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Monday, January 26, 2015
Home Keeping: January Shelf
This enormous shelf over the stairs to the basement is a challenging one to decorate.
First, it is the only thing on this big empty wall. Second, the stairs are literally right below the stairs with just a little ledge, so this makes putting things on the shelf difficult.
I wanted something different for January, so I polished up the silver pieces I have and used them for some sparkle.
The mantle clock is an old anniversary gift we gave ourselves. It doesn't work anymore but we may get it fixed. I am seriously thinking of painting the wood black. I think it would look so much better in the house.
Tim got me the creamer and the sugar bowl and tray for Christmas! They were badly tarnished but a little elbow grease and Cape Code Polishing Cloths and they look great!
This little silver cup was my Dad's baby cup. It's really cute, and neat to have not only my new to me family "heirlooms," but a piece that truly is a family heirloom!
Are you doing any rearranging in your house during these cold winter months? I find it the perfect time to work indoors, de-cluttering, moving furniture, reading a book, knitting, baking. What are you up to these days?
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Love the silver!!! I'm focusing on completing a few projects and downsizing our junk.ReplyDelete
That's a lovely winter look...sparkly and yet cozy, with an heirloom or two thrown in for good measure!!ReplyDelete
You've done well to get all that arranged so nicely if you can barely reach it, or at a risk anyway. It does look lovely and like winter, as Cheryl says. The silver is a nice touch. I'm wondering how you are hiding the cord for that tree to be lit! Looks great!ReplyDelete
How wonderful that you have your dad's silver baby cup! I like the look of the shelf. So pretty. I have done NOTHING to rearrange anything except finally taking the tree down from the living room. I still have the tree on the front porch and it's still lit every night. I wonder when the neighbors will stop in and ask about it. LOL I like the idea of the family heirlooms. You've inspired me. I hope the inspiration will last past the time when I push myself away from my desk! :-)ReplyDelete
I think the arrangement is perfect for January Deanna! The perfect touch is the little tree among all of this lovely vintage silver! Great job and such an enjoyable post!ReplyDelete
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On a recent cruise, we visited the Mesoamerican Reef, the western hemisphere's largest barrier reef. At almost 700 miles (1126 km) in length, it is the one of the largest barrier reefs in the world. Second only to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, it stretches from the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico to the islands off Honduras. At some locations, the reef is barely below the surface of the water. At Isla Roatan, we sat in the bottom of a V-hulled boat with viewing windows to observe the reef and its inhabitants. In the opening photo, the tiny bubbles near the top right of the image are an indicator of how shallow the water is off this Honduran Bay island. Continue reading
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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – Pick a Place
Who'da thunk? It's ironic that I should pick this country as my choice for Tina Schell's photo challenge this week. She writes in part, "Last week Amy challenged us to share images of the countryside and/or a small town. This week we're asking you to look a bit farther afield. Each of us at some point has visited a place that holds special memories. It may have been a small town, a big city, or even better, an entire country. We'd like you to capture the spirit of a place that is vivid in your memory. What was it that drew you in and why did it capture YOUR heart?" You can read her entire challenge post here. Continue reading
Fort of San Diego – Spanish Fortress in Acapulco
One of the most important Spanish fortifications on the Pacific coast of Mexico, the Fortress of San Diego is now a museum dedicated to the history of Acapulco's fortress from the city's earliest beginnings to more modern times. In the opening photo, a display model at the museum shows the fort's commanding position on the Mexican coastline. Positioned high on a hill, the fort provided protection for the growing community and trading port of Acapulco as depicted in the early days of its existence. Continue reading
Cliff Divers – an Acapulco Tradition
La Quebrada stands 115 feet (35 m) tall and it looms just as large in a tradition that reaches back into the 1930s. When we looked at the list of excursions available at our cruise ship stop in Acapulco, virtually all of them started with "Acapulco Cliff Divers and…" We chose to visit the fort that is located right across the highway from the cruise ship dock, but first, we got on a bus and headed to the cliffs at the edge of the ocean. Continue reading
Cabo San Lucas – The Glass Factory
He started with a glowing orange glob of molten glass. He then dipped it in white and yellow glass beads. Our last stop on our excursion to San José del Cabo found us almost all the way back to Cabo San Lucas and the marina bay. We visited The Glass Factory, a business that creates many hand-blown glass products. Continue reading
Panama Canal Cruise 2019 – Cabo San Lucas Revisited
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
We are off on another Panama Canal Cruise. When we first went in 2013, our thought was that this would be a "once in a lifetime" trip for us. Last year that changed when my sister and her boyfriend said they were thinking of making the trip. After asking lots of questions about our trip, their decision was to make the trek through the canal. They invited us to travel with them. In April, we found ourselves boarding the Norwegian Star out of Los Angeles bound for Miami. Continue reading
Cellpic Sunday – 2 June 2019
Standing on Deck 7 of the Norwegian Star as we pulled into the pier at Acapulco, we got a glimpse of the historic fort that we would be visiting later in the day. Though it's not apparent by the view from the ship, this fort is shaped in a large pentagon. Originally built in 1616, it was destroyed by an earthquake in 1776. After the rebuild, the Fort of San Diego was again functioning as of 1783, protecting Acapulco from marauding pirates. Continue reading

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Couple mark 50th wedding anniversary with donation to Stroke Unit
25/05/2017James and Sarah Anderson from Portadown recently donated £500 to the Stroke Unit at Craigavon Area Hospital. The money was raised at a recent charity night for the couple's 50th wedding anniversary in lieu of gifts.
James and Sarah have thanked everyone who has helped, donated and supported them to make this donation to the unit possible.


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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING EXPO Newsroom
New: Blue CW high-power diode laser with 1 kW output power
Laserline, a specialist for industrial diode laser technology, will present the first high-power diode laser with a blue wavelength of 450 nm and 1 kW power in cw mode at AEE 2019. This diode laser based on GaN material enables the direct emission of 450 nm without further frequency doubling and thus a higher energy efficiency.
When deep welding copper with infrared lasers, a very high power density must be used due to the low absorption level of 5 %. Heat conduction welding is not possible at this wavelength. The process is prone to splashing and a rough seam surface.
With the new blue diode laser, the absorption of non-ferrous metals is seven to twenty times higher than that of infrared lasers, which enables controlled heat conduction welding of copper in particular. New production methods for electronic contacting, such as battery and accumulator production, benefit from this in particular.
Spot-in-Spot module for asymmetric seams
Laserline will also be showing its modified spot-in-spot module for welding asymmetrical seams at the AEE. The new tool offers an additional adjustment option that supports one-sided melting during thickness jumps, as is desirable for tailored welded blanks and fillet welds, for example. The inner spot is then responsible for the deep welding process and the seam root, the outer spot for the formation of the cross-section in the width, in particular for the connection to the thicker joining partner.
The spot-in-spot design
With the so-called "spot-in-spot" design, a larger spot is overlaid with a smaller spot. The power distribution between the inner and outer spot can be changed during the process and the position of the inner spot can be shifted in relation to the outer spot in the feed direction. In this way, the advantages of heat conduction welding, a smooth seam surface and low spatter formation are combined with those of deep welding, i.e. a high welding depth and welding speed.
The inner spot is shifted to the front area of the outer spot and the resulting smoothing effect of the larger spot is intensified. In addition to a better appearance of the seam, very straight seam edges can be created without edge notches. By adjusting the spot size and the power distribution, the seam cross section can also be optimized.
This module type is currently being tested by many OEMs and qualified in new processes. Series tests in the body outer skin have confirmed these advantages and in some cases even exceeded them. The larger spot also improves the gap bridging capability and thus the process window. In addition, this module allows the outer spot to be steplessly moved laterally to the feed direction via the robot.


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The list of potential threats to data security and protection doesn't get shorter. Technology evolves rapidly, and this includes malicious technology. Malware of all forms including viruses, ransomware, adware and hijackers are now more advanced than ever. They also pose a greater risk. In order to begin negating this risk, there is a need to identify and quantify it. This kind of risk assessment follows a three step process outlined below.
1. Analysis of Data Assets
Many complicated risk assessment processes will often split this step in to three separate ones. However, those three sub-steps all move towards the single goal of understanding what data is at risk. The three sub-steps are:
- Identification – This involves taking a deep look in to the types of data the enterprise collects and stores. This will include data such as customer information, payment data, transaction records, etc. All of the data that the company needs to store, access and use to operate. Once a list has been made, it should be prioritized by data value.
- Location – Now that a prioritized list of data assets has been made, it is time to locate each data silo. Possible locations could include cloud services, in-house servers, user desktop, mobile device, etc.
- Classification – Taking the list and information created so far, it is time to start classifying the actual threat level to each data silo. This means slotting each data silo in to a category such as: public, internal (but not secret), sensitive internal, compartmentalized internal, and regulated. Each has a specific number attached. 1 through to 5.
2. Cause and Effect – What is the Worst Case?
Now that potentially vulnerable data silos have been identified, classified and prioritized, it is time to uncover just how big of a threat is faced. This means running a theoretical worst case attack against the highest priority, most critical data.
This may sound complicated, but in fact, Microsoft has developed a very simple hypothetical framework for performing this step of the risk assessment. Its acronym is STRIDE, and this stands for:
- Spoofing of Identity
- Tampering with Data
- Repudiation of Transactions
- Information Disclosure
- Denial of Service
- Elevation of Privilege
These are the most common, damaging forms of cyber-attacks. Simply take each data silo on the list, and give it score of 1-10 against each of the STRIDE components. With 1 being the least likely, and 10 being the most likely. Also, give each a rating for how serious of an effect of a data breach would be. Again, 1-10. With 1 being minimal impact and 10 being entirely catastrophic to business continuity. Multiply the two numbers to assign an overall threat rating. Note the word threat, not risk.
3. Do the Math and Make a Plan to Address the Risk Assessment
Now to uncover the actual risks. Taking the information gathered above, it is time to do a little math to discover which data silos carry the greatest risk, and could cause the most damage to the enterprise if breached.
This is again very easy to do. Take the two numbers generated from the previous steps, and multiply them. For example, if we have a data silo with a classification of 5 (regulated) and a threat level of 100, we end up with a risk factor of 1000. As high as they come.
Do this for each data silo on the list, and then sort it by threat level from highest to lowest. The result is a list of the highest risk data silos, which should receive greater levels of protection than lower risks ones.
To learn more about how to assess and protect your data, download the HOSTING white paper: Protecting Your Data in the Cloud.


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A classic BLT Grilled Chicken Salad! Fresh lettuce topped with tomatoes, squash, crispy bacon & drizzled in a balsamic mustard dressing! Great for lunch or dinner! Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Paleo
Turn on the grill and bring on grilled summer salads! Since yesterday was 4th of July, I'm guessing many of you are enjoying time off this week. Grilling, eating, traveling, relaxing while I'm stuck in Phoenix in 120 degree heat covering everyone's spin classes this week, who were apparently smarter than me and fled for the week! What was I thinking? Of food, of course! No really, what was I thinking?
Oh, yes about a classic BLT Grilled Chicken Salad! Because teaching more classes warrants eating more bacon and chicken. Two of my favorite foods that never go out of style! P.S. I'm kidding about working out to eat more. Okay, maybe a smidge of truth there. Bacon! YUM!!!
Funny thing is I never would have thought of making this salad had it not been for a grass fed beef company sending me a boatload of red meat last month for a freelance article. I happily handed the beef over to the guy, and kept the bacon all to myself. Now, I know it sounds weird coming from someone who doesn't eat red meat but bacon is one food I can never say no to.
Truth be told, I never would have thought of making this salad had it not been for my unhealthy guy. We grilled chicken a few nights ago, threw it on salads and called it dinner. As we were eating, he kept saying how amazing bacon would be on it. And that's how this BLT Grilled Chicken Salad can to be. A healthier, veggie loaded salad version of a sandwich favorite that can be eaten year round!
Sometimes I'm thankful for the unhealthy people in my life reminding me of the foods I used to love so I can turn them into lighter, just as satisfying meals!
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BLT Grilled Chicken Salad {GF, Low Cal Paleo}
For the chicken:
- 2 - 4 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
For the salad:
- 4 cups romaine lettuce or other green
- 6 slices uncured, unsalted grass fed bacon, cooked & cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 cup medium summer squash diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
For the dressing:
- 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup ground spicy mustard
- Spray a grill pan with nonstick cooking spray. Bring to a medium heat.
- Place the chicken breasts on a plate, drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over each breast then the seasonings.
- Place in the grill pan and cook 7 minutes then flip and cook another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from the grill pan and place on a clean plate.
- While the chicken rests, combine the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl. Set in the refrigerator to marinade.
- Prepare the salads by placing the ingredients in two bowls.
- Slice the chicken breasts widthwise on an angle and place on top of the salad.
- Drizzle each salad with 1/2 the dressing.
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The Music Licensing Directory launches the next evolution in the crowdsourcing of music.Read More
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Plumtree: Emerging from Obscurity
The band's third record contained 12 tracks that were recorded in lo-fi. The first song entitled "Was That All?" is upbeat and is dominated by percussions.Read More
ESCAPE Album Release from Tony Bragano & Roberto Restuccia
Saxophonist Tony Bragano and Guitarist Roberto Restuccia Collaborate on their 2013 release "Escape". Together they bring a new and exciting sound to Smooth Jazz. The album is mostly instrumental, but features vocalists Steve Johnson and Sarai Usry on two tracks. Expect a diverse set of songs which offer smooth, soulful, romantic and soothing vibes. Escape for a bit and join us in a playful, and fresh new world. Read More
Emine AND TwitMusic PARTNER FOR EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL ONLINE PREMIERE OF NEW SONG 'WHO ARE YOU'
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One of the greatest threats to cybersecurity is human error. According to UK consultancy Willis Towers Watson, careless behavior causes 90% of data breaches. The finest threat intelligence in the world won't matter if your administrator fails to configure your networks properly. Anti-malware solutions won't matter if they're not consistently applied. If one phish gets through the net, that's one too many.
What you can do, however, is work around the problem. You can make your security procedures simpler for people to deal with. If your security solution is easy to implement, your employees won't have to spend a lot of time fiddling with it. That means there's less risk your security will suffer from a lapses due to inattention. All things being equal, simplicity equals safety. Which brings us to Cisco Meraki.
Cisco Meraki makes it easy to extend your network to a new branch. You plug in a box from Cisco, turn it on, and set it to your default configuration with a web-based dashboard. If you need to alter that configuration, you can do it from anywhere—even on your phone, if you feel like it.
This convenience also applies to security. When you install a Meraki MX appliance, you instantly leverage all of Cisco's cybersecurity tools. Cisco has documented the fact that Meraki customers were unaffected by WannaCry – provided they had activated Intrusion Prevention and Advanced Malware Protection.
Given that the average cost of a data breach to an enterprise, according to Kaspersky, is $1.23 million, it's safe to say that Cisco was a lifesaver for more than a few of its customers.
With Meraki, powerful security is integrated into an SD-WAN in an eminently visible fashion. Rather than maintaining multiple security solutions with different consoles, and manually implementing them throughout a growing network, Meraki customers have it easy. When they open a new branch, they don't have to think much about configuration, or really think about it at all. Which is great, because too much thinking can create chinks in your security armor. This is a potential big boon to emerging and mid-market companies that simply can't afford a large IT department, let alone specialized security staff.
Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap
This is especially important at a time when the cybersecurity skills gap only seems to be growing bigger by the day. Among companies surveyed by ESG in 2018, a whopping 51 per cent stated that their organization had a "problematic shortage of cybersecurity skills." Security teams, in general, aren't staffed well and have to deal with more threats than ever. This creates more stress and more multitasking, which erodes attention to detail. These circumstances make convenience even more important than it otherwise would be.
When security teams are freed from fiddling with their defenses, they have more time to attend to other important aspects of their work. This could include important tasks like training other employees in security hygiene. Rather than putting out fires, with Meraki, security teams can focus on fireproofing.
In short: simpler is better.
Interested in taking Meraki MX for a test drive? We offer a free demo and a dedicated support team that will have you up running in a matter of minutes. Click here to learn more.


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Dazzle your guests with beautifully flavored and shaped moulds with minimal effort.
3 ¼ cup of zucchinis, diced
1 tbsp of olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
4 eggs
1 tbsp of Velor powder milk dissolved in ¼ cup of water
1/3 cup of parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup of flour
1 tbsp of parsley, minced
3 basil leaves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Cut the zucchinis into small cubes and set them aside.
2. Place a pan over high heat then add the olive oil then the zucchinis, stir in a minced garlic clove, leave them on the heat for 10 minutes then let them cool a little.
3. In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk, cheese, flour, parsley, basil, salt and black pepper then add them to the zucchinis after they cool, stirring.
4. Pour the mixture in greased cupcake moulds, sprinkled with flour to ease its removal from the moulds, place the moulds in the oven at 180o C for 20 minutes or until they are done.
5. Remove them from the moulds and set them aside to cool a little then serve.
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What is Carbon Sequestration?
Carbon sequestration is the process of removing carbon from the atmosphere and storing it in a carbon sink, a fixed molecule in soil, oceans or plants. Because of the amounts of carbon that are stored in soils, small changes in soil carbon content can have major impacts on carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
Impacts of Carbon Sequestration
- About 25% of our carbon emissions have historically been captured by Earth's forests, farms and grasslands. Scientists and land managers are working to keep landscapes vegetated and soil hydrated for plants to grow and sequester carbon.
- As much as 30% of the carbon dioxide we emit from burning fossils fuels is absorbed by the upper layer of the ocean. But this raises the water's acidity, and ocean acidification makes it harder for marine animals to build their shells. Scientists and the fishing industry are taking proactive steps to monitor the changes from carbon sequestration and adapt fishing practices.
Our Future with Carbon Sequestration
Could soil hold the key to climate change?
Soils contain inorganic carbon (calcium carbonate) and organic carbon (humus), and can be either a source or a sink for atmospheric carbon dioxide depending on how landscapes are managed. Vegetated landscapes are starting to appear as carbon sources instead of sinks in some cases. For example, if wildfire increases in a region, that carbon goes back to the atmosphere when the trees burn. When pests, such as bark beetles, come into an ecosystem, they cause the trees to die, and the trees no longer sequester carbon.
Even living plants reach a limit in their ability to sequester carbon. The process of photosynthesis is closely tied with the availability of water and the availability of nitrogen, both of which are changing due to land uses and rising global temperatures.


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The market for steroids is a thriving one all over the world. Unfortunately, where there's money to be made, there are people ready to cheat their way to profit. In the world of steroids, that means counterfeit steroids that offer none of the benefits and may come with seriously dangerous side effects.
Fake steroids are a huge problem and can end up draining your bank account. And the risk of blowing your money on fake testosterone and other steroids is even higher when you are buying on the internet. The convenience of online shopping comes at a price.
Fortunately, there ARE some legit steroid sites out there and it is possible to find real steroids online. You just need to know where to look at and how to separate the legit from the counterfeit. That's exactly what this article is here to help you do.
The Dangers of Fake Steroids
There are a lot of counterfeit steroids on the market. So many, in fact, that many people will tell you to completely avoid buying online because it is simply too risky. But the risk is still there even if you buy from a person.
But if you don't have a prescription to get your legal steroids through a doctor, the unfortunate truth is that you are taking that risk no matter where you buy your steroids from. There are a lot of problems that come with buying fake steroids including:
- Wasting your money. Fake steroids will cost about the same as real steroids. In some cases, they may be sold suspiciously cheap (a huge red flag that often means they are not real). No matter how cheap they seem, it is a waste of money though because they simply are not the steroids you are hoping to buy so they will not give you the results you are expecting to get.
- Wasting your time. If you're using fake steroids, you're wasting time on injecting or ingesting a product that will do nothing to improve your workout. The longer you spend using these counterfeit products, the more time you are wasting that could have been better spent on testing the product first and making sure it's actually going to work the way it promises.
- Counterfeit steroids are usually not made with as much care as the real stuff. They are produced in conditions that aren't sterile and could contain contaminates that will end up running through your body and causing all manner of infection.
- Whether it's because the particular contaminate is life-threatening or because it was purposely laced with a deadly toxin or contaminate, fake steroids can be deadly. And when you don't know what's really in that vial, there just really is no way of knowing what it will do to you.
Testing Steroids For Potency And Purity
There are a few different ways to make sure that the steroids you just bought are, indeed the real deal:
- Watch and wait. If you're willing to take the risk (we don't recommend it), just buy a small test batch and start using it. Track your progress. If you're not progressing any faster than you would be without steroids, chances are you got a fake. If you're seeing symptoms of infection (such as skin irritation or cold/flu like symptoms), stop immediately.
- Check packaging. This is not a full guarantee but some of the less careful counterfeiters will have packaging that looks unprofessional. If it's not sealed well, the seal is broken, the labelling looks suspicious, or anything else gives you cause for concern, don't trust it.
- Get a home test kit. There are home kits you can buy that test the potency of the steroids and the purity of the contents so you can make sure that it not only is what it claims to be but contains as much as it claims to contain.
- Get it professionally tested. You can send a small batch (as little as one drop) off to a lab and have the contents tested to find out what's in it and how pure/potent it is. This is the absolute best (but also most expensive) way to go if you want to be 100% totally sure of what you are buying.
How to Find Legit Steroid Sites
Finding a legit steroid site is a challenge. On the internet, there are so many fake companies and fake products—possibly even more fake ones than legit ones. But here are a few tips for separating the counterfeits from the legit sites:
- Check contact information. A fake site will either not have any real contact information (like phone or address) or when you test it, you'll find that it's either fake or not at all connected to the company.
- No terms of use. If a site does not have a terms of use section (this is usually linked at the very bottom of the page), then it is not a legal company or, at the least, not a company that follows legal guidelines. Do not trust it.
- Prices are too good to be true. When buying steroids, you pay for quality. If the prices seem too good to be true, they definitely are. Do not trust it.
- No secured card payments. If they do not offer secured card payments through their own website, with verification, they are not a legit steroid site. If they ask for payments via Paypal or Western Union, then you can kiss that money goodbye and probably won't see any product, real or fake. It's alright if those payment methods are options available but they should never be the only options. And you should avoid using them until you know you can trust the source.
A Guide to Buying Steroids from a New Source
Here are a few tips for making sure what you are buying is exactly what it claims to be and finding a legit source for buying real steroids:
- Read reviews from many different sources. Online forums and reviews are a great place to start your search. Seeing what real people who have really used the product or bought from the site have to say can give you a sense of whether or not it might be a legitimate source for buying steroids. However, take all information you find online with a grain of salt. Companies who are willing to sell fake steroids are also perfectly willing to post fake reviews. So use reviews with caution as a means of seeing what kind of sites are out there and which ones might be worth looking into.
- Talk to people you know who use steroids. Get recommendations from people who have already been through the process. But keep in mind, one recommendation does not necessarily guarantee it's the real deal. That person may be using fake steroids without even realizing it. So taking their recommendations is a good place to start your research but do not take it entirely on faith unless you know they have thoroughly tested and made sure that they have found a legit steroid source.
- Choose a site that seems a legit. Check through a few different potential sources and narrow it down to the ones that fulfill the points discussed in the previous section about finding a legit site. This does not guarantee that you'll get the real deal but the chances of getting real steroids are much higher on a site like this than on one that doesn't pass the test.
- Buy a small test batch to start. Even if everything you've read from reviews or heard from friends and fellow athletes seems to check out, do not go all in with your first purchase. Buy a small batch to test first. That way, if it does turn out to be fake, you didn't blow hundreds on fake gear.
- Get the small batch tested. Testing kits and professional testing can both seem a bit pricey. But trust us, it is worth the cost. Because once you find a product that passes the test, you have a reliable source that you can go to regularly without needing to go through this research and testing process all over again.
Final Word
Unfortunately, there are a lot of fake steroids out there on the market that can be a huge waste of your time and money—not to mention a danger to your health. But there are ways to make sure you are spending your hard earned cash on real and effective steroids. You just need to put the extra effort in to make sure you are getting what you pay for.
And once you find a source that you have verified is selling the real deal, you can keep going back with the confidence that you are getting exactly what you need to take your workout to the next level and get the sculpted, muscular body you have been working so hard to get.


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One of my blog readers had a question about whether or not a leather headboard would be Feng Shui friendly? Well, as I mentioned before the most important part is having a strong supportive wood headboard as it would then give support to your body's healing energies which take place while you sleep. Using leather on a headboard is acceptable. A bright wild fabric pattern…not so much.
Here is something I read in my research on the above issue that I found to be interesting. Did you know that if you have a lot of stress in your workplace then a rounded shaped metal headboard would be favorable to serenity to you. Rectangular shaped headboards suggest stability.
I hope I answered your question!


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Only a small LNG-terminal to meet the needs of maritime transport seems feasible for Estonia, as a tanker vessel at Klaipeda can satisfy demand for gas in the Baltic region, head of the European Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič says in an interview on problems haunting the common energy market.
Please explain your optimism in terms of the European energy union in a situation where conflicting interests of member states manifest as soon as specific cross-border objects, like powerlines or gas pipelines, reach the construction phase.
My optimism is based on the fact that the energy union has been in the works for years. We have heard strong criticism from leaders and citizens of member states who expect much greater coherence between industry, transport, climate change and our policy.
Energy security is a priority for the Baltic countries and Central Europe as we can all remember the 2009 gas crisis in Europe -postimees.ee said.
The other important factor concerns our ambitious climate targets. The task of finding cost-effective and coherent solutions in security and climate policy forces every country and its prime minister to look for solutions for a functional energy union.
My optimism is also based on the fact I've visited all member states, some several times. Support for the energy union has been clear everywhere. Naturally, countries have different wishes.
In Central and Eastern Europe, energy security is key, while the Nordics concentrate on renewable energy. Western Europe prioritizes sticking to the Paris agreement. Companies are interested in developing the common market to take advantage of opportunities offered by the European economy.
Support is clear, and we are currently busy converting it into legislation. Estonians are giving us a very good opportunity to finish formulating the legislative base next year and present proposals to the European Parliament.
An open energy market is the common-sense solution. However, what should we tell Polish miners who fear for their jobs in light of the open market?
I met with a local representative body in the Katowice mining area in Poland a few months ago. The results of the meeting were encouraging as they were clearly looking for cooperation in finding a new economic model for the region. They must develop other sectors because young people are leaving the area and children are often diagnosed with respiratory diseases.
We must be clear in stating that we honor the work of coal miners. My relatives also include coal miners who spend their life doing hard labor. We must also showcase success – how mining areas in Germany and France have successfully changed their economies.
We are working on this with Poland, Slovakia, and Spain. First, our experts try to find possible business models for the regions, look at their strong suits. Which industries could be developed there, and how could we support them using financial instruments.
The Poles are looking into technologies for storing greenhouse gases to minimize the environmental impact of using coal.
Should they find success, we can lay a foundation for so-called clean coal and carbon capture and storage. We can add these efforts to attempts at creating a new economic model to give these regions the opportunity for brilliant development.
Do I understand correctly that Poland is prepared to open its energy market in full?
That is our goal. We can ensure free movement of energy, similarly to what we have regarding capital and labor today, once we complete the European common energy market model.
However, it is a fact we have both software and hardware problems in the European energy sector. We suffer frequent losses in mutual connections, which is why cross-border trade volumes are often modest.
We must make sure we have the infrastructure with which to transport energy across borders. We also need software to facilitate cross-border trade. We believe that the opportunities offered by a free market will result in better results for participants and consumers.
Heated debates are taking place regarding the Polish-Lithuanian power link that is significant in the context of Baltic energy security. Lithuanians prefer a single line that could be built faster and more cheaply. Estonians would benefit from a double-line solution that would spare us from having to build a new reserve power station to complement the one at Kiisa. What is your opinion?
Synchronizing the Baltic power system with Europe is very important both for your governments and the European Commission. We agreed with Prime Minister Jüri Ratas that we need to move forward quickly and find a financeable solution during the time of this commission.
Representatives of transmission network operators of relevant countries will meet in Warsaw on September 29 to discuss all technical solutions countries have suggested. We must look at what they will cost and how to implement them.
PM Ratas and I concluded that potential solutions must be submitted to politicians by the end of this year, start of next at the latest.
My proposal was to reach the initial decision by the time of the March prime ministers' meeting or by June at the latest. We agreed we would evaluate the Baltics' proposals for use of the connecting Europe facility then.
The current composition's final opportunity to make a decision in this matter will be in February of 2019. In any case, provided we want any kind of results, we must start making decisions today.
This will also answer the question of how many power lines should there be between Poland, the Baltics, and the Nordics.
It is very difficult to find common interest. For example, developments in the regional LNG-terminal project inspire doubts as to whether agreements will even hold. An earlier agreement prescribed the construction of an LNG-terminal on either side of the Gulf of Finland; however, Lithuania started promoting the idea of turning a tanker temporarily brought to Klaipeda into that regional terminal late last year. What kind of a solution do you perceive?
We see dynamic change in the energy sector. Oil and gas prices skyrocketed a few years ago. Now, we are seeing very low prices. New technologies allow the USA, Australia, and Qatar to offer LNG prices that can compete with pipeline gas.
That is why a lot of forecasts and decisions change. I believe it is important for Estonia and Finland to be joined by the Balticconnector pipeline. Participants need European support as it is not certain the pipeline would be feasible under market conditions. It is an important infrastructure object in terms of energy security.
Isn't the problem that Balticconnector would not bring new gas to the market without an LNG-terminal and would just be transporting Gazprom's gas?
The Klaipeda LNG-terminal is a real source for diverse supply the potential volume of which could cover Baltic consumption. The ship is on contract until 2024. I understand Estonia is interested in constructing a small LNG-terminal. However, from the business side of things, there is only sense in constructing a tiny LNG-terminal to service maritime transport needs in Estonia, as more and more ships use LNG instead of heavy fuel oils.
The most important thing is for you to work closely together to diversify gas supply in the Baltics.
Do I have this right in terms of the regional LNG solution: a big terminal in Klaipeda and a small one in Estonia?
I do not give financial advice for terminal operators, nor do my colleagues; however, relevant solutions must be economically feasible. We first and foremost support cross-border solutions, like the Balticconnector.
Terminal investors must decide for themselves whether they see a business opportunity there, especially in a situation where the Klaipeda terminal can satisfy Baltic demand. I believe Estonians should concentrate their LNG efforts on maritime and heavy transport needs.
Is Nord Stream 2 rather a business or political project? How will it affect our ally Ukraine, or Slovakia for example, if the Russians start pumping gas through Turkey and the Baltic Sea?
The effects of the project are unfortunate. I have never seen a commercial project be the target of so many political debates before. It is a polarizing project of immense political effect that is creating serious tensions between member states.
Cutting Ukraine out of the gas supply chain will result in negative consequences for the Ukrainian economy and energy security.
Nord Stream 2 will create a situation where instead of a single major line there will be two smaller pipelines that will harm the Ukrainian economy the infrastructures of which are already damaged by war.
I hope member states will give the European Commission a mandate to negotiate with Russia in this matter during Estonia's presidency. As concerns transparency of operation, free access for third
participants. We have a mutual understanding that gas transit through Ukraine must continue. Central Europe's energy security also depends on it.
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A journey that started in Western New York (in another sport) has taken Brett Kern all the way to top of the NFL. He'll play in this weekend's Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida.
Kern is the AFC's punter, after an outstanding season with the Tennessee Titans that saw the 10 year veteran lead the league in punting average (49.7) and net punting (44.6).
The honor has allowed Brett to reflect on his journey from soccer player at Grand Island High School, to football player, to college punter at Toledo and now, the NFL's best punter.
Brett Kern joined Paul Peck & Kevin Sylvester for the Daily Drive Podcast:
How Do I Tell Dad I Want To Play Football?
Brett's father Cal was a professional soccer goalkeeper, and remains involved in sports in WNY. Brett grew up playing the sport at a high level, as a member of travel teams in the area. But he became burned out on the sport, and decided he wanted to try his kicking on another field. But how would Dad, the soccer guy, react?
"I was a little afraid to tell him, because soccer does run deep in our family roots. But he could tell I was getting a little burned out in soccer. On the day I quit the soccer team, I went over to my Mom and she wanted to know why I wasn't at practice. When I told her I quit, she said 'You know you're going to have to tell your Dad.'"
Brett did, and Cal was supportive of the decision and just wanted his son to do what he loved. With the help of Grand Island football coach Dean Santorio, Brett was off and kicking on a new career.
Kicking in a Golf Dome
Brett was good enough at Grand Island to get a chance to kick at Toledo. While there, he met his future wife Tiffany. She was instrumental in his development. Brett would go to a local golf dome after it closed at 9pm, and kick during the winter. It was Tiffany who would shag the balls and help him develop his skills. That led to Brett's chance in the NFL with the Denver Broncos in 2008. He spent that season in the Mile High city, before moving to the Titans in 2009. Since then, he has never averaged less than 43 yards a punt.
"Each year, I've learned something about myself and my abilities. Just knowing how to deal with every special teams situation."
This season was his best ever, and was within range of the NFL record for punting average in a single season.
Memories & Emotions
The entire Kern family, including his parents, are in Orlando for the Pro Bowl. Brett's excited to hang out with the game's biggest stars. His kids may be more excited about the VIP passes they get for Disney World & Universal Studios. Part of that includes Friday night, when the players get special after-hours access to the parks. Brett may try to top his Titans teammate Taylor Lewan, who rode the Tower of Terror six straight times last year.
"I'm excited for my family to experience the game. I have some teammates from the Titans going. I rooted for Ben Roethlisberger when I was in high school, so it will be cool to see him and hang out."
From the soccer-playing kid on the Island, to the best punter in NFL. Brett Kern's journey has gone as far as one of his punts. But just like a good Kern punt, the sky's the limit.


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The photos below are just some of the shops that have lined the High Road in the past.
Bygone Shops
The Changing Face of the High Road
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Foley's was a wonderful shop, I would visit most Saturdays to spend my 2/- pocket money on a matchbox car or one of the basic Airfix kits that were hung about the shop.
The owner was, I believe, Mr Howard Farrant and I have always believed, although it has never been confirmed, that it was named "Foley's" after the name of the toy shop in Richmal Crompton's "Just William" stories.
Mr Pickett what a great man always had time to chat. Remember going in there with my mum and dad to get a new tyre for my chopper and coming out with a sun snipe racer, Good old days.
I can certainly remember Picketts in the 70s. We would stand outside and look at the Claud Butler bike frames we might one day be able to afford. Mr Pickett would also buy old golf balls we might "happen across" on our way over the golf course to get to the High Road! I wonder if anyone remembers Foleys the toy shop a few shops along to the left of Picketts. He used to sell Airfix and model cars. An elderly gentleman with half moon specs and white hair. He always wore a brown coat like Arkwright as he was always making models when we went in. When he retired the shop closed and Picketts took on the Airfix stuff as I remember. I can also remember V & A Barnes who did sporting goods and if you caught him in a good mood would sell us air gun pellets for our air rifles. "so long as you don't say you got them here!", happy days!.
Does anyone remember a laundry run by a Mrs Daniels in the 30's and 40's, situated behind the shops at Hopes Green? She lived along Richmond Avenue and had four children, Ronnie, Iris, Emil (Frank) and Leslie.
I remember Fosters in the sixties and then Picketts when Ralph took over. I used to buy pieces of wire and bulbs to play around with electricity when I was in primary school. Progressed to buying racing cycles from him in my teenage years. Fond memories of a kind and generous man.
If you grew up in Benfleet in the 70s/80s then Pickett's was a shop you always visited, to either look at the latest bikes, buy fireworks or just pop in for a chat!….proper "old school" shop keeper!
I remember spending a lot of my pocket money at Mr Pickett's shop, not only did he sell bikes he also stocked Airfix models and Action Man. Looks like a Raleigh Grifter in the window so I would guess about 1980 give or take a couple of years.


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text: Rune Stances/Rune Yoga: Stádhagaldr remains a 19th Century historical revisionism and has nothing to do with the use of Germanic runes by extension into body movements using Nationalist Occult practices of that period involving ceremonial magick originally developed or written by later day pre Nazi German Nationalist but sadly still promoted by the eclectically biased lesser read today and those who really should know better as some kind of later day re-invented ceremonial rune magick practice often mistaken as rune lore. But lets get something right here, this is an entirely modern invented magical system of internalizing the runes using the so called rune gymnastics/rune yoga stances. I would further like to point out that rune yoga is not rune lore but rather a fanciful myth of 1930s German Occultist Friedrich Bernhard Marby, Siegfried Adolf Kummer and Karl Spießberger without any historical basis relying heavily on the racially biased works of Guido List utilizing his invented non historical Armanen fuÞorc. F. B. Marby called this technology of internalizing the runes "runengymnastik" (rune gymnastics). The Armanen runes (or Armanen Futharkh) are a series of 18 runes, very similar to the historical Younger Futhark which was, introduced by Austrian mysticist and Germanic revivalist Guido von List in his Das Geheimnis der Runen (English: "The Secret of the Runes"), published as a periodical article in 1906,


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Places of Rest & Remembrance #4 | Joseph Burkey
Like the life and times of Fifth-Great-Grandfather — and Revolutionary War vet — Jacob Crites, the details of the childhood, married life and final days of Joseph Burkey are mostly elusive.
But we're pretty clear on his war record and the activities of his company during the Civil War.
Joseph Burkey is Colt's Third-Great-Grandfather, related on the Johnson side. He's the father of Anna Burkey, who would marry Clement Johnson. The line continues thus:
Joseph Burkey/Amanda Stevenson – Anna Burkey Johnson – Charles Johnson – Erma Johnson Foutz – Fred Foutz – Colt
Joseph was born May 18, 1840, probably near Guernsey, Ohio, where the Johnson clan called home. In the 1850 census there is a Joseph Burkey Sr. there in Oxford, born in 1805, with a wife named Jane and a bustling household, of which an 8-year-old Joseph Jr. is part. The dates almost line up — in the vein of census inaccuracies and subsequent leeway.
Joseph is next found in a Guernsey County census in 1860, in the home of James and Emeline Scott, listed as a laborer. Joseph and Jane Burkey appear as neighbors on the same census page, a couple households higher up.
In between is the great Civil War. And in 1880, we again catch up to Joseph Burkey in Guernsey County, this time farming and married to a Mary J. Burkey, born about 1830 and 10 years his senior, with a household of five young children, including Sarah E. A., age 13. A 75-year-old Joseph Burkey senior is also among the family.
What makes the three records hold at least loosely together are the birthplaces of Joseph Burkey's father in Pennsylvania and mother in New Jersey, the consistent ages of the particulars, the birth year of Mary J., which is consistent with Amanda Stevenson's in family lore, and the 1867 birth year of Great-Great-Grandmother Anna Burkey Johnson.
As to the rest, and the latter details of Joseph's life, it's a bit murky. We don't know when Amanda died. An 1890 census that was largely destroyed by fire keeps us from catching up with Joseph again until shortly before his death in 1900. By then he is living in Warren Township, Tuscarawas County, and remarried to Clara (Kerr) about 5 years. She is 47 and childless; he is 60. He works as a farm laborer and owns the house he's living in. Again — this record matches up with birth year and with parents born in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, respectively.
We also match the couple to Joseph's pension record, which lists Clara as dependent. There is the curious notation next to invalid status, in March 1885, and records Clara's widowhood in December 1901, a full year after Joseph's death. But who knows with bureaucracy and paperwork?
Joseph is buried in New Cumberland Cemetery, near Atwood Lake, Ohio. Clara is there, too, — her stone bears a death date of June 26, 1911. The grave of Amanda Stevenson is nowhere to be found.
Joseph Burkey – Civil War Service
What we do know is that Joseph Burkey enlisted as a private in Company B of the 126th Infantry on May 17, 1864 at age 23. He was drafted, according to Army records.
He was mustered out at the same rank on June 19, 1865 in Baltimore, Maryland.
The record of his Ohio regiment is set forth below. Joseph would have seen action the year's worth of battles throughout Virginia, just after Spotsylvania Court House.
Regimental History
ONE HUNDRED and TWENTY-SIXTH INFANTRY
(Three Years)
One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Infantry. – Col., Benjamin F.
Smith; Lieut.-Cols., William H. Harlan, Aaron W. Ebright, Tho-
mas W. McKinnie; Majs., George W. Voorhes, William G. Williams.
This regiment was organized at Camp Steubenville from Sept. 4
to Oct. 11, 1862, to serve for three years and was sent to
Parkersburg, W. Va., a few days later. It remained in the
western part of Virginia during the succeeding winter and
spring, and in June was engaged in a brisk skirmish at Martins-
burg, in which Co. I was captured entire by the enemy. At
Bristoe Station in October the regiment and its corps took part
in a fight with a portion of Lee's army, and for many days
thereafter were engaged in skirmishing with the enemy up to
Centerville. After spending the winter at Brandy Station, the
regiment in April, 1864, went to Rixeyville, where it remained
until the opening of the grand campaign under Gen. Grant, in
his march on Richmond. It took part in every engagement of the
campaign, from the crossing of the Rapidan to the crossing of
the James. The loss of the regiment at Spottsylvania was 16
killed and 54 wounded, and in front of Cold Harbor it was in
the assault of Ricketts' division, 6th corps, on the enemy's
works, carrying and holding them under a heavy fire. After
crossing to the south side of the James the regiment partici-
pated in all the marches, skirmishes, etc., of the 6th corps,
up to July 2, when it went into entrenchments at the Williams
house, 5 miles south of Petersburg. Four days later it em-
barked for Baltimore, and there took cars for Monocacy Junction
where it played an important part in the severe battle of Mono-
cacy, in which it lost heavily. It marched in pursuit of Gen.
Early's army and participated in engagements at Snicker's gap,
Charlestown and Smithfield. It was in the battle known as the
Opequan, losing a large number in killed and wounded. In the
action at Fisher's hill the regiment performed a conspicuous
part, losing 4 men killed and 17 wounded. Then it was engaged
in a number of marches and counter-marches, arriving at Cedar
creek just in time to take part in the memorable battle of that
name. In December it rejoined the Army of the Potomac and
spent the winter in the trenches around Petersburg. In a
charge on the enemy's picket lines on March 25, 1865, the regi-
ment behaved with great gallantry, being the first to enter the
entrenchments. At 3 a. m., April 2, it went into position in
the front line of battle and participated in the charge which
was to dissipate the last hope of the Confederate States. The
regiment was mustered out on June 25, 1865. It lost during its
term of service 9 officers and 111 men killed; 10 officers and
379 men wounded; aggregate, 509.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 2
Battles Fought
Fought on 9 Oct 1862.
Fought on 14 Jun 1863 at Martinsburg, WV.
Fought on 15 Jun 1863 at Williamsport, MD.
Fought on 15 Jun 1863 at Martinsburg, WV.
Fought on 14 Oct 1863 at Bristoe Station, VA.
Fought on 27 Nov 1863 at Mine Run, VA.
Fought on 6 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 7 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 9 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 10 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 13 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 18 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 21 May 1864 at North Anna River, VA.
Fought on 30 May 1864 at Hanoverton, VA.
Fought on 1 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
Fought on 2 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
Fought on 4 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
Fought on 6 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
Fought on 19 Jun 1864 at Bermuda Hundred, VA.
Fought on 22 Jun 1864 at Weldon Railroad, VA.
Fought on 22 Jun 1864 at Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 9 Jul 1864 at Monocacy, MD.
Fought on 21 Jul 1864 at Snicker's Gap, VA.
Fought on 9 Aug 1864 at City Point, VA.
Fought on 28 Aug 1864.
Fought on 19 Sep 1864 at Opequan, VA.
Fought on 21 Sep 1864 at Flint Hill, VA.
Fought on 22 Sep 1864 at Flint Hill, VA.
Fought on 22 Sep 1864 at Fisher's Hill, VA.
Fought on 19 Oct 1864 at Cedar Creek, VA.
Fought on 12 Nov 1864 at Middletown, VA.
Fought on 25 Mar 1865 at Petersburg, VA.
Fought on 2 Apr 1865 at Petersburg, VA.


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Bioparc Fuengirola is a small wildlife park located in the "concrete jungle" of sunny Fuengirola. It was inaugurated in 1978 and reformed in 1999, changing its classic denomination of Zoo of Fuengirola for "Bioparc Fuengirola" in 2010.
The park is dedicated entirely to the conservation of tropical species and adapted to jungle environments, mainly in Asia, Africa and the Indian Islands.
In 2014, the park inaugurated a new habitat called Indo-Pacific, where we can contemplate 15 new species, such as the Komodo Dragon, the largest and poisonous lizard in the world.
We visited in Spring 2017 and it was a big surprise for us because the main entrance is located in a busy Fuengirola Avenue (right in the middle of town) and the wall keep the visitors to fully understand the beautiful environments that you encounter inside. The park is very clean and well kept. All the animals appear healthy, are well looked after and seem very comfortable in their small but rich enclosures.
Like other Bioparcs that we visited (in Valencia and Duoé de La Fontaine) the philosophy is to let you interact with the animals so was a very pleasant to spend 4 hours walking and photographing some very interesting animals. One of the attractions that blow our mind was the walked in the Lemur enclosure with a keeper. We even record it on film and it was an instant hit on your You Tube page.
Only downside.. the park is quite expensive if you visit with the whole family (19,90€ Adults – 14,90 children from 3 to 9) and food prices at the cafe are also prohibitive (€6.50 for a box of 4 nuggets and chips, kids box). Carry a packed lunch if possible. The parking lot is subterranean next to the park but only carry a limited number of cars so also be prepared to struggle for space. The park is handicap friendly but it is constructed on a small hill so be prepared with some rough climbs.
This is a great little zoo, brilliantly designed and well worth a visit!
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I am so excited to be finally sharing some college related content for y'all here on Chic in Carolina. I know that this time last year that I was searching my favorite bloggers' sites for advice for everything from sorority recruitment to decorating a dorm to just seeing what college is like. I have lots of ideas for posts to share to hopefully help y'all get ready for college (comment anything y'all want to see in particular or send me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com) but I wanted to start with talking about friendships in college and how to make them.
In all honestly, making friends was one of the things I was most worried about going into my freshman year and I feel like that's a pretty normal fear for incoming freshman. I went to a tiny high school where my grade had 45 kids in it and honestly I knew 90% of them before entering high school as we all went to the same elementary/middle school. Even though my friend group changed a bit transitioning from middle school to high school, I knew the majority of my group and wasn't exactly starting over. I knew that Clemson was the school for me (you can read why I chose Clemson here) but was nervous as Clemson was so much larger than my high school and I didn't know a soul there. My high school friends all wound up going to different colleges, which was nice as we all had a fresh start but I was worried going to a new place without knowing anyone from home.
One of the best things I did fall semester was going through sorority recruitment (I'm planning on sharing a blog post with my tips soon!). I understand that Greek life is not for everyone but I have had such a positive experience with it. I had always wanted to be in a sorority and one of my family friends who was in a sorority in college told me that it's tough moving in for recruitment but the week is so busy that you don't have time to be homesick and then once Bid Day arrives, you'll feel settled. Obviously homesickness is normal but sorority recruitment gives you the opportunity to meet so many new people. I met one of my best friends in my Pi Chi group and you meet so many people from the active sorority members to the girls in your Pi Chi group to the girls who stand next to you in line waiting to go into parties. And of course, once you finish recruitment and if you choose to join a sorority, you get new sisters to welcome you in! I've been so lucky that I made so many genuine friendships in Theta and get to call these ladies not only my friends but my sisters!
Another way that I've made friends is through the girls who lived next to me in my freshman dorm. I lived in an all-girl dorm at Clemson and loved it. There was always something going on and I loved being around people all the time. Definitely keep your dorm room door open and say hi to the girls (or guys!) that will be living around you. It's so helpful to have people around you that you can turn to, whether if it's to borrow a vacuum or to have a movie night with!
As many of y'all know, I'm an Elementary Education major at Clemson, which I absolutely love! It's a smaller major (they have it closed to 50 students) so I know the majority of the people in my classes specific to my major, which makes Clemson feel a bit smaller. I remember the first or second week of classes, I didn't realize the homework for one of my classes was due online the day before so I was freaking out and had no idea who to ask about it. In high school, I could easily text a friend for help but realized I needed to make friends in my classes. Coincidentally, I ran into one of the girls in my class in the laundry room of our building so I could ask her and later exchanged phone numbers (her name still has math behind it in my contacts haha!). Being friendly to the people around me in class has given a great group of girls to not only study with but be friends with as well, which is so important!
One tip I have is to be friendly and to treat everyone as a potential friend. Don't be afraid to talk to people in the elevator in your building or the girl who sits next to you in class! Everyone is in the same boat in terms of wanting to make friends as it's hard for everyone.
One thing about college friendships is I feel they are so much deeper rather than surface level as you spend so much time with your college friends. In high school, you eat lunch together or hang out on the weekends but in college, your friends are in some sense all you have as your family is so far away so your friends become your family. College is a lot less cliquey too as it's ok to have friends that are in different friend groups or in different sororities or whatever. I'm so thankful to have found such genuine, sweet, funny, and inspiring friends at Clemson and don't worry about making your friends as you'll find your people!
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Film Review: Early Man
"The Age Of Stone Is Over. Long Live The Age Of Bronze…"
Best known for his work on the many forms of Wallace & Gromit and the ever-charming Shaun the Sheep franchise, Nick Park is undoubtedly the first name which springs to mind whenever the art form of stop-motion animation comes into discussion, and his return to the big-screen this week in the form of Early Man is one which reminds how much of a delicate and impressive pastime such a particular form of expressive freedom actually is, and with the likes of Chicken Run and 2015's rather surreal Shaun the Sheep Movie both proving financially and critically successful, the cinematic appeal of stop-motion still applies more than ever. Utilising an equally impressive voice cast featuring the likes of Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything), Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones) and Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers), Park's movie centres around a rather straightforward and overly predictable heroic narrative focusing on Redmayne's ambitious caveman, Dug, who challenges the rule of Hiddleston's green-eyed, wealth obsessed and questionably accented Lord Nooth to a game of football in order to claim back their quaint and idyllic homeland of which was stolen in order to mine out its quantity of ore.
Whilst the feature includes a wide range of chuckle-inducing, zippy one-liners, ranging from cute, animated asides to comments about the state of modern-day football, Park's movie unfortunately never feels expressive or varied enough to warrant its' big-screen release, with a ninety minute runtime attempting to squeeze as much out as possible of an incredibly basic plot and failing, resulting in a sense of a one-note joke being somewhat stretched to the widest extent possible and creating a staggering pace which begins the terrible feat of time checking curiosity. Thankfully for Park however, the stop-motion animation is flawless and beautiful enough to somewhat paper over the cracks, and with a concluding act which although confines to the plot's heavy predictability, is impressive in its' charming demeanour and positive sensibility, resulting in Early Man managing to succeed in being a solid, if overly throwaway, ninety minutes of animated escapism in which will undoubtedly work for kids more than it may work for us picky, somewhat legged, coffee consuming adults.
Overall Score: 6/10
Film Review: Thor: Ragnarok
"We Have To Stop Her Here And Now, And Prevent Ragnarok, The End Of Everything…"
With arguably two of the weakest entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe thus far, the return of Chris Hemsworth's Thor marks the seventeenth entry in the gargantuan comic franchise, and whilst the character is awash with charisma and undeniable charm, it seems Hemsworth's God of thunder has been the recipient of being better served when mixed in with the collective Marvel characters rather than being free to fight battles on his lonesome. Inevitably therefore, Ragnarok, directed by New Zealand's Taika Waititi, manages to follow in the footsteps of Captain America: Civil War by for all intents and purposes being an Avengers movie, just without the titular phrasing slapped across it, with Hemsworth's character this time being surrounded by the likes of Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner and the return of Tom Hiddleston's Loki in his battle against Cate Blanchett's evil goddess of death, Hela. With Waititi's previous works including the likes of What We Do In The Shadows and last year's critically acclaimed independent groundbreaker, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, the Kiwi's ascent into Hollywood stardom continues the MCU's usage of interesting, promising directors after Shane Black's Iron Man 3 and Jon Watt's take on Spiderman: Homecoming earlier this year, and what Waititi has managed to achieve with Ragnarok is undeniably create the best of the Thor standalone releases so far, but with a aching sense of inconsequentiality running through it, the latest MCU release is supercharged in style but lacking wholly in any sense of prolonging substance.
Faced with the passing of father Odin, Thor heeds the warning of the coming of Cate Blanchett's Hela, the Goddess of Death, whose desire to overthrow the Asgardian kingdom could potentially lead to the coming of Ragnarok, a prophetic armageddon which eradicates the existence of Asgard from the face of the universe, but with the God of Thunder's preoccupied exile onto the planet of Sakaar, Thor must first overcome the greatest gladiator battle of all time before returning to save his home planet from certain destruction. With the chugging riffs of Led Zeppelin and a colourful, sparkly tone which made Guardians of the Galaxy so joyous throughout, Ragnarok is a movie which soaks up the fundamental ridiculousness of Thor's character and simply hands the audience an undeniably entertaining comic adventure on a multi-coloured plate, and whilst the rib tickling comedy and likeable characters, both old and new, keep the audience chuckling and the lengthy running time manageable, the latest Marvel adventure does suffer at times from having almost too much to say without any of it having any real consequence. With a emo-inflicted villain who is too camp to take seriously, strangely jarring cameos from particular Hollywood stars and a limited screen presence from the likes of Jeff Goldblum and Idris Elba, Ragnarok suffers where the likes of Civil War prevailed, with the latter working with each pieces of the chess board onto something of consequence, and considering the future which lies ahead for the fate of the MCU, Ragnarok is indeed a highly enjoyable addition to the Marvel universe but ultimately doesn't seem exactly necessary.
Overall Score: 7/10
Film Review: Kong: Skull Island
"It's Time To Show Kong That Man Is King!"
As per the new craze of recent cinematic ventures, the newest big-screen franchising exploration comes in the form of classic Hollywood monsters being revamped and reissued in Legendary Entertainment's so-called "MonsterVerse", beginning of course with Rogue One director Gareth Edward's excellent Godzilla in 2014 and continuing this week with Kong: Skull Island, a "re-imagining" of the infamous giant ape who graces the big-screen for the first time since Peter Jackson's take on the character back in 2005. Helmed by The Kings of Summer director Jordan Vogt-Roberts, as well as featuring arguably one of the best casts of the year with Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, John Goodman and Samuel L. Jackson all vying for screen time, Skull Island is the type of movie which justifies the existence of IMAX-infused mega screens, with the trailer alone being rife with a heightened sense of spectacle and splendour. As for the finished article, Skull Island is indeed the silly, OTT monster-mad movie I think many were expecting without ever pushing the boundaries of being anything more than such.
Light on characterisation yet heavy on the spectacular at times, Skull Island is inherently silly from beginning to end, with a runtime which feels almost half the length of Peter Jackson's epic adaptation but too feels completely different in tone, relying on the effects-heavy production of giant spiders, murderous "skull-crawlers" and of course the titular Kong himself rather than any meaningful contribution to fleshing out its' leading stars in a manner which took up the first hour of Jackson's movie back in 2005. Helping the film along in its' choppily edited fashion is the rip-roaring sound of the 70's, with a soundtrack which ranges from Black Sabbath to David Bowie. evoking the shadow of a film like Apocalypse Now, an argument particularly obvious due to Skull Island's Vietnam War setting, whilst the CGI-fuelled monster-battles feel almost too much like a Jurassic World rip-off at times to be put in the same league of jaw-dropping splendour as its' predecessor within the same cinematic universe, Godzilla. Much likes its' titular ape, Skull Island is a big and fluffy piece of escapism which knows what it wants to be and doesn't attempt to be anything more. Yeah, that's right, Kong is very fluffy. Well, sort of.
Overall Score: 7/10
Film Review: High-Rise
"You Are Definitely The Best Amenity In The Building…"
Everywhere I seem to look at the moment, the grand and overly eye-catching figure of one Tom Hiddleston seems to be there, from gracing the small screen in the BBC's adaptation of John le Carre's The Night Manager to being plastered on the front cover of my monthly cinematic refresher in the form of Sight & Sound magazine in which he speaks about his latest venture away from his most recognisable role as Loki in the MCU in Ben Wheatley's High-Rise, the long awaited adaptation of the controversial J.G. Ballard novel released way back in 1975. Being a life-long fan of Wheatley, with Kill List being one of the best cinematic experiences I can recall in the past few years, and featuring a cast including Sienna Miller, Luke Evans, Jeremy Irons and of course, Tom Hiddleston as Dr. Laing, I ventured into High-Rise with a steeping sense of anticipation, anticipation that was swayed by the fundamental strangeness of Wheatley's latest with High-Rise being an interesting case of a film that may need to be seen more than once in order to fully understand it.
Beginning with a pitch black sensibility, one that encompasses many of Wheatley's movies such as Sightseers and Down Terrace, High-Rise welcomes us into the world of Hiddleston's Dr. Robert Laing, months into his move into the titular high-rise where a certain turn of events have turned the structure into a world of sheer madness, a world where eating a pet dog is the norm and paint pots are the most luxurious item to get hold of amongst the death and destruction that is tearing the world inside the high-rise apart. The film then flicks back three months and paints a picturesque view of the titular high-rise, a rather obvious metaphor for the class war system in society, with the lower classes, formed of nuclear families and the less well-off living at the bottom of the structure whilst the ruling classes enjoy debauchery and excess way up at the top, with Jeremy Irons' Anthony Royal, the architect of the structure, living life in the penthouse with his estranged wife Ann, played in full-on cabin fever style by Keeley Hawes. An interesting concept indeed, and one that Wheatley fully understands, resulting in a film that breaks boundaries of socialistic ideas and ideals whilst consciously showing a sheer bonkers concept of one outcome of class wars within society.
Where the film does indeed falter is in its' rather bloated attempt to showcase a dystopian 1970's world in which our hero Dr. Laing, presides in, both inside the high-rise as a laughing stock of the ruling class but a figure of interest to the lower levels, and outside in his role as a doctor, a role in which Lain eventually leaves behind to the feral nature of the high-rise. Cut perhaps 20 minutes and the film would have been much less of a drag at times, with endless scenes of excess and carnage eventually becoming tiresome towards the latter stages of the film, whilst the inevitable change from normal to mayhem happens way too quickly and without any sense of depth and true reason. That aside, High-Rise is indeed an interesting and captivating black-drama, one that suits Wheatley's eye for the strange and the jet-black satirical humour. Not Kill List but a real win indeed, High-Rise should be next on your cinematic watch-list.
Overall Score: 8/10
Film Review: Crimson Peak
"Beware Of Crimson Peak…"
Sometimes a film can be so incredibly mouthwatering and exciting, whether it be a release from a new favourite director, a return to acting from an esteemed actor or actress, or even something as minute as a certain film featuring a song that you admire on the soundtrack, (take Muse on the World War Z soundtrack for instance; a mediocre movie but one that holds a place deep in my heart for the use of one Muse song) that no matter what the final result is in terms of the film's overall critical appeal, such a film is always set to be brilliant in the eyes of a small contingency of followers. In the case of Crimson Peak, the hype-train was well and truly boarded months back when I realised the core ingredients was made up of director and writer Guillermo Del Toro, the visionary mastermind behind the pretty-much perfect Pans Labyrinth and other horror pieces such as The Devils' Backbone and The Orphanage, if only on production duties, and the holy trinity of recent acting favourites of Mia Wasikowska (Stoker), Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers, Only Lovers Left Alive) and Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty, The Martian). Sound too good to be true? Indeed, with Crimson Peak not being a case of complete disappointment, but something that seemingly had all the tools to become a masterpiece on the same level as Pans Labyrinth yet ultimately, has failed to become so.
After the idealistic young novelist Edith Cushing (Wasikowska) falls in love with the dashing, if rather mysterious Sir Thomas Sharpe (Hiddleston), much to the disdain of her father Carter Cushing (Jim Beaver), she decides to accept his hand in marriage and follow him to his place of residence, the rustic, ancient Allerdale Hall in Cumbria, England, home not only to Thomas but to his sister Lucille (Chastain) who is reluctant at the thought of her brothers' choice in marriage. Living in the screeching, clay-ridden confines of Sharpe's mansion, Edith begins to witness a wide range of activity from both the abnormal and paranormal, with her husband and newly proclaimed sister-in-law perhaps hiding their true intentions for Edith and her involvement in the prophetic notion of the cryptic and titular Crimson Peak. In terms of the films' successes, both costume and production design are enigmatic and entirely flawless, with the construction of the dying, decomposing Allerdale Hall being a sight to behold and arguably being the star of the show, with the design being made to within an inch of its' life and surely bringing with it a well-deserved Oscar nod and hopefully, win.
Within the success of the production, it's a shame that Del Toro couldn't spend a similar amount of time on the script, with the plot to Crimson Peak being rather cliched and wholly un-original, something of which made the surprises not entirely surprising and the creepy, if rather obvious foreshadowing. rather plodding, resulting in a conclusion that was quite inevitable, something of which I can't can't quite comprehend from the director and writer of the wonderfully complex and deliciously dark Pans Labyrinth. Even with the minimal plot in hand, each of the three leads make the most of the script they are given and fully embrace the Gothic romantic nature of the film's tone, with Wasikowska and Hiddleston being undeniably perfect in their casting, albeit if sometimes the chemistry between the two did seem rather off, perhaps due to the ambiguous nature of Sharpe's true intentions. Pans Labyrinth it is not, but Crimson Peak remains a rather gorgeous experience in terms of its' visual presentation yet suffers from a rather underwhelming script, resulting in a flawed but fun piece of cinema that manages to explore the heavily-examined Gothic theme in the hands of Del Toro.
Overall Score: 7/10
Thor – The Dark World – Review & SPOILERS
Seeing that over the last few days, I've been hammering (get it!?, get it!?) out Assassins Creed: Black Flag so I can get a review out of it, I didn't want to leave anyone out of my recent travels.
Earlier today we Brits were treated to the release of yet another Marvel movie! This instalment of Thor details the resurgence of the Dark Elves – a race who ruled the universe in complete darkness and seek to bring back the black with the use of a super weapon which does a lot of complicated science stuff. So, we have more aliens fighting alien. I always feel that this is what makes Thor shine. It's not always bound to saving earth. It's a much wider aspect that opens up far more avenues for high octane fun. With a mix of brilliant cameos and sassy jokes, Thor is definitely a must-see.
As I've already explained the story, I don't feel much need to complain about it. With a lot of twists and turns, you are drawn into the story, even if moments are predictable. Being that it is a Marvel movie, it is going to have the good vs bad which drives the story forward even if it feels a little generic.
Visually, it was almost perfect. ALMOST. Certain green screen scenes and long distance shots made characters stick out like a sore thumb, overly bright in a dark area and this really agitated me. The same could be said about some of the fight sequences that do exactly the same. Otherwise there are some brilliant visual effects all the way through astonishing costume design that makes everything look badass.
Marvel are not known for Oscar worthy scripts and acting but it wasn't bad. Yeah, there was a few cheesy lines but they were mixed in with witty one-liners that were very funny and kept a continual up beat feeling throughout. The sassy nature of Loki with his banter towards Thor is golden. It helps to enforce the fact that they are siblings. This sassy nature also uses Loki's power to transform himself into Captain America and spout excitable, patriotic nonsense which he is notorious for but also makes Loki look like he is trying to impress his older brother. With another guest appearance from Stan Lee, the film seems complete. The only other thing to focus on is the acting. Hemsworth and Hiddleston were perfect, as ever. My issue rides with Natalie Portman who plays a pretty pathetic character in the first place but she doesn't look genuine – almost uncomfortable in her role. Fear ends up looking more like shock. An additional actor that many people don't really focus on when they think Thor is Idris Elba. If you haven't read my Pacific Rim review, you should know that I love this man and I feel he didn't have a big enough role within this film and I wanted to see what happened to him at the end.
Overall, I consider a 8/10 a good score. It's a darker and more personal twist for Thor to undertake and appears to be the current trend at Marvel (Look at Iron Man). Yet, some acting, some poor CGI and a few loose ends within the story do drag it down for me. Superhero/action movies will never achieve a 10/10, simply because they are more for fun rather than the critical film making that many critics desire.
I'm sorry for such a short and crazy review but seeing I'm running on 5 hours sleep and trying to keep up with everything that's going on is not an easy task.
Thor: The Dark World trailer!
Ladies and gentleman this looks bloody awesome!
Yesterday, Marvel released the new trailer of the sequel to Thor; "Thor: The Dark World" and damn, this has got me excited!
Set after the events of the Avengers and some spaceship is attacking earth once again. Forcing Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to return to the protection of civilisation and Jane foster (played by the beautiful Natalie Portman).
As far as I can tell, most of the characters and actors from the first film have returned, but one of the characters everyone has wanted to return, made his appearance at the end of the trailer. I am obviously talking about Loki, played by the talented Tom Hiddleston and from the looks of it he is teaming with Thor! Exciting stuff!
According to IMDB, it will be directed by Alan Taylor and he has been apart of some fantastic stuff, such as a favourite TV show at the moment Game of Thrones as CO-executive producer and director for a few episodes and he did some directing in the Sopranos, both top and fantastic shows so it will be interesting to see what he brings to Thor.
The poster at the top says that it will be released the 8th of November that is for the US and for those in the UK it is to be released 30th of October, I can't wait. Make sure to check out the trailer below and tell us what you think.


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Teacher: Sarah Small
Students: Grade 11 English, ages 16-17
Audio Content: "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Location: Springfield Township High School, Erdenheim, PA
English teacher Sarah Small, an 11th-grade teacher from Springfield Township High School in Pennsylvania, had been teaching Ethan Frome, Edith Wharton's 1911 novel about a troubled marriage. Ms. Small logged on to Audible.com and downloaded the short story, "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman to immerse her students in turn-of-the-century gender relationships and to allow her more freedom to engage with students' reading process.
Classroom Observation
As a complement to Ethan Frome, Ms. Small chose Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 1892 short story, "The Yellow Wallpaper," about a sickly woman trapped in her marriage and descending into madness. To help students make connections between the short story and the novel, she handed out a copy of the story, a story grid to help students take notes while listening, and a set of discussion questions about the short story and its relationship to the novel.
Ms. Small paused the story every few pages and asked the students questions about the development of the main character and her relationship with her husband. "I knew they weren't going to be able to just sit through a 26- minute story. I wanted to make sure they picked up on key elements and built on them," Ms. Small said.
As the students listened, Ms. Small walked around the class and noted her students' engagement and note-taking process. "I felt freed up in the classroom to do things I would normally not have the attention to do," she said. When asked, students volunteered answers and traced the shifting relationships of the main character's growing madness throughout the story. They noticed how the author shaped her characters and their relationships, and detected key moments foreshadowing the main character's madness before they were exposed to the story's shocking final scene. By discussing the story as the class listened to it, they could follow the story at the same pace and share their reactions as the tale developed. "It helps everyone stay on task and participate," said Jimmy Barraclaugh, one of the students. When they listened to the final shocking scene, the room was filled with exclamations of surprise, from "wow!" to "weird!" It took the students a few minutes to adjust to the narration; the narrator had a lisp. As the story progressed, though, the narrator's voice became an integral part of the character. Listening to the story also helped students with vocabulary words and reading comprehension. One of the students said, "I could almost hear the story playing in my head, which helped me answer some of the questions."
Ms. Small noticed that her special needs students responded actively and eagerly to the story. They raised their hands more often and were engaged in listening to the story and following the text. The common experience invited everyone into the discussion. Reluctant readers became enthusiastic participants, as one of the barriers to accessing the literature was removed. One student, Anna Haines, told her parents about the experience and said, "My parents thought this was a wonderful aid to help teenagers like me, who may not enjoy reading so much, learn to like it." As another complementary exercise for Ethan Frome, she showed her students the film version of the book. They immediately were caught up in the actors on screen, what other movies they played in, and other distractions. "They were able to stay more focused with the audio than when watching the movie," Ms. Small observed. Listening to an audio book in the classroom freed Ms. Small to attend to her students and make sure they were paying attention and taking notes. It allowed her to think on her feet and jot down notes and questions about the story to share with her students. "It gave me the liberty to do more in the classroom," she said. Ms. Small is continuing to use Audible for her English classes. She hooked students on The Great Gatsby by playing the first chapter in class; now they're excited to go home and read the rest.
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"I felt freed up in the classroom to do things I would normally not have the attention to do."
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"My parents thought this was a wonderful aid to help teenagers like me, who may not enjoy reading so much, learn to like it."


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If you feel like work is consuming your life, you're not alone. A recent study found that workers working at least 11 hours a day have a higher risk of depression than people working a standard seven or eight-hour a day. Working for too long often lead to stress and Stress has been linked to all manner of health problems, from high blood pressure, allergies, infertility, indigestion, migraine, skin disorders, ulcers, depression and diabetes.
Some extra hour may bring in more money but it will surely hurt your health. Here's what you should do
- Letting work dominate your life also means you're probably not getting very much exercise and exercise is so good for your health.
Don't just sit down to work, stand up, don't just stand up, walk, take a few minute break and take a walk, it will relieve you a little and freshen up your brain. Exercise keeps your body healthy and helps you to deal with stress.
- Letting work dominate your life means you are ignoring your diet.
Snacking cannot replace food, be sure to eat a balanced diet, if possible, take more of fruits instead of snack, then I suggest you develop a food diary, to monitor how you eat, this will not only help keep you fit but it will surely keep you focus
- If you are working on computer, try to avoid anything screen after work, save yourself the stress of eye problem in the long run.
Starring too much on the screen is not good for your eyes, instead of television listen to music, don't be tempted to stay too long on the screen.
- Working too long often lead to fatigue.
Find time to recover, a 20-minute nap, a 17-minute chat with a friend can save you a lot of energy