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The Facts About Hormonal Imbalance Therapies
By: Michael Lam, MD, MPH; Dorine Lam, RDN, MS, MPH
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
There may be things about hormonal imbalance that are affecting your quality of life. Could what you dont know about hormonal imbalance be causing you discomfort? Is what you dont know about hormonal imbalance degrading your life? Keep reading to learn more about hormonal imbalance and discover ways to improve your life. Testosterone is produced by both men and women but the amount produced by women is much smaller and the production comes from the adrenal glands. A decline in the testosterone level is associated with decrease in sex drive and libido in both sexes. This condition is commonly observed in those with Adrenal Fatigue. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) re-energizes the entire body, increases lean muscle mass, and reverses the fat accumulation and muscular atrophy characteristic of aging in normal people. Unfortunately, the tricky thing about hormonal imbalance, is that aggressive use of testosterone in Adrenal Fatigue can lead to over stimulation and eventually to adrenal crashes.
Pre-TRT workups should include a complete history and physical examination, together with a battery of blood tests including male hormonal profile and cancer screening tests such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) to rule out any relative or absolute contraindications to testosterone replacement therapy. Various forms of synthetic testosterone have traditionally been used and these include oral, sublingual, intramuscular injection, and trans-dermal patches. While these synthetic hormones have been widely used with beneficial effects, there are drawbacks to their use. Keep reading to learn even more about hormonal imbalance.
Oral synthetic preparations result in short-term elevation and undesirably high inter-individual and intra-individual variability of concentrations of testosterone. There are also commonly associated elevations of liver function tests and abnormalities at liver scans. Despite this, oral preparations still constitute about a third of prescriptions filled in the United States. Some common forms are pure testosterone, methyl testosterone, sublingual methyl testosterone and fluoxymesterone.e
The injectable synthetic testosterone is etherified. It is safe, effective, and the least expensive androgen preparation available. Learn more about hormonal imbalance treatment. Keep reading. When injected into a large muscle, it slowly absorbs and lasts longer, taking effect over several days to weeks. Injections eliminate the natural daily diurnal rhythm of testosterone production-high at night and early morning and low during the day. Testosterone enanthate and cypionate are forms commonly used and they have comparable pharmacokinetics. Both result in supra-physiologic concentration of testosterone for one to four days after injection. A satisfactory regimen is to administer 200 mg of one of these esters once every two weeks intramuscularly, but a more physiologic replacement therapy would be 100 mg of one of these on a weekly basis.
Trans-dermal synthetic TRT systems are perhaps the most commonly used and they come in scrotal and non-scrotal forms. Clinical studies about hormonal imbalance have shown that both are effective forms of androgen replacement. The advantage of the scrotal form is that it produces high levels of circulating dihydrotestosterone (DHT) due to the high 5-alpha-reductase enzyme activity of scrotal skin and it requires shaving the scrotum. Inadequate scrotal size and adherence problems are limitations. Skin irritation does occur in those with sensitive skin. Non-scrotal skin patch's advantage is that the serum testosterone concentration profile mimics the normal circadian variation observed in healthy young men. However, skin irritation is more common, with over 50 percent of users experiencing some form of site reaction sometimes during treatment. Pretreatment with corticosteroid creams (not the ointment forms) has been shown to reduce the severity and incidence of skin irritation without significantly affecting testosterone absorption from the patch helping us to learn more about hormonal imbalance treatments.
When learning about hormonal imbalance, it is important to remember that testosterone replacement can have undesirable side effects, including frequent or persistent erections, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, ankle swelling, or virilization of the female sexual partner. Breast enlargement can also develop as testosterone can be converted to estrogen via the enzyme aromatase. More serious complications include water retention, liver toxicity, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea and prostate enlargement. These side effect risks are relatively uncommon when the dosage is closely monitored to that found physiologically in the body.
Results of testosterone replacement may not be evident for several weeks. Impotence may not be corrected after several months of therapy despite improvement in other andropause symptoms. For these patients, evaluation for causes of erectile dysfunction other than hypogonadism due to andropause is indicated.
Close monitoring of serum testosterone levels should be carried out for patients on testosterone. Other signs, such as acne, increase in breast size, and tenderness should be checked. After one week or more of trans-dermal TRT, serum testosterone levels can be measured about 12 hours after patch application and the dosage can then be adjusted accordingly. For oral methyltestosterone therapy, no assays are available to monitor therapy. For patients on the injectable form, nadir testosterone levels should be obtained three to four months prior to the next injection.
In studying about hormonal imbalance, we learn the alternatives to testosterone includes the testosterone precursors, androstenedione and androstenediol, which are available in oral capsules or sublingual sprays.
While testosterone replacement is one of the most effective ways to boost energy, extensive workup should be conducted prior to its use. This hormone should not be used in people with normal testosterone levels. In the Adrenal Fatigue setting, testosterone replacement is seldom necessary as there are many more gentle nutrients available without the body being exposed to this strong androgen.
One of the causes of the disruptions of sleeping patterns for people suffering from Adrenal Fatigue and aging is the reduction in the nightly release of melatonin by the pineal gland. Many people have discovered that bedtime doses of melatonin will restore their ability to have a sound and peaceful night's sleep. This helps not only with sleep onset insomnia (difficulty in falling asleep), but also sleep maintenance insomnia (waking up at night and unable to fall back to sleep).
In our studies, we have learned about hormonal imbalance and its interactions with melatonin. Melatonin levels are known to decline drastically with age. Since melatonin and FSH appear to be antagonistic in women, the same relationship may be true for men. It has been postulated that melatonin may even act to normalize (lower) gonadotropin levels. It is one of the few substances that have repeatedly been shown to extend the maximum life span of experimental animals. While low doses of melatonin (0.5 to 6 mg) act as a natural sleeping pill, high doses of melatonin (20 mg or more) have excellent anti-oxidative properties and are being used commonly in alternative medicine circle to fight breast cancer. Because of its ability to cross the blood brain barrier, melatonin is also a highly effective compound that can fight cancer that has metastasized to the brain or in treating other neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's Disease or Alzheimer's Disease.
The exact dosage of melatonin varies greatly among people as the dosage curve is not linear. This is especially true in Adrenal Fatigue. Trial and error is, therefore, the best method. A higher dose does not mean more potency as some people may feel better with a smaller dose. To normalize sleep and the bio clock, a good dosage to start is 0.5 to 1 mg and this should gradually be increased if there are no adverse side effects.
A slight disorientation and dizziness may be experienced for the first few hours after waking up when melatonin treatment is first started. This hangover sensation should go away after a few nights of melatonin use. If it persists, a reduced dose is recommended. Some people require as much as 60mg to before it begins to work. This is contraindicated in a pregnant or nursing mother, children, women trying to conceive, people who are on prescription steroids or who have a mental illness, severe allergies, or immune system cancers such as lymphoma.
There are a few rules for the effective use of melatonin. Firstly, always take this hormone just before bedtime. If you take it earlier in the day, it may disrupt sleeping and waking cycles. Those who wake up with a hangover may wish to take it earlier in the evening instead of at bedtime.
Progesterone (and Estrogen Dominance)
Estrogen and progesterone work in synchronization with each other as checks and balances to achieve hormonal harmony in both sexes. It is not the absolute deficiency of estrogen or progesterone but rather the relative dominance of estrogen and relative deficiency of progesterone that is main culprit in Adrenal Fatigue. Let us examine this in more detail.
What we know about hormonal imbalance is that while sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone decline with age gradually, there is a drastic change in the rate of decline during the perimenopausal and menopausal years for the women in these two hormones.
From age 35 to 50, there is a 75% reduction in production of progesterone in the female body. Estrogen, during the same period, only declines about 35%. By menopause, the total amount of progesterone made in the body is extremely low, while estrogen is still present in the body at about half its pre-menopausal level. With the gradual drop in estrogen but severe drop in progesterone, there is insufficient progesterone to counteract the amount of estrogen in our body. This state is called Estrogen Dominance.
About Hormonal Imbalance
Estrogen Dominance affects about half the women in the United States. It is caused by an imbalance between 'the stimulating hormone' estrogen and 'the calming hormone' progesterone and is the cause of many metabolic dysfunction symptoms. Many women in their mid-thirties, most women during perimenopausal (mid-forties), and essentially all women during menopause (age 50 and beyond) are overloaded with estrogen and at the same time suffering from progesterone deficiency because of the severe drop in physiological production during this period. This is further compounded by stress and the environment, both of which result in the body's overall estrogen load. The end result – excessive estrogen relative to progesterone is a condition we call estrogen dominance.
What is so bad about estrogen dominance? It is the root cause of a myriad of illnesses. Conditions associated with this include fibrocystic breast disease, PMS, uterine fibroids, breast cancer, endometriosis, infertility problem, endometrial polyps, PCOS, auto-immune disorders, low blood sugar problems and menstrual pain, among many others.
Estrogen dominance and Adrenal Fatigue are closely related. One of the hallmarks of Adrenal Fatigue Stage 3B is the presence of Estrogen Dominance. When the adrenals are stressed, their response is to increase cortisol output and this requires more progesterone, a precursor. Cortisol output rises in Stage 1 and Stage 2 of Adrenal Fatigue. As adrenal weakness advances, cortisol output will begin to decline after peak production cannot be sustained and the adrenal glands become tired. The body's increased need for cortisol depletes the progesterone levels. As more progesterone (and also pregnenolone) is shunted or sequestered to make cortisol, less is available to balance off the estrogen. As a result, there is a relative increase in estrogen in the body compared to progesterone during Adrenal Fatigue, further compounding any pre-existing Estrogen Dominance.
Most women with Stage 3B Adrenal Fatigue or higher invariably suffer from Estrogen Dominance as a result. Those women who suffer from one condition tend to have the other condition to some degree. Because the symptoms are similar, Estrogen Dominance, when prominent, can mask the underlying Adrenal Fatigue, which then is overlooked. Clinicians can be misled into believing that the root problem is Estrogen Dominance when in fact it is Adrenal Fatigue in disguise. Administration of hormone replacement, natural or otherwise, may give temporary relief but it will normally fail over time if adrenal recovery is not first given the primary focus. Conversely, symptoms of Estrogen Dominance tend to subside when optimum adrenal health returns.
Another common reason for low progesterone levels is the anovulatory cycle (a menstrual cycle in which there is no ovulation). In Adrenal Fatigue, the body's emergency repair system is activated but priority is given to metabolic balance to keep the basic bodily functions, such as blood pressure and blood sugar, stable. Reproductive functions are considered to be low priority at this point and accordingly, ovulation can be temporary shutdown. In fact, many women under high stress will have irregular menstrual cycles and amenorrhea for this reason. Without the ovulation, there is no corpus luteum to make additional progesterone for the cycle. The lowered progesterone level leaves the women with an excessive estrogenic effect due to the deficiency of progesterone.
Estrogen Dominance can also be caused by excessive estrogenic stimulation from other sources. As Adrenal Fatigue progresses (with the exception of adrenal failure), weight gain is usually the norm as the body tries to slow down metabolism to conserve energy. When this happens, excessive fatty tissues are accumulated and fat cells will make estrogen and this estrogen will, in turn, cause fatty tissue growth. Both Estrogen Dominance and Adrenal Fatigue will lead to excessive estrogen and relative progesterone deficiency.
Those who are on birth control pill, as well as those who are exposed to environmental estrogen-like compounds called xenoestrogen, may compound that problem. Chemicals that mimic estrogen can be found in many plastics and they can enter the food chain when microwaving food in plastic dishes or when plastic wraps and containers are used. These estrogen-like compounds can also come from eating non-organic food as livestock are typically given potent estrogenic substances ('super-estrogens') to make them more grow faster.
Estrogen also increases thyroid-binding proteins in the bloodstream. Thyroid blood test results may, therefore, be normal although there may be insufficient free thyroid hormone in the tissues, resulting in a state of sub-clinical or secondary clinical hypothyroidism.
When estrogen levels are high, the adrenal cortex will fail to respond to signals from the brain. A woman with Estrogen Dominance may have adequate levels of total cortisol in her bloodstream and blood tests of total cortisol may be well within the normal range. However, her free available cortisol level may be low. Since only free cortisol can pass through cell membranes and activate the receptors inside the cell, the effectiveness of cortisol is blunted at the cellular level.
Synthetic progesterone called Progestin is sometimes prescribed to combat such deficiency by conventional physicians but this can make matters worse. Progestin is similar to progesterone but acts differently from progesterone because it is molecularly different. Our bodies cannot convert the Progestin into cortisol to help the adrenals or convert them into any other hormonal compounds as we can with bio-identical progesterone. Progestin can also be highly toxic and hard to break down in those people suffering from advanced Adrenal Fatigue, leading to a build-up of toxic metabolites in the body.
Reducing estrogen overload is an important clinical goal in Adrenal Fatigue recovery. Healing the adrenals indirectly helps improve this by allowing more progesterone to be available to offset the estrogen. Direct help to the estrogen-progesterone balance will indirectly support the adrenals by making more progesterone available for cortisol production. Both go hand in hand. In addition, progesterone itself has a toning down, calming and sleep-supporting effect which will further help to restore the stressed adrenals.
The easiest way to restore balance to Estrogen Dominance is with natural progesterone which is different from the prescription Progestin mentioned above. There are different ways to take progesterone and they can the women differently. There are many delivery systems available, but for most women, the low dose topical form is most inexpensive and works well. However, the right dosage and time are the keys and this is especially true in the case of Adrenal Fatigue.
Wrong dosage or timing can make Adrenal Fatigue condition worse and may even trigger adrenal crashes. People who are in low clearance state which is characteristic of Adrenal Exhaustion need to be especially careful. For these people, even normal physiological dose may be too much for the body to handle. The temptation to overcome Estrogen Dominance may be great, especially if the clinical symptoms are severe but it is always best to heal the adrenals first as much as possible and delay the administration of natural progesterone until the body becomes ready. The stronger the body, the better it is able to tolerate natural progesterone and the stronger the liver will be to metabolize the chemical.
There has been some controversy regarding which form is best to take the progesterone. Physicians tend to favor oral form (Prometrium), which is a prescription medication. Since around 80% is broken down by the liver, to get a 20mg blood level dose, you will need to take a 100mg capsule. This places an extra burden on the liver as it is the clearance center for this hormone. Most with Adrenal Fatigue are already stressed and in low clearance state, to begin with and this overload of oral progesterone may trigger adrenal crashes when the liver is being overwhelmed sub-clinically. Blood level tends to be short lasting and as a result, it may require splitting the original dose into 2 doses daily to get a more even or stable blood level throughout the day/night. In short, oral form of progesterone is not recommended for those suffering from Adrenal Fatigue.
Troche (soft tablets you dissolve under your tongue) is another option. It is less convenient than a capsule but less messy than a cream overall. To get the physiological level of 20mg, you need a 20mg troche. Some people don't like sucking on a tablet for the 1-2 minutes it takes to dissolve. Blood level tends to be short lasting and it may require splitting the original dose into 2 doses daily to get a more stable blood level throughout the day/night. Furthermore, it is also expansive.
Topical progesterone cream is the most common and it comes in a variety of concentrations. The best for people suffering from Adrenal Fatigue is the low-dose over the counter form. To get a 20mg blood level, you need to apply 20mg. Progesterone is lipophilic and it likes to stay in a fatty environment, allowing us to modulate the rate of release. Application to an area such as the abdomen with a thick fatty layer will slow the release. Application to an area such as the wrist or a thin fatty layer would lead to faster release. Cream tends to be a bit messy, but for most women, this is the best alternative overall and the least expensive. For best results, one needs to rotate the site of application to allow the skin to refresh itself. Many over the counter brands are available and they vary greatly in quality. Topical progesterone cream tends to release slowly over hours, days, or weeks from fatty tissue deposits. If used correctly, a steady blood level of progesterone can be achieved better with cream than by any other practical method. Those in Adrenal Fatigue will do much better with the topical form of progesterone as compared to other forms.
Women suffering from Adrenal Fatigue should be especially careful of high potency progesterone cream which is commercially available because it can trigger adrenal crashes. Even normal potency cream may sometimes be too much for those suffering from Adrenal Fatigue.
Side Effects of Natural Progesterone
As with most hormones, too much can cause problems. In the case of Adrenal Fatigue, even a small amount below physiological amount can be a big problem. In addition to intolerance and sensitivity, too much progesterone is actually counterproductive. Chronically high dose of progesterone over many months will eventually cause progesterone receptors to turn off, reducing its effectiveness and may lead to toxic side effects. Some possible side effects include:
- An anesthetic and intoxicating effect such as slight sleepiness. Excess progesterone down-regulates estrogen receptors, and the brain's response to estrogen are needed for serotonin production. When this happens, simply reduce the dose until the sleepiness goes away.
- Some women report paradoxical Estrogen Dominance symptoms for the first week or two after starting progesterone. It is also common for those who have been deficient in progesterone for years, in the initial application of progesterone, to experience some water retention, headaches Bland swollen breasts. These are symptoms of Estrogen Dominance, but paradoxically they are exhibited in the initial stages of progesterone application, as the estrogen receptors are being re-sensitized by the progesterone and "waking up". This usually goes away by itself and is not a sign of toxicity.
- Edema (water retention). This is likely to be caused by excess conversion to deoxycortisol, a mineralocorticoid made in the adrenal glands that cause water retention.
- Candida. Excess progesterone can inhibit anti-Candida white blood cells and this can lead to bloating and gas.
- Lowered libido. Excess progesterone blocks the conversion of testosterone to DHT. This primarily happens to men.
- Excessive progesterone can also lead to the increase in androgen production and ultimately an increase in estrogen production within the adrenal hormonal synthesis pathway as the body shunts the excessive progesterone to these other hormones.
How to Apply Progesterone Cream
It is important to be as accurate as possible when applying progesterone cream. The best low dose progesterone cream should contain 1.7% of progesterone and yield 20 mg of progesterone per application. The simplest application method is through the use of a metered pump that measures the exact amount (20 mg), each time the pump is pressed. Progesterone is best absorbed where the skin is relatively thin and well supplied with capillary blood flow. Areas such as the face, neck, upper chest and inner arms are good areas for application. Spread out to as big an area as possible for maximum absorption and allow for as much time as possible for absorption. Therefore, bedtime application is best if you are applying it once a day. Twice a day application is best but it may be too troublesome for most people. Lastly, rotate to different areas to avoid saturation in any one particular site.
Here is a sample rotational application protocol:
- Day 1 morning: Apply to the right side of the back of the neck.
- Day 1 before bed: Apply to the left side of the back of the neck.
- Day 2 morning: Apply to the right wrist area, with palm facing up.
- Day 2 before bed: Apply to the left wrist area, with palm facing up.
- Day 3 morning: Apply to the underside of the right upper arm.
- Day 3 before bed: Apply to the underside of the left upper arm.
- Repeat this cycle from day 4 onwards. In other words, day 4 will be the same as day 1, and day 5 will be the same as day 2, etc.
Practically speaking, the best gauge for the ideal dose should not be determined by any laboratory test alone. It is important to rely on the relief of symptoms when figuring out the ideal dose. The right dose is the dose that works. This is especially critical in Adrenal Fatigue. Always start only after the adrenal functional reserve is well established. Start with a small dose if in doubt and slowly scale up under professional guidance.
The following are general recommendations for topical progesterone cream application that may need to be modified in specific situations:
Women in premenopausal – still ovulating:
- Direction for those on no hormonal supplementation: Count the day the period begins as the first day. Apply 20mg (one full pump when properly dosed) of natural progesterone every day from day 12 to day 26. Those with longer cycles may wish to use from day 10 to day 28. Begin the cream after ovulation that usually occurs about 10 to 12 days after your period begins. If bleeding starts before day 26, stop applying the progesterone cream and start counting up to day 12, and start again.
Women in perimenopausal (still menstruating with menopausal symptoms and/or PMS but not ovulating):
- Directions: Count the day the period begins as the first day. Apply 20 mg of natural progesterone (one full pump when properly dosed) from day 7 to day 27. If your period begins early, stop using Progesterone cream while you are bleeding.
Women in menopause (not menstruating):
- Directions about hormonal imbalance for those who are not on estrogen replacement therapy: Choose a calendar day, such as the first day of the month. Apply 20 mg of natural progesterone (one full pump when properly dosed) of natural progesterone daily from day 1 to 25. Let the body rest for the rest of the month. If a woman has not been taking progesterone for a number of years, the body-fat progesterone is probably low. In this case, double up on the application for the first 2 months, and return to normal physiological dose thereafter.
Estrogen represents an entire family of female related hormones and consists of three components: E1 (estrone), E2 (estradial), and E3 (estriol). E1 is the most potent and carcinogenic. E3 is the most gentle and in fact has anti-cancer properties. In the body, these hormones exist in perfectly balanced proportions. The amount of E3 is highest, while E1 is lowest. Estrogen is manufactured primarily in three places of the body: ovaries, adrenal glands, and fat cells. Your chances of Estrogen Dominance increase if you are overweight.
Receptor dysfunction can also trigger Estrogen Dominance. This is more commonly seen in skinny women that are not under any apparent stress but are clinically symptomatic. Because estrogen deficiency or dominance can produce similar symptoms, estrogen replacement, whether it is natural or synthetic, needs to proceed with care.
Most women who have Adrenal Fatigue are in a state of Estrogen Dominance due to progesterone deficiency. This is made with women who are also overweight. Symptoms consistent with excessive estrogen such as PMS, endometriosis, fluid retention, depression, fibrocystic breast disease are commonly associated the Ovarian-Adrenal-Thyroid Axis Imbalance characteristic of women who are in Stage 3B Adrenal Fatigue.
The best way to normalize Estrogen Dominance is through the use of natural progesterone. From time to time, a woman can present with the all too familiar symptoms of Estrogen Dominance, but in fact she is estrogen deficient. This is usually more prevalent in women with normal or below normal weight. The physiology is unclear, but may be related to receptor site or transport dysfunction. Enhancing liver function also can be helpful.
As mentioned earlier in this article about hormonal imbalance, symptoms of estrogen deficiency can be similar to Estrogen Dominance. Those with these symptoms occurring from day 4-14 of menstrual cycle should be on the alert for estrogen deficiency if they fit the weight distribution profile and should learn about hormonal imbalance. Estrogen replacement can be of great relief once the woman's adrenal function has been stabilized. Because estrogen is metabolized by the liver, the majority of those with advanced Adrenal Fatigue will concurrently have weak liver function and slow clearance. Aggressive use of estrogen when the liver and adrenals are not normalized can actually make the Adrenal Fatigue condition worse off and may trigger adrenal crashes, making it important to know all you can about hormonal imbalance.
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Dr. Lam's Key Question
What are the risks of untreated hormone imbalance?
Depending on what kind of hormones are left untreated you may or may not experiences that make you concerned about hormonal imbalance. If you are concerned about hormonal imbalance, note that if your thyroid is not functioning properly, metabolism may go down, feeling of fatigue, lethargic, or other health issues can surface. For ovarian hormones, irregular cycles, PMS, infertility, miscarriage, or breast cancer are just a few problems. For Adrenals, inability to handle stress, fight and flight, hypoglycemia, weight gain, fatigue are just some symptoms. For those of you that continue to wonder about hormonal imbalance, continue also to read and learn and educate yourself concerning health options.
Again, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I read the wealth of information on O.A.T. Axis Imbalance. It's a blessing to know there are doctors such as yourself who have chosen to become knowledgeable in this area.


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Last time we discussed the history of the toothbrush, but have you ever wondered about the toothpaste you use? Apparently toothpaste has been around for a long time in some shape or fashion, longer in fact than the toothbrush. The first formula for toothpaste was created by, you guess it, the Egyptians, in 5000 BC. A concoction made up of crushed rock salt, mint, dried iris flowers and pepper, were mixed together which created a powder, when mixed with water, was used in cleaning teeth. Also a power of crusted oyster shells and bones was often used. But let's not forget the ancient Greeks and Romans, who used a powder made up of ashes of ox hooves and burned eggshells and added more flavoring to help with bad breath, as well as powdered charcoal and bark.
According to spearseducation.com, here are some important dates in the history of toothpaste:
1780: People were known to scrub their teeth with a powder that was made up of mainly burnt bread. That's right – what a lot of us eat for breakfast was once considered an effective solution for clean and healthy teeth.
1824: A dentist named Peabody added soap to toothpaste for added cleanliness. Soap was later replaced by sodium lauryn sulfate to create a smooth paste.
1873: The first commercially produced, nice-smelling toothpaste was launched by Colgate and sold in a jar.
1892: Dr. Washington Sheffield is the first person to put toothpaste in a collapsible tube. It has been suggested that this version of toothpaste is the most similar to today's version.
1914: Fluoride is added to toothpastes after discovering it significantly decreased dental cavities.
1975: Herbal toothpastes, such as Tom's, becomes available as an alternative to cleaning teeth without fluoride. These toothpastes include ingredients like peppermint oil, myrrh and plant extracts.
1987: Edible toothpaste is invented. What is mainly used by children just learning to brush their teeth was actually invented by NASA so astronauts could brush their teeth without spitting into a zero-gravity abyss.
1989: Rembrandt invented the first toothpaste that claimed to whiten and brighten your smile.
The toothpastes we find today typically contain fluoride, coloring, flavoring, sweetener, as well as ingredients that make the toothpaste a smooth paste, foam and stay moist. Toothpaste in a tube, is used throughout the world.
Maybe it's taken 5000 years, but dental care has improved as well as the taste of your toothpaste.

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A banking account is an essential part of any citizen's daily life. He can use this account for paying invoices by means of a money transfer, receiving his salary or family allowances, paying his rent, etc.
In modern society it is impossible to do without a banking account and so, everyone is entitled to having a bank account. This service makes it possible to open a call deposit account at a bank, at low cost, for the purpose of carrying out a number of bank transactions.
It goes without saying that refugees and asylum seekers can also rely on the basic banking service, for indeed this service is a prerequisite for financial inclusion and social integration.
Fieldworkers such as NGOs and aid organisations however are concerned because some aspects of the basic banking service for refugees and asylum seekers are unclear.
Consequently, Febelfin has consulted its members, the supervisory authority and the Agentschap Integratie en Inburgering and put together a list of FAQ as a guideline for offering the basic banking service to refugees and asylum seekers.
Here you can consult the list of FAQ.
The contribution made by Febelfin to the Refugee crisis Task Force of the FEB
In September 2015, the Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB) created the Refugee crisis Task Force. This Task Force consists of FEB sector federations, including Febelfin, government institutions and aid organisations.
The aim of the Task Force is to provide a contribution from the corporate world to a solution for the refugee problem that is committed and at the same time realistic and workable.
The Task Force activities are spread over a number of cluster working groups. Febelfin is in charge of coordinating the activities of some of those working groups.
This list of FAQ on the basic banking service is one of the concrete achievements of this Task Force.


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Tregole National Park
The 700ha Tregole National Park was formerly a grazing property. Tregole has a diverseand fragile ecosystem. The park's day use offers visitors a peaceful spot to stop for lunch, short walks and to take in the sights and sounds. The day use area is 10km's south of Morven on the sealed Morven-Bollon Rd. Tregoleis famous for it's Ooline forest.
A written walking track guide is available from either the Charleville Visitor Information Centre or the Morven Post Office.


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Three stems of lilies from the farmer's market last week have produced too-many-to-count flowers. A real beauty.
Scenes from a spring trip to Minneapolis
Thanks, Minneapolis. We'll be back.
Art for Sale
Lotus Life
I explored the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens a few weeks ago to see some giant lotus flowers in real life. Sometimes I forget how important it is to put down the to do list, go out, and explore somewhere new. Trying to keep that in mind as we start moving toward the busiest part of the year.
100 Days of Bad Art
Inspired by Nora Simon's 100 days of making cool shit, for the last 77 days I've been working on a 100 days of bad art project. Here are a few of my favorites. See them all at 100badart.tumblr.com
Dreamers + Doers 07: 100 Days of Making Cool Shit with Nora Simon
Dreamers & Doers is a new series here on Sunday Blossoms & a twice-monthly mailing you can get sent right to yer inbox. This space is for creatives to find inspiration, support and encouragement to make their dreams a reality. Written + curated by Amina Ahmad, a creative dreamer / doer crafting through life in & around Washington, DC.
Meet my awesome friend, Nora Simon aka @noramakes. She is an amazing + inspiring artist in DC and recently completed a 100 day challenge to make cool shit every day. I knew Nora mostly as a screen printer before this challenge, but here she explored some other mediums in her signature bright colors + Summer fun vibe.
For this edition of Doers + Dreamers we chatted about her 100 day project, herself as an artist / maker and the separation of art + work. Read on!
Photo above by BYT & read more about Nora's 100 Day Project there.
Q&A with Nora Simon
Why did you decide to do a 100 day project?
Art has always been an important part of my life but for the past few years I felt like it had been put on the back burner. I wanted to make art a priority again and this felt like the perfect way to jump start that change. I heard about the 100 day project on a podcast and I thought "ok, I'm doing this immediately!"
I noticed you mainly stuck to a few main mediums - collage + gouache. When you set out, were you looking to stick to a certain medium?
Originally I had set out to try lots of different mediums but I kept coming back to collage and gouache or a combination of the two. I had dabbled in collage before but I didn't realize how much I enjoyed it until I started this project. Once I discovered sparkly paper there was no turning back! I'd also done some painting previously but gouache was completely new to me. I'm so glad I tried it because it's so much fun! Also, it doesn't smell bad and it's easy to clean up so that's a plus.
Do you have a favorite piece from the project?
It's hard to choose because there are a few that I really like. It's a tie between "Do What You Love and Let it Kill You" and "Creative Juices".
Did you learn anything about yourself during the journey? / What did you get out of doing this project?
I learned a ton about myself during this project. I found fun, new ways of making art and I learned a lot about my own personal style. It also helped me connect with other artists who were working on similar projects.
I'm day like five into my journey and right now I think it's still easy to find something I haven't drawn yet. On day 66, how did you find something new to make?
I realized around day 20 that if I didn't use ALL my ideas then I would quickly run out of things to make. Luckily there were days when inspiration was everywhere (like when I was in Costa Rica), but then there were also days when it felt like the opposite. Before I started the project I wrote down a list of every possible thing I could think of that would make for some good art (and even some not so good art). That list really came in handy during those crappy, uninspiring days.
Did you think you weren't going to be able to finish the project?
I never thought I wasn't going to be able to finish but I did feel a bit burned out from time to time. I remember thinking on day 50 "OH MY GOD I'M ONLY HALFWAY THERE!" and feeling pretty overwhelmed. Luckily, the project started to fit into my daily routine better and became more habitual. Also, it's hard to imagine what 100 days really looks and feels like until you're knee deep in it.
What advice do you have for anyone currently on a 100 day journey?
Just keep at it! You may start to feel your enthusiasm shrivel but that's ok. There will definitely be good and bad days. And If you don't think you have the willpower to hold yourself accountable then find a specific person to help you out. Social media is a great place to start but having to answer to someone that you see regularly makes it much harder to skip a day. My boyfriend, Sean, was extremely encouraging and helped me photograph my work. He also asked me about what I'd be making each day as a friendly reminder to get crackin'!
What advice do you have for anyone hesitant to dive into one?
The great thing about the 100 day project is that it can be about anything you want! With that said, it's important to choose a theme carefully. Think about what drew you to the project in the first place and decide what you want to accomplish. Also, make sure that whatever you pick is something you can have fun with every day for the next 3 ½ months because 100 days is a lot longer than it seems.
So, I've followed your work for a while. It's all bright, shiny, happy, and almost vaguely nostalgic of elementary school supplies lol. I don't know why I get that feeling! Maybe it's bright like Lisa Frank or something. You tell me, though - where does your inspiration come from?
I was a big Lisa Frank fan back in the day so that might have something to do with it! I'm also a huge fan of anything that reminds me of summer vacation and having fun outside. Summer has always felt a bit magical to me because that stretch of time seemed so epic and adventurous when I was younger. And even though adulthood means not having those 3 months off, I still feel like summer holds some kind of power that the rest of the year lacks. I also really enjoy quotes because I love combining typography with imagery. Certain quotes conjure up specific imagery so it's fun to see how I can portray them.
You have a background in art and graphic design but you don't work in the field. Would you mind sharing what led you to decide not to work in the field?
After getting my BFA in graphic design I tried for several years to make my way in the design field. I tried lots of different things: working in a design firm, working at a non profit, being the sole graphic designer at a theatre company, doing freelance work, etc., but none of them seemed like a good fit for me. It felt like all my creativity was being sucked into work that I wasn't passionate about and that I needed to make more time for my own art. After leaving my last graphic design position I decided to call it quits and got a job at a local second hand bookstore, Capitol Hill Books. I've been there for the past 2 years and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. I still love graphic design but I would rather use my design skills on my own terms. Being able to make my own website and business cards is pretty awesome and I love helping friends out with similar projects.
Do you have any projects coming up next? Obviously, I'm always waiting for you to open an Etsy shop so I can have ALL THE THINGS lol!
Now that I have a better sense of what kind of art I like making I'm anxious to see where those paths will take me. I want to try some large scale paintings and collages and try to get them shown in a gallery somewhere. This sparkly paper really needs to be seen in person to be appreciated! :)
I don't have an Etsy shop but I do have prints for sale at society6.com/norasimon.
Thanks for sharing, Nora!
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RE: Ed 06: We Can Do All The Things
Your Responses:
"This really resonated with me today. I do so many (too many?) very different things and when I explain ALL my projects to people I meet they usually get confused. Yet, if I only share the project that is most relevant to that person or to the space we are in I feel they miss the whole *me*. There is also such a beauty in connecting with a new person on a topic that has nothing to do with what brought us together. Basically, I just take this day by day and have no answers. But it is helpful to know others think about this too!" - Valerie
"Loved this and OMG I feel the SAME WAY. Really I just need to stop following accounts on instagram that don't make me happy/inspired/etc ... I try SO hard to box myself into a cute/easy/CONCISE description of what I do ... but then I end up feeling like - well I don't really excel at any of those things specifically, and much pretty being pretty good at a wide variety of things!" - Bree
DOING: 100 Days of Bad Art
LISTENING: The Hummingbird Podcast - the Importance of Listening to Yourself with Eva Jannotta
PAUSE: Take a walk.
Spring Walks: Azalea City
Snapped this dope picture of some nighttime azaleas the other evening. All of Takoma Park is lit up in the mystique of Azalea City making it seem like wild gardens have sprung to life overnight.
Azaleas grow everywhere in TKPK - huge bushes in yards, wispy forgotten about shrubs along trails, in the woods, in public parks - literally everywhere. It's kind of magical this time of year.
Spring Walks: Kanzan Cherries
So I didn't think DC could get better in the Spring than during cherry blossom season, but then it became Kanzan cherry season. These big puffy trees look like they've just spilled out of the pages of a Dr Seuss book and have been brightening my life for the past week.
Dreamers + Doers 06: Doing All the Things
Dreamers & Doers is a new series here on Sunday Blossoms & a twice-monthly mailing you can get sent right to yer inbox. This space is for creatives to find inspiration, support and encouragement to make their dreams a reality. Written + curated by Amina Ahmad, a creative dreamer / doer crafting through life in & around Washington, DC.
In a world where we constantly are cultivating our personal Instagram brands, I find it SO DIFFICULT to find a way to tell people what I do - online and IRL. I own a business; I make things; I hand letter; I have a blog; I write these notes to you. And I do other stuff, too.
I feel like the Internet is always telling me that I have to Be someone. That people need to know the essence of Me via a Twitter bio. And I constantly struggle to figure out how to convey all the things. I know some of you do too, because we've tweeted + talked about this - Who are we if we do all the things?
Today as I took on yet another project, I decided to attempt to let that shit go. Because it doesn't matter. Who I am on the Internet doesn't have to be all of who I am, a full representation of myself. Some of those things can be just for me, right?
But I'm curious about how you feel. Today I don't really have an answer or advice. What do you think? How do you tell people what you do? Who you are between the projects? Respond to this email. Tell me. I'd love to share what you think in the next edition.
Oh, P.S. I heard a great tip the other day if you, like me, have your hands in a million different projects - set days to work on your different projects. For example, Mondays are my yoga planning / Dreamers + Doers days. Tuesdays are studio days for my business. Wednesdays are marketing days, etc. etc. Try it!
We are the music makers,
And we are the dreamers of dreams,
Wandering by lone sea-breakers,
And sitting by desolate streams;—
World-losers and world-forsakers,
On whom the pale moon gleams:
Yet we are the movers and shakers
Of the world for ever, it seems
- Arthur O'Shaughnessy
INSPIRED BY: art in nature by Leah Boelman
READING: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
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Social media is something people are still figuring out how to use. Some people think they can post anything they want on social media with no consequences; what they fail to realise is that their social media is VERY public.
For those people wondering whether they should post something on social media or not should go through these points to be safe:
1. You partying too hard!
Yes, partying may make you seem cool, but do you really want your boss or relatives to see what you've been up to?
2. Relationship issues
We get it; there's trouble in paradise. But posting about your break up or why being single sucks is not going to help, it's just going to make everyone laugh at you.
3. How much money you make
Yes, we get it you're balling, you also become an easy target for people who like having rich friends to use. Also no one likes a show off.
4. Vacation times
YAY Vacation! How fun! Please go enjoy your vacation instead of posting things every 5 minutes on Facebook…. Jeez
5. Strong opinions
We don't want to know what political party you support or why you hate a certain type of people. Hate speech is never appreciated.
6. Sexist jokes
No one likes them. They are not funny.
7. Home Address
You don't want and shouldn't inform everyone about where you live. Keeping your house address public could be dangerous.
8. Locations
Posting where you're going every 5 minutes kind of makes you an easy target to kidnap or even avoid. Which ever you think is worse.
9. Your password
Jeez do I have to explain this? But don't give your password out to anyone who knows what they could do with your account…
10. Silly statuses
Any status you may regret writing after you've written it is a silly status and there is a thing such as an age appropriate status.
11. Spelling
Pliz dunt b3 @n Idi0T.
12. Complaints about work or your boss
Yup, you don't know who might see your hate status, better to keep things to yourself.
13. Nudity!
No one wants to see you naked, and the people who do are not the people you want to be naked for!!


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Welcome to Redbank Valley High School!
Academic success is our priority at Redbank Valley High School. We have top notch teachers and staff working as a team to provide high level academics, a safe learning environment, and career readiness for all students. Upon opening the doors to the building, you will recognize that you are a part of something big. We foster respect with our words, actions, and appearance. You are welcome to stop by for a visit anytime. Please browse the pages on this site to learn more about what we have to offer. Go Bulldogs!
~ Amy Rupp, High School Principal
Click here to view the principal's blog
Click here for new student registration information!
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Saturday, December 2, 2017
Novena to The Immaculate Conception: Day 4
As a matter of policy, Don Bosco always began, pursued, and completed his undertakings by invoking her aid.
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our Life, our Sweetness, and our Hope.
To Thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.
To Thee do we send up our sighs mourning
and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious Advocate,
Thine Eyes of Mercy toward us,
and after this our exile show us the
Blessed Fruit of thy Womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
O Mary, conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
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Life, in a few stories
Shiv is a passionate onlline marketing consultant, web developer and a writer who believes in creating new things as a way of life and is a collector of insightful ideas. Long ago, he did MBA in marketing from one of the top MBA colleges in Bangalore He is currently a Director (Branding and Communication) at iQue Ideas, a top CLAT coaching institute based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and is a consultant for a few small businesses for their online marketing.
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I would like to be wearing the following &/or have a beach bag filled with the following...
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Oh, How Pinteresting #8 & What's in my Beach Bag
I would like to be wearing the following &/or have a beach bag filled with the following...
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- the girl in the red shoes said...
Divergent is so good! I'm about to start book 2 and can't wait!
- June 6, 2012 at 6:20 AM
- Crystal said...
Those drinks look yummy! And I love that surf board with Breath on it! Making me long for the beach!
- June 6, 2012 at 6:55 AM
- Sarah said...
I've heard great things about Divergent!
We give our Floyd 'composure' they are treats but are supposed to calm him down. They work pretty well. You could also try the 'thunder shirts'- I've heard pretty good things about those.
- June 6, 2012 at 9:00 AM
- Life With Lauren said...
I love the first one. One of my cats goes under the sofa when a storm comes up and you can't get him out til about 30 min to an hour after it's over.
- June 6, 2012 at 9:36 AM
- Alexa said...
That colorblock tote is perfection!
- June 6, 2012 at 10:02 AM
- Jen said...
I love to travel so your first pin's quote is awesome. That may be my new favorite quote!
- June 6, 2012 at 10:13 AM
- Niki said...
I love the blue bikini and the beach bag!
- June 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM
- birdie to be said...
Love the swimsuits & sparkle. LOVE that bag!
- June 6, 2012 at 11:38 AM
- Hena Tayeb said...
Adding to my reading list..
great inspiration.. i want a beach vacation.. now!
- June 6, 2012 at 11:55 AM
- Jessica @ Lovely Little Things said...
Loving all of the be achy looking hair in these pictures!
Can't wait for one to be that long!
- June 6, 2012 at 1:16 PM
- Sinead said...
Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog! Your pins are fabulous! They have me craving summer so much! (and Divergent is great! I'm reading the second one now!)
- June 6, 2012 at 6:02 PM
- Jess said...
Ahhh I love this post! I need that tote and sparkly gold vest in my life! They are fabulous!
- June 7, 2012 at 6:03 AM


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Friday, 9 December 2011
Video Subbing: AMETALK: JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE COMEDIANS (2007.08.02)
I also wrote about JoJo stances too. If you're interested it's HERE.
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thank you very much!! as a huge JoJo fan I enjoyed this so much! thanks for translating!!ReplyDelete
Currently I'm a bit busy (so I will watch this video in January) but I wanted to tell you thanks a lot in advance for subbing it!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous25 January 2012 at 00:37
could you upload this to Mediafire? :( I really want to watch this! thank you!ReplyDeleteReplies
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- Anonymous26 January 2012 at 07:51
Highly appreciated, you made my day ^^ReplyDelete
That girl entered doing Funny Valentine's pose, and then talks about Yoshikage Kira? THAT'S MY TYPE RIGHT THERE.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous30 December 2012 at 14:23
Great work!!! Happy new year allReplyDelete
I seriously amazed to see your posted videos and just ordered my Jojo's Bizarre attacking figure and PS3 DVD from PIJ. I hope will get this in a week. This anime series really awesome and I think this enjoy me very much. Thanks again for your great work.ReplyDelete


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As I was driving along the H1 interstate in Honolulu last week, I noticed a police car had pulled over a BMW 650i convertible. The officer was ticketing the driver for speeding.
I could feel the driver's pain. I enjoy driving a fast car as much as the next person and Hawaii is less suited to driving fast than any other state. The pace of life in the islands is leisurely. Distances are short and the mostly two-lane roads can be narrow with few passing zones. Hawaiian highways aren't suited to automobiles bred on the German autobahn.
During my recent weeklong vacation in the island state (five days on the Big Island and three on Oahu) I never saw a speed limit higher than 60 mph, the limit on the multi-lane H1, an "interstate" that never crosses state lines. Clocking in at just under 30 miles from end to end, the H1 is the longest freeway in Hawaii. On most roads the posted limits are 35 and the limits seem to vary frequently. I almost felt a sense of wind-in-the-hair liberation at the sight of a 45 mph sign.
The cramped driving environment made me wonder why anyone would pony up $90,000 plus for a beautiful BMW convertible.
The vehicle population varies widely from island to island. Rental cars prevail in the resort areas of the Big Island, where Detroit 3 vehicles rule. Ford Fusions and Chevrolet Traverses are common as sparrows. But the vehicle that's perfectly suited to the Big Island's roads is the Jeep Wrangler, a hugely popular rental unit.
Wranglers have two features perfect for Hawaiian driving: all-terrain capability and a removable roof. The Wrangler is an entirely appropriate vehicle for an island where lava flows have been known to cover highways; where some hills on secondary roads are nose-bleedingly steep; and where the highest roads go nearly 14,000 feet above sea level.
You might even violate your rental car contract if you take it over the center of the island via the lofty, twisty, car-sickness-inducing Saddle Road that goes between the Big Island's two soaring, awe-inspiring volcanic peaks Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea.
Over on Oahu -- at 567-square miles, less than half the area of metropolitan Detroit -- electric cars are gaining traction because of the short travel distances. From one end of the island to another is about 40 miles.
Honolulu is the capital of bad traffic jams. Altogether, Hawaii's 1.3 million people own about 1 million registered cars, most of them on Oahu. There are only 1,102 miles of roads, so you have to make up your mind not to be in a hurry to get from A to B. But with scenery like this -- roaring surf, wide beaches, swaying palms, and velvet green mountains -- exactly what would be the rush anyway?


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WASHINGTON – The Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center (DASACC) of Warren County provides free clothing for women through Wardrobe of Hope clothing boutique. Wardrobe of Hope is a partnership between NORWESCAP Career & Life Transition Center for Women (CLTC) and DASACC to provide appropriate women's attire to attend an interview, return to work, or begin a new job free of charge. Wardrobe of Hope Clothing Boutique is located at 29A Broad Street, in Washington, NJ. The shop is open Tuesday evenings from 5:00-8:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am-2:00pm. All are welcome, no pre-registration required and no personal information needed to access the clothing boutique. You do not need to be a client of DASACC or NORWESCAP
According to a study conducted at Oregon State University, people make an impression within the first 10 seconds of meeting and interviewers decide whether you are suited for the position. Appearance, therefore, plays a factor as 10 seconds does not leave time for personality and qualifications to make an impact. Furthermore, the right clothes aid to build a woman's confidence at an interview.
Longtime DASACC volunteer Barbara Brady, from Great Meadows, has taken the lead in the transformation of the Wardrobe of Hope space. Brady also believes "that women deserve an elegant, transformative environment to begin their new journey."
For more information call our hotline at 908-453-4181 or visit www.dasacc.org for more information.


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Cute AV idol, Mizuna Rei enrolls herself to Oshaburi (Licking/sucking) cram school to refresh her oral technique. She re-learns how to suck dick in various positions and situation and receive cumshot into her mouth or on face properly. When she accepts cum in her mouth, she must gokkun swallow it all. No mess is allowed here. It's a very through training and o induce good ejaculation, Mizuna is required to be resourceful. Watch this pretty Japanese girl give thorough ass licking and endure marathon blowjob only to drink up cum being shot into her mouth!
Japanese Girls Prostate Massage
Using their tongues, fingers and toys, various Japanese girls give this lucky guy heavenly prostate massage treatment. Once you experience them, (specially handjob and ass licking at the same time) you won't be able to get satisfied with anything less!
Bowl full of cum drinking and bukkake – Shuri Himesaki
Shuri Himesaki in a red dress and shows off her sexy body to excite the men around her and holds up a huge metal bowl. Everyone cums around her mouth and in the bowl. I'm so amazed that they were able to get that metal bowl filled up with semen so fast. Once the metal is totally covered she sucks it all down, of course playing with it a little bit first. Next she's sitting on top of a dildo for a quick scene. Now she's on top of the real thing and gets cum all over her face. This is a long and messy facial scene. Plus nurse cosplay bukkake, hand job, ass licking and more. Great facial movie!
Cum Swallowing Ass Licking – This submissive Japanese Chick is here to serve
[MDLD-362] Scene 1 doesn't start out well. She licks some guy's ass and then gives him a blowjob and then they have some sex. He cums in her mouth at the end and she swallows it after emptying it into her hand. Scene 2 starts out with a blowjob and then the guy cums in her mouth and she plays with cum for a while. Scene 3 has more licking of men's assholes followed by blowjobs and sex. In scene 4 she is surrounded by about 5 or 6 men. She gives them all blowjobs and then she has sex. >>>Click Here for this and 5 More Clips!


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Fermeture du portail BDSP le 1er juillet 2019. En savoir plus...
Longitudinal relationship between dentin lead levels in childhood and bone lead levels in young adulthood.
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, vol. 51, n° 5, 1996, pages 375-382, 39 réf., ISSN 0003-9896, USA
Occupational Health Program. Department of Environmental Health. Harvard School of Public Health. Boston Massachusetts. USA
A retrospective cohort study was conducted to examine the relationship between tooth lead in children and bone lead levels in young adults.
Members of a cohort of young adults were reassessed 13 y after initial examination at an ambulatory clinical research center.
Dentin lead levels were measured by anodic stripping voltammetry during the years 1975-1978, and bone lead levels of the tibia and patella were measured by K-x-ray fluorescence technique during 1989 and 1990.
A total of 63 subjects who had no history of chelation or had no missing information on potential confounders were studied.
The median follow-up interval was 13.2 y. Dentin lead levels averaged 13.4 mug/g (standard deviation [SD]=10.7 mug/g, range=2.9-51.8 mug/g), and bone lead levels averaged 1.3 mug/g (SD=4.4 mug/g, range=-9-13 mug/g) for tibia and 5.4 mug/g (SD=8.4 mug/g, range=-10-25 mug/g) for patella.
The authors controlled for age, sex, race, and mother's socioeconomic status, and dentin lead levels were predictive of higher tibia, patella, and mean bone lead levels in 32 subjects (follow-up interval of 11.8-13.2 y).
A correction for measurement errors in dentin lead measurements was made, and it was determined that a 10-mug/g increase in dentin lead levels in childhood was predictive of a 1-mug/g increase in tibia lead levels, a 5-mug/g increase in patella lead levels, and a 3-mug/g increase in mean bone lead levels among the young adults. (...)
Mots-clés BDSP : Taux, Plomb, Métal non ferreux, Dentine, Os, Enfant, Homme, Jeune adulte, Epidémiologie, Etats Unis, Amérique, Polluant, Environnement
Mots-clés Pascal : Taux, Plomb, Métal lourd, Dentine, Dent temporaire, Os, Enfant, Homme, Adulte jeune, Epidémiologie, Etude longitudinale, Prédiction, Etats Unis, Amérique du Nord, Amérique, Polluant, Environnement, Rétrospective
Mots-clés Pascal anglais : Rate, Lead, Heavy metal, Dentin, Deciduous tooth, Bone, Child, Human, Young adult, Epidemiology, Follow up study, Prediction, United States, North America, America, Pollutant, Environment, Retrospective
Notice produite par :
Inist-CNRS - Institut de l'Information Scientifique et Technique
Cote : 96-0502829
Code Inist : 002B03M01. Création : 10/04/1997.


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We need your help in meeting a $10,000 challenge!
In years past, our efforts in cleaning up illegal dumpsites in Allegheny County were mostly funded by a number of foundations that shared our desire to make the county a more attractive and healthier place in which to live, work and raise our families. More recently, these foundations' board members, hard pressed to fund the many needs of our region's non-profits, have indicated that organizations such as Allegheny CleanWays need to diversify their sources of funding. To that end, we are currently asking a number of local businesses and professionals to become a "sponsor" of our efforts.
We are also asking you, our most ardent friends and supporters, for your financial help at this time. What's really exciting is that we have an anonymous donor who has offered to match dollar-for-dollar all gifts up to a total of $10,000. That means that your donation has the potential to be doubled!
Did you know that since our beginnings, 11,114 people have helped in removing 3.7 million pounds of debris, including 25,393 tires and 191,320 pounds of metal and other recyclables. We have accomplished great things, but still have a great more to do. This is where you can pitch in and help!
Your gift is as an investment in your community. With your help, we can continue in our fight to clean up illegal dumpsites, conduct cleanup coordinator workshops and work on preventing illegal dumping.
Simply make out your check to Allegheny CleanWays and mail it to 33 Terminal Way, Suite 333B, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or click the "donate" tab above. If you do send a check, please indicate $10,000 challenge on the memo line.
Thank you for pitching in to match that wonderful $10,000 gift!
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NFL Network reports that the Redskins could get two picks for DT Albert Haynesworth if they are able to move him to another team:
Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth has a lot to learn and not a heck of a lot of time to learn it. It could turn out that, for a team that has unloaded a bunch of picks over the years, being able to get back a conditional second or third rounder for him makes more sense that continuing this struggle for another season or longer. Right now, it's too soon to say. Considering the huge investment already made in him, it's worth exploring how impactful he could be given we've finally come to the point where he's actually practicing with the team. The fact that it took roughly half a year to get here, however, should tell you something about what the future might hold, and I dare say we haven't seen the final blowup between Haynesworth and the Redskins.


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I've been craving to do a konad manicure lately but I couldn't find my stamper. I searched and searched; and where did I find it? Under the couch! How did it look like? Like this:
The rubber part was missing! gah! Instead of the rubber part, I found chocolate wrappers inside of it! Of course I was mad, but I couldn't do anything at the moment because my little boy wasn't home with me. *Sigh* Oh the joy of motherhood :\
On the other hand, I needed a polish fix. Here is OPI My Private Jet (not the original)
I just picked this up tonight and was excited to try it out so these are all taken with flash. I'm not sure which of the many versions I have but I'm gonna guess it's not the original so if any of you know which one it is, that'll be great!I can only imagine how much greater the orginal version would be from the looks of what I've seen from other bloggers who own the original MPJ. I'm just gonna settle with this version for now until I get my hands on the original one.
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SCARD 1.0The 1998 version of SCARD is available from the usual location and will be updated soon with a more recent release.
Note: this software is somewhat dated and may or may not be useful for your purposes.
See www.opensc.org for an open source framework which supports a wide variety of platforms and smartcards.


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I want you to know that I am still alive, though I am drowning in everything 1st grade!!! First grade is keeping me WAYYYY busy! And know that I have TONS of your emails that have been starred for me to respond to.....one day. I'll be back soon, I guess. ;)
Thanks for your patience!! :)
I wanted to stop by and at least offer you a freebie! I am loving 1st grade, especially math (of course) and writing, the two subjects I plan for my grade level. Please enjoy this writing freebie--I hope you are able to use it (or pass it on to someone who can)!! :)
We are using the following page next week to accompany a minilesson on finger spacing. Click on the page to grab a copy:
Thanks and enjoy!!! See you soon(ish)!!! :)
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Writing Freebie!!
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1st graders are fun aren't they? I'm glad that you are having fun in first!ReplyDelete
:) Kaitlyn
Smiles and Sunshine
I missed that you were going to 1st grade! Welcome! It's great!ReplyDelete
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Thanks for sharing! Love it!ReplyDelete
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Glad you're enjoying 1st grade! I get to student teach 1st grade next Spring for my second 8 weeks! I'm super excited! Thank you for the freebie! Handwriting and spacing are very important! Don't stay gone too long! :o)ReplyDelete
Very nice, thanks for the information.ReplyDelete
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It is simple and quick - just 2 ingredients and 12 minutes to make - couldn't get easier.
I made it recently for the husband's 34th birthday!!
Ingredients -
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can ricotta cheese
They have to be used in a 1:1 ratio so use same quantity of both ingredients! I used 250 gms of each.
In a bowl mix the ricotta cheese and condensed milk with a spoon till they look like a homogeneous mixture. The mixture will be pretty liquid at this stage, something like this -
Microwave the mixture for about 10 to 12 minutes in increments of 2 minutes. So microwave at full power for 2 minutes, take it out, mix with a spoon to bring things together, then repeat this for about 5 to 6 times till you see a grainy mix where the ricotta has sort of absorbed the condensed milk. Something like the picture below. There is no right or wrong consistency, do it till you just see the grainy texture and even if you give it an extra 2 or 4 minutes it will not harm the final product - learnt from experience ;)
Put this mixture into the fridge for setting/firming up (a minimum of 45 mins to anything you want, even overnight is fine). The mixture is ready to eat immediately after cooking and cooling down a bit, but if you want to cut out a desired shape then some firming up is needed.
You can choose bowls/cups/ramekins of any size and shape. Put the mixture in and lightly press with the underside of a spoon or spatula to level the surface.
I used round bowls to set them in and then I cut out 3 circles of different sizes using cookie cutters, flipped them over and stacked them like a cake!! Be gentle with the pieces, they will be fragile to handle and crumbly. You can use any other shape cutters or lids to cut out the shapes. Can be set even in mini muffin cups, those look cute!
Extras - You could add strawberries, blueberries or pomegranate seeds and some mint leaves for the garnish.
Some toasted almonds or walnuts would make a lovely and crisp addition.
A little cardamom powder at the 1st step of mixing ricotta and condensed milk would also be nice.
But don't make too much of a fuss about all these, coz the basic mix itself is such a yummy treat!!


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By Alexandria Abramian | March 3, 2017 |
Home & Real Estate
In what was one of the biggest IPO's since Facebook, Venice Beach-based Snapchat recently went public, unleashing many millionaires—and even a half-dozen billionaires—into the Silicon Beach housing market. The result is a spate of design-driven homes that pair luxurious features with a focus on indoor/outdoor living.
Mario Romano is known for his head-turning architecture, and his latest project is no exception. Located in one of the highly coveted, larger-lot streets in Venice Beach, Romano's Preston House brings high-curves to private compound concept. The 5,700-square-foot home makes a striking statement from the street, with a swerving, brushed aluminum façade that wraps around the two-story structure. Inside, the five-bedroom, six-bathroom home has lots of luxe touches, such as a covered outdoor cinema area with fireplace, heated pool and spa, expansive chef's kitchen, and a series of custom designed walls and floors. $4.987 million; contact Halton Pardee + Partners listing agent Justin Alexander, 310-907-6517
Personal elevators, outdoor theaters, and not one but two kitchens are some of the amenities offered at Jewel homes, the latest residential neighborhood in Playa Vista. Designed by Robert Hidey Architects, the collection of 14 contemporary homes offers spacious interiors, lots of outdoor living, and luxurious details like pocketing glass doors and expansive wine rooms that double as an intimate dining area. The three-story, five-bedroom homes feature open-plan great rooms on the ground floor, and bedrooms and media areas on the second. One of the most dramatic elements, however, are the third-floor entertainer's lofts, where outdoor kitchens, bars, and lounge areas make for some of the most luxurious residences in the tech-friendly community. Prices start at $3 million; contact Hilton & Hyland listing agents Justin Paul Huchel, 310-617-4824 or Kris Zacuto, 310-702-6299
Renowned LA architectural firm Marmol Radziner has recently completed another Venice Beach home. This one, a four-bedroom, two-story compound is flooded with light while maintaining near-complete privacy. By centering the 3,644-square-foot home around a courtyard, the architects extend sunlight and indoor/outdoor integration into almost every room, including a 530-square-foot finished bonus space. Glass doors, balconies, and floor-to-ceiling windows all look onto the outdoor area. $4.378 million; contact Halton Pardee + Partners listing agent Kerry Ann Sullivan, 310-621-2662
Luxury condos get the beachy chic design treatment at the Cleo neighborhood in Playa Vista. Designed by KTGY Architecture + Planning, the collection of condos was designed with tech home buyers in mind. With open great-room design, built-in spaces created for home offices, and unexpected touches like reclaimed brick and wood wall treatments, the condos also reinforce the concept of indoor/outdoor living: Expansive decks and large windows look out onto the Westchester Bluffs, LMU, and its clock tower and towards Playa Vista's many parks. Prices start at $1 million; contact Brookfield Residential, 888-276-8194
There are very few Santa Monica homes that are located directly on the beach, but this residence is one of them. Located north of the Santa Monica Pier, the corner-lot compound has 180-degree ocean and beach views that include the Ferris wheel, Malibu, Catalina Island, and the Santa Monica bluffs. Expansive glass walls all focus on the dramatic vistas, as do the homes multiple decks and rooftop patio. The 3,197-square-foot home includes four bedrooms, while the master suite occupies the entire top floor where even the bathroom and shower come with ocean views. A guest unit has a private entrance as well as its own kitchen and living areas. $5,995 million; contact The Agency listing agents David & Anna Solomon, 424-400-5905
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August 17, 2011
6:30 - 9:30
Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
Within the practice paradigm of soundscape composition the composer records sounds from the urban and natural environments and takes those sounds back to studio where they are re-oriented through use of technology.
Soundscape composer Phil Thomson, MFA chose to work within a specific area of Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC. where he will conduct a soundwalk and re-position a composition within the actual site of its origin. This repositioning is atypical of the practice of soundscape.
The soundscape composition is traditionally "performed" in a concert hall or gallery setting, yet through the concept of soundwalks, can be positioned in outdoors settings. Once considered abstract and unusual when first spawned in the 1970's, the past thirty years has seen not only the advent of digital technology that is ubiquitous, mobile and provides for a more locative arts practice; but also a global community of artists, patrons, and audiences has emerged. The praxis behind such composition and the methods that are ascribed to it and recognized by this global community, reflects an established tradition permeating the genre.
For this project LocoMotoArt, re-inserted the actual performance aspect of soundscape composition squarely back into the specific natural setting from which the sounds were first captured. This reversal of practice paradigm interested us, because this contra-method informs us and leads to empirical realizations about the differences, challenges and alliances between humans, nature and technology. By assessing knowledge from the flux of the challenge to previous boundaries, pre-conceived notions change and thus the creative act becomes a new perspective [Bohm].
PHIL THOMSON BFA and MFA from Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, is a digital audio artist and computer music composer whose compositions have been incorporated into performances by dancers and choreographers. Additionally, his works have been presented at sound festivals in Canada, such as the Sonic Boom Festival and the Vancouver New Music Festival at various artist centres and the United States at the NWEAMO Festival. He is interested in the development of sound processing techniques such as resonators, convolution and granulation.


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E-Commerce Study
MacKay & Company and FinditParts are combining their respective market expertise to more closely examine the online parts purchasing patterns of medium and heavy duty fleets.
The study will leverage MacKay & Company's market research experience in the commercial vehicle market and FinditParts' online parts buyers.
Highlights of the preliminary exploration include:
- 55% of fleets in our sample have purchased a Class 6-8 truck or trailer part ONLINE.
- 45% of those who don't purchase parts online indicate deterring factors such as lengthy delivery times, desire to speak with a salesperson, the need to know a part number.
- Of the 45% who DO NOT currently purchase parts online, nearly half of these fleets plan on making online parts purchases in the future.
Those fleets purchasing parts online are driven by price, availability and convenience.
Our extensive study will examine:
- Profile of the online customer
- Product types purchased online
- Online parts purchase frequency
- Online parts purchasing expectations
- Website uses – price shopping, parts comparisons, parts education…
- Understanding online parts purchasing channels – email, ecommerce site through dealer/independent channels, online commerce sites
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"Director D.J. Caruso says that he will shoot the premiere of the 2008 season of "The Shield," the final season of the highly acclaimed FX cop show drama. Seven episodes for the 2007 season are done and set to air shortly…" (full details)
"Robert Rodriguez is apparently eyeing a TV series after "Sin City 2″ is released in theaters: OnPBS' The Charlie Rose Show, Robert Rodriguez said that Sin City 2 would probably begin shooting in June and that Sin City would probably continue in some form on television…" (full details)
"Kirsten Dunst insists that she was picked for the title role in the forthcoming Deborah Harry biopic by Harry herself – "Debbie chose me for this role so anyone who disputes this can take it up with her. I'll work hard on this character because she is the coolest woman of all time". Dunst has been on the receiving end of much criticism since the earlier announcement…" (full details)


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Record, Share
X5 Evo — A new way of recording andBuy Now
sharing your cycling experiences
sharing your cycling experiences
Video with
Data Overlays
Data Overlays
With the X5 Evo, you can easily turn your ride footage into personalized, sharable videos. Add meaningful data gauges to show how fast and how insane you went.
Satisfy All of Your
Recording Needs
Recording Needs
- Data-Linked Auto Recording
- Time-Lapse Recording
- Loop Recording (Dash Cam)
Set up auto-record triggers on speed, power, or heart rate, so you can stay focused on pedaling hard, without missing the most exhilarating moment of your life.
Now you can turn hours of cycling footage on road into a few seconds of stunning visual narrative. Make it epic!
Own your first-hand evidence in case of a car accident.
World Cycle Map Available for Free
X5 Evo is fully integrated with free global OSM maps. With Wifi Direct support, downloading fully detailed color OSM maps is super simple and fast via X5 Evo's menus.
You can easily select maps for one or more areas to be downloaded, with nothing more than checking the box for the city/town/region/country that you want.
You no longer need to fiddle with any third party service when you want to use your cycle computer to tour in another country or region.
Smart Route Planning and SmartSign Guidance
Based on OSM maps, you can plan your own cycling route by adding SmartSigns, your customized points of interest. You can add climbs, turns, food stops, water, reminders to take nutrition and many more. Start planning your own cycling route now by visiting the Route section on our website!
Built upon the design of SmartSign, X5 Evo provides you with the unique SmartSign Guidance, your cycling buddy. It serves as a reminder of the SmartSigns you had added along the way on your routes. It gives you accurate direction on every junctions during your ride and keeps you alerted with upcoming SmartSigns, such as distance to next rest stop, next slope or climb. It offers a much smoother ride for the adventurous you.
Customizable Data Fields
You are provided with 4 preset activity profiles to choose from, including road, downhill off-road, indoor, and leisure. Each of them has its own default data field, allowing for easy transitions for you when you switch cycling activity, such as road, mountain, or indoor training.
You can also reconfigure each of your activity profiles with the cycling metrics you prefer (e.g., heart rate, cadence, power, altitude, rate of climb).
Free Access to
Professional Training Plans
Professional Training Plans
X5 Evo gives you free access to training plans that are created by professional cycling coaches
Those workouts are also goal-specific, which gives you the flexibility to the free time you have available. You can upload them to your X5 Evo through the Xplova Connect App.
Instant Uploads to Strava and TrainingPeaks
Once you finish your ride, you can instantly upload your performance data to popular platforms (including Strava and TrainingPeaks) through the Xplova Connect App, so you can monitor your progress, analyze your data, and compare your rides against others'.
Data-Linked Auto Recording
You can set up auto-record triggers based on a number of parameters: speed, cadence, power, heart rate, ascent, descent, start, end, or SmartSign, with the options of 3/6/9/15/30 seconds of recording. Let X5 Evo do the job for you, just ride and enjoy the result.
Massimo Ghirotto,
Bianchi Countervail Team Manager
Bianchi Countervail Team Manager
It's a powerful and accurate tool, extremely valuable for both training and racing.
Chiara Teocchi,
Team Bianchi Countervail Rider
Team Bianchi Countervail Rider
I'm enjoying it and I think it will further contribute to our team building.
Stephane Tempier,
Team Bianchi Countervail rider
Team Bianchi Countervail rider
I use Xplova for every training.
Road CC.
- U.K. website for pedal powered poeple.
"There's nothing else like the Xplova on the market at the moment."
"Although you could mount a GPS and a dedicated camera to a single out-front mount for much of the same functionality,but not for a comparable total price."
"Although you could mount a GPS and a dedicated camera to a single out-front mount for much of the same functionality,but not for a comparable total price."
Cycling Weekly
- UK's best-selling cycling magazine.
"There's a lot of functionality in the Xplova X5 Evo."
"The Xplova X5 Evo is easy to set up and use. It has a clear, effective touch screen and a lot of behind-the-scenes functionality."
"The Xplova X5 Evo is easy to set up and use. It has a clear, effective touch screen and a lot of behind-the-scenes functionality."
Full Tech Specs
|3-inch, Trans-reflective type, with 240x400 pixels
|Water Rating
|IPX7 (Max. 1m under water for 30 mins, please ensure the SIM card door and Micro-SD door are properly closed)
|Video Camera/Spec.
|120 degree wide-angle camera with HD 720P@30fps
|Internet Connection
|High sensitivity GPS/GLONASS dual system
|8G RAM/1G flash
|Recording Modes
|Support data-linked auto recording, time-lapse recording, loop recording and manual recording
|Support OSM maps/Xplova's website provides route planning and downloading services
|Size and Weight
|110 x 62 x 23 mm, 120g
|Rechargeable Lithium Battery/1500 mah/ approximately 12 hours (Wi-Fi/Backlight off; GPS 3D-Fixed)
|5V Micro-USB
|English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, Thai, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
|Built-in Sensors
|Temperature, Barometric Altimeter, Ambient Light
|Support ANT+
|HRM Chest Belt, Speed Sensor, Cadence Sensor, Combo (speed & cadence) Sensor XA-CS2, Power Meter, Shimano Di2
|Xplova Connect /Video App
|Andorid 5.0 or above; iOS 10 or above; BT4.0 with BLE
|Xplova X5 Evo, Extended Holder, Micro-USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Strap


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WOLF IN WAITING by Shyla Colt
Description: Years ago Kalyx and Luz were best friends in love, bonded over their mutual inability to shape shift. But when Luz shifts, Kalyx runs away, feeling their love can't transcend their pack caste. Now she's back for her sister's wedding. Can Luz, who never stopped loving her, convince her that they belong together?
The Good: This is a hot and compelling story. I love tortured alphas, and Luz is that.
The Bad: There's too much story stuffed into too small of a word count. And though, Ms. Colt has excellent plot points, she doesn't take the time to really explore any of them, not even the H/H's intriguing back story. This was a good story diminished by lack of good craft. Everything feels rushed and nothing is truly fleshed out.
The Naughty: Erotic. Masturbation.
Editing issues: One typo found. Clumsy grammar and word choice in places.
Publisher: Breathless Press
Length: Novella (12, 127 words)
Final Grade: C+
Click on the book cover to buy at Amazon for $1.99.
Love IR romance as much as I do? Then pick up THE OWNER OF HIS HEART and HER RUSSIAN BILLIONAIRE, the first two books in my 50 Loving States series!


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We started out here in North Vancouver at our apartment. Then we jetted off to Lynn Valley where I pointed out some of the sites of where I live including views of down town Vancouver. First we headed for a quick tour of the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge and a view of our back yard paradise. It's a bit smaller than the Capilano Bridge which I would like to visit when I have more time to enjoy the Harvest Festival. Yes there are many sites in or near Vancouver which I have never visited. I'd rather do it when I've got friends in town to play tour guide with!
The above pic is of the Lynn Canyon Bridge.
Ginnie and I went to the center to check out the water fall.
It's smaller than Capilano but it's just as beautiful.
A look at our view, after eating lunch at the Lonsdale Quay (pronounced Key).
I took this pic on a different day however. We did not have all too much time to look around so we just looked at the city and were off to the other side of town.
More pics here.
After a quick lunch we were on our way off to Stanley Park.
Lost Lagoon
Then a look at down town with Inukshuks.
This is the lifesize statue which just borders Stanley Park.
It's also where you can see many of the July Fireworks.
We also had to go visit the Bronze Statues in Queen Elizabeth Park.
The sun was going down so the pics weren't as exciting. But it was nice to be back to where P and I had our wedding. Donica and Ginnie could see why we fell in love with the venue.
I'm sure Ginnie will have many more photos for you.
I've got many to come too. Tonight I wished I could stop over the Lions Gate Bridge to take a few photos as the sunset was more than perfect.
And you all know how much I love sunsets.


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Wow it is June already! Here are some fabulous things happening this month.
Vivid is spectacular and you can still catch it this week. Dont let the rain put you off. Grab your brolly and head in to see the lights. Always stunning! *photo from vivid
Plan your evening here.
Lego Brickworks. A collections of designs, using Lego, from some of our most creative personalities.
On around the city and then at the Powerhouse Museum from June 15
The Light In Winter. This is a month long Solstice Celebration combining light sculptures, performances, events, talks and workshops. " A Tilt Of Light' sounds amazing and something the kids would find enthralling.
Details here
Head over to the Unicorn Theatre and treat the family to the production "Something Very Far Away". Using puppets, animation and sound, they tell the story of Keplar who looks to the stars for answers and journeys deep into space.
Suitable for children aged 8 and up. Details here.
Bubble London is on this week for professionals. Register online and go and see the latest wonderful products for children.
-New York
Spend a day learning about the Great Barrier Reef and biodiversity at the Museum of Natural History.
There is also a immersive presentation in the Hayden Planetarium Space Theatre.
Book here.
Take a walk along the High Line and see the group exhibition 'Lilliput'. A collection of miniature sculptures installed in unusual places along the high line will make for a fun activity on your outing with the kids.
Read more about the project here.
Go and see the Tim Burton retrospective at the Cinematique Francais. This is the retrospective conceived by the MOMA in New York. I missed it when it toured here but was told it is incredible. Definitely something fantastic to do with your slightly older kids.
Details here.
If you know of something fun and exciting happening to share, please email me.


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Ranger's Accent product line of 3-dimensional clear mediums can be used to create wonderful effects on craft projects. Below is some helpful information about the unique features of each product in the Accents line, and some Tips and Techniques on how to use them.
Ranger's Accent product line of 3-dimensional clear mediums can be used to create wonderful effects on craft projects. Below is some helpful information about the unique features of each product in the Accents line, and some Tips and Techniques on how to use them.
Glossy Accents™
A dimensional, gloss medium that dries to a hard, clear, shiny, and resistant finish. Use on cardstock, metal, plastic, glass and wood.
Crackle Accents™
Crackle Accents is a one-step, dimensional, gloss medium that dries to a cracked finish. Create crackled looks on most porous surfaces such as cardstock and wood.
• Acid free and non-toxic
• Dries to a hard, clear resistant finish
• Works as a clear glue
• Fine needle nose tip bottle top for precise application
• Use to accent a portion of a card or scrapbook page. The fine tip allows for precise application to any area of the project where dimension is desired.
• Perfect for chipboard die cuts!
• Use for bottle cap art. Place a photo or clip art in bottom of bottle cap – use a drop of any Accents to adhere to bottle cap. Let dry for a few minutes. Completely cover the artwork with one of the Accents and let dry. The artwork will be encased in the clear dimensional medium.
• Use to adhere items in an altered art or mixed media project, especially heavier items such as chipboard.
• Use Crackle Accents with a paint brush over wood to create a fine, clear crackled glaze. This looks especially interesting brushed over Distress™ Inks, Adirondack® Dye Inks, or Adirondack® Acrylic Paint Dabbers that have been applied to the wood.
• Create realistic looking dew drops on silk flowers with Glossy Accents.
• Cut scrapbook paper or stamped paper into small pieces to fit into bracelet blanks. Glue in with any Accents and then cover each piece of paper with Accents for a pretty, unique bracelet. See the different effects you can achieve by making 1 bracelet with the same paper for each of the Accents – they all have a different look!
• Always start flow of Accents on scrap paper to push out any air bubbles that may be trapped in the needle nose tip.
• To prevent air bubbles in the project once application of Accents has started, continue filling the area with Accents without lifting the tip off of the surface.
• If air bubbles do occur, pop or drag to the edge of the project with a pin.
• Clean needle nose tip between uses to prevent drying. If the tip does dry, simply clear with a pin. Do not cut the needle-nose applicator down to clear out any clogged material.
• Always replace cap between uses.
• Drying time for a project will vary depending upon the thickness of Accents used. For small, shallow areas, allow about 30 minutes. For large or deeply filled areas allow to dry for several hours or overnight.
• Some decorative papers may release colorants from the paper into Accents. Test on small area of paper to see the effect before applying to final project.
• Cardstock or a heavier surface works best. The extended drying time of this dimensional medium may wrinkle delicate papers if those papers are not already adhered to a heavier surface.
• When using over die cuts, always test a small area first. Not all die cuts are coated with a protective layer when printed. If not coated, the inks on the die cut may run.


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Nuclear chief: U.S. plants safer after Japan crisis
WASHINGTON - Two years after the nuclear crisis in Japan, the top U.S. regulator says American nuclear power plants are safer than ever, though not trouble-free. A watchdog group calls that assessment overly rosy.
"The performance is quite good," Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Allison Macfarlane said in an interview with The Associated Press.
All but five of the nation's 104 nuclear reactors were performing at acceptable safety levels at the end of 2012, Macfarlane said, citing a recent NRC report. "You can't engage that many reactors and not have a few that are going to have difficulty," she said.
But the watchdog group, the Union of Concerned Scientists, has issued a scathing report saying nearly one in six U.S. nuclear reactors experienced safety breaches last year, due in part to weak oversight.
Using the agency's own data, the scientists group said 14 serious incidents, ranging from broken or impaired safety equipment to a cooling water leak, were reported last year. Over the past three years, 40 of the 104 U.S. reactors experienced one or more serious safety-related incidents that required additional action by the NRC, the report said.
"The NRC has repeatedly failed to enforce essential safety regulations," wrote David Lochbaum, director of the group's Nuclear Safety Project and author of the study. "Failing to enforce existing safety regulations is literally a gamble that places lives at stake."
NRC officials disputed the report and said none of the reported incidents harmed workers or the public.
Monday marks the two-year anniversary of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that crippled Japan's Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant.