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[YEA] I first heard of oil pulling about a year ago when I was trying to find remedies for dark circles. I gave it a shot for about a month, ran out of coconut oil, and didn't pick it back up until about 3 weeks ago. Since then I've been doing it twice a day for 20 minutes, with maybe one or two days I just didn't have the time for it. I started it up again because of a mouth sore caused by a decaying tooth. Oil pulling + peroxide + gargling with salt water made the pain go away within the night.
I am 21 years old, 5' 3", and 203 pounds according to my scale today. Since oil pulling, my keratosis pilaris has cleared up considerably. I still have a few bumps but my skin all over has a nice glow and I no longer have the red bumps that gave my skin the 'chicken skin' look. But I did recently have a visit to the beach, and I've always known that salt water + sun calms down my keratosis pilaris too. When I first started oil pulling I had the same effects but it took longer, but with the combined 'treatments' my skin is very smooth.
I've always had a glow to my face since I use the Oil Cleansing Method, but the added effect of Oil Pulling certainly helps too. My stretchmarks have faded, but I've been using organic unrefined virgin coconut oil (used for pulling as well, I got a pound of it off Amazon for fourty bucks, it's lasted me over six months and I still have 1/4 of it left) everytime I get out of the shower for over a year. I'm not sure if it has helped my dark circles. They're hereditary and have always been dark, like I got punched in both my eyes. I suppose I have been using less concealer lately...
My teeth are cleaner, whiter, and stronger. I have a tooth that is beyond being fixed, but I don't have the money to get it extracted. Oil pulling definitely keeps the pain away and helps keep food particles out. My tongue is always pink, my breath never smells bad. But I also use baking soda and peroxide to brush my teeth and tongue. I have a slightly crooked jaw caused by me chewing mostly on my left side do to my decaying tooth on the right side. It doesn't hurt anymore and I'm pretty sure my jaw line has gotten more defined. My left side is also the side that has fillings and the pulling doesn't effect them at all.
I have more energy. I'm really not a morning person but with a new job I started I have to get up around 6:30 am. Without oil pulling I don't think I'd be able to drag myself out of bed.
And since oil pulling, I haven't wanted to smoke marijuana. I actually stopped completely a week and a half ago. I'm not sure if it's because I'm oil pulling or because I stopped smoking weed or both, but I eat less and people have told me my over all appearance looks tighter like I've been working out. I have been walking a lot more, that's for sure. Probably because my energy is up. Yay!
Also, my dreams are a lot more vivid and I can remember them when I wake up. Also might be a side effect of not smoking anymore, but I have oil pulled longer than I haven't been smoking and know for a fact that my dreams started when I began oil pulling. I've probably had more energy because I have been getting a deeper sleep, and I only need 8 hours as opposed to the 10 hours I've been used to!
All in all, I've had a positive outcome to oil pulling and I don't plan to stop. Even if it's just a placebo effect, I definitely feel better and healthier. :)
Replied by Hales
Los Angeles. California
12/05/2014Thank you so much for this forum, I've been wanting to start OP but I was worried that it would loosen my crown on my lower tooth or that it would have a bad effect on a decaying tooth I have, but after reading that others have the same issues as me and nothing bad has happened, I'm for sure all in. Thank you all so muchReplied by Hamm
Florida, US
01/14/2015I think real exercise would do you well. Play sports and if you can't do that, just run. 21 is tooooo young for health problems.Posted by Baaarb (Sumter, Sc) on 07/20/2013
[SIDE EFFECTS] My daughter and I started oil pulling about a week and a half ago. I have various health issues. Interstitial cystitis (aka painful bladder), heart disease, high BP and high cholesterol, allergies and arthritis, migraines. We use coconut oil to pull and I was hoping to feel better... Instead I have been really sick with the worst migraine ever and we both have this itchy rash. My daughter said she is stopping the oil pulling and I am wondering if I should do the same? My sinus did seem better, but now I have even more medicine to take (benedryl) because of the itching. Can you tell me what to do?Replied by Tracy
San Augustine, Texas
07/23/2013With as many health problems as you seem to have, you need to be careful about how to correct them. A therapy such as oil-pulling may be too much for you to start off with, causing multiple reactions in your body that your system just cannot handle at one time. I would suggest you segregate your health problems & try some therapies that are specific to each health problem, for now. For instance, for bladder problems, try remedies such as parsley(tincture, extract, herb), cranberry, cornsilk tea & nettles. For high blood pressure, take aged garlic extract or garlic capsules to regulate, beet extract to lower bp, arginine & niacin, etc. For cholesterol, take flax seed (& oil caps), lecithin capsules, fenugreek extract, a weeklong juice diet, etc. For allergies, try Quercetin, local honey & bee pollen, alfalfa tablets, etc. For arthritis, try eating cherries, no white sugar or flour products, cat's claw herb, topical DMSO, etc. Migraines are often one of the ways your body is telling you that it needs cleansing, but they can also be caused by cleansing too fast. As you correct each of your health problems, you may have reactions to the cleansings or healings in the form of migraines, skin rashes, intestinal problems, etc. Two things that can help remove toxins from the body are Chorella & EDTA. Chlorella is a green algae. Spirulina is another algae that is similar to Chlorella. EDTA is much stronger & requires some studying to use properly for detoxifying the body. So, don't rush into anything. EDTA will also help with heart disease.Replied by Diverguy1979
Lebanon, Indiana
01/12/2014[YEA] I'm 34 y/o male and have been using this site for seven years, it is truly my go to for all my ailments. I feel what you may be experiencing is a sick like condition from the oil pushing out toxins. I read about this affect on the hydrogen peroxide treatment page. I urge you to read up on this and then decided for yourself to push through or discontinue. I wish you luck in your research!Posted by Mictre (Sydney, Nsw, Australia) on 06/27/2013
[SIDE EFFECTS] Two weeeks ago I commenced using coconut oil for 'oil pulling' and I'm just wondering if the bodily symptoms experienced since are related. After the first two days I contracted gastro-enteritis for a week (so did my 7yr old daugter who is not 'oil pulling'), so I'm thinking that was just bad luck.
On recovery I noticed a sore gland on left side of throat, so I reccommenced Oil Pulling.
Next day I woke with a dull bruised feeling on my left side above the hip and below the bottom rib. As the day wore on it got worse (never sharp). Sore gland still aching. Had two panadol mid afternoon and late that night couldnt sleep or lay on my side because of the discomfort. Wondered about likely hernia. So I got up in the middle of the night and opened up 'Earthclinic' for some self diagnosis. The pain in my side seemed to be in the Gallbladder/ kidney vicinity so after taking 2 more panadol I blended up some apples and mixed a glass with 2 tblspoons of ACV..... Slept very well and woke without pain. Have had same tonic once more today as well as baking soda H20 drinks (2).
Tonight gland still sore and dull side discomfort still present.
What do you think?
Will get GP to check me out tomorrow. Plan to keep going with alkalizing.
P.S 44 yrold overweight cofee/chocolate/cheese/toast/meat eating male.Replied by Val
Birmingham, Uk
06/27/2013You may be allergic to coconut oil. Try with sunflower oil.Posted by Sherbert (Houston, Tx) on 05/16/2013
[YEA] I started pulling with olive oil on May 5th and didn't like a rancid background taste so I bought coconut oil and like it much better. I have to briefly warm it up to melt it and swoosh about 1 Tbls during my shower in the morning. I have already noticed a few changes in just this short period of time. Will get back with more details soon!Replied by Ana
Homestead, Fl
01/17/2014To Sherbert from Houston, Tx: There is no need to melt the coconut oil before oil pulling, the coconut oil will naturally melt in your mouth as you oil pull.Posted by Dani (Adelaide, Australia) on 04/03/2013
[YEA] I have suffered with very sensitive teeth for years and avoided going to the dentist for fear of the pain that comes with a checkup and clean. That is until I started oil pulling with coconut oil. After a week of oil pulling for approx 10 mins a day 5 days a week all sensitivity was gone and I stopped using sensitive toothpaste. My teeth became whiter and most soreness went, I just had a very slight tenderness around the my bottom 4 front teeth. So I went to the dentist expecting cavities and was told that there were none and I was doing a good job cleaning my teeth despite avoiding the dentist for many years. After having a proper clean my teeth look and feel amazing. The oil pulling sorted out my sensitivity and improved my gums and oral health so that I didn't suffer pain or feel embarrassment at the dentist. I will continue to oil pull so that sensitivity doesn't return. Thanks again earth clinicPosted by Sue M. (Worden, Il, Usa) on 12/08/2012
There was an excellent article on Dr. Mercola's website about VCO and oil pulling, so I'd thought I'd post for everyone to read:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/12/08/coconut-oil-combats-tooth-decay.aspx?e_cid=20121208_DNL_art_1Posted by Suzy (Eugene, Oregon) on 11/28/2012
I decided to try oil pulling as I have always had very yellow teeth. I am using coconut oil that I have warmed slightly. My experience was, as I was swishing and pulling I was salivating like crazy... The volume of the liquid increased to the point I had to spit and spit alot! Since I am obviously spitting out oil as well as saliva... Should I add more oil and start over? I managed about 10 minutes for the first time, but I am pretty sure the ratio of oil to saliva had shifted.Replied by Mmsg
Somewhere, Europe
11/29/2012Suzy, it's fine. If you want to do the whole 20 minutes, just take more oil and continue. The spit helps along.Replied by Wendy
Columbus, Oh/usa
11/29/2012You don't need a whole lot of coconut oil. I use just 1 tablespoon and never have a problem with "spillage", but I've read here on EC that some people use 1 teaspoon. Experiment with amount, and see what works best for you.Posted by Nana (Florence, Al) on 11/04/2012
[YEA] To all who have dental issues: four months ago I started a new morning ritual that is easy & cheap. Yesterday when I went to get a dental cleaning & check up (its been a year) the hygienist was amazed at my teeth! The first thing she said to me was, "your teeth are spotless! " Then after looking further in my mouth she said, "you don't have any plague! " While she was spraying that jet stream in my mouth that stings your gums she said, "my white latex gloves are next to your teeth & your teeth look bleach white! " Then when she was finished she said, "you didn't have one drop of blood! You have absolutely no infection or bacteria in your mouth! " She wanted to know what I'd been doing, and I said, OIL PULLING with organic coconut oil. (Also brushing with baking soda & flossing every morning). The dentist came in & looked around & said everything looks fine. My X-rays showed that the gums that had started receding the past few years seem to be covering the bottom of my teeth again in places. This was NOT a coincidence & I was extremely happy walking out of the office! Hope this helps somebody.Replied by Mary
Toronto, Canada
11/05/2012Hi Nana, what brand of coconut oil are you using? I start a week ago op with Virgin Coconut Oil first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach and I see no improvement, I also take 1-2 teaspoons internally daily and I think I gained weight from it. I might consider changing the brand or the oil.Replied by Nana
Florence, Al
11/30/2012Hi Mary, I use Organic Coconut Oil (refined) for oil pulling and use the Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (unrefined) when I take my 2 TBS daily. Good luck!Replied by Earthy
Burbank, Ca
01/08/2014I've shifted between coconut oil and olive oil for oil pulling and never noticed a difference till now. I've had a problem with canker sores most of my life and recently started brushing them, after my sister told me brushing made hers go away. Brushing them turned out not to be as painful as I'd feared, and the canker sores would only last about a day after I brushed them. But as soon as the old one was gone, a new one would start.
I was oil pulling with coconut oil at that time. But I started to worry that my pulse was getting faster, something that I read on this site can be caused by coconut oil (even though I only oil pull for about 1-5 minutes, something Ted from Bangkok recommended). So I went back to olive oil. And, after a few days, I realized that I almost never have a canker sore, and if I do, I can barely feel it. So, for now, I'm voting for olive oil over coconut oil.Replied by Om
Hope Bc Canada
01/08/2014However, the traditional and classical oil for oil pulling is sesame oil. Ayurveda states that other oils do not have the best effect. OmReplied by Anne
04/24/2014Hello Nana,
Do you still oil pull and can you use regular toothpaste afterwards instead of baking soda, cause I have some sensitive teeth.Posted by Vero (El Paso, Tx, Usa) on 08/22/2012
[SIDE EFFECTS] I started OP just a few days ago to better my oral hygiene and also for help with my allergies. I'm starting with coconut oil because I am currently breastfeeding and wanted to start slowly with something mild then work up to the sesame/sunflower oil. What I've noticed these past few days is my teeth are whiter and my sinuses are draining but also I notice I'm experiencing panic attacks and feel a bit light headed at times. I'll continue to OP because I read a worsening of symptoms is a sign of being cured but are these symptoms "normal" or should I switch oils? Also I do feel completely drained and can't afford to with a toddler. Can I expect these symptoms to go away and if so, how soon? Thanks in advance.Replied by Hope
Sacramento, Ca
08/22/2012I also experienced great teeth whitening with coconut oil, but it raised my blood pressure rather severely.
A year later I had forgotten about that and decided to oil pull with it again, as I was going to my dentist in a few weeks for a teeth cleaning and wanted to impress him with my whiter teeth.
Unfortunately, (or fortunately), the office was now taking blood pressure readings before doing the work and my BP was Extremely high and they would not clean my teeth as a result. I remembered about the VCO and have not used it from that day on.
I also do not go to the dentist anymore, as oil pulling with sesame oil, flossing, and using baking soda, keeps my teeth in very good health :-)Replied by Mmsg
Somewhere, Europe
08/23/2012Vero, it seems that sesame oil is milder for OP than coconut oil. Switch and experiment. Right now you cannot afford the "detox" stuff.Posted by Nordlanding1 (Uniontown, Alabama) on 08/12/2012
[YEA] I've been oil pulling with organic extra virgin coconut oil for about 2 months now. I literally ran from the dentist over a year ago when my hygienist cleaned my teeth and told me that I have gingivitis, bleeding gums and what not. When I brush my teeth, my gums would bleed. Almost immediately I started oil pulling, I noticed that my teeth felt tighter. When I brush, it doesn't bleed anymore so I scheduled me a dentist appointment. The same hygienist from a year ago asked where I had been and she remembered that my teeth were jacked up so to speak. So she asked have I been flossing everyday. Of course not was my response so to make a long story shorter, when she finished with my cleaning she was flabbergasted at how well my teeth are now compared to last year. I had a second cleaning a week later. She said, "Mr. Nord, your teeth are great, you've been doing something". that's when I told her about oil pulling.Replied by Lwcath
Pawleys Island, Sc, Usa
09/08/2012[YEA] I am also having great results with oil pulling with coconut oil for the last 3 weeks. I have also been doing a daily rinse with hydrogen peroxide. My lower cuspid teeth had horrible tartar that covered the bottom of the teeth. My gums were discolored and receding. Receding badly on the bottom. I never felt they were really clean after the most intense brushing. And I have intermittent issues of gum and tooth pain. My mouth felt better overall after just the 1st pull. 3 weeks later- Now, my upper gums have no signs of receding. My gums are pink and healthy looking. I had 2 troublesome, persistent swollen salivary glands on the floor of my mouth that are now non-existent. All tartar and plaque is gone, with the exeption of one tiny spot on one of the cuspids, and it is diminishing by the day. I told my friend who is a dental hygienist about it. She didn't believe me. So I drove over to her house, and she was amazed. Epecially in the great condition of my gums. My teeth feel so strong! I am a smoker, and my teeth are so much whiter. And when I rub my tongue over them it feels as if I have just left the dentist. Also, when I wake up, no bad breath! I was really scared I was going to ultimately lose some teeth, but now those fears are vanquished. Also, my skin is no longer dry, and my dry hair looks oily if I don't wash it every day. I also have noticed that I no longer have to use eyedrops and chapstick all day. My skin is just so nourished. I also think I am not grinding my teeth at night anymore. Thank you Earth Clinic!!!!! I have to be careful who I tell this story to because I sound like a wing nut. I would never believe it if I hadn't experienced it!Posted by Melissa (Maine) on 07/24/2012
[YEA] I just started this about one week ago, and have been doing it two or three times a day. The first three or four days I was exhausted in the afternoon and had to lay down and rest. I also got two big pimples on my face. Then I started taking a couple tbsp internally each day. Three days ago I started to put it on my upper arms that have really bad psoriasis.
Results so far:
-No bleeding at all when brushing teeth, even though I had to use a stiff toothbrush because I lost mine. This alone is amazing.
-the psoriasis on my arms is still red and obvious, but it is no longer flaking, etc. too early to tell if coconut oil will be a true solution, but it's encouraging and I could probably put some dermablend on and wear short sleeves in public (for the first time in years)!
-lastly, I have had a bump under my arm that was about lentil size several months ago, and it got to be about the size of a small gumball. I have no idea what it is. It is now still bigger than a lentil but smaller than it was. Hopefully it will be gone by the time I have a job and insurance!
Overall, these have been amazing results. I don't know how it works and I don't care! I know it sounds unbelievable, but I wanted to share my success story. It may not work for everyone, but my short term results have been practically miraculous.Replied by Constance
Baumholder, Germany
12/12/2012I want to hear more about the bump under your arm. I have the same and am interested if you've seen any positive results with OP. My PCP know about it and says it nothing to worry about at this time. The mams are always clear and monthly exams prove normal for years. But, I'm curious nonetheless.Replied by Ivonne
09/12/2013If you like how the coconut oil works on your skin, you will love coconut milk. Coconut milk is just as moisturizing, if not more, and it wont leave you all greased up. It is fantastic. I use an organic brand that does not have BPA. Hope it helps!Posted by Jane (Mountain View, Ca) on 05/18/2012
[YEA] I have been Oil Pulling with organic Coconut Oil for 17 days. Unbelievable. Nose runs a bit, while one TBS of slighted heated Coconut Oil with 3 drops of Melaleuca Alternifolia (optional) is swished around very consciously in my mouth for 20 minutes. Immediatley when oil is in mouth I have phlegm from throat slightly surfacing. Nose running. No problem. Results after 17 days: Gums and Teeth feel great, much whiter teeth, plaque has disappeared, infection is gone in one tooth, can now chew on side of mouth where new bridge was put in 3 months ago. Almost in one week I could start chewing. Soreness and sensitivity was entirely gone. Two of my teeth that dentist said to remove because of infection I am not going to remove. I wish that the oil pulling would grow bone. Anyone know about this? I have periodonal condition. My plaque has all disappeared. I spit out and rinse with [an oil] solution and gargle. I will write back when I see my hygienist July 5, 2012. Thank you all. JaneReplied by Jowhitney
Portland, Or
10/04/2012On growing bone: see recommended diet by westonaprice.org. The dentist and researcher Weston A. Price watched post-depression malnourished kids grow secondary dentin in their cavity-ridden teeth. Many of us are much less-nourished than we think. Valuable foods like raw milk (see realmilk.com for info and local listings), homemade mineral-rich bone stock and dietary sources of all-important vitamins A & D have disappeared! You CAN re-grow bone. It's a matter of nutrition.Posted by Sweetpea (Brewer, Me, Usa) on 04/25/2012
Hi. I just found this site last night, and first heard of oil pulling yesterday morning at the dentist's office. A patient in the room next to me said she works in a chiropractic office, and one of the clients told her about it. She's been doing it since February and her teeth are whiter.
Personally, I've been eating/drinking young, green Thai coconuts now for a couple months... About one a day, and also drink Zico, especially when the Thai coconuts aren't available in my area. It gives me a good afternoon "pep" and I experience a general well-being feeling afterward. Also, I've been using organic, virgin coconut oil in my cooking so I've been reading the benefits of coconuts for awhile now so surprised I hadn't heard of pulling before this.
Anyway, this morning, I tried it. I'm fortunate I found this site last night because there is a Ted on here who said to brush your teeth first, oil pull for only 5 minutes, and then brush again after. I felt better about 5 minutes than 20 since I know I'm toxic and I had a Nissen Fundoplication surgery (they wrap the top part of your stomach around your esophagus) and a side effect of that is I can't throw up... So I dry heave until I go to the hospital where they starve me for 6 days and stick horrible medications that throw me off through an IV... So I don't want to do that. It would take me away from trying this.
So far so good. I've had a tiny amount of mucus, most likely would be a lot more if I had done 20 minutes, but I do have a warm feeling in my sinuses and respiratory tract. Not a bad feeling, just a feeling that something is happening. I have nausea meds I can take if I start to feel nauseous... for me it really will have to go the other direction...
Thank you for this site. It's addicting, and I look forward to reading more posts of others experiences, etc.Posted by Mg (New York, Ny) on 04/16/2012
Hi there, I have started oil pulling with coconut oil and I feel it makes a big difference for me with my teeth and with my sleep. I fall asleep much more easily and wake up feeling much more rested. My main question is this: Am I absorbing any of the medium-chain fats from the coconut oil while using it for pulling? When I'm done, the oil is much more watery. Does that mean the oil is moving through the membranes in my mouth... And being absorbed? I ask because I want my dad (who has Parkinson's) to start getting the medium-chain fats from coconut oil daily. I wonder how much, if any, of its benefits he can get just from oil pulling.
So - is it possible to absorb the medium-chain fats during the oil-pulling process? And how much of the fats from about a tablespoon or two in the mouth? All of them? Thank you.Replied by Citygirl27
Richardson, Tx
06/02/2012I drink a TBSP of coconut oil in my hot tea a few times a week. It takes me 15-20 minutes to finish the cup. This always coats my mouth, teeth, throat and lips with coconut oil each time. Is this having the same effect as OP? or do I need to do it with cold CO and spit it out? I want to try OP with either this or olive oil, especially if it helps facial skin puffiness! Anyone had these benefits?Posted by Earlygirl (Sacramento, California) on 03/15/2012
[YEA] I started oil pulling with coconut oil about three weeks ago based on comments posted here on Earth Clinic. I had just had my semi-annual teeth cleaning at the dentist's office and the hygienist was really cranky with me because she was finding 4s. I must say that since I started oil pulling, (once a day in the morning on weekdays, weekends off) my gums are a much lighter pink color and they seem to be growing back. And when I floss, there is no blood. I am thrilled and looking forward to going back for my next cleaning and seeing the hygienist's reaction.


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Elvis Presley has been called the World's Greatest Entertainer. But on August 16, 1977, his life came to a shocking end.¬Ý At first, it was said he died of a heart attack.¬Ý Later reports blamed a massive drug overdose.¬Ý But Presley'Äôs own stepbrother, David Stanley,¬Ý is convinced that The King's death was not accidental.¬Ý He says that Elvis committed suicide:
"Elvis Presley woke up on the 16th of August, premeditated, planned, took, and killed himself deliberately."
Most people refuse to believe that Elvis Presley might have killed himself.¬Ý¬Ý However, David Stanley's eyewitness account, along with the physical evidence, makes a compelling case.
Drugs were a part of Elvis Presley's daily routine — 3 times a day, on a strict schedule, nearly a dozen different prescription drugs were administered to him by members of his entourage.¬Ý These drugs included Seconal and Demerol.¬Ý Insiders say that this dangerous cycle of drug use began in 1958 when Elvis was drafted into the army and sent overseas.ÔøΩ
Red West was one of his closest friends:
'ÄúI went to Germany with him after I got out of the Marine Corps.¬Ý He was on guard duty on the Russian front, and if you went to sleep and got caught asleep, you'Äôre in trouble. So this sergeant said, "Take these little things here. They'll keep you up."¬Ý And, wow, man, it started feeling good and that's how it began.'Äù
After the army, Elvis returned to his life as an entertainer, and according to pop culture historian Chuck Harter, he had high hopes for becoming a serious actor:
'ÄúElvis' greatest desire was to be a serious dramatic actor, and this was denied him because his management felt that they wouldn't make as much money if they put him in a dramatic role. They wanted him to be in the formula. So this depressed him a great deal.'Äù
Elvis was frustrated by lightweight movie roles and overwhelmed by the endless demands of his fans.¬Ý He retreated behind the gates of his Memphis mansion, Graceland.
Chuck Harter made this observation:
"Elvis sort of put himself into a cocoon. And Graceland, more or less, became a tomb for him, or a cave to go hide from life. The windows were sealed. The outside did not enter in. So his day-to-day touch with reality had really been removed."
David Stanley, Elvis' stepbrother, had this to say:
'ÄúPeople would say, what do you think the most difficult part of Elvis Presley's life was?¬Ý Being Elvis Presley, looking out a window, seeing 10,000 people who think you can walk on water; walking out on a stage and seeing 22,000 flashbulbs going off; thinking you are a king.'Äù
The combination of high times on tour and isolation at home took its toll on Elvis.¬Ý His absences, affairs, and drug use led to the end of his stormy 6-year marriage to Priscilla.
David says this was a difficult time for Elvis:
'ÄúHe would get himself in a rage over that. You know, he would get himself so worked up over it, that he'd begin to take the medications to deal with the depression of the rage. And then suddenly, some shows are starting to be canceled.'Äù
Insiders say that, by the mid-70s, Elvis was so dependent on drugs that he required supervision around the clock.¬Ý David Stanley and a group of men known as "the lifers" gave him anything he wanted:
"We were the ones who were with Elvis all the time. Elvis needs something to eat. Elvis needs to be woken up at a certain time. Elvis needs his medication."
Elvis demanded that everyday he receive 3 separate doses of drugs that he called "attacks."¬Ý Each "attack" contained a dangerous combination of pills or shots of Valium, Nembutal, Demerol, Quaalude, and Seconal.¬Ý David Stanley says the first "attack" was usually given between 2 and 3 a.m:
'ÄúAfter he'd take his attack, attack one, he would have a couple of cheeseburgers, potatoes. The "attack one" effect would get him groggy and sleepy. We would have to watch Elvis, 'cause sometimes he would be eating and just fall asleep with food in his mouth, oftentimes choking on his own food.'Äù
After sleeping for a few hours, Elvis would receive "attack" number two:
'ÄúThat would last for several hours. Now you're in the morning hours. You know, you're looking at 10:00 or 11:00. Then it would be attack 3, which was the same contents of attack one and 2. So you're talking, by the time you got done– let's just call it 11 sleeping pills per attack– that's 33. Let's call it 3 shots of Demerol per– that's 9 shots. And some people would say, "Well, golly, that's 6 months worth."¬Ý That was a nightly dose.'Äù
Red West, Elvis' lifelong friend, tried to intervene:
'ÄúI talked to him about drugs. I said, "You don't need this stuff."¬Ý He said, "Nuh-uh. You're wrong. I do need it." And that's when I threw my hands up and said, "I've done all I can do."¬Ý And I was gone shortly thereafter.'Äù
Elvis' became more and more depressed in the weeks before his death.¬Ý Despite the millions he'd made, he was short of money.¬Ý He was overweight, in poor health, dreading his next tour, and reportedly impotent.
But perhaps Elvis was most upset about a book some former employees were about to publish just before his next tour.¬Ý Chuck Harter knew Elvis was concerned about the tour:
'ÄúThis would be the first time that the fans saw him overweight, not looking good, with the knowledge of what the book contained. And it was, "Oh, my god, they'll know."¬Ý And he knew the whistle had been blown on his clean image, and he was terrified.'Äù
David Stanley witnessed Elvis's decline:
'ÄúYou could see the, "God, I don't know if it's worth going on" mentality. Kind of dreading the tour one day, "I don't wanna go on tour. They're gonna think this, they're gonna think that."¬Ý He was just really confused.'Äù
'ÄúThe last time I saw Elvis, he said good-bye to me. He was crying. 'ÄòI love you.'Äô¬Ý He hugged me. 'ÄòI'll never, ever see you again.¬Ý The next time you see me, it'll be in a higher place and a different plane.'Äô'Äù
The day Elvis Presley died was different than most.¬Ý He ignored his usual late-night feast.¬Ý He was given his 3 "attack" envelopes — nearly 3 dozen pills and 9 syringes full of drugs — at their usual times, but Elvis left them untouched.
Ginger Alden, Presley'Äôs girlfriend, was the last person to see him alive.¬Ý According to reports, around 9:30 a.m., Elvis got out of bed and went to the bathroom to read.¬Ý¬Ý And a few hours later, that's where his body was found.¬Ý Paramedics were already there by the time David Stanley arrived.
David says he found all 3 "attack" envelopes and several Demerol syringes nearly empty.¬Ý He believes Elvis took all 3 "attacks" at once purposely, to end his life:
"I looked and saw Elvis in the fetal position and knew he was gone. The first thing I said was, 'You son of a bitch!' I knew right there and then at that time that Elvis said, 'I am out of here.'"
The official autopsy found that Elvis died of an irregular heartbeat due to severe cardiovascular disease.¬Ý Dr. Kevin Merigian has studied the official coroner's toxicology report:
'ÄúI don't think there's any evidence that there was a tremendous amount of drug abuse or anything misuse. I know there's been a lot of theories and there's been a lot of conjecture. There's always a debate. That kind of adds to the mystique of Elvis. But he didn't die of an overdose. He died of some event, probably cardiac in origin.'Äù
David Stanley disagrees:
'ÄúI'm telling you what I know. And the fact is, that much medication will kill you. And Elvis knew that.'Äù
Red West, Elvis' lifelong friend, doesn't accept the suicide theory:
'ÄúI know him like a book. I know he was religious, and I know what he would do and what he wouldn't do.¬Ý And he would not kill himself purposely.'Äù
Exactly how did Elvis Presley die? This controversy may one day be settled.¬Ý Elvis' father Vernon Presley reportedly commissioned a private autopsy after the official report was completed.¬Ý Exactly what those doctors found is still unknown.¬Ý At Vernon Presley's request, the results will remain sealed until the year 2027.

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SHOUT-OUT for Bob's World
By khulac
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 at 4:04 pm in Family Entertainment, Family Outings.
Bob's World is an institution when it comes to cool light displays in Pleasanton, but we hadn't ever actually seen it in person until recently. We stumbled upon its brilliance (Take Paseo Santa Cruz off Valley to 2612 Calle Reynoso–you can't miss it), and it's now our new favorite holiday lights display. It's just so sweet and innocent, even if it is a little weird for a former Midwesterner like myself to see lit up polar bears on a green lawn with a snow machine spewing little white stuff everywhere, much to the delight of the kids.
Even weirder were the Livermore Harley bikers who rolled up to the suburban wonderland, one of them toting a fully lit Christmas tree on his ride and bags of treats for the little ones. Ah yes, nothing says holidays like leftover Halloween candy dolled out by a Harley guy in a Santa suit.
"Mommy, there are two Santas," said one little girl, clearly confused by the clash of the Bob's World santa and the Harley santa.
But the holiday spirit was there for sure. Even if the real snow isn't. For tons of holiday light listings, visit Lights of the Valley or check out our interactive map on our special holiday Web page.
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Since first emerging as the lead singer of 1980s synth pop group Japan, singer/multi-instrumentalist David Sylvian has turned, in many ways most surprisingly, into one of pop music's most intrepid explorers. As early as his first solo album, the crooner with a distinctive and intentioned vibrato has been connected with the experimental and jazz scenes, with trumpeters Jon Hassell, Mark Isham and Kenny Wheeler appearing on Brilliant Trees (Virgin, 1986). Since then he's collaborated with guitaristsRobert Fripp, David Torn, Marc Ribot and Bill Frisell and keyboardists John Taylor, RyuchSakamoto and Holger Czukay on albums that range, stylistically, from ambient pop to near-progressive rock. He's also been involved in multimedia works, including the aptly titled Approaching Silence (Venture, 1999) and, more recently, Naoshima (Samadhisound, 2007) which, along with the collaborative Nine Horses group and its debut, Snow Bound Sorrow(Samadhisound ,2005), reflected a growing interest in the Norwegian and artists including trumpeter Arve Henriksen, and samplers/remixers Jan Bang and Erik Honoré.
Free improvisation and its nexus with more structured composition have always been of interest to Sylvian; even on his last ostensibly pop production, Dead Bees on a Cake (Virgin, 1999), the singer combined his sometimes oblique but visually arresting lyrics with Frisell's dobro improvisations. With Blemish(Samadhisound, 2003), he took the concept a giant leap forward on a largely solo album, but one where, on four of its eight tracks, late free music guitar pioneer Derek Bailey and guitarist/laptop specialist Christian Fenneszprovided Sylvian with improvisations, providing contexts around which he built his austere songs. An album of remixes, The Good Son vs The Only Daughter(Samadhisound, 2004), further demonstrated just how far these sparely constructed compositional ideas could be taken in the hands of creative remixers/recomposers.
Manafon takes the creative process even further, with Sylvian taking a series of free improvisations, performed by a cherry-picked collective of international improvisers, as the starting point, and shaping his words and loosely structured music around them. Other than adding some acoustic guitar and keyboard himself, as well as some sparely overdubbed piano by John Tilbury on six tracks, these spontaneous soundscapes have been enhanced in post-production, but the improvisations themselves remain intact and unreconstructed—as they were, in the moment.
It's a dark album of stunning beauty; oblique, to be sure, but one that reveals Sylvian to be a continually growing artist whose interests are pure, and now completely distanced from the industry concerns that were an unavoidable part of working with the major labels for the first part of his career. Not that his earlier albums weren't creative or, the assumption has to be, exactly where he was at the time; but unencumbered by outside impositions (even Nine Horses—a pop group to be sure—felt completely honest, a reflection of what the artists wanted without any undue intervention, direct or suggested), with his own Samadhisound label, Sylvian has turned from artful, post-pop crooner to an innovator of the first order.
Even the choice of Sylvian's collective reflects a breadth of concern that transcends earlier collaborations: from England, Tilbury, AMM co-founder, guitarist Keith Rowe, saxophonist Evan Parker and cellist Marcio Mattos; from Austria, guitarist/laptop player Christian Fennesz, trumpeter Franz Hautzinger, guitarist Burkhard Stengl, bassist Werner Dafeldecker and cellist Mario Mattos; from Japan, no input mixer Toshimaru Nakamura, turntablist Otomo Yoshihide, sine wave artist Sachiko M. and guitarist Tetuzi Akiyama; from the US, live signal processor Joel Ryan. On these nine songs—eight songs with lyrics, one instrumental—a baker's dozen players come together in various permutations and combinations, from trio to septet, and in many cases represent first encounters. The result is a compelling album of real songs—abstract, to be sure, not of conventional AABA form—that may provide an entry point for those who find the concept of free music unapproachable, by demonstrating that such unfettered improvisation needn't (and shouldn't) mean aimless meandering.
The results are stunning. The improvisations—in and of themselves, and without Tilbury's layered piano—are highly abstruse yet keenly intuitive; seemingly devoid of melody, harmony, rhythm and form. And yet, on "Snow White in Appalachia," there appear to be (but, given the amount of time Sylvian took in piecing Manafon together, not really) serendipitous moments where a harmonic center suddenly emerges, with as little as Dafeldecker's single bass note, coalescing this tale of disaster in a way that's subtle, but dramatic and effective. The album is described, on Sylvian's website, as an album of ballads, but without any explicit rhythm, the only real reference to conventional balladry is that the ambience is soft, the pace (even without rhythm) slow, and the dynamics subdued and subtle.
At times deeply autobiographical, elsewhere reflecting on external circumstances, Sylvian has also reached a new level of lyrical profundity. Deeply layered, image-seducing but spare poetry reveals more with each subsequent listen, as Sylvian mirrors the music's intrepid nature. These are songs that may be anything but hummable, but are absolutely memorable—powerful in their allegiance to silence, economy of scale and inherent selflessness. His overdubs are in tune with the improvisations' gradual evolutions, but act like drawstrings to bring together a number of ideas, that are anything but disparate, into even sharper focus. Tilbury's contributions are equally vital, Morton Feldman-like in their indeterminacy, and creating a clearer line between the free improvs and Sylvian's lyrics.
The deluxe edition of Manafon is packaged as a clothbound book with an added DVD that includes both DTS and Dolby 5.1 surround mixes, as well as a PCM stereo version of the CD and hardback book inserts with artwork, an essay and complete lyrics. Most important, however, is the inclusion of Amplified Gesture, a documentary film directed by Phil Hopkins, with Sylvian as executive producer. With the instrumental music of Manafon as its sonic backdrop, the film (subtitled An Introduction to Free Improvisation: Practitioners and Their Philosophy) explores the emergence of free improv through the words ofManafon's participants, as well as speaking with AMM co-founder/percussionistEddie Prévost and saxophonist John Butcher. That Sylvian does not participate as an interviewee in the documentary only speaks to his viewing himself as a beneficiary, rather than a creator, of the free music being discussed—even though Manafon truly deserves a place in the music's ultimate history.
As austere and economical as the music, Hopkins leaves the story to unfold entirely in the words of the participants, filmed in black and white and with little visual movement other than that of the musicians speaking, with a few performance stills and very, very spare use of performance footage. What emerges, over the course of Amplified Gesture's 54 minutes, are many of the foundations of the free improvising scene, which distanced itself almost immediately on its emergence, quite explicitly trying, as Keith Roweexplains, to create something that had never before been heard in the history of music.
An ambitious and, some might say, ostentatious goal, but one of the defining characteristics of all the musicians interviewed is their unmistakableselflessness. Parker describes free improvisers as not trying to command their instruments but, rather, trying to explore them, further describing the act of playing like biofeedback, where as much as the player tells the instrument what to do, the instrument speaks back, and suggests new ideas and avenues of experimentation to the performer.
And undeniable is these musicians' assertion of the experimental nature of free improvisation. Tilbury contrasts guitarists and violinists, who "sleep with their instruments," to pianists, who arrive at a venue and are presented with a black box, probably an absolutely new instrument each and every time, with different tuning, different touch, different tone. The audience, too, is a part of the experiment, more involved than they might think, as they provide more than just feedback, but an ambient energy which, in part, drives any free improvisation performed in a concert setting.
That many of these artists come from seemingly conventional backgrounds, growing up with rock and pop groups, bebop, classical music and more, might seem obvious; but, as ever, these intrepidly spontaneous creators may all come from somewhere, but in many cases, as with Keith Rowe, their references become merely one thing more to reject in the pursuit of creating something new. And while Rowe explains how playing a guitar flat on a table creates a certain detachment as opposed to orthodox guitarists for whom the instrument is more an extension of themselves, he's equally quick to note that it's impossible to be distanced from life's experiences. Growing up in wartime England, the sound of exploding bombs became an unavoidable part of who he is and, consequently, the music he makes.
In some ways, Amplified Gesture may be best seen before listening to Manafon. The enlightening insights of the artists involved, with the music playing behind them, makes Sylvian's ultimate song construction from their improvisations all the more remarkable. But whether experienced before or after Manafon (or not at all: the deluxe edition is a limited one, with a relatively small print run), the great leap of faith that Sylvian took with Blemish has been completely affirmed with Manafon. It's the inevitable evolution of a significant directional shift that represents, despite sounding unequivocally a part of Sylvian's larger body of work, a profoundly beautiful meshing of unfettered, in-the-moment spontaneity and long, careful consideration.
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By Daniel Farey-Jones, campaignlive.co.uk, Friday, 17 February 2012 09:47AM
Dentsu took a substantial shareholding in Publicis Groupe with 15% voting rights in 2002, when Publicis bought BCom3, in which Dentsu had a 22% stake. BCom3 owned D'Arcy, Leo Burnett, Starcom MediaVest and Bartle Bogle Hegarty.
According to Bob Willott, editor of Marketing Services Financial Intelligence, the terms of the alliance were:
Dentu's stake has now been reduced to just 2% after Dentsu sold 9.3% of Publicis Groupe shares to the French group today (17 February), at a price of €35.8 (£29.6) per share.
In a similar transaction in 2010, Publicis Groupe bought back 3.8% of its shares from Dentsu for €217.5m.
Publicis cancelled those shares and said today it plans to cancel 10.8 million of the 18 million newly bought shares – the maximum number possible – and keep the remainder to cover incentive plans for retention shares, performance shares, stock options and acquisitions.
Dentsu and Publicis said there would be no changes to the management structure or policies of their Tokyo-based joint ventures, Beacon Communications and Dentsu Razorfish.
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China's Vice Minister of Environmental Protection, upset by the U.S. Embassy in Beijing tweeting about Beijing's air quality, has spoken out against foreign embassies measuring air quality in China.
At a press conference on June 5, Wu Xiaoqing said China's government measures air quality, and foreign embassies are going against China's regulations by publishing measurements.
The U.S. Embassy in Beijing has more than 20,000 followers on Twitter for its Beijing air quality feed, which has carried updated air quality results every hour since 2008.
U.S. consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou also measure air quality, providing information for consulate staff and U.S. citizens living and working in those cities.
A day earlier, June 4, Wu's statements about foreign embassies measuring and publishing air quality data were carried widely in state-controlled media reports.
"We wish those embassies and consulates will respect China's laws and stop publishing air quality data which is not representative," Wu said, according to a report in the state-run China Daily.
Beijing has infamously been mired in a foggy-haze of pollution from industrial factories and sandstorms, so much so that visibility on the streets is often affected.
Ordinary Chinese citizens have become skeptical about China's figures relating to air quality. Disparity between U.S. data on air quality in Beijing, and China's official data has added to people's skepticism.
In March, fog and pollution reportedly delayed more than 400 flights in and out of Beijing's airport, and also caused problems for local commuters.
Pan Shiyi, a real estate magnate who lives in Beijing, publishes a statistical comparison between China and the U.S. Embassy data on Sina Weibo (a popular Chinese microblogging similar to Twitter). He says he examines the data to check if it is safe outside to exercise.
Data from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Tuesday suggested pollution levels were "dangerous" for sensitive persons, measuring 47 micrograms of fine particulate matter. Bejing's official readings ranging from 51 and 79 micrograms across the city, were classified as "good," Fox News reported.
The U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai began publishing PM2.5 data [Particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter are called "fine" particles] on air quality for Shanghai in May. Zhang Quan, head of the Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau, echoed statements made by Wu, saying it is illegal for the U.S. diplomatic mission to publish its own air quality measurements.
U.S. Consulate staffer in Shenyang called Luo Jie responded to statements in China's state-run media on Weibo, saying: "Monitoring our working environment is part of our job, and the consulate is responsible for our diplomats and their families' health, which is why we publish the data. If our diplomats' health becomes part of China's internal affairs, it becomes just too complicated."
Well-known Chinese blogger Michael Anti suggested on Twitter that Chinese officials were being hypocritical, because CCTV, a state-controlled media, publishes air quality data for other nations, not just China.
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Of important note is that often we, at the Heirloom Art Studio, have photographic knowledge and skills that can often create a better duplicate from an original photograph than you might be able to supply from your home scanner. If at all possible, ALWAYS send originals and allow us to create the best possible duplicate, restoration or fine art from that original photograph.
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It's that time of year again to start thinking about making chili! We've had a nice, long summer full of cold watermelon soup and gazpacho but I think it's time to start mentally preparing for belly-warming food again once the temperature dips. Last night at my local food co-op, they were doing a demo of a few different kinds of chili and it made me think… I am willing to start considering the prospect of warm soup again so long as I can have a cornbread muffin with it.
Nothing goes better with a big bowl of chili than a warm, homemade cornbread muffin with some butter melting in the middle. This recipe for Honey Cornbread Muffins has made me really happy time and time again.
I like this recipe because of how versatile it is. The slight sweetness that the honey brings still tastes great with chili and soup as I mentioned, but you can also enjoy the muffins as more of a sweet treat.
I would recommend heating one up and spreading it with some apple butter while nibbling on blueberries! I know, kind of specific, but still.
What will you need?
Dry Ingredients:
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
1 cup milk (probably shouldn't use skim)
2 eggs
1/2 stick butter, melted
1/3 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
How do you make it?
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and set to the side. In a medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until completely smooth and pour into the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir together.
Get your 12-count muffin tin and line with paper liners. Fill each cup about 3/4 with batter since it will rise in the oven slightly.
Bake for 13-15 minutes, peaking in the oven every once in a while to check on the progress. If there is leftover batter (which there probably will be enough for 4-6 more), just bake another batch! Be sure to fill the muffin cups that don't have batter in them with water to avoid damaging the pan.
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Has there been a team in recent history that did less to improve their roster after winning a championship than this Red Sox team? Andrew Celani investigates.
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Rather than spoil the full debut of the new C-Class in Detroit next week, Merc got into the spirit of the CES by debuting an augmented reality app that allows you to have a virtual look in and around the latest 3 Series competitor.
If you scan the code above using your iPad - the only device it works on currently - you will be taken to a Mercedes web page and then the Apple App Store. You'll need to download the app and print off a printed image of the car - also available from the MB site. Then you just fire up the app, point it at the printed image and let the faszination begin.


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Retirement planning – taking control of your future
There are many different aspects to wealth management planning, and while some can perhaps be left until they become more relevant, there are some that should be attended to as early as possible – retirement planning is one such item. While it's certainly true that we're lucky in the UK to have a state pension scheme, it's also true that it's becoming harder and harder to meet our financial commitments on this money alone.
Meeting rising costs
You can't ignore the stories across the media about the rising costs of essential utilities, such as gas and electric. On top of this, food and medical costs also continue to rise; groceries seem to increase in price every week, prescriptions become ever-more expensive and we're now threatened with a more limited national health service. While some people plan to and succeed in owning their home outright by the time they reach retirement age, if you haven't been fortunate enough to manage this, then mortgage payments can take a hefty chunk out of your monthly income too.
When you sit down and tot up all of these costs, you'd be forgiven for feeling that the time of your life where you should be relaxing and having less to worry about can actually seem like a scary time. Retirement planning is one way to help alleviate this stress; by being prepared and planning for your future as early as possible, you can lessen the burden of meeting your financial responsibilities in your older age.
Additional retirement planning to bolster work schemes
Although you can start paying into a private or personal pension at any time, the fact of the matter is that the earlier you start, the bigger your pension pot will be when it comes to start drawing from it.
It may be that you have one or more occupational pensions to buffer your state pension allowance, but unfortunately, there is no guarantee on how these will perform when it comes time to retire. By seeking professional advice regarding your retirement planning and other aspects of wealth management planning, you give yourself the very best chance to be as prepared as possible for your 'golden years'. Ultimately, the more avenues you have from which to draw a lump sum or pension annuity, the more comfortable you will be during your retirement.
Our independent financial planners are not affiliated to any particular pension provider, so we are able to advise you according to your needs giving you an unbiased view of the pension marketplace. Why not give us a quick call, under no obligation, to see how we may be able to help you with your retirement planning or any other aspect of your wealth management planning?


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Nowaday, more and more people get tattoos symbol. Therefore, it is not uncommon to see a series of new tattoo designs and a number of old spider tattoo. Spider tattoos design are associated with good and evil. In many cultures spider tattoos indicate ties to the underworld.
However, given the history of the spider much more positive in many cultures around the world, but can also be a symbol of creativity and wisdom.
Spider Lettering Tattoos
The Spider is another popular tattoo symbol that crosses many tattoo genres and is prominently featured in the traditional tribal tattoos of many indigenous peoples around the world. There are very few cultures that do not have stories about spiders within their mythological histories, no doubt in part because spiders can be found on nearly every part of the planet, even on far-off islands, as spiders can travel vast distances using their webs as little parachutes! And who amongst us has not been fascinated by the webs that spiders weave and the way they capture their prey. Such images have fired the imaginations of men and women since the dawn of time.
The letters are probably the best leg tattoos for men. Letters to enroll or quotes that fit your personality. Tattoo of accounts is a fresh fashion and can put ink on your feet, calf muscles, calf, or the front of the thigh. Choose a date that complement their attributes. You can add items such as weapons, wild flowers, unique spider webs and some other unique and mysterious letters.
Unique Spider Tattoos
Most popular spider tattoos are used in a more obscure. It is not uncommon to see a spider with a skull for a head or a gothic cross on the back. Another idea is a spider squatting with legs too long, legs slightly bent may give the appearance of bat wings was. Two other spider tattoo designs are foreigners and steampunk spiders. The spider abroad will have a much more modern feel, usually shown in light green with an unusually large body and teeth. These can also be shown in light gray or blue to make it look more metallic.
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Spider Symbolism
The Spider is an ancient symbol of mystery, power and growth.
We take our first lesson from the ancient symbol of the Spider by contemplating its web.
Just as the Spider weaves a web, so too must we weave our own lives. The Spider symbol meaning here serves as a reminder that our choices construct our lives. When the Spider appears to us, it is a message to be mindful of the choices we are making – and ask ourselves:
Modern Spider Tattoos
In some tribes, the spider tattoos represents incarcerated capture while the different strands making up the web implies a metaphor symbolizing bars. In the Western countries, these bars are associated with crime, which depicts how long one has stayed behind prison walls. The tattoo is a symbol of a struggling generation; a struggle with drugs, struggle against the political system, while some people are always struggling against the oddity of life. And so no matter how long and much your struggle is, you find yourself entangled in the web of life.
Thus from a Nazi wanna-be with a spider tattoo on his cheek to a Latino on the street with the same feature on his neck, it basically draws to the same meaning, the spider tattoo is not an entity belonging to any specific group but to all whom the tentacles of life holds in the sublimes of a web.
The spider has an anachronistic steampunk quality tattoo. This style of spider has very long legs which are made of metal or wooden and has a body made of watches. Rose is also very popular designs of tattoos on his elbow. You may have only a rose, or surround with different designs.
Different Spider Tattoos
Good design is a rose with a spider web around. If you are getting a flower tattoo elbow suggests a specific reason, even then you can add calligraphy to express their feelings in words.
Spider Elbow Tattoos
You can get these cross tattoo designs on the feet, arms, back, chest, etc. Los cross tattoo designs are such that can be customized by you and you can design your own cross and get it done, like tattoos designs cross with angel wings, a spider web, ribbons, flowers, crowns, daggers, cross tattoos designs with flags, Jesus cross tattoos, etc. When it comes to tattoos, you must be of a type that is defined and reflects something about the person.


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Pancakes have long existed as one of the most popular items on the breakfast menus of modern restaurants. The existence of pancakes actually dates back several thousand years, and since their appearance, they have gained world-wide popularity. From thin French-style crepes to the thicker buckwheat variety made in Germany, to the well-known ricotta-filled pancakes of Italy known as cannolis, many countries lay claim to a particular type of pancake.
In the United States and Canada, pancakes are also known as flapjacks, hotcakes and griddlecakes.
Common Ingredients of Pancakes
Not often found on the diet page of a restaurant's menu, the standard pancake served in American restaurants has long been vilified as a breakfast indulgence made with flour, sugar, salt, milk and a great deal of butter.
Standard recipes made from pre-packaged mixes will offer around 300 calories for a serving and will also include saturated fat, which is acknowledged to be on the more unhealthy side of the fat spectrum.
Common ingredients of pancakes will offer a variety of vitamins at minimum levels including vitamin A, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 (among many others), and will also sport a number of minerals including small amounts of riboflavin, phosphorus and selenium. None of the standard ingredients in a pancake will offer significant levels of vitamins and minerals, however, and pancakes will generally offer zero fiber and some cholesterol.
Pay Attention to the Toppings
Despite their lack of healthy ingredients, eating a few pancakes is not often cause to see a higher number on the scale. It is usually the great many toppings offered in conjunction with pancakes that causes a meal to cross into very unhealthy and highly caloric territory.
Restaurants will usually cover pancakes in large amounts of unhealthy toppings such as maple syrup, chocolate syrup, butter or molasses. Far more than a simple garnish of fruit such as bananas or raspberries, the calorie content of the toppings offered at many restaurants will exceed those of the pancakes themselves.
Making Pancakes Healthier
By making pancakes at home, one can control the ingredients used in them and ensure that the calories and contents are appropriate. Healthy recipes will often include whole wheat flour instead of white flour, utilize egg substitute instead of real eggs, and require skim milk instead of whole or 2 percent. The toppings used on pancakes can be a very healthy part of a diet if things like bananas, blueberries, or raspberries are used instead of maple syrup or butter.
It is very possible to include pancakes in a healthy diet with a few simple modifications, but eating them in their original state with the usual heavy ingredients of syrup and butter should be an infrequent treat.


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By Ron Synovitz for RFE/RL
Most Afghans say suicide attacks can never be justified. But a new public opinion poll reports more support in Afghanistan for suicide bombers than ever before.
Conducted by the U.S.-based Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion and Public Life, the survey says four out of 10 Afghans believe suicide bombing is justified "in order to defend Islam against its enemies." Out of 39 countries in the study, only Palestinians showed the same level of support for the idea that suicide attacks are sometimes justified.
The findings have touched a raw nerve in a country where suicide bombings were once rare but are now commonplace.
With Afghan civilians increasingly caught up as victims of suicide attacks, activists and religious scholars in Kabul question whether the Pew survey reflects a real trend.
Suicide attacks were unheard of in Afghanistan during the 1980s, when mujahedin fighters were battling Soviet forces.
Even up until 2005, suicide bombings were unusual in the country. So when suicide attacks began to proliferate in 2005, most Afghans blamed the practice on foreigners.
In Denial
Christine Fair, a professor at Georgetown University who conducted a 2007 UN study on suicide bombers in Afghanistan, says Afghans were in denial for years about suicide bombers within their midst.
"In 2007, Afghans really were in denial that the suicide bombers were Afghans," Fair says. "There was this idea that these suicide bombers are Pakistani. They are Al-Qaeda. They are foreign. I don't think that [denial] is the case anymore."
One UN-funded survey in 2005 suggested 25 percent of Afghans believed suicide attacks could be justified by Islam.
The large minority of Afghans now agreeing with that viewpoint — about 39 percent in the Pew survey — suggests a fundamental shift in attitude during the past decade.
But Fair says she would be careful about making comparisons between earlier studies and the latest research.
Fair told RFE/RL that Afghans are more likely to say a suicide attack is justified if it is "to defend Islam."
Rather than a changing moral compass, she says the latest research could simply reflect growing resentment of international forces in Afghanistan.
"We should consider the possibility that in the [last] six years, Afghan opinion toward NATO-ISAF has become more negative," she says. "That they went from being in a state of denial [about suicide bombers] to, perhaps, some number of Afghans actually seeing suicide bombing as a justified and effective means to drive foreign troops out of Afghanistan."
'Hatred Of Foreigners Still Exists'
Mawlawi Enyatullah Baligh, the head of Islamic clerics on Afghanistan's Ulema Council , says he thinks the Pew survey reflects growing anger toward foreign troops.
"The people of Afghanistan, as I see it, are increasingly interested in religion, in praying, and in Islam. Their hatred of foreigners still exists and their opposition to infidelity and atheism — thank God — is still in place," Baligh says.
"I believe a lot of people are interested in religion. I think [many people who participated in the Pew survey] have mistaken [the question about justified suicide attacks.] Originally, the objective of their response was to express their anger about the conspiracies that have taken place in Afghanistan. Perhaps this is what the survey really is telling us."
Naim Nazari, a member of Afghanistan's nongovernmental Civil Society and Human Rights Network, questions whether respondents in the Pew study form a true representative sample of Afghan society.
"I think that the people of Afghanistan generally do not agree with violence. In particular, they do not support violence against civilians," Nazari says. "There may be a small group of people who believe [suicide attacks can be justified by Islam]. But they are a very small number and they are not really part of Afghan society if they support such violence and prepare for it."
Although Afghan clerics insist suicide is forbidden by Islam and can never be justified, Taliban militants and their supporters describe suicide attacks as an "act of martyrdom" carried out in the name of God.
A Taliban statement issued in September 2011 said suicide attacks are "an effective military tactic" that is justified under certain conditions. It said attackers in "martyrdom-seeking operations" must be motivated by a belief in God and able to "inflict heavy losses on the enemy."
Written and reported by Ron Synovitz, with additional reporting by RFE/RL Radio Free Afghanistan correspondent Qadir Habib


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Breakdown of the Working Hours of an SEO professional
Search Engine Optimization is a dynamic field, one of those professions where you get no time to put your feet up and relax. You've got to be on top of your game, like a General on the battlefield. At one frontier you've got hundreds and thousands of sites and blogs targeting the same set of keywords you are going for. Another front is opened by the big G, who continues to come down hard on all the tactics employed by SEO guys, and then you have got the ever increasing importance of social media, not to forget the other SEO professionals (or agencies) who will be vying for the same job.
You cannot turn your back on any of these fronts, all of them should be tackled at the same time, or you will get run over by one of these adversaries sooner than later. At the same time, you have got a life and you cannot allow yourself to get bogged down by the challenge, and spoil your work life balance. You need to make the most of your working hours, so that you don't have to worry about your work when you are home with your family or friends. Therefore, it is important to breakdown your working hours to confront all of these challenges.
Following is, what I believe to be the best breakdown of working hours. Of course not all of you will agree, and this is exactly what I want; please share your disapprovals and preferred breakdown via comments.
Reading (9:00 - 10:00)
This is the first thing I do when I sit down to work, going through half a dozen SEO and Internet Marketing blogs and forums that I have bookmarked. Remember that being an SEO professional, it is your duty to stay abreast of all the new developments and happenings in the SEO world. That's primarily the reason your employer or client is paying you. In other words, you are not just there to clean the debris after the storm has passed, your job is to anticipate the changes even before Google rolls out an update, you should be aware of a link building tactic even before it becomes widespread and every Tom, Dick and Harry starts using (or abusing) it. In short, you need to be on the ball and one step ahead of your competitors all the time.
And it is possible only if you are spending enough time on studying. SEO is a funny subject, you can lay down the basics to someone in just one sitting, but when someone is looking to master the subject, there's enough reading and learning to last a lifetime.
Link Prospects (10:00 - 11:30)
From the early days of keyword stuffing to the recent emphasis on social media, things have been changing fairly rapidly, but one thing that hasn't changed is the importance of the back links. Back links are truly the meat and potatoes of an SEO mix. However, it's certainly not about numbers anymore, which means you cannot leave the link building task to some "copy pasting maestros" who will be building links via directory submission, or article syndication. You need relevant and high quality links and this link building will require you to work on each and every link, and the first step will be to single out the websites that you should be targeting.
Remember that a quality link is not easy to attain. You will have to invest some time, money, and efforts to get these links, so it is important that you are choosing the link prospects carefully to make sure that your efforts are not going to waste. You need to browse the web with the eyes of an eagle to spot an opportunity. You can start from competitor's analysis or simply surf around the web while focusing on relevant sites.
Link Building (11:30 - 1:00)
As earlier suggest, a quality link will take a lot more than a simple comment or a copy pasting job. However, the difficulty level will differ from one site to another. Generally, the higher the difficulty level, the juicier a back link is going to be, but of course the difficulty level should be in accordance to the metrics like DA, PR, and the likes. You can make use of the services of some content writers to write guest posts, graphic designers to create infographics, or programmers to create a widget that you will use as the bait for getting a link, however, it is your duty to do the homework and come up with the topics to write on, the directions they need to take, the information to include in the infographics, guidelines, wireframes, or whatever is needed for the job.
And obviously, your link building efforts shouldn't be confined to writing guest posts, or creating link baits. There are at least a hundred different ways of building links and an ideal link building strategy should undertake as many most, if not all of these methods (if you can't think beyond half a dozen methods despite trying, then you have to spend more time on studying).
Break (1:00 - 2:00)
Whatever you do, don't spend this time on your seats and in front of your PC, for the sake of your mental and physical wellbeing.
Train The Juniors (2:00 - 3:00)
Unless you are working as a freelance SEO consultant (making recommendations instead of carrying out the tasks) you will need some helping hands. You can never grow as a freelancer or as an SEO agency if you are not ready to entrust the responsibilities to some juniors, so that you can have the time to do the more important work, for example finding and negotiating with the new customers.
SEO has a lot of dirty work involved, and some of it doesn't require high levels of expertise. Also you need to mentor your assistants into experts instead of turning them into subordinates who needs to be spoon-fed. So that you can rely on them when you are going through a dull phase or you don't have the energy or time to go through heaps and heaps of data to decipher a tweak in the algorithm. Having a right arm is always handy in a job like SEO, where you have got a lot of work on hands, and you are always running a risk of getting the work burnout.
Social Networks (3:00 - 4:00)
A big majority of webmasters or SEO guys aren't really fond of the social networks; however you cannot simply ignore the platforms like Facebook that claims to have a user base reaching a staggering 1 billion mark, or YouTube that boosts a user base consisting of more than 800 million users. Then there's always a new one coming up on the scene like Pinterest. And these are just the mainstream ones, there are a number of social networks focusing on a particular niche e.g. traveling, fitness, small businesses, etc.
The advantages of social media platform will vary from one business to another. Similarly, different businesses need to undertake a different approach to make the most of these platforms. There's no single approach that suits all and sundry. So, you will have to lurk around these networks, having a closer look at the users, and them coming up with the ideas to use the platform for your advantage without looking like a spammer.
Webmaster Tools & Analytics (4:00 - 5:00)
There's a lot you can understand and improve about your website, simply by looking at the statistics like unique visitors, the source of traffic, bounce rate, type of visitors, social analytics, conversion rate, and the likes. Doesn't matter which tool you are using, there's a world of data and statistics that can help you in making a lot more informed decisions. Any kind of Internet Marketing strategy not backed by the relevant facts or information obtained from tools like Google Analytics is nothing but shooting in the dark. In addition to that, you need to visit the Google Webmaster Tools from time to time, especially focusing on the Top Search Queries and Errors section.
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Great to see what does a pro seo!
Well it looks very much like a blogger's life
I really like this outline for a day. Too many people just want to dive in without thinking about where they want to end up.
That said, I think analytics is an area that is too much overlooked and not given enough effort, and an hour a day just won't cut it for any decently-sized site.
Also, this may have been lost within the "Train the Juniors" section, but I didn't really hear a mention of on-site optimization. Link building could be very fruitless without it.
While this seems to be broadly true, one of the things about working as a freelancer is that have the power to change things around when it comes to your schedule. I like working through the night, I feel that doing so increases my productivity ten-fold and I'm able to get 4-5 uninterrupted hours to work on projects this way. The tasks, more or less, remain pretty much the same as the ones mentioned here.
Surprised that you have broken down your day so neatly. Lately I've been thinking about a similar system though. It's getting increasingly confusing to remember if I managed all the social networks that day or the right links were built to the right site.
Impressive article. I am working as a SEO just for my websites, together with all the other duties, but now I can imagine how hard is it to be a real SEO.
I am trying to do my best, but am surely missing a lot of stuff going on in the industry.


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The Hobby Lobby Decision and the Misleading Language of the Left
Many hours have passed since the Supreme Court made its ruling on the Hobby Lobby case. And as we all know, the Leftist media and Twitterverse has been apoplectic since then, spewing the same tired invective that it usually does when a ruling like this doesn't go its way. Let's take a look at a few of the key themes that are out there today, | Read More »


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Ole Schmidt and the London Symphony Orchestra deliver stunning performances of Carl Nielsen's Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5, considered twin masterpieces of Nielsen's oevure. These recordings have been lauded as among the best ever of these works, receiving outstanding critical praise from Gramophone and the Penguin Guide, the latter awarding it a coveted 3-Star rating.
Symphony No. 4 was composed against the backdrop of World War I; it is subtitled by the composer `The Inextinguishable` (more closely `life-force` in Danish) referring to what Nielsen describes as `the elemental will to live.` It is a thrilling and challenging work, as is the post-war Symphony No. 5, which has an unorthodox structure of only two movements (here presented as three tracks).
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These are performances ablaze with life, warmth and a sense of discovery. Ole Schmidt is a sure and penetrating guide... his readings have an authentic ring to them.
Nos. 4 & 5 amongst the best-paced on record... No.4 is preferable to Karajan.
Recording information: St. Giles Cripplegate Church, London, England (1973-1974).
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Works DetailsNielsen, Carl : Symphony no 4, Op. 29 "Inextinguishable"
- Conductor: Ole Schmidt
- Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra
- Running Time: 34 min. 21 sec.
- Period Time: Post Romantic
- Form: Orchestral
- Written: 1914-1916
Nielsen, Carl : Symphony no 5, Op. 50
- Conductor: Ole Schmidt
- Running Time: 19 min. 55 sec.
- Period Time: Post Romantic
- Form: Orchestral
- Written: 1921-1922


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