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Antihypertensives are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).[1] Antihypertensive therapy seeks to prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Evidence suggests that reduction of the blood pressure by 5 mmHg can decrease the risk of stroke by 34%, of ischaemic heart disease by 21%, and reduce the likelihood of dementia, heart failure, and mortality from cardiovascular disease.[2] There are many classes of antihypertensives, which lower blood pressure by different means; among the most important and most widely used are the thiazide diuretics, the ACE inhibitors, the calcium channel blockers, the beta blockers, and the angiotensin II receptor antagonists or ARBs.
Which type of medication to use initially for hypertension has been the subject of several large studies and resulting national guidelines. The fundamental goal of treatment should be the prevention of the important endpoints of hypertension, such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure. Patient age, associated clinical conditions and end-organ damage also play a part in determining dosage and type of medication administered.[3] The several classes of antihypertensives differ in side effect profiles, ability to prevent endpoints, and cost. The choice of more expensive agents, where cheaper ones would be equally effective, may have negative impacts on national healthcare budgets.[4] As of 2009, the best available evidence favors the thiazide diuretics as the first-line treatment of choice for high blood pressure when drugs are necessary.[5] Although clinical evidence shows calcium channel blockers and thiazide-type diuretics are preferred first-line treatments for most people (from both efficacy and cost points of view), an ACE inhibitor is recommended by NICE in the UK for those under 55 years old.[6]
Diuretics help the kidneys eliminate excess salt and water from the body's tissues and blood.
Only the thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics have good evidence of beneficial effects on important endpoints of hypertension, and hence, should usually be the first choice when selecting a diuretic to treat hypertension. The reason why thiazide-type diuretics are better than the others is (at least in part) thought to be because of their vasodilating properties.[citation needed] Although the diuretic effect of thiazides may be apparent shortly after administration, it takes longer (weeks of treatment) for the full anti-hypertensive effect to develop. In the United States, the JNC7 (The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention of Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure) recommends starting with a thiazide diuretic if single therapy is being initiated and another medication is not indicated.[7] This is based on a slightly better outcome for chlortalidone in the ALLHAT study versus other anti-hypertensives and because thiazide diuretics are relatively cheap.[8] A subsequent smaller study (ANBP2) published after the JNC7 did not show this small difference in outcome and actually showed a slightly better outcome for ACE-inhibitors in older male patients.[9]
Despite thiazides being cheap, effective, and recommended as the best first-line drug for hypertension by many experts, they are not prescribed as often as some newer drugs. This is because they have been associated with increased risk of new-onset diabetes and as such are recommended for use in patients over 65 where the risk of new-onset diabetes is outweighed by the benefits of controlling systolic blood pressure.[10] Another theory is that they are off-patent and thus rarely promoted by the drug industry.[11]
Although beta blockers lower blood pressure, they do not have a positive benefit on endpoints as some other antihypertensives.[12] In particular, beta-blockers are no longer recommended as first-line treatment due to relative adverse risk of stroke and new-onset of type 2 diabetes when compared to other medications,[3] while certain specific beta-blockers such as atenolol appear to be less useful in overall treatment of hypertension than several other agents.[13] A systematic review of 63 trials with over 35,000 participants indicated β-blockers increased the risk of mortality, compared to other antihypertensive therapies.[14] They do, however, have an important role in the prevention of heart attacks in people who have already had a heart attack.[15] In the United Kingdom, the June 2006 "Hypertension: Management of Hypertension in Adults in Primary Care"[16] guideline of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, downgraded the role of beta-blockers due to their risk of provoking type 2 diabetes.[17]
Despite lowering blood pressure, alpha blockers have significantly poorer endpoint outcomes than other antihypertensives, and are no longer recommended as a first-line choice in the treatment of hypertension.[18] However, they may be useful for some men with symptoms of prostate disease.
Although controversial over this off-label purpose, benzodiazepines may play a role in lowering blood pressure. They work as an agonist of the GABA-a receptors in the brain, thus slowing down neurotransmission and dilating blood vessels. GABA is an abbreviation for gamma-aminobutyric acid. It is an inhibitory neurotransmitter among others (glycine, adenosine, etc.) GABA-a receptors are ion channels that are the primary target for benzodiazepines. When an agonist binds to this receptor site, the protein channel opens, allowing negative chloride ions entering the channel and penetrating the voltage-gated ion site. Thus, giving negative feedback in neurotransmission and easing stress, anxiety and tension in patients that can be associated with elevated blood pressure.[19] In addition to GABA, benzodiazepines inhibit the re-uptake of a nucleoside chemical called Adenosine, which serves as an inhibitory chemical mentioned above. It also serves as a coronary vasodilator, allowing the cardiac muscle to relax and dilating cardiac arteries.[20]
Calcium channel blockers block the entry of calcium into muscle cells in artery walls.--
Renin comes one level higher than angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) in the renin-angiotensin system. Inhibitors of renin can therefore effectively reduce hyptertension. Aliskiren (developed by Novartis) is a renin inhibitor which has been approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of hypertension.[21]
ACE inhibitors inhibit the activity of Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), an enzyme responsible for the conversion of angiotensin I into angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor.
A systematic review of 63 trials with over 35,000 participants indicated ACE inhibitors significantly reduced doubling of serum creatine levels compared to other drugs (ARBs, α blockers, β blockers, etc.), and the authors suggested this as a first line of defense.[14]
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists work by antagonizing the activation of angiotensin receptors.
Whether angiotensin receptor blockers may or may not increase the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) was announced in BMJ[22] and was debated in 2006 in the medical journal of the American Heart Association.[23][24] To date[when?], there is no consensus on whether ARBs have a tendency to increase MI, but there is also no substantive evidence to indicate that ARBs are able to reduce MI.
In the VALUE trial, the angiotensin II receptor blocker valsartan produced a statistically significant 19% (p=0.02) relative increase in the prespecified secondary end point of myocardial infarction (fatal and non-fatal) compared with amlodipine.[25]
The CHARM-alternative trial showed a significant +52% (p=0.025) increase in myocardial infarction with candesartan (versus placebo) despite a reduction in blood pressure.[26]
Indeed, as a consequence of AT1 blockade, ARBs increase Angiotensin II levels several-fold above baseline by uncoupling a negative-feedback loop. Increased levels of circulating Angiotensin II result in unopposed stimulation of the AT2 receptors, which are, in addition upregulated. Unfortunately, recent data suggest that AT2 receptor stimulation may be less beneficial than previously proposed and may even be harmful under certain circumstances through mediation of growth promotion, fibrosis, and hypertrophy, as well as proatherogenic and proinflammatory effects.[27][28][29]
Aldosterone receptor antagonists:
Aldosterone receptor antagonists are not recommended as first-line agents for blood pressure,[7] but spironolactone and eplerenone are both used in the treatment of heart failure.
Vasodilators act directly on the smooth muscle of arteries to relax their walls so blood can move more easily through them; they are only used in hypertensive emergencies or when other drugs have failed, and even so are rarely given alone.
Sodium nitroprusside, a very potent, short-acting vasodilator, is most commonly used for the quick, temporary reduction of blood pressure in emergencies (such as malignant hypertension or aortic dissection).[30][31] Hydralazine and its derivatives are also used in the treatment of severe hypertension, although they should be avoided in emergencies.[31] They are no longer indicated as first-line therapy for high blood pressure due to side effects and safety concerns, but hydralazine remains a drug of choice in gestational hypertension.[30]
Central alpha agonists lower blood pressure by stimulating alpha-receptors in the brain which open peripheral arteries easing blood flow. These alpha 2 receptors are known as autoreceptors in which serves as a negative feedback in neurotransmission (in this case, the vasoconstriction effects of adrenaline) Central alpha agonists, such as clonidine, are usually prescribed when all other anti-hypertensive medications have failed. For treating hypertension, these drugs are usually administered in combination with a diuretic.
Adverse effects of this class of drugs include sedation, drying of the nasal mucosa and rebound hypertension.
Some indirect anti-adrenergics are rarely used in treatment-resistant hypertension:
For the most resistant and severe disease, oral minoxidil (Loniten) in combination with diuretic and β-blocker or other sympathetic nervous system suppressant may be used.
Bosentan belongs to a new class of drug and works by blocking the receptors of the hormone endothelin. It is specifically indicated only for the treatment of pulmonary artery hypertension in patients with moderate to severe heart failure.
Blood pressure vaccinations are being trialed and may become a treatment option for high blood pressure in the future. CYT006-AngQb was only moderately successful in studies, but similar vaccines are being investigated.[32]
For mild blood pressure elevation, consensus guidelines call for medically supervised lifestyle changes and observation before recommending initiation of drug therapy. However, according to the American Hypertension Association, evidence of sustained damage to the body may be present even prior to observed elevation of blood pressure. Therefore the use of hypertensive medications may be started in individuals with apparent normal blood pressures but who show evidence of hypertension related nephropathy, proteinuria, atherosclerotic vascular disease, as well as other evidence of hypertension related organ damage.
If lifestyle changes are ineffective, then drug therapy is initiated, often requiring more than one agent to effectively lower hypertension. Which type of many medications should be used initially for hypertension has been the subject of several large studies and various national guidelines. Considerations include factors such as age, race, and other medical conditions.[7]
The largest study, Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT), concluded that thiazide-type diuretics are better and cheaper than other major classes of drugs at preventing cardiovascular disease, and should be preferred as the starting drug. ALLHAT used the thiazide diuretic chlorthalidone.[8] (ALLHAT showed that doxazosin, an alpha-adrenergic receptor blocker, had a higher incidence of heart failure events, and the doxazosin arm of the study was stopped.)
A subsequent smaller study (ANBP2) did not show the slight advantages in thiazide diuretic outcomes observed in the ALLHAT study, and actually showed slightly better outcomes for ACE-inhibitors in older white male patients.[9]
Thiazide diuretics are effective, recommended as the best first-line drug for hypertension by many experts, and are much more affordable than other therapies, yet they are not prescribed as often as some newer drugs. Hydrochlorothiazide is perhaps the safest and most inexpensive agent commonly used in this class and is very frequently combined with other agents in a single pill. Doses in excess of 25 milligrams per day of this agent incur an unacceptable risk of low potassium or Hypokalemia. Patients with an exaggerated hypokalemic response to a low dose of a thiazide diuretic should be suspected to have Hyperaldosteronism, a common cause of secondary hypertension.
Other drugs have a role in treating hypertension. Adverse effects of thiazide diuretics include hypercholesterolemia, and impaired glucose tolerance with increased risk of developing Diabetes mellitus type 2. The thiazide diuretics also deplete circulating potassium unless combined with a potassium-sparing diuretic or supplemental potassium. Some authors have challenged thiazides as first line treatment.[33][34][35] However as the Merck Manual of Geriatrics notes, "thiazide-type diuretics are especially safe and effective in the elderly."[36]
Current UK guidelines suggest starting patients over the age of 55 years and all those of African/Afrocaribbean ethnicity firstly on calcium channel blockers or thiazide diuretics, whilst younger patients of other ethnic groups should be started on ACE-inhibitors. Subsequently if dual therapy is required to use ACE-inhibitor in combination with either a calcium channel blocker or a (thiazide) diuretic. Triple therapy is then of all three groups and should the need arise then to add in a fourth agent, to consider either a further diuretic (e.g. spironolactone or furosemide), an alpha-blocker or a beta-blocker.[37] Prior to the demotion of beta-blockers as first line agents, the UK sequence of combination therapy used the first letter of the drug classes and was known as the "ABCD rule".[37][38]
The choice between the drugs is to a large degree determined by the characteristics of the patient being prescribed for, the drugs' side-effects, and cost. Most drugs have other uses; sometimes the presence of other symptoms can warrant the use of one particular antihypertensive. Examples include:
The JNC 7 report outlines compelling reasons to choose one drug over the others for certain individual patients.[7]

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My mother in law rustled a wonderful blue rose from a defunct public garden some 5 years ago. She thought it was Sterling Silver as it is very much like it. The blooms are average sized and fullness, even- toned, lilac colored hybrid tea form blooms ...which are INTENSELY fragrant (lemony)!! (more than crysler imperial or oklahoma)
It is thornless. It bears these roses in large clusters (sprays of 5 or 6 - no single long stemmed blooms -though a few doubles and triples on 4 inch stems max). All blooms are full sized. It is prolific. I thought it was maybe blue moon climbing- but MIL doubts it would climb. (but then again, she grows 4th of july in a 6 gallon pot for a decade now) The buds have pink tinges, but the blooms are an even colored lilac with no pink edges and no ruffling.
Is it So similar to Sterling Silver- but the floribunda sprays of blooms
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- Posted by lola-lemon none (My Page) on Wed, May 30, 12 at 15:57
I am not in SF right now- but i will ask my MIL to try to snap some quickly. I have cuttings here- so i have a few leaves. |
Lola, your description sounds completely in line with Sterling Silver. Don't let the sprays confuse you. Flowering in clusters, sprays, is completely in line with the genetics of virtually all roses. Some provide more single bloom to a stem, but that is an artificial expression that human "unnatural selection" has selected for. MANY Sterling Silver bushes produce sprays or clusters of flowers naturally. Finding larger, one to a stem flowers is the oddity. Take a look at the foliage. Sterling Silver's leaves are darker, bluer green than most HT foliage. There is a definite "bloom" to it, like the bloom or "ash" on a Concorde Grape. It gives a powdered or "dusty" look to the leaves and rubs off easily with your fingers. That might help you to narrow the identity down to fewer possbilities. Nothing in your description so far eliminates Sterling Silver as a possibility. And, nothing in it positively pinpionts it as the definitive ID. There have been many mauve modern roses which resemble Sterling Silver in many ways, mostly because MOST of them contain Sterling Silver in their ancestries. And, yes, sharp, detailed photos of all the various plant parts will certainly help! Kim |
- Posted by flaurabunda 6a, Central IL (My Page) on Wed, May 30, 12 at 16:22
Several come to mind, but like Jeri said, I'd hesitate to hazard a guess without seeing pics. Did you look at the monster I posted in the link below? |
Here is a link that might be useful: What to do about Blue Girl?
- Posted by lola-lemon none (My Page) on Wed, May 30, 12 at 16:24
I am not in SF right now- but i will ask my MIL to try to snap some quickly. I have cuttings here- so i have a few leaves. |
Blue Moon is much like Sterling Sliver, but even more fragrant. Might be worth checking out. Regards |
- Posted by lola-lemon none (My Page) on Wed, May 30, 12 at 19:38
Taoseeker, this rose is INCREDIBLY fragrant when newly opened. Oklahoma, is beside it and is not as boldly smelly. Spent blooms are moderate or mildly fragrant. Jeri- yes i read your Blue Girl Monster post with great interest. I truly thought this was CL blue moon (offspring of Sterling silver) until i read that yours had stiff tall canes. Until we deadheaded/pruned all the lower roses off this bush, and cleaned out some rusty spots it was pretty uniform and about as tall as wide. Plenty of bloom low down. Roseseeker, i didnt realize even HTs can bloom in sprays. Thanks for informing me that it's not that HTs wont spray like a FL , but rather Floribundas wont long stem. Also- i am unable to see any ash on my cuttings but they traveled in a wet towel. ;-/. |
- Posted by lola-lemon 6 (My Page) on Wed, May 30, 12 at 22:41
Here are a few pics. 2 are a little washed out as they were taken in full sun at high noon! Another note- I deadheaded (back to 5 leaf) a huge flush and I cut out anything with rust, which was about 1/4 of the plant. So, it doesn't look as full as it did. It is much narrower (the blooms were hanging off the sides before). My MIL misunderstood the "dusting" question, and noted that the petals were shiny (silver) instead. |
- Posted by lola-lemon none (My Page) on Wed, May 30, 12 at 22:48
- Posted by lola-lemon none (My Page) on Wed, May 30, 12 at 22:51
Thanks for the photos, Lola. I don't see anything about your rose which would enable me to state it is NOT Sterling Silver. If anything, the texture of the petals and especially the shape of the buds point more toward Sterling Silver than Blue Moon, Blue Girl or any other mauve modern rose I know. Blue Moon, etc., all have longer buds, hence longer petals, and are more translucent than those of Sterling Silver. As I said, I can't see anything which proves positive it IS Sterling Silver, but there are no indications it is NOT Sterling Silver. But, yes, it looks very much like Sterling Silver to me. Kim |
- Posted by flaurabunda 6a, Central IL (My Page) on Thu, May 31, 12 at 9:59
Yeppers.....doesn't look like mine. BG's leaves are not serrated on the edges like yours, Lola. |
- Posted by lola-lemon none (My Page) on Fri, Jun 1, 12 at 18:45
Thanks everyone for your input. I am happy to know this is likely Sterling Silver. I was really perplexed because is a little taller than Helpmefind indicates, and has no single stem blooms at all--... but now learning that this bloom style is completely acceptable on hybrid teas I will forever hope all my hybrid teas abandon their single stem averageness and become blooming machines like this Sterling Silver. It sure is a happy guy all these years in a pot with sick rose pals nearby. Glad I got a cutting cuz it's a winner! |
Sterling Silver CAN be a great rose, but only if it receives "high culture". Keeping it potted where the soil is warmer than in the ground and the surrounding air is warmer and likely drier (reduces fungal issues), will definitely push it to grow and flower. It has been used as a florist rose for many decades, only fairly recently replaced by an "improved" cultivar. It CAN also be a total dog if not given the best of everything, fed very well and kept warm, so what you're doing so far is the right thing for it. Once you can stand doing it, start keeping the flower buds picked off it to force it to grow into a larger, huskier plant. It will then surprise the dickens out of you with just how spectacular it can be. Kim |
- Posted by lola-lemon none (My Page) on Sat, Jun 2, 12 at 3:13
Kim, It's my mother in laws rose that is doing so well. It's potted and seems strong and healthy - a heavy pruning apparently revitalized it as it is better off than all the others right now. I have a few cuttings here in zone 6 which i am hoping will turn into as nice a rose as hers. I'll keep in mind your debudding advice when mine gets ready to put out. |
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Quoted from marjorie I need some advice here... I just received my midterm grade and I did not do so well.
Quoted from marjorie I need some advice here... I just received my midterm grade and I did not do so well.However, this was during a stressful time and I did not eat much meat at all and I am wondering if any o' s have felt better mentally when they incorporate meat back in their diet. I am starting to question alot of things about how smart I am, but I know something is lacking in my diet.... could it be just that I need more food overall or is it the meat?I am so tired of analyzing and then being stressed.
Quoted from yaeli My experience, there's NOTHING better for copious mental energy throughout the day like starting your day with juiced greens... and a portion of freshly cooked beef!!!! .... There's nothing else like it.
Quoted from Goldie EAT RIGHT and the rest will follow.. you have the answer.. learn from it.. you will not regret it..You are not the only one to question.. that is a good thing.. but when the answer stares you in the face.. then it is time to learn and follow through..Good luck, /// one failure is not worth fretting.. //do the next right thing and all will be OK.. all the best!!You might wish to try Trehalose Complex (Dr D) to clean up brain debree and make you feel better.. take it for 3 month.. or more..
Quoted from PCUK-Positive From my own experimenting I find that the following help with study for O'seating right for your type includinghalf a teaspoon of ghee personally I have a teaspoon every day with my breakfast and cook with it when ever I can.olive oil, half a teaspoon of flax oil and or fish oils for omega 3.an egg a day - DHAprotein turkey, beefvery little grain.very little sugar.good sleeping habits, good exercise habits (walking a lot at the very least) healthy surroundings trees, beach, greenery, sunlight. kind thought sand actions.I should point out that the response is pretty quick and works from 4 year olds upwards.
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Quoted from Eric I find that academics, as opposed to education, is extremely stressful... which, in turn, shuts my brain down. Hope your case isn't so dramatic, but don't forget to get plenty of exercise & take time for things you enjoy
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Quoted from Patty H Marjorie, what are you eating? Protein is critical for O's (I actually think everyone needs protein but just in different forms) but it doesn't always need to be red meat. I love fish and eat a lot of it, but I do eat red meat (beef and lamb mostly that I buy from a local, grass fed farm) and poultry (free range from the same farm). Eggs are good too! You should consider, if you are not already doing so, having protein for your first meal and some source of protein for every meal. I eat a lot of walnuts as well.
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This was in place when we left Orlando on July 2nd and it was one of the smoothest and quickest trips through security I've had since the Homeland Security implemented all the new security procedures.
My wife and I went through the expert line. I felt that since I'm a road warrior for work, I could easily tell my wife what she needed to do to qualify as an "expert" traveler...LOL


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Front Burner Brands, Inc. is a full-service and fast-casual restaurant management company that is affiliated with dynamic and niche-specific brands including The Melting Pot fondue restaurants, Burger 21 and GrillSmith restaurants as well as other concepts in development.
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Pants Party 2 and the end of Off Topic Week
August 3rd, 2012As I write this it has been 19 days since Miller Park Drunk Pants Party 2. It seems like yesterday and it seems like forever ago. I didn't write about it before because everyone who came knows they had a good time and everybody who didn't probably doesn't care. An average post gets anywhere from 500-1000 views and there were 60 people are our party. The odds are that you don't care, but I do and since this is the end of Off Topic Week I am going to talk about it a bit.
When we had the original Pants Party two years ago things were kind of messed up. I wasn't as prepared as I would have liked to been and I didn't really know what to expect. I was just a dude with a silly blog that somehow convinced a bunch of people he's never met to go to a party. I was nervous and worried and probably a little bit awkward at first. I was mad at myself for not budgeting correctly and losing a couple hundred bucks. I drank too much the night before to calm my nerves and ended up being late. Then the party started, I drank some beers, Ryan cooked some awesome food and everything was good. It was a really fun time and I have no regrets, but I knew it could have been better. Real life got in the way in 2011, but in 2012 there was no way I wasn't going to do this thing. Tyler and I discussed this party as far back as Game 5 of the NLDS. I wasn't going to let another year go by without having a party and thanks to my good friend Sam I was able to get it done.
I wanted everything about the party this year to be bigger and better. More food, more booze, more games, more prizes and t-shirts for everybody. I wanted a larger crowd and I wanted that larger crowd to have more fun than the previous party did. I wanted somebody to have sex in the bathroom. I was driven. If I had to spend the entire party in my H&M boxers to make that happen I would do it.
Everyone had fun. I can't speak for all of those who were at both, but I think we exceeded Pants Party uno in many ways. It just seemed more alive. The people who returned from the previous party had a camaraderie that carried over to this one even if they hadn't seen each other since that made everything a bit looser. The new people fit in great and I think if everything works out right we'll see about 80% or more return again next year. Which is an awesome number. Seriously, I love you guys.
I probably started fifty conversations that I couldn't finish that day. I'm really thankful for the sisters who made their way from Minnesota or California or wherever. I enjoyed the young crowd even if they did break all of my fashion rules and drink Mike's Hard Lemonade inside the game. Who invited the umpire? He was cool and all and I appreciate him bringing a crew with him, but you know how I feel about umpires. It sucked for Tony that his boys couldn't handle their liquor and no-showed on him, but it was cool that we got to party together. Tyler and the former Right Field Bleachers crew brought it as always. The Stevens Point people saved my life, but we'll get to that later. It was good to see the Madison bloggers alliance make an appearance. Love that all those Brew Crew Ball people were able to make it (except Kyle.) The guy and the girl where the girl lives in St. Louis, good luck with that. You guys seemed cool. A lot of my friends that I've sort of drifted from, but still enjoy (marriage cult) were able to make it and it was great to see them too. Nick, Nate, Matt, Ang and everyone else I am forgetting and didn't get enough time to talk to good to see you too. Thank you. My only regret is that I didn't get to spend more time with everyone and finish all those conversations I started.
At some point in the day I decided that we should all rip our sleeves off and wear them as headbands. Why? I don't know. I think it was a desire to look like Hulk Hogan or something, but as someone would point out to me later I ended up looking more like Brooke Hogan. After that things get a bit messy. We hit the Fridays and somehow I didn't get to the seat until the 6th inning. (A new personal record.) Didn't matter. I saw all the important runs, saw Axford close it down and the Brewers are now 2-0 at Pants Parties. After that some of us decided to hit the Friday's again and well... let's just say I told someone that they could drive my truck home without me and they listened. Then I told another friend that I didn't need a ride and he'd be alright to leave without me too. One more friend asked, I said no and the next thing I know this happened.
Passed out. In a car. Bound for Stevens Point. Three hours from where I live.
Best in the world? You know it.
Pants Party 2 was the very best day of my year and that's saying a lot because my year has been amazing, but it's true. It was the one day in my life when I was almost sure that everyone really liked me and were glad to have me around. People bonded over knowing me or who I was. How weird is that? It was a day in which I was able to say thank you to everyone for that and for putting up with me and all the dumb stuff I do. For that I threw a party and I am glad everyone liked it. I'll do it again next year if you'll still have me.
Well, that was fun. Thanks to everyone who stuck around while we ignored our favorite baseball team. We'll be back doing our thing on Monday. In case you missed anything here's what we did.
- facebook doesn't suck. people do.
- What X-Men power would be the best to have?
- AJ Lee: A GIF Appreciation
- Let's Talk About The Dark Knight Rises plotholes
- The Best and Worst Songs of the 90s
- Six stupid things people need to stop doing right now
- Chikara is the greatest thing ever and you should go see it in Milwaukee on 8/17
Read the ones about dumb people, the Chikara one (then come join me) and the music one. We'll be doing part two of that sometime.


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Blizzard giving serious consideration to mandatory authenticators {WoW}
Jan 10th 2010 12:03AM I play from New Zealand, and if i have to shell out around 30 bucks for postage and the cost of an authenticator I'll just cancel my account. No one here sells them, not even game stores so my only option is pay an obscene amount just because morons manage to lose their accounts. This just in, if you get your account hacked, it's because you're an idiot. And dont bother trying to say "OH BUT IT WASN'T HIS FAULT HE GOT HACKED". It is always their fault.
So heres hoping they DO put it in the box.
Patch 3.3: Fall of the Lich King Trailer {WoW}
Dec 8th 2009 6:30PM I still cannot view it :(
Patch 3.3: Fall of the Lich King Trailer {WoW}
Dec 8th 2009 6:29PM Lol at people who expected to play on a patch day as important as this one.
This has been happening for around 3 years whenever they install a massive patch. You would think people would realise this..
Reminder: Hunter and priest columnists application due on Friday {WoW}
Dec 8th 2009 6:23PM Skonged, Spriest's are average dps atm and we are not the lowest dps by far.
I normally pull around 6k and maxing out at around 7k dps in non gimmick 25 mans. Of course this depends on the raid setup (Gimmicky set ups are anything that increase's your dps due to buffs or power ups imo)
Sure, we need to be really geared. Just like any other damage dealing class.....and you have to remember we are not a PURE damage dealing class, like mages or rogues.
P.s I love boomkins xD 5% crit
WoW in the running for Game of the Decade {WoW}
Dec 8th 2009 4:05AM So what exactly has Halo done that the other 300 thousand first person shooters didnt do?
WoW in the running for Game of the Decade {WoW}
Dec 8th 2009 3:48AM Peggle beating Civ 4? wtf :/
As for Kotor vs WoW, its a tough call.
Kotor had THE best single player experience I have ever had. But Bioware has made a reputation for this so it was to be expected.
WoW however has had more of an impact in the culture of gaming.
Going to have to go with WoW for this one.
Spiritual Guidance: Patch 3.3 priest gear and changes {WoW}
Dec 6th 2009 6:58PM I'm dissapointed in our tier gear.
Hopefully the 25 man version pieces will actually be worth the amount of badges.
WoW.com is LFM: Priest and Hunter columnists {WoW}
Dec 4th 2009 8:33PM I applied for the Priest Columnist. Being a uni student whos majoring in Journalism should help right? :D
Win one of five TCG codes today on WoW Insider {WoW}
May 19th 2009 8:40AM damn, so many comments already....hope this is my new lucky number xD
Enter to win one of six loot card codes from WoW Insider and WoWTCGLoot {WoW}
May 13th 2009 11:00PM Teebu's Blazing Longsword.
I have it on my priest,got it when the Gates Opened, but I cant use it because priests cant use swords :(
I'm never going to sell it either, because its on the wow box and always gets ppl asking in trade where did i get it.


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How to Roll a Marijuana Joint
Three Methods:Rolling a Marijuana CigaretteRolling a Marijuana Cigarette With a Dollar BillRolling a Marijuana Cigar
So, you've been prescribed medical marijuana, but you have no clue how to prepare your first marijuana cigarette. Hmmm.....awkward. And who do you turn to for help when no one you know has a prescription? Good question. Why not read the steps below and teach yourself how to do it.
Method 1 of 3: Rolling a Marijuana Cigarette
1Choose your rolling paper. Choose thin rice or wheat straw paper in standard or king size. Plan to tear your paper down to size--wide and square is a good starting shape that offers versatility. You can get papers online, in convenience stores and tobacco shops.
- If you plan to carry your papers around with you, get a rolling paper protector. Put your rolling papers in this metal case to prevent them from bending and tearing.
- Carry spare paper. Gummed strips torn from a spare paper are great for mending tears, leaks and gaps.
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2Get your marijuana. Good quality marijuana that's been properly cured and stored is fragile. Handle the flower heads with care to protect the delicate THC glands and use sharp scissors to break up the bud. Imported bud is often forced-dried and compressed for storage and transit. It requires less care and can simply be broken up and crumbled into the mix. Store unused bud in a cool, dark place.
- Remove all seeds, stems and break or grind the buds into small pieces. Larger buds burn more slowly, which will cause your marijuana cigarette to burn unevenly. Stems are harsh to smoke and don't contain much THC. Plus, they can poke through the paper and ruin your marijuana cigarette.
3Make your mix. Some add tobacco, leaf or another herbal smoking mixture to the bud so it can "breathe" in the marijuana cigarette. Whatever you use, be sure the consistency is even and that you've broken up or removed any lumps or woody bits.
- Cannabis leaf. Cannabis leaf is used a lot in commercial marijuana. Ideally, the leaves are well-cured; if you get ones that came from the top of a flowering female plant, they can be really potent.
- Tobacco is a frequent adulterant in marijuana cigarettes rolled in Europe; these marijuana cigarettes are called "spliffs." Some users believe tobacco helps the cannabis burn properly and improves the taste of the smoke. The downside is the risk of unintended nicotine addiction-- possibly a reason why Europe today has higher cigarette smoking rates than the birthplace of modern cigarette marketing, the USA.
- Hashish. Hashish comes in many different forms with huge variations in quality. Most contain plant material and binding agents. The best is made by rubbing the sticky resin from flowering-tops, and the worst is full of chemicals. Hash is normally heated with a flame, crumbled into a powder and then mixed with tobacco or herbal smoking mixtures.
- Use hashish with care. Some users experience adverse reactions that range from mild anxiety to severe panic. Paranoia is possible and, although rare, acute psychotic reactions can occur.
- Resin oil. Genuine resin oil is very hard to come by and is incredibly potent. It comes in the form of a black, brown or transparent oily fluid that gets smeared across the rolling papers or blended into the mix.
4Make a roach. A roach is a piece of index card that's inserted into the end of a marijuana cigarette. It prevents a marijuana cigarette from clogging up, keeps pieces of marijuana from falling out, allows the smoke to flow through and stops a marijuana cigarette from dissolving in your mouth when it burns down to the end.
- Tear a thin strip from an index card or business card. Fold it as if your trying to make a fan like the ones little kids make and then roll the rest of the unfolded filter around the folded. It should look like a "W" in a circle.
- The width of the roach is a matter of personal preference. Wider ones let more smoke through, which produces a rougher smoke, while thinner ones cool the smoke but run a greater risk of clogging. Shoot for somewhere in the middle.
- Tear a thin strip from an index card or business card. Fold it as if your trying to make a fan like the ones little kids make and then roll the rest of the unfolded filter around the folded. It should look like a "W" in a circle.
5Roll your marijuana cigarette. There are several ways to roll a basic marijuana cigarette; this is a freestyle roll.
- Tear out one of the papers from the booklet and fold it in half lengthwise being sure the side with the glue is up.
- Twist one of the bottom corners of the paper. This will be the front.
- Place the green inside and make sure to distribute it evenly along the marijuana cigarette to ensure an even burn.
- Don't overload it or the marijuana cigarette won't close properly. On the other hand, don't be stingy with the mix or you'll end up with a "pinner."
- Pick everything up and roll it back and forth until the mix in the rolling paper is evenly dispersed and cylindrical in shape.
- Lay the roach down in the center at one end of the marijuana cigarette. Put the roach in before rolling saves hassle and makes it more likely that you'll get a perfect fit.
- Proceed to tuck and roll up the back half of the marijuana cigarette also sealing it by licking the glue.
- Twist the front end a little more then bite the tip off leaving a small nub.
- Lick the sticky strip of the paper and seal the marijuana cigarette. Lightly twist both ends of the marijuana cigarette to keep the weed from falling out.
- Tear out one of the papers from the booklet and fold it in half lengthwise being sure the side with the glue is up.
Method 2 of 3: Rolling a Marijuana Cigarette With a Dollar Bill
Rolling a marijuana cigarette with a dollar bill is a simple technique used by beginners.
1Load it. Load a dollar bill with your mix and shape it by gently rolling back and forth. If you're a novice or have trouble with freestyle rolling, using a dollar bill is a good way to start.
2Add your paper. Put a rolling paper sticky side up between your mix and the dollar bill.
3Roll it. Fold the bill in half and roll it upward with your thumbs. Make sure that the rolling paper is wrapping around itself to form a cylinder.
4Pull the marijuana cigarette out. Remove the marijuana cigarette from the dollar bill. Keep firm pressure on the paper so the marijuana cigarette doesn't unravel.
5Seal it. Lick the sticky strip of the paper and seal the marijuana cigarette. Lightly twist both ends to keep your mix from falling out.
Method 3 of 3: Rolling a Marijuana Cigar
1Get your materials. You'll need a cigar, marijuana mix, a knife or scissors, grinder and lighter.
2Cut it. Lick your marijuana cigar to make it moist. Take a blade or scissors and cut it lengthwise from butt to tip. With your thumb, slide the insides out. Do it slowly and gently so you don't tear the marijuana cigar wrapper.
3Tear off the end. Tear or cut off the rounded end of the marijuana cigar; creating this rectangular shape helps to decrease the chances of the wrapper rolling shut prematurely. Separate and use only the innermost layer of the marijuana cigar wrap so you'll get less nicotine.
4Lick the edges. Lick the edges to seal up any small tears. Then fold the wrapper down the center like you would when rolling a marijuana cigarette.
5Add the weed. Sprinkle a line of mix evenly down the length of the marijuana cigar. Be generous. You have to use enough mix to support the size of the wrap; otherwise, it'll collapse in on itself while you're trying to smoke.
6Roll it. Carefully fold and roll the marijuana cigar upward, shaping it as you go. Tuck the shorter side of the wrap around the mix and continue rolling. Be careful not to pinch the ends shut. Lick the remaining paper lengthwise and press down carefully.
7Bake the marijuana cigar. Run the flame of your lighter up and down the length of your marijuana cigar in order to "bake" it. Spin the marijuana cigar as you work. Your goal is to darken the color slightly and dry the wrap without setting the marijuana cigar on fire.
8Light it up. Hold the flame to the tip of the marijuana cigar. Spin it around to evenly distribute the heat and minimize the chance for developing a run.Ad
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- The point of twisting the tip is to make sure none of the contents spill out.
- Make sure it isn't too tight but not to loose either. Try to roll it as firm as a cigarette.
Sources and Citations
- http://www.weedfarmer.com/marijuana cigarette_rolling/roaches/the%20roach.htm
- http://www.smokingwithstyle.com/pot-etiquette/marijuana cigarette-etiquette/
- http://www.smokingwithstyle.com/pot-etiquette/marijuana cigarette-etiquette/rolling-marijuana cigars/
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Home › Academics › Colleges › Collins College of Business › About the College › Business Hall of Fame › Joseph W. Moeller
After graduating from TU with a bachelor's degree in petroleum marketing, Joe Moeller would be the first to admit his business career got off to a rough start.
His problem wasn't the usual challenge – finding employment, it was the fact he turned down what both his father and father-in-law thought was an excellent job at a big, well-known, well-established public company. Instead, Moeller surprised everyone by going to work for a small, little-known, recently formed private company called Hudson Oil.
What neither Moeller nor his family knew at the time was that Hudson Oil's parent company was destined to become part of a diversified global conglomerate that Forbes would call "the world's largest private company", or that Moeller was destined to become its president and chief operating officer. That company was Koch Industries, Inc.
An Oklahoma native (he was born in Holdenville), Moeller met his future wife – fellow TU student Mary Fellers – on a blind date. They married in 1964. By the time he graduated and went to work for Hudson Oil two years later, the Moellers already had the first of their three children.
Moeller has devoted his entire career to working at companies owned or operated by Wichitabased Koch Industries. He grew Hudson Oil's chain of gas stations from 126 to more than 300 before moving on to a role in refining. By the time he attended his 10-year TU reunion, Moeller was leading all of the U.S. marketing, trading and distribution activities for Koch Refining Company and its subsidiaries. By his 20-year reunion, he was a member of KII's board of directors. In the years that followed, he became president of Koch Petroleum Group and then of Koch Ventures, Inc., based in Scottsdale, Ariz. (where he and Mary have a home).
Moeller returned to Koch Industries' corporate headquarters in 1999, when he became president and chief operating officer for the company. It was during the six years of Moeller's leadership as president and COO that Koch Industries made two of the biggest acquisitions in its history – the $4.2 billion purchase of INVISTA from DuPont in 2004, and the $21 billion acquisition of Georgia- Pacific a year later. INVISTA, which accounted for more than 20 percent of DuPont's revenues, is famous for making LYCRA® spandex and STAINMASTER® carpet fibers. Georgia-Pacific, where Moeller later served as chairman, president and CEO, is the maker of Dixie® brand disposable cups, Quilted Northern®tissue, Brawny® paper towels and Walmart's best-selling item, Angel Soft® tissue.
Although Moeller has officially retired, he continues to serve as vice chairman of the board of directors for Koch Industries. He also cochairs KII's pension and investment committee and serves on the board of Flint Hills Resources. When not at home or attending board meetings, Moeller enjoys keeping up with his children, grandchildren and playing golf.


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I still wonder about the threath cost for the Bilbo Hero card. Is this 9 a misprint? Should it be 6?
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Jim Coccovillo of Woodhaven, chairman of CB 9's Public Safety and Consumer Affairs Committee — the panel that deals with liquor licenses — was unanimously elected the board's new chairman and will begin his term in April. He had no opposition.
"I think Jim is going to serve and represent this board with honor," Crawford said after the vote was taken.
Former chairman and current Second Vice Chairman Ivan Mrakovicic of Richmond Hill was elected first vice chairman and Crawford was elected second vice chairwoman. Raj Rampershad of Richmond Hill was elected executive secretary, replacing the outgoing Clark Whitsett, also of Richmond Hill.
The election results Tuesday night were preliminary and a final official vote will be published in the board's March minutes.
Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) also spoke at the meeting, fielding questions about redistricting, which gave his district a larger share of CB 9 than the previous lines, and rezoning. He announced that the Department of City Planning will move forward with the rezoning of Ozone Park, South Richmond Hill and South Ozone Park.
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"That A Breakfast to Remember has received such strong support from Vancouver's business community speaks to how determined our province's leaders are to see a world without dementia. We applaud their support of community members who are impacted by Alzheimer's disease or other dementias and research for a cure," says Alzheimer Society of B.C. CEO Jean Blake.


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For the last 6000 years, Ayurvedic medical practitioners prescribed turmeric (curcumca longa L.) to alleviate pain, balance digestion, purify body and mind, clear skin diseases, expel phlegm, and invigorate blood. Recently, neuroscientists, noting the low cultural incidence of Alzheimer's disease in elderly individuals living in Indian villages (just 1% of those aged 65 and older seem to contract the degenerative brain condition) turned their attention to the possible effects of flavonoids on brain function—specifically the photochemical curcuminoids present in turmeric. Today, Western medical science is proving, in study after study, the validity of turmeric as an anti-cancer, anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and, of course, anti—Alzheimer's agent.
Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the buildup of amyloid protein within the brain — much like plaque build- up on your teeth. In a study concluded in July 2007, the University of California, Los Angeles, reported that curcumin is effective in inhibiting the formation of the protein fragments that deteriorate brain function. They found that the low molecular weight and polar structure of curcumin allowed it to penetrate the blood—brain barrier and bind to the beta-amyloids preventing them from forming the disease-causing plaque.
Using blood samples from Alzheimer's disease patients, researchers found that the active ingredient of curcuminoids, bisdemethoxy-curcumin, boosted immune cells called macrophages to clear beta-amyloids. In previous studies in rats, curcumin "not only reduces the amyloid build-up, but also reduces the (brain's) response to the amyloid," according to UCLA researcher, Dr. Sally Frautschy.
Additional research has found that curcuminoids contain powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which are crucial for the relief of arthritis and for protection against g the risk of cancer.
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So they are getting off her and getting back on? Seems like that many childrens would be hard to corral. |
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My Early Girls are looking pretty haggard. This condition happens to any variety more or less(variety and/or severity of affliction) pretty much every year and I rotate my nightshades every 3 years. I "think" it's one of a few different things. Tell me what you think. Powdery mildew Tomato Suck Bug(see link) Mites(just a guess since I have no idea how to see them) Fusarium(another guess just because a had a green bean plant analyzed about 6 years ago and they said it had fusarium(can't remember which strain-- a or b I think.) but I haven't planted any nightshades here in over 3 years and I think Early Girls are VFF resistant. Here's some pics--- Any help and feedback is much appreciated and welcome. Thanks Kevin |
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Hi Kevin! I just wanted to say hi :) I have the same thing going on with my early girls. They are still producing though and the tomatoes still taste really good so I had just chalked it up to having mine in pots that are too small, bad water maintenance on my part and too much moisture-not enough sun in my neck of the woods. I had never heard of tomato suck bugs before. Yikes! Can you see rings on your vines? Those fires this week immediately freaked me out. I used to live in Fletcher Hills and seeing those huge fires coming over the hills a few years ago traumatized me to no end. Finally feels like we're getting a summer!!! |
Hey Jude. :) Not exactly rings, but definite lesions. Yeah. I never do tomatoes in containers. I have some oak barrels even. But i feel that the root system of indeterminate varieties is just too big for even those barrels. I might just start growing determinate varieties -- I guess this pest doesn't affect plants that grow for months and months. Yeah. Mine are still producing also. Just have slowed quite a bit. Good for you on the increased temps -- you should have some good months of harvesting. I grew up with the fires. I never like seeing them, but they never frighten me. It seems the firefighters stop them from ever reaching the houses in my subdivision. I, myself, am about a half mile from the hills here in Santee, Kevin |
I would suggest that you solarize your soil which means you will have a bed out of production for maybe 6 weeks. Also rotate nightshade vegetables yearly - takes tomatoes, eggplant and potatoes. Penny |
Penny: Yeah. I've tried. It's just very difficult in my plots. I have the backyard fence, then the soil for 4-6 feet wide, then a brick wall. It's a real struggle getting the plastic tucked in and air tight. Even with rotation, it still seems to be a problem. You forgot peppers in the nightshades. :) Kevin |
Crop rotation is not necessary. Just make sure your soil is healthy, add amendments yearly and you'll be fine. I've grown tomatoes for the last 6 years in the same place I dug in lots of compost and coffee grounds last year. Seems |
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I've been staring at this plain white cheapo cabinet for years now, Finally decided to just play a bit , month by month, I just grouted it and finished by painting places I couldn't get the grout to stick, I still need to do a few more touch ups but basically it's done. I wanted it to be Fiestay which is how I would love to do my countertop, though no way could I do as cool of a one at Flag.
My idea is just replace the horribly blah dirty 4x4 white tiles with 4x4 multi bright tiles... And that is way in the future.. Here's the cab...http://www.flickr.com/photos/mermaidmosaicsbythesea/3013284136/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mermaidmosaicsbythesea/3012448521/in/set-72157608348941803/ |
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I love this! It's certainly not blah now! Great job! |
- Posted by mermaid4life (My Page) on Sat, Nov 8, 08 at 17:32
sent this and then got the black screen of death, so just now getting back to showing the link |
Here is a link that might be useful: poison chest
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Love your new look on this chest. Great choice of colors. |
Looks great! Nice match to the mugs above!! Thanks for showing it! Jan |
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Oh, MER: I meant to comment on this beautiful little chest the other day when I responded to something else in your album. This is just darlin'. You REALLY are on a roll. WONDERFUL work. |
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I gotta say that i really like this product! I have moderate amount of cellulite and i purchased this product after a friend suggested it. I've been using it twice a day for about 12 days and i've noticed major difference on my skin... First of all, it' s signifficantly firmer, softer and most important, i've noticed that 30% of my cellulite has disappeared! I've tried more expensive products(Dior, Estee Lauder, Vichy) and this one is much better and much cheaper(costs like 12 euro). It does worth a try. I'll definately keep using it and i'll post an update after 2-3 weeks to let you know whether or not i've seen further improvement.
It did quite a good job. I didn't have a huge amount of cellulite, but this cream impoved the situation a lot. I could see first results within 3-4 days. I had tried some more expensive options (Vichy, Estee Lauder, Galenic) but Nivea was the best one.
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This product seems like such a hit-and-miss deal, if you read through the reviews... Unfortunately, for me it was a miss.
The basics: light blue gel-cream with a soft scent which fades after a while. I spreads nicely, even if it is a bit sticky. There is a need to wait a few minutes before getting dressed.
I used a whole tube, once a day, and I don't see any results. My skin remains as it was. I don't even notice softer skin..!
Maybe I'm just so biased against cellulite creams I don't believe any of them work (which I don't, not on the actual cellulite), but I do believe some make the skin much more hydrated, thus making for smoother-looking skin. Not here, not for me.
Needless to say, I won't be repurchasing.
I don't have much cellulite, but more then enough. I bought this in SA a year ago after I remembered the test they did on "how to look good naked". This one was the winner and one of the cheapest. Don't think I've seen it in Norwegian stores.
The smell is really strong, and the silicone leaves a very nice feeling on the skin. I used it for 3 weeks straight and did notice a difference. Now I'm going to use it again before summer starts.
I've never posted on this site before, despite being a member for a few years but this lotion has impressed me so much, I thought I should spread the word.
I've been looking for an effective anti-cellulite lotion and having heard the wonderful reviews about this product, I still remained skeptical it would work for me but it actually did. I had a moderate amount of cellulite on the front and back of my legs and the cellulite on the front has vanished completely (within a week!) and 80% of the cellulite on the back of my legs has disappeared - that took about 4-5 weeks to see those particular results. Definitely will purchase this again and again, especially as bikini season approaches!
Not the best cellulite lotion I have used. Still it's ok and I will finish the bottle. But nothing special really.
I wasn't sure if this was goin to work for me but i tried it out anyway and Im glad I did. but remember for it to work you have to use it everyday.
i'm pretty sure this product works unless it's just all the world's great magic powers. okay well, the lotion i think definatley works a lot. i was put on pills for schizophrenia which took me from like 140/50 pounds to almost 300 in like aprox. 2 years so when i stopped taking the pills i knew i shouldn't like loose weight too super quick so my skin can have time to naturally shrink so i don't have too much flab so i decided not to diet or exercize much and just use a bunch of products such as these for my skin. okay well now i'm under 200 and my cellulite and stretch marks are only slightly worse than they were before i gained the weight (when i was 17-20 i went from 115/20 to like 170 then back down to 130/40 range so i had gotten a bit of it bad from gain back then but i never did anything about it x cept palmers for the stretch marks). so i'd have to say this works well cuz if not i think i'd look a lot worse right now. i also take the pills and i'm thinking those are working well also cuz i haven't been dieting much at all like i eat way fatty greasy grainy foods and still been losing weight but i stopped taking the pills for the last few weeks and i stopped losing weight and fat as much. i was also taking diurex water pills 2 tho which i also stopped so now i'm going to just take these nivea pills and see how fast it goes for the next few weeks before i decide if i should bother to keep taking and buying the pills. my google search isn't resulting to well right now so i'm not bothering w/ the medical aspects but i did it already in the past and it seemed to make sense and be workable but of course not being educated as a doctor i wouldn't know for sure.
Almost done the bottle and haven't noticed any difference, used it on my butt and back of my thighs... I was expecting SOME results as I have 20 year old skin and just noticed cellulite beginning...but no results... no firmness even whatsoever.
Does leave the skin silky smooth, and smells great... but so does a regular body lotion.
trying the silhouette one next...


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Ok so I have used Healbot to cleanse to this point and it's not bad, but I wanted to give Grid a shot. That said, is there a way to set it up so that I simply need to click the target's square on Grid to cleanse them? Thanks for any and all replies .
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You can use mousover macros or grab clique. Clique+grid is the same as healbot but with more options and customization
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