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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu by Issey Miyake is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu was launched in 2010. The fragrance features mandarin orange, cashmere wood, amber, cinnamon and nutmeg.
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what a stunning bottle . does anyone know of some online shops that sell this bottle ?
Does anyone have a sample of this they could send off to me?
$150 for a bottle on ebay, and there's only 2 listed.
A true Issey Miyake flanker for winter and nighttime that's well worth the cost of entry. Imagine the original issey miyake, add more wood, amber and a touch more cinnamon and you have this. Darker, more intense and mature, it's the original Issey Miyake's original turned up a notch or two to be darker, more sensual and brooding. Just awesome! Grab it now while you can!
I almost got disappointed after buying Noir Absolu but the first time I wore it to the office, I received a lot of compliments. The scent is somewhat similar to that of the original l'eau d'Issey pour homme but this is the classier, darker and mature version.
L'eau d'Issey , sealed box 75 ml, for swap with this one or Gold.
If this smells the same as the Gold Absolute version,then why do they come under different classification bearing in mind they practically have the same notes?
I just got this and the scent is great!!! No here is the problem, this has to be a defect or a bad batch because this didn't last more than 3 hours on me. Is the longevity a issue with this??? Anyone, this is a issey miyake and I be surprised if longevity is a issue.
Based on the descriptons above I was very curious to try, but its pretty hard to find in free-shops (I ve just come back from holiday and didnt find it in 03 different free-shops)I know it is a limited edition, may be it was discontinued...
One of the most beautiful scents I've ever had the pleasure of smelling - and I'm not just saying it as a fan of the entire Issey Miyake line for men. It was also a very pleasant surprise, especially for someone who searched high and low for three whole months and finally had it shipped all the way from the US to the EU.
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu by Issey Miyake is the L'eau Dissey we all know and love, but with a strongly discernible note of wood. Cinnamon and nutmeg are prectically indetectable, whereas - just like in the original - the notes of citrus and coriander are intensely strong. The scent is much darker, stronger, more intense and mannlier, as well as being incredibly durable (just as its classical version, or even the summer versions). It is perfect for both day and night, for summer as well as winter.
I can strongly recommend it to anyone - both to lovers of the brand and to people who have never had any contact with it.
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Noir Absolu - it is an absolutely amazing scent!!!, similar to the original, which I love, but more refined and intense! This one immediately became my favourite perfume! Highly recommended, shame that it is only a limmited edition and it is hard to find!
This moved up my Top 10 new Fragrances very fast, I dont really know why coz I didnt really adore the Intense Version before it but there´s somthin DARK about it that is really attractive, its the smokiest fragrance I have ever come across, it has this undescribable force that pulls me when am testing perfumes and I happen to pass by, too bad it is a limited edition, I probably might have problems getting it... damn... Its got some really good spicey and woody notes in it, I mean this is really masculine and kinda heavy, but heavy in a different fantastic way, its the first Issey Miyak scent where I was satisfied with the longevity, def. better than the other ones and besides, I cant mention it enough IT IS DARK, DARK and I adore DARK, with unbelievable sillage, I was pretty much dancing on a cloud of it after applyin 3 sprays and I really loved it. If Darth Vader would wear a fragrance, then this would be it lol
PS. There´s another L´eau D´Issey absolu flanker called "concentre or gold absolu" or somethin like that, its limited edition too but has a yellow bottle instead of black, does anyone know it? I´m kinda getting confused by the two of them because the smell really similar, is it just the same juice different bottle?
This is a very nice scent for the Spring and Summer. I love it.
It is very similar to John Varvatos Black Artisan.
Long lasting. Goes into my top 10 list.
Before anything else, put into consideration that I have never owned L'eau D'Issey Pour Homme nor any fragrance produced by this house. (Tested and know people who use it though)
I LOVE THIS. It's similar to the original one but darker. For those that own Leau Dissey and have used it as a signature scent for many years, You'll love this one. It still has that accord that made you buy it again and again.
To me, Leau Dissey is perfect EXCEPT that everybody knows and wears it. :( This one on the other hand, has a dark, ambery twist that will make you sniff, sniff, and sniff. I tested this yesterday and got some on my shirt... Damn, I keep coming back to my laundry basket to take 20 more last sniffs.
Goodbye, Tommy the high school dude from the 90s, hello Thomas the young CEO of the new Millennium.
P.S. I hate the fact that this is so hard to find. I usually buy from the grey market but all they have is the usual stuff. :(
Rich, slightly sweet, and warm at the begining but it dries down into something fresh and sweet just like the original flanker. It's not too strong nor too weak. It's not spicy either; even tough I get a strong ginger-like note. I actually like it more than any other editions. It's not dark but it's sensual. It's also much more appealing in cooler weather.
4xxx4 would you change Polo by Ralph Lauren after dacades of success? There is your answer....
If you are a woman who loves to wear male scents, this is brilliant. Dark and spicy but not overwhelmingly masculine. Far superior to the female version.
A darker twist to the original fragrance but also a much more classier grown up version. The woods really shine through more in this version. Fantastic for day or night use.Great sillage and projection. This scent - I am getting loads of compliments 10/10 for Noir Absolu Concentree.
always l eau d issey and something,,,why? why they dont bring something new? anyway i am looking forward a little for this,,,noir...it maybe will be interesting, maybe not let s see...
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My Story
Vinny was born in October of 2003. He was born with a severe Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, and Pulmonary Stenosis (heart defect). After many surgeries and a few complications, Vinny was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma on February 15, 2008.
On February 2, 2009 he was declared cancer free, and stayed cancer free for 9 months. RELAPSED 11/6/09 in the lung. RELAPSED for his 3rd battle in October 2011 in the orbit and sacrum. Relapsed 12/11/12
After 4 years of several cleft-related surgeries, Vinny had a Velopharyngeal Flap surgery in October 2007 to help his speech. Two weeks ago Vinny developed what we thought was a sinus infection, ear infection, and severe Sleep Apnea, which we thought was a side effect from his last surgery. We made a few trips to the Pediatrician, ENT, and to our regular Craniofacial Team. After a scan test at the hospital and another surgery to take down the Velopharyngeal Flap, a tumor was found in the base of his skull, blocking his nasal passages. Part of the tumor was removed, and he was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma. On Friday he had surgery again to insert his Portacath, and they did a spinal tap and bone marrow test to see if the cancer has spread to other places. We should find out tomorrow afternoon what the results are and then we start Chemo in a few days. Please keep Vinny in your thoughts and prayers and we will update you all soon.
After 11 months of treatment, Vinny was Cancer Free for 9 months. Vinny relapsed in his lungs on 11/5/09. Relapsed again in the Orbit and Sacrum in November of 2011. He fought all 3 tumors, until August 2012, when after a false "end of life" scare, he was considered "stable" instead and was off of treatment, stable, for 4 months.
Vinny relapsed for a 4th time, in December 2012, with 5 new tumors in the Spinal Column. We have done our best to help him survive. The Oncologists have done all they could do. Vinny was sent home on Hospice on Dec. 21st, 2012. He earned his wings Feb. 18, 2013.
During our "Cancer Free" months, we formed a 501c3 Non-Profit Org. This Foundation is strictly for the other children on our Pediatric Oncology Ward at Brenner's Children's Hospital still fighting this battle.... not for Vinny. To view our website and find out more: www.kidsofchildhoodcancer.org
To donate to the Prayer Garden in his Memory:
Valentines and Anniversaries
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*** new pictures have been added from the past and present. Please look at the above "photo" link to see them.
This pink background, ironically was our very first background Vinny choose when we started his caring bridge 6 years ago. It was right after Valentines Day, and pink was his favorite color.
Six years ago, on February 15th, Vinny had his very first MRI that showed a 7 cm mass in his nasal passages, spreading from the base of the tongue, behind the nose, the eye, and into the Left Temporal Lobe of his brain. We heard the words "We found a mass" and our world changed from that point on forever. When the radiology reports came back as Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma with anaplastic cells on top, we were told that if Vinny fights the cancer, he would most probably relapse again, and was given a 50% chance of living only 5 more years.
A few days before this diagnosis, while we waited to see what was wrong with our son, our Reverend Ellis came to make a house call to pray for the doctors to find answers, whatever they may be. It was a warm February night and was raining, with no snow in the forecast. Vinny kept giggling and saying it was going to snow. We kept saying it was not. He would laugh and say "YES! It is!!" When we opened the door to let Reverend Ellis out, snow was falling all over the yard… the mailbox, Ellis's hair and camel-colored coat. It was the first prediction of many that Vinny would make, and the first impact that snow would have on us.
Last year, while on Hospice, Vinny wanted snow so badly that friends were bringing fake snow or real snow from the mountains just so he could have one more snow before he died. Then it snowed… a lot.. and kept on snowing. We had snow and more snow, and Blue Lightening Snow. Lola came over for multiple date nights, including Valentine's Day, when Vinny gave her a dozen roses, and again confessed his true love for her. It started snowing and Desi and Lola were able to play in the snow and bring snowballs to Vinny. Charlie was able to lift Vinny, gently for a few minutes so he could see the snow outside. Our friends from NJ also came to visit when it snowed again.
Now tomorrow is Valentines Day, one year later… and it has been snowing here for the past 2 days… 9 inches!! The most snow that NC has seen in the past 17 years (?). A few pictures were added also of Desi jumping in the snow on her trampoline. In one of the pictures, you can see the Vinny bench… and if you look carefully you can notice that a "Vinny" bird also sent some bird poop, that not even the snow could wash off!! The day before the snow, Charlie fixed our leaning mailbox. He straightened it, he freshly painted it black, and then cemented the base in concrete.. and in the concrete he placed Vinny's name in Legos. The concrete had not even dried before the Vinny bird pooped on the "letter i " in Vinny. See pictures. They are signs to us.. poop and snow telling us that Vinny is still here… and he is okay in Heaven.
He has been also sending me several signs in the number "44" signs. Ironically, a few days before I started getting number 44 signs, which is too much to get into right now, I had re-read some of my old caring bridge posts to catch up on my writing. I came across this journal about his "44" kick:
Journal: January 21st, 2009
Vinny (age 5 yrs, b-day Oct. 9, 2003) then decided that he wanted to bake a cake! He wanted to make his own "baby" cake, decided he wanted to be 44 yrs old, invite 44 friends, and have 44 presents. Well, we made the 44th b-day cake and are waiting for the others.... Vinny also said he wanted to have a costume party and be Luke Skywalker
A few days later I had written about the "44 reasons why I love you" game that we made up and still play every year on Valentines Day.
journal: Jan. 29, 2009
Last night Vinny was falling asleep in my arms on the couch. He looked so peaceful and just plain cute. I said "Vinny, what are 3 reasons why I love you." He said "Cuz you love me, cuz I am cute, cuz you love me." Then he looked at me, smiled, and whispered "Mama, what are 44 reasonswhy you love me?" He is still on the 44 kick from the fake 44th b-day party and cake we made a few days ago..... So I did. I named 44 reasons why I love him... and it struck something in me. We often say "I love you" but we don't say why and we often don't tell someone that we even do, and sometimes you lose the chance before the words are even said. So I went to Star Bucks today with my greatest friend, Katy, and I made her play my game. I told her to list 44 reasons why she loves me. It turned into a hysterical game of her naming 56 reasons in 15 minutes, why she loves me and me naming 51 for her... and counting. I have never laughed so hard, and I remembered what true friends really are. They play stupid games with you that you make up and they tell you every reason why you are loved. (Even if they are dumb, Katy.) So I challenge each of you to hug your spouse, your child or best friend and tell them those 44 reasons….
That was 5 years ago, and I challenged all of our caring bridge readers and friends to tell their loved ones 44 reasons why they are loved. That turned into a hysterical viral game on FB and in our guestbook with people telling us hundreds of reasons why they loved me, Vinny, Desi and Charlie. We try to play it every year now, and I challenge you all again to think of 44 reasons why you love the ones you do.
Tomorrow will be our 1st Valentines' Day without Vinny. The next day will be the 6th year anniversary of him being originally diagnosed on the 15th. And of course, on Tuesday, the 18th it will be the 1st year Anniversary of him earning his wings and flying to Heaven. He lived through Valentines Day for Lola and us, he made it those 5 years from diagnosis, and he died peacefully in his favorite Lego Room with the family he loved so much all at home together. Charlie took the day off from work that day, knowing that it would be one of our hardest days. Desiree wants to go to school that day, but says she will not be able to take tests or keep her mind focused. After school, we are all going with Lola's family to see the new LEGO Movie in his Memory that just came out. He had wanted to see it.
I do not have to repeat how hard this year has been for us, how it just feels like yesterday, how we still cry and wish we could do anything to have him back again. At the same time, we feel him. I felt him very, very strongly the other day. I felt he was on his knees playing Legos in the old Lego room which is now Desi's room. I felt him, and have been "okay" since then.
We are focused now on Desiree and her school work and some issues. I know that she is still having a hard time focusing and will often ask me what would have happened if she was the one who found Vinny dead.. what would have been different if we had all been in the room as he was passing. We talk gently about her questions, and she is still in counseling, but only she knows that sibling pain in her little heart.
She is also growing up so quickly. Last week we had her "rising 9th grade" night at her new High School. She is very excited to be going to a new school, to High School and the possibility of joining several clubs and joining Cross Country Track and Swim Team. She is looking forward to stopping French and taking Latin instead (her choice). I took 4 years in High School as well as Spanish… She will be great at it, and has the possibility of traveling to Greece and Rome in 2017 if she sticks with it. She is excited to be growing up, making new friends, and possibly starting Drivers Ed (not going to happen yet though). I can not believe in a blink of my eye, I suddenly have a child in Heaven, and another moving on to High School. On Feb. 20th it will be the 15th year Anniversary of meeting Charlie in Las Vegas for the first time ever… and in my mind I am still that young 20-something girl who intended to have a girl night in Vegas, and ran into a future husband (who by the way told me his name was Tony… like Tony Danza… not realizing that he would be confessing his name was REALLY Charlie 20 minutes later when he started having a true personal interest in his future wife….) Back then we had no clue we would marry… no clue we would have two children thrown into a medical world that even Doctors don't fully understand.
We have had a full life with true love and true friends and the best two children we could have ever asked for. We have also had the best support system during our craziness: YOU.
We are also so grateful and blessed that we have been able to give back to the children still battling cancer, and sharing the path of several new families who are just starting out on their journey. We are grateful that Vinny, even though he did not turn out to be an Earthly Cancer Survivor again, is still the inspiration to so many people. I love the e-mails and cards and stories that so many people, even strangers have shared. I gave a speech last week at the Harley Davidson HOG Meeting about our foundation and our upcoming Chili Cook-off and upcoming Bike Run. And it was amazing that so many people there had "Vinny" stories of their own. One was the husband of one of Vinny's teachers' assistants… one friend there told me that each time we help a child with cancer, it is Vinny fulfilling his legacy. A few days later, I went to the hospital to visit Desi's friend, Savanna, and ran into two other families that we bonded with. One is a new little 2 year old newly diagnosed. The other is Brandon, who was put on Hospice the very next day at the Hospice Home… a boy we will be Honoring and financially helping with our next Loop Night on Feb. 27th. The whole community is invited.
Also at the hospital, I met a very special volunteer who wanted to give me a hug. I had not met her yet, but she knew me, and she knew Vinny… she has been reading our caring bridge for years through our mutual friend Holly Adams whose son Benjamin is our survivor. She told me how much Vinny had touched her life and how much she loves still coming to this page to see his pictures. It was beyond touching. Thank you so much for giving me such a special message!
And in his memory, we continue helping and loving and reaching more kids. We have 5 families now from 3 different hospitals who are lined up to go to our Safe Haven Beach condo this summer!!! With you help and the donations directed towards Safe Haven, you have made this possible to send them on a wish-like trip to the beach!
Last week also I was asked to talk on 98.7 Simon radio about our foundation, Vinny and upcoming events. I hope to have a downloadable link on here very soon, when I hear from them. I was also tearfully surprised to see that Vinny's Make-a-Wish Grantor from when he was 4 years ago was the Secretary there!!! It was GREAT to see you Connie!! Joe and Connie were the best Grantors ever!
Before announcing our upcoming Foundation events, Desiree is involved also in our Church's Annual PINE NEEDLE SALE! Desi is taking 2 trips this summer with her youth group. One is in June to Washington, DC to help feed the homeless in the Soup Kitchens. The 2nd is Wilderness Trail in August. The Pine Needle Sale will help Desi and her youth group to be able to afford these trips. I am actually in charge of the phone lines this month for pre-orders!! My way of helping the youth and the church we love so much.
Pine Needle Bales are $4.50 for pick up yourself
$5.50 per bale delivered in March
$6.50 per bale to be delivered and spread in March by the youth.. (within 15 mile radius from our Church in Kernersville). And LANDSCAPERS who order over 200+ bales the cost is $4. If you would like to order and have Desi be recognized as the youth sales person, please e-mail me at email@example.com. If you have another youth member who you would like recognized or want it to be credited to the youth in general, you can call our google number and pre-order at 336-448-3794.
We do have several upcoming events, that are listed on our www.kidsofchildhoodcancer.org website and also on our FB page: Kids of Childhood Cancer
But to re-cap them and SAVE the dates:
Right now, there is an on-going on-line fundraiser that ANY of you can order from: Jennifer has graciously offered her proceeds from her Pampered Chef sales to our foundation through Feb. 26th. Order here: Visit the following link: http://new.pamperedchef.com/pws/jenniferscooking/guest-landing/8858994392219 to place an order online. Look for Kids of Childhood Cancer as host.
On February 22nd we are having our 3rd Annual Chili 4 our Kids Cook-off!! All information is on our websites, and also our the Chili Cook-off page: www.chili4ourkids.org at SMOKIN HARLEY DAVIDSON!!!
On Feb. 27th we are having a "In Honor of Brandon Ingram" Fundraiser night for Brandon (Brandon's Warriors on FB) and all of our proceeds and donations from Loop Night will be given to his family to help with the financial burden of the cancer world. Feb. 27th, 5-9 PM at the Kernersville location (1030 S. Main Street in K-ville).
on March 1st is our 3rd Annual Glory Street Quartet Concert at 7 PM at Sedge Garden UMC. 794 Sedge Garden Rd in Kernersville. This concert starring Glory Street Quartet and Squire Parsons will be FREE admission with a Love Offering supporting our Kids.
April 12th is our SPAGHETTI DINNER at Sedge Garden UMC again! We will have a Silent Auction, and will have Jerry Hamilton and Charlie cooking!! We are looking for help and Volunteers!! Please e-mail me if you are able to volunteer or have questions!
4th Thursday of each month is the Loop Night.
Our 4th Annual Walk 4 our Kids will be on May 10th!!! Volunteers are needed and a meeting will be announced soon! To sign up on your own team donate, sponsor or JOIN our team visit: www.walk4ourkids.org
Our 3rd Annual Bike Run is on June 7th. www.ride4ourkids.org
Thank you all again for your love and support. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!
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Sometimes, after I've had a cup of very creamy high-end coffee with breakfast, and later find myself snacking on dark European chocolate as I sit across a negotiating table from a competitor who is eating a bag of fat-free soy pretzel nuggets in a desperate attempt to prop up his flagging late afternoon energy, a little tear comes to my eye as I think about what an unfair advantage I'm going to have because I eat Bulletproof food.
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So I've noticed…being around the boyfran seems to help with this. Because when I went longer than usual without a chance to see him, I began picking more, with the reasoning that well, I won't be seeing the boy for a while anyways so what does it matter? I realize this is not a good excuse, really there are no good excuses. But I think I've improved since I've started seeing him, because like, this problem is embarassing and I'd like to feel as attractive as he keeps saying I am…
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Took my shirt off in front of the boy… He still called me beautiful. Despite the scars. I had been postponing this, was going to postpone it til the scars healed up some more, but that likely won't be for months… Yeah, this boy is worth keeping around.
Just curious, how do the rest of you handle this around your significant others? Do you hide it from them? Are they helping you stop? etc.
I still have my ups and downs, but overall I have been doing a great job! My roommate told me that my skin is way clearer than in former times, so yay! Finally being seen without makeup is not a huge deal anymore. :)
The real problem now is my back… Unlike my face, it is too easy to just hide the evidence of picking with clothing. Usually this is easy, except with swimsuits or with fancier dresses. But I'd like to not have to worry about that, and be as comfortable exposing my back as I am with my face now.
When looking in the mirror, clear your head of all thoughts except for one: "Dayyyum! I look goooood!"
No. I will not screw this up. I've been doing alright with my back still, but now my face is breaking out. (So soon, hormones!? What is up with you…?) I will be nice to my face and take care of it. I will not abuse it. Nope.
Yay! I've been doing quite well! Once these scabs heal over I will feel comfortable enough to wear that dress! And I'll be making that dress look goooooooooooooOOOood!
So I bought a pretty dress, and if I want to wear it out in public I'm going to have to take care of my skin. Just a few weeks of not picking and keeping my hands off should do the trick. I had been doing so well, but recently I've been picking more because of stress. :/
I haven't conquered this yet, but here are some things that have helped me along the way.
- When you feel the urge to pick, do something else. Dance. Play video games. Do crafts. Take a nap. Doing other things and keeping your hands busy will take your mind off of it.
- Imagine yourself feeling heavier when you pick, and lighter when you choose not to. Maybe it sounds silly, but I tried this today and it feels quite liberating.
- Take a step back and consciously think about what you're doing. You are basically choosing to injure yourself, which is a pretty dumb idea.
- Stop caring what you look like. Easier said than done, I know. But you are your worst critic. Anyone who judges you on your looks alone is not worth your attention.
I will try to post more as I think of them.
I wore no makeup! No powder, not even a single product on my imperfect face. I rode the bus, went to classes, and walked around campus, and easily hundreds of people could have seen my naked un-made-up face. But I didn't care. I don't know most of them anyways. Furthermore, why should they even care?
It felt liberating not having a bunch of gunk on face, weighing me down, and being able to brush hair out of my face without getting makeup on my gloves.
I'm not trying to give up makeup altogether. I just don't always want to feel like I have to wear it.
This has been one of my better weeks, and thusly I haven't been doing too much damage to my face. Hopefully I'll be able to keep it up.
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US Gov't Will Conduct Power Grid Down Drill November 13-14, 2013
In case you were not aware: A Power Grid Down Drill To Be Conducted By US Government The GridEX II Drill Nov. 13-14
The U.S. Government is gearing up for a major Preparedness Drill that will simulate a Grid Down Scenario, one that will examine what would happen if the county's electric grid was taken down by both physical and cyber-attacks.
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Can a pop singer and the British Parliament change how the word "gay" is used? Will Young hopes so.
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Cue up another round of apologies for Chris Culliver ... 'cause the SF 49ers player is in trouble again over a new set of offensive comments ... but this time, he went after women ... not gays.
Culliver -- the guy who went to sensitivity training after bashing gays right before the Super Bowl -- posted a screen grab of an iPhone conversation to Instagram last night ... in which he and some friends refer to women as "bitches" and "hoes."
Here's the convo:
Culliver's friend: This bitch talkin bout how I can take her on a nice dat ... yeah my car ... bitch you got a whole dude ... live in work you trippin.
Culliver: Lol yeah hoes be thinking more then they are. Boy I tell you
Culliver's friend: Right these hoes be trippin
The 49ers have released a statement saying "We are aware of the matter, and it is being handled internally."
Culliver's Instagram post has since been pulled down.
Leave him be. Hes not talking about ALL women, just the ones acting like hoes, using them for their money. That's what a ho is.
We are aware of the matter, and it is being handled internally."
"Don't do it again."
Whores/Hoes and bitches do exist.
I wonder if these freakish idiots get offended when women call us guys "d!cks" & "Pricks".
Soooo she lives with her boyfriend and she's having sex with her friend. How is she not a hoe? If there was ever a time in life where calling a woman a hoe was appropriate, this would be the time. Why? Because she's a hoe...conducting hoe type activities
Maine that's just how we talk. If u don't like it then don't b on his Instagram. And this goes to all the bitches and hoes!
Translation........"Women think they are more than they are". True statement, just because he used slang you have your panties in a bunch.
Guys talk like guys, BUT posting it was RUDE, STUPID, and shows with a pea brain he is. Who's the ho now? (geez did "I" just say that. SMH)
A hoe is a hoe. Different than your average woman. Girls who fugg a guy cuz he's famous or rich is a hoe.
Welcome to the New NFL...Where Tats, Going to Strip Clubs, Calling Women B*itches, & Ho*es, and Partying down in the ATL Rule! Put on the Rap Music dear...
It's really sad that Black Men are getting more and more vulgar, especially in rap music. Black Women have always spoke out about derogatory lyrics and bashing of women. Personally, Im glad that Black Men have other races of women to lean on. Secretly Black Women have move on to better herself through education, but the media has fooled a lot of people into believing that the Black Women aint sh**** and upping other races of women whenever a Black Man gets with "other women". This type of foolishness will never head my household. I know countless other Black Women that feel the same way.
Okay look I'm not racist by any means but looking at his statement, it was just horrific to read and by that I mean the way and words that were used . Isn't English still a language ? Not this Sh*t


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According to Latif, Wilson brought together more than a dozen packaging machinery manufacturers to equip Purdue Calumet's mechatronics laboratory with $500,000 worth of high-speed packaging machinery. This will provide students with hands-on experience in developing practical solutions to challenging problems in the areas associated with the analysis, applied design, development, implementation, and oversight of advanced electro-mechanical systems. These are the skills that will help packaged goods manufacturers identify the root causes of downtime and lost productivity.
Wilson was by no means alone in supporting the development of Purdue Calumet's mechatronics lab. But he was the one who recognized the need and got the ball rolling. "The packaging industry will not be the only one to benefit," says Wilson. "Other industries will, too."
And the young recipients of Wilson's contributions? It would appear they've been inspired. A three-student mechatronics team from Purdue Calumet received the top prize in the inaugural PMMI U Student Design Contest at Pack Expo Las Vegas last fall. The students share a $4,000 scholarship.
One last note on that Packaging Automation Forum I mentioned earlier. In addition to speakers from General Mills, Perrigo, Lion Nathan Brewery, Mars, PepsiCo, and L'Oreal, we'll have aseptic juice processor Q4 Integral Services describe an ERP solution that is delivered over the Internet. It might be the first application of SaaS (Software as a Service) in the packaging sector. If manufacturing, IT, or operations is your thing, you want to be there.


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There's another champion basketball team from Raynham.The sixth-grade Raynham boys travel team recently took home the trophy from the Carver Battle at the Bogs tournament held in Carver.
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TAUNTON — A Taunton group is working to form a youth sports league in the city to serve as an inclusive alternative athletic organization for "mentally, physically and socially unique" youths.
TCMS boys and girls both win titles for the first time since 1988
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The Taunton boys Thunder and Lightning girls basketball team were back in action last week.
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Summer Travel Tips for Families Living with Autism
May 31, 2011
By Autism Society
The Autism Society is committed to providing information that will help you live your best journey with autism. In celebration of the unofficial start of summer, we would like to share with you this helpful list of vacation tips. Read on and please share in the Comment box your own experiences and lessons learned while traveling. And don't forget the sunscreen!
If you're traveling with an individual with autism this summer, check out the following tips from experts to make the trip more enjoyable for all.
Plan in advance. Call ahead and inform the airline, hotel, resort or cruise line of the individual's situation, and inquire what special accommodations (for example, fridge inside room) are available.
- Prepare the individual before and during the trip on what to expect. Use pictures, the web or objects, as appropriate, to communicate.
- Don't hesitate to explain and share information about autism to others you may encounter, including flight attendants, hotel staff, employees at the amusements you visit and other vacationers.
- Bring familiar items that you think will make him or her more comfortable.
- Select vacation destinations with environments you believe the individual can handle.
- Book a cruise or resort vacation during "low season" so there will be fewer guests and the staff will have more time to devote to your needs.
- Travel by car if flying or other public transportation seems too difficult.
- Choose hotels/motels with kitchen suites or room service so you have the option to eat in your room.
- MP3 players with headphones, loaded with favorite music, can soothe individuals who are disturbed by noises. Personal DVD players can also help make a long trip more enjoyable.
- Adhere as closely as you can to aspects of the individual's normal routine.
- Whatever happens, stay calm and remember tomorrow you can always try again.
Many thanks to the Indiana Resource Center for Autism and Dr. Cathy Pratt of the Autism Society Board of Directors for their work on these tips.
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May 26, 2011
By Lars Perner
Q: It seems that I'll read one book about autism that says one thing, then read the exact opposite in another. About half of the things I read don't seem to apply to my son at all. About half seem to apply but, of course, not completely. Am I missing something?
A: There are large variations among people on the autism spectrum. Ironically, there may be larger variations among those on the spectrum than within the general population. This means that you will probably find some books that are very much "on target" and many more that seem very far off. Many books are written by—or about—specific individuals on the spectrum. In some of these books, you may be able to find some good "models" who match your son relatively well in many ways. Not only can these be helpful in dealing with problems that you are currently facing, they may also help you realize issues that you have not yet thought of and help you prepare for things that may come up in the future.
Q: My daughter's teacher says that she doubts that Jenny's "meltdowns" have anything to do with sensory overload. On some days, Jenny does well throughout the day. On other days, with no more noise or distractions, she acts out. I know that Jenny is trying hard to behave and she often comes home from school crying. What can I tell the teacher?
A: Persons on the autism spectrum often have "good" and "bad" days to a much greater extent than ordinary people do. On some days, it is going to take a lot less to trigger frustration than it will on others. Surprises and having to deal with changes can compound the exasperation of a bad day. It should also be noted that certain "sensory violations" may be much more evident to the person on the spectrum than to the detached observer; for example, other students nearby whispering to each other, a custodian handling noisy equipment in the hallway, a light flickering, or, on a rainy day, clothes giving off a vapor or making different sounds.
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Simple Checklist May Spot Signs of Autism by Age 1
April 28, 2011
By Autism Society
By Lauran Neergaard
AP Medical Writer
A simple checklist that parents fill out in the waiting room may help doctors someday screen for warning signs of autism as early as a baby's first birthday.
San Diego pediatricians tested the tool with more than 10,000 babies at their 1-year checkups, looking for such things as how the tots babble, gesture and interact with others.
The research, being published Thursday, is a first step in the quest for earlier autism screening. It's not ready for routine use, as more work is needed to verify its accuracy. But it also may prove valuable in finding more at-risk babies to study what causes the developmental disorder.
"There are subtle signs of autism at one year if you just look for them," said neuroscientist Karen Pierce of the University of California, San Diego, who led the study. "Let's just get these kids detected early and treated early."
Recent data suggest about 1 in 100 U.S. children has some form of autism, which ranges from mild to severe problems with behavior, communication and socialization. The American Academy of Pediatrics already urges autism screening during regular doctor visits at ages 18 months and 24 months. Yet a 2009 study found that on average, children aren't diagnosed until they're 5.
Experts say early therapy can lessen autism's severity, even if they don't know exactly what types will prove best. "The earlier you start, the better," said Dr. Lisa Gilotty of the National Institute of Mental Health, which helped fund the study.
Hence the interest in younger screening.
"This is very exciting work, to think we may be able to identify children with autism this early," said Dr. Susan Hyman of the University of Rochester and a pediatrics academy autism specialist, who wasn't involved in the new study.
But, she cautioned, it's not clear how best to do that: "I don't think screening for autism at 12 months is ready for prime time."
Thursday's study uses a 24-question checklist written in easy-to-understand terms that parents can answer in about five minutes. It was developed a few years ago to detect broader signs of language or developmental delays. Pierce signed up 137 pediatricians to use the questionnaire during every 1-year checkup and refer babies who failed for further testing. Those youngsters were re-evaluated every six months to age 3, when a diagnosis could be certain.
Of 10,479 babies screened, 184 who were sent for further testing followed through -- and 32 eventually were diagnosed with autism, Pierce reported Thursday in the Journal of Pediatrics.
That's consistent with expected rates of detection that young; Rochester's Hyman said some forms of autism don't become apparent until age 2 or even later.
Numerous other children were diagnosed with language delay or some other developmental problems, so that in the end, the screening accurately predicted some problem in 75 percent of those kids, Pierce calculated. But there were false alarms for 1 in 4, who had no problems.
The children began treatment at around 19 months. In addition, Pierce's program does MRI scans and other tests as part of broader research into autism's biological underpinnings, studies now limited by the few numbers of babies being identified as at risk when they're so young.
One big puzzle: Only a fraction of the total 1,318 babies who failed the initial screening were referred for follow-up. The study couldn't tell how much of that gap was recording error, or if doctors or parents weren't worried enough to follow up right away, or if families went elsewhere.
Still, the study shows early screening is feasible in the hectic everyday offices of regular pediatricians. That's important as scientists now develop various screening tests, said Geraldine Dawson, chief science officer of Autism Speaks, which co-funded the work.
Pierce says other cities should consider the screening -- but doctors first must know where to send families for follow-up testing. That can cost several thousand dollars, and state programs for free evaluation of at-risk children may have waiting lists.
For now, what should worry parents? Pierce's top concerns:
--Lack of what she calls "shared attention." Around age 1, babies should try to "pull your attention into their world," pointing to a bird and watching to see if you look, for example, or bringing you a toy, she said.
--Lack of shared enjoyment, where a baby may smile at mom but not engage if other people try peek-a-boo.
--Repetitive behaviors like spinning a car wheel rather than playing with the toy.
Language delays are worrisome if they accompany other problem signs, she said: "If they wave and they point, that's a good sign the brain is readying itself to be ready to speak."
Autism Society Applauds the Introduction of the "Safe Chemicals Act of 2011"
Legislation Would Protect American Families from Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products
April 15, 2011
By Autism Society
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(Bethesda, MD) April 15, 2011 -- Signaling their clear intention to protect families from toxic chemicals linked to serious health problems, Senators Frank Lautenberg, Barbara Boxer, Amy Klobuchar, Charles Schumer and others yesterday introduced the "Safe Chemicals Act" to upgrade America's outdated system for managing chemical safety. (Click here to watch video of Sen. Lautenberg talking about the bill).
The Act responds to increasingly forceful warnings from scientific and medical experts -- including the President's Cancer Panel -- that current policies have failed to curtail common chemicals linked to diseases such as cancer, learning disabilities, infertility, and more. The Senate's Safe Chemicals Act builds on momentum from 18 states that have passed laws to address health hazards from chemicals, and numerous corporate policies of major American companies restricting toxic chemicals, including Staples, SC Johnson, Wal-Mart and Kaiser Permanente.
"Thousands of unchecked toxins in the American marketplace are highly detrimental to the 1.5 million Americans living with autism today because many have immune deficiencies that, when exposed to certain substances, complicate already existing health issues," said Lee Grossman, Autism Society President & CEO. "As the leading autism organization exploring the link between environmental toxins and autism, the Autism Society thanks Senators Lautenberg, Boxer, Klobuchar and Schumer for standing up for American families."
The Safe Chemicals Act would overhaul the 35-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which is widely perceived to have failed to protect public health and the environment. Specifically the Act would:
- Require EPA to identify and restrict the "worst of the worst" chemicals, those that persist and build up in the food chain;
- Require basic health and safety information for all chemicals as a condition for entering or remaining on the market;
- Reduce the burden of toxic chemical exposures on people of color and low-income and indigenous communities;
- Upgrade scientific methods for testing and evaluating chemicals to reflect best practices called for by the National Academy of Sciences; and
- Generally provide EPA with the tools and resources it needs to identify and address chemicals posing health and environmental concerns.
"The whole world has woken up to the ragged holes in our federal safety net for chemicals," said Andy Igrejas, Director of Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, a coalition of 280 health, environmental and business groups, of which the Autism Society is the only autism-specific member. "We need a new law to put commonsense limits on toxic chemicals, both to protect American families and to give a leg up to American firms in a world market that increasingly demands safer products."
Passed in 1976, TSCA's presumption that chemicals should be considered innocent until proven guilty was a sharp departure from the approach taken with pharmaceuticals and pesticides. Since then, an overwhelming body of science has shown that presumption to be unfounded. Published studies in peer-reviewed journals have shown many common chemicals can cause chronic diseases and can be toxic even at low doses.
"It has been far too long since our nation's chemical substances policy has been reformed. This legislation is a critical first step in addressing the environmental health issues surrounding autism," said Jeff Sell, Autism Society Vice President of Public Policy and General Counsel. "I am proud that the Autism Society is taking the lead in the autism community in efforts to educate and empower the public on the impact of the environment on their health and the health of future generations."
About the Autism Society
The Autism Society, the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. Together with more than 150 chapters nationwide, the Autism Society increases public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocates for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and provides the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. For more information, visit www.autism-society.org.
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Topics:Environmental Health, News
Superman of Intelligence
April 14, 2011
By Tracy Thresher
I want my wonderful fans to know I love reading your inspirational letters. I would love to tell you the answers to your thought provoking questions. However, my process of communication takes much patience from all sides. My fan mail is the most important reassurance that I am doing the best work I possibly can. Knowing I am helping people consider the presumption of competence gives me the important feedback I crave. The people who have written me know the path to finding their own lives needs communication that is not limited by the choices presented by others. The most open communication happens when one has the mode to create their own language. Vocabulary is unique to individuals, just look at my friend Larry. To have our own expression gives us freedom to be engaging to others. Without having a full range of words we become mere shells of our intelligent minds unlike the supermen of intelligent thinking that we have become. My advice to my fans is: to continue questioning who you wish to become. Parents, please continue your search for the mode of communication your child needs to be open in their communication. It will be rough to get to the place you dream of. My path was tough too but it was worth the hard work to be in this place of being able to communicate. I hope to have more letters from my fans. Even if I do not answer your great letters it shows me you have the right thinking to find your path. Keep searching. I will see you in Ohio.
To read more from Tracy Thresher, check out his blog at http://www.wretchesandjabberers.org/tracy/. Don't forget to catch the Wretches & Jabberers tour this April: buy your tickets here.
Topics:Living with Autism
Together, We Can Improve Lives
Jeff Sell, Autism Society Vice President, Public Policy and General Counsel, is featured on Disability.gov for National Autism Awareness Month
April 6, 2011
By Autism Society
As published in Disability Blog:
The prevalence of autism continues to rise, and a growing number of families are facing the reality that there will be dramatic cuts to programs and services – unless we do something –NOW.
The Autism Society estimates that the lifetime cost of caring for a child with autism ranges from $3.5 to $5 million, and the United States is facing almost $90 billion annually in costs for autism. (This figure includes research, insurance costs and non-covered expenses, Medicaid waivers for autism, educational spending, housing, transportation and employment, in addition to related therapeutic services and caregiver costs.)
The direct and indirect costs of autism are staggering. Cost of treatment can be reduced by 2/3 with early diagnosis and intervention – THIS IS THE KEY. If we do not act, in 10 years, the annual cost will be approximately $200 to $400 billion, in light of the increased prevalence.
With tax revenue still declining from the recession and budget reserves largely drained, the vast majority of states are proposing deep and sweeping budget cuts that will hurt families by reducing necessary and proven services. These proposed cuts come at a time when autism is a national health care crisis, which affects every community throughout America. The current service delivery system is typically ineffective, unresponsive, inappropriate and inefficient for providing seamless and quality lifespan services. Nowhere is this more evident than in the adult services sector.
No person with autism should experience a delay in accessing services that can greatly improve his or her life. There is a clear and present need to expand access to treatments, interventions and services. Individuals with autism have the same rights as others to exert control and choice over their lives, to live independently and to participate fully in, and contribute to, their communities and society through full integration and inclusion in the economic, political, social, cultural and educational fabric of society.
While reducing the deficit is important to everyone, we must continue to work diligently to ensure that this is not done at the expense of the most vulnerable and underserved population of our society.
Reductions and Cuts to Medicaid and Long-Term Community Services and Supports for Individuals with Autism
We need to preserve the most essential programs for people with autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities. Medicaid is the lifeline for most people with autism and other significant disabilities. Medicaid is the largest funding source of long-term individual and family supports in the federal and state developmental disabilities systems, and, for many, it is the primary source of health care payments.
However, most states are cutting Medicaid spending, which means hundreds of thousands with intellectual and developmental disabilities will remain on waiting lists across the country. Equally disconcerting is the loss of many qualified staff when jobs are eliminated due to Medicaid cuts.
The following services are at risk: dental; physical, occupational, speech and audiology therapies; prosthetic devices; glasses; case management; clinic services; personal care, self-directed personal care; hospice; ICFS; PRTF (psychiatric) for children under 21; rehabilitative services; home and community-based services; and the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)...
Click here to read the rest of this article on the Disability.gov Disability Blog. Please share your thoughts in the comments!
Larry's Blog
April 6, 2011
By Larry Bissonnette
Papers lack printed text to describe our experience of making movie star appearances last week in New York City Allowing time too for Larry and Tracy to try out the new iPad at the mega Apple store and meet J. Ralph at his unusually designed for great music studio, our Wretches and Jabberers crew put on no make up and opened many people's, potentially predisposed towards limited assumptions about disability and intelligence, eyes, minds, and ears to meaningfully presented in text and voice, more progressive opinions about people who love to relay lots of little and monumental messages like any normal person does but who need technology, and moral and physical support to do so.
Tracy and I are performers short on attractive movie star looks but like politicians and news anchors, we push out our lost-in-land-of-limited speech, topping ratings now, and Conan O'Brian-like thoughts and ideas.
We are thrilled that all of you fans continue to race along with us on our magic red carpet ride, penning our words across the country.
You can continue to follow Larry's blog posts at http://www.wretchesandjabberers.org/larry/
And don't forget to check in on Tracy at www.wretchesandjabberers.org/Tracy
Wretches & Jabberers is now on sale for National Autism Awareness Month. Buy your tickets today! http://www.amctheatres.com/wretchesandjabberers/
Positive Behavior Support
March 14, 2011
By Barbara Becker-Cottrill, Ed.D., Chair, Autism Society Panel of Professional Advisors; Executive Director, West Virginia Autism Training Center
Q: I hear the term "Positive Behavior Support" a lot, but I am not sure what it is and how it is applied to individuals on the autism spectrum.
A: Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a broad term that incorporates the principles, strategies and techniques of the science of behavior to produce socially important behavior change and to achieve quality of life outcomes. It is typically implemented as a collaborative, rather than an expert-driven, process. While PBS is associated with providing supports to individuals with challenging behavior, in practice it can be applied to everyone, including schools and other large systems. Specifically for individuals on the autism spectrum, a PBS approach would ultimately result in a comprehensive PBS plan that would include conducting a functional behavior assessment (FBA) of challenging behavior. The purpose of the FBA is to find out why a specific behavior is occurring. It may be to gain attention, to escape a situation or to get something desired, and it may be reinforced by something sensory (i.e., picking at skin because it feels good). Once the function of the behavior is understood, a comprehensive PBS approach is then developed using strategies that will best address the function. For example, a young child who tantrums when asked to perform a difficult task may be exhibiting that behavior to escape from doing the task. If, after conducting an FBA, escape from difficult tasks was determined to be the function of the tantrum, plans to address tantrums might include the following: breaking up difficult tasks into smaller and easier steps, developing a system of reinforcement when those steps are achieved, teaching the child to ask for help, providing choices, arranging for a peer buddy to assist the child and reviewing the child's overall curriculum to make appropriate adjustments. So, in summary, a PBS approach would focus on understanding the reasons for the behavior and would put strategies in place to prevent it and to teach adaptive skills.
In a PBS approach for an individual, the ultimate goal is to help the individual live a life of quality— a life they desire. And that can become a reality for all individuals with autism spectrum disorders if they have the right supports. You can learn more about individual-level PBS and school-wide PBS online. Two recommended sites are www.apbs.org and www.pbis.org.
Topics:About Autism, Living with Autism
Making Friends
March 14, 2011
By Barbara Becker-Cottrill, Ed.D., Chair, Autism Society Panel of Professional Advisors; Executive Director, West Virginia Autism Training Center
Q. My son is 7 now and really has not made any friends. He is mainstreamed into a regular reading group, but he struggles with reading out loud. I thought another student might be able to help him. How do I arrange for this to happen in the school?
A. A "peer buddy" or peer tutor" would be a great support for your son. There is much research on the effectiveness of utilizing peers as buddies and tutors. The benefits to the buddies can be as great as they are for the student who needs additional support. The formal way to arrange for a peer buddy would be to discuss it at your son's IEP meeting. You can also bring it to the attention of his teacher. The teacher would select the peer tutor(s) (it is sometimes recommended that several peer tutors be assigned) and teach them about their role as a tutor for reading out loud. They can also be taught ways to socially interact with your son. Those strategies can be as simple as setting up the opportunity to play a favorite game of your son's together. There are many good resources online for teaching classmates how to be peer tutors and buddies. The following link will take you to a review of literature on peer-mediated interventions to increase social skills:


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Marcus Camby sits with sprained ankle
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DENVER -- Portland center Marcus Camby missed the Trail Blazers' game against the Nuggets on Tuesday with a sprained right ankle and was replaced in the lineup by forward Dante Cunningham.
Camby was injured with 7:26 left in the third quarter of the Trail Blazers' victory over Utah Jazz on Monday and did not return. He had missed two of Portland's previous four games with a shoulder injury.
Camby is averaging 6.3 points and 10.9 rebounds in 29 games this season. Cunningham, who will ...
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Blood and Iron is a modification for Napoleonic wars set mainly between 1870 and 1880. The aim is to accurately represent the era while creating a fun and balanced mod. The mod features 3 main factions, Prussia, France, and Great Britain, as well as units from several other nations including the USA, Sweden, Austria, Russia, and more.
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Every year since I was about 17, I've been doing crazy cutting routines to get ready for the summer. I can honestly say I've tried just about every diet and lifting routine out there some being with good results, but most of them only work for a short period of time then stop or burn way too much muscle. I have spent the past few years perfecting a diet that continues to burn fat for extended periods of time while preserving muscle and I figured I'd share. Below I posted the diet adjusted for my stats. I have geared the diet to lose around 1lb of fat a week often adjusting calories depending on how my body reacts. I will be training heavy with 5-8 reps on my compound lifts and 8-12 on my iso lifts. I usually do this until I hit about 6% bf. Last year I added EC stack near the end but I'd like to go w/o stim's this year. I figure it's about that time to start cutting for summer. I will update my results every week.
BMR:2950 Calories
Mon-Tues: (500 calorie deficit)
270g protein, 150g carbs, 65g fat
Notes: Complex Carbs, Healthy Fats
Wed: (GH Boost)
24hr fast
Notes: Continue into Keto no sooner than 24 hours have passed.
(if you ate your last meal Tuesday at 7pm do not eat till 7pm Wed)
Thur-Sat: (keto @ 500 calorie deficit) (anabolic)
270g protein, 30g carbs, 136g fat
Notes: Green Veggies are your friend, Eat a lot of Saturated Fats
Sun: (carb load w/ no deficit) (igf-1 boost)
350g Carbs, 150g protein, 25g fat
Notes: Complex Carbs, Healthy Fats
(Each day's diet is split into 5-6 meals in no particular combo/order.)
4 cups Oats or Brown Rice
3 cups Raw Pasterized Egg Whites
2/3 Cup Milled Flaxseed
15g Fish Oil
6oz Salmon or Talapia
6oz Chicken
3 scoops of Whey Protein (1 scoop pre w/o 2 scoops post w/o)
4-5 Servings of Spinach, Broccoli, Asparagus
(Note: There are huge amounts of soluble fiber being consumed in these days so be sure to drink LOTS of water)
Wed's 24hr fast:
Take multivitamin at morning and BCAA every 3-4 hrs.
Keto Days:
8 Full Eggs Scrambled w/ Butter and Cheese
8 Slices of Bacon
2 Hamburgar Patties w/ Mayo
2 Cups Raw Pasterized Egg Whites
3 scoops of Whey Protein (1 scoop pre w/o 2 scoops post w/o)
1/3 cup Milled Flaxseed
15g Fish Oil
4-5 Servings of Spinach, Broccoli, Asparagus
Carb Day:
Basically eat as many complex carbs as possible with a modern amount of protein and low fat.
Mon- Back,Bi's
Tue- Chest, Tri's
Wed- Off
Thu- Leg, Shoulders
Fri- Back, Bi's
Sat- Chest, Tri's
Sun- Leg, Shoulders
(Work Ab's every other day.)