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I just saw a commercial for a prescription medicine to treat constipation. This commercial made me want this medicine more than anything I have ever wanted in my entire life. What a great life the people who take this medicine lead! Successful in business and commerce, a loving and beautiful family, sparkling white teeth and perfectly pressed clothing, a great set of wheels, living in a perfectly moderate and sunny climate zone…and all this from a constipation medicine??
So, what were the side effects they so very casually mentioned at the end of the commercial? Hmm…. nausea and diarrhea? So my choices are between:
1) Not being able to go at all (painful and sucks, sure).
2) Diarrhea and nausea (still painful and sucks, but now I have to spend the entire day in the can perfecting my Buick Maneuver, not to mention the added benefit of being required to furnish a co-pay for the privelege).
So which is worse? My illness or the side effects of your crummy medicine?
I don't suffer from constipation, and I am very thankful. However, I'm pretty sure that if I did suffer from it I wouldn't rely on a television commercial to choose my treatment for me. That's what doctors are for.
Many of these commercials tell you to "Ask your doctor if (insert ridiculously fake but vaguely Latin-sounding feel-good name of medicine here) is right for you." I can only imagine that doctors must want to punch people in the face when they come into their office and do this. People watch a 30-second TV clip, spend 26 more seconds on WebMD, and suddenly they think they're Dr. Gregory House without the limp. Never mind all the years of school plus the internships and clinicals and everything else that doctors have to go through: the celebrity spokesperson made the pretty purple pill appealing, so I want it!
Of course, this is the drug companies' fault. I'm all for large multi-national corporations making unholy amounts of money, but should companies really be allowed to advertise people into believing they have a need for a narcotic or some other form of prescription medicine with potentially harmful (or really, really gross) side effects? They should make some sort of pill for stupidity, and make everyone who's ever been talked into a drug by the television take it*.
*Side effects may include smartness, the ability to think for oneself, and/or bleeding from the ears.
PS: Humor-blogs.com once experienced an erection lasting longer than four hours, and did not even seek out a doctor. I'll let someone else (or maybe everyone else) finish this joke in the comments section.
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They should make some sort of pill for stupidity, and make everyone who's ever been talked into a drug by the television take it*. Boy, wouldn't that be an invention!
Republicans would hate it.
I hope you feel better soon, Sniffy Snuppy:)
Do the drug companies make a pill to overcome the effects of nausea from watching the commercials about pills that stop nausea, without having the side effects of nausea?
That sentence makes as much sense as the commercials themselves 🙂
You know Ghallegar had a bit similar to this. He referenced a drug that he called "no burpium." I should try and find a recording of that now. Funny, Funny guy.
Great. Now I'm stealing my material from Gallagher.
I feel like Elaine with the Ziggy cartoon….
But such a young and now Gallagher, CrummyJoel!
The punchline for your joke: "Instead, it finished the construction of its new house with its tool!"
Hey, get that cane from around my neck – let me leave with dignity!
PS: Feel better Snuppy! Zircon and elderberry and tea! tea! tea! and of course sympathy 😦
The possible side effects are always worse than the original ailment.
I prefer ground snake eyes and powdered bar spleen myself.
finish the joke…
because everybody at humor-blogs loves a standing ovation?
I was just in the States a few days ago and I remember being surprised by all those adverts about medications…they are not permitted in Iceland at all. I know there are a few in Germany, but usually about the average headache and painkillers. I think it is dangerous, becuase people never will be a Dr.House without the limb in 30 seconds…
I'm particularly amused by a commercial for one of the chronic constipation drugs that ever so wisely advises the consumer not to take said drug if they suffer from persistent diarrhea.
Like why would they???? And what doctor would prescribe it anyway?
Those drug commercials really make me want to scream. And what's with all the ambulance chasing lawyers adverising now as well? Anyway, you know who to call when those side effects start to kill you. It's a way for stupid people to help the economy.
QuillDancer – FYI, renal failure is a failure of the kidneys. hepatic failure would be failure of the liver. I know, technicalities……
yes and when they say "side effects may include" , right then it almost sounds like they speed up the voice so fast that you cant even understand them all…The other ones kill me too, where they start by saying "have you or a loved one recently taken blankety blank?" If so you may be entitled to compensation……jeezzz
Sorry, that erection thing was my fault. A little too much javascript.
1) On one hand, I'm glad for the FDA regulations that makes them state the side effects (or, really, just plain EFFECTS) if they say what the drug is for. It makes me crazy that the pills sold as "supplements" can get away with the near-microscopic print that "these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA…" even though they can have just as many "side effects" and be even more dangerous as the stuff the drug companies put out.
2) On the other hand, do I really NEED to watch four mature men singing "Viva, Viagara!"??? No, I think not.
so you take a drug for constipation and it gives you diarrhea? It's like they can't even find the happy medium.
It's like applying WMD's to a blocked colon. Can't crap? We'll just blow the thing open!
@Marn: Worse yet, those middle-aged men are singing about plowing their wives when they get home. TMI!!!
I don't get it, we have people dying from diseases we should have taken out by now. Instead we concentrate on making sure Baby Boomers can crap and have boners. Not saying that's a bad thing to fix, just not as high on the priority list.
as a doctor I do hate these commercials so. I prefer my patients take cheap, old medications and save their money for silly things like rent, food &c


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On Thursday, September 8, 2016, the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) kicked off on a short but sweet note, with 2016 CFC Short Dramatic Film CLEO having its world premiere as part of the festival's Short Cuts Programme 1.
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"In 2015, I moved to Toronto from Serbia to attend the Directors' Lab at the Canadian Film Centre. While exploring my new home, Toronto, I realized it was very diverse and there were all sorts of neighbourhoods I wasn't aware of," she explained to a packed crowd at the Scotiabank Theatre. "The place that I seemed to connect to the most was the place that you guys saw in the film. It kind of reminded me of Serbia and also of my past as an immigrant when I first came to Canada in the '90s."
CLEO producer Laura Nordin with actors Andrew Pimento (second from left) and Nina Kiri (far right) and writer/director Sanja Zivkovic at the Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto.
Before its TIFF premiere, CLEO screened as part of the 2016 CFC Short Dramatic Film Showcase. In addition to Zivkovic, the film's crew included Editors' Lab alumnus Chris Mutton and Slaight Music residents Armen Bazarian and Casey Manierka-Quaile. To learn more about the production of the film, CLICK HERE.
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At the beginning of the summer I mentioned attending concerts at London's annual Darbar festival. In just a few years, this has become a world renowned confluence of some of the greatest artists in classical Indian music today. One of my absolute favourite concerts was that of the dynamic Ganesh and Kumaresh, the Carnatic violin brothers. SkyArts broadcast all of the performances, and you can watch them now on YouTube. Below is the one that stole the show for me. Their playing is simply breathtaking, but seeing them live is a wonderful opportunity to witness their wonderful humility, warmth, humour, as well as their charming interaction with each other as they play such divine music.
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2.) Jana Kramer' Said No One Ever: I love Jana Kramer, she has to be my favorite singer. Her music is so fun and upbeat. Said No One Ever is one of my favorite songs on her newest album Thirty One, and Jana Kramer just recently announced that this will be her second single of of this album. When you hear this song you can't help but sing and dance along to it.
3.) Charlie Puth's We Don't Talk Anymore (feat. Selena Gomez): We Don't Talk Anymore is one of my favorite songs off of Charlie Puth's new album Nine Track Mind. Charlie has an amazing voice and this duet with Selena Gomez is perfect!
4.) Meghan Trainor's NO: NO is the first single released off Meghan Trainor's newest album Thank You. I love Meghan Trainor, so when I heard she was releasing a new album I was so excited, this new single NO is everything I had hoped for in Meghan's newest single. It is upbeat and fun, and a great song to dance to.
What I Wore Today!
Hello! Today was finally pretty warm outside, I am not of fan of winter so it felt nice to know spring is right around the corner. Because of the weather I wanted to take advantage and wear something a little more springy looking, so I wore my new top I just recently got from Hollister. I love this top I this it is so unique, it is a coral plaid that twist in the front. I wore it with a white tank underneath, boyfriend jeans, white sandals, and I accessorized with gold necklaces. For my hair I wore it in a low bun in the back, and loosely curled a few pieces in the front. Then for makeup I wore bronze eyeshadow, and a berry lip. -k.sha
Fuller House Review!
I am sure by now you have heard of the Netflix reboot of Full House, called Fuller House. Like everyone on the planet Full House has always been a favorite of mine, so I have been following Fuller House since they first announced the remake. Fuller House premiered this past Friday, and though I was excited to watch I couldn't help but wonder could this really live up to the original? After watching Fuller House I feel like it gives you everything you expect from a Full House reboot. Almost all of the characters returned, which made it feel more like the original, and I love the concept of D.J., Kimmy, and Stephanie now being the ones living together taking care of their kids. I love how older shows are coming back, especially shows like Full House that are such a classic. I really am enjoying Fuller House, and I really hope it gets picked up for more seasons. -k.sha
I love to shop, one of my favorite parts about shopping is finding a great deal. This week I went to the mall and I got some great deals form JcPenney's and Hollister. Hollister had a lot of super cute things on clearance, and everything on clearance was an additional 50% off. I got two T-shirts they where each already on sale for $9.99, but with the additional 50% off I got them for only $4.99 each, which is a awesome deal. I thought they would be super cute in the summer with shorts, and the navy one has lace detail on the side which I thought gave it a little something extra. Then at Hollister I got a super cute plaid top, the front of this top has a twist which I thought looked really unique. This plaid top was already on sale for $29.99, and with the 50% off I got it for only $15, I thought that was a good deal especially since the top is super cute. Lastly I went to JcPenney's I received a $10 off coupon in the mail, I found the grey sweater with the big buttons down the front and the tan lace at the bottom, which I thought was pretty cute. The sweater was already on sale for $11.49, with my $10 off coupon I only ended up paying $1.49! A pretty good deal if you ask me. So my shopping trip to the mall only cost me $26.47, and I got four nice pieces of clothing. -k.sha
I am a huge fan of NYX lipsticks and lipgloss! My favorite is their Butter lines, they have Butter Glosses, and Butter Lipsticks. They both are moisturizing and offer a lot of color, it just depends if you want a glossy look or not. I recently picked up a new shade of the NYX Butter Lipstick in the shade Razzle. I love this shade it is like a super bright neon pink, and since I am the type of person who loves bold and bright lip colors this shade was perfect for me. It's the type of color you want to wear when you want to stand out! -k.sha
Smoked Butterscotch Latte Review!
I am all about my coffee, and I love when Starbucks releases a new flavor to try. On Tuesday Starbucks came out with there newest drink, a Smoked Butterscotch Latte. Butterscotch candy has always been a favorite of mine, I always think it is like the "better" version of caramel, because it taste similar but not as sweet. So I have been hoping for awhile Starbucks would take on a butterscotch drink. The Smoked Butterscotch Latte has a Smoked Butterscotch sauce, and a Smoked Butterscotch candy topping, yum! So did it taste as good as I thought it would?.... Yes, I loved it, the only negative would be once again this is a limited edition flavor(now through March 21), so there is only a short period of time to enjoy the smoked butterscotch goodness! -k.sha
What I Wore Today!
Hey! Today I wore my new winter favorite fashion obsession, puffer vest. I love them and I bought a few this winter, they are casual but have a preppy sophisticated look to them. The one I wore today is my favorite, I got it from Macy's it is the brand American Rag and I got it on clearance for only $19, which was a really good deal! It is a pretty taupe color, which I thought was really unusual looking, and it has a hood with the fur lining. I paired it with a navy thermal, plain black books, and dark wash jeans. I added my plaid navy, red, and tan scarf, which I thought really pulled the look together. I loosely curled my hair and pulled two pieces back, then for my makeup I wore brown and gold eyeshadow, and a red glossy lip. -k.sha
Hello. As you know I am a huge Starbucks fan, I have to have my coffee! So when I heard Starbucks was releasing a new limited edition drink for Valentine's Day I knew I wanted to try it. The drink flavor is Molten Chocolate, and it comes in three forms a Frappuccino, Latte, and Hot Chocolate, and they are only available until February 14, so time is almost up! I ordered the Frappuccino, because it sounded the best with the flavors to me. The Molten Chocolate Frappuccino is basically a Mocha Frappuccino, with chocolate chips blended in, then it is topped with a mocha espresso drizzle and a mocha espresso whipped cream. Sound amazing right? It was defiantly a chocolate espresso lovers dream. My only complaint is they are only one the menu for a few more days, so enjoy them while you can! Have you had a chance to try the limited edition Molten Chocolate drinks from Starbucks? If so what did you think? -k.sha
So today is the Super Bowl, and one of the biggest parts of the Super Bowl is all the food. But it becomes hard to eat and enjoy your food, and worry about eating healthy at the same time. So I have come up with a few small ways to make it a little easier. We all know that pizza is a Super Bowl must have to keep it healthier I ordered a gluten-free crust, but you could also go with whole wheat depending on your preference. For the toppings I went with a seafood pizza(clams and shrimp) which is a lot healthier than a meat lovers. You could also opt for a veggie lovers which is another favorite of mine. People love to have subs at a Super Bowl party so I recommend starting with either a gluten free or whole wheat bun. My choice of lunch meat is always Prima Della turkey, which they sell at Walmart, I love the quality, and it is also gluten free. For topping on your sub stick to your veggies, I like kalamata olives and artichokes, and I always cheat and put a thin slice of cheese on my sub. A great way to keep the subs on the healthier side is portion control, I cut mine into small little subs, which is also great for a party. While you are watching the game it becomes easy to want to snack, so a healthy go to is a veggie tray. I have baby tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, and carrots on my veggie trey, so now you can snack away without the guilt. I love the choices I made for my Super Bowl food! -K.sha
LOOKA Macarons Review
Hey all! I am a huge macaron fan, they are one of my favorite things to have when I want to treat myself with something sweet. So when I found a 6 pack of LOOKA Macarons from my local Walmart I was really happy. In this package there are 2 Vanilla, 2 Raspberry, and 2 Pistachio macarons. My favorite is the raspberry, but I am a sucker for anything raspberry! These are great because there are not too many in the package, and you can freeze them and eat one here and there as you want. I also like how it is a portion controlled snack. I am really enjoying these LOOKA Macarons, have you ever tried LOOKA Macarons? If so what did you think? -K.sha
Trying to eat a mainly gluten free diet is hard. There are foods you want to cook and without all the right ingredients sometimes you can't always make that particular thing. I was really relieved to find McCormick Gluten-Free Gravy and Seasonings, because with these packets its so much easier to create the recipe you want. I use the brown gravy a lot for beef and gravy, a favorite of mine, but the gravy's also come in turkey. They also have seasoning packets with flavors like taco, spaghetti, or meatloaf and once you quickly add them to you dish they create a ton of flavor! I love using McCormick's Gluten-Free Gravy & Seasoning Packs to cook with, have you ever tried them? If you have any thoughts? -k.sha
Apple Watch Review!
Hello! Today I want to tell you all about my Apple Watch, I bet you are wondering what does an Apple Watch do? I know this because I was wondering the same thing before I got mine. I got the Apple Watch Sports Edition 38mm in Rose Gold with the Lavender Band. I fell in love with the Apple Watch from the first time I used it, and I defiantly do not regret getting it. I choose the Rose Gold color, because I think it looks very classy, and it goes well with most outfits. The watch came with the Lavender Sports band, I really like the color of the band, and I love how you can take the band off to change it if you want. So far I haven't found too many Rose Gold bands so I am waiting until I find one I love to buy another one. There is so much you can do on your Apple Watch, one of my favorites is the Activity App. The Apple Watch tracks your steps, how much you move, and if you stand each hour. The watch also can take you heart rate, which is super handy to have especially when you are working out. You can use your watch as a remote for you Apple TV, or control your music on your phone, which is nice if you are the type of person who can never find the remote( I would be pretty hard to loose one inside your watch!). If you are a big couponer like me, Kohl's has there rewards app on the watch for easy use at checkout, also Target Cartwheel is on the Apple Watch so you don't have to fool with your phone while in line. Another favorite of mine is you can quickly check your social media accounts like Twitter, or Instagram right on the watch. What I have named is just the beginning there is so much you can do on the Apple Watch, I am not sure how I have gone without it all these years. What is your thoughts on the Apple Watch? Do you love it as much as I do, or are you not that into the idea? -K.sha
My Current Playlist!
I love music, it changes my mood, and the right song can motivate me to get going, and get things I need to do done. That's why having a great playlist is so important to me. Here are four of my favorite songs from my current playlist! -K.sha
Sinful Colors is my all time favorite nail polish. I have tried many brands and for the price nothing else compares. Usually you can get a bottle of Sinful Colors polish for $1.99. I just recently found a new color while shopping at Walgreens, the shade is called Cherry Blossom. I was really drawn to this color because it is a bright, but not to bright pink. I also loved the shine this color had, and I think this would be a great color for Valentines Day! -K.sha
bareMinerals Skinlongevity!
Recently bareMinerals has come out with a new skin care line. The star of the line is Skinlongevity. I am always hesitant to try a new product so I was really happy to receive a sample. This product is supposed to do four things "Empower, Replenish, Renew, and Fortify". Skinlongevity is supposed make your skin look bright and glow, while hydrating, and helping get rid of the look of wrinkles. The first thing I noticed when I used it was the smell of ginger, since this product has Ginger Extracts (along with Long Life Herb, and California Poppy) the smell of ginger really came through. My skin felt refreshed after using the product, and thought my skin looked glowing, the product didn't feel greasy. The only negative I would have for this product is the price, $48 seems a little price, especially compared the the rest of barMinerals products. Overall I liked this product, I would love to know if you have tried it, and if so what you thought? -K.sha
Photojojo Lens Review!
I love to take pictures, and the majority of the pictures I take come form my iPhone, because it is always there when I need to snap a quick picture. So I really wanted to get some different lenses for my phone so I could take different types of photos. I looked in to different brands and the one I like the best for the price was the Photojojo lenses. For $49 you get four different lenses, which is really a good deal. The only drawback to the Photojojo lenses is they come with a magnetic strip you have to place on your phone, and the lenses attach magnetically to the strip. Which means you have to remove you cell phone case anytime you want to use the lenses. But other than that they work great, and the come with lens caps so your lenses won't get scratched when you carry them. Below I have examples of pictures from each lens.
Telephoto Lens 2x
Above is an example of the Telephoto Lens 2x. To the left is a picture taken without any lens, and to the right is the same shot with the Telephoto Lens 2x. This lens is basically a zoom lens, which is great when you want to take a picture from far away.
Fisheye Lens
The Fisheye Lens makes everything look like it is almost in a bubble, and makes everything zoom out a little. The picture to the left is taken without any lenses, where the picture to the right is taken from the same place but with the Fisheye Lens lens.
WideAngle Lens
The Wide Angle Lens was the Lens I was most excited to get. Basically it makes the picture "wider" by showing more on each side. As you can see on the left side without the lens you loose a lot of the room, verses the right picture where if you look closely there is a lot more on both sides of the picture.
Macro Lens
The Macro Lens is actually combined with the WideAngle Lens. When you are ready to use it you just take the top part of the lens off by unscrewing it. When you first look out of the Macro Lens you won't see anything but a big blur. But if you zoom in close to a detail, it will become clearer, and then everything surrounding it will remain blurry, which can make you some really cool pictures. To the left you can see a sweater knit hat with pearls on it, if you take the same picture with the Macro Lens it makes the pearl clear and the sweater part blurry.
NYX Butter Gloss Review!
I don't know about you but I love a bold lip color, but I also love a good shinny gloss. That why NYX Butter Gloss is one of my all time favorite glosses, it has a great shine, but still maintains that bold color I love. The shades I have are Raspberry Tart- which is a berry shade, Red Velvet- a bright red color, Sugar Cookie- a neon pink color, and Strawberry Parfait- a simple hot pink. I am a fan of purple lipsticks, so I love the Raspberry Tart color, because it has that berry shade without being to dark or over the top. A red lip is always a classic choice, and just like the purple I like wearing this shade in a Butter Gloss so it doesn't look too over the top. Sugar Cookie might look like a really neon color, but on it is really pretty, and gives your lips a real pop. You really can't go wrong with a hot pink lip, which is why Sugar Cookie has become one of my new favorite shades. Butter Gloss by NYX is defiantly my go to lip product, you really can't go wrong with a bold color mixed with some shinny gloss! Have you ever tried NYX Butter Gloss? Which shade is your favorite? -K.sha
As soon as I heard Rachel Platten's new single Fight Song last spring I thought two things: this girl can totally sing, and when is her full album coming out. Well this past Friday January 1st Rachel Platten's full album Wildfire did come out and it totally lived up to Fight Song. Rachel Platten has such strong vocals and when you combine that with her inspiring lyrics, you can't go wrong. I love every song on this album, and I have been listening to it nonstop since Friday. Have you heard Rachel Platten's new album Wildfire? If so where you as blown away by it as I was? -K.sha
2015 Best Nine!
So with 2015 coming to an end, everyone on Instagram is trying to find out what there best nine of 2015 is. How do you do that you may wonder? All you do is go to http://2015bestnine.com and you can type in your Instagram username, then it will create a picture including your top nine posts. Also it tells you the total likes on your pictures for 2015. You can then post this picture on Instagram with the hashtag #2015bestnine -k.sha
Pencil by FiftyThree!
Hey there! I have always loved to draw, sketch, and write, and I am all about all things technology, so when I saw the Pencil by FiftyThree, I totally wanted one. The one I have is the Graphite, but it also comes in Gold, and Walnut. Basically it is a bluetooth stylus that connects to different apps on your iPhone or iPad, which allows you to draw. FiftyThree has there own app called Paper, get it "Pencil and Paper". Not only can you draw but you can use the opposite side of the stylus to erase, and you can use your own finger to smudge the drawing, pretty cool huh? You can also just use this as a regular stylus. One of my favorite features is the ability to draw on top of pictures I have taken to add my own touch! I love my Pencil by FiftyThree, and anyone who loves to draw should defiantly have one. -k.sha
The day is finally here, it's Christmas Eve!!! This year I wore a deep red burgundy velour dress I got last year from Aeropostale in the Bethany Mota section. I love this dress for Christmas, the back is low cut, and the fabric just looks so perfect at Christmas. With it I wore gold accessories, and my black flats with gold chains. I wore my hair half up half down and loose curls. I wore gold eyeshadow, and a red lip to finish off the look! I hope you all have a Merry Christmas! -k.sha
Every year at Christmas time, me and my mom bake sugar cookies, it has become a tradition. This year I wanted to do something other than just plain sugar cookies, to make them taste more interesting and different, than the same old thing. Since I had just made Gluten Free Cranberry Bliss Bars, I was inspired to make Gluten Free Cranberry Bliss Sugar Cookies! These are really simple to make and are great if you don't like to eat gluten.
What I Wore Today!
Hey y'all! Today I wore one of my new favorite fashion obsessions puffer vest. I have already bought three this year, I can't get enough. This one came from Aeropostale, it is navy. Underneath it I wore a new thermal shirt I also recently got from Aeropostale, the top is red, with tan and navy flowers on it, so I thought it wen well under the vest. I also wore a light wash jean, tan boot cuffs, black boots, and gold accessories. I curled my hair with the 1inch curling iron to make it look wavy, wore bronze and copper eyeshadow, and a red lip! What do you think of puffer vest? Are you as obsessed with them as I am? -k.sha


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I never knew 'falling in love' could occur outside of the desired sex, but that's what happened when I came to Siargao. I fell in love with the island, the beaches, the food, the culture.
Now I understood why a handful of my friends gave up city life to live here. I felt heartbreak when we had to leave; five days was not enough. One month won't be either. Maybe I could live here with my son, I tinkered with the idea.
Siargao is my favorite island in the Philippines, and is considered as the Surfing Capital of the Philippines.
I've been to Siargao three times–2015, 2016, and this year 2019. I thought I knew Siargao in the back of my hand and could show my peers around–but who knew so much could change in an island in a span of three years? I've updated this list to include new restaurants to try when in Siargao.
Getting Around
Getting around GL is not difficult, there are a lot of motorcycles who will take you anywhere for P20/head. It comes up to P30/head at night.
Siargao is still a small provincial town but starting to get more touristy every year. Most establishments in General Luna only accept cash. You need to bring sufficient financial artillery because there is no ATM machine in the area, and are only accessible in Dapa, 30 minutes away from GL.
Must Try Eats in Siargao
- Bravo: Great Food and Ambience
BRAVO is the in-house restaurant of Bravo Beach Resort Siargao and the go-to spot on the island for amazing Spanish cuisine. The menu is created by the reputed head chef David López, so we definitely recommend their Spanish food such as the tapas and the paella.
Aside from that, BRAVO also offers international options, sandwiches and amazing cocktails. The restaurant's menu definitely offers a lot of variety, which is great: the group I traveled with was very diverse, with some of them looking for a big and hearty meal and someone like myself looking for healthy vegetarian options.!
Bravo Restaurant is open from 11AM to 10PM and is open everyday, Mondays through Sundays.
For more info you can check their FB page at Bravo Beach Resort Siargao. You can also check out their website at BravoSiargao.com
- Kermit Surf
Siargao holds a lot of hidden secrets, and one of them is Kermit. You can check out all the reviews online from travel bloggers and I concur, that it is a popular and well known fact that Kermit is among the best resort restaurants in the island.
I've been told that you can't even book a cottage at Kermit for the next six months.
Booking a table to have dinner here at the restaurant is a lot easier; but also has a long queue. You can't get reservations here because of its immense popularity, so come early! They serve 2-in-1 cocktails for happy hour from 4 to 7PM, so that's always a good excuse to come early.
The restaurant is best known for their brick oven pizzas. Pizzas are made in the authentic Italian tradition and sources the freshest ingredients only! Yum.
The restaurant is open from 7:30AM to 10PM daily and serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
You can follow them on their FB (Kermit Siargao), IG (@kermitsiargao) or check out their website at kermitsiargao.com.
- Shaka Cafe: For Healthiest Food and Desserts
Shaka has been a favorite among tourists since its opening, with Instagram-worthy smoothie bowls, fresh shakes and cold-pressed juices. They are said to offer the healthiest food on the island.
The bestseller is the Bom Dia! Power Bowl and the Super Bowl. All the smoothie bowls are delicious and healthy, with all-natural ingredients such as yogurt, granola, acai, goji berries, chia seeds and real fruits. They also sell coffee and tea as well.
The staff is very friendly and accommodating, and the place has a very chill vibe. We recommend you to come here when you get the chance!
Keep in mind that the smoothie bowls are a big hit across the island, and they run out fast. Better if you come early in the morning to get your smoothie bowl fix at Shaka.
For more information, check out their FB at Shaka Siargao.
- Pleasure Point Cafe: For Best Breakfast Place
Pleasure Point is all about chill vibes and good conversations. We had breakfast here on our second day in the island, and our first taste of paradise. The cafe defines what Siargao is all about: life, surf and coffee–that's all that matters.
Pleasure Point is an amazing place to have breakfast. If you have a big day ahead or just a big appetite, Pleasure Point Cafe is sure to serve you up a big suerfer's breakfast. Their menu perfectly complements the surfer's lifestyle. They have lovely crepes, omelettes and other food that make perfect pairings with coffee or tea. We tried the French Toast (my personal favorite!), Sunny Side Up and Bacon Omelette (the boys' favorite!), Parfait and Blueberry Cheesecake.
Pleasure Point Cafe is the best place to unwind after riding the waves. They also have movie nights every Saturdays if you want to take it easy for the weekend.
For more information check out their FB The Pleasure Point Cafe Siargao.
- Cafe Loka
Cafe Loka is a charming little cafe located conveniently in Cloud 9. They offer healthy food, great coffee and fruit shakes. Just lounge on the beach chairs and watch surfers catch waves (great for lazy bums like myself) at The Boardwalk.
Great location and just right in front of Cloud 9. What really needs to improve here though is management. Also, sometimes you come there and it's closed.
- Aventino's
On our third day in Siargao our wallets were getting dry. We were splurging too much and we needed to fill our stomachs well with something more affordable. Aventino's Pizza was the answer: it's good and affordable!
Aventino's had me at their Tricia Pizza, three layers of meat, veggies and cheese. All their other pizzas were just as good too–plus they also offer great pasta, rice meals and wines. Aventino's is located near Cloud 9, and they also do delivery.
- Best Barbecue: Mama's BBQ
Siargao cuisine is fairly simple. It's not commercialized yet, so you won't expect to find any McDos or Jollibees in town. I was surprised not to see any lechon places even (not even roast chicken kiosks like Chooks-to-Go. If you wanted something roasted, you have to buy the animal and find someone to roast it for you-or do it yourself.
Like Cebuanos, they like their barbecues a lot. BBQ stalls are a staple; from the beaches to the disco clubs. Mama's BBQ is to Siargao as Larsian is to Cebu. 'Nuff said.
So there you go! Did we do the Siargao food scene justice or did we miss out any of your favorite local Siargao go-to spots? Let us know!
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There's a new boss in charge of programming for Minnesota Public Radio News.
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MPR News today is pleased to announce a new addition to its leadership team and new audio programs for its audiences. Jonathan Blakley, formerly of NPR, will join the newsroom as its new program director, beginning next week. He will oversee radio programming and audio content development within the newsroom. Part of his new portfolio will include a variety of new podcasts that will showcase new voices discussing a range of topics.
"Jonathan's radio roots run deep. He tells wonderful stories about growing up in a Detroit house with different radio shows resonating throughout," said Chris Worthington, managing director of MPR News. "We welcome his passion for radio and his breadth of news reporting experience to our newsroom."
After graduating from Western Michigan University, Blakley helped launch all-news WKZO Radio in Kalamazoo and also worked at Detroit's WWJ CBS Radio before embarking on a global career. At NPR, Blakley worked as a producer/editor overseeing its Baghdad bureau operations during the war. He has produced stories from the Philippines, Egypt, Libya, Lebanon, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Haiti. Blakley also has followed an academic path at Harvard where he was a Nieman Fellow, primarily studying the Middle East and social media at the Kennedy School of Government.
"I am extraordinarily excited and honored to become part of the award-winning MPR News newsroom. It's one of the brightest gems in public radio, and I get to return to my native Midwest," Blakley said. "One of my first childhood memories is my father giving me a hand-sized, nine-volt battery-powered transistor radio that I listened to under my pillow every night. I look forward to guiding MPR News to a new and diverse generation of loyal listeners. Whether they tune us in via transistor radio or the next fancy mobile device, our audiences statewide will get the important reporting and thoughtful analysis they depend on and surely deserve."
New podcasts will be part of that new and diverse generation. Geared towards a mobile listening audience, the shows are hosted by a collection of Minnesotans who represent the voices, perspectives and interests of MPR News audiences. Podcast offerings include shows on biking, culture and health, along with diverse views of the news and life.
"We know more than 50 percent of our listeners find us on mobile devices and don't always make an appointment with their radio. We also know that there's passionate interest in these topics," Worthington said. "We believe podcasts will be a great way to connect with these communities, bring their voices to the forefront and to experiment with how we develop content or tell stories."
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Counter Stories – A weekly conversation on life and the news in Minnesota, from the perspective of members of the state's communities of color. The show will feature regular panelists Don Eubanks, assistant professor of Social Work at Metro State University and member of Mille Lacs band of Ojibwe; Luz Frias with the Minneapolis Foundation; Anthony Galloway, West Metro learning specialist, and Hlee Lee, a Hmong creative professional.
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FAIRFIELD, IOWA – Who's going to get the farm? And what are they going to do with it? Will your future plans for your land create harmony or strife for your family? Or have you even started to think that far ahead?
"Map of My Kingdom," a play focusing on farmland transfer, will be presented on Friday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield, Iowa. Admission is free, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs and Practical Farmers of Iowa.
The drama tackling land transition is by Mary Swander, and commissioned by Practical Farmers of Iowa. In the play, a lawyer and mediator share stories of how farmers and landowners approach land successions.
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Fishing is one of the most relaxing activity on the planet earth! No matter how stressed you are, an activity like fishing is the food of your soul. Despite all other facts of fishing, Kayaking added more intense on fishing and it's actually let you be in the water physically by not make any contact with it! Fishing with a kayak will simply double the fun of exploring nature.
Good for us that kayak gained huge popularity as sports and recreational activity and that makes it a big industry now. So there are tons of choice with a various price range, even there is so many amazingly good kayak in a budget-friendly option on the market today. And here's the task becomes hard!
Choosing the right one is a daunting task, but don't you worry! Our expert team spends hours to choose only the best fishing kayaks under 700$, not only shared our experience but also we researched on the reviews of kayak anglers community and found this awesome list of some best fishing kayaks in your budget. Let's have a look at today's yaks.
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Best Pick: Best fishing kayaks under 700
1. Sevylor Coleman Colorado 2-Person Fishing Kayak (Best inflatable)
- Length- 10'9"
- Width- 39"
- Max capacity- 470 lb.
- Type- tandem
- Six-rod holders, paddle holder
- Mesh storage pockets
- Adjustable seats
Traveling with a hardshell kayak is a lot harder and tiring which can certainly ruin your day. But when you have a Sevylor Colorado inflatable kayak, just pack the 10'9" kayak in the carry bag, go to the destination and hit the water! Simple as the liquid.
This NMMA certified 18-gauge PVC construction is rugged for lake use only, as the upper skin it got 1000D tarpaulin bottom and 840D nylon cover which provides amazing durability and saves from puncture.
Since the Inflatable kayaks are designed specifically to withstand knocks and bumps and as they bounce off rocks and hard surfaces after the collision, Sevylor Colorado Review says that it has no issue with an easy puncture so far! So yup folks, totally reliable!
Now let's find the reason why it's a great choice for fishing! It's got the fully adjustable Berkley Quick Set Rod Holders which will help to set up your rigs for fishing and catch fishes more efficiently. The paddle holder is a crucial part here, simply helps a lot for steady fishing in the middle of the water by securing the paddles.
The mesh storage pocket holders are so convenient keeping the lures and tools for fishing. Just make yourself comfortable there and put the line and lure into the water. Everything is so organized in the kayak that will give you a superb fishing experience.
There's enough room for two people in the kayak, the chairs are sit in type and easily packable. Still, remember the day when I and my friend enjoyed kayaking with Sevylor Colorado all day long and trust me, folks, it's so comfortable there.
What I love most about this kayak is they take the kayak fishing in a whole new level! Don't wanna put the effort on paddling? You can add an extension; the Sevylor trolling motor and get an effortless smooth fishing and kayaking experience.
Last but not least, I have got one more factor that you're gonna love! This superb inflatable kayak is so affordable. Great to hear that right!
- Super easy storage and ease in carrying
- Room for 2 person
- Convenient features for smooth fishing (top mount rod holders, pockets, etc)
- Durable construction, easy to repair if got damaged
- Good stability
- Doesn't offer any paddleboard
- No air pump included
- Take 10 minutes to inflate (not a problem though)
2. Brooklyn Kayak Company UH-FK184 (best beginner kayak)
- Length: 9 feet
- Width: 2 feet
- Weight: 44 lbs
- Max Capacity: 250 lb.
- Type: sit-on-top
- 5-rod holders, 4 carrying handles
- 2 storage area
- Aluminum paddles
- Rear bungee straps
Description: Let's talk about a wonderful budget fishing kayak now. Brooklyn Kayak Company is in the game for a pretty long time and they introduced some great fishing kayaks into various price range in the market. They are the brand you can consider when you wanna buy a kayak.
If you are a small angler and looking for a perfect fishing kayak, this BKH UH-Fk 184 is the best match for you. What makes me love this kayak is the stability i got while in the water. A smaller and wider kayak can be a real asset for more control and maneuver, and this kayak is all about amazing stability and precise control.
With rigid hull made of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), it's incredibly abrasion, puncture, and UV resistant. Let me be honest with you folks, it's a budget kayak which means the high-quality plastics are actually not that premium like a kayak cost more that one grand, but then again it's not also a cheap one! So, it's quite alright to rely on this for a couple of years with proper maintenance.
It's a sit on top kayak, these also help standing up to fish with more ease. Sit is covered with few foams which gives comfort. Not that good or neither that bad. Talking about fishing, BKC UH-FK184 has 4 Flush-Mounted and 1 Articulating Fishing Rod Holder. No wonder this yak focused so much on fishing.
Lastly, the best thing about this is it's so minimally designed! Why I'm saying it an advantage because in this price range if you get a whole lot of side features in it that that's a cheap quality kayak for sure. And probably that's not going to last long! So, better decide what you want before buying one. Don't you want that performance and longevity? Try this one.
- Constructed with good quality HDPE (Not the best though)
- Wider and shorter kayak which gives better stability and maneuverability
- 5-rod holders in total
- weighs only 52 lbs. (Easy to carry)
- Gives great value for the money
- The seat is not that comfortable
- Speed is low
3. Elkton Outdoors Grebe (best fishing stand up paddle board)
- Length: 12 feet
- Width: 3 feet
- Weight: 26 lbs
- Max Capacity: 290 lb.
- Type: sit-on-top
- 2-rod holders, 2 carrying handles
- front/rear bungee straps
- Aluminum paddles
- Non-slip deck
- High-pressure pump, ankle leash
Description: Paddleboard fishing has a long history and with the time evolves there are tons of modern stand up paddle boards. But regardless to say, all are not meant for fishing. Truly speaking, I'm not a big fan of paddle boards since I'm not good at balancing!
Elkton is an intermediate level inflatable Fishing Paddle Board with Non-Slip Eva Foam Deck( provides extra comfort). Yup, balancing is a major fact for paddle boards and Elkton Outdoors Grebe is a 12 ft long by 3ft wide when inflated and can carry up to 280lbs. With a good width, the feature ankle leash also helps a lot for better stability.
It's a perfect fishing paddle board, with 2 premium quality Fishing Rod Holders and pre-installed Scotty Mounting plates that can be used to attach a GPS system, action camera, downrigger, anchor or more fishing rods! How convenient, right? Even do some vlogging while your fishing, not a problem!
The front and rear bungees are really helpful to carry essentials like ice chests, tackle boxes and a life vest for a better fishing experience. Now here is some more reason why I loved this one among tons of paddle boards. This 6" thick paddleboard comes with aluminum paddle, quick clip fin(for better surfing), a cool carry-on bag, and most importantly a High-Pressure Pump.
For experiencing effortless transportation and storage, this is the budget fishing paddle board you are looking for!
- Carry it anywhere you want with the provided carry-on Jan
- a high-pressure pump is available
- Fishing friendly setup
- Wider enough for better stability
- durable built-in quality
- The aluminum paddle is not that good
- takes at least 6 minutes to inflate
4. Lifetime Tamarack Angler 100 Fishing Kayak(best beginners budget kayak)
- Length: 10 feet
- Width: 21"
- Weight: 52 lbs
- Max Capacity: 275 lbs
- Type: sit-on-top
- 3-rod holders, 4 carrying handles
- 2 storage area
- Multiple footrest
- EVA padded seat
- front/Rear bungee straps
Description: If you're not in the situation to spend a lot of money on kayaks, I have a strong recommendation for you. It's true that more you spend on a kayak, the better quality and extended feature it offers. But I don't want anyone to wait for the expensive kayak and miss the chance of enjoying the heavenly natural scene.
Introducing Lifetime Tamarack Angler 100 fishing kayak, the best High-density Polyethylene made yak for the beginners on the lowest budget! It's a 10 feet long kayak with 31" width if you are a tall and heavy angler you can easily maneuver this one. Cause it can carry up to 275 lb. and has enough leg space for a tall angler.
It's a sit-on-top kayak so you can stand up for a better fishing experience. Stability is the reason why it got so famous in the angler community. The hull design makes it so stable and flip resistant. Note that, it has adjustable Padded Seat Back and Seat Pad for Comfort, many cheap kayaks has a bad reputation about seat which creates back pain. Surprisingly, I found this one as a much comfortable one.
Now, what about fishing! It has 1 top mounted and 2 flashes mounted fishing rod holders, 2 water sealed hatches for storage and front/rear bungee cord straps. You can make some mod in it by simply adding a crate in the back with fishing rod holders in it.
So yeah, in a low budget you won't find any better match. Give it a try, you won't regret!
- 10 feet small and wider kayak
- Can carry up to 275lb.
- Sit is pretty comfortable
- 3-rod holder including on top mount rod holder
- 2 storage hatches
- Options for modifying more
- Great value for the money
- Limited 5 years warranty
- Plastic is not that UV ray protected, fine storage can save it from UV rays.
How to pick the best fishing kayak- Buyer's guide
If this is your very first fishing kayak and you do have a few knowledge about kayaks, then the section is going to be very crucial for you. Cause we don't want our angler friends money wasted in some cheap plastic garbage.
Let's keep it simple. We will run down to a few basics to consider before buying a kayak.
Size: The very first thing you need to consider for buying a kayak is the size of it, means the length and width of the kayak. Note that, smaller kayaks are good for transporting and maneuvering. Though they don't go so fast. A 9-10 foot kayak is usually considered as a smaller kayak.
The taller kayaks are good for speed but lack of maneuverability. Controlling a taller kayak requires experience especially in a windy situation. If you are a tall guy, a taller kayak is a must have an option for you. But with that, you also need to have some practice for smooth kayaking and not end up knocking yourself in a rock!
STABILITY: Stability is one of the major facts that you can't avoid by any means. For a recreational purpose, you don't need much of stability because it doesn't require much of a movement. But for an activity like fishing, you need to move constantly and that's when a stable kayak feels much convenient.
Of Course, wider kayaks are much more stable than a narrow kayak. Nowadays fishing kayaks are much wider for the better fishing experience. With a wider kayak, you will get much better confidence as you can stand comfortably.
But note that, you can't move fast with a wider kayak and turning is hard.
The only valid advantage of a narrow kayak is the speed, fishing in shallow water, reservoirs or in a tournament fishing situation, speed matters a lot! If you need to go fast, the narrow kayaks are the perfect match for you. Our expert anglers gave points on a wider and narrow kayak and we made a point table for you for a better understanding. Have a look below!
Sit-in vs Sit-on: Another important fact to consider is, do you want a sit-in or Sit-on kayak. This greatly depends on your purpose.
The sit-on kayaks are in the top priority list of anglers nowadays. Sit-on kayaks are actually the best option for fishing with rod and reel because it allows you to stand up. Which means better casting and sighting!
Needless to say, sit-on kayaks are typically wider to create more stability. The only downside is the speed.
Sit in a kayak has an amazing advantage. Usually, the plastic in a sit-in kayak is not that thick which means they are lightweight and that leads us to better speed and easy transportation.
Many people do fishing in it though it's mainly for recreational purpose. However, I find it hard to fish while sitting in the kayak and no option for standing.
covered hull gives better comfort in winter which is a major advantage of a sit-in kayak. But then again let me share a disgusting experience happened with me once.
While fishing in a sit-in yak, suddenly I fall in the water and it flipped as it is less wide. The whole kayak was filled with water and it was a pretty disgusting situation!
Features: With the price goes higher, the feature increases seamlessly. For a 100-400 $ budget, there will be not much more features available. A 500-800 $ is an intermediate level kayak which offers almost all the essential features you need for fishing. Needless to say, kayaks above 1000 $ offers all the features you can get from a kayak! Though there is always an option for modification in good quality kayaks whatever the price is!
Some features you can deserve from the best fishing kayak under 700 $ are mentioned below.
- Minimum 3-rod holders including 1 top mount rod holder
- Aluminum paddle
- Paddle holder
- Storage option
- Front and rear bungee straps
- Enough backspace for small crates
- Holders
- Footrest (fixed or adjustable)
- Medium quality sit (you can upgrade sit for better comfort)
Ans: typically most of the plastic kayaks of these days are made out of HDPE which means High-density Polyethylene or more likely rotomolded polyethylene. There are racing kayaks which are made out of fiberglass, but fishing and recreational kayak? They are either rotomoulded or thermoformed.
Besides hardball kayaks, also the inflatable kayaks are gaining its popularity on a large scale. Inflatable kayaks are much easy to store in your and carry. They have a multi-layered air chamber constructed with puncture resistant nylon and tarpaulin cover.
Ans: By majority, a study has shown us that sit-on kayaks are the best option for fishing. Most of the anglers prefer a sit-on-top kayak for fishing.
Sit-on-top kayaks are actually wider than sit-in kayak and allow you to stand up so that you can cast further and do sight fishing which is a major advantage.
To me the only downside is the speed, but if you are into some casual fishing, who needs speed!
Ans: Any size around 9-10 feet kayak is the best size for beginners. It's considered as a small side kayak which is much easier to maneuver.
With the increasing length, the difficulty level increases. Larger kayak is relatively hard to paddle and control.
Wrap up
No matter what kayak you pick, safety comes first. Kayaking is healthy for mind and body and serves us with utmost happiness. But this can be dangerous as well in a certain situation. We should carry at least a life vest with some other safety precautions.
Hope this article helped to pick a kayak. We showed the top of their section and with proper maintenance, I'm sure your kayak will last long and you can hit the water season after season. Happy kayaking, folks!


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Pairing up for a weekend-starting dinner date, Ashley Greene was alongside Joe Jonas in Los Angeles, CA on Friday night (January 28).
The cute couple strolled along the local streets as they finally opted to grab a bite to eat at the French Market Place before continuing along with the evening agenda.
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Shingles is a painful rash that is caused by the varicella zoster virus. It usually appears as a band or strip of blisters on one side of the body that goes from the spine around the front to the breastbone. However, shingles can also appear on the neck, nose and forehead.
Shingles derives from the same virus that causes chicken pox. After having chicken pox, the virus lies dormant in nerve tissue underneath the skin. Years later, and with no known reason, it reactivates and causes shingles. Shingles is contagious and can easily pass through touching from one person to another. The virus develops into shingles for people who have had chicken pox and develops into chicken pox for those who have not had it. Shingles appears most frequently among older adults (age 60+) and in people with compromised immune systems. Generally, a person only gets shingles once; it rarely recurs.
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- Blisters that break open and then crust over.
- Fever, achiness or headache.
Some people never get a rash or blisters with shingles, but simply experience the pain.
Shingles is diagnosed based on a medical history and physical examination of the telltale rash. If you suspect you may have shingles, it is important to contact your doctor as quickly as possible. Early treatment can reduce the pain and severity of the episode. Two types of medications are prescribed to treat shingles:
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- Pain medicines, from oral pain pills and antidepressants to anticonvulsants and topical preparations that contain skin-numbing agents.
Shingles usually heals in about 2 to 3 weeks without any problem. However, there is a small percentage of patients (10% to 15%), predominantly over age 50, who experience pain that lasts beyond one month after the healing period. This is called postherpetic neuralgia. Catching shingles early and beginning treatment can reduce the likelihood and severity of postherpetic neuralgia. See your dermatologist for pain relief.
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