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12 Tips For A Healthy Organic Lawn
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We discovered a treasure trove of useful information to help you adopt an organic approach to improving your lawn (link at the end). There are many different aspects to consider with lawn care – the main factor is learning how to keep it strong and healthy to withstand regular use and variations in the weather. By considering the location, soil type, grass species, composting, watering and cutting, you will learn how to achieve the best results with the least time, effort and resources!
Lawns were first created from pasture land – if you have seen how sheep graze a field, the result is very similar to a lawn created by mowing! A well-kept lawn was once a status symbol of the aristocracy, showing that these landowners had the wealth to have a recreational or ornamental area of land that did not need to be cultivated for subsistence. [1]
The tradition of keeping a lawn in the general population is quite recent although it still reflects the idea of status and the aspirations of ordinary people towards luxury – it was always a high maintenance feature until lawn mowing machines became common. Nowadays it is taken for granted that most gardens have one and it is hard to imagine a neighborhood without them!
During the 20th century, many chemicals have been formulated to try and create the "bowling green" style lawn by killing weeds and insects and by adding chemical fertilizers – this strategy for the perfect lawn comes at a great cost to the environment so people are now beginning to understand that it is unsustainable and a safer organic approach is required.
The benefits of organic gardening are revealed by a return to a natural balance and more abundant native wildlife in your garden – and there will be no need to worry about possible harm to our children and pets from using chemicals!
Lawns first developed in the relatively wet climate of western Europe, to which they are best suited, but their popularity has now spread worldwide. In dry areas, turf accounts for a high percentage of water usage – this article will give you some tips on how to minimise your usage and has the courage to suggest alternative use of the land where it is most unsuitable for growing a lawn.
Consider reducing the size of your lawn if possible – a smaller lawn in the right location will be easier to maintain too! Did you know that some types of grass need less water? Reducing your water usage will save you money but it can also help the grass to grow stronger roots! [2]
It's also good to remember that all life depends on clean water – it is the most precious resource for future generations! Please use it wisely and efficiently! [3]
Ok here's the link to the full tutorial: http://www.naturallivingideas.com/12-tips-for-a-healthy-organic-lawn/
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawn
[2] http://bodynsoil.com/blog/2013/05/organic-lawn-care-tips
[3] http://www.epa.gov/watersense/pubs/outdoor.html
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Balance of Past, Present, and Future
by Shiela Reed
Welcome to 2020! A new year and new decade!
What an amazing time to be alive! There is so much going on and I find myself embracing this life as I know it now. This is quite a bit different than how I have known things. It's nice to actually finally feel that things are coming together.
I had been mostly aware and connected to my physical beingness as far as an outward expression, up to around 2010 and had always felt and had a very "separateness" to my inner self and awareness. I always knew it was there, and I actually always knew what it was saying, but I found myself often "ignoring it". I kept choosing to be connected to one or the other at different points and finally realized I actually wasn't "balanced" at all! Instead I needed to "blend" so it was one, the other, both, the same, and neither all at once.
My journey up to that point was a lot of reconciling the past, so as I went deeper into my inner soul journey and what I "thought" that needed to be, I found I really started to separate from my physical and didn't exactly realize it. So over these years of inner work and "leaving out the physical" – I really just perpetuated a different version of the same duality. As that came more into my awareness the last couple of years I have found myself kind of naturally working on melding/blending/balancing them and naturally finding the inclusion of all my aspects. Physical, mental, emotional, spiritual/soul, energetic/etheric.
Interestingly enough, it is not until now, at this point in time, have I really felt such a cool "clearness" to this awareness and what it feels like to kind of be "together" in ONE.
So as I meditate and contemplate this season of my life and feel the awareness of my previous work and especially how the first half of this last decade began to pull together the acknowledgment that my past experiences were learning opportunities, was I able to start to be able to truly embrace and forgive myself for not "knowing everything". I learned to allow healing of much of my "past". And as the mid to later parts of the last decade began to show me how to begin looking at the importance of becoming more in-tune with my present self, I found myself naturally ending the last year of this decade also becoming more aware that my future self has something to contribute as well. I find a deep self healing resonance in this space as my true self shows me the creation of my own trinity of "full self".
THIS has been the most recent work I have been doing and it is very humbling how this has shown itself to me and how the next decade of the journey for me is to be about further combining, melding, and balancing all three to feel true PEACE in my present moments.
So I feel compelled to share the message of this month, the first month of a new year and new decade- as it is time to feel balance in our past, present, and future.
As I draw from my own journey and works and the message that has come forward for this month and year, my hope is that there is something that resonates to move you one step closer to your own true purpose in your own journey.
While we all have different places we are at, there is a need for understanding and remembering that it's all important, but just in different ways than our mind tries to understand it. I believe this is why it is difficult to write and share it sometimes.
We may know mentally that the "past is the past", but we don't understand why we cannot seem to "let go" of something in particular. This is the example of an energetic tie which is usually related to an element of our ego needs being met somehow. We either found safety, solace, acceptance, justification or any other number of "pay off's" that we thought were meant to "make us feel better" or "support" us in some way.
For me, a very important turning point was being able to truly see that we do the best we can with what we have at the time and I feel that with true heartfelt compassion. While I've always said that and known it, I strangely realized, I had seemed to always do this much more freely with others than I could for myself. This is likely why I was drawn to being part of the helping field professions. Once I noticed this began to shift for me, it helped me see there was so much more to my "aliveness".
I began to see the effects on my "nowness". So this understanding that truly being PRESENT then expanded to include learning how to reconcile my own past within myself. We can see that occur for people when there is a deeper level of forgiveness that truly has "no strings attached" and it's expression radiates with a feeling of unconditional love. When I started to feel that for myself, it was amazing the warmth and expansion I felt within.
The present became something that was "more" than it had been. It now included a healed part of me.
Today, there is a recognition that my newest understanding of "being present" also has inclusion of the future. Not as in controlling it and/or being afraid of it, which is what I found to be blocking my ability to truly to connect to it. But a similar kind of lovingness I learned to have by embracing my past. The ability gain the balance of having a connection to my future self is equally important and necessary for me to truly be PRESENT in my current moments.
As this has also been expanding for me, I feel the beginnings of a similar shift. A space of new awareness and growth. It shows me new information about myself and the world I'm a part of. This change and paradigm shift in our present world seems to be reflecting similarly in many others. It says "balance the past and future to create the truest form of the present".
Clearly we each have our own role/part in this process. It does not mean the present becomes "perfect". Every "part" still contributes to the "whole". So they won't be the same. So we will need to pay attention to being drawn to judgement, of self or others. We will learn to be "ok" with different because deep down we know WE are ok too.
I am truly hopeful that as this year unfolds and the exciting new things emerge- we can all begin to see how we can each choose our parts to contribute to that "newness" and begin to do that more and more together. By combining the cool differences to create something new. A new invention, a new theory, a new thought, a new way of life…. Even if we are different from one another.
So may your reflections on your past show you your life lessons and your true inner self show you how to be easy with yourself and others, as you learn to allow those lessons to unfold into new experiences in the present. And in these new experiences may we all be able to see the excitement of a new lesson and the opportunities it brings while not being fearful of our future. Thus we may fully embrace being a soul with a body in this world. And so it is…
Many blessings and hopes for a new year and decade full of building blocks that will be the solid base we each need for the bigger future.

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Diacritic + Housepitality host Esther Silex (Studio Barnhus)
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Diacritic Collective and Housepitality are teaming up for a special Thursday night knees up party with Esther Silex. This is Esther's SF debut and a rare opportunity to catch a rising talent from the well respected Studio Barnhus crew. She is a deejay extraordinaire, Colognian woman-about-town and very dear new addition to the Studio Barnhus family. She has an unquestionable status as an impassioned powerhouse with enough West German swagger to create timeless music with equal parts simplicity and beauty.
The Diacritic Collective, represented by Chvck and Petko Nikolov are on support duties. They just returned from a mini tour in Europe with fresh records and nice tans.
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Christensen is Beast of Bataan
Hayden Christensen is to star in Beast of Bataan, the true story of the trial of the Japanese General who was executed for his part in the death of thousands of American and Filipino prisoners of war during a forced march to captivity in 1942, commonly called the Bataan Death March.
Hayden Christensen is set to play the young lawyer who defended General Masaharu Homma throughout his trial in the Philippines, and word is that Koji Yakusho, Willem Dafoe and William Hurt are also in talks for roles in the film, names that lend more weight to the film than Christensen's.
The Bataan Death March saw tens of thousands of U.S. and Philippine soldiers marched from the Bataan peninsula to prison camps while they were subject to horrific physical and mental abuse. According to the Wikipedia article these ranged from:
"Beheadings, cut throats and being casually shot were the more common and merciful actions — compared to bayonet stabbings, rapes, guttings (cut open bellies and left to die), numerous rifle butt beatings and a deliberate refusal to allow the prisoners food or water while keeping them continually marching for nearly a week (for the slowest survivors) in tropical heat. Falling down, unable to continue moving was tantamount to a death sentence, as was any degree of protest or expression of displeasure.
Prisoners were attacked for assisting someone failing due to weakness, or for no apparent reason whatever. Strings of Japanese trucks were known to drive over anyone who fell, resulting in a corpse resembling squashed tomato. Riders in vehicles would casually stick out a rifle bayonet and cut a string of throats in the lines of men marching along side the road. Accounts of being forcibly marched for 5–6 days with no food and a single sip of water are in post war archives including filmed reports."
As always with war stories I think that this is something that really should be committed to film. My only concern is that it concentrates on the trial and we aren't made fully aware of the horrors of war that happened on the deadly march. The story of the casting comes from Yahoo News.
However this does mark a continuing move away from the big blockbusters by Hayden Christensen, perhaps in an attempt to distance himself from the role of Anakin Skywalker and his pretty basic performance of the character. Even the pretty big films of Awake and Jumper are still smaller films than Star Wars.
Perhaps that's not entirely his fault though, maybe the script and direction could be to blame, at least partially, for his labelling after the Star Wars trilogy. That, or just maybe he isn't that great an actor after all.
I think it's fair to say that Beast of Bataan will stretch him more than anything else to this day, although Jumper and Awake are both interesting projects for him.
Do you think he can really act though? Does he have the depth or have his good looks helped him get this far?


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Allergic to Eggs? Avoid These Hidden Sources
From pretzels to frosting to shampoo, eggs lurk in some unexpected places
If you're allergic to eggs, the solution is simple: Avoid them.
Easier said than done, since eggs show up in some surprising places. And if you accidentally consume an egg, the yoke's on you.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include skin rashes and redness, hives, wheezing, fast heartbeat, nasal congestion, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, along with other digestive problems. If you have a severe egg allergy, you probably know that exposure to egg protein may cause the life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis, which puts a person into shock and requires a trip to the emergency room.
Your symptoms may develop within minutes of consuming eggs or several hours later. Prevention is the best treatment.
Related: How to Tell If an Egg Is Bad
Hidden sources of eggs
The Food and Drug Administration requires nutrient labels for most foods in the United States, and those labels have to tell you if the food contains eggs.
According to Mayo Clinic and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), here are some common foods and ingredients that may contain egg:
- Artificial and natural flavorings
- Baked goods
- Canned soup
- Coffee drink foam
- Egg substitutes
- Frosting
- Ice cream
- Mayonnaise
- Marshmallows
- Meatloaf
- Nougats
- Pasta
- Pretzels
- Processed meats
- Salad dressing
Don't play chicken with these terms
Labels of supplements unregulated by the FDA don't have to list "egg" as an ingredient. If these supplements list any of the following ingredients that the Mayo Clinic advises people with egg allergies to watch out for, however, they contain eggs:
- Albumin
- Globulin
- Lecithin
- Livetin
- Lysozyme
- Vitellin
- Words that begin with "ova" or "ovo," such as ovalbumin
Related: Experts Say It's Okay to Eat Eggs Again
Tips for the egg allergic
Now that you're a pro at label reading, take further steps to avoid an egg-streme reaction.
Pass on the yolk. Although egg whites contain most of the proteins that trigger an allergic reaction, there's no way to separate all the yolk from the whites.
Avoid all eggs. That includes eggs from chickens, ducks, quail and any other bird.
Talk to the waiter. Let him know you have an egg allergy and inquire whether the dish you want contains eggs or egg substitutes. Be aware, however, that waiters and even kitchen personnel are not always sure about the ingredients. If you can't confirm that the salad dressing doesn't contain eggs, skip it.
Wear an allergy alert bracelet. This will help paramedics in case you lose consciousness when you have an allergy attack.
Check cosmetics and other non-food items, too. A number of consumer products may also contain eggs. These include finger paints, some shampoos and medicines and make-up.
Talk with your allergist about baked goods. People with mild egg allergies may be able to consume some baked goods, such as cake, that contain egg proteins cooked at high temperatures.
Carry an epinephrine autoinjector at all times if your doctor prescribed one. Use it at the first sign of an allergic reaction or as instructed.
Related: Hidden Food Allergens: 18 Surprising Foods (and Drinks) That Have Them
Tell your friends and family to call an ambulance if you ever have an allergic reaction after eating something with egg in it. Even if you inject yourself with epinephrine, symptoms can reappear later, so it's important to get medical help right away.
Check with your allergist about which vaccines are safe for you. Some flu shots contain small amounts of egg protein, and no one with an egg allergy should get the nasal spray version of the flu vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
But contrary to popular belief, you may be able to get a flu shot if you have an egg allergy that isn't severe, according to the ACAAI. You should get it only in a doctor's office or a clinic prepared to treat you for an allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis — not a drugstore or supermarket. One type of flu shot, the recombinant vaccine, has no egg protein and is approved for use in people ages 18 to 49, according to ACAAI.
You should also avoid getting a malaria (yellow fever) vaccine, which contains egg protein, according to the ACAAI. If the vaccine is required for travel, get a note from your doctor explaining why you can't have it.


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Oreo desserts are a staple at my home during the holidays and with Halloween behind us, it's time for new yummies. Have you ever wondered why they so addictive?! You'd be surprised at all the amazing ways to use Oreo cookies. My daughter and my husband have officially proclaimed it their favorite desserts.
The holidays are a time to indulge and prepare delicious desserts. Isn't that the best way to celebrate? If you are looking for some tasty, festive and easy to make desserts, here is a yummy list of some Oreo desserts, ranging from cookies to truffles and more!
Delicious Oreo Desserts for the Holidays
If you're an Oreo lover like I am, you are going to love this! PLUS, these recipes are easy to make and only require a few ingredients.
- Oreo Christmas Light Cookie Balls by Hungry Happenings
- Oreo Truffles by Spend with Pennies
- Peppermint Oreo Crunch Cake by Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
- Oreo Wreath Cookies by She Saved
- 3 Ingredient Oreo Truffles by Walking on Sunshine
- Oreo Fudge by Kleinworth and Co
- Oreo Cookie Ball Christmas Tree by Mom Endeavors
- Gingerbread Oreo Cookie Balls by Food Folks and Fun
- Lemon Oreo Cheesecake by A Magical Mess
- Oreo Cool Mint Cookie Balls by Three Boys and a Dog
- Easy Oreo Truffles by Eating on a Dime
- No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake by Cincy Shopper
It just hit me! Christmas is less than two months away! I'm sure these oreo desserts will be a crowd-pleaser and a hit! So after you play with these recipes you will feel like you have it all packed down. After all, who doesn't love Oreos right?


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"Atitiriw", a new magazine has been launched at a colourful event at the Coconut Groove Regency Hotel in Accra.
"Atitiriw" is an Akan word which literary means 'important or prominent'. It is a quarterly magazine which will serve as a platform to portray unique Ghanaian culture.
Just like the name, "Atitiriw" will celebrate prominent and important Ghanaian citizens and African across the entire globe. According to the publishers, "Our aim is to tell their success stories and to encourage others to emulate their good works and strive for success".
The second edition which was also outdoored last Friday contains exclusive interviews and interactions with important personalities like Highlife musician Amakye Dede and Mr. Kwame Opoku, a distinguished Ghanaian businessman.
Other important and hardworking personalities also shared their success stories in the latest edition.
Mr. Arnold Asante, Chairman of IMAJIN Advertising, bought the first copy. There were performances from veteran gospel musician, Stella Seal and hiplifer, Tic Tac.
Check out some pictures at the launch
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After leaving the Flinders Ranges, we started to realise that our adventure was slowing coming to an end and we were well and truly heading in the direction of home. But before we returned home, we still had a favourite to visit, Broken Hill.
We set the alarm early and were on our way before 8:30am. Today was special for "Him" and "He" received several telephone calls and SMS messages as we were leaving Peterborough and shortly thereafter. It was amazing to hear the Telstra mobile ring when we were really out in "the sticks". Once again, if you travel in our great country, you maximise your mobile telephone coverage if you use Telstra as your provider.
We had a good run to Broken Hill and were happy with the fuel consumption. We actually used a little more fuel than we should have by keeping pace with a freight train.
We checked into the caravan park well before lunch and after completing our setup, we headed to the local visitor information centre. Before leaving the caravan park we confirmed that we have a small water leak from the tap in our shower and this will be addressed when we have the caravan serviced after we return home.
There was little to learn at the information centre and we were soon heading to Bells Milk Bar on the southern side of Broken Hill. We don't know why we have not visited Bells before as this place is iconic. We have taken the liberty to copy part of the following text from their website.
"People have been travelling from far and wide to Bells Milk Bar for 'out of this world' malted milks and soda spiders for generations. Once upon a time, many old milk bars and cafes in Australia made the bases for all their drinks by hand. At Bells, all our authentic syrups are still handmade here on the premises in Patton Street to Les Bell's Famous Secret Recipe, just like they have since 1892 when the business was founded by Fredrick Fenton, a confectioner and cordial maker. The result is worth bottling.
Bells Milk Bar is an intact 1950's milk bar in South Broken Hill (thanks to Les and Mavis Bell's 1956 renovation). It is famous for its quirky décor and the 'out of this world' old fashioned milkshakes and soda spiders served here.
Despite the huge demand for the Bells drinks over the years, they have only recently been bottled for retail sale.
Apart from their good old fashioned quality, many of these flavours are simply not available anywhere else! For your best 'taste' of Broken Hill and Outback NSW history, try some Bells Syrups and Cordials today!"
The milk shakes we had were simply fabulous and were served in metal contains and original glasses were provided. The hot dog we had with the shakes were also sensational. We purchased several of their syrups and will enjoy then when we return home. Bells do mail order!
Next stop was the Broken Hill Mint, an establishment we manage to visit each time we go to Broken Hill. Fortunately we kept our spending to a minimum.
Last call for the day was at the Palace Hotel which held some interest for us as scenes from "Pricilla Queen of the Desert" were filmed there. We were fortunate that one of the owners gave us a guide tour of parts of the hotel that are currently being renovated and we were also able to view the murals that cover the walls and also spend time on what must be one of the largest first floor balconies in a hotel in Australia. The current owners are in the process of restoring the hotel to its original grandeur.
As it was a "special" day for "Him" we went out for dinner at the Café Alfresco where we were actually lucky to get in without a booking. This place is very popular and apparently a booking reservation is essential.
After dinner we took some night photographs of Broken Hill before returning to the caravan.


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Has Google Discovered the Missing Link to Agent Success?
As real estate professionals, we have been trained to generate buyer and seller leads and then to get in front of them to "close the deal".
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Lightweight Mod style coat from Australian fashion design icon Norma Tullo.
A-line, black above knee length coat has princess seaming and a small collar and lapels bound in silky contrast fabric. The same silky fabric binds the sleeve edges, pocket flap edges and covers the buttons. It has two front pockets and one faux pocket with flaps. Sleeves are trimmed with three buttons at the wrists and seven buttons close the top of the front. The bottom front closes with hooks and thread loops. Main fabric is 67% Terylene (polyester) and 33% viscose - gabardine weave - 1960s.
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- Chernise Spruell
2012: An Ascended Master Message
One of the most important things to know at this time is that you are always the creator of your life. This is true all of the time regardless of others' predictions, regardless of what other people are saying. Even if someone predicts that you are destined to become something or go somewhere, you always have free will and you can always choose a higher option. So use this beautiful energy of rebirth, renewing and clarity that comes with a new year to decide what you want to create in your world. Make it a priority to give your energy to this for you are a Divine Child of God and if you decree a thing it must be so. The only thing for you to do is to step out of the way of allowing - that literally means to release all thoughts to the contrary of what you have asked for. So take this time to get clear about what you would like for yourself and make a list that you will want to read daily so it is easy for you to align with this truth. And know that you are always loved and you are always guided and there will always be room for whatever you request, no matter how large or how small. Your Beloved Ascended Master Jesus


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Peter Henke – German, mad hair and great collection of football shirts. Here he is at the local dirt jump spot where he learnt his craft, including the double backflip.
He said: "Here, I have evolved into the athlete I am today. The compound is my second home; this is why the clip is called 'This is my place'. I can do whatever I want on this dirt and further develop in my sport. The production of the clip was sensational, because Daniel and I work very well together as a team. We were extremely productive and had a lot of fun."


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With the survival of pediatric cancer patients becoming increasingly longer (currently around 80%), the possibility of cryopreserving ovarian tissue seems to be a thriving therapeutic practice.
Around 60 children have been born to date worldwide using cryopreserved ovarian tissue in adult women or older adolescents, but only one case of a child born after using frozen ovarian tissue in a premenarchal girl has been reported. Although the evidence seems to support this practice, one question that immediately arises is: is it ethically justifiable to preserve ovarian tissue in prepubertal girls? In adult women or older adolescents, it appears that it is.
A recent article published in the Journal of Medical Ethics asked this question, with the authors concluding that freezing ovarian tissue is ethically permissible, but not ethically required.
When the medical procedure is safe, it appears that it is the decision of the parents — having been well informed about the clinical risks and the likelihood of success of this technique for their daughters, and, if possible, consensus with the treating doctors — that should prevail.
The authors of the article also suggest that ethical support should be given to the clinicians responsible for these practices because in many cases, the ethical decision to make is not easy so that a collegiate decision seems the more reasonable.
However, apart from consensus between parents and doctors, there are also other ethical aspects of a social and health management nature, such as the cost of these practices as well as possible problems of equity, as regards the possibility of access to them, which must be considered. The authors, therefore, concluded that a more detailed ethical evaluation of these cases is needed, taking into account the aforementioned considerations.


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As technology grows, the size of the file also grows. For instance, with the introduction of 4K technology, a single movie can be as large as 32GB or more; 10 years ago, that movie would have been 700mb or less.
This all means you need to know how to delete files and folders on your Mac. Refer to the steps below to go about doing just that.
Life is better when it's easy, wouldn't you say? Apple clearly understands this, which is why the American tech giant made their Mac so easy and convenient to use.
You might argue this is not always the case because certainly, the making of any Mac system is a complex process, but using it completely belies all that because you can achieve so much in so little time with just the click of a few buttons and push of a few keys. Deleting files and folders on your Mac is a breeze. You can easily get rid of gigabytes or even terabytes of data in mere seconds; at worst, minutes. Keep reading and you'll see how.
1. Navigate to where the files or folders to be deleted are. It doesn't matter if they're in your Mac's "Downloads" folder or your desktop or anywhere else. The process is still the same, but don't open the folders or files.
2. Right-click on the files or folders which you want to delete from your Mac.
3. In the drop-down menu you see, click on "Move to Trash." And that's that. All done.
1. Once more, highlight or select all the files and folders to be deleted.
2. Press these keys at once: "Command" + "Delete." The files will go poof and disappear from the Mac. To confirm this, just listen out for the crunching noise your Mac makes when files are moved to the Trash.
1. Highlight the files and folders to be removed from your Mac.
2. Press the "Option" key and leave your finger on it.
3. Move your cursor to your Mac's menu bar and click on "File."
4. In the drop-down menu which appears, select "Delete Immediately…"
5. Click "Delete" to confirm your selection in the next dialogue box to open up.
Sometimes, don't you feel as if you want to delete all files and folders for good? Going to your Mac's Trash and emptying it manually is a waste of time and effort (or, maybe you're just lazy). And permanently deleting the files and folders saves you time too, because it's very quick and efficient.
Your macOS has such an option for your convenience. But make sure you really want the files permanently gone because once you input the commands and your macOS gets rid f them, they're well and truly gone for good.
So, heed this advice and always check the contents of the folders to be deleted. It's possible there could be something in there that's important.
Deleting files permanently using Finder was already discussed in Part 1, so the only options left now are via Keyboard Shortcut and Mac's Terminal. Proceed to the next step:
1. Highlight or select all the files or folders you want to delete.
2. Press these keys simultaneously: "Option" + "Command" + "Delete."
3. A pop-up message will ask you if you wish to confirm. Click on "Delete" and your files will be securely deleted.
1. Click on your "Apple" menu > "System Preferences" > "Keyboard".
2. Click on "Shortcuts" atop the dialogue window and then "Services" on the left-hand pane.
3. If "New Terminal at Folder" under the "Services" category is not ticked, make sure you tick it (it's located in the central part of the "Keyboard" dialogue window).
4. Open your Mac's "Finder". Go to the folder with the files to be permanently deleted.
5. Right-click on the chosen folder (make sure you don't enter it, though). Click "Services" found the below the drop-down menu which appears.
6. Another drop-down window will appear. Click on "New Terminal at Folder."
7. The Terminal window will open up. Type this command into it: rm -P PrivateFile.txt (In the example above, "PrivateFile" is the name of the file to be deleted. When you wish to use Terminal to delete your file, type in the same command preceding "PrivateFile" but replace it with the name of the file you want to delete).
This one will be a bit tricky, as you might suspect. It's perfectly understandable why you would want to lock your files, though. A personal computer is supposed to extremely secure and locking your files is one way to guarantee that.
But what happens when the locked files have exhausted their use and you want o get rid of them? You have three options to choose from. Each is as effective as the next, so the choice is yours.
1. There is a difference between "Trash" and "Secure Empty Trash". You should be aware of that. Drag the locked file or files into "Trash" on your Mac's application dock.
2. Open the "Trash" in Finder. Click on "File".
3. In the drop-down menu you see, click on "Secure Empty Trash." The locked file should now be deleted.
1. Right-click on the locked file. In the drop-down menu, click on "Get Info."
2. You will see a checkbox with the word "Locked" in front of it. If the checkbox is not greyed out, untick it and attempt to delete the file. If, on the other hand, it is greyed out, that's an indication that you lack the proper permission to be able to access or modify the file.
3. Press and leave your finger on the "Option" key. Go to your "Apple" menu and click on "File". In the drop-down menu, click on "Show Inspector".
4. In the next menu, you see, there is a triangle adjacent to "Ownership and Permissions." Click on the triangle to expand.
5. You now have better access and can view the file permissions. Changing them entails you press the "Lock" icon. You will then be asked for your administrator password. Input it.
6. Click on "You Can" > "Read & Write"
7. The checkbox adjacent to "Locked" will no longer be greyed out, meaning it is now accessible. Untick the checkbox and delete the files as you would normally. Presto! You're done. You can say good-bye to your locked files.
1. Open up your "Applications" > "Utilities" > "Terminal".
2. Type this command in Terminal and press "Enter/Return": sudo chflags nouchg [path to the file] (The "path to file" in the command above is the path to the directory of the locked file).
For example, if you want to delete a doc file that's located in the Microsoft Word folder within your Applications folder, this will be the command you type in Terminal:
Alternatively, you can drag and dump the locked file in your Mac's Terminal window to automatically input the file path.
3. If the command up there doesn't get the job done, there's another that definitely will. Think of it as a brute force attack because it "force deletes" the file. Type this command in Terminal and press "Enter/Return": sudo rm -r [path to the file]
Do you consider yourself the most cautious individual on the planet? You could be, but as cautious and careful as you are, a day will still come when you delete files that are important to you. And you'll only realize your blunder the moment you empty your Trash.
The reason isn't always clear why attempts are often made to recover files that were intentionally deleted. Yes, the deed could have been done by way of an accident; or maybe you simply forgot the just-deleted files contained important documents.
Whatever your excuse, Recoverit Data Recovery will pull you out of hot water. This powerful software not only recovers all deleted files and folders, but it does so with little stress placed on your system's memory and with the utmost speed.
You don't need any complicated instructions or a manual on how to use Recoverit. Just follow the three simple steps below.
Start your Recoverit and select a drive under the "Hard Disk Drives" category for scanning. Choose the drive where the files and folders were deleted from. Click "Start."
The scan should start and be done in no time. A window will pop up and show you a preview of the files and folders you deleted from your Mac.
As you can imagine, they will be much in number, but Recoverit foresaw that. The software gives you a choice of utilizing filters to narrow down and hasten the search.
"File Type" or "File Path" are two of the options available for you to play around with. You can also stop or pause the search midway, and that's a feature that can come in quite handy when you're engaged with other activities.
A window will pop up. In it will be a preview of the deleted files and folders. Click "Recover". Your files and folders will be recovered and kept safely on your Mac.
A word of caution: Neither keep nor save the recovered files in the same hard drive the search was run on. You can save it in any other drive without worries about anything going wrong.
Recoverit Mac Data Recovery is great data recovery software not just in name. It's a tried and true data recovery software for your Mac that never fails to achieve the results you want.
It's possible you may have come across some of these tips or not, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be reminded of them now, does it? A few, simple tips can go a long way in making life easier, and the same applies to delete files and folders on your Mac.
Deleting files on your Mac is probably going to be an everyday action. It's safe to assume you use your Mac every day, and you'll likely be downloading or copying new files all the time, however small in size they may be.
If you allow these files and folders to keep taking up space in your Mac, you'll eventually have to delete some of them, but you won't know which because there are so many in number; sifting through them will be another time-consuming process too.
To avoid all this, delete files you don't need as often as possible. And if you err and delete something important, you only need to run Recoverit and let it resolve the problem. Simple, stress-free, and efficient: Those are the words underlying Recoverit's design.
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THE starting gun on Tamworth's $17.2 million Northern Inland Sporting Centre of Excellence was fired with construction under way.
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Mr Joyce said the project was about attaining parity with facilities in major cities and praised council its efforts.
The state government contributed $4.25 million for the construction of the centre and Tamworth MP, Kevin Anderson, said it was about providing opportunities for the best sporting opportunities for the region's young people.
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Last, we had discussed current ratio, and had signed off with a reference to another much misunderstood ratio, namely the net profit to production or net profit to sales ratio. Normally, unless we make it explicit, kindly assume we are talking about a manufacturing concern. In business environments where all is disclosed, it is a ratio that can be rationally discussed and argued about. In the context of the Indian Economy, talking about the ratio is like telling ghost stories. However, to place the entire blame on businessmen, and treat them with suspicion is also not justified. In the post we attempt to take a perspective on these twin issues- the ratio and the people behind the ratio.
So, in a large Consortium of say 10 or 12, there will be 1 or 2 officials who'll have the (misplaced) guts to broach the subject of ratios in the open, even if financials are not there on the meeting agenda. Others will have some curiosity, but will wait for someone else to speak-up. The lead official will be tense and would be involved in his/her own agenda. So, it will go like this (let's name the rookie, pushy analyst Sankar, for the sake of convenience).
SANKAR: "Why has the net profit/ production ratio gone down from 2.45% to 2.10% in the last FY?
DF that is Director Finance (he's senior and is more into wheeling dealing and no longer technically upto date): Well, I would remind the house that the Govt. has raised oil prices thrice last year. This year depreciation and interest were higher due to expansion and the term loan taken from IDF. You add back depreciation and see.
SANKAR: Why should anybody add back depreciation? You have not been able to pass on the price hike to the customer which shows that you are buyer dependent and your product demand is too price elastic. Our other client XYZ in the same line has shown a 10% rise in the ratio. The industry average is also higher than this as per CMIE- don't you read those?DF: Arre boss, that's a small company, how can you compare the two? When we were of that size, our profitability was double. Why has CRISIL continued our credit rating then?
SANKAR (looks at other officials for support, the others, though silent, nod in assent, for propriety demands supporting the fellow lender): I know how these agencies work yaar...Do you say you have not derived benefit of scale of operation?DF: Boss, now what to say, the reality is that XYZ has this tax benefit and that tax benefit, being less than 7 year old, actually our profit is 10%, but why to pay to the Govt., etc.etc.etc., otherwise how will pay the FIs/Banks...
PROMOTER: (relieved, so is the Lead Bank official, whose home-work is lacking, he has to attend so many meetings, always late): Ha, ha, ha! That's the problem in this country, no one can do honest business, etc.etc.etc.. Chalo bhai, dinner is waiting, cocktail bhi hai...!SANKAR to LB: (feels his remarks should be preserved for posterity) Sir, don't forget to include this issue in the minutes.
LB: Yes, yes, before circulating the minutes we'll show them to you, ok (he's not going to draft the minutes till the next meeting is imminent)OUR COMMENTS:
Due to external factors like absence of identical playing field for all, propensity to avoid tax, or the sheer temperament of businessmen in India, this ratio loses much of its significance. We can't blame the entrepreneurs too much. You have to look at business compulsions from their angle also. As we remarked on an earlier occasion, credit analysts are mostly from a service background and have not 'lived' business. You'll be better placed to arrive at decisions related to lending, especially handling stressed assets well, if you have some means of having a first-hand and inside view. To appreciate the nuances of business the best course is you start a business yourself !!!, but that is a rare possibility. You could associate yourself with a close friend or relative doing business, do some apprenticeship, or keep chatting with the friend regularly. 'Strong handling' and SARFAESI threats are often destructive and against equity. You end up harming national wealth and human resources and this approach shows one's lack of experience, callousness and lack of sensitivity towards the assets that nature and people have built up.
What business-people sometimes say about SARFAESI is true. Officials esp of Banks will stay at a centre for 3-4 years only. Therefore they tend to take short-term measures, esp. in the second half of their tenure. In a scenario of rising NPAs, a one-size-fits-all approach is adopted and targets given for SARFAESI notices. The approach that prevailed in pre SARFAESI days like rehabilitation and restructuring has been forgotten because BIFR days are over. This is sheer stupidity and has brought the banking industry to the brink of disaster. We would draw the readers' attention to what the Japanese believe. The Japanese banking philosophy holds that Banks exist for ensuring economic growth, while we believe the other way round. This post is not about Banking theories, but one would do well to know that alternate ways of thinking are there. We don't feel this Japanese banking suits our countrymen, but being a matter of interest, we are giving excerpts in a box. It may be noted that Japanese Banks' NPAs were 20% of their total loans at some point of time, which was taken care of by the Govt. This is also not to say that we detest SARFAESI, and infact we were present at the IBA meeting in 2002 when the father of the Act, Dr. Umarji, unveiled it in Mumbai.
There are some businesses in our family, honest businesses. The business-person has no pension or gratuity to fall back upon, and has to face the full blast of economic and commercial risk. It's not surprising, they will now and then withdraw money from the firm, which no one should object to if it's over and above the stipulated NWC. They are also justified in substituting with Institutional funds, the money they had to raise from relatives, because the Institutions were taking months to decide, and business had to carry on. Then, the business will make every attempt to charge a price which can be squeezed out of the customer, while our middle class profit mentality cries 'cheating', for we think on cost+ lines, forgetting our earlier observation regarding risk borne by the business person.
Profit/Production Ratio and PBDIT:
By just reeling out the percentages, one only exposes oneself. As we said above, the factors behind the changes would in all likelihood be external to the unit, having nothing to do with the operations of the unit, a fact about which the analyst should be aware. The relevant profitability ratio in the context of our situation, namely taking up a new project, is the PBDIT (profit before depreciation, interest and taxes), and you can question the Company on changes in the figure. The ratio correctly reflects the efficiency of the operations of the unit, by performance we mean the entire process of conversion, cash to cash. The significant properties and advantages of analysing PBDIT are as under:
(i) The ratio is immune to plant age (excludes depreciation),and capital structure (i.e. debt vs equity) which would differ unit to unit, but the mix would affect the working results only to the extent of interest, which is irrelevant in this ratio. The tax part which was posing problems in the first place is also excluded.
(ii) The ratio reflects the efficiency of the technology, RM or power position in general, the manpower, entrepreneurship, competition factors, forex rates etc.
(we'll call this 'hypothesis @' and will test it later).
(iii) This is the ratio you are to look at when you approve a project, based on a certain technology, location, scale and markets. Other ratios could be important, but for project selection, we find in the light of our experience, this is the best ratio to be used. For instance, IRR sounds s**y, but is basically used for computing real returns from a project.
Suppose the PBDIT is projected at a level lower than another local unit in same line operating on similar scale, and the promoter says that the technology is different, the question to be asked is why the costlier technology, for the market risks the product will face are the same. Are there any other risks (e.g. regulatory risks, say environment concerns which will demand higher investment in pollution control), due to which the previous technology will be outdated soon ?
(iv) Before arriving at a credit decision, you need to compare the ratio of other similar units operating the area, if available of course. The project report will always assume a high ratio, which may or may not be realistic. Of course in case of deviation you will ask the promoter to explain. This ratio will be jealously guarded by the unit, lest it benefit the rivals. We remember, when someone wanted to set up a computer stationery unit in Chhatisgarh, we engineered a break-in at another local unit, because their CA could not 'incentivised' by the client into parting with the figures.
(v) What is the ideal level? It naturally depends upon the risks faced by the unit, particularly the risk or obsolescence that the product or technology face. Higher risk is associated with higher returns and vice versa. Thus it should be high in case of say a unit manufacturing mobile sets. Following are PBDITs rounded-off to nearest whole, for some well known companies (from moneycontrol: three year running averages for year ended 31.03.2012, save ACC-one year behind)
STEEL: Tata Steel: 31 %, Steel Authority:22%:Essar Steel: 19%:
CEMENT: ACC 26%: Ultratech: 24%: Ambuja Cements: 28%
SOFTWARE: Infosys:40%: TCS: 60%: WIPRO: 30%
Thus players in similar industries are likely to have similar PBDITs, a few exceptions will always be there. Further, the variations in each of the industries faithfully reflect the general perception about the groups- Tatas highest, Essar lowest, Infosys in between. This vindicates our hypothesis labelled @ above.
(For the purposes of the analyst, usually he/she will be able to locate a company of similar size, say in CMIE Database, when you seek a benchmark. If you are not able to find a benchmark, just remember the Lord and assume it as 20%, for a normal risk company.)
COMPUTING THE RATIOS:The CMA format is not conducive to computing ratios readily and those given by the Company may not be reliable. Better fill up the form A (below). Note that the first thing you need to do when a new loan file comes to you for appraisal is to check CMA and fill up the form A and the form E, which are nothing but CMAs condensed on one page and tweaked a bit (in form A, we bring inventory changes to the top in order to get the production figure which is required for ratio analysis). Normally our analysts pounce upon the file and start filling the internal format. Then they raise queries in order to fill up the gaps. Once the replies to the queries are 'in place', they start filling up the financials, and run into further questions the commonest one being the first year net inventory, that is the increase/decrease in finished goods+stock-in-process, which is required to arrive the figure of production in the first year analysed, and require financials another year back. After ratios are computed, there are further queries on variations, and this goes against the principle of avoiding piecemeal queries. So filling up forms A and E should be the first task.
The Japanese way of doing Banking is said to be different. These are excerpts from an article in Nikkei Shimbun, leading Japanese daily: the writer states:
"I don't think that the Western way is in International Banking should develop. I think that much of the Japanese Philosophy of relationships is for the long term, of honour and not getting a profit for every deal. The Japanese Bank sees itself as a citizen within a community in which it works. ..It wants to give back to the community as well. "
Cracking the Japanese Markets by James Morgan:
"Japan's giant financial institutions have played an important role in development of industrial Japan...Japanese companies, more than their international competitors rely on their close banking relationships and are highly leveraged to fund rapid plant expansion and large overseas domestic projects."
Japanese Banking author N.G.Kiyohiko writes in his 2002 research paper:
"The bank tries to honour past pledges even if they are no longer optimal when market conditions change. In arm's length transactions, the bank is likely to call in firms' loans if they fail to repay their debts. Although we do not examine such cases explicitly in our formal model, rational rigidity results suggest that a bank maintaining long-term relationships with many entrepreneurs is not likely to take such an immediate disciplinary strategy, but to keep a distressed firm alive for a while to give it time to recover and to offer managerial advice; the firm may recover from a temporary downturn and begin to repay its debts. And even if it eventually fails, the bank will have honoured its long-term pledge not to let the firm down, so it does not antagonise its current and potential small trading partners. Consequently, the rate of bankruptcy is substantially lower than in arm's length banking."
In our next post, we examine some more 'theoretical' issues from a 'practical' angle. So long...!For Annexures A and E: http://formats-and-tables.blogspot.in/


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How Do You Inhale CBD Vapor?
Inhale CBD Vapor? Yes! It's easy
There are so many potential benefits from vaping CBD. But folks that have never smoked or vaped might be wondering "How do you inhale CBD?"
Experienced smokers or vape-heads might scoff, but It's not a dumb question.
Obviously, you want to get the most out of your high-quality cbd vape juice without having a 2-minute coughing jag.
Your CBD vaping experience should be as pleasant and calming as possible – especially if you are vaping CBD for anxiety. Don't worry – we'll get you puffing CBD like a zen master.
But first – it helps to remember why you are breathing in CBD vapor instead of popping a gummy. It could make all the difference in whether you stick with it or not.
Benefits of Vaping CBD
First off, here's a real quick rundown of the advantages of inhaling CBD over ingesting.
- It's WAY faster. By vaping CBD you can get it into your system in seconds.
- Inhaling CBD is more efficient. You can lose up to 90% of it if you ingest it.
- Vaping CBD gives you the best bang for your buck. It might seem expensive, but the absorption rate is vastly higher than ingesting.
- It's convenient and discreet.
- Breathing in CBD – in and of itself – can help relax you.
- Dosing is far more accurate. Depending on how you are feeling – you can easily adjust the dosage up or down.
So you see that inhaling or vaping CBD can be a super-effective tool for managing your pain or anxiety. At the very least – it is worth a try. So let's dive in.
Get Your Mind Ready for Inhaling CBD
Vaping CBD could possibly change your life. However, It's not as easy as swallowing a pill. Like meditation or exercise – it might take a little practice and some technique before you are comfortable with vaping CBD.
So, don't get discouraged. It might take a little bit of resolve, but the relief you will get should be well worth the effort.
Above all, it's important to know what to expect, so you won't be put off.
Let's get started, shall we?
What to Expect When Vaping CBD
Firstly, you are going to have to inhale the CBD vapor into your lungs.
I know that sounds obvious, but you can't just draw the CBD vapor into your mouth and expect any benefit. You have to breath it in deep. If you've never smoked or vaped before, it might mean stepping out of your comfort zone.
So here's a quick heads up for what to expect.
- You will probably cough a little – at least at first.
- A good quality CBD will have a pungent "cannabis" taste and odor.
- You will have a little learning curve before you are proficient in inhaling CBD vapor.
Easy, right? OK, now you know what to expect. Let's do this!
Avoid the Cough
Nothing harshes your mellow worse than a coughing fit. Coughing sucks. But you probably knew that.
However, when you are vaping high quality e-liquid that is high in CBD and terpenes, it can irritate the back of your throat. Actually It's almost a sign that your vape is loaded with the good stuff.
If you are experiencing this, a simple fix is drinking a sip of cold water mixed with honey before and after each puff. Old fashioned but it should help.
In addition to all the advice coming up that will help you vape pleasantly and cough-free, you will develop a natural tolerance for vaping CBD over time.
So stick with it. It's worth it.
Keep it Cool
Additionally, if your device has a temperature, voltage or wattage adjustment, keep it on the lower end of the setting range. Heat is definitely a factor in irritation. Plus, high heat degrades the phytonutrients in CBD.
Keep your mod set to 4 volts or less for a vape pen, 120 degrees celsius and 50 watts or less for a sub-ohm vape mod. You can use the lowest setting recommended for your particular coil.
Ultimately, inhaling CBD should be a calming experience – especially if you are taking it for anxiety. Think of it like a little meditation if you like.
Remember – you are breathing the essence of one of nature's miracle plants. Sorry to go all hippie on you, but CBD is a gift that we FINALLY have free access to. Vape with some gratitude.
If you can help it, don't just shove your vape pen in your mouth and puff like a maniac.
Find a quiet spot to vape if you can, and relax for a minute to prepare yourself. It will enhance to whole effect.
Two Ways to Inhale
Bet you didn't know this, but there are actually two methods of inhaling CBD vapor.
- Mouth to lungs
- Straight to lungs
Mouth to lungs
is the way most cigarette smoker inhale. It's a quick two-step process. They draw the smoke into their mouth and then breath it into their lungs.
You sip the vapor into your mouth and then breath it in. You can practice if you like.
During the sipping part your lips will be pursed. When you are ready to inhale, your mouth will open up to bring in the vape along with some fresh air.
For most of CBD vape devices this is the way you should vape. Breathing highly-concentrated CBD straight in will probably send you into a coughing fit.
Straight to Lungs / Direct to Lungs
If you are vaping CBD from a sub-ohm mod (the kind that has a tank on top and makes a lot of clouds) and vape juice, the vapor is less concentrated and you generally draw it straight into your lungs. That's what this system is designed for.
Making vape clouds can be a highly enjoyable thing to do. And it can be more of a pastime.
There is really not much to explain about this method. You just breath in and then blow out the vapor.
The remainder of the article will deal with the mouth to lungs method.
Count – Take Consistent Puffs
It's well worth practicing to take consistent puffs. Why? Because when you vape CBD you are essentially dosing medicine. You want to draw in the same amount each time.
The only way to do that correctly is to find your standard drag. And counting slowly an deliberately with each pull will help you measure it.
Also, counting slowly is another way to calm your mind and concentrate.
In general, a standard puff on a mouth-to-lung device is three seconds. One thousand one, one thousand two, one thousand three.
And for a sub-ohm tank mod, the standard is one full second. On thousand one.
Find "your" puff and it will help you know how much CBD you are inhaling.
Nice and easy
OK, relax – remember? You are not in a contest to see who sucks in the most CBD in the shortest amount of time. Be deliberate, mindful and smooth – like you are doing tai chi .
Bring in Lots of O2
OK, you've calmly sipped the CBD vapor into your mouth. Now open your mouth wide bring to to your lungs along with lots of air in a nice, slow, deep breath.
Breathing in a ton of air with your vapor will make it a lot cooler and less acrid. You will be much less likely to cough.
Hold It In
Holding in the vapor for a count of 5 is ideal. Counting slowly is a timeless way of settling yourself down. Additionally, it helps you absorb the most amount of CBD.
However, it's not entirely necessary. You will still get the effect if you breath it in momentarily. Plus, if you're a newbie, holding in the vapor at first might not be too easy.
Try working up to a slow, deliberate count of 5.
Savor the Taste
Remember that I said to expect a pungent cannabis flavor? Well, if you are vaping high quality stuff, it will be loaded with terpenes. These super-beneficial phytochemicals are extremely aromatic.
Not everyone loves the flavors right off the bat.
However, cannabis aficionados are like wine lovers. They appreciate the various essences and write reviews about them – talking about notes of lemon zest, pine, dank earth and spice.
If you don't like the taste, try different brands. Also, I'm betting you will begin to gain an acquired taste for full-spectrum CBD over time.
So while you're holding in, savor the complexity of this wonderful stuff. It adds greatly to the experience.
Breath Out Slowly
You've done it. You inhaled all the goodness of CBD. You've even held it in for a few seconds, and you've noted a distinct pine resin flavor.
Now it's time to let it go.
Purse your lips again and breath out the remaining vapor in a nice, relaxing exhale.
Aaaaahhhh. I feel better just talking about it.
Wait For it…
Finally, before you puff again, relax and wait a minute or two. When you vape CBD it gets into your bloodstream pretty quickly. Concentrate on how you are feeling.
If you feel you need another hit, go for it. Nice-and-easy-like.
There is definitely a difference between smoking a cigarette and inhaling CBD/hemp. Vaping CBD should be a pleasant experience. Here are some tips to keep in mind when you are inhaling a CBD/hemp vape product.
- Relax – Find a quiet place and prepare yourself
- Be mindful – You are breathing in an incredible plant extract
- Keep it cool – Set your device to low wattage/voltage/temperature
- Take in lots or air – Take a nice, deep breath
- Count – Slowly and deliberately count as you inhale
- Breathe out Slowly – Let it out slow and easy
- Concentrate – On the flavor and how you feel after each puff
So there you have it. If you take just a little time to turn inhaling CBD into a little relaxing ritual, it will vastly improve the overall benefit you will receive.
Vape on, my friends!
John Astrab
All information, content, and material of this blog post is for informational purposes only and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider.
Remember – the decisions about your health are ENTIRELY up to you.


text: Marc Innes is the Owner and Principal of the School of Natural Therapies, a training school for Massage & Holistic Therapies located in London. Marc began his career in the NHS, working in a number of managerial and training roles within the Ambulance Service in London. He spent much of that time educating and coaching medical staff. Over time, he developed an interest in all things complementary to Allopathic Medicine, in particular, Reiki Healing and EFT, which culminated in running a successful teaching and 'energy healing' practice.


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WASHINGTON — A Pennsylvania woman who called herself JihadJane was tied Tuesday to an alleged assassination plot against a Swedish cartoonist who depicted the prophet Muhammad atop the body of a dog.
In an indictment unsealed Tuesday, federal prosecutors accused Colleen R. LaRose, an American from the Philadelphia suburbs, of linking up through the Internet with militants overseas and plotting to carry out a murder.
Ms. LaRose, 46, was arrested in Philadelphia in October, but her case was kept under seal. Although the indictment does not identify the target, a law enforcement official said her case was linked to the arrests Tuesday of seven Muslims in Ireland in connection with a scheme to kill the cartoonist, Lars Vilks. A group linked to Al Qaeda had put a $100,000 bounty on his head for the cartoon, which the group perceived as an insult to Islam.
European news reports said Irish police, who arrested the four men and three women, had coordinated the operation with the United States.
A police statement issued Wednesday in Dublin said the Irish arrests followed a joint investigation by police in Ireland, the United States and "a number of European countries," and that the suspects were being held at four police stations in an area about 100 miles south of Dublin, under a law that allowed for them to be held for up to seven days for questioning.
News reports in Ireland said that the seven being held were from Algeria, Croatia, Palestine, Libya and the United States, and were aged between their mid-20's and late 40's. The Irish Times reported that American investigators believe that the leader of the group was an Algerian who has been living in Ireland for the past 10 years.
A Justice Department spokesman would not confirm whether Ms. LaRose had been involved with the plot.
Mark T. Wilson and Rossman D. Thompson, federal public defenders in Philadelphia who are representing Ms. LaRose, declined to comment.
Michael L. Levy, the United States attorney for Eastern Pennsylvania, said in a statement the case illustrated how terrorists were looking for American recruits who could blend in. "It shatters any lingering thought that we can spot a terrorist based on appearance," he said.
Ms. LaRose is white, with blond hair and green eyes, according to the law enforcement official, who was not authorized to share details of the case and spoke only on the condition of anonymity. The official said Ms. LaRose was born in Michigan and later lived in Texas and Montgomery County, Pa.
The indictment said that in mid-2008, Ms. LaRose, using the aliases JihadJane and Fatima LaRose, began posting on YouTube and other Internet sites messages about her desire to help Muslims. A MySpace profile for a woman who refers to herself as JihadJane displays pictures of bloodshed and violence in the Middle East scrawled with messages like "Palestine We Are With You" and "Sympathize With Gaza."
By early 2009, the court papers said, she was exchanging e-mail messages with unidentified co-conspirators in Southeast Asia and Europe and expressed a desire to become a martyr for an Islamist cause.
The indictment refers to e-mail messages in which a conspirator, citing how Ms. LaRose's appearance and American passport would make it easier for her to operate undetected, allegedly directed her in March 2009 to go to Sweden to help carry out a murder. She agreed to do so, writing, "I will make this my goal till I achieve it or die trying," the indictment says. She and another unnamed American later posted online solicitations for money for that project, the document said.
Ms. LaRose had attracted the government's attention by then. She was questioned by F.B.I. agents on July 17, 2009, and falsely told them that she had never solicited money online for terrorism, had never used the alias JihadJane and had never made postings on a terrorist Web site, the court papers say.
Despite drawing the F.B.I.'s attention, the indictment says Ms. LaRose traveled to Europe in August, joined an online community hosted by the intended Swedish victim in September and performed online searches to track him. She apparently never attempted to carry out the killing.
The indictment also says Ms. LaRose recruited other people on the Internet to wage or support jihadist attacks.