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-No story to it, made just for slight entertainment.
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"How is your family?"
"I am alone."
well then that escalated quickly ;-;
Awww so cuteee *-*
LOL This is SO CUTE!
Great game, compares with Mass Effect easily.
Did you see the moon last night?
Haven't been outside in a long time.
funny but weird. nohomo tho
Really great, had a blast with my classmate xD
hahahaha this is fun xD
Im think about making a video on this, anybody have a good estimate for how long the game is? Thanks ^^
About thirty seconds.
the app name discriminate against gay people and bisexuals who are attracted to both men's and womans , i love being bisexual because i am not limited , many men's forgot when they v played when they was kids and they wanted to do something almost sexual to each other , see ? that the proof that we are bisexuals , i know there is an presure constant presure from differnt organizations to do not become bisexual , i am an human rights i v seen organiations who spread bad behaviour against bisexual people and anyone who try to be attracted to both men's and womans , this app is the proof and one of the content against it
what on earth are you on about
tf are you on????
I can feel the triggeredness
lol nerd
whAt dude its not discrimination are yOu trIppinGGGG
your on something.
yes i understand your point here because i am bisexual, but i don't really care about the game it's really fun and i enjoy playing it and sometimes it kind of makes me feel better (hopefully i'm not the only one who feels that way xD)
Are you high? this is just a funny little game.
I feel like you need a red turtle neck and a whistle with this level of trigger.
you are stupid
We don't need a simulator to know what it's like
so cute ♥
Bro :') I love this! It's kinda a bit hard to control them ... then I realize I was pressing the wrong key, hahah.
this was very cute thanks for making it ^^
"so uh, did you see the moon last night?"
"i don't go outside"
Cute game, I enjoyed it XD
Doesn't work )-:
Ah okay.. it works now... got an error first... but now it works... very cute... but it's kinda like how I feel meeting people anyway... just that I would never dare drag them to me and hug or even kiss them...
how do i make it more homo?
nice game tho
Thank you for this cute game! We had tons of fun with it ^_^
Goofy and fun :o) I like your art style
i rate 29/10
Awesome game XD
amazing lmao
what a game XD AND THAT MUSIC XD Great, great, I will recommend it to all my friend :D
I have WebGL, but the game does not run. I use Mozilla, can somebody help me?
You could use another browser. It worked fine for me on Chrome.
For me on Chrome doesn't run... I don't know what should I do with my computer o.O
On Chrome: "Your browser does not support WebGl" :/
maybe you have to download something
could be 3 things: you have an old version of Chrome or your WebGL is disabled or your computer is too old..?
ok but real-talk is that jhope in your icon
if only it were this easy for "consensual hugs" to happen
I love this what did you use to make it?
unity and photoshop! <3
This is ridiculously cute and funny XD
Haha awesome, I love it! I created an account just to leave this comment
omg i can't believe what i just played
this game just made my day!! thank you for creating this, zephyo <3
so cute! xD
this is cute
Cute little game, fun to play with friends.
hhhhh way too real
and dont think i didnt catch that vikturi
aw no u caught me D: D: ;)
This is way too much fun xD Thank you for making and sharing this ^_^


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DAY 10 DAY 10 DAY 10! THE FED UP CHALLENGE HAS BEEN COMPLETED! Above any of the benefits I've felt or seen over the last 10 days the best thing that's come from this challenge is the rediscovery of my willpower. We all have willpower somewhere inside us and if you're really looking for something to drag it out from hibernation this is it! And, if 10 days without sugar really isn't yo thang but you're still seeking a wake up call for your willpower I actually really recommend the book that changed my life: Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking. Even if you don't smoke, this book provides many valuable techniques that can be used in any situation, namely the choice method. I don't know if that's what he called it but it's definitely something I learned from the book. You're in charge of your own choices, every moment of every day. Yes, you could definitely
eat that chocolate bar, enjoy it for a bit and then feel shit later, sure, go ahead. Or, you could consciously chose not to and forget all about it 5 minutes later. Obviously if you're not avoiding chocolate like the plague then go ahead, stuff that bar of deliciousness in your pie hole but if you're aiming to test your willpower it's simply a question of making conscious choices. And those lie in no-one's hands but your own, my friend.
As I had woken up early to study for my french exam, realized quite quickly I suck at French anyway and given up, I had a little extra time on my hands this morning! I decided to whip up a round of eggy bread - a mix up between my avocado toast and berry oatmeal hey, sticking to what I know!
Nutmeg & Cinnamon Eggy Bread with Forest Fruit "compote"
1 Large egg
Coconut milk
Frozen berries (or any other fruit really)
Cottage cheese/cream cheese
Crack an egg into a bowl whisk it with a fork, incorporating cinnamon and nutmeg. Slice your bread into triangles and let them soak in the egg mixture. Heat some butter in a pan and pop the triangles in. Let them toast until they are golden brown on each side. Notice at the last minute that all your spices are still at the bottom of the bowl. Cover toast in cinnamon. Mush microwaved frozen berries into a spoonful of cottage cheese (or cream cheese I think would also be fab) and slather this on. Enjoy with a cuppa and wish you'd made more.
As promised, I made my chickpea burgers and they were definitely my best yet. I made these all the time and the recipe varies greatly. Tonight, I made them with oat flour, something I picked up at AH for a change and I'm pretty sure it's what made them. I teamed them with red pepper and some left over tzatziki as I usually have them with yogurt, I figured it would be nice too. However, I didn't make them as spicy as I usually do and the tzatziki was almost too bland to have with them. I would recommend a spicy sauce. I have a few left so I'm going to experiment with sauces tomorrow!
Chickpea Burgers (makes about 4)
1 Can of Chickpeas - drained
1 Can of Chickpeas - drained
1 medium egg
Half an onion
Crushed garlic
All the herbs you can find and think will be nice
Dash of lemon juice
Oat flour (or any flour, or none at all - I've tried both ways and no huge differences)
Grated carrots - with as much moisture removed as possible (I use a bit of kitchen towel)
Mash the chickpeas, onion and crushed garlic with a potato masher. You can make it as smooth or as coarse as you like. I tend to leave a few chickpeas whole but it really doesn't matter. Add the rest of your ingredients. I find it easiest to add the carrot at the very end just because it's easier to mix in once the eggs in. Roll, prod and squish your mixture into burger shaped patties. Put into a pan with hot coconut oil, let them sizzle on both sides and hey presto. I've never actually tried this but I'm pretty sure the mixture will freeze well. It survives in the fridge for like 3 days too so this is a great recipe to make a batch of! When I'm not avoiding sugar I always have these with sweet chili sauce because I think every meal should include sweet chili sauce, but particularly this one.
Et, c'est tout! I've completed the 10 day challenge. I'm going to enjoy a humongous glass of vino now, have a day off tomorrow, then maybe continue for the rest of the month. Thank you all for ALL the messages, I've really enjoyed blogging again! Holla if you think I should continue!
Wine time.
Over and out, Tiger Laylay xo
Wine time.
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Leicester Wildecats hosted their 19th annual tournament this weekend at St Margarets Pastures, Leciseter. The club would like to thank both national Grid for their sponsorship and Sainsbury's for their supply of water and fresh fruit which was invaluable in the blistering heat.
Both of these sponsors have helped the Wildecats to sustain an effective event over the past few years and without their continued support, it would be very hard to maintain the high levels of organisation seen. It was great to see national Grid in the tournament programme with their clear statement of support towards diversity and inclusivity to sport and above all diversity towards the LGBT community. The fact they represented a team also showed solid support to our cause. We also displayed the Sainsbury's rainbow banner proudly on pitch side which showcased their support to inclusivity for all. Once again on behalf of the Wildecats a huge thank you for you continued support to our cause.
We welcomed 18 teams from across the UK. The final was contested between East End Phoenix and National Grid, with Phoenix narrowly missing out in a penalty shootout. The vase was won by the Yorkshire Terriers who were last year's winners of the event.
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It has been an utterly fantastic week in gaming, while playing the recently released Phantom Pain I've also been working away at the review, which I'm very happy to say is finished and on the site for your perusal and pleasure. It's a big one and will require some reading but I hope you guys are starting to see now that I try and give you an alternative to a score: I not only an opinion from a PC gamers point of view but I also explore the issues that have surrounded the game for a few months prior to launch. There are so many things I had to cut from my review to avoid spoilers but trust me when I say, you absolutely need to play this game.
I know that some gamers just want a number so they can make a quick decision and go about their day but there are problems inherent to scoring systems, not least that so much gets missed and abbreviated. It also seems like any game that doesn't hit 80% gets instantly dismissed by the majority of gamers and this is a dangerous habit to get into, everyone is different and you could be skipping your favourite game of all time. I've seen so many titles that while have some fairly substantial flaws are still excellent games and totally worth the time to play. I think that part of the reason for this addiction to Metacritic and scorecards is that we simply don't have enough hours in the day to keep up with the tsunami of releases: I often joke with my friends about our ever increasing list of games we've picked up but will never play.
In my own personal gaming I do look at and use review scores to gauge how a game is doing but more and more I'm seeing gaming review scores as negative. In fact I've been thinking this for a while and catching up with YouTube yesterday I listened to a video by Total Biscuit covering this exact thing. He also talks about how gamers and professional reviewers are kinda looking for different things: in essence they are coming from different places. It's a really interesting video so check it out.
I've had Mad Max sat here since downloading MGS:5 and apart from a cheeky hour I haven't touched it, so this week I'm going to try and prise myself away from Phantom Pain for at least a day or two and start my Mad Max review. Due to circumstances I'm a little late to the party and most reviews sites already have their opinions out on the net but this won't put me off having a look. It's interesting seeing how the main review sites have been quite critical of the game and yet gamers seem to be having a blast.
I shall also be putting in my order for a webcam and microphone this week, it's taken a few good research seasons to finally decide on what I need and given my very tight budget it's a fine line between quality and blowing my spare cash for the next three months. One problem you may have noticed on the videos I've already produced is not only is the headphone mic poor quality but my PC fans are making a right old racket so I decided I need a mic that could also plug into my iPhone: that way I can record the narration somewhere quiet. The idea is to start producing videos reviews along side my written reviews and see how we go but for the foreseeable future the written content will take priority.
Thank you for everyone who visits my site on a regular basis, I love writing reviews and articles but it wouldn't mean anything if they were not being read and enjoyed by someone. The internet is a big place to try and stand out so if you do enjoy something you see here please tell your friends, re-tweet my 'twitterings' and most of all keep checking back for new content. Have an epic weekend guys and gals,
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Severe weather –in the form of a tornado –may rear it's ugly head in Metro Atlanta Wednesday. In fact, I was speaking with Ruben earlier and he mentioned that a record was broken for most tornado touchdowns in the U.S. in a single month! After further investigating, I came upon, WSB meterologist, Kirk Mellish's blog:
This year has already posted 611 preliminary tornado reports across the nation, besting 2008…
This supercharged severe weather set-up is expected to continue for May as more shots of chilly Canadian air enter the country and try to spread South…
Thus far this April the country is running almost 2,000 severe thunderstorms above the average with 5,000 and counting..
Georgia is on the Southeast edge of this phenomena on average. But the Atlanta area is in "Dixie Alley" for dangerous tornadoes…
- Most tornadoes in 24 hours: 148 in April 1974.
- Most tornadoes in a week: 401 in May 2003.
- Most tornadoes in a month: 543 May 2003.
"Notice how warm and humid it is outside.." Ruben said, "that is prime conditions for severe weather. Tomorrow is going to be a volatile day one way or another."
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
In the search for
for highly evolved people like moi (this attribute having being bestowed by Still Thinking)....
it gets difficult finding a person to sync up with.....that close intimate syncing up with...because for us then the true test of sophistication isn't met by 'oh u've read this book'...or 'this wine comes from there' or 'what's the latest in perfumes'...'oh i watched an kurosawa movie'....
while these do represent sophistication in terms of knowledge...they don't represent the sophistication in terms of understanding and wisdom
that kind of sophistication manifests itself as simplicity of thoughts and feelings...
that is what we are searching for
Simplicity...to relate to
caveat: this is a brief statement to a very big line of thought hence in being brief understates and overlooks many subtle discussions that accompany this statement
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Well, I was expecting another rant on the poltical system. stumped, I must say.ReplyDelete
'Simplicity...to relate to' (Hmmmmm...highly evolved ppl huh? And moi dit toi? ;))ReplyDelete
Howz it in the desert region? We need to talk before the call :D
@T-Rex...its coming :)ReplyDelete
@ST...its going good...hectic work days though...we begin at 7:30 in the morning and we are going on till 8 in the eve...i'm not getting time to jog and exercise...food's fattening here !!!
hmmm... Sophistication, is it? ;)ReplyDelete
Ummm... I did it yesterday, but the gadget seems not to have registered my following u :(
Nevertheless, I did it today and well, I should mention You indeed seem to have a great sense of humor :)
Will definitely I`ll perform the test someday ;)
Saying a lot with bits of words here and there ... sophistication in relation to simplicity ... Hmmm ... that would be a no brainer ...ReplyDelete
simplicity is no longer a virtue and sophistication a garb.........none hav it ne moreReplyDelete
btw...do u thnk i cud add u up?
@diya...humor is my choicest weapon :)ReplyDelete
@Adisha....yes thats what i keep bumping against no brainers...knowledgeable ppl...savy...fashionistas...but where's the wisdom
@Ananya...me thinks u cud :P (dont make it sound so formal :P :P )
i'm not sure u got wat i meant by simplicity...its not the way u live life...its the way u look at things...most top CEOs...the better ones i've met...are so clear in their line of thought...and i've met quite a few by now
what if they represent the sophistication in terms of *understanding and wisdom* but lack the ones in terms of *knowledge*, would you still be able to relate to them? me thinks no..me thinks we are searching for a mishmash of both.ReplyDelete
excatly y me's gonna end up alone :P
@Mon espace: yes there are a lot of those too...and ofcourse a whole lot of other factors that would come in...one never knows what one's gonna end up finding...but the %age of the evolved is certainly less than the others...a steep pyramid...i so hate evolution :PReplyDelete
ya precisely the way we look at thngs hav changed and unfortunately for the worse...if u kno wat i mn......the entire concept of simplicity has changed....ReplyDelete
@Ananya...the concept is still the same...its prevalence has come down...ReplyDelete
let me give an eg. whenever i get a chance i accompany my mom to the weekly veg shopping trip...surprisingly through the years...hardly seen any guys or gals of my age/senior/junior accompanying their mothers...
someday they'll be on their own/ married/with kids and then they'll ask 'bhaiyaa is sabji ka naam kya hai...isko kaise pakaate hain' and the vendor will make a joke with his fellow men abt the city slickers...
is being a city person...the sophistication abt not knowing simple stuff like the name of the daal u eat???
oh i knowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwReplyDelete
what you mean. so, so know
but i am lucky. i have atleast two people in my life whom i relate to - totally. who relate to me. it doesn't matter if i know my wine or my jazz or my book - or if they do, for that matter. we are just synced up together...
exceptions are always thr.......i was talkin frm a general perspective and i totally adhere to wat u say which is precisely wat i was saying the scenario has changed simplicity is nw equated to being ordinary and none wants that....ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Ohh, once you find that person you're in totaly sync with - life will be so much more richer and amazing.ReplyDelete
That's exactly so difficult get...simplicity with sophistication...this is what I need to tell people who keep telling me why haven't I found my significant half...this is exactly what I mean...good post...ReplyDelete
@Rain girl :) lucky u :)ReplyDelete
@Ananya...again i wud say i think u and i are on different threads when we talk of simplicity...the ppl i talk of...do the most complex things...and the only reason they manage it...is coz their thinking is simple
@hfm...once...key word :P
@Sophia...well for me...there've been quite a few feedbacks as to why i dont make a good choice for a partner :P
kind words of wisdom i d say...with that hint of infallible truth in them....does it come from experience???ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 11:51 PM
i'm sure even the simple ppl want 2 b sophisticated ......its 2 do with all the media ...all the stuff on tv, the net, magazines.....ppl strive for glitz n glamour leavin all the imp. stuff behind... i have 2 agree with ananya..."simplicity is equated to being ordinary"...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 11:53 PM
P.S. im talkin bout most ppl...not evry1 ..:DReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 22, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Yepp 'once' kinda equates to 'when' rather than the ominous 'if'ReplyDelete


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Fr. Joseph Byrne, a Boston area priest, has been suspended. Unfortunately, this is not the first time Fr. Byrne has been removed. Now is not the time for complacency.
Byrne was removed in 2012 after claims of sexual abuse came forward. He was only reinstated in May of last year, apparently after a review board found allegations against him unsubstantiated. His removal again is a perfect example of why the Catholic Church – or any other institution- cannot be responsible for policing itself. Fr. Byrne was also put on probation for theft in 2005.
It's time the church stop protecting criminals and reputations and start protecting victims.
We hope Fr. Byrne's suspension will give courage to victims to come forward and report abuse, to secular authorities.
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A little while back I found Unelefante and their absolutely stunning chocolate bars via Eat Drink Chic. Somewhere between No International Shipping and the language barrier my "I can do that" instinct set in and I hauled ass to the store to buy some chocolate bars. I experimented with making my own 'paint' trying a coconut oil base, a vodka base and an egg white base but the results were pretty dismal so I did what any defeated person would do. I ate the evidence.
After I regained my confidence I went back to the drawing board (read: Google) and came across edible food paint. I whipped out my credit card faster than you can say Jackson Pollock made me do it and waited patiently for it to be delivered. Aaaaand then I painted some chocolate!
To create the colours, I mixed a bit of gel food colour with the white paint. And I sprinkled some silver dust over the white paint on the metallic one - because more is more. And in case you're curious, the paint doesn't taste like anything and the texture is a bit like white out, both in the way it handles while liquid and in the way it dries.
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Even if you consider yourself a skincare devotee, there's a good chance you probably stick to two popular types of beauty masks: those that wash off and sometimes leave your face feeling filmy, and masks that you can peel off, which can irritate sensitive skin. It should come as no surprise to learn that Korean beauty mavens have found a kinder, gentler way to enjoy the benefits of using a mask; they call it rubber masking.
Rubber masks are considered a celebrity beauty staple in Korea and one that has been around for years. They're often used as the last step in a professional spa facial, especially after a chemical peel, because they're ideal for soothing, calming, and smoothing the skin. The second that thick, cool batter hits your skin and spreads, before slowly drying and molding itself into a perfect rubber mask on your face (which takes about 10-15 minutes), you can feel any inflammation or dryness being whisked away and replaced with hydrating ingredients.
But two of the biggest differences between traditional peel or washable masks and rubber masks is that rubber masking covers even more ground and the process of removing them won't aggravate your skin. "Unlike most peel-off masks, it can be lifted away from skin very easily, and is often slathered all over the face, including over the eyes, eyebrows and lips," says Sarah Lee, who, along with Christine Chang, created Glow Recipe, which offers cutting-edge, natural and "harsh-free" Korean skincare products.
Rubber masks are usually made of a blend of alginate, diatomaceous earth, calcium sulfates and various vitamin/ mineral powders, Lee explains. The first three ingredients react to water, which causes the cool 'rubberizing' effect of the mixture. "The 'rubber' creates an evaporation free barrier, which allows for boosted absorption of skin-beneficial ingredients," Lee says. "Ingredients such as diatomaceous earth also help to clarify skin, minimize the appearance of pores and refine texture, which make rubber masks great for all skin types, including oily and combination."
Until recently, rubber masks really didn't take off as an at-home treatment, mainly because many women probably feared that the process of mixing together just the right amount of powder and water (not to mention the clean up involved) was too laborious or required an insane amount of skill.
But companies like Glow Recipe are making it simple for us to indulge in incredible Korean beauty treatments like rubber masks by packaging them thoughtfully so that most of the work has already been done for us. Glow Recipe offers a variety of rubber masks to choose from, including Hana Citrus (to help fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation), collagen (to help plump up skin), and lavender (which contains antioxidants and has a brightening effect on skin). Add the suggested amount of water right into the container, mix, apply to your face, and wait for the fun part to begin.
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God tells us that his covenant with us is like the "ordinances" of heaven, the sun, moon, and stars, which have their certain courses, Jer. 31:36. Thence David said that he watched for relief from God "as one watched for the morning," (Psalm 130:6) a thing that will certainly come in its appointed season. So will be thy relief from Christ. It will come in its season, as the dew and rain upon the parched ground; for faithful is he who hath promised.
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Healing from abuse really is a journey. At times, it can be hard work, and often brings up a variety of painful emotions: frustration, fear, catharsis, ecstasy, rage, and panic. But it also brings with it the beautiful feelings of release, joy, lightness, connection, and empowerment. As Liz Smith of The Connected Life says, "You can't let the good in without the bad." Essentially, to be full-rounded people, we've got to be open to feeling everything. Not just the pleasant things. But no matter what you're feeling just remember that making a commitment to heal from abuse is absolutely worth your while.
Whoever tells you that abuse ends when the relationship ends is either lying or ignorant. But so is anyone who says that there's no hope. Healing and recovery after abuse is a long and winding road—it can even feel like a never-ending one. But long-term effort leads to long-term results, which is something I know to be true from my own personal healing journey, and from having the honor of working with other survivors for the last 5 years as the director of SwanWaters.
Healing myself after experiencing psychological abuse in my Family of Origin—as well as surviving an abusive boss—has shown me that this journey isn't all butterflies and rainbows. I'd say it's butterflies, rainbows, spiders, and hurricanes. I get frustrated, I rage at the injustice and the pain of yet another anxiety attack, I despair at finding yet another trigger, and weep over yet another newly recovered memory. These instances become less frequent, but they never seem to truly disappear. The pain of abuse has changed us forever. But change can lead to good things if we let it!
For example, owning my journey and meeting the SwanWaters CEO Wanda Goodman led me to be where I am today. I'm now married to the man I've loved for the best part of 15 years, am the proud mama of two fur babies, and am the director of an organization that supports people to heal! Accepting that bad and good feelings must both be a part of this process is a huge part of having The Healing Mindset.
We mustn't get bogged down in negativity, but we also need to make sure we're not buying into some sugar-coated idea of positivity. It's about being realistic with a healthy dose of optimism. If you believe that you're forever broken, then chances are that's what will happen. Yet if you keep reminding yourself that you have what it takes to build a life you love, you'll be unstoppable!
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Yesterday while sitting in a coffeehouse that I go to often in Elizabethtown, I was reading the 1st Chapter of Mark and I came to these words, which are a reference to John the Baptist, "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"— "a voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him." I began to think of my seminary studies in which I learned that when a King was going to be coming to a town they would set to work repairing the road for his arrival. They would fill in the holes, straighten out the rough sections, and do what we would call roadwork. They would prepare for the King's coming.
I began to think about our situation in our world in which the church and the term Christian have a horrible reputation. In the book UnChristian by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons the top 6 things that people think about when asked about Christians and the church are: They are Hypocritical, Antihomosexual, sheltered, too political, judgemental, and that Christians are too concerned with converting people. All of us see that we definitely have some work to do in order to make a straight path. We have a lot of roadwork to do. We need to fill in the potholes, straightened out the areas which are crooked, and make the road more conducive to traveling.
How can we make straight paths when the culture believes that Christians are the 6 thing listed above? Here are some thoughts about how we can make straight paths. We need to engage the culture through service, love, and on their terms. We need to listen before we speak. We need to serve and bless people not because of any agenda other than the agenda of loving, blessing and serving them. Straightening the paths will take time and the road won't be straight right away but I believe if we begin living out the kingdom first, than it will be straightened. It will take a great deal amount of time, patience, trust and faith.
I was also talking with some leaders yesterday and we talked about starting with the kingdom and you'll end up with a church, but if you start with a church you might never build the kingdom. So connecting these two thoughts...if we seek to make straight paths we must first and foremost be about the work of the kingdom and not confuse it with the church. Can the church do the work of the kingdom..of course. Does it always...no. So let's work on building the kingdom first, straighten out the roads, and I believe the church will take care of itself.


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As you're learning to take care of yourself and move away from unhealthy behaviors, there can be a strange experience of "now what?" When you've been used to soothing yourself in whatever problematic ways you have chosen (eating, restricting, shopping, caretaking, etc), leaving those behaviors can leave you feeling like you don't quite know yourself or know what to do with yourself. All of a sudden you're in uncharted territory and it can feel quite intense. It can be helpful to have a few ideas for your self-care to stay with your process of healing. Here are ten ideas to keep your self-care a priority.
Learn to air your feelings – share with someone you trust, journal, pray, exercise. Use your supportgroup.
Form a small group of people for regular support meetings – agree to be there for each other, listen without interrupting, offer advise only when asked for, take turns talking and listening, etc.
Take time – An hour a day to play, to read, to think, to get in touch with nature, to catch your breath, to meditate, to be with yourself, etc. If you can't do an hour, take at least 20minutes.
Laugh – look for the humor in things around you. Laughter is very healing and releases stress.
Don't try to take care of everybody – when you are busy and try to meet everyone's needs, you will do justice for no one, including yourself. Learn to show people you value them without jumping in and rescuing them. Practice the three C's (Concern, Curiosity, Confidence).
Learn to say "No" – as you become more comfortable saying no to the unreasonable expectations, requests or demands that will cause you to be overloaded, you will discover that you have more compassion (for others and for yourself). Then when you say "yes" you will feel better about yourself and the other people you respond to.
Learn to ask for what you need – waiting for people to give you what you need is a good way to NOT get it. And feeling deprived can make you resentful. No one is a mind reader – ASK
Stretch your muscles – break a sweat. Go for a walk, bike ride, take the stairs. Add something active to your daily life. (This isn't about obligatory exercise – only movement, mood enhancement and self-care)
Pay attention to your spiritual life – Slow down. Listen to your inner voice. Spend time thinking about things that bring peace, beauty and serenity to your life. Find the courage to follow your own spiritual path if a traditional religion has not been helpful.
Talk to a professional if your emotions and behaviors feel like an ongoing struggle. Seeking help is a sign of strength, NOT weakness!
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What is an ovulation predictor kit (OPK)
An ovulation predictor kit (OPK) is a test that checks your urine for ovulation. More specifically, it checks for the presence of LH, luteinizing hormone, which rises shortly before ovulation.
Normally, LH is in a steady state and at a low level (negative test). When it rises very quickly (LH surge), LH stimulates the developing egg (follicle) and ovulation (release of the egg) follows shortly thereafter. The OPK can often help predict when you are about to ovulate.
When does the OPK become positive?
Ovulation usually happens within 12-36 hours after the OPK first turns positive, right after the LH surge is first detected. The problem with using the OPK exclusively to determine exactly when you should make love is that ovulation could have already happened when the OPK first turns positive and making love after ovulation will not get you pregnant.
This is especially true if you test only once every 24 hours. To predict ovulation and to determine the best time to have sex for getting pregnant, you may want to test twice a day, once in the morning, the other time in the early afternoon.
How to optimize sex with the OPK
To optimize your chances of getting pregnant, you should not wait to have sex only when the OPK turns positive. You should make love regularly 2-3 times a week every week, plus once a day every day during your fertility phase (the time prior to and the day of ovulation). That way you can make sure you will not miss the all-important fertile days.
LH is increased shortly before ovulation although when a woman enters menopause and her ovaries stop working, LH levels will still also rise. LH can also be increased in some situations associated with primary ovarian failure:
- Developmental defects: Ovarian agenesis (failure to develop ovaries), chromosomal abnormality, such as Turner's syndrome, ovarian steroidogenesis defect such as 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency
- Premature ovarian failure: which can be due to radiation, chemotherapy, or autoimmune disease
- Chronic anovulation: the failure to ovulate can be due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), adrenal disease, thyroid disease, or ovarian tumor
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Having been on the losing end of the presidential sweepstakes for the past eight years, I was unable to find one "silver lining" in the cloud of Mr. Bush's two elections. I was unwilling to give him the benefit of the doubt. The man was just clearly not up to the job. Compared to Bill Clinton, all of his personal failings aside, we had in George W. Bush the equivalent of Barney Fife as the leader of the free world.
There was no honeymoon period between me and George W. Bush. I wasted not one second finding fault with his policies, his inability to deliver a speech effectively, his refusal to pronounce the word "noo-klee-ur" instead of "noo-que-lur."
I was at first incredulous at how close those elections were, then depressed for weeks, and then it was just increasingly impossible to listen to the man when he came on the tube. He inspired nothing in me for his entire two terms except to click the remote. And that includes much of his performance after September 11.
So as I sit here tonight after the first day of a new era with Barack Hussein Obama as my president, I wonder about my fellow citizens who did not support him and who are in that dismal place that I was during the Bush years. How are they faring today? What are they thinking?
It is not about race for all of them. It may be about ideology, or about experience, or about military service, or equal rights, or perceptions of faith or heritage. Something about the Obama presidency makes them uneasy.
I will be optimistic here and suggest that most of them are in a "wait and see" mode, fingers crossed, waiting to see what happens when the man actually gets down to work.
The rest are digging their underground bunkers and stocking up on canned goods.
Time will tell how long his honeymoon will be with "the media" who, except for the obvious suspects, are clearly in his court. I give them about a month before they begin to tear him down and take hold of some ridiculous story about how he finally lost that famous cool and said something mean about Jessie Jackson into a microphone he thought was turned off. "Is this the REAL Barack Obama?" "What do we really know about this man?" "Tune in at 11 to hear the inside story from an anonymous staffer who was listening from the rest room down the hall."
As for me, he's got all the time he needs. He's got one hell of a mess to clean up.
As a mother of two teenaged boys, I know a thing or two about messes. What I know is, "nobody" admits to responsibility for the mess and "nobody" is interested in cleaning it up. If I had the household equivalent of the mess Mr.Obama now has before him, I'd be tempted to just torch the place and collect the insurance.
I'm confident that my president has a better plan, more courage, more energy, and a better equipped clean-up crew than I. And even though I barely have my own act together, if there is some way I can pitch in I promise I won't say "it's not my mess, let someone else clean it up."
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We all slept in and woke up late-ish. We sat together around the tablet and ate a big breakfast together. The restful peaceful morning was the perfect way to start the day before we headed out! Hverir was our first stop, and oh boy, it STANK. It smelled like one humungo fart. It's a sort of sulfur hot spring area, and the sulfur smell was a bit different than what we smelled in the faucets in Reykjavik. It was much much much stronger of a rotten egg smell. It was kinda cool though because there were some holes in some of the rocks where steam just shot out non-stop. Our shoes got super muddy walking through, but honestly it was so cool to look at and walk through. After holding our breath for a bit, we finally got to focus on how the mud floors and swamps were an amazing mix of red, yellow, green, silver, and blue. It felt like we were on another planet, like Mars or something.
Eventually we had enough of the stink and we decided to wipe off our muddy boots and continue on trekking to the next location, the Myvatn Nature Baths. We got extremely excited since they voluntarily accepted our American UC Davis Student IDs which provided us with a good 1200 ISK (~$11.51 American dollar) discount. Woot woot! This was the first dip we've had in the amazing well known sulfur-filled aquamarine waters we had all been looking forward to. We first all had to shower naked (like take off your swim suit butt-naked kind of naked) in the showers before putting on our swim suits to head into the pool. The signs are very clear about which parts of your body you need to scrub clean first, and this is all to respect and preserve the cleanliness of their nature baths, so it's important to respect that. Janae and I just took turns to brave the being naked (because there was an Icelandic lady scolding a couple other travelers for keeping their swim suits on during the pre-shower). Then we slipped into the water, which had an amazingly silky and slippery feel. Felt soooo nice on my skin. Wei left his ring on and it turned it from silver to this cool sort of black. He actually really liked what it did to the jewelry so he contemplated slipping some back for our jewelry making friend to play with, but it didn't end up happening haha.
The sulfur/silica water is apparently super good for your skin, but bad for your hair, so tie that hair up ladies! I waded around and was a bit in awe because I didn't realize that natural water could be that beautiful a color. I really enjoyed this nature bath because it wasn't too crowded. It was nice to have our space and to enjoy the mountain-filled scenery around us. Our bodies went from running across the freezing 30 degree wind to the warm water, so it felt crazy warm at first, but it started to feel a bit lukewarm after a while. This was when we realized there was a small heated tub on the side with hotter water, so we dipped into that for a while to warm up even more. We ventured into the steam rooms on the side and met another American couple from Vermont! We chatted for a bit before leaving to try and find Lake Myvatn.
We drove in circles and circles looking for Lake Myvatn. We were extremely confused and felt super lost because even though Google Maps told us we were at the vista point, we saw nothing but fields of snow. Then it clicked. We realized that we actually were standing right to the lake the entire time, but the entire lake was just frozen and covered in so much snow. LOL we felt like we were on a wild goose chase, but that's what we get for visiting the lake after a huge day of heavy snow I guess. It was slightly disappointing but pretty funny.
Then on our drive back through to the Airbnb, Harry noticed on Google Maps that Goðafoss, another crazy amazing waterfall in Iceland, was only 1km away from where we were. We took a quick spontaneous detour (don't know how in the heck we missed placing that on our itinerary) and sprinted to the falls before the sun set. We all got so excited and it was definitely one of the top waterfalls we had seen all trip. It was empty of tourists because it was so late in the day. The water was huge, majestic, and again a gorgeous hue of aqua blue. Best detour ever!!
Even though we were all extremely tired, we had just driven in to Akureyri, one of the biggest northern cities in Iceland. We hadn't been in a big city for a good few days now, so Janae and I pulled our butts up from the couch, put on some cute lipstick, and we all headed over to Græni Hatturinn, a pub/bar area to watch and Icelandic rapper perform. Honestly, we loved the vibe because we felt like such locals. In fact, I'm pretty sure we were the only non-locals there. We all ordered a glass of Tuborg Lager and sat at a table right in front of the performers. He started off fully clothed, but started taking off one shoe... then the other shoe... then his shirt.. (don't worry that's all he took off) and revealed a bunch of drawings on his body (some inappropriate and some not). On his stomach he wrote a big arrow pointing down towards his stomach to the words "this machine kills falafels". He had a couple little phallic images drawn on his arm and sides, and a huge one on his back. We honestly didn't understand a word he said because the rap was 90% in Icelandic. All we could catch were the swear words because those were the only things he said in English heh. At one point, he even stood on the chair at our table right next to Janae and started dancing and rapping like crazy. Wei even tried to hand him a beer when he was up there, but he didn't take it. The beats they dropped were pretty sick and we were diggin the feels of all his songs. It was a crazy fun local spot and did not regret mustering up the energy to explore that not one bit.


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Into the Chugach Mountains for Eddie Bauer
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This summer we got the opportunity to work with the folks at Eddie Bauer on a project literally in our backyard. Fully stocked with packs, tents, sleeping bags and latest apparel line, we shot a handful of trips into the Chugach Mountains near our home in Anchorage, Alaska. Most of the shoots revolved around backpacking or […]
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Favorite Movie Trailer of 2017, so far
What is your favorite Movie Trailer of 2017? (so far...)
There have been so many excellent trailers drop this year. We can't recall another year like it. With three massive blockbusters slated for the end of 2017, trailers in the early part of the year have been new and special! The excitement is building to a great 2017 at the movies!
Which one of these is your favorite?
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Justice League
After 2016, we were cautiously optimistic. After the Justice League trailer dropped, we are psyched out of our minds!! You know I think. This trailer showcases the DCEU is improving greatly on some of their weakest elements coming out of 2016's Batman v. Superman. Did this trailer get you psyched enough to crown it the best of the year?
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
We had this poll in mind a month ago with all of these amazing trailers dropping, but we had to wait for the BIG ONE. The Last Jedi didn't disappoint us. We love that it basically mirrors the Force Awakens teasers format because TFA had one helluva teaser trailer! This teaser gave away just enough to amp up our excitement another level. It's time for the Jedi to end. WHAT?! 😱 Wow! Want to discuss the trailer further? Head over to my discussion feature... Far, Far More to the Last Jedi Trailer Than You May Know.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
With Guardians 2 right around the corner, we didn't think the last trailer would be so EPIC! We were wrong. Groot, Rocket, everyone had an awesome teaser moment, and we even saw a quick sneak peak at Peter Quill's father Ego. Kurt Russell as a living planet, come on! How awesome is this going to be? The final trailer gets a little heavier on the plot of the movie. One more week!!!
Thor: Ragnarok
We knew Thor Ragnarok featured the Hulk and some elements of Planet Hulk. But to see Hulk and Thor in the gladiator ring is something else entirely. That wasn't the only trick up this trailer's sleeve. Mjolnir destroyed, Hela unleashed, Asgard destroyed! YES!!!! It's unbelievable how much this trailer gave us to get excited about. We also know there is so much more. Doctor Strange is rumored to play a major role. There is a certain Infinity stone still out there and a war starting in 2018. We can't wait. The end of the year is going to as big or bigger than the summer!
Spider-man: Homecoming
This is a very different trailer from the rest of the films on this list. Spider-man looks to have a much more grounded story, and that is entirely refreshing in a packed 2017. It's time to head to class with Peter Parker as he grows up to become the Spider-man we've always wanted to see on the big screen (even though we kind of like them all). Tony Stark's Iron Man looks to play a major mentor role for the budding hero. We also got a glimpse of Michael Keaton's Vulture and he looks good! We learned a lot more about the Stark-tech in Spider-man's costume. It's going to be an incredible ride for the MCU in 2017!
Wonder Woman
The DCEU's next big test is right around the corner. The latest trailer for Wonder Woman lays out more of the plot, gives a few teases for Diana's journey and showcases the beautifully powerful Amazon warrior on Themyscira. We see Diana as a child, then training before she sets off to save the world of men! The action continues to thrill and the plot looks like it has the potential to be rich and well-developed. The double dose of Diana on the big screen in Wonder Woman and then JL is as exciting as anything happening in 2017!
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The well-known Law Firm VP McMullin Solicitors with offices in Letterkenny, Ballybofey, Ballyshannon and Dublin received the Ulster Law Firm of the year award (Larger firms Category) for the third year running at the Irish Law Awards 2014 in Dublin last week.
The firm offers legal services spanning the business, private and public sectors. Partners Brian McMullin and Bernie Smith accepted the award on behalf of the firm. VP McMullin was the only Law Firm in the Northwest to receive an Award.
Founded in 1921 by Vincent McMullin, the firm has expanded over the years incorporating the former law firms of Ward & Co. (Raphoe), Wm.T. McMenamin & Son (Ballybofey) and Brittons (Ballyshannon). VP McMullin Solicitors is now one of the largest Law firms in west and northwest of Ireland.
Speaking of the firm's success Managing Partner Mr. James Sweeney commented "We are again delighted to be honoured with this very prestigious award. Providing a quality legal service to all our clients in the most effective and cost efficient manner has always been our focus. We achieve this through the hard work and dedication of all our support staff, Solicitors and Partners and through the use of technology and quality systems".
VP McMullin achieved the Q6000 Gold legal Quality Standard in October 2013.
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Team Fina suggests that, lead act Fina is set to drop her first single of 2018 soon accompanied with visuals.
Ahead of her debut album titled my love, she's been quite for a while and have finally assured fans that on the 25th of March which also happens to be her birthday, she's dropping the audio and visuals for her single titled ENVY featuring skillisbeatz who also happens to produce the song.
Envy is a song she teased months ago and stated that it was delayed due to some inconvenience surrounding production of the song but she's finally pulling it down for the enjoyment of her fans, haters and all.
Fina is one of the most promising acts emerging on the scenes of the Ghana music with many acts expressing their love and admiration for her music with the most recent been the Ghanaian based Nigerian sensation Mr eazi. Eazi recently talked about his admiration for Fina when he caught a glimpse of the live performance of the songstress at a osu club house in Accra.
Other admirers who openly expressed admiration was Enwai of Double who happens to announce that he's cooking a joint with the songstress and would drop soon.
Many fans have described Fina as a fighter and a warrior. She's the yaa asantewaa to many as she recently shed light on what female acts are going through in the hands of male music producers. Sexual harassment and threats before they get recording sessions. Narrating how she herself was a victim but never gave in to their demands and the threats they shaved for her. She promised to expose them all sooner than we expected.
Mark it that on the 25th of March which is her birthday she's dropping her first song of 2018 dubbed Envy which features high profile producer skillisbeat who also produced the song. Comes with visuals so there's much to expect


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You Want That Black Aluminum Fence so Bad? Consider These Things First
Fences serve different purposes — as a border, as property protection, and as decorative additions to both commercial and residential properties. However, certain types of fences in the market are only appropriate for particular applications. Its qualities, such as toughness, affordability, and appearance, are quite significant.
What are the things you should consider before getting a black aluminum fence installation in your home?
Law Restrictions
The law government has regulations that dictate how you should install a fence. The law limits the fence's height and style. If you live in a community, consider reviewing the terms of the contract of living in that area. In some counties, specific associations dictate the fencing options you should use.
Do you live in a quiet or busy neighborhood? Is your area of residence prone to criminal activities? Your fences should be sturdy enough to keep intruders away from your property, so better determine how high or impenetrable your fence should be. You can also consider options to customize your fence.
Reselling in Future
Is your current house a permanent home or do you have plans on selling it in the future? Installing a fence increases your property's value and attracts homebuyers. Ideally, how long you plan to stay in your property will determine the type of fencing products you should acquire.
Other Security Options
Devices such as alarm systems, surveillance cameras, and outdoor lights serve to increase the security of your property. If you have any (or a combination) of these systems, you do not have to pick a robust gate. You can simply choose to invest more in the various fencing style options.
Installing a fence in your property is a significant investment you should not leave to chance. Your location, fencing laws, and property plans will help to determine if black aluminum fences will work for you. Consult with fencing experts for further guidance on making a suitable choice and choosing quality installation for your fence.


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Successful innovation requires the right insights, a good preparation and agile processes. Verhaert shares its expertise in the innovation process by organizing audits, studies and workshops throughout the innovation cycle.
With our consultancies we are looking forward to improve your ROI on innovation and manage risks inherent to new businesses. We understand how to frame strategies for growth, create new products or businesses and drive them to the market.
The consultancy service format is based on Verhaert's proprietary innovation methodology called RICE. Its toolboxes cover strategic innovation, new product development and pre-launch.
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Diagnosis and Management of Hypothyroidism
I must confess that when reading this book, I laughed so much my husband wondered what on earth I was reading! When I told him it was a book about thyroid disease management, he couldn't understand why I was laughing so much. I was laughing because Dr Skinner's quirky sense of humour stands out throughout this book, making a serious subject very readable.
His book covers Hypothyroidism diagnosis, management, difficulties and a very interesting chapter called, "The Faux-Pas of the Decade". He also covers areas that are linked to hypothyroidism such as B12 deficiency and diabetes.
This book is different to any other book you will have read about hypothyroidism and has some very interesting sections – all done with a brilliant sense of humour!
Dr Skinner's book is available to purchase through us here
'Tears Behind Closed Doors'
In this, Diana's second edition, she sets the scene by telling her own harrowing story and explaining the triumphant way in which she overcame her illness. She goes on to examine with great clarity the multitude of signs and symptoms. Her findings and observations have been vindicated and supported by the medical profession and her work is an admirable example of powerful and productive involvement by a non-medical person.
This edition includes sections on fluoride, a history of clinical thyroidology, a website list of where you can go for further information among other updates.
Diana's book is available to purchase through us here
Your Thyroid and How to Keep it Healthy
Dr Barry Durrant-Peatfield has now published the second edition of his book, "The Great Thyroid Scandal and How to Avoid It." In the new edition, "Your Thyroid and How to Keep it Healthy" he draws on his long experience of helping patients with possible thyroid problems to explain what the implications of having an over-active or under-active thyroid are, how to spot the warning signs and how to improve the condition using diet and nutritional options.
He also tells us about the adrenal connection, Reverse T3 and Wilson's Syndrome among other topics.
Dr Peatfield's book is available to purchase from us here
Recovering With T3
Review by Lyn Mynott
Hypothyroidism can most simply be described as having too little thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism is frequently caused by an autoimmune thyroid condition known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Someone with hypothyroidism is sometimes said to have 'an under-active thyroid or 'low thyroid function'.
The standard treatment for hypothyroidism at the present time is for a doctor to prescribe a medication called levothyroxine (known as T4), which is usually taken once a day for the rest of the patient's life.
There is growing awareness that some people do not appear to recover their former health using the standard T4 thyroid medication and may remain with many symptoms of hypothyroidism including: fatigue or feeling tired all the time, weakness, feeling cold, inability to lose weight, brain fog, digestive system problems and a range of other symptoms typical of an under-active thyroid gland.
Paul Robinson discovered he was hypothyroid over twenty years ago. After many years of being treated with T4, he still had the majority of the symptoms that had first taken him to see his doctor.
Eventually, after many years had passed, during which all known thyroid hormone treatments had been tried, a thyroid medication called liothyronine sodium was used.
Liothyronine is a synthetic equivalent of the thyroid hormone T3. The use of T3 finally enabled him to make a complete recovery, although there were many lessons that he needed to learn about T3 in order to regain his health.
This book covers a vast amount of technical and practical information relating to T3 medication and details how him applied this information in order to get well. Any reader who wishes to understand more about the T3 thyroid hormone will find this book invaluable.
The book has a foreword by Dr. John C. Lowe, who was a thyroid researcher and clinician for many years and was one of the world's foremost experts on T3 and its correct use.
Dr Lowe wrote, "'Recovering with T3' is quite simply essential reading for any patient and their doctor if they are considering the use of the T3 thyroid hormone."
Parts of the book are somewhat technical and may be difficult to understand by some people. T3 only treatment is not for everyone but if you have tried all other avenues such as checking for vitamin and mineral deficiencies, T4 plus T3 or natural thyroid hormone, then this book may help you and your healthcare practitioner to look into another pathway to recovery.
There is a website - http://recoveringwitht3.com/ - which is aimed specifically to work alongside the book 'Recovering With T3' and to provide additional information. This is a small focused website intended for those people who are considering the use of the T3 thyroid hormone and wish to find out more.
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Hypothyroidism in Childhood and Adulthood
By C Phillips and D Roach
The authors of this book are identical twin sisters who have both suffered from hypothyroidism during childhood and again during adulthood (due to a reduction in their treatment). They have therefore been able to describe experiences of hypothyroidism from a personal perspective. As they both have a Bachelor of Science degree, they were also able to document their experiences from a scientific standpoint.
For more information about Donna and Coralie, visit their website www.thyroidbooks.co.uk
Donna and Coralie have been treated with Armour and this book may very well persuade your doctor to prescribe it.
Click here to buy this book through
Unless otherwise stated, Thyroid UK is in no way affiliated with the authors of the books reviewed on this webpage. Thyroid UK cannot accept any responsibility for any damage or harm caused by any treatment advice or information contained in these books. You should consult a qualified practitioner before undertaking treatment. The placing of any book review on our website should not be taken as an endorsement by Thyroid UK.


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Final Family Time
4 hours ago
From Brazil a friendly hello with my best wishes:
Hi Geraldo!
Thanks for popping by
Congratulaions to Kathryn she s a lucky woman...
Anita - logged in fine today, but then it's not as foggy!!! I was Ok on other sites for some reason It took an age to download and couldn't add a comment! Congratulations to Kathryn, what a really nice idea :-)
Wow...anita..this is wonderful..!!


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Here's another lovely family-sized home on a winding tree-lined street in a quiet residential neighborhood. Three bedrooms, finished basement, and a pool in the back yard. A great place for young children to play, and close to nearby schools and shopping.
Laura Behrens from the Morton office of Jim Maloof/REALTOR has this listing. More details at Realtor.com: 6930 N Fox Point Drive, Peoria, Illinois, 61614.


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About Us
At Los Angeles Premier Water Polo Club, we strive to provide our members with a healthy water polo experience that will enable them to realize their potential both in the water and out.
Based at Harvard-Westlake School, we are an elite-level club with boys' and girls' teams in all age groups, with the facilities and resources to enable us to be on the forefront of water polo techniques, tactics, and teaching methodologies. Our focus is on the physical and mental development of our members, and everything we do – from training progressions to film sessions, injury-prevention techniques to club events – we do with that in mind.
How We Started
Premier was founded in 2012. With the beautiful, state-of-the-art Copses Family Pool having just been completed at Harvard-Westlake, Head Coach Brian Flacks saw an opportunity to create a new kind of club: a club that could give its members a more focused, consistent, and well-rounded water polo experience.
Our Training
With a centralized location, abundant pool space, and a collaborative team of coaches, Premier is able to combine the vertically-integrated, academy-style training methodologies of the best European clubs with the care and individual-attention of a high school program. We have a codified, multi-tiered training program for each level of development. This allows for all of our coaches to have consistent lessons and expectations, and for all of our players to have a logical, incremental progression of fundamentals and skills that enables success at each level of competition – 10-and-under through high school, and beyond.
Our Culture
Premier was not created to teach water polo techniques; it was created to establish a more complete water polo experience. The club is built around consistency: consistent coaches and teammates, consistent training locations and times, consistent skills and expectations. We want our members to feel unified. Our close ties with Harvard-Westlake only deepen that: consistent values and a more immersive educational (in and out of the water) experience are the hallmarks of our program. Just like the school, we strive for excellence, and in that consistency, in that immersion, our success lies.


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friday favorites #16/
Happy Cinco de Mayo! I, for one, will be celebrating with my first post-baby margarita on the beach tonight! I crave margaritas with every pregnancy, so this will be a treasured moment for me.
This weekend we have family in town for Lewis's baptism, and I'm so excited for some quality family time! I'm running on a serious sleep deficit, since Lewis is waking up at least every 2 hours to eat, but am fueling up on coffee, nutritious foods, and tons of water to keep my energy up during the day, so I can enjoy their visit to the fullest! (Plus lots of hands to help with the kids doesn't hurt either.)
Anyway, here we go! First Friday Favorites post-baby:
Friday Favorites
1. My mom!
I honestly don't know how we would have gotten through this past week without my mom's help. Besides the obvious need for another adult, since I am not allowed to lift anything heavier than 10 lbs or drive, she has been making this time of transition so special for Pippa and Teddy by taking them to the beach, out for donuts, to the play place at McDonalds, to the park, and more! It's also been so nice to have someone to help clean the house when I can't perform a lot of the normal chores I'm used to doing throughout the day. We've decided she can't leave Florida!
2. Sibling love
These two have been so great with their baby brother! Pippa requests to hold him infinity times throughout the day, and will not let someone take him once she has him in her clutches. Teddy will camp out next to the baby's bouncy chair and pet him while cooing, "Baby!" He even ventured so far as to ask to hold Lewis yesterday! Of course, I had one hand on the baby the whole time, because Teddy is only 21 months after all.
3. LILLEbaby
Before Lewis was born, I knew one of the most important things I could invest in was a baby carrier I would actually use. I have a Moby wrap, which I loved when I was in Minnesota. However, it just feels like way too much fabric for Florida summers.
Enter the LILLEbaby. When they offered to send me a carrier to try out, I was so excited, because I had heard so many mom friends recommend the LILLEbaby! I'm happy to report that I tried it out, not even a week after having a C-section, and it was so comfortable! I couldn't believe how light it felt on my back and shoulders, since the weight is distributed to your hips as well. I also asked the kind folks at LILLEbaby for advice on the best carrier for warm weather, that would also transition into toddlerhood. They highly recommended the Complete Airflow, since it's made with breathable fabric to keep baby cool. I have a feeling Baby Lewis will be living in this carrier!
Here's my affiliate link --> LILLEbaby
If you're expecting a baby, or looking for a carrier, this is by far the most comfortable one I've tried!
4. Outside time
Both Pippa and Teddy got their birthday presents from Nanny and Granddad early (they both have summer birthdays), to help Nanny keep them entertained while she stays here. Little Miss Pippa got herself a new big girl bike (make it stop! She's growing up too fast!), and Teddy got a t-ball set. The kids have been living outside playing with their new prized possessions, which is fine by me, because they've been exhausted by the end of the day!
Teddy's actually getting quite proficient with the bat (somewhat terrifying), and constantly asks to play "bahbio" , or baseball, and Pippa's been biking like a champ! Check out my Instagram stories for footage of their new skills!
5. Sales!
Ok, mamas. I've got the inside scoop for you! I've been rotating the kids' clothes with summer coming up, and have noticed a few gaps in their wardrobe. Gymboree has 40% off your entire purchase this weekend, PLUS you can get free shipping on top of that if you use the code AFF. A few of my favorite picks for the kids are this cold shoulder dress for Pippa, this island boy outfit for Teddy, and this beauty look for Lewis.
Don't forget about yourself, mama! 30% off adult styles at Old Navy. I can't get enough of this summery off-the-shoulder tank! (I'm getting closer every day to wearing normal clothes. Adiós, maternity wear!)
Really eyeing up this linen romper from Gap. 40% off with code YOURS. Bonus! It's nursing friendly :)
That's it for this Friday! What's got you smiling this week? Have a wonderful weekend!
Linking up with Carolina Charm and Hello Happiness for Five on Friday, and Andrea from Momfessionals for Friday Favorites!


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The little things… day 28
A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying… that he is wiser today than he was yesterday. ~Alexander Pope, in Swift, Miscellanies
I'm grateful for…
Quiet Sunday mornings when the dogs and the kid are still asleep and I get to play scrabble with hubby… all the made up words he thinks he's getting away with… learning how to spell better… finding out I've been using certain words in the wrong context.
I'm letting go of…
Using the excuse that English is my second language… excessive use of my phone to play word games – I would much rather see hubby's expression when I get 75 points on scrabble using 2 tiles.
Scrabble is our favorite word game. We also love Bananagrams and Boggle. Sometimes, it takes us four hours to play just one game, yes we use the dictionary and take our time. Do you like word games too?
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My husband and I love Scrabble. We even took it on our honeymoon. Now we mostly play Words With Friends, with each other and with other friends. I love being able to stay connected with him throughout the day via WWF on my phone.
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atungal fire brought under control
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Kathmandu– The fire broke out at the Dipak Cotton Industry at Satungal in Chandragiri Municipality-16 was brought under control at 4:00 am this morning, according to the official.
Fire fighters and security personnel worked together to extinguish the fire that occurred at the cotton industry and a nearby business firm named Ananda Trade Concerns.
The fire turned violent after it caught the chemicals of the Ananda Trade Concerns, it is said. According to Chief of Metropolitan Police Circle at Thankot Kumar Bikram Thapa, no human casualty was reported in the incident adding that the entire detail of the losses is awaited.
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Today we've been looking forward to present Vesturkot and Þóroddsstaðir:
Vesturkot is located in the south of Iceland, 25 km east of Selfoss. The owners of the farm are Finnur Ingólfsson and Kristín Vigfúsdóttir. Þórarinn Ragnarsson is working on the farm training and showing the horses.
"In 2005 we got ownership of Vesturkot and since then it has only been known for horse breeding. Before that it was a farm for cows. We changed the cowshed into a stable for about 30 horses. Also, we built a 900 square-meter riding hall and an oval track.
Our greatest breeding achievement is definitely Spuni frá Vesturkoti, the highest judged Icelandic horse in the world. We are really proud of him. Vesturkot's breeding goal is to breed beautiful built, good tempered and talented horses.
First and foremost, we look at the temperament as we think that a good temperament is the most precious quality in a horse. Then we try to choose a stallion that has the same qualities as the mare but also compensate her weaknesses. We get around 5-7 foals each year. We think that's a good number for our size of breeding.
The Horse Expo guests can be looking forward to get to know Vesturkot better and see how we operate. And of course they will get to meet Spuni and some of his offspring! "
Spuni at Landsmót in 2014 when he won the A Class Gæðingar and Hátíð frá Vesturkoti who has 8,27 in total, 8,42 for riding abilities and 8.05 for conformation.
Þóroddsstaðir is located in the south of Iceland, 10 km from Laugarvatn, which is the nearest village. The farm has been in the family since 1953. Today Bjarni and Magga live there with their family.
"Þóroddsstaðir – Laugarvatn is á well-known breeding farm. Horses have been bred there for more than half a century. Horses from Þóroddsstaðir – Laugarvatn have been prominent all the time, and every now and then they have been among the best. Þóroddur frá Þóroddsstöðum and Trausti frá Þóroddsstöðum must be our greatest breeding achievements. And several other stallions and breeding mares have gotten honorary prize for offspring.
Our breeding goal is to fulfill our dreams about well–shaped horses with great riding abilities. A special emphasis – in addition to what is most common – is on tölt and pace, healthy and right shaped feet, great mane and tale, willingness and good temperament. It's important to us that a stallion's weaknesses can´t be accepted because of the mare´s strength – or vice versa. This year we'll get 10 foals.
Our children have had their first and only riding experience on these horses. As grown-ups they have become outstanding riders and trainers. That is also a breeding goal, by the way! The breeding will soon be taken over by our son Bjarni, and many of the horses are already owned by him.
We are really looking forward to welcome the Horse Expo guests. They will see an ordinary family farm, which has been buildt up in a long time by its own money. The facilities may be better on many horsefarms, but we believe that the horses are extraordinary: You might expect to see the stallions Þóroddur, Trausti, Ófeigur, Gikkur, the young mares Dagsbrún, Harpa, Fjöður, Helgi, Hnáta and the pace genius Hera(Iceland´s record holder in 250 m pace), the five-gait champion prospect Hnokki – and several other horses. Some of them will definitely be ridden for you! If someone in the group of guests has any wishes of buying a horse, it would be nice to know in advance. Among horses for sale are 1st prize mares, very fast pace horses, promising competition horses as well as good riding horses.
We hope that The Horse Expo will help us promote our breeding: We are looking forward to showing you our horses and to share our emphasis, mentality and ideals of horse breeding."


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THE RAPTURE INTRODUCES a version of life in early-twenty-first-century Britain that is at once clearly recognizable and yet somewhat distorted, recalling the introduction of Atlantican society in The Paper Eater. The shift that has apparently taken place between the world familiar to the reader and that of Jensen's fiction is immediately evident from the evocation in the novel's opening sentence: "That summer, the summer all the rules began to change" (TR, 3). The opening in medias res onto a situation in which some unstoppable cataclysm has already taken place, the effects of which will be felt in the course of the novel, is a typical technique of Jensen's, and the opening sentence, with its suggestion of disruption and discontinuity with the past, clearly echoes Charlotte's reference in the prologue of My Dirty Little Book of Stolen Time to "the laws of time [being] turned on their head" (ST, 3).
Britain in 2013 in The Rapture is on the very verge of a crisis that is apparently linked to climate change, with drought followed by "maverick weather" (4)—during which the winds wreak destruction, "flattening corn, uprooting trees, smashing hop silos and storage barns"—having become customary (4). The novel is set largely in Hadport, a fictional town on the Kent coast. A series of short info-dumps establishes the parameters of the disaster: "The latest projections predict the loss of the Arctic ice cap and a global temperature rise of up to six degrees within Bethany's lifetime" (23). It becomes clear that a battle against the elements is played out on a daily basis, with sunglasses and sunscreen among the absolute necessities carried at all times by the wheelchair-bound Gabrielle Fox. "The heat is abrasive, a hairdryer with no off-switch…. Everyone is wearing sunglasses. I can't think of the last time I saw anyone's eyes in daylight. Or the last time I bared mine" (35).
This is a world that is no longer evolving, no longer developing or growing, but rather is waiting for the end, a recurrent chronotope in Jensen's work. It is also a world that is rapidly running out of oil, and that has never recovered from the "global financial crisis" (10).