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Without a doubt, healthy blood flow is absolutely essential for optimal brain function and mental health.
Brain blood flow, or cerebral blood flow, refers to the blood supply that reaches your brain during a given period of time.
Your brain needs almost 20% of the blood supply provided by each heartbeat.
A steady flow of blood brings oxygen, glucose and nutrients to the brain, and carries carbon dioxide, lactic acid, and other metabolic waste products away from the brain.
But when blood flow to the brain is hindered, cognitive problems can arise.
Poor brain blood flow and circulation are linked to a number of brain and mental illnesses, including:
Cognitive dysfunction and brain fog (131-132)
Chronic fatigue syndrome (140)
Dementia (133)
Parkinson's Disease (134)
Alzheimer's disease (135, 143)
Depression (136)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (137-139)
Anxiety (139)
Panic disorder (139)
Agoraphobia (139)
Traumatic brain injury (141-142)
Lyme disease (144)
Some of the major causes of poor brain blood flow include abnormal blood pressure, poor circulation, low thyroid, infections, and stress (126-130).
Besides addressing these major causes, there are a number of ways to directly increase the amount of oxygen-rich blood that flows to your brain.
Researchers use neuroimaging techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) to measure cerebral blood flow.
And they have found that the following 21 methods increase brain blood flow and circulation in humans.
After suffering multiple concussions, I had severe depression and brain fog, and had no choice but to focus on optimizing brain blood flow and circulation.
A lot of these methods have been significantly helpful to me.
If you want to naturally increase blood flow to your brain, continue reading to learn more.
1. Exercise
Exercise is one of the best and most accessible ways to increase brain blood flow and circulation.
Research shows that moderate exercise increases blood flow to the brain by as much as 15% (1).
And you don't even need to work out intensely to increase blood flow to your brain.
Simply walking for 30 minutes at a brisk pace, three or four times each week, is good enough to get more blood and oxygen to your brain and reap the benefits (2).
In fact, the foot's impact on the ground while walking sends pressure waves through the arteries, which sends more blood and oxygen to the brain (3).
Exercise has also been shown to protect against cognitive decline and dementia, promote neurogenesis, help reverse brain damage, and promote the regeneration of myelin.
So not surprisingly, exercise is recommended by many brain health experts and it's often their number one piece of advice for optimal brain health.
My usual advice is to find a sport or exercise routine that you enjoy, so that you'll stick with it consistently.
2. Cold Exposure
Exposing yourself to cold can also help you get more blood flowing to your brain.
Research shows that putting your hand in ice water for one minute can significantly increase the speed of blood flow to the brain (6-8).
Researchers have also found that cooling the skin during upright tilting maintains the speed of blood flow to the brain (5).
Animal studies also show that cold exposure significantly increases cerebral blood flow (4).
I take a cold shower every day, and often go outside with minimal clothing in the winter to increase my brain blood flow and circulation.
You don't have to do that right away though.
You can start out by finishing your next shower with at least 30 seconds of cold water.
See how you feel, and then work your way up to longer.
It can be a bit painful, but you get used to it and the beneficial effects are worth it.
Another way to ease yourself into it is by sticking your face, hand or foot in ice cold water.
Cold exposure also stimulates the vagus nerve and supports the endocannabinoid system.
3. Sunlight
Research also shows that light stimulates brain blood flow and circulation.
Positron emission technology (PET) measures blood flow to specific areas of the brain.
In one study, researchers used PET scans to monitor cerebral blood flow in patients with season affective disorder (SAD) – before and after light therapy.
Before light therapy, the scans show that patients had reduced blood flow to the cerebral cortex, the "executive" part of the brain.
But after just a few days of light therapy, this part of the brain started to light up, indicating greater activity and increased blood flow (9).
And this doesn't just happen in depressed individuals.
Another study found that 10 minutes of light exposure can increase brain blood flow in healthy people (10).
Light therapy even increases brain blood flow in pre-term infants (11).
I personally get sunlight every day during the spring and summer months to support my brain health. It's a simple way for me to increase blood flow to the brain every day.
Researchers have also found a positive correlation between Vitamin D levels and brain blood flow (94).
So I use this Vitamin D lamp during the winter months when there isn't enough sun.
4. Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba is a plant that has been used for thousands of years to treat a number of health problems.
Today, it's one of the most popular herbal supplements in the world.
Doctors even prescribe it in Germany!
It's most commonly used to improve brain health.
Researchers have found that it increases cognitive function, and improves memory and attention in both healthy and unhealthy individuals. It even reduces the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease (15).
It has these positive effects mainly by significantly increasing blood flow to the brain and increasing blood circulation in the brain (12-14).
Gingko biloba is included in the Optimal Brain supplement.
5. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), or photobiomodulation, is a treatment that uses red and infrared light to support brain function.
The treatment involved either low-power lasers or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that emit red and infrared light.
This red and infrared light is applied to the brain, and it stimulates brain cells, helping them helping them function better.
Most doctors are clueless about LLLT; but not every doctor.
Dr. Norman Doidge, a physician who teaches at the University of Toronto here in Canada, discusses the amazing effects of LLLT in his book The Brain's Way of Healing.
One way LLLT can help the brain is by increasing brain blood flow and circulation.
One study found that applying near infrared light to the forehead can help treat depression and anxiety without side effects by increasing frontal regional cerebral blood flow (49).
Another study showed improvement in brain blood flow in healthy elderly women (50).
Animal research has also found that light can be used to locally increase brain blood circulation (93).
I previously wrote about my experience with low-level laser therapy here.
I use the Platinum LED Bio-450 (Combo Red/NIR) and shine the red and infrared light directly on my forehead. It's a simple way for me to quickly and naturally increase blood flow to the brain. If you decide to buy and try this device yourself, you can use the coupon code OPTIMAL for a 5% discount.
I also use the Vielight 810, which is an intranasal device with 810 nm of near infrared light. If you decide to buy and try this device yourself, you can use the coupon code JORDANFALLIS for a 10% discount.
LLLT can also support thyroid function and mitochondria function and help with brain fog.
6. Vinpocetine
Vinpocetine is a compound from the Periwinkle plant.
It's commonly used in Europe to treat cognitive decline, memory impairments, stroke recovery, and epilepsy.
Researchers have found that it increases brain blood flow in both healthy people and stroke victims.
The increase in brain blood flow leads to increased brain oxygen levels and energy production, reduced brain inflammation and improved reaction time (16-25).
I took this vinpocetine supplement after my last concussion to increase blood flow to the brain and speed up my recovery.
7. Meditation
Meditation is my favourite relaxation technique and it's linked to increased blood flow in the brain.
In one study, 14 people with memory problems followed a simple 8-week meditation program, and researchers found a significant increase in blood flow to the prefrontal cortex (31).
Logical memory and verbal fluency also improved after training (31).
Another study showed that just five days of meditation (30 minutes each day) significantly enhanced brain blood flow (32).
I use the Muse headband to meditate. It gives you real-time feedback while you meditate. That way, you know how well you are meditating. It makes meditating much more enjoyable.
I previously wrote about it here, and you can get it through Amazon or the Muse website.
8. Resveratrol
Resveratrol is a beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound.
Many people know that it's found in grapes, red wine, raspberries and dark chocolate.
Resveratrol is known to help prevent the development of neurodegenerative diseases.
And researchers are starting to understand why.
Resveratrol can increase BDNF, help restore the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, and support your mitochondria.
But it can also quickly help you get more blood and oxygen flowing to your brain.
In one study, after taking either 250 or 500 milligrams of resveratrol, study participants experienced a dose-dependent increase in brain blood flow (26).
Even just 75 mg has been shown to increase brain circulation and cognition (27, 29).
And a new study published just this year found that chronic resveratrol supplementation increases brain blood circulation in post-menopausal women, improving their cognition and mood (28, 30).
9. Dark Chocolate
Most people love chocolate, and your brain loves it too.
Dark chocolate contains cocoa, which is known to improve blood flow.
It's one of my favourite foods.
Research suggests that the flavonoids found in cocoa beans increase blood flow to key areas of the brain for two to three hours after eating them. And this leads to an improvement in cognitive performance and general alertness (33, 35).
One study found that flavanol-rich cocoa significant increases the speed of brain blood flow in healthy elderly people (34).
Another study showed that drinking two cups of hot chocolate a day for 30 days was linked to improved blood flow to the brain and better memory (36).
Dark chocolate also increases BDNF and reduces cortisol.
It's important to choose a type of dark chocolate that is at least 70 percent cocoa.
10. Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3s fatty acids are the highest quality fats for the brain.
They are essential, meaning your body cannot create them and you have to get them from food or supplements.
Making sure you get more omega-3s is one of the most important actions you can take to support your brain and nervous system.
They have been shown in many studies to significantly reduce brain inflammation; improve memory, mood and cognition; and protect against mild cognitive impairment, dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
But they also naturally increase brain blood flow and circulation.
Research shows that higher omega-3 levels are significantly correlated with higher regional cerebral blood flow (37).
And one study found that omega-3 supplementation, in comparison with placebo, significantly increases brain blood flow (38).
Omega-3 fatty acids are found in cold water fish such as salmon, black cod, sablefish, sardines and herring.
Unfortunately, most people don't consume enough of these foods.
So supplementing with krill oil should be considered. Krill oil is a special kind of fish oil that readily crosses the blood-brain barrier. I've tried tons of fish oil supplements, and I recommend krill oil over all the others.
I take this krill oil supplement. I feel slightly depressed when I stop taking it. I actually notice the difference.
11. Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an alternative treatment that has been shown to increase brain blood flow and circulation.
In a randomized controlled trial, 17 post-stroke patients did acupuncture or sham acupuncture for 20 minutes.
The researchers found that the speed of blood flow to both hemispheres of the brain significantly increased during and after acupuncture treatment (39, 42).
Research has also shown that acupuncture can significantly improve cerebral blood flow and circulation in animals (40-41, 43).
I'm a really big fan of auricular acupuncture, which is when the needles are inserted into ear.
In my experience, ear acupuncture is more effective than regular acupuncture. I'm not sure why. I just personally noticed more benefits from ear acupuncture.
I'd recommend trying to find a acupuncturist in your area who provides ear acupuncture.
Ear acupuncture really helped me the first time I weened off antidepressants. I was surprised.
At the end of each appointment, my practitioner would secure these small black seeds on my ear.
I also use this acupuncture mat at home to relax before bed.
Acupuncture also stimulates the vagus nerve.
12. Chewing Gum
Research reveals that chewing increases brain blood flow (44).
As a result, chewing can improve cognitive performance and brain function, including working and spatial memory, and increases the level of arousal and alertness during a cognitive task (45).
If you chew gum, make sure it's aspartame-free, like this one.
Chewing gum also reduces cortisol.
13. Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR)
Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) is an acetylated form of the amino acid carnitine.
It's known to help reverse neurological decline by increasing levels of acetylcholine in the brain.
It's often used as a brain booster by people of all ages because it support brain cells and increases alertness.
It's also been shown to be very effective at alleviating chronic fatigue and improving mood by supporting mitochondrial function.
Considering it does all this, it's not surprising that researchers found that it can enhance brain blood flow in people who have had a stroke (46-47).
I personally find ALCAR improves my mental energy and enhances my cognitive function.
ALCAR is included in the Optimal Brain supplement.
14. Nitrates
Nitrates are both naturally-occurring compounds found in soil and plants.
High levels of nitrates are found in foods such as beets, celery, cabbage, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables.
Research shows that a nitrate-rich diet can increase blood flow to the frontal lobe of the brain, improving cognitive function and protecting against cognitive decline (51-52).
Beet juice is a particularly rich source of nitrates, and studies have found that it can help widen blood vessels and increase oxygen and blood flow to the brain (53-54, 56).
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial even found that beet juice can improve cognitive performance by increasing brain blood flow (55).
I don't really enjoy the taste, but every so often I do drink beet juice during cognitively-demanding tasks.
Here is a good organic beet juice.
15. Drink Less Coffee (Or Take Theanine)
Coffee is generally excellent for brain health. There is a lot of research showing it is very healthy and can be protective against dementia.
However, studies also show that if you want to get more blood flowing to your brain and within you brain, you're better off avoiding or limiting caffeine.
Researchers have found that caffeine significantly reduces brain blood flow by 20 to 30% depending on the study and dosage (74-77).
The good news is that taking the amino acid theanine can reduce the negative brain blood flow effects of caffeine (78-79).
That's why I take this theanine supplement with my morning coffee.
I also sometimes take breaks from drinking coffee to normalize brain blood flow and circulation.
Taking the herb rhodiola can make quitting caffeine much easier because it helps reduce withdrawal symptoms.
Lastly, you could also try supplementing with the whole coffee fruit, instead of drinking coffee.
The coffee bean is usually separated from the coffee fruit for roasting. When this happens, the surrounding coffee fruit is then thrown away.
That's a problem because the coffee fruit contains several healthy compounds not found in coffee beans themselves.
In fact, scientists have discovered that ingesting coffee fruit concentrate significantly increases brain function.
That's why it's included in Optimal Brain.
16. Piracetam
Piracetam is a "nootropic", which means it's a supplement that enhances cognition.
It provides a mild boost in brain function, and it's regularly used in Europe, Asia and South America to treat cognitive impairment.
A meta-analysis found that piracetam improves general cognition when supplemented by people in a state of cognitive decline (84).
Research also shows that it can increase brain blood flow in humans and animals (85-91).
Here is a good piracetam supplement. I used to take it every day but I don't need it at all anymore.
Phenylpiracetam is an advanced version of piracetam and I found it to be even better because it improves mood and reduces anxiety. It's also been shown to reverse the depressant effects of benzodiazepines (81-83).
You can get it here.
Both piracetam and phenylpiracetam work best if you take them with a source of choline, such as CDP-Choline and Alpha GPC (80).
17. Ketogenic Dieting
A ketogenic diet is a very low-carbohydrate diet.
To follow it correctly, you need to eat less than 50 grams of carbohydrates per day.
This means you need to avoid all carbohydrate-rich foods, including grains, sugar, and even potatoes, legumes and fruit.
When you restrict carbs this much, your body enters ketosis, a metabolic state in which your body and brain run on fatty acids and "ketones" instead of glucose.
Researchers have found that ketones are a therapeutic option in traumatic brain injury because they can increase brain blood flow by 39% (100).
Studies have also shown that ketones increase cerebral blood flow by 65% in animals (103-104).
And caloric restriction also increases ketones, which preserves cerebral blood flow in aging rats (102).
I follow a ketogenic diet every so often, but not for long stretches of time due to resulting hormone problems.
I do take Optimal Ketones every day, which are exogenous ketones that get your body into a state of ketosis very quickly. They immediately increase my mental clarity, without having to restrict carbs.
Ketones can also support mitochondria health, promote the regeneration of myelin, and increase the growth of new brain cells.
18. Citicoline
Citicoline (also known as CDP-Choline) is one of the most bioavailable forms of choline.
You need to get choline from food, but most people do not get enough because very few foods in the Western diet contain it.
That's why supplementation is often necessary.
Citicoline is a supplemental form of choline that has anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects.
It enhances the synthesis of acetylcholine and dopamine (two neurotransmitters that are critical for optimal brain function) and increases the number of acetylcholine and dopamine receptors in your brain (105-110).
It's also been shown to improve cognitive function by increasing the rate of brain blood flow (114-116).
A double-blind placebo-controlled study concluded that Citicoline improves cognitive performance in patients with Alzheimer's disease by increasing brain blood flow (113).
Citicoline significantly improves my focus and mental energy. It's included in the Optimal Brain supplement.
You can also find some choline in foods such as beef liver and egg yolks, but the effects of Citicoline are much more noticeable and immediate because it quickly passes the blood-brain barrier and supports your brain.
Citicoline also promote the regeneration of myelin, support the blood-brain barrier, and help reverse brain damage.
19. Blueberry Juice
Drinking blueberry juice improves cognitive function in the elderly, according to research published this year (123-125).
One way it improved brain health was by increasing oxygen levels and increasing blood flow to the brain.
The participants had improvements in working memory while doing cognitive testing.
The amount of juice in the study was equivalent to 230g of blueberries.
The researchers believe that the flavonoids in blueberries were responsible for the positive effects.
20. Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ)
Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is a vitamin-like enzyme and potent antioxidant found in plant foods that can improve cognitive function.
Researchers have found that supplementing with PQQ can increase blood flow to the prefrontal cortex (117-118).
One study found that PQQ can prevent the reduction of brain function in elderly people, especially in attention and working memory, by increasing brain blood flow (119).
I take this BioPQQ supplement every so often.
21. Intranasal Insulin
Insulin is one of the hormones that significantly affects brain function.
It's been shown to pass the blood-brain barrier and act on insulin receptors directly within the brain.
In a new therapeutic approach, commercially-available insulin (Novalin R) is prepared and added to nasal spray bottles - like these ones - and sprayed and inhaled through the nose to support brain and mental health.
Intranasal insulin has been reported to significantly enhance memory, increase mental energy, reduce brain fog, improve mood, and lower anxiety and stress levels.
One possible mechanism is by increasing brain blood flow and circulation.
Research shows that intranasal insulin increases regional cerebral blood flow in the insular cortex (120, 122).
And in a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, intranasal insulin improved brain blood flow in older adults (121).
If you're interested in learning more, I previously wrote a full article about intranasal insulin.
22. BONUS: Other Promising Nutrients and Herbs
Researchers have found that the following compounds can increase cerebral blood flow in animals, but I couldn't find any research showing that it will do the same in humans. However, they are worth experimenting with as many of them have supported my brain and mental health over the years.
Arginine (57-60)
Vitamin E (61-64)
Bacopa (65-66) – also improves memory
Curcumin (67-68)
Ginseng (69-70)
Citrulline (71-72)
Icariin (73) – also promotes neurogenesis
Quercetin (97-98)
Taurine (99) – also lowers homocysteine
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Vinyasa or Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a highly popular form of yoga which serves as the backbone of many modern yoga styles. The practice of Vinyasa consists of a series of poses that flow from one to the next, with mindful attention placed on the synchrony between movement and breath. The continuous movement makes this style of yoga a particularly well-rounded physical exercise, with aerobic benefits as well as those of increased strength and flexibility. In addition, the practice of mindful intention and harnessing the calming power of breath teaches students to manage stress better in their daily lives.
What to expect
Vinyasa is a faster-paced yoga style that will keep you moving throughout the class. The synchrony between each movement and breath requires focus, makes this practice a workout for both the body and the mind.
Krishnamacharya, a world-famous Yoga teacher born in 1888 in India, developed Vinyasa Yoga to integrate the benefits of yoga asana (movement) with the benefits of controlled breathing.

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The Public Knowledge Project is pleased to announce the release of OJS 3. This is the most comprehensive software upgrade since we moved from OJS 1.0 to 2.0 way back in 2005. It incorporates a decade of feedback from our users on the community forum, through usability testing, and through thousands of conversations, feature requests, […]read more →
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SAVI hosts and stages events and we provide workshops for three audience groups: Pratt students and faculty, GIS and Design certificate program students, and the NYC mapping and data community.
Data Through Design Exhibit
Data Through Design showcased works based on NYC open data under the theme 8 Questions for the City. After an open call for works, pieces were selected that address issues such as: what consequences do our choices about zoning have for the people traveling our streets? Or, what do NYC civil servants do? Collectively, these works revealed insights from a cumulative whole and what stories can emerge from data.
Artists: Mathura Govindarajan, Jill Hubley, So Yeon Jeong, Ye Eun Jeong, David Lockard, Jeremy Neiman, Seungmin Ellen Oh, James Proctor and Pitch Interactive, Juan Francisco Saldarriaga, Steven Sanchez, and TWO-N.
The exhibit was co-organized by SAVI, CARTO, and Enigma and hosted at the Made in NY Media Center by IFP as a part of Open Data Week, a city-wide endeavor by the NYC Mayor's Office of Data Analytics.
Visit the exhibition website to learn more.
Selected Past Workshops and Events
For Everyone: The Drones Are Coming
On November 30th, 2017, Jarlath O'Neil-Dunne of UVM's Spatial Analysis Lab visited SAVI to share unique ways in which drones can be deployed to generate unique, granular spatial data. Speaking to a range of applied technologies, Jarlath demonstrated how drones aid the development of highly specific maps and models on-the-fly.
For Everyone: Citizen Science Workshop
On August 26th and 27th, 2017, SAVI instructor Phil Martin ran a Citizen Science workshop for Pratt students, faculty, and community-based organizations. Participants assembled low-cost air quality sensors and collected data at two site types: subway platforms and street level subway entrances. They learned how to process, map, and graph the data in R and Carto programs.
For Everyone: OpenStreetMap US Mapathon Event
On August 7th, 2017, SAVI hosted the OpenStreetMap US Bus Mapathon for NYC. Both our computer labs and conference room were open to participants who ranged from first time mappers to OSM pros who focused on mapping bus stops. The event was led by Alyssa Wright, Bryan Housel, Eric Brelsford and Janine Yoong, who gave a demonstration of Mapillary.
For Pratt: Map-Art Workshop
In the spring of 2017, SAVI hosted its first ever Map-Art workshop. We showed students and faculty from 12 departments across five of Pratt's six schools how they can incorporate elements of maps and real data into their work. The workshop included a portion on exploring existing data in ArcGIS and exporting images to Adobe Illustrator.
For Pratt: ComD Guest Lecture and Workshop Series
SAVI provided a series of workshops for graduate Communications Design students in the Cross-Disciplinary Studio (DES 741) in spring 2017. First, SAVI gave a group lecture on mapping and data to the 55 students. Then SAVI held three smaller, hands-on workshops: Finding and Understanding Data, Exploring Many Map Layers in GIS Software, and Mobile Data Collection and Interactive Mapping.
For Partners: Open Data Workshop for CBOs
Our second open data workshop for community-based organizations (CBOs) ran in the spring of 2016. Participants learned where to look for common datasets, tips and tricks for using open data portals, the importance of assessing data and common mistakes made by beginner mappers.


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Viral nucleic acids purified using the QIAamp DSP Virus Kit are ready to use in sensitive downstream applications, such as those based on enzymatic amplification or other modification, including PCR and RT-PCR.
The QIAamp DSP Virus Kit uses well-established and convenient QIAamp technology for simultaneous purification of viral DNA and RNA. The QIAamp silica-based membrane binds nucleic acids in the lysed sample, while the rest of the lysate is rapidly removed by vacuum pressure. The bound nucleic acids are efficiently washed to remove contaminants and then eluted in a volume of 20 µl or 60 µl.
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Liver Cleanse Tonic
Vegetarian. Vegan. Gluten Free. Dairy Free.
This recipe is a really delicious, yet not over powering, combination of ingredients which naturally aid cleansing and boosting of liver function, helping to remove toxins and carcinogens from the body. The liver is a pretty amazing organ. It is responsible for clearing toxins from the body, processing food nutrients and it is involved in regulating body metabolism. Fat accumulation, alcohol misuse, viral infection, toxic damage and cancer can damage the liver. (information source; http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/liver_explained)INGREDIENTS:
1/2 tsp ginger
1 small lime
1 tsp of lemon juice
1 tsp of apple cider vinegar
2 sprigs of of fresh mint
3/4 of almost boiling water
1/4 tsp of ground turmeric
2 x carrots
1/2 a medium raw beetroot
6 slices of frozen cucumber
Place almost boiling water in a glass with the mint sprigs, ginger, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, lemon & lime juice. It is important that the water isn't boiling as this will destroy the Vitamin C in the citrus fruits. Let this concoction brew for 5mins to allow the nutrients to combine and the favours to seep into the water. Juice carrots and beetroot into a different glass whilst you wait for the other tonic to brew.
When the 5mins is up place 4 slices of frozen cucumber into the tonic to further chill the mix and add to the refreshing nature of the juice.
Once the juice is chilled strain the tonic into the glass containing the carrot and beetroot juice to remove the mint leaves and cucumber. Serve with 2 frozen slices of cucumber.
Why am I using these ingredients?
As we know citrus fruits are very high in vitamin C. This helps the body to break down and synthesize toxic materials into compounds that can be absorbed by water and therefore better assimilated and eliminated from the body. Drinking freshly-squeezed lemon or lime juice in the morning helps stimulate the liver.
Turmeric is a fantastic anti-inflammatory spice that works wonders in boosting the detoxification of the liver. It does this by assisting enzymes that flushing dietary carcinogens from your system.
Carrots contain a high level of Beta Carotene, which is the component in carrots that is converted into Vitamin A by the body, it is a powerful antioxidant which means it protects cells from free radical damage and is therefore good for overall health & function.
Beetroot is a powerful liver cleanser, like carrots, it has high levels of betacarotene as well as calcium and iron, and also works as a good laxative (so don't have too much)
Apple cider vinegar has a vast range of uses in the areas of beauty, cleaning and detoxifying, just to name a few. By adding this tonic to your juice it may help improve lymph circulation which helps the body get rid of waste and toxins from the bloodstream.


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Ahhhh it's always lovely to have our next event in our home city! We are super excited as this Sunday, for the very first time we are heading to the picturesque Victoria Park (the Marquee) for our Brisbane Vintage Bride Wedding Fair!
Yes that's right, this Sunday the 14th of August, doors open to the public at 10 am and we will be wrapping up at 2 pm. This magical day is your only chance to catch us for the rest of 2016 in Brisbane – so round up your fiance and your bridal party and get down to business with over 35 of Brisbane's best vintage wedding experts! Pull out your Sunday best and come along for a delightful-day, packed full of vintage-wedding-goodness!
Are you recently engaged and needing a helping hand in getting your planning underway? Got your heart set on having a gorgeous vintage wedding? This event is for you!!! Come along to meet vendors face to face and learn more about the beautiful vintage products/services available for your dream wedding!
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Free entry for children under 18 years old.
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Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch is perfect recipe for holiday meals and gatherings. It also can be changed up for a shortcut mulled drink too!
As everyone is bustling around thinking through the delicious recipes they'll make for their Thanksgiving feast, the drink aspect of the meal is often forgotten about.
We always have sparkling juice on hand for our kids who get to drink from special goblets I bought them for fancier occasions such as holiday meals or dinner parties with friends.
My husband and I typically have champagne or wine with our Thanksgiving meal but there are hours of hanging around before actually dining.
Having a fun punch on hand keeps the mood festive and bright. Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch is just the ticket for fall and winter gatherings! And don't you love that color?!
Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch
Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch could not be easier to make or more refreshing to drink! Seasonal flavors of cranberry and ginger in a fizzy punch that is perfect for holidays and parties.
It's light and refreshing. Served with lots of ice, this thirst quenching sipper is light enough to day drink or serve with your meal.
What Ingredients are in Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch?
Four simple ingredients make this cranberry vodka punch a winner:
- Cranberry Juice
- Vodka
- Lemonade
- Ginger Ale
PRO TIPS for Making Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch
I have a few tips to make your cranberry vodka punch perfection:
- As much as I love antioxidants, I don't recommend using unsweetened cranberry juice for this punch; it's too tart. Classic cranberry juice cocktail (or sweetened cranberry juice) is what you'll want to use.
- Chilling the combined juice, lemonade and vodka for a few hours helps to blend the flavors and allow it to stay cooler longer when combined with the ginger ale (which should be pre-chilled before adding it to the other three ingredients) and the ice.
- Use a punch bowl, glass dispenser with spigot or a pitcher. This punch is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, holiday gatherings or just to keep in the fridge in case someone pops over (add the ginger ale when serving if keeping some ready in the fridge).
Turn Cranberry Vodka Punch into a Warm Mulled Punch!
Too cold outside for a chilled punch?
Add all the ingredients together and warm in a saucepan with a ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
NOTE:Include the ginger ale; it won't stay fizzy but will add warming ginger flavors.
Serve in mugs by a roaring fire. It's like a shortcut mulled cocktail that will take the edge of the briskest of days!
This easy Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch recipe can be whipped up in no time and served from a punch bowl or in individual glasses. It's a festive cocktail to make any holiday or party a memorable occasion!
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Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch
This simple punch is refreshing and gorgeous in ruby red tones. It can be served cold over lots of ice OR warmed on the stove top with some spices for a quick mulled cocktail as well! A shortcut for the 2 hours of chilling may be accomplished by having all ingredients chilled beforehand. Allowing the flavors to mesh together before serving is preferred. The total time is for chilling.
- 4 cups Cranberry Juice Cocktail
- 2 cups Vodka
- 2 cups prepared Lemonade
- 2 cups Ginger Ale (chilled)
- Garnish suggestions: sliced citrus fruit , fresh cranberries, mint leaves
- Combine the cranberry juice, vodka and lemonade in a large jar or glass dispenser and chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
- Just before serving add the ginger ale and several cups of ice (if using a punch bowl an ice ring may be used). Serve in 8 ounce glasses. The recipe may be doubled for larger gatherings.
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Recipe Notes
- A shortcut for the 2 hours of chilling may be accomplished by having all ingredients chilled beforehand.
- Allowing the flavors to mesh together before serving is preferred.
Watch this video to see how easy Sparkling Cranberry Punch is to make!


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By Evan D. Burns
In 1799, Andrew Fuller (1754-1815), the Particular Baptist pastor in Kettering, wrote, "The Importance of a Lively Faith, Especially in Missionary Undertakings." He illustrated the dangers of disobeying the Great Commission because of distrusting God's promises to deliver the church through difficulty in obedience to the Great Commission. Fuller challenged missionaries to have a "lively faith" in order to go to the nations, just like Joshua and Caleb, trusting in God's promises in spite of adversity and opposition. Though the Israelites were to bear the sword in judgment upon the nations, Fuller said that missionaries ought to bear the sword of the Spirit in mercy upon the nations. Here is a great excerpt from Fuller:
When Israel went out of Egypt, they greatly rejoiced on the shores of the Red Sea; but the greater part of them entered not into the Promised Land, and that on account of their unbelief. The resemblance between their case and ours has struck my mind with considerable force. The grand object of their undertaking was to root out idolatry, and to establish the knowledge and worship of the one living and true God; and such also is ours. The authority on which they acted was the sovereign command of Heaven; and ours is the same. "Go preach the gospel to every creature." The ground on which they were to rest their hope of success was the Divine promise. It was by relying on this alone that they were enabled to surmount difficulties, and to encounter their gigantic enemies. Those among them who believed, like Joshua and Caleb, felt themselves well able to go up; but they that distrusted the promise turned their backs in the hour of danger. Such also is the ground of our hope. He who hath commissioned us to "teach all nations" hath added, "Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world." The heathen nations are given to our Redeemer for an inheritance, as much as Canaan was given to the seed of Abraham; and it is our business, as it was theirs, to go up and possess the land. We should lay our account with difficulties as well as they; but, according to our faith in the Divine promises, we may expect these mountains to become a plain. If the Lord delight in us, he will bring us into the land; but if, like the unbelieving Israelites, we make light of the promised good, or magnify the difficulties in the way of obtaining it, and so relax our efforts, we may expect to die as it were in the wilderness.[1]
[1]Andrew Gunton Fuller, The Complete Works of Andrew Fuller, Volume 3: Expositions—Miscellaneous, ed. Joseph Belcher (Harrisonburg, VA: Sprinkle Publications, 1988), 826.
Evan D. Burns (Ph.D. Candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is on faculty at Asia Biblical Theological Seminary, and he lives in Southeast Asia with his wife and twin sons. They are missionaries with Training Leaders International.


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India Human Development Survey (IHDS)
The India Human Development Survey is a national survey conducted in 2005.
"Two one-hour interviews in each household covered topics concerning health, education, employment, economic status, marriage, fertility, gender relations, and social capital. Children aged 8-11 completed short reading, writing and arithmetic tests. Additional village, school, and medical facility interviews will be available at a later date."
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Sunday morning I was surprised by lovely sunshine and decided to go for a walk. The last few days have been cold and miserable so Istrolled around my neighbourhood basking in the sun, discovering hidden gems.
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Monday, March 22, 1999 Published at 21:51 GMT
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Kosovo refugees flee Serbs
Refugees are converging on towns after fleeing their homes
By Jacky Rowland in Pristina
The United Nations refugee agency, the UNHCR, says more than 25,000 Kosovar Albanians have fled their homes since Serbian security forces began a big offensive in the province on Saturday.
Thousands of Kosovar Albanians have converged on Pristina and other big towns after fleeing their homes in villages close to rebel-held territory.
The UNHCR has been delivering relief supplies to the refugees, although it says its work has been hampered by increasingly aggressive police controls.
One woman fleeing Srbica said police wearing white uniforms and black balaclavas came to her house and killed three male members of her family.
The Yugoslav army has been continuing an offensive it began on Saturday following the departure of international ceasefire monitors.
The army now says it has routed the rebels from two important strongholds: in the central Drenica region and near the northern town of Podujevo.
Violence spreads to Pristina
For the first time in this conflict, Pristina is feeling the effects of the violence that has swept other parts of the province.
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The first common mistake the beginners make is that when they're doing their initial sketch using graphite they just do it a bit too dark and the problem with this is that if you have a dark initial sketch when you add colored pencil over the top especially in the lighter areas, those pencil lines will really show through. So what you want to do is use an eraser to lighten up your sketch before you add all of the colored pencils. When you're doing hair or portraits it's really important that you layer up lightly rather than going in and burnishing straight away if you burnish straight away it's hard to add layers on top and get that smooth kind of finish. The more layers in the hair you have the more sort of depth your drawing has and that's what gives it that look. It looks like lots of layers of individual hairs. When you're drawing blonde hair, blonde hair isn't yellow so you don't need to go in with really saturated vibrant colors so make sure when you're doing blonde hair you don't go in with a yellow color. Another mistake that I see people make when they using color pencils is that they use their pencils blunt and they can't fill in all of the grain at the paper it just lays on top and you have the white bit showing through so make sure you sharpen that pencil.


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This luscious lemon cream, a staple in Belinda Leong's crème brûlée–style lemon tarts, has a bracing tartness. It's lovely as a topping for scones and biscuits at brunch or dolloped on fresh berries for dessert, as in the recipe here.
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Recipe from Food & Wine America's Greatest New Cooks
How to Make It
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 inches of water to a boil; keep the water at a simmer over low heat. In a large stainless steel or glass bowl, using your fingers, rub the lemon zest into the sugar. Whisk in the lemon juice, eggs, egg yolk and a pinch of salt. Set the bowl over the simmering water and cook the mixture, stirring, until very thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Scrape the cream into a medium bowl.
Add 3 tablespoons of the butter to the cream. Using an immersion blender, puree until the cream is smooth. Add the remaining butter and puree until incorporated. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the cream and refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours. Spoon over fresh berries and serve.


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When the Soviet cartographers sliced and diced Central Asia in the 1920s, someone must have said, "The Kyrgyz. Aren't they all nomads? Let's give them the mountains."
Before the Soviet era, there were no national borders between the peoples of the region, and identity was defined by religion, family, clan and place. The Soviets feared that such muddled loyalties could help Islamic, social or political movements gain popular support. They attempted to counter pan-Islamic and pan-Turkic tendencies by constructing nationalities. Your loyalty was no longer to your tribe, village or faith, but to your nationality as a Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Turkmen or Uzbek and to its Soviet Socialist Republic (SSR).


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Arlington woman: 'They blasted through the back door with the shotguns'
Two gunmen who forced their way into a southeast Arlington home Tuesday afternoon "blasted through the back door" with shotguns, tied up a couple and their adult son and took the woman's jewelry, a 911 audio recording says.
The female victim, who has asked Tuesday that her name not be used because the suspects are still at large, told the 911 dispatcher that the home invasion about 1 p.m. Tuesday was "unreal."
She said she was sitting reading in her home in the 500 block of Lemon Drive, her son was on the computer and her husband was getting ready for work when the suspects fired into her back door.
"All the sudden the door blasted out and they were in here," the woman told the dispatcher. "It was unreal. And they had shotguns."
There was no indication why the gunman picked the small, brick home in an established neighborhood near Cravens Park, in far southeast Arlington.
In another part of the tape, the woman said: "They tied us up and we were on the floor... They asked for jewelry. They took my rings and anything. We didn't have any money. They wanted a safe, and we don't have a safe."
The woman described the attackers as two men who wore jeans, black bandanas over their faces and white T-shirts, possibly under a plaid over shirt. Police later said one attacker was white and one was Hispanic.
Police said witnesses in the area have described seeing two men get into a green four-door sedan, possibly a Toyota, near the house that was robbed. The car was driven by a woman who wore a ponytail, witnesses told police.


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We frequently post new travel article and story on Phuket and the surrounding regions for additional reading. Find out more, on everything from scuba diving to island-hopping.
The Phuket Beach Collection
Boasting the nickname the Peal of the Andaman, it is little wonder that Phuket's beaches are stunning and instrumental in drawing millions of visitors to the Thai island each year.
Further Reading:
• Chiang Mai Mae Sa Valley, Chiang Mai
• Introducing Sop Moei
• Where to Stay in Mae Hong Son


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There are two-dozen public parking lots in or near the 12th Aldermanic District that are available when on-street parking gets tight because of snow and ice. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some of the lots listed have meters while most require night parking permits. Users must also move their vehicles at least once every 24 hours. Beware of snow storage areas that do not allow parking during the winter months. All posted rules and signs should be obeyed.
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How does search work with X an Y variable?
I'm quite sure I don't understand how the x and y variables work in the search component of DataAssist. Would someone offer a little explanation in how they are handled? When I create a search with no selected item from my "Regions" area, the url returned is items_Results.php?S_ItemCatID=&Search.x=31&Search.y=14&Search=Search. Why is it so complicated?
Also, I am trying to remove the "Search" button on my home page. I would like the search to be implemented when the user selects an available option from the "Region" area. How can I accomplish this so they don't have to make a selection and then click "Search"?
You can access the front page of my site by going to new.php. Everything works on it except the search in the drop down div accessed by the "options" button that is not part of this question.
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An Ode to the Pumpkin
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A few weeks ago, I found myself sitting at the Dogfish Head Alehouse, enjoying copious amounts of their recently-released 2012 Punkin ale. As usual, I was not disappointed. Why would I be? The spices – hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove – were present, as was the malty sweetness that gives it the ever so popular pumpkin pie effect. I was mostly excited for the release of the new Dogfish Head beer; but I soon realized that this could be the start of a cascading effect from hundreds of breweries throughout the U.S. The pumpkin beer craze of 2012 had begun. As a matter of fact, a few other breweries were already getting their stuff on the market (Blue Moon, Shipyard, etc.). But I am always more interested in the tried and true or unknowns. I'm excited for Southern Tier's Pumpking, Heavy Sea's The Great Pumpkin, Weyerbacher's Imperial Pumpkin Ale, Shipyard's Smashed Pumpkin, and New Holland's Ichabod Ale.


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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Kansas coach Turner Gill talks after his team's 31-30 overtime loss to Baylor on Nov. 12, 2011.
•Senior sadness: KU collapses in fourth quarter, blows 21-point lead in 31-30 overtime loss to Baylor
• Keegan: Things just not working out for Turner Gill at KU
• KU players, coaches perplexed by costly facemask call at end of first half
• Baylor players, coach join in locker-room celebration following win
Although the effort was overshadowed by Saturday's 31-30 overtime loss to Baylor, Kansas University freshman running back Darrian Miller paced the KU rushing attack with a career day.
Miller's 147 yards on 24 carries were the most by a KU freshman since 1993 and also represented a new career-high for the 5-foot-10, 191-pound back from Blue Springs, Mo.
Miller became the third different Jayhawk to rush for 100 yards in a game this season, joining sophomore James Sims and red-shirt freshman Brandon Bourbon.
Miller was the only Jayhawk ball-carrier who did not score a touchdown on Saturday. Sims, who finished with 64 yards on 24 carries, and freshman Tony Pierson (70 yards on 8 carries) each crossed the goal line once. In addition, wide receiver Christian Matthews ran four times for 15 yards and a scored a two-yard TD plunge out of the "Jayhawk" formation.
In all, the Jayhawks ran 64 times on Saturday, their most since rushing 71 times against Kansas State in 1992.
"Our running backs played well," offensive coordinator Chuck Long said. "They ran hard. Our offensive line did a terrific job. Our receivers on the outside blocked well."
Refs get review happy
The first half of Saturday's game featured an astonishing eight plays that were reviewed by replay officials.
Three — a near interception by Steven Johnson, an incompletion by Robert Griffin III and a fumbled pitched that ultimately gave the Jayhawks possession — came on one Baylor drive.
Hatch the receiver
With Saturday marking the final home game of his career, senior center Jeremiah Hatch did something he had not previously done during his time as a Jayhawk: He had a reception. Sort of.
With KU leading 10-0 and looking for more, sophomore quarterback Jordan Webb threw an interception deep in Kansas territory that Baylor's Elliot Coffey returned inside the 10-yard line. As Coffey made a break for the end zone, Webb hit him out of bounds and forced the ball loose. As the ball flew into the end zone, Hatch, who was racing to make a tackle, snagged the ball out of mid-air and secured it for a KU touchback.
Asked after the game if that was the best catch of his career, Hatch said: "Yep, and the only catch of my career. You gotta enjoy it while you get one."
Long said the big fella deserved credit for the hustle play.
"That was a terrific play by a senior, going out," Long said. "(Offensive line) coach (J.B.) Grimes does a great job coaching those guys and that's a great example. We had an interception but you have to cover because you never know what's gonna happen."
Kicking game update
After choosing to go to sophomore Ron Doherty in place of starting place kicker and true freshman Alex Mueller during last week's loss at Iowa State, KU coach Turner Gill unveiled a new look against Baylor.
Doherty, who also is KU's punter and kickoff specialist, handled field goals, and Mueller took care of the extra points. Both kickers were perfect on Saturday, with Mueller going 3-for-3 on PATs and Doherty drilling his only field goal attempt, a 37-yarder with 9:42 to play in the first quarter.
This and that ...
The Jayhawks won Saturday's opening coin toss and deferred their choice to the second half. Baylor, meanwhile, chose to kick off, giving the Jayhawks the ball to start both halves. ... The Jayhawks were 3-for-3 on fourth down conversions, bringing their season total to 13-for-19. ... Senior Anthony Davis recorded the first interception of his career. ... KU played its first overtime game since a loss in 2006 at Nebraska and its first overtime home game since topping Iowa State in 2005. ... Temperature at kickoff was 58 degrees, under partly cloudy skies with wind gusts of 23-32 mph from the south.


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Come Rain or Come Shine
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I'm gonna love you like nobody's loved you, Come rain or come shine. High as a mountain and deep as a river, Come rain or come shine. I guess when you met me It was just one of those things, But don't ever bet me, "Cause I'm gonna be true if you let me. You're gonna love me like nobody's loved me, Come rain or come shine. Happy together, unhappy together And won't it be fine. Days may be cloudy or sunny, We're in or we're out of the money, But I'm with you always, I'm with you rain or shine.
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Retro-styled FPS Strafe gets a March release date, and it's not in 1996
Strafe looks like it's going to take the first-person shooter genre kicking and screaming back to 1996. Here's when it's out, and what you can play it on.
Sure, there's a spaceship, and there's monstrous baddies to shoot in the face, but you have to understand that Strafe is a game that thinks it's stuck in 1996. System Shock is still in vogue, and Quake is right around the corner. Unreal doesn't even exist yet. So what do you, as a self-respecting time-traveller owning a PlayStation 4 or a Steam account, to do? Strafe.
First, the news: Strafe will be out on 28 March 2017 (we double-checked), for Windows PC, Mac and PS4. Unlike the good ol' 90s, it does not appear to have a demo or a shareware version, and it apparently will not be distributed on floppy or compact disc—you will need to use your dial-up internet to download its bits into your system of choice. Yes mum, the download will be done in a minute, you can talk on the phone later!
Strafe is a no-frills sci-fi themed shooter, and it's got gore. Lots, and lots of gore. So much so that the announcement trailer they've released reveals the release date on a wall slathered with blood. The game features procedurally generated levels, so every run goes differently, giving you yet another chance to die at one of the game's 20+ enemies. Or, a chance to blast 'em with one of the game's 30+ weapons.
Strafe is developed by Pixel Titans, who introduced the project on Kickstarter exactly two years ago. The game successfully hit its funding goal and has secured a publisher in Devolver Digital. It will also feature Oculus Rift support, but it's unclear whether this will be included at launch. Besides, VR? Psssh, a pipe dream. It's 21 years away, at earliest. Now, where did I put my Duke Nukem 3D disc…


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Imagine being harassed, humiliated and dehumanized daily. Imagine the screeching sound of a whistle piercing your ears at 2:30 am, forcing you up and out of bed. Imagine your name and identity being stripped from you to be replaced by a cold, unfeeling number. Imagine there's no way out. Now imagine you signed up for this.
The famous Stanford prison experiment was conducted by Dr. Zimbardo in 1971. Little did he know what he had unleashed when he designed the study. Curious to answer the question, what happens to good people when put in evil places, he decided to simulate a prison environment. The experiment would consist of nine guards and nine prisoners and was to last two weeks. In order to interest participants, Zimbardo and his colleagues sent out an ad in the papers, $15 for anyone who wanted to take part in his prison experiment. 70 applicants responded to the ad. After undertaking personality assessments, 24 male college students from U.S.A and Canada were chosen. They were considered the most stable of the candidates after eliminating those with medical problems, histories of drug or crime abuse and mental disorders.
A mere coin toss was the deciding factor of who was to become a guard or a prisoner. The guards were given all the paraphernalia of power. They had truncheons, handcuffs, badges, whistles, khaki uniforms and reflective sunglasses which concealed their eyes completely. The prisoners had to wear a smock uniform with no underwear, chains of their feet, stocking caps on their heads and numbers on their uniforms to which they would reply to instead of their names. This was designed to make them all appear similar to one another and to dehumanize them. Their attire was to remind them of their prisoner status and loss of freedom. Zimbardo had initially thought that two weeks of this treatment would not have any damaging psychological side effects. The experiment didn't even last the appointed two weeks. Prisoners were having break downs. Guards behaving inhumanely. And Zimbardo himself, so engrossed in his superintendent role, forgot he was actually a psychologist conducting an experiment.
When the prisoners first arrived, they were stripped and doused in spray to remove any supposed dirt and lice and then sent to their cells, which were set up in the basement of Stanford University. At 2:30 am the prisoners were woken up by blasting whistles. They had to engage in counts which were designed to make sure all the prisoners were present and to familiarize the prisoners with their numbers. And, of course, for the guards to exercise control over them.
On the first day of the experiment, it was all a bit awkward. The guards didn't feel comfortable barking orders and the prisoners didn't feel like listening. On the second day, the prisoners rebelled in an attempt to assert their independence. They threw off their caps, tore their numbers off and barricaded themselves in their cells. They also taunted and cursed the guards. The guards became more aggressive and forceful at this point. Whipping out a fire extinguisher, they sprayed the gases into the cells to punish the prisoners. They then broke into the cells, took the beds out and shoved the ringleader in solitary confinement, a tiny closet in the hallway. This is when the guards starting viewing the prisoners as a real threat to be dealt with. The experiment had morphed into reality. They started harassing the prisoners. All behaviours, even going to the toilet, were monitored by the guards.
Barely 36 hours into the experiment, one of the prisoners had an emotional breakdown. He displayed uncontrollable crying, rage and disorganized thinking. At first the guards believed he was trying to trick them into giving him better treatment. They viewed him as weak and pathetic. He was released, however, due to his symptoms increasing.
Push-ups were a common form of punishment, a tactic used by Nazi guards in the concentration camps. Guards would place their foot on prisoners back while they did the exercises. Prisoners were also forced to do menial, repetitive tasks such as cleaning out toilet bowls with their bare hands.
Zimbardo then had a priest come in and assess the realities of the prison. When the priest sat with the prisoners they surprisingly referred to themselves by number rather than name. When he asked how they were planning to get out of the prison, they looked puzzled. The priest suggested he contact their parents and help them get a lawyer. Some accepted this offer. Clearly role play and reality were utterly confused at this point.
Soon after, another prisoner broke down. He refused to eat and claimed he needed to see a doctor. The guards ordered the prisoners to start chanting that he was a bad prisoner. All traces of empathy appeared to be erased from the guard psyche.
A parole meeting was then held. When the prisoners were asked if they would forfeit the money they earned up to this point for parole, most said they would. Why did they believe in parole? This was an experiment which they could quit any time they chose. Why did they feel so hopeless that escape from this set up prison was impossible? When ordered to return to their cells, all of them did without batting an eyelid. This was their new reality.
After a prisoner learned his parole request had been turned down, a psychosomatic rash broke out all over his body. Another prisoner went on a hunger strike. The guards were also becoming more sadistic. They were abusing the prisoners at night when they thought the researchers weren't watching.
It wasn't until Christina Maslach, a recent Stanford Ph.D., saw the experimental conditions, told Zimbardo the study had to be put to an end. She was horrified by what she saw. When the guards found out the experiment was to be terminated early, most were disappointed whereas, every single prisoner was clearly delighted.
How did this happen? Why did the prisoners feel trapped in an experiment they could have terminated at their own will? And why did the guards start behaving so cruelly to prisoners whom they knew had done nothing wrong? If they had received a heads or tails, they would be in the prisoner role themselves.
The prisoners were made to feel anonymous and worthless through the attire they wore and the way they were treated. They lost their individuality and their sense of autonomy. The guards with their reflective sunglasses were able to hide behind a mask and take on this new authoritative persona. They were told they had to maintain law and order as well as get respect and compliance from prisoners. The guards were free to make up their own rules to achieve these ends. Three types of guards emerged: good guys, tough but fair guys and guys who thoroughly enjoyed their new power role. Preliminary personality tests did not predict this. After the experiment, many of the ex-guards seemed shocked at how far they went to torment their prisoners and were unsure if they would have gone further had the experiment continued.
Based on this experiment, it appears that people can be defined by the role they play in society. The culture one lives in can play a deciding part in how one's personality is formed. It seems Zimbardo got an answer to his question. What happens to good people when put in evil situations…
Zimbardo, G., P. (n.d.). A Simulation Study of the Psychology of Imprisonment Conducted at Stanford University. Stanford Prison Experiment. Retrieved May 19, 2013, from http://www.prisonexp.org/
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TSLA: Saw some good price action today on increased sales, but found resistance at the cluster of 50 to 150d SMAs as well. It needs to overcome these SMA to target the $220s. The count reflects either a large ongoing correction or renewed bull. Break above the "1/b" labeled high will confirm the latter and will turn the red "b" into a i, and the september low into a "ii". For now price is causing the bollinger bands to expand and thus has strength. The TIs are pointing up, wanting to see higher prices as well.
TWTR: Buy out rumors abundant and the stock is rallying. Either we're dealing with a 3-wave counter trend rally which should target $27-$29, or we'll see 5 waves up ideally targeting $30-$32. It is too early to tell. Hence, why most investors only trade to the 3rd wave – just to be sure. The bollinger bands are firmly expanding -two day candlestick chart shown- and all daily TIs are pointing up (not shown): hence price has strength and wants to see higher highs. In line with our count.


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Getting to San Ignaico
So if you are coming from the Belize airport, you aren't left with cheap many options. You can bus it, or hire a rent-a-car, a shuttle or a taxi (a very, very expensive option). The cheap way with a taxi is to get a ride from the airport to Ladyville(5bz) then catch the bus heading into Belize then from the bus station take the Benque bus and get off in San Ignacio Belize.
A quick note on getting back to the Belize airport / Belize City
From San Ignacio, shuttles to Belize City, the airport, and the water taxi run fairly regularly and can be booked through any of the tour companies in town. Prices vary hugely depending on the time of year and how many others are making the same trip on the same day. Prices can go from $30-$200bz so it's always best to keep in mind what other options there are.
Getting back to the Airport
For some reason Belize is probably the only country in the world that refuses to have bus service to and from the airport. What the taxi's want you to do is pay 50bz for a very short ride, from the bus station in Belize to the airport. An alternative to this is to catch a bus heading north from Belize City (to Orange Walk or Corozal) and get off in Ladyville. From there you can catch a cab for 5bz. If you really want to you can also walk. You'll be dropped off at the end of the runway and you just follow that till you get to the terminal.
William's Belize Shuttle
William is a great alternative to the bus system. He will pick you up from your hotel (or the airport if you coming the other way) and drop you off at another hotel, the water taxi or the airport. It saves a lot of the hassle and he's more than willing to make any stops along the way, if there are things you would like to explore more on your way in. Send him an email at email@example.com . The rates are for his van so if you can arrange the trip on days when others are making the same voyage, you'll save a bit of money.
A little review
I decided to hire a private driver to take us to Chaa Creek with a stop at Belize Zoo to break up the trip. We found his contact info in one of the posts – William Hofman. He charged half of what Chaa Creek was charging and he also include a stop at the zoo. We had pre-arranged for him to meet us at the Marine Terminal and he was there as scheduled. William is very knowledgeable about the area and resides in San Ignacio and gave us a good background of the country and the different areas we were passing through.
Car Rentals
From the Airport
Outside the airport is a big parking lot. Across the parking lot are lots of little car rental places. There's a Budget, Crystal, and several others. The prices depend on the season and the length of time. But you are more or less looking at 140bz to 200bz per day. All the companies also have weekly and monthly rates.
Car Rentals In San Ignacio
Cayo Auto Rentals
81 Benque Viejo Road
San Ignacio Town
Now San Ignacio Belize is an amazing place. The town is great, there lots of awesome places to go and spectacular places to go. Sadly, Belize's public transit isn't the best in the world. So how would one say get to Caracol and Pine Ridge – without taking a $70us tour? Rent a Car. If you rent a car for about $50us a day and there are say 3 of you. You can take your own tour for a few dollars and the price of gas. For those of you who are more do it yourself, renting a car in San Ignacio really is the way to go.


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4 Reasons You Need To Live In A Different Country At Least Once
I feel really strongly about everyone needing to spend some time living in a different country if that is in any way possible. Not everyone has that luxury so if you ever get a chance to do it no matter how long or short I think it might just be one of the best decisions in your life.
By the time I was 18 I had only been to two different countries, one of them being Namibia which borders South Africa and the other the UK where my sister worked for a year. Back then I was so jealous of her and even her small room in a shared house in Wimbledon seemed amazing to me at the time just because she was somewhere very far from home. I feel that its then I made my mind up to also live in a different country for at least a year. The next few years I seemed to go almost no where except for a quick trip to Amsterdam that just fuelled my wanderlust. Then came that moment I had been waiting for, my boyfriend got offered a job in Costa Rica and they would pay for both of us to come over. It was just a 6 month thing but that actually made it slightly less daunting and very exciting. We ended up only staying three months and taking another job offer in Malta where we absolutely fell in love with the Mediterranean way of life. We went back to Cape Town to sell all our stuff after Summer in Malta ended and then headed back again for almost four years. This was one of the best things I ever did and thats why I thought I would share my reasons you need to live in a foreign country if you ever get the opportunity.
1. It makes you appreciate everything back home:
This might not be the same for everyone but sometimes even if you live in the most beautiful place you might not se it and the saying absence makes the heart grow fonder works for your home as well. When we came back we suddenly did a lot more outdoor activities, we explored more and really appreciated where we lived.
2. It changes you:
Ok so this is kind of a broad and weird statement and once again who knows if its the same for everyone but living in a foreign country definitely changed me. You grow up faster but not in a bad way at all. I definitely feel that I would have been a different person if I didn't go. I felt it made me much stronger because for the first year that I got residency in Malta I did not see my family once and even though it was painful I pushed through it. It also made me a lot more independent and where I used to be scared of traveling alone I now did it all the time! Other small things also changed, mostly how I looked at life and I just felt like the whole experience just opened my eyes.
3. You experience different cultures:
This is something that a lot of people don't seem to get and even when they go on holiday they don't fully immerse themselves in a culture. We were quite lucky/unlucky in the fact that Malta has English and Maltese as their first languages but I did pick up slang words and their slightly sing song why of talking. We had our local little family restaurants we frequented and did things Maltese people did. We still craved things from home like boerewors but Mike found out he quite liked rabbit and we would join in when the festas happened in Summer. Instead of being outsiders we embraced living there and enjoyed every second!
4. It leaves you with amazing memories:
We have a lot of great memories but the ones from when we lived abroad seem to always just be a little bit more magical. Summers spent swimming and lying on the rocks or the crazy Winter storms. Going out with friends or spontaneous trips to Gozo or Sicily everything just seemed a little bit better even though it wasn't always.
August 2, 2016
I love travelling and am moving out to Germany in September to live for the year 🙂 Great post! Xo