Dustin Dailey are tweeting to sort out the drama between one another, one of her aggressive fans comes at Dustin.
This fan obviously takes it too far with the insult at the end. Dustin Dailey quotes this tweet and asks Gabbie to come 'collect her trash'.
Gabbie also seems to not ask her fan to settle down as she piles on saying that he's really going to call a fan trash? To be fair, here even we say, this was wrong.
Anyway, Dustin is not backing down as he calls Gabbie a 'sweaty a*s pig' too. Okay, what in the world?
okay so let me call you a sweaty ass pig then, you sweaty ass pig pic.twitter.com/qf4vsTCXrG
— Dustin Dailey (@ThreeDailey) June 16, 2020
After this, Gabbie gives him some 'positive advice'.
Dustin Dailey has enough of Gabbie's Drama and blocks her.
Dustin seems to realize that this is going to be a neverending battle. So, he backs out of the situation.
i legit was ready to make a video and cover everything A-Z but after the way she acted… nope
i've never blocked an influencer like this but she gotta go
— Dustin Dailey (@ThreeDailey) June 16, 2020
And the fan who supposedly started the commotion is still talking after this.
She posts a screen recording of the YouTube search results saying that Dustin knew he was supporting a rape apologist so he deleted all Gabbie Hanna videos. However, Dustin says that he deleted them because he's over the drama and Gabbie Hanna does not deserve his attention.
i deleted them because she's not getting any attention from me period anymore she can have the day she deserves and it looks like she is https://t.co/LMA5kLidfn
— Dustin Dailey (@ThreeDailey) June 16, 2020
Dustin, to have the final word, posts a video titled, 'You're Not Special'.
In the video, he addresses the Gabbie Hanna Twitter Drama. He explains how it all started because the music video to her song 'Special' or I'm not Special, did not receive the attention she thought it would. He explains the entire situation in the video. After all the information above, you would probably get the video without having to surf more.