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Weight & Eating Disorder Questions
Blog Questions
1. When did you start Oh She Glows?
I started Oh She Glows on October 31, 2008. You can read my first post, Boo, if you'd like to see where it all began.
2. Why did you decide to write a blog?
I started the blog with hopes of talking about food and my recovery from an eating disorder. Even though it felt terrifying to talk about so openly, I reassured myself that no one was reading anyway. However, within the first few months, my readership grew and grew. Before long, I had connected with other women from all over. It ended up being therapeutic and healing to talk about my 10-15 year long battle with food and weight because for the first time I realized I wasn't alone. I didnt have to hide anymore.
In the beginning, the blog didn't really have a focus; I wrote about anything and everything. As my relationship with food improved, I narrowed my focus on creating healthy recipes. Oh She Glows is now a celebration of my renewed zest for life and the good food I enjoy along the way. Not coming from a food or photography background, I had to teach myself how to cook, style, and shoot my creations. It's been an adventure to say the least and I have learned so much.
3. Why did you call the blog Oh She Glows?
The name represents the happy glow that comes from the inside when I'm treating myself well. After I had been in recovery for a while, my friend Leah told me something I will never forget: "I can tell that you're being good to yourself because you have a real glow now that you didn't have before." Her words always stuck with me and it became my goal to glow throughout recovery. When I was brainstorming blog names, I wanted something that was catchy and had the word "glow" in it. I first thought of 'She Glows', but I discovered that the domain was already taken, so I decided on 'Oh She Glows'. I'm really glad that I didn't go with 'She Glows' because I feel like Oh She Glows is a great fit. To this day, the name still has a lot of personal meaning in my life and I'm sure it always will.
4. How did you make your blog successful/How can I make my own blog grow?
One of the most important factors, in my opinion, is publishing high-quality content. You can have the best-looking website out there or the most active social media, but if you don't have solid, reliable content it will be difficult to keep people reading. It's important to know what is already out there in the blogosphere and then ask yourself what unique things you can contribute. Find out what your passions and talents are and then translate this into a blog. Whatever you do, make sure it's from the heart. There is only one you out there and that's what people want to see.
Quality trumps quantity any day. In 2009, my content shifted from blogging 3 (often rushed) times per day (yes, that's 21 times a week!) to 5-7 times per week. As a result, my posts consistently improved because I had more time to work on each one. If blogging once a day isn't going to fit into your schedule, be realistic and find what works for you. Now that I'm working on a cookbook, I'm posting around 2-3 times per week, which to be honest, still feels like a lot because each post takes much longer to produce and I'm often testing and shooting over 10 recipes a week.
Social Media, to me, is one of the best options out there for any type of promotion. Twitter, Instagram (love!), Pinterest, and Facebook are great platforms to get your blog out there and I highly recommend using all of them. Pinterest is now my second biggest traffic referral source and Facebook is my third. The only thing I don't like about social media is that it takes up so much time.
5. How many hours a day do you spend on your blog? What does your work include?
Blogging and working on my cookbook are my full-time jobs, but it didn't start out this way. When I started my blog, I was working full-time as a researcher, commuting 2-3 hours per day, and blogging 3 times a day. Sounds crazy, right? Well it was, but I fell in love with blogging and it kept me going. Eventually, I left my job, opened an online bakery, and kept pursuing my blog. Almost 4 years later, I'm working on my first cookbook and blogging full-time.
On a typical day, I start working around 7:30am and work until dinner around 7ish. At night, I will often check comments and email and I'm often planning recipes for the next day. I also work part of Saturday and Sunday, especially with the cookbook taking up a lot of time these days. I estimate that I work about 70 hours a week.
My blog work includes things such as recipe creation, recipe testing, writing/editing, photography, editing photos, responding to comments, questions, and emails, social media, staying up to date with food trends/info, media and press opportunities (such as interviews), freelance work, and website development. I love the variety!
6. When are you going to write a cookbook?
Good news – my first cookbook was released on March 4, 2014! Click the link for all the info.
7. Can I use one of your recipes on my own blog?
If you have not changed the original recipe I prefer that you simply link to the original. If you have changed the recipe significantly, feel free to post it along with your changes and a link back to the original recipe.
8. Can I use your pictures on my blog?
I do not permit the use of my photographs without consent. If you ask me, I'm usually fine with it pending that proper credits are provided.
9. Where can I learn more about the press/media Oh She Glows has had?
You can view my Press page here.
10. What kind of camera equipment do you use?
I recently upgraded to the Canon 5D Mark III body which I love. My most-used lens for food photography is the 100 mm 2.8.
All other camera equipment (such as tripods and gear heads) can be found in my Amazon photography store.
11. What are your advertising policies?
For my advertising policies, please see the bottom of this post. Please note that my goal is to have vegan-friendly advertising on my site and I block as many meat, dairy, leather, weight-loss, etc ads as I can. If you see something offensive on the site, do not hesitate to email me along with a screenshot of the ad. adinquires [at] ohsheglows [dot] com Thanks for your help! It is hard to stay on top of when it's just myself and my husband monitoring and I often don't see ads run outside of Canada.
12. Do you have any help with your work? Are you looking for an intern or recipe testers?
Aside from my amazing husband who helps with programming and advertising, I do everything else on my own. I'm the one responding to your comments, questions, chatting on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and of course what you see on the blog each week. I'm not looking for an intern at the moment, but I may need to hire help at some point in the future. If I do so in the future, it will be a paid position.
At this point, I have enough recipe testers for the book, but I will be sure to mention it on the blog or Facebook if I'm looking for more testers. Thanks for asking and offering to help!
13. What breed is your cat? Do you own a dog?
Ok this isn't a blog question, but I didn't know where to put it! Sketchie is a Bengal and is bat-shit crazy, wild, extremely social, hilarious, and unpredictable. Eric, the life-long cat man, bought Sketchie several years ago when I was entering grad school. I always grew up with dogs, so I didn't know what to expect from a cat. Well, that crazy cat grew on me like a weed. I love him to death and pretty much any cat who crosses my path now. I think cats have the most hilarious personalities and quirks. Of course, I still love dogs, so I do have plans on rescuing a dog in the near future. Hopefully Sketchie doesn't mind…
Aside from this, I have a crazy dream of owning a rescue animal farm someday in the future. I adore animals so much and I think it would be so amazing to be able to give them a good home and shower them with love and affection. Animals are so intelligent, loving, and often do not get the appreciation they so deserve.
14. Where can I find the products you use every day?
You can find many of my favourite kitchen gadgets, cookbooks, food products, and photography equipment in my Amazon store. Thanks for your support!
School & Business Questions
1. What did you go to school for?
I graduated with both an undergraduate honours degree and a graduate Master's degree in Social-Personality Psychology.
2. Why did you decide to start your own online bakery?
After pursuing graduate studies and working in the field, I realized that research did not fulfill me on so many levels. I didn't want to live my life being unhappy with my career, so I made the tough decision to quit my job and find something that would fulfill me. Creating delicious and healthy baked goods is one of my passions in life, so I decided to translate this into a business by opening up Glo Bakery. I have since closed Glo Bakery in 2011 to pursue my blog and cookbook full time, but it was a learning experience I will never forget. I'm still toying with the idea of opening the bakery at some point in the future. Next time, I would like to have the bars made and produced outside of my home so I could still pursue my blog and cookbook goals.
You can read all about my career series called 'A Year Can Change A Lot' on this page.
3. How did you start your own business?
This is one of my most frequently asked questions and it is also one of the most difficult to answer because it took me several months of random research to start up my bakery business.
The first thing I did was Incorporate Glo Bakery with the Federal Government. I also had to file a Nuans report which is a business name query. After incorporation, I called one of my town representatives and found out if they permitted in house food businesses. I took a Food Safety course with my local health department and I had a food inspector come in to inspect and approve my bakery space. This is done on a yearly basis. I also registered my business with the town by purchasing a yearly business license. Costs add up very quickly when running your own business, especially in the start up phase!
After I had my papers in order, I began the long process of recipe development, nutritional analysis, website development, and packaging/labeling testing.
It's a blur, really!
Weight & Eating Disorder Questions
1. I read that you suffered from an eating disorder. What did you suffer from and how did you recover?
I suffered from Anorexia and ED-NOS from the age of 11 until my early twenties. I restricted my calorie intake much too low for my activity level, I over-exercised, and I engaged in binge eating when my body couldn't handle the deprivation. If I could do it over, I would've treated my body so much better than I did and got help much earlier.
For many years, I did not think I had a problem, even though others around me did. It caused huge fights with family members all the time. My eating disorder was never really about the weight or food though; it was about asserting control during times when I felt like my life was out of control. The obsession with calorie restriction and exercise was merely a mask and a way to feel in control of my life. It took many years for me to realize that I had a problem and it took even longer for me to admit that I needed to recover and get help.
Recovery is an on-going process and I don't think it ever ends. One of the best things I did when entering recovery was seeing a counselor who specialized in ED's. My counselor helped me develop positive coping strategies to fight the negative thoughts that I had about myself. I really do not think I could have recovered had I not seen a professional, especially because the ED habits were ingrained in me for 10 years. It is really hard to recover on your own and I always recommend seeking out a professional to others in the same position.
Aside from seeing a counselor, I decided that I had to stop counting calories and weighing myself; both of which were completely toxic habits in my life for years. I would often let the number on the scale determine whether I had a good day or a bad day and I would not listen to my hunger cues, but to how many calories I 'allotted' for the day. It was a miserable way to live and I knew I had to stop.
But stopping was not easy. Many of you write me, frustrated, because you cannot stop counting calories or weighing yourself. The truth is, it took me a couple years to finally rid myself of both of these habits. It's not an overnight miracle. I figured that I counted calories for over 10 years and to expect that I could just instantly stop was not realistic. My advice is to start small. Don't count the calories in a small snack or drink, and gradually work your way up over time. I had many relapses with calorie counting, but as long as I was working toward my goal of recovery, I knew that eventually I would get there. Now, it doesn't even occur to me to count calories anymore! The habit was definitely broken. I feel so free and I'm much more in-tune with my hunger cues.
My last piece of advice is to surround yourself with positivity. Find other friends who have similar goals as you and be each other's support system. You need a good circle of influence. Focus on the great things about yourself, instead of what you don't have. Ultimately, the way you feel will guide you. When I was not treating myself good, I was unhappy all the time. Eventually I got sick of being unhappy and I did something about it. As I began to trust myself, I started to feel alive again.
I used to think that I was a product of my environment, but I now believe that I am in control of my happiness. Happiness did not come and find me. I created it…and I worked very hard for it.
See also, my 5 tips on beating the obsession.
2. Can you help me with a plan to lose weight or give me advice on my exercise regime or diet?
I am sorry, but I'm not qualified to help you with a diet or exercise regime.
3. How did you stop binge eating?
Please see my posts on Binge Eating here:
4. How much do you weigh?
I don't feel the need to weigh myself, but I can tell you that I am a Size Healthy. I prefer to go by how my clothes fit!
Food & Recipe Questions
1. What do you eat in a typical day/How many calories do you eat a day?
What I eat from day to day varies greatly with all the recipe testing I do, but you can get an idea of my typical meals by checking out my Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner categories on my Recipes page. I typically start my day with 2 cups of water, followed by one of the following: a Green Monster or Vegan Overnight Oats and herbal tea. Lots of tea…always!
For lunch, I love eating leftovers and anything that is quick and easy. I rarely spend more than 5 minutes prepping my lunch because time is very short during the work day and I need all the natural photography light I can get. I might have leftover casserole or salad or open-faced veggie sandwiches with a protein like beans or veggie burger, along with fruit for dessert.
I typically have a couple snacks during the day as I can't go more than a few hours between my meals. I've always been a big snacker!
For dinner, I am a huge fan of 'one-pot' or 'one-dish' meals and we often eat simple, basic whole foods, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices. I especially love hot soup, curry, and chili in the winter and eat them at least once a week.
I do not count calories, but I would guess that I eat around 2,000 calories per day. I always eat when hungry and since I started doing this, I have 100% rid myself of binge eating. I now believe that most of my binges were due to severe calorie restriction.
2. Where can I find 'x' ingredient?
I buy my ingredients from five places: 1) Wholesale from Ontario Natural Food Co-op, 2) Bulk Barn, 3) Loblaws/Superstore (natural foods section, mostly), 4) Whole Foods and 5) Organic Garage in Oakville. Please see my Online Guide to Vegan Shopping post for online vegan-friendly stores around the world.
3. Do you buy mostly organic food?
I do believe that organic food is an investment in my health and the environment and I try to buy organic whenever my budget allows. I also rely on the Dirty Dozen list to guide my purchases. I've been eating organic produce for so long now I can actually taste the pesticides on non-organic produce! It's scary really. I also try to buy in bulk as much as possible. For example, I buy my oats, other grains, and nuts often by the 10 pound bag from ONFC. The price is much, much lower when buying in bulk. The freezer is your friend. I try to buy locally as much as possible and I purchase an organic CSA share in the summer. I chose to spend money on quality food and make cutbacks in other areas of my life. For example, I don't spend much money on entertainment or clothing, but I will drop cash for pure, delicious whole food any day.
4. Where do you buy your bulk food?
I purchase bulk food from Ontario Natural Food Co-op, Whole Foods Bulk Bins, and Bulk Barn.
5. What are your favourite meal recipes?
Check out my popular recipes page.
6. Where can I find delicious vegan desserts my whole family will love?
Check out my dessert recipes here.
7. I can't find this recipe of yours I am looking for, where can I find it?
If you cannot find a recipe you are looking for on my recipes page (try my new recipage for easy searching), you can try using the search bar on the right sidebar of the blog. Another quick way to locate a recipe is to simply search in Google 'Oh She Glows + [name of recipe you are looking for]'. It will bring the recipe up 92.384% of the time. Approximately.
8. What can I substitute for maple syrup, agave, brown rice syrup, etc? Do you use stevia?
These questions are tricky because it really depends on the recipe. Maple syrup and agave tend to be the same consistency, so I find them interchangeable, however keep in mind that agave is sweeter per tablespoon than maple syrup. As for a sub for brown rice syrup, if you eat honey you can sub honey in for brown rice syrup or if you don't eat honey check out this new Bee Free Honee product. I haven't tried it yet as I can't get it here in Canada, but I've heard great things about it. You can also try coconut nectar syrup as it has a similar consistency to brown rice syrup. For granulated sugar, I love to use organic Sucanat, organic coconut sugar, organic brown sugar, and organic cane sugar.
I do not use stevia in my diet or in my recipes, for a couple reasons: first, I really don't like the taste of stevia, and second, I just discovered that it gives me really bad headaches. I realized this because there is stevia in a protein powder I bought and I was getting all kinds of bad headaches. Well, I cut it out and my headaches have gone away. I just don't think my body likes it! I prefer to use unrefined sugar like coconut sugar which has a low Glycemic index and is all natural.
9. What is a 'flax' egg?
A flax egg is a mixture of 1 tablespoon of ground flax seed and 3 tablespoons of water. It is used in vegan baking to replace a traditional hen's egg. When mixed with water, ground flax gels up and the texture is almost identical to an egg. While the flax egg is a great binding agent in many recipes, it does not work with every recipe.
10. How has your eating evolved over the years?
I grew up eating a very traditional "meat and potatoes" diet as a child and teenager. My parents both worked full-time so quick and easy meals like Hamburger helper with a canned vegetable on the side were the norm. When I left for university, I experimented with a vegetarian diet for a while only to go back to eating animal products because I didn't have access to many vegan options. In mid-2009, I shifted my diet to plant-based after learning more about nutrition, the meat and dairy industry, and factory farming. I fell in love with creating delicious plant-based recipes and sharing them on this site. My goal is to show others that "vegan" isn't code word for weird, unappetizing food! No matter what your current diet is, I hope you'll be inspired to incorporate some of my recipes into your life.
11. What is a Green Monster?
A Green Monster is what I started calling my green smoothies back in 2009. Please see 'The Story of the Green Monster' and my Classic Green Monster recipe posts. You can also visit my Green Monster Website for more info and hundreds of reader recipes.
12. How often should I drink a Green Monster? What is your favourite recipe?
I can't tell you what amount is right for your diet, but I have a Green Monster a few times a week. It is important to get a variety of foods in the diet and I like to make sure I eat a variety of greens. My favourite 'go-to' recipe is The Classic Green Monster recipe. I recommend trying kale in your green monsters to change up from spinach. Spinach is high in Oxalic Acid which may hinder calcium absorption. You can also cook spinach to reduce the OA content (read more from Dr Weil here). I take a calcium/magnesium supplement (taken apart from a green smoothie) as extra insurance.
13. What vitamins do you take?
After trying tons of brands of vitamins over the years, here are the products I LOVE (click link for more info):
14. How do you resist all of your baked goods? What do you do with leftovers?
Wait, I'm supposed to resist them?! Well, I bake so much that I don't feel the urge to go crazy on them, but of course it does happen now and then! I have a major sweet tooth, but I do try to find a balance like anyone. I always store leftovers in the freezer. Eric also takes many leftovers into work to share with coworkers or I give them to friends/family. Nothing goes to waste.
15. Where did you get your Glass Straw and the small colourful spoons? What about the cutlery that looks like sticks?
The glass straw is from Glass D'harma and the colourful spoons are from Crate and Barrel. They are called 'Appetizer Spoons'. The "stick-like" cutlery is from West Elm.
16. What brand of blender/food processor/mixer/juicer do you have?
For all of my loved kitchen appliances, please see my Amazon store for the complete product listing.
Running & Fitness Questions
1. How did you start running?
Please see this post on my running journey from 1 minute to 10 miles!
2. Where can I read about your race recaps?
Please see my Race page for all of my race recaps.
3. How did you injure your knee in 2012?
In the spring of 2012, I injured the inside of my right knee while lifting a heavy box of cookbooks during a move (oh the irony). The pain was very bad at first and of course I stopped exercise immediately, taking a whole month off any activity. Then the pain decreased slightly and often I would only feel it when walking or if I tried to run (ok, "only" is not the right word because I spend every day on my feet so it greatly impacted my life). I went to PT for it and had zero relief from pain and the PT had no idea what was wrong. So finally, in the fall I had a MRI after meeting with a sports doctor in August. The MRI revealed a torn meniscus which is exactly what the doctor thought it was! I was upset (but not surprised), however so relieved to finally know what was going on inside of my knee! Not knowing, is much worse than knowing.
I have the option of getting surgery for my torn meniscus, but I do not meet with the surgeon for a consult until February 2013. My sports doctor has encouraged me to stay as active as I can. I've ramped up my leg and knee strength exercises to build the muscle that supports my knee. My pain has been so much less over the past couple months and I am finally back to speed walking on the treadmill and feeling pretty good, although the motion in the knee is still fairly limited (for example, if I crouch down and do a "crab walk" this causes a lot of pain). I have a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon in Feb 2013 about my torn meniscus and we will discuss my options and benefits/risks of surgery. He will take a look at my MRI scan images to assess my type/location of tear.
Aside form speed walking and yoga, I've been doing a ton of strength training. My husband and I are doing the 100 pushup challenge (I'm currently on week 5! Eric completed it successfully) and also the 200 sit up challenge (completed it, but Im restarting week 6, every week) to build muscle. I am feeling so strong. This injury has taught me to appreciate what my body CAN do and not focus on what it can't do. Running was such a big part of my life, but life always goes on. I never thought I'd be out of running for 8+ months in 2012 (and possibly for a long time), but that just goes to show you that you never know what life will bring. Roll with the punches. I have so much of my health to be thankful for, so I count my blessings each day and do what I can.
If I could do it all over again I would have met with the sports doctor much sooner than I did. I basically went through a crappy 7-8 months without any answers and a lot of frustration. I'll be sure to update this in Feb after I've met with the surgeon and I'll keep you posted on whether I go through with surgery or not. Thank you for your concern!
UPDATE: July 2013
After meeting with the orthopedic surgeon in Feb, we opted not to move forward with surgery. My pain from the torn meniscus has decreased steadily and he didn't feel like it was necessary to operate. Whew. I still experience twinges of pain in my knee, especially when I'm active, but it's not as bad as it was last year. My doc has encouraged me to remain active and build muscle, so that's what I've been doing! When you tear a meniscus, it's usually something you have to deal with for life (it never really goes back to how it was before), so that is hard to come to terms with, but I'm just trying to stay positive and do what I can to help the situation.
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{ 391 comments… read them below or add one }
- May 23, 2010
Love your blog! Your juices look so yummy that I'm starting to consider buying a juicer. Have you ever written in more detail about juicing – "how to", juicer recommendations, benefits, etc.?
- June 1, 2010
you blog is so inspirational! thank you for addressing so many important issues to other young women struggling with similar eating disorders. I too have been dealing with obsessive dieting, counting calories and extreme restrictions. I look forward to pouring over your posts and gleaning as much wisdom as I can! Again, thank you so much :]
also, how can we subscribe to your blog? I only see your "follow me" on the side for your social networks..
- January 23, 2011
I just wanted to say Thank You for the inspiration and motivation that your blog provides. I have gained so much from your blog. I have told all my friends and family about it.
I have been blogging for about a year and recently started food blogging (one of my goals for the new year) when I ran across your blog online. Your recipes are wonderful! I am going to try many of them.
I also have been up and down with weight and eating issues even though I am not what most people would consider overwwight; but it's how you feel in your skin makes all the difference. I almost felt like I was reading a mirror image of my problems when I read your Before+After and Road to Recovery.
You are a true inspiration. Please keep doing what you do. I am aspiring to make as much progress. - January 26, 2011
Angela: I love your website! I've been using your recipes for about a month, and enjoying eating more cleanly and naturally. Have you tested white sauces made with almond milk and other vegan substitutes for milk? I've found this lovely spinach lasagna recipe, but want to leave out the milk for the white sauce. I'd appreciate any comments you can offer.
- January 27, 2011
Hi Angela, I've been reading your blog for about a year now. I've never commented before now, but I read almost daily. I really appreciate all the work you put into your site, and your encouraging heart.
I was wondering if you could pass on your info for CSA. I want to sign up by spring. I'm pretty sure I'm in your area. Have a great day! Thanks, Katrina - February 1, 2011
Hi! I'm new to the overnight oats thing, but I'm wondering — what kind of oats to you buy exactly? Any particular brand? Do you buy the old fashioned oats or steel cut? I want to make sure I buy the right kind. I can't wait to try your pb and cherry jam overnight oats! Thanks for your wonderful blog!
- February 1, 2011
Hi! I have been trying out some of your recipes and I love them, but I don't have a very efficient food processor so I have a hard time getting the right consistency with some recipes. Do you have any recommendations for good food processors that aren't too expensive? Thanks!
- February 1, 2011
Hi Angela, I was trying to find a homemade bar similar to the store bought strawberry nutri-grain bars to make for my son and I stumbled upon your blog for the strawberry oat squares with homemade jam about a week ago. I have yet to try them, but can't wait too. I have to say that I can't get enough of this blog. I am not a vegan, but I'm looking to start incorporating more vegan substitutes into my meals. I have a question- what would you consider to be some key staple ingredients to have at hand for the majority of your Cookie/Cake/Muffin recipes? Thank you, Jenni
- February 1, 2011
Hi Angela, I was trying to find a homemade bar similar to the store bought strawberry nutri-grain bars to make for my son and I stumbled upon your website for the strawberry oat squares with homemade jam about a week ago. I have yet to try them, but can't wait too. I have to say that I can't get enough of this website. I am not a vegan, but I'm looking to start incorporating more vegan foods into my meals. I have a question- what would you consider to be some key staple ingredients to have at hand for the majority of your Cookie/Cake/Muffin recipes? Thank you, Jenni
- February 4, 2011
Hello Angela, Been following your blog for a while, and after reading the Omnivore's Dilemna and seeing Food Inc., I've made the decision to begin transitioning my life to a vegetarian/borderline vegan lifestyle. In my head I know I need to for my health, you've convinced my heart that I can be fulfilled when I do. First things first, I'm eliminating processed foods from my diet. What I was wondering was – how do you outfit a vegetarian/vegan pantry? What are your staple items? I did a search on your site to see if you've done a post about what you need/use all the time, and couldn't find one. Any guidance would be appreciated! Thanks! Farrah
- February 8, 2011
I LOVE the fact that you don't weigh yourself — I haven't weighed myself for 2 years–it's funny to see other people get freaked out when you tell them you don't know what you weigh. It's such an obsession! I always ask people why they think they need to know what they weigh, and it's hard for people to come up with a good reason. As a society, we've really been robbed of our ability to be in tune with our bodies and know if we are healthy….it's crazy that a number on a scale is supposed to do that for us! Love your site!
- February 11, 2011
Great Blog!
I have been reading for awhile and was browsing your FAQ section. I know you are not a registered dietician or anything but do you have any tips on soda? Specifically, how to limit or give it up??? I have been trying to give up Dr. Pepper for a couple of YEARS now and just can't shake the habit! Lots of people tell me not to give up something I love so much but I can't help but think I would be better off without the empty calories and sugar. Plus, I have about 10 to 15 pounds of extra weight that needs to come off. I'm sure I could do without the 150-200 calories a day of DP!
What do you think Angela???
Misty - February 13, 2011
Hi Angela,
I have a question! How do you usually grind your flax seeds?
Greetings from Iris
- February 13, 2011
Hi Angela,
I have been reading your blog for maybe 3-4 months now. Currently I am still trying to recover from my own ED and have been seeing specialists for a year and a half now. Your blog, however, has helped me appreciate food for all of the benefits it can provide not just health-wise. I am too a runner, and run for my university so recovering has not always been easy esp. being part of such a competitive environment. All of your recipes inspire me to try new horizons and not be as afraid of food as I once was. thanks for allof the positive energy you exude through blog.-Starla G.
i made your granola today and absolutely am going to stop buying it.
your homemade one is 1000x tastier - February 15, 2011
I was wondering what kind of vegan protein powder you use. I'm having a hard time trying to find a suitable one.
Your site is sooo wonderful, keep it up! I check it everyday to see what delicious food you are cooking up (and to see little Sketchie…he's so cute). - February 16, 2011
I love your blog. Green monster usually satisfies my urge for a cold drink after my work out and boosts up my energy levels for the day. But I recently read that the nutrients, especially Vitamin E and iron, in uncooked spinach are not absorbed 100% by the body. Is that true?
- February 17, 2011
Hi there, I just recently started my own glo journey. I am 25 years old, highest weight 215 (although I admit no one could believe it, I looked more in the 180′s range just due to the fact I distribute so evenly) and lowest weight (unhealthy time for me) 137. I am currently down 12 lbs and really starting to accept a cleaner path of eating and enjoy exercising for ME. My goal is in the mid 140′s.
Just out of curiosity, have you done any baking with quinoa flour? If so, are there any of your recipes in particular that you recall using it and it turned out quite successful? I am quite good at eating healthy snacks and main courses, but eating healthy desserts is tricky for me. That said, I only really have one "sweet" a week, because I fear getting back into old, bad habits, and once a week gives me the power to indulge without making it an every day affair.
- February 17, 2011
ALSO… thank you so much for your blog! I love your recipes, love your inspiration. You are an angel!
- February 17, 2011
Hi Angela. I love your page and I would have to say that it is very inspiring to many people. I have been trying to make the transition over to vegetarian/vegan for a while now and it seems that I always fall back into eating something I shouldn't; example: when I want some sushi I just go and get some and I cant seem to get past cravings. I also have been starting to work out but it seems that I have to pray extra hard for motivation in doing so. I know your struggles with your eating disorder and your eating lifestyle from the past, but when you began to change did it take you long to get motivated to run? Or continue on a consistent meal plan without giving in?
- February 19, 2011
HI Angela! I have been following your blog for little over a year now and love everything about it! Thank you so much for taking the time in creating recipes that are not only healthy but delicious!
I live in rural Alaska and have to order all my groceries online as we have no grocery store. Is there a post of your "staple" ingredients. As in, ingredients that you keep on hand and in bulk? Also, is there an online natural food store that you have used?
Thanks in advance, and I look forward to your next post!
- July 25, 2011
Hi Angela,
I love your blog and was wondering if you could tell me the species of cat your adorable Sketchie is?
Thanks! - August 5, 2011
HI There!
I like your blog and was searching for a good picture of a berry crisp that I could use in a recipe book I am putting together. Would you consider allowing me to use it? Most people who have allowed me use of their pictures let me add a photo credit with their name and website.
This book may potentially get pretty widespread distribution online, so a photo with your website could bring you some extra traffic. Please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you so much!
P.S. YOu look great and kudos to you for turning your health around. - August 13, 2011
where do i find the link to sign up for your blog? love it and you are an inspiration!
- August 16, 2011
Hi Angela!
I have really come to love your blog over the past year or so and I really appreciate what you have to offer and your perspective on healthy living.
Do you have any tips for getting my blog out there? I love blogging and sharing food, fitness, and stories is something I really enjoy but am at a loss on how to be more "out there" or in the loop on blogging.
Any tips or thoughts?
Thank you! - August 17, 2011
Hi Angela, First off love the site :) I was visiting your other site Glo Bakery because I was interested in purchasing some of the bars. However, I noticed all of them have peanut butter in them, this was a little disipointing… see I can not have peanut butter because I am not able to digest peanuts…all other nuts are fine.
Do you think you will ever make a bar that doesn't have peanut butter in it? If so I would love to be able to place an order, and give your bars a try.Sincerely,
Christina Burt
Victoria, BC - August 18, 2011
Hi Angela-
just want to say how inspiring you are. I was just reading about how you were able to give up calorie counting. Im 25 and this has been something I have been obsessed with since I was 14. It is really hard to stop. Im going to take your advice and try and do it gradually. Because like you said, it controls your life and is not a healthy way to live. Would be great to hear if you have any more tips. Nice to see you have had success with this! - August 23, 2011
Hello Angela,
Do you have a way that I can contact you privately? Or do you keep it all open?
amie sue
- September 1, 2011
how do i subscribe? can i do that?
- September 1, 2011
thanks, didnt even see that (:
- September 6, 2011
Greetings from Sunny Cape Town, South Africa! From 1 vegetarian runner to another vegan runner, thank you SOOO much for introducing me to Blackstrap Molasses!! Hopefully goodbye to the iron supplements!!! (If only strawberry daquiri's contained iron lol)!! I will be trying without fail to source this product locally. Can I ask, is the brandname "Wholesome Sweetners"?
Fab Blog Angela, love it! - September 8, 2011
Hi Angela! I am trying to find jars like the one in your Classic Green Monster post. Can you tell me where you got yours? Also, which size Glass Dharma straw is best for a Green Monster. The Smoothie size or the Bubble Tea size? I want to make sure before I order since they are sight unseen. Thank you so much! Love your blog :)
- September 20, 2011
Just discovered your blog, I may actually start crying tears of joy from finding it. I was just diagnosed with an egg allergy, in addition to being allergic to green peppers, red food dye, and caffeine. Every day is a struggle. I dread mealtimes at my school's cafeteria because I can't eat alot of what they offer. The worst thing is craving a chocolate cupcake, my favourite food. But then I found your website, quite by accident. Thank you, Thank You, Thank You!!!! Your site is a God send. I can finally have my cupcake, and eat it too!
- September 21, 2011
I am in love with your blog! I even have my aunt (who refuses to read anything I recommend) following you daily! Recently, I've been toying with the idea of transitioning to a vegan diet, but I'm know my frustrations could easily derail me. Do you have any suggestions for an aspiring vegan? What are the "staple ingredients" you think someone would need?
Thank you so much!!!!!
- March 3, 2014
Hi Angela, your reply to Badi didn't include a list of vegan proteins. I'm a vegan and here's what I always have on hand for my protein sources: tofu (extra firm), temph, seitan, dried and canned beans ( black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, chickpeas, etc), nuts (almonds, walnuts, peanuts), peanut butter,a protein powder and protein bars (for those busy days when I need a protein quick). Also soy milk and or almond milk. And my egg substitute for baking is Flaxseed. Be sure to grind before using or eating. Because our body can't break down the whole seed.
And let me add it is not a big deal to not get your protein from an animal source. But you do need to be sure to ingest enough protein very day.
Good luck Badi! I'm so proud of you! Best way to go vegan is slowly. Otherwise it can become frustrating and overwhelming. You will be amazed at how great you will feel when you no longer ingest animal products. And that will be enough of a motivation to keep going. And when you fall back, no worries! You don't have to be all or nothing. Be vegan as much as possible. Good luck!
- October 6, 2011
Your blog looks great! But I was wondering if I can subscribe to it? By that I mean can it get sent to my email? I couldn't find anywhere on it that I could do sign up.
- October 18, 2011
Hi again!
My family in Vancouver are coming over to Cape Town, South Africa, for their annual holiday in December.
Are your Glo Bars available in any stores, or shld they order online? Want them to bring me some just because I can :-)
Am hoping they will make me run faster!!!! - October 19, 2011
Hey Angela I was wondering what your take was on foods like:Luna Bars, Kind Bars, Pretzels, etc. What to you does eating those foods mean? I am interested because I am a Vegetarian but eat close to a Vegan, and my schedule is insane so I sometimes don't have time to make breakfast in the morning and my lunch AND a snack? Thanks, your opinion or suggestions will help!
- October 23, 2011
Fruity Baked Oatmeal with Crunchy Cinnamon Almond Topping
I made this today and wonder if the cinnamon should be in the topping and not the mail dish. - October 28, 2011
Hey Angela,
I love your blog. I'm not vegetarian or vegan, but I have thoroughly enjoyed cooking a lot of your recipes from your website throughout this month and can't wait to try out more!
Recently I bought some leeks– I'm from the Republic of Georgia and only a month ago moved back to the Western world (this time UK) and have been excited to have access to some ingredients that aren't available home, leeks being one of them. For some reason they look so appetizing to me! But I couldn't help but notice that you have nothing at all with leeks in your recipe logs and things I found online haven't been terribly inspiring either. Generally I'm a huge believer of letting an ingredient speak to me and then building the dinner menu around that, but sounds like it may not work out this time around… or maybe it will? Please don't let these leeks let me down– any tips on how I could [deliciously] incorporate them in my meal?
Thanks in advance!
~Ana - November 1, 2011
Hi Angela! I've been reading your blog for a while and I'm now at a point where almost all the recipes I make come from your site – seriously, I've never had a bad meal from Oh She Glows :) Over the past year I've been slooowly transitioning to being 100% vegan and I find myself wondering if I'm really meeting all my nutritional needs – I tend to just eat what I feel like. Would it be possible for you to walk us through what you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a typical day (or two)? I'm just looking to create a little more balance and variety with what I'm eating and I'm sure you have some valuable insight to meeting nutritional needs :) thanks – can't wait for your book! -Haley
- November 1, 2011
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Let's all play a game, shall we? Take a listen to the video above and try and figure out just what Taylor Swift said that MTV had to bleep out.
My guess is she called Justin Bieber a little sh*t or something equally colorful, but you be the judge.
As I told you last year, MTV is bringing the classic prank show "Punk'd" back to life and Taylor was set to appear on one of the very first episodes. Now we get our first glimpse, albeit a nonvisual one, of the prank The Biebs pulled on Taylor.
It does mention boats, fireworks, and Taylor ruining the best night of someone's life, so it appears that the rumor that Justin made Taylor think she had ruined someone's wedding is true.
HollywoodLife.com had a good write up of what they were told the prank entailed:
"Justin called Taylor Swift and asked if she would come over to his beach house and help him write a song for Selena Gomez. Taylor agreed and even asked him to open for her at her show that night at the Staples Center!" an insider tells Hollywoodlife.com.
Once Justin was able to lure Taylor to his home, he convinced her to help him set off some fireworks in his backyard. But their fun time goes awry when the fireworks set off a fire on a boat off -shore. The boat was full of actors (unbeknownst to Swift) who had to jump off and swim to shore. To make things worse, the people on the boat were having a "wedding," so the bride, groom, and priest in full wedding-attire swim up and start accusing Taylor of ruining their special day!
"Taylor didn't start crying but was very freaked out and was like 'OMG IM SO SORRY'! Justin was trying to downplay the situation, When he said she'd been punk'd she started laughing and said, 'How could you do this to me?!'" the source reveals.
According to MTV, Punk'd is set to roar back to life March 29th.

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After a few too many pan galactic gargle blasters it's time to dig out the ol' Arcturan UltraTheremin and rock out on Squornshellous Zeta until you pass out on a living mattress.
I built this as a learning project to figure out how to map Konkreet Performer's nodes to voices in Reaktor. If you're interested, you can download here – you'll need an iPad and Konkreet Performer to really make use of it. (It also works with TouchOSC – layout included in download – if you don't mind a slightly less freakish playing experience)
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Here's how it works – set Konkreet up with three nodes and a ribbon. The three nodes control pitch and intensity. Angle from left to right is mapped to pitch, and proximity to the center node controls vibrato depth, rate and filter resonance. As pitch increases, the filter cutoff and pulsewidth also change.
The ribbon at the bottom controls voice fanning – in the center position, all voices are centered. At left and right, the voices fan out so that voices one and three are panned out left and right, respectively. Try it and you'll see how it works.
There's also a pitch correction macro so you can select a key and scale type to play in tune with a track. Enjoy, and link me up if you make some interesting noise with it.
And you probably thought the polyphonic theremin was a joke!
BTW, if you're interested in using Reaktor with this kind of touch surface, please vote on my poll at Reaktor Tips.


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We recommend a high quality, soy free dry kibble for every day. The amount of food that a full grown Fila will eat depends on the individual dog. Some large, heavy boned dogs will eat as little as 6 cups a day, while others may eat 12. Below is some general information on feeding and caring for your puppy.
As a general rule of thumb: This chart is based on the assumption that a dog may be crated or less active during the day while the owner is at work. Use this guideline to help prevent growth diseases.
2 months 2-4 cups per day
3 months 3-5 cups per day
4 months 4-6 cups per day
5 months 5-7 cups per day
6 months 6-8 cups per day
7 months 7-9 cups per day
8 months 8-10 cups per day
9 months 9-11 cups per day
These amounts are guidelines only. If you find the dog is too lean with these amounts, increase the amount by one more cup per day. As dogs mature, they will consume more food. You may consider one of the premium foods.
Do not soak or microwave food. Soaking food does not prevent bloat. Microwaving destroys nuterients.
I stop feeding puppy food and switch over to a high quality adult food when the puppies are completely weaned. A Fila puppy does not need the extra calcium that is in most puppy foods long term. Do not let your puppy get too heavy during the growth stages. This is especailly important for the weight bearning joints.
No jogging or jumping until the dogs are 2 year old and the bones are set. It is also best to avoid stairs if possible.
Crate train your puppy. A puppy should not be leaft in a crate for longer than 6 hours, however, less is better. Most dog enjoy their crates and it becomes their "den". You should never punish a dog by putting it in its crate. A nice soft blanket or dog pillow will make it comfortable. Be careful about your choice of toys to put in the crate. DO NOT put them in a crate with any form of Rawhide - EVER. Edible Nylabones are safe. You have to be careful of fleece toys that squeek. The dogs can aspirate on those.
As for Playtime - do not play tug of war games, no chasing games or wrestling on the floor games with your dog. These are all dominance games that will only encourage the dog to challenge you at some point in their development. These are not games that teach your dog to be a good citizen and an embassador of the breed. Use common sense, do not act like a dog when playing with your dog, act like the human who is the leader of the pack. No rowdy behavior is allowed in the house, that is for outside with games of chasing after a stick or a ball.
All AIM Kennel puppies will have at least 2, but most of the time 3 rounds of basic puppy vaccine before they leave the property. It is your responsibility to follow up with your veterinarian and their recommendations on vaccines. Your puppy will also need its Rabies vaccine when old enough.
New F-Strain Parvo Virus:
Unlike the other strains of parvo (this appears to be the 7th mutation of the PARVO virus), this one may possibly be airborne. Apparently this has been brought to this country (
This strain is more deadly than the other strains of parvo and needs to be treated more aggressively. Dogs contracting this new strain will have accelerated symptoms and those dogs which are infected usually die of dehydration and shock because it commonly attacks the intestines causing severe, bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Making matters worse, it prevents the absorption of nutrients and fluids. As a further complication, it can also attack a dog's heart causing congestive heart failure. This complication can occur months or years after an apparent recovery from the intestinal form of the disease.
It is most commonly contracted by puppies because their immature immune systems can't fight the virus off but it can be contracted by adults as well. Adults can be carriers without showing any clinical signs. Parvo is most often fatal but, if an infected puppy survives, a complete recovery can occur. Typically, however, survivors remain somewhat un-healthy and weak for life.
The canine parvovirus can be transmitted by direct contact or indirectly by contact with vomit, diarrhea or any contaminated discharges from an infected dog. It is excreted in the feces of infected dogs and if someone or something (human, dog, bird, etc.) steps in it, it can be transported to new areas. It can also be transmitted on hands, clothing and even car tires.
Because parvo attacks swiftly, time is of the essence. If you feel your dog has been exposed to parvo, or it is showing symptoms, contact your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary hospital. From the time symptoms appear to the time of death can be as little as six hours. Fluids and electrolytes must be given to offset what the dog is losing. Care should be given immediately!
The symptoms of parvo include a sudden onset of vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, lethargy, high temperature and sometimes sudden death. Symptoms are similar in adults, although they can be less acute. It strikes with a quick vengeance, and pet owners often make the comment that their dog was up and playing a few hours prior to the animal becoming extremely ill.
Typically, it takes 7-10 days from the time of infection for the dog to start showing clinical signs and to test positive for parvo. Once the parvo virus is introduced into an animal's environment, it can remain active for up to 9 months for possibly even longer. It is very hardy and can withstand wide temperature fluctuations and most cleaning agents. In fact most disinfectants cannot kill the virus but chlorine bleach is the most effective and inexpensive. Any areas thought to be contaminated should be thoroughly washed with 1 ounce of bleach per quart of water.
F strain symptoms to watch for:
Gelatin-like stool with some blood.
Vomiting with bile and foam.
Rapid weight loss (within a few hours after becoming ill.)
You may or may not see a temperature rise Temperature goes up to 106 or 107 degrees
Not drinking -- acts normal, playing but rests more often -- probably not eating
Lethargic -- lays around, dehydration continues -- at this point the dog will DIE in LESS than 24 hours unless it is detected in the first stage (not drinking and low grade temperature)
Like many viral illnesses, there exists no magical curative pill. Supportive care may be given in order to keep the dog alive long enough for the dog's immune system to fight the infection. This might include measures to keep the dog alive through preventing or treating dehydration and loss of proteins by giving fluids and electrolytes. Other measures might include controlling body temperature, giving blood transfusions when necessary and regulating systems in the body during the course of the disease. Antibiotic therpy may be used in preventing or treating secondary infections.
If you've recently lost a dog to parvo, veterinarians recommend that you wait six months to a year before putting a new puppy or non-vaccinated dog in to an infected environment (even if you have disinfected it). To immediately bring an animal into a situation where one has recently died of Parvo is a virtual death sentence for the new puppy. It is strongly recommend that there be no movement of dogs in or out of a kennel until 30 days have passed since last dog either recovered or died. Do not take your puppy out of your home where it can infect or be infected until it has had the complete series of shots. By keeping it isolated you may save its life.


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Welcome to the Montgomery County, Maryland Spending Disclosure website.
This dataset is now available on dataMontgomery, Montgomery County's open data transparency website.
The purpose of this dataset is to allow the public to search and view summary information on payments made to recipients (referred to as suppliers) that received $25,000 or more in a fiscal year. Note that salary and benefit payments to employees, pension payments to retirees, and any information that is confidential under State or Federal law is excluded from disclosure. Information will be updated quarterly, and is currently available starting from fiscal year 2011 - July 1, 2010.


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Miami Dolphins Fire Gum-Chewin', Mustache-Sportin', Field-Goal-Lovin' Tony Sparano
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Apparently none of those helps the Miami Dolphins win football games, so he's out at head coach.
Assistant head coach/secondary coach Todd Bowles was named as the interim head coach at a news conference this afternoon.
Team owner Stephen Ross said that the final decision to boot Sparano was made this morning and that the search for the new head coach starts immediately.
Ross added that "South Florida really wants a winning team," which is a nice way to describe how the Dolphins have performed under Sparano..
Sparano's record as Dolphins head coach was 29-32, with a 4-9 record this season and 7-9 records the two previous years. The only winning season Sparano had with the Fins was in 2008, when the team went 11-5.
Much of Sparano's good work was done before his time with the Dolphins, like this segment on ESPN:
Anyway, we'll leave you with one more overemphatic fist-pump from a man whose excitement for three points was pretty much unparalleled:
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All S-Trip! staff are required to be in uniform during the duration of the trip. They will also have lanyard and staff tags that are clearly visible. An introduction meeting to is held to introduce the staff at the beginning of each trip.
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Types of Tours
The types of land tours can vary depending on the country, but the majority of tours follow a certain format.
Specialty land tours are increasing in popularity nowadays, including wine tasting tours to Napa Valley, or along the Stellenbosch Wine Route of South Africa, whitewater rafting tours, horseback riding tours in Alaska and more. These types of tours require a certain skill level for both the guides and travelers alike, but many tour companies will take your skills into consideration when planning future excursions, so be sure to disclose any special talents or skills you have when you apply for tour guide or tour escort jobs.
There are 3 main types of tours:
Sightseeing Tours
Sightseeing can be done in various ways, and although the most popular tends to be sightseeing by tour bus or coach, some companies offer sightseeing walking tours, like those through the streets of New York where areas like Harlem and the World Trade Center Monument will be on the itinerary. If you become a sightseeing tour guide, learning how to drive a charter tour bus is an essential skill to have on your resume and nowadays, you are more likely to be hired as a sightseeing guide if you can provide the narration and drive the tour bus. Long distance sightseeing tours often make use of step on tour guides. These are guides based in a particular town or at a specific attraction, who will join the tour at a specific point to provide narration for that part of the tour. For example, touring various parts of Alaska, a step on guide will join the group when entering the Denali National Park to provide detailed information specific to the park. Aside from coaches, sightseeing tours can also take place on city trams or trolleys adding to the atmosphere of the tour, and even trains.
Read more about tour bus driver jobs.
Shore Excursion Tours
Shore excursions are offered as part of a cruise ship itinerary which can include river cruise ships, charter yachts, and other boats. Travelling by sea will lead tourists to various ports along the coastline of countries, which are interesting to explore. Often, cruise liners will have deals with many of the vendors and resorts on shore at the ports to provide tourists with the ultimate day tour experience. Cruise liners hire shore excursion guides to provide the tourists going ashore with the best possible trip within a short timeframe. Most of the time, a shore excursion will last a few hours, and also includes a stop for lunch. The excursion should include trips to various attractions, local shopping hotspots, museums, and scenic areas for photo taking. The shore excursion tour will need to cater for adults and children, depending on the cruise liner and will have to be geared around the other activities on board the cruise ship. Shore excursion guides can either travel with the cruise ship leading the tour group at each port of call, or there can be different guides located at the different ports visited.
Adventure or Sporting Tours
Adventure tours are extremely popular and provide people with an exciting way of travelling. Adventure and sports fanatics can enjoy tours catered to their individual skills and are led by a tour guide highly experienced in that particular sport. When you apply to be an adventure tour guide, you will have to disclose your level of expertise in that sport or discipline and produce necessary qualifications if required, in order to take groups of people. For example, a mountaineering tour guide will need to not only be proficient in scaling mountains safely, but also have a mountaineering guide certificate in order to lead adventure tour groups. Special interest clientele are what most tour companies cater for nowadays, where women only tours, biking tours, river rafting tours, sailing tours, horse riding tours, and cycling tours are in high demand. Areas that are very popular for sporting and adventure tours nowadays are the Amazon Rainforest and other areas of South and Central America, as well as British Columbia and the Alaskan wilderness.
Other Types of Tours
Although these three are the main types of tours, there are various tours that fall under these categories including hunting tours, safari tours, eco-tours, architectural and fine arts tours, and even photographic tours. Tour companies generally select a specific type of tour to offer their clients, for example, Portland Walking Tours have various packages that they offer clients that are planned as walking expeditions to see the best of Portland including the Classical Chinese Garden and the Columbia River Gorge.
Combining Tours
Many week or month long tours can actually combine different types of tours into one enjoyable experience. A typical itinerary of a European tour could begin with an exhilarating cycling tour of the countryside, leading to a port city where the group boards a cruise ship.
Many tours are designed to specifically highlight a historical aspect of a city, such as the trolley and tram tours that have been reintroduced to many cities showcasing the traditions and historical significance of these areas. Other modes of transportation unique to certain cities are normally used for sightseeing tour groups. Hot air balloon tours are a unique option for visitors, combining adventure and sightseeing. The different types of tours offer travelers more control over how they want to explore, and provide anything imaginable for an exciting, memorable trip, no matter what country they are visiting. As a tour guide you will get to work in each of these types of tours and will find out what makes each so special in its own way.


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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Lawrence A. Friedman announced that, effective April 30, 2005, he will resign from his position as Director of the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees to pursue opportunities in the private sector. Friedman took office as Director on March 4, 2002.
"Larry has distinguished himself by his unflagging dedication to improving the integrity of America's bankruptcy system, and I thank him for his leadership and service to the Department," Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez stated.
The United States Trustee Program is the component of the Justice Department that protects the integrity of the bankruptcy system by overseeing case administration and litigating to enforce the bankruptcy laws. The Program's accomplishments during Friedman's tenure include:
Prior to his appointment as Director, Friedman engaged in private practice of law and served as a panel trustee in the Eastern District of Michigan, where he administered over 10,000 bankruptcy cases.
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My husband went to the ENT yesterday for a check up. He is deaf in one ear due to the failure of the implant in his middle ear. All tests indicate that there is no damage to his inner ear so the have suggested a bone anchored hearing aid. Has anyone had experience with this type of hearing aid. Does it work well. Recovery time? Side effects? Battery life? Quality of hearing?
I haven't worked with these personally, but it should work well for him if it's strictly a conductive loss. He should be able to try out how it sounds before surgery by using the hearing aid with a head band. Not sure about recovery time, my guess would be 30 days. Battery life should be pretty good, its a good size device. Sorry I can't be of more help, but his hearing quality should be good and he should be able to try it out before surgery.
Our daughter who is 4 and was born with malformed ears including middle ear (conduction) malformations will be getting the surgery to get one as soon as she is old enough. She currently wears a soft-band BAHA (bone anchored hearing aid). It is attached to a headband that sits against her skull and transmits the sound that way. She didn't get it until she was 2 and spent the first 2 years of her life hearing nothing. She is extremely behind on verbal communication because of that. The surgery might happen next year depending on if they think she's old enough to have her ears reconstructed or if whatever reconstruction they plan in the future would not interfere with where they would place the titanium plate on her skull. We don't know. We'd have to meet with the reconstruction team again to know for sure and that will happen shortly after her 5th birthday in February. But she hears fantastically with the soft-band BAHA. She had a cheap bone-conductive aid before that is no longer made because the company admitted they made a crummy product and it's night and day since she got the BAHA a few months ago. Her verbal is definitely getting better because she's hearing more clearly. From what I do know, the BAHA is a fantastic product and we've been happy with it so far. There is another one on the market like it called the Ponto. Cochlear makes the BAHA. Oticon makes the Ponto. Other parents I have chatted with who have had either the soft-band like our daughter or the implant have been quite happy with it. Just and FYI though, it can't get wet so when he's in the shower or swimming, etc, he'll need to take it off. As far a battery life, we get anywhere from 10-14 days from one hearing aid battery. I don't think there are any side effects and I'm not sure about recovery time since we haven't done the surgery yet. Hope this helps!
I'm profoundly deaf in my left ear, and my ENT specialist at OHSU highly recommended a bone-anchored hearing aid. It is a GODSEND for me. I love it so much. The surgery to install the screw didn't take too long, and I was able to recover from it quickly after having undergone 48 surgeries previously before that. I can say that the bone-anchored hearing aid (a,k.a. "BAHA") is 100 times better than a standard in-the-ear hearing aid, or a behind-the-ear hearing aid. The sound processor itself snaps onto the screw that is surgically implanted into your skull almost like a magnet, and it is so powerful for a hearing aid. The only downside I've experienced with it is that I've had to change the batteries every other day due to the hearing aid shutting itself off, and then coming back on. I don't know why this is. But, the Cochlear representative that I've spoken with who helped me figure out m,y BAHA sound processor the first month I've had it, had told me that it usually does that because the battery is weak. The sound processor also doesn't give as much feedback noise as a standard hearing aid would. That's what I love about it. I also have another bone conduction hearing aid similar to the BAHA sound processor that I wear like a headband on my head.
I feel the need to write a disclaimer about the Baha. It is for specific kinds of hearing loss only (single sided deafness,mixed, and conductive hearing loss. The reason it works so well is because it is bypassing the middle ear system which is causing the hearing loss, and sending sounds directly to the inner ear, which usually has normal to moderate hearing loss. However, if the hearing loss is sensorineural, or caused by the inner ear, then the Baha would be inappropriate for that kind of hearing loss. It's best to talk with your audiologist or ENT about what kind of hearing loss you have and the best device for you.


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On Thursday, October 6, spend a special evening at Historic Jamestowne and explore the story of Fort Pocahontas, one of five Civil War-era forts constructed on Jamestown Island. Travel back to 1861 and hear first-person accounts of Confederate soldiers stationed at the fort. Fast forward to 2011 and enjoy an update with Jamestown Rediscovery Senior Archaeologist Dave Givens on the most recent findings from the fort's excavated bomb shelter. The programs begin at 5:00 pm and include a picnic dinner.
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Ex wife 'Still in Love'
My fiance has been divorced for over 3-4 years from his ex and they have been separated for 5 yrs. He had one girlfriend before me since the divorce and had moved away for 1 1/2 yrs. to pursue a medical degree, but moved back 1 1/2 yrs. ago to reconnect with his two children.
Since then, his ex wife has not let him forget about everything he has done wrong and how he had 'robbed' her of the perfect little family they had (just a note - she left him).
Since we've been dating, she has expressed her jealousy of me out loud both to me and to my fiance. She saw us "kiss" once, heard him say "I Love You" to me on the phone, hold hands once, and hug. Each time one of these 'activities' has happened, he receives a very detailed email from her where she will say how much that it hurts her, how it's disrespectful, and that our 'behavior' is crossing her personal 'boundaries'.
I feel that she is abusing my fiance and me. So far, neither one of us have responded to the 'emails', but it does create tension in our house when she attacks us both.
We have also seen some 'confusion' when his 6 yr. old daughter visits. She becomes 'standoffish' and doesn't know her 'place' in our home. In some of these emails the ex wife even says that the daughter sees mommy upset while she talks about or to daddy.
I don't know what if I want any sort of answer to this post or just to 'post it'. Any advice/comments?
How long have you been dating before the engagement? How long was his relationship with the "rebound" woman? How did the ex-wife treat RB woman?
She's using the daughter against her ex. Shameful, but very common. Make the little girl feel at home. Make sure she has her own personal areas, special plates to eat on, whatever (we have ice age,etc for my six year old) will make her feel special and involved.
BE HER FRIEND. Don't try to be her mom. Just try to be a responsible adult involved in her life. At this age there's still a chance to form a deep, long lasting bond with her. But she will be very torn between loyalties. Don't contribute to those feelings if you can possibly help it. Every little girl needs more "aunties" and "friends".
Ex is abusive. Mostly to herself, because she hasn't let go yet. You can rise above it.
When my ex and I split up I got an email address specifically for communication with him. That way I was never ambushed. When I checked that email, I could be mentally prepared.
Maybe he could acknowledge her pain. If she says "it hurts her, how it's disrespectful, and that our 'behavior' is crossing her personal 'boundaries'" he could email back that he has no intention of hurting her and he's sorry she feels that way. I'd imagine that's true too. It doesn't say he's wrong, or she's wrong, just that he heard her and he's sorry SHE FEELS that way. As long as your PDA's are not innappropriate, keep doing it if that makes you feel comfortable. Personally I would never kiss, or hold hands in front of my ex. Very uncomfortable. But my DH and I keep our PDA's "grandma friendly". Very PG. We have code words for "I love you", it makes it more personal, and does not sound unprofessional if said at work or in front of strangers. Of course we aren't cold fish!!! But we don't flaunt it. Just a consideration.
Sounds like you have your work cut out for you. I can say from experience that it probably will not get any easier. Don't stoop to her level. Be gracious and stay as far away as you can.
"She's using the daughter against her ex. Shameful, but very common."
Yes, sadly it is. Your story is almost identical to that of me, my Dh and his ex, but my Sd was 4 when we got together and 6 when we got custody. Mom was, and still is, horrible about sharing all her personal pain with her daughter and making her problems her daughters as well. Believe me when I say we tried EVERYTHING to get mom to see that and stop, but nothing worked except time and maturity. At about age 11 SD started to 'get' mom and not be so effected by her crap. Let me tell you, those years between were not pretty as I basically wanted to rip mom's head off on a daily basis.
My SD and I have an amazing relationship - she calls me her true mom. This I think because of two things - one, she is just an amazing kid. Two, I never gave up on us. I treated her just like my own from day one. She was just as much a part of our family as we were, and we never let it be anything but. We never had an issue with her wanting seperate daddy time, so we did everything together. I had a baby 1 month after we got custody, and even that wasn't too difficult, no matter how hard mom tried.
You can't change mom. All you can change is how you react to her.
I do have an added challenge to this puzzle....the 6 yr. old is adopted and is of another race. She recently had questions about: "Is daddy still my daddy or is he my step-daddy?" and (this one she felt hurt her) "I want to raise money for my birth mommy.". The second question stemmed with studying the long history between black and white and how african americans were slaves a long time ago.
Also, now when I 'play dolls' with her she likes to role play her feelings about reality. The last two visits here, she started to tell me I should play the 'mommy' instead of one of her sisters like we usually do. For the first time since the 'dad' has been living here, she has started to relax and now feels comfortable with 'leaning' on him which she has never done before. This started to happen when we finally was awarded visitation from the courts without the 'mother' being present (trust me - uncomfortable all the way around and for awhile without my participation until the judge put his stamp of approval). The poor 6 yr. old was afraid to touch dad in front of mommy even - now that is messed up.
I have never 'had' kids and cannot have any of my own due to hysterectomy at 26 yrs. old (currently I am 36 yrs.). This 'new life' is presenting alot of new challenges and is nothing like I have ever experienced. I was delusional thinking that if I am friendly and openly accept my fiance's ex wife things were going to be 'peachy keen'.....big mistake.
"had moved away for 1 1/2 yrs. to pursue a medical degree, but moved back 1 1/2 yrs. ago to reconnect with his two children."
It looks like this is getting glossed over. And this is where I can see a lot of a six year olds confusion happening. Dad and Mom divorce. Dad moves away for a good chunk of time. Dad comes back. Dad has another new girlfriend. Dad expects kids to act like nothing happened.
You know, its hard for adults to act appropriately during separations and divorce. Then it trickles down to the kids. But it is rarely just wholly one-sided.
"This started to happen when we finally was awarded visitation from the courts without the 'mother' being present (trust me - uncomfortable all the way around and for awhile without my participation until the judge put his stamp of approval)."
How long after the divorce did it take to get visitation without Mom around? It sounds like it didn't happen until you and Dad started dating.
If that is the case, why did he wait so long to do establish visitation?
Again, these things are not one-sided and Dad has just as much a responsibility to keep his relationship and bond with his children. It is easy to blame the other parent, but its not really the answer.
As far as BM's reaction to the physical contact and I love you's, I personally wouldn't feel comfortable doing that in front of an ex anyway, but you can just ignore her as you have been doing.
It can sometimes take years for the Ex to adjust to his/her Ex moving on. With my husbands Ex it was HORRIBLE in our early stages of dating. She acted like a psycho stalker. She used the girls as weapons. It was really hard times for us.
She was the one who cheated on him and she didn't have a problem untill it became really obvious he was getting serious with another woman. Then all the sudden she never wanted the divorce and I was a homewrecker who stole him away from her and the girls. Keep in mind she was still living with the man she left him for through out all of this.
I lived in florida in the when we first started dating so we would have to actually make plans to see each other because he lived in Georgia. I couldn't just "drop in". She would literally drive by his house 40 times a day to see if my car was there and if it was she would try to drop the girls off on none visit days KNOWING we only got to see each other once maybe twice a week and had probably made special plans since I was in town. If he told her No she would tell the girls that daddy didn't love them anymore or he loved his girlfriend more than them...etc. etc. It was disgusting how she hurt them in order to try and get J to do what she wanted him to do.
She wound up leaving the girls with us and we have them living with us full time now. It was like if she couldn't have daddy she didn't want the responsibility of caring for his children. She's in and out and there is still drama but at least the jealousy seems to be more or less under control. It took three years to get to this point and it still isn't easy....just bearable.
Prepare yourself for a long hard road and just hang in there the best you can. Be a friend to the child and be the best support for your man that you can be. That's all you can do. Mom will have to come to grips on her own time.
I am even more confused. Dad moved away for 1.5 years to pursue medical degree -- is a medical degree 4 years? Did he transfer or drop out? But more importantly if he didnt have contact with a young child for a number of years, of course reconnection is going to be difficult. It almost sounds like he cant parent on his own, and needs the mom or you to help. Not good. Would go with Nivea's advice.
Also be prepared because when you get married she will probably go completely nuts for awhile.
Even when J's Ex had mellowed if anything pivitol happened she reverted back to the psycho behavior. She finally adjusted to the fact that we were seeing each other and it was OK for awhile but then I moved in with him and she went off the deep end again. Back to banging on the doors and windows and driving by the house all the time. She was calling my phone drunk at 3 in the morning calling me names and accusing me of stealing her husband again. Once she adjusted to us living together she mellowed a bit but then we got married...she went nuts again. She finally came to grips with that but then I wound up pregnant. etc. etc.
Anyway you get the picture. It'll be up and down so just be ready for the ride.
Good Luck
I guess from some of the comments I got, it makes me feel better since it could be a whole lot worse.
To answer your questions, you can get a respiratory therapist degree within 1 1/2 yrs., if you go continuous.
Anyways, thanxs for all the ideas and answers. It is just overwhelming at times and I could of never imagined what 'this situation' would be like.


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Now available on DVD, Morning Glory purports to be the story of a young TV producer played by Rachel McAdams. As the pert and chipper twenty-something Becky, McAdams does give the opening minutes a certain energy. When shes downsized from a morning TV show in New Jersey, she lands on her feet, convincing skeptical IBC exec Jerry Barnes (Jeff Goldblum) that she can turn around the perpetual ratings losses of their own Today rival.
But not until Becky faces the actual dire situation does the movie pick up comic momentum. Thats because the films real stars, Diane Keaton and Harrison Ford, come onscreen and save this from being just another romantic comedy in which the plucky young gal overcomes all obstacles in the Big Apple, finds true love, and achieves her girlhood dreams. Keaton plays Colleen Peck, a former Miss Arizona who is not getting any younger but gets stuck with a string of airhead male co-anchors. When Becky (somewhat incredibly) fires the latest one and brings in veteran newsman Mike Pomeroy (Ford), things go from bad to terrible all at once.
Pomeroy chews through producers like the exotic fruit plates he demands for his dressing room. Having earned his stripes on the battlefields and in the government offices of the world, Mike disdains the pabulum that the morning shows spoon feed their not-yet-fully-awake audience. To say the very least, Mike and Colleen dont get along: their off-camera insults give screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna a chance to display her wit and their comic chops to best advantage. Ford does crusty, acerbic old crock about as well as anyone currently going, and Keaton gives as good as she gets.
In fact, director Roger Michelle (best known for Notting Hill) probably needs to have given these two veterans more screen time. When the story veers off into Beckys office romance with fellow producer Adam (Patrick Wilson), the movie turns pretty ordinaryexcept when theyre trading horror stories about Mike. McAdams does better when Becky is bouncing off the redoubtable Pomeroy, who dismisses her as a lightweight. Thing is, she understands his contract better than he does, so she uses her leverage to drag him into the studio and keep him there.
Predictably, the show loses even more ratings points, Beckys love affair founders, and her boss gives her six weeks to move up or go home. No real tension in the movie, this being comedy, but director Michelle works out the problem cleverly enough, restoring order at the end without essentially altering any of the characters. The final interchange between Rachel and Mike is a beauty.
Morning Glory is rated PG-13, for language and some sexual situations: Id guess that much of the humor will not appeal to teens, in any case. Its a slick Hollywood flick of the old-fashioned kind, as the music and cinematography sometimes too forcibly remind us. Adults will likely enjoy it for the wit and the star power it displays.