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[QUOTE=Gwynn;931357]Don't forget the nightcap to help you sleep!;)[/QUOTE]
And a morning bracer, you know, just to take the edge off.
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[QUOTE=Gwynn;931357]Don't forget the nightcap to help you sleep!;)[/QUOTE]
And a morning bracer, you know, just to take the edge off.
[QUOTE=JamesS;930059]Yep, symptoms of iodism.[/QUOTE]
I disagree, but thought it prudent to stop and see what happened. Now I know. In my case, I should have kept going. You may feel differently.
[QUOTE=JamesS;930495]Trying to be misleading as usual. First of all I have consistently referred to the 100-150mg+ being recommended by the non-experts over at Curezone.
But lets look at your quote again:
" Originally Posted by grizz
James, sorry to say but you are wrong again. Paysan is suffering from detox caused by taking too much iodine too soon. 4 drops of iodine [COLOR="#FF0000"][U]to start[/U][/COLOR] kicks out too many toxins that the liver & kidneys cannot keep up with."
Hmm..... "To start", then of course increase the amount. Please, if you are going to be deliberately misleading don't make it so easy to expose. You take all the fun out of it!;)[/QUOTE]
Hey Griz and JamesS , I love watching you fight over something I never said! Read carefully with sabres sheathed. I never started at 4 drops Lugol's 2%; I started with a single drop and it took 8 weeks to work up to 8 drops, with weekends off. And I took my salt in water when the rash (acne on body) started, as well as keeping all the other supplements going. Then I stopped for a couple weeks, started developing a gut ailment that may or may not be related to the "Boil Water Advisory" that I've been living under for at least 10 days. Whatever, I'm back on 4 drops a day, and feel it keeps me safer than w/o iodine.
It's five o'clock somewhere.
[QUOTE=Paleobird;931114]Innacurate motherhood statements?????? Dafuq???[/QUOTE]
You never let me leave the house without a long sleeve top on. It's about time that you realise that I'm all growed up now.
Interesting hypothesis about high carb diets leading to iodine deficiency disease. Thought perhaps the people in this thread could comment [url=http://www.medical-hypotheses.com/article/S0306-9877%2804%2900169-0/abstract]Elsevier[/url]
[QUOTE=Piscator;931407]And a morning bracer, you know, just to take the edge off.[/QUOTE]
Added to or paired with coffee for extra exhilaration!LOL
[QUOTE=Ferti;931428]It's five o'clock somewhere.[/QUOTE]
Always, all the time.:)
Thank you for your update, but your starting level of iodine has nothing to do with the issue. Remember that he called your 4 drops of iodine "Poisonous."
[quote=james]About your 4 drops of iodine, "[URL="http://www.marksdailyapple.com/forum/thread63393-45.html#post930211"]Yep, symptoms of iodism[/URL]." & "You can keep fooling yourself all day long, but [URL="http://www.marksdailyapple.com/forum/thread63393-46.html#post930398"]those are symptoms of iodine poisoning.[/URL]"
"If I ever find one that does not advocate poisonous amounts of iodine then tells people to do salt flushes, which reduces the toxic levels of iodine, then tells people to take even higher levels of iodine poisoning them again I will let you know."
"are symptoms of iodine poisoning" mentioned over & over in multiple messages.
The issue is that James has been calling extremely safe levels of iodine "Poisonous," and has been insisting that the Iodine Doctors are prescribing "Poisonous" dosages of iodine, such as Dr. Brownstein' Iodine Protocol. The fact is that high levels of iodine have been[URL="http://www.gabrielcousens.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=LghQRidoLyU%3d&tabid=364&mid=6700&language=en-US"] proven safe[/URL] for well over 100 years. Then he attacks Trapper over at the Curezone for suggesting that people start with 100mg's of iodine. While I certainly don't agree with this, no one has died from this level of iodine, and those who follow his advice do report amazing success. Trapper's rational is that starting with such a high level gets Detox over with quickly, in a matter of a few days. To each their own. Trapper has 5 years of experience with his protocol, so who am I to say it doesn't work? Who the H_LL does James think he is by telling Trapper AND the iodine doctors AND you that iodine at proven safe levels are Poisonous.
James has been banned from 2 discussion groups and the image he chose for his ID at the Curezone was the [URL="http://www.extremescience.com/piranha.htm"]Piranha.[/URL] Perhaps fitting because he goes into a "Feeding Frenzy" with anyone who disagrees with him, as we have seen here.
[URL="http://www.indiadivine.org/audarya/ayurveda-health-wellbeing/1040629-hveragerthi.html"]"Doc" said about hveragerthi[/URL] aka James Sloane, aka ??, "Yessssssss, well some people love to spread confusion and trouble and I guess our friend James is like that. Kinda sad actually."
"Kinda sad" greatly understates it. James is brilliant and could be a major hero here at MDA if he could somehow control his "Feeding Frenzy" attitude. [B]Just look at his fantastic videos over at Youtube. [/B]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUSWmM7vbsnoqbpjgYYl90jQ&feature=plcp]Uploaded videos - YouTube[/url]
James could be a smashing success at MDA if he started his own thread about herbs. He is an expert on this subject. I do hope the best for James.
well i dunno grizz, who the hell do you think you are telling people not to do chemotherapy when they have cancer and tell other people you'll laugh when they wind up with unpleasant side effects?
i mean really, at least james has some knowledge about what he says, you're just copy/pasting what other people say


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i aint twerkin for free
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When a girl is rubbing her ass up and down or all over a poll.
(Looks like she's trying to rub something off it.)
(Looks like she's trying to rub something off it.)
I know them hoes in the club they ain't twerkin fo free
por Krizzle 31 de Agosto de 2003
Vigorously moving your bottom in a quick organized motion. Usually up and down. When advanced one muscle at a time. Mostly performed by African American Women, and Miley Cyrus. Also performed by Caucasians women usually involving popping of the chest, movements of the legs, and jerking of the neck. Enjoyed by both genders and all races
Whoa, that female is twerkin' her heart out!
That chic be twerkin' doe!
That chic be twerkin' doe!
por IamBATMAN69 06 de Novembro de 2013
to do your shit like a mutha fuckin professional
Today at my J-O-B I was twerkin' it like a pro...all day, ery day.
por Lenny 02 de Fevereiro de 2004
Hey traditional mating dance perform by the ratchets. Normally during a party school or while loud music is around.
Ayy day gurls twerkin . She want the D.
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V. A method for getting attencion or showin off in your car by smoothly swerving left and right in traffic
( as a way to gain notice of your wheels or fresh paint) (southern florida slang)
( as a way to gain notice of your wheels or fresh paint) (southern florida slang)
Damn, yall hear Gino got roped last night for twerkin' in his cadillac? Oh! fo real? yah he had half a pound on him... what a dumbass!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey bitch, we twerkin tonite?
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To help get you through college football's slow days of early July -- before conference media days launch the preseason festivities -- we've counted down the 10 most important South Carolina Gamecocks and 10 most important Clemson Tigers for 2014. One Gamecock and one Tiger every day, so you can spend part of your summer studying the players who will make a difference for your team come autumn.
It was easy to overlook J.T. Surratt last season. Sharing the defensive line with Kelcy Quarles, Chaz Sutton and some guy named Jadeveon Clowney, his production was often overshadowed.
Surratt's reality has flipped on its head entering this fall.
He is the leader, the one who will dictate how the rest of South Carolina's defensive line plays. All eyes are on him, waiting to see what the fifth-year senior will do for his encore.
Perhaps, it could be argued, Surratt's junior season shouldn't have been overlooked. Yes, Clowney got the headlines, Quarles got the sacks, and Sutton was a valuable senior leader. But, next in line, Surratt was always solid.
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South Carolina has plenty of holes to fill on its defensive line. It won't be easy replacing Clowney, Quarles and Sutton. Surratt, a proven talent, is one less thing defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward and defensive line coach Deke Adams have to worry about. That peace of mind makes him invaluable.


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Alliance MLA Anna Lo has said she believes ticket prices for the new Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre are fair, based on what's on offer.
The MLA for South Belfast made the comments during a visit to the National Trust site on Wednesday, August 8. She also praised the success of the centre, which has welcomed over £100,000 visitors in the past five weeks.
Visitors wanting to access the Giant's Causeway through the new centre must purchase a ticket costing £8.50. This includes car parking and a range of guided tours, however it is still possible to access the main Causeway site free of charge.
Anna Lo MLA said: "I was delighted to be invited today by the National Trust to view the new visitor centre and all it has to offer. It was wonderful to see the centre packed with visitors from around the world and I want to congratulate staff on welcoming over 100,000 visitors since the new centre opened its doors.
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Being clever and funny, making funny quips off the top of your head. Witty people are clever and cool. Hang out with them.
He is so witty... I think I am in love.
作者 Kellsbells 2005年10月26日
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You find very few people who are genuinly witty..people just try too hard these days to be funny.
作者 Maybelline 2006年2月18日
is when someone make a quick intellectual remark relevant to a situation
Robert is hilarious with his witty comments.
作者 Gerard Irick 2009年7月28日
having clever thinking;sharp, funny quips at randomly inappropriate times;Claire Bertram
wow, claire is so witty, spencer is jealous!!
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(adj) cool
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A term used in reference to being intoxicated.
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A girl who is a bitty that has potential to be your wife.
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Hey. Minicorn is now about 2 1/2 years old. I am 5 1/2 months pregnant with another Minicorn girl. Pregnancy has continued to be complete ass for me. I'm on nausea meds this go-round, and had hoped to not need them by now. I am also extremely fatigued. I have not had one sparkly pregnant day yet. But I am so looking forward to my 2nd little Minicorn. I meant to start blogging like 2 months ago, but. Life. It is so difficult to find another suitable baby girl name. I am very particular about names. Can't start with the same letter as Minicorn 1. Can't have the same ending as Minicorn 1. Has to be unique; I prefer something outside of the top 1,000 names. Has to have a nice meaning. Can't be too out there either. Have to convince my husband that my list of names are supreme. So I'm thinking she won't have a name until she's born. I sound choppy because there have been all these thoughts that I have wanted to share, and I do not even know where to begin besides blowing the dust off of this blog. Also, I'm tired. So very tired. So I'll end this one here! Hi!
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Infant Stress Eats Your Brain
Whew. Minicorn is finally taking a bottle. Unfortunately, she still has quite the attitude about it and every day it's like her memory is re-set and you have to kind of break her down again to take it. It will get better though. I do believe that. Monday she broke down and straight GUZZLED the bottle. In maybe a 4-6 hour span she drank TWELVE GOTDAMN OUNCES. Which decimated the cute little stash I had in the fridge. I also had 6.5 ounces frozen, of which she has taken 1.5 this morning. So now that I'm not stressing over her taking the bottle, I now get to stress over pumping enough milk. Sigh. A good pumping session will give me 4-6 ounces. But there are also times I'll only get like 2-3 ounces. She will generally take 4 ounces in 1 sitting, every couple or few hours. So for a full work day she will likely need 16-20 ounces. I'm hoping now that I will be pumping more consistently, my supply will regulate and respond to the demand. Because I can easily see shortages happening. I have 2 weeks before I return to work and I will be pumping my ass off (that sounds horrible). I'm trying to pump once she goes to sleep for the night but her patterns are still a bit erratic so it's hard to tell if she will stay asleep or not. And I'm just not ready to give up my hard-earned overnight sleep to wake up at like, 2 or 3am to pump. We'll see though.
She took her 2 month shots like a champ. She weighed 10 pounds 3 oz as of the appointment last Monday so she is growing and thriving. She is hilariously vocal; I've gotten so many videos (a few on her blog). She's a wiggle-worm; Gawd help us when she starts crawling. She's advanced; snatching burp cloths off our shoulders and waving it around like a helicopter (no Petey Pablo). Babycenter milestones indicate babies her age have not quite mastered grasping so I get to smugly smile to myself about it. She has the biggest, CLEAR, PIERCING brown eyed stare. She gets an attitude when bath time is over so we have to cater to her LUXURIOUS ASS by putting her towel and pajamas in the dryer so they're nice and warm when she gets out, and classical music playing, and drain the bathtub while I'm in it please, do NOT lift me out of the tub or you will pay. This baby.
Whoever said you don't get your period while breastfeeding is a MONKEY ASS LIAR. I'm saying hello to my 2nd postpartum period right now, hi bitch.
Cloth diapering is so easy I wonder if I'm missing something. Bonus, not many poop blowouts, no diaper rash, she can sleep overnight with an extra insert for dryness, it's great. I don't have to worry about running out and buying more. Etc.
My mom will watch her 3 days a week (she works from home some days) and Crabby's great-aunt will watch her the other 2 days so it's a great relief to not have to worry/stress about childcare/daycare at this time. People I know and trust. Crabby's aunt also watches his sister's 1-year old daughter so they get to have that cousin time.
I don't want to take her anywhere until flu season is over/it warms up a bit. Plus she can get so fussy; I'd rather not have us out in public stressing out. But at least *I* can now leave the house and do things on my own. Speaking of which, I should probably buy some pants for work now. I have none.
A Light Almost Visible
Phew. I've almost made it out of the dark woods boot camp that is raising a newborn. Minicorn is 2 months old in about half an hour. Around 7 weeks she started sleeping long stretches. She was doing 10pm-4am approximately, then would go back to sleep at 5 or 6 for a couple of hours. New Year's Eve/Day she slept midnight to 7am. Last night she went down at 9, woke up at midnight, went back to sleep at 1, and slept until 7. She is currently taking her morning nap. But as Vinny and I said, DON'T GET COMFORTABLE. Babies give zero fucks about what all you are trying to do in life.
Take Christmas. I pumped milk so that Crabby and I could go see Django. I was so anxious (no Ginuwine) over whether I pumped enough milk for those few hours, since you can't tell how much she's getting while nursing. You know what never occurred to me though? THAT SHE WOULDN'T TAKE THE GOTDAMN BOTTLE! Yes, we saw exactly half of Django and had to go home because high-falutin Minicorn said bitch, please to a bottle.
I am trying not to STRESS THE FUCK OUT because I have 3 1/2 weeks of leave left and er um…I need her to be able to take a bottle while I'm at work. I'm also bummed that I can't go ANYWHERE during my leave because she won't take the bottle. PPD is real y'all, and being prisoner in the house fans those flames like whoa. We're trying to offer the bottle multiple times a day every day while she's calm. She's gotten to where she'll take a couple of sips and that's it. I don't want it to get to the point where we have to have a hunger standoff with her for her to take it by default while I'm at work so I'm just going to keep trying and hope it gets better.
She gets her 2-month shots Monday which at least means I can get out of the house WITH her and go places. But Shesus Christ.
If you don't have the link to her picture blog and want it, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com
She is EXTREMELY vocal, active, and will get a tude immediately if she's not getting what she wants. She loves the ceiling fan, bathtime, music, and storytime. Now that I'm not as sleep-deprived, I'm able to really appreciate her adorableness even when she's screaming her head off.
Until next (nap)time.
P.S. Cloth diapering is going smoothly (easier than I expected)
How the Hell
How the hell do bloggers with newborns…blog?? I don't know why I'm doing this instead of sleeping but I wanted to document some things before I forget.
So Minicorn is almost 4 weeks. I do not feel the least bit coherent so here are some random bullet points:
-She is extremely vocal and extremely alert for a newborn, everyone says. Smiles, cooing, "talking", laughing in her sleep, making little Flipper noises or jungle-cat angry growls, holding her head up and looking around at everything, very focused eyes
-Breastfeeding. Jesus. I understand why so many women give up so early on but I'm here to tell you to PLEASE hang in there. It does get better. Her latch on the right side was off and my nipple was cracked and bleeding the first week or so. I pumped that side until it healed.
-THEN, nobody told me about gotdamn foremilk/hindmilk imbalance?! I had always read to only offer the baby the 2nd bewb if she finished the first one on her own. For a while she only took 1 bewb per feeding. Then she hit a growth spurt and got hungrier so I started offering her both bewbs. A few days ago she got REALLY gassy and screamed her head off, was nursing ALL THE TIME, like literally at least once an hour but often more, and started having frequent green poop explosions. I googled and discovered that she was likely getting too much foremilk (or the water/hydration part of breastmilk, it comes first when the baby feeds, full of sugar/lactose) and not enough hindmilk (or the entree part of breastmilk, the fat/calories that fill the baby up) so that's why she was always hungry and gassy. I switched to block feeding yesterday where you only offer 1 bewb for a block of time (I did 4 hours) to make sure the baby is adequately draining the bewb and getting the hindmilk. Her poops instantly changed back to the breastfed yellow-brown, and the gassiness disappeared. She also slept longer because she was full. Crazy, isn't it? Today I'm trying 1 bewb for 3 hours because 4 hours was stretching it as far as not much milk being left in the bewb. But amazing how that shit works. And I had NEVER heard of this issue. I'm glad I decided to google "green poop", because.
-I had been afraid my diet would cause gassy issues with her because I eat a lot of stuff on the gassy/danger list like garlic, but she only has reacted badly to the one day I had broccoli. Woo lawd, never again! She SCREAMED like she was being murdered. No more broccoli😦
-The hand specialist wants to do her surgery when she's 9-10 months (to remove her unicorn horn/extra thumb). The surgery will last 1 1/2 hours and she'll wear a cast for 6 weeks but everything should be fine.
-That feeling of pride when the pediatrician says you're doing everything right and she's gaining lots of weight from YOUR OWN MILK is awesome.
-Soothe and Glow seahorse and swaddling makes for blissful naps.
-I'll let you guys know when I get her personal blog up and running.
-I can't wait until she's big enough for the cloth diapers!
-If you got me a gift, I have not forgotten your thank-you card. Just bear with me.
-I'm still in shock at how fast my labor went and how I had no complications. If you are pregnant for the first time, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! I never had 1 single Braxton-Hicks contraction. My contractions never followed the 5-1-1 rule (5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute, for at least an hour). They went from 7-8 minutes apart to 2-3 minutes apart and pushing. So don't let your OB or midwife make you feel like you shouldn't call until they're in the pattern THEY want. Fuck around and have an unintended home/car birth like I almost did.
That's all I can think of for now. Bye.
Hello Minicorn
So, I'm reading the last post shaking my head and laughing. When last I left you on November 1st, I was in "early labor". I didn't understand why it had lasted longer than 12 hours and I was still in "early labor". Girl.
So the day went on, the contractions are getting more and more painful. There was a brief time where they were juuuust over 5 minutes apart, lasting for 1 minute, for an hour. We were watching Dexter. Then they spaced back out to 7-10 minutes apart but still painful. I'm sitting here thinking how the hell am I supposed to make it through another night with pain like this? I tried my breathing exercises, visualization, relaxing, etc. Still painful.
So that night, I could not even lie down, the contractions and pressure were SO PAINFUL. I called the on-call midwife at about 1 am telling her that no, my contractions are not staying in the 5-1-1 pattern but I can no longer talk through them, I cannot walk through them, I cannot sleep through them, I AM DYING A LITTLE BIT PLEASE HELP. You know what this bish said? "Have you tried a warm bath and a glass of wine?" Bitch, I didn't say I had a tough day at the office. She said it doesn't sound like I'm in active labor so I should try to take some Tylenol PM to sleep through them. I COULD go to the hospital but I would be better off at home in "early labor". Ok bitch fine, whatever, Ihopeyoudie GOODBYE. So I wake up poor Crabby and he goes to 2 different places, NO TYLENOL PM TO BE FOUND. He ended up getting some regular Tylenol from his mom's house. I took 2. You think that did anything but piss off the contraction gods?
So, at this point, in the wee hours of the morning of November 2nd, I am seriously concerned. How am I supposed to endure a fully natural, unmedicated labor if I can't even handle "early labor"? There was NO WAY I could stand this pain for another day. Now, that morning, I had my 39 week check-up at the midwives office at 9:15am. So around 6:30 am I'm all fuck this, we're going in early. The midwives office is in the same building as the hospital, conveniently. So I go take a shower also hoping the water would help my contractions. LOL NOAP. I'm basically on the floor of the shower drowning helplessly every contraction. And I'm feeling waaaaaay too much pressure down below. Pushy pressure, if you will. My bladder and bowels had already completely emptied in the hours before, so what could that be?
I crawl out of the shower, barely throw on a t-shirt and sweats, crawl out, and tell Crabby we have to go NOW, RIGHT NOW. Crabby, who had still been asleep, assumes I mean to my appointment and is not really moving. I'm like NO, SOMETHING IS WRONG WE HAVE TO GO RIGHT NOW. HURRY. I hadn't even brushed my teeth. Crabby grabbed the toothbrush and toothpaste and we left. Never mind the half-packed hospital bag with my cute little tank dress from American Apparel that I was going to labor in and oh, EVERYTHING ELSE WE NEEDED.
I struggle to the car and we go. In morning rush-hour traffic. While having contractions. Contractions that were now about 2-3 minutes apart. At one point I took off my seatbelt and tried to climb. There was nothing to climb. It was bad. All bad.
We get to the valet of the hospital, they give me a wheelchair, and we go up to the 15th floor, aka the midwives office. I figure just in case I'm tripping and still in "early labor", they can at least check me out there. We get up there and the receptionist is all, um, the midwives aren't here yet. So we ask them what floor Labor & Delivery is on, because fuck all of that. Ain't nobody got time.
They send us to L&D, 12th floor where we are told we actually need to go to triage on the 11th floor. Ma'am? They call the triage nurses to come get us because at this point I cannot sit in the wheelchair with the contractions and I'm just standing there moaning and rocking back and forth. I then tell Crabby mournfully, "I'm going to throw up." And so I did. All over the check-in area of Labor & Delivery. The Thai noodles from way earlier the day before had never digested. RIP. So then I was thinking ok good, maybe they'll listen to me.
Once the nurses came, it was like my body shut down. I let them lead me, take me, do whatever. I refused an IV and they did a cervical check. I am drifting in and out and the nurse says "I have good news" and I'm all "blerghdkaskdfje?" and she says "You're a 9."
I call out to Crabby and my mom (who had met us there) DID Y'ALL HEAR THAT?? I AM 9 CM DILATED!
You mean to tell me I have been in active labor this whole gotdamn time at home?! That I am IN TRANSITION AND HAD BEEN IN TRANSITION AT HOME? WHAT IS HAPPENING?!
Somehow I end up in the delivery room. It was all a blur from there. A blur of hydrotherapy shower (that helped SO MUCH), time on the birthing ball, laboring in random positions on the hospital bed, Crabby's hand applying counterpressure to my back, pushing against the pressure, nurses telling me that I am doing so well; they are shocked by what is happening.
So my midwife asks to break my water because there's just a tiny bit of cervix left. I ask her if it will make my contractions worse and she says not at this point. So she does it and it seems like immediately I am pushing. They bring out the mirror. I can see her head. But now it's time to focus. I think it only took 4 or 5 pushes to get her out.
Minicorn was born November 2nd at 9:59am. 6lbs6oz. We got to the hospital at 8am. Let that marinate.
Here she is. In all her brunette ringletted, gray-eyed glory. My little angel-dragon-unicorn baby girl.
She must have gotten too much fluid into her respiratory system because the NICU team came in and put her on oxygen, and took her away😦 but she did fine after a bit of oxygen and they released her to our room.
She has an extra thumb (clearly her unicorn horn, thanks La). She's perfect. She smells so good. I can't believe she's here.
As for my recovery, it has gone so well. I think when you're a person who researches the hell out of everything the way I do, you're surprised when EVERYTHING POSSIBLE doesn't go wrong. But I'd rather be pleasantly surprised than disappointed. I am very proud of myself. Hearing my mom, MIL, Crabby, nurses, midwives say how strong I was, how well I handled everything, etc, feels really good.
I had a natural, unmedicated labor and birth MOSTLY AT HOME. Until I was 9 cm dilated. I did not take any birthing classes. I wanted to try it on my own. I didn't tear, didn't need any stitches. I bled heavily only that first day. A week later, the bleeding has pretty much stopped. I took no pain meds after delivery. My soreness was gone after Sunday or so. I started nursing in the hospital (they gave Minicorn donor milk while she was in NICU). My milk has come in full force and I've almost completely gotten the hang of this nursing thing.
This was all the prep I did for labor. For contractions, I thought "surrender to the pain". I pictured ocean waves coming in with each contraction. Other times I pictured a flower blooming during the intense pressure. I breathed in slowly, out slowly. I relaxed my body, made sure it didn't tense up. I relaxed my facial muscles, jaw, etc.
As for the birth plan, episiotomy was never mentioned, my water was broken at 9 cm which helped bring Minicorn here (my concern was breaking it too early, which ended up not mattering at all), Crabby cut the cord after it stopped pulsing (I am really glad we did that now since she had trouble breathing. It could have been worse if we had cut the cord earlier), the stripping membranes would only have come into play if I was overdue (HA), there was certainly no time limit on my labor (HA), I didn't do perineal massage but didn't need it, and I only pushed when I felt the urge. I was also careful to push slowly when I felt her crowning (yes, the Ring of Fire is real) so that I wouldn't tear. Hear me roar, bitches.
Anyway, Minicorn has quite the personality to be so young. She is SO alert and vocal. Her facial expressions are hilarious. She is awesome. I am so excited to see this special little girl grow. I am excited to teach her. I am excited to see what she will teach me. I am overwhelmed seeing this hybrid of Crabby and I.
I am thinking of making a separate blog dedicated to just her. I don't want her name linked to this blog. E-mail me and I'll let you know when it is set up. I want to thank you all for your support and encouragement, the kind words, the cards, the gifts, everything. I am amazed that I have this kind of support system in you all.
If you have any questions about my labor/birth/Minicorn please feel free to drop by the comment box. Let's chat!
She's a week old today! Gah!
39 Weeks 4 Days
I woke up about 2am because of stomach pain. Went to the bathroom and saw a spot of blood. Called the midwife on call; she said my cervix was effacing and dilating, and to try to get some sleep. After I got off the phone with her, I began having what I suspected were contractions. I started timing them (there's an app for that) and they averaged about 7 1/2 minutes apart. More blood; more than spotting, but not full on active bleeding. I didn't see any mucus so I was a bit concerned that it was something other than the mucus plug/bloody show. Talked to midwife late morning, she verified that I wasn't leaking fluid or anything and said that it sounds like I'm in early labor. Keep track of Minicorn's movements. I asked, so I should just keep my appointment for tomorrow? She said well, if you don't have a baby today! I read early labor lasts approximately 8-12 hours. It has been past 12 already, so I'm just sitting here breathing through the contractions, taking care of odds and ends, and resting. We'll see what happens!
The contractions feel like sudden menstrual cramps and extreme pressure (especially in my bottom) that has a noticeable peak and fade-out. I'll update when there's something more to update!
39 Weeks
Well, I made it to a personally important milestone-39 weeks. Supposedly, it is ideal to get to this point for brain development and other things. I really thought Minicorn would be an October baby for a while, but it's time to lay those bones down and welcome November in. I now feel that she will go past her due date (which is this Sunday). We'll see. I'm working from home and patiently waiting. As of my last appointment last Friday, the cervix was softening, her head was moving down, and I was a fingertip dilated. We'll see what they say this Friday. I know the average length of pregnancy for first-time mothers is around 41 weeks and 3 days, but literally nobody I know who has given birth in the last few years (including this year) has gotten to their due date, let alone gone over. So it's weird that I may be in that "average". Interesting data though. Well, scratch that. One of my friends just had a baby boy past 41 weeks this month (hi Alex!). So there is precedent.
Clothes and cloth diapers are washed and ready. Hospital bag halfway packed. Everything is ready. Now to go learn Mandarin or something while I wait.


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Frugal Fashionista: Versatile Spring Dresses EditionSelena Mills
Yesterday I let you all in on a few secrets. My old bad mom hair and my very new haircut. A direct result of pulling myself out of the dreary rut I've found myself in regarding my self-image.
I've always been into fashion, but never one for expensive brands. A generous part of my wardrobe is always thrifted and I only shop sales online. Lately my wardrobe has diminished to a steady rotation of yoga pants, leggings and jeans. Well one pair of jeans. That's right. One.
They are only pair that fit and I refuse to buy anymore since I've finally gotten back into my exercise routine. Spring has awakened something inside of me. The feminine, feral part of me who digs being sexy. Just because I'm a mom – doesn't mean that I have to give that up.
So. I've spent a small chunk of time carousing the internets to find some of the very best deals of dresses that are complimentary to curves, versatile and not always sensible. Hurrah to that. I've been careful to keep all body types in mind here, so go ahead – check them out, excellent deals with something for everyone. After the jump!
Satin Birds: 29.95 1 of 21Knee length, seamed at the waist with pleats and elastic back. Made casual with a cardi or jean jacket with flats, wedges or boots. Wear it belted or not, with bare legs or tights or leggings.
By H&M. View it here
ASOS CURVE Midi Pussybow Dress: 37.60 2 of 21This dress sings to me. With an elasticated waistband, perfect for belting - I adore the scoop neckline, blouson and gathered style. Lovely as a work-day dress, mom on the run with princess flats or cute sandals. Still chilly? Tights and boots, holla! Clearly this dress would be sexy as all get out paired with sheer patterned tights and killer heels. Y'know, for those rare nights you go out with the girls, or on a date with the mister. Because you KNOW you should be doing those things. If only once in a blue moon.
Get it here, on ASOS
Boho Spring Vintage: 45.00 3 of 21Whimsical, retro styles. Right up my alley and rocking the runways. I was stoked to find this dress-maker on Etsy, as she specializes in the afore mentioned type of designs. At a price point you can't beat for custom made tailoring and quality. Versatile for day or night and machine washable made with pre-shrunk 100% cotton, this is also a rarity from the usual polyester. Also, BIRDIES!
Get it here, by Jennifer Lily Designs on Etsy
Asymmetrical Hemmed Dress: 49.90 4 of 21Fun, bright and sexy - perfect for work or play methinks. No worries here with all the bending over us mamas of young ones have to do, front or back. Just sayin'. It doesn't have to be all jeans and yoga pants. Unless, that's how you roll - which is cool, personally I just like me some dresses.
Get it here, via ZARA
Chiffon Crepe: 29.95 5 of 21Lined with jersey and mid-thigh, I personally wouldn't be wearing this bare legged. Unless it was stinking hot out, but we're not there yet. For now I'll be pairing it with tights or leggings and having some fun with layering.
View it here, via H&M
ASOS Striped Knitted Dress: 34.02 6 of 21All praise the relaxed fit tunic. And pockets! And stripes! SOLD. Leather jacket and motorcycle boots paired with, YES.
Get it here, via ASOS
Real Estate Extraordinaire Dress: 33.39 7 of 21Flirty and retro. I enjoy all of the crinkle pleats and swing to the skirt of this dress. The blouson style top and neck-tie cinch the deal. Sexy mom, getting shit done = this dress.
Get it here, via ModCloth
ASOS Crochet Insert Dress: 19.70 8 of 21Pretty, pretty, pretty. And again, versatile. A mini dress that will be your friend through seasonal change, worn with skinny jeans or tights. Another piece that will be well-suited to layering. Or not - if you're adventurous with little ones to run around after. Just be wary of flashing your knickers.
Get it here, via ASOS
Cherry Blossom Time: 40.00 9 of 21More awesomeness by Jennifer Lily, in an ultimate spring-time print: cherry blossom roses. Made from soft vintage cotton, with a gathered elastic waistband asking you to belt it. Now this. This is a comfy dress you can tackle your day in.
Get it here, via Jennifer Lily Designs on Etsy
ASOS Wrap Dress With Tie Waist: 37.60 10 of 21Okay. So this dress is seriously hot and probably not well-suited for the park. I told you I was going to give you options for WAHMS, SAHMS and any other form of mama who feels like donning a sexy frock if and when she pleases. Lordy, I love this dress.
Get it here, via ASOS
Knee Length Jersey: 14.95 11 of 21Simple and bright, you can wear this into the ground a multitude of ways. Loose-fitting with a cute pocket on the breast, this one is a casual must have for that kind of price. Also comes in black.
View it here, via H&M
ASOS CURVE Bow Collar Knitted Dress : 43.87 12 of 21Swaaaaank. I would wear this ay or night. But I'm crazy like that. I mean, it's quite sensible given the 3/4 length sleeves, right? I can do dishes and clean toilets in this number - I swear.
Get it here, via ASOS
Sleeveless Crochet Dress: 59.90 13 of 21Ah, sweet, forgiving flow and flounce - how I love thee. Featuring a comfy racer back and casual elegance - this one will follow you from Spring into Summer.
Get it here, via ZARA
Vila Dress With Bow Shoulder In Striped Jersey: 26.86 14 of 21This clingy mini would be well suited to an adventurous, slender petit mama all on its own.
Get it here, via ASOS
Chocolate Chestnut Tea Party: 35.00 15 of 21This is one of my favourites for everyday wear. mid-length and made from vintage cotton, this classic retro design will compliment many body types.
Get it here, via Jennifer Lilly Designs on Etsy
ASOS CURVE Exclusive Floral Cross Front Midi Dress: 35.81 16 of 21Another one you can throw on and go, anytime. I dig everything about it from the gathered waistline to the v-neck, mid-length and cross-over back.
Get it here, via ASOS
Viscose Frill & Flare: 19.95 17 of 21For me, this yet another versatile, everyday dress. Sexy on it's own sure - made casual with the addition of leggings or skinny jeans and ballet flats. Pair it with a blazer or cropped and battered jean jacket or a long and cozy grandpa cardi.
View it here, via H&M
Asymmetrical Hemmed Maxi: 29.50 18 of 21Comfy, easy and sassy. This is one I can pull over my haggard head before the crack of dawn, with a light bamboo jersey cowl or fringed scarf. Made of ribbed viscose, the neck-line has a low scoop and rrrreally low cut back. Which to me, makes it interesting an begging for a tube top or fitted tank.
Get it here, via ZARA
ASOS Shift Dress with Embellished Trim: 40.29 19 of 21A fabulous pop of colour, crafted with slightly sheer and lightweight chiffon. More love for the blouson sleeves and embellished necklines. This may not be a dress for the everyday, depending on where you have to be. To me, this is perfect for the office, a casual meeting or for that rare time you pull on something less sensible and totally feminine. This should be followed by treating yourself to dinner out. Or a movie. Or some dancing. Or all three.
Get it here, via ASOS
Jade Empire (The Run Around Dress): 29.95 20 of 21Flowing and comfortable, this bright sundress wants to picnic, hang at the park and roll around in the grass. As one does. In the land of mama-dom, that is. One may also find themselves comfortable enough to scrub a toilet, tackle the floors and brine a chicken. Or publish 3 articles, whillst tag teaming laundry and singing Roly Poly.
View it here, via H&M
Just Female Knitted Dress In Stripe Colourblock: 76.10 21 of 21Stripes! The most expensive dress here, I could not resist the pull of this sexy, casual/funky maxi. Love it or hate it - it's definitely fun, comfy and easy.
Get it here, via ASOS
Be creative with layering, shoe-styles and accessories. Many of these dresses can be worn a multitude of ways!
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I've tried Botox, but never again: Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman says she is currently completely natural after trying Botox briefly.
London: Nicole Kidman says she is currently completely natural after trying Botox briefly. The 42-year-old actress, who is married to fellow
Australian Keith Urban, is often at the centre of Botox rumours due to her youthful appearance.
Kidman, however, says she got out of the wrinkle-smoothing injections because she likes to have control over her facial expressions, the Daily Mail reported.
"No surgery for me; I did try Botox, unfortunately, but I got out of it and now I can finally move my face again." Kidman credits sticking to a healthy eating plan and rigorous exercise regime for her good looks.
"I am completely natural. I wear sunscreen, I don't smoke and I take care of myself, and I am proud to say that. Anybody an do anything to themselves - I don't judge - but personally I believe in being physically fit. That's how I was raised.
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PCMA Report Promises Big Savings
I wouldn't want to be the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA). That is the group tasked to represent pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Would you enjoy trying to make the PBM industry look good?
According to The San Antonio Business Journal, PCMA has released the results of a study they commissioned stating that preferred and limited pharmacy networks could save benefit providers over $100 billion in the next ten years. The best part of this report is PCMA's CEO Mark Merritt declaring that restrictive pharmacy networks don't undermine a patient's access to care.
I guess this is the "new norm" we've been conditioned to accept in the modern era of healthcare. The fact that patients don't have the freedom to choose their own pharmacy is somehow a good thing that will also save money.
Except there is one problem, drug prices continue to outpace inflation. Prescription drug benefit premiums are on the rise. And that cost savings PBMs infamously promise at every turn? We're still waiting for those to arrive.
PBMs do make deals with manufacturers. They also set up "preferred provider" networks. This means patients must use Pharmacy X or Mail-Order Pharmacy Y for their prescription needs or pay a penalty. They have a choice of course, but that choice will cost them dearly.
What the PCMA is trying to sell with this report is the concept of utilization management (UM) restrictions. These tactics can include prior authorizations, step therapy requirements, quantity limits, and/or mandatory mail-order restrictions. Basically, PBMs write deals for insurers that restrict what patients can get and where they can get it.
But remember, this is all in the name of progress. Cost-savings is the carrot forever dangled by the PBM industry. Those savings might actually be true except for one little detail- any savings typically goes into the pockets of the PBMs instead of being passed on to the consumer.
Drug prices are still outpacing inflation by several percentage points. The only real headway being noticed in the arena of lowering average medication costs is the fact that more major branded products are losing patents. Generics are saving people money, not PBMs!
You'd never know that by listening to the PCMA. They praise PBMs for their efforts to "control healthcare costs" by all of the UM restrictions listed above. It is as if PBMs are the white knights that come to our collective rescue in the war against high prescription drug costs.
It bothers me to see the reality of what the PBM industry has created and then turn around and read a story about their own industry group praising their efforts. PBMs have created needless middlemen, countless hassles and delays for patients seeking treatment, and they don't even capitalize on the cost savings they promise.
The number of medications covered under Medicare prescription drug plans that now require prior authorizations have more than doubled in the last five years according to a Kaiser report. I have seen prescription drug claims for $4 generics result in a claim rejection with the message "prior authorization required." Is this kind of needless delay of therapy really necessary?
The PCMA did take a moment in the press release to compare the number of pharmacies in the U.S. to the number of fast food restaurants. Somehow the number of retail pharmacy outlets is justification for a restricted pharmacy network? Why is the fast food industry our new benchmark?
The reality of the healthcare system in 2013 is that PBMs control the prescription drug market. They do this to manipulate the system to their benefit. But according to their own funded report, PBMs are helpful to patients and cost effective to the system.
It's time we face a hard reality. The insurance industry has consumed the healthcare system. And their primary goal is not cost-effective care. They dictate therapy and control the distribution of pharmaceuticals in ways that undermine prescribers and limit patient choice.
The PCMA and the PBM industry sure can make some pretty bold promises. It's too bad they are based more in fiction than fact. We could all use real prescription cost savings right about now.
The Redheaded Pharmacist
2 Comments to "PCMA Report Promises Big Savings"
By Pharmaciststeve, February 1, 2013 @ 5:35 pm
Here is a 10 minute excerpt from a 75 minute video
Myths, lies and deception
about all the smoke & mirrors that the PBM's use to prove their point
You are correct about the PBM's help control costs.. the more they have been involved in pharmacy the higher drug prices have gotten.
Collectively, the PBM industry's annual NET PROFIT is in the SIX BILLION range… and ESI stock pay no dividends to their stock holders… would appear that they are just pack-ratting all that money to buy up competitors towards them having a complete monopoly… then watch the price of drugs
By jb, February 1, 2013 @ 10:47 pm
We all have seen the price increases when the PBMs get involved. Example… Novartis has decided they want to limit distribution on TobI to only a handful of ""specialty pharmacies". The price before this 5700.00 now the new price 6800. Thats an 1100 dollar price increase. Listen the manufacures are not stupid. When a pbm goes to them and say Well listen here,I will put your VERY special Brand name medication on Our formulary for the lowest copay tier. The manufactuer in turn says No problem how much you want. Now the drug may cost 300 dollars. Pbm say well we will take 50 bucks per rx .Manufactuer says sure and will now be laughing all the way to the bank. Now because of this rebate to the pbm , the cost of that medication will go to 400 dollars and every 6 months after will be increased by over 25 dollars. So the Pbms win and the manufacter certinly wins. Now years ago before the PBM rebate games. That 300 dollar med probably would move up much in price but now its a great big scheme to defraud the healthcare system.
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The Edinburgh Playhouse - Scotland's Broadway
The Edinburgh Playhouse is the largest theatre in the whole of the UK, and hosts the top touring musicals from Broadway and the West End. We also enjoy huge events, like Edinburgh's biggest comedy show, The Comedy Gala, and a host of concerts and 'one night only' extravaganzas. 2014 saw The Playhouse stage The Lion King, Evita, West Side Story, and the global phenomenon Wicked. Please find details of our upcoming shows below. ________________________________________________________________________________
What's on this Autumn and Winter
Mack and Mabel - Tuesday 11th to Saturday 21st November
Starring Michael Ball - this wonderful musical is set in the 1920s, and tells the true, heartbreaking story of movie mogul Mack Sennett and his muse Mabel Normand. Featuring an outstanding score from Jerry Herman, and all the excitement and glamour of the silent movie era, this is must for any lover of the classic Broadway musical.
Glitz, Blitz and 70s Hitz - Tuesday 1st December
Legendary British Rock band 'Sweet', Mud 2 and the Rubettes join forces for a night of glam rock.
The Magic of Motown -Wednesday 2nd December
Britain's biggest Motown spectacular returns with an all new, all star show. Featuring the music of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5 and many more.
Beyond the Barricade - Thursday 4th December
This has delighted audiences for more than a decade with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre allo performed totally live.
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - Tuesday 15th December to Sunday 3rd January
The unbelievebly happy, extravagant tale of three men and a bus! This is the show which will have you tapping along as we 'Go West', bop along to 'Hot Stuff' and prove that 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'. Starring Jason Donovan and Gavin Mitchell (Boaby from 'Still Game').
Step out onto the stage of the Edinburgh Playhouse, go behind the scenes into the secret world of backstage, smell the greasepaint, hear about our resident ghost and learn all about our beautiful theatre! A truly unique Edinburgh experience. A fantastic opportunity to step on stage, go up to the fly floor for a bird's eye view of the stage and much, much more! Tours are available on selected Saturdays and midweek matinee mornings for a number of upcoming shows at The Edinburgh Playhouse. Tours begin at 10.30am and last approximately 90 minutes.
For a full list of upcoming dates, please visit www.atgtickets.com/edinburgh *
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*Transaction fee applies. Tour routes are subject to change and availability. Tours involve a number of stairs. If you have any access requirements please call 0131 524 3301.
These prices will be subject to a booking and transaction fee if booked online or elsewhere. £1 of the ticket price paid goes to the Edinburgh Playhouse Restoration Fund.
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KINSMAN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI BANQUET SET: Reservations for the annual banquet on June 8, are needed by May 31. Anyone you has not received a reservation form can call Marcia at 330-948-1872 for information.
LABRAE CLASS OF 1972 PLANS EVENT: The LaBrae High School class of 1972 will hold its 40th class reunion on June 23 at Cafe 442.
RSVP and payment may be sent to Anna Stamolis by June 1.
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Susan McCauley Albert
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Mike Warner
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Birdina Jones
Patricia Webster Connelly
Sandra Williams
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Lynette Thompson Kellerman
Jackie Sindledecker Gore
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HARDING CLASS TO GATHER: The Warren G. Harding Class of 1982 has set its 30-year reunion for Nov. 23. For more information and to reconnect, go to the Facebook page "WGH Class of 1982."
HOWLAND 1972 CLASS TO CELEBRATE: Howland High School Class of 1972 40-year class reunion is scheduled for July 14 at DiVieste's in Warren. Registration can be done on the website www.howland72.com. The deadline is July 1.
MURPHY FAMILY TO MEET IN WARREN: The 132nd Murphy's Family Reunion will be held at 1 p.m. June 3 at the Pendleton Shelter House at Perkins Park in Warren. A sit-down dinner will be held. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and an item for the auction.
WILLIAMSFIELD BANQUET TO BE HELD: The 102nd Williamsfield alumni and homecoming banquet will be held June 9 at the Williamsfield Community Center.
Anyone having attended Williamsfield School and Pymatuning Valley High School from Williamsfield and Wayne are welcome.
Social hour will be at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. Roast beef and chicken dinner will be served for $10 a plate.
The 2012 graduates of Pymatuning Valley High School from Williamsfield and Wayne will be guests. The classes of 1962 and 1987 will be honored.
Reservations are due by June 1 and can be made by contacting one of the following: James Keesler, P.O. Box 258, Austinburg, OH 44010; Donna Hall, 5373 U.S. Route 6, Andover OH 44003, 440-293-6631; and Shirley Semai, 7938 state Route 193, Williamsfield, OH 44093, 440-293-7408.


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"Welcome to Caffiene-aholics Anonymous"
Good Morning! My name is Gretchen. I am a coffee addict.
My mother drank tea when I was younger. Because we had lived in England for a few years, she drank her tea with milk. I learned to do the same.
When I got to college and met my roommate, she introduced me to her good friend, coffee. I think it was then that I tasted coffee for the first time. To me, it was gross and bitter. But slowly, after watching her, day after day, brew a little 4 cup pot in our little dorm room, my addiction began. (She claims not to remember this episode.)
My last years in college were spent hanging out with groups of people late into the night, working with a classroom of kids early in the morning and studying throughout the day. I was exhausted. Coffee was what kept me going. My college even sold special extra-large thermal mugs and when I bought coffee on campus I got a 10 or 20 cent discount. I was up to drinking something like 8 cups a day.
Now, I enjoy a cup or two in the morning fresh out of the French press. I have a particular company I buy my coffee from; actually they deliver it to me. Some days I even enjoy a good cup of coffee in the afternoon. I can enjoy it all the more with one of these.
- 1 cup of rubia sugar (or half white, half brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons of butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons of almond paste
- 2 1/2 cups of flour
- 1/4 cup of instant coffee granules
- 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup of sliced almonds
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
- 30 grams of premium white chocolate, chopped
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Place sugar, butter, vanilla extract, eggs and almond paste in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Combine flour, instant coffee granules, cocoa, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and ground nutmeg; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in the almonds. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 7 times. Divide dough in half.
- Shape each portion into a 12-inch-long roll. Place rolls on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; pat to 3/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle rolls evenly with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Bake at 350F for 22 minutes.
- Remove rolls from baking sheet; cool 10 minutes on a wire rack.
- Cut each roll diagonally into 21 (1/2-inch) slices. Carefully stand slices upright on baking sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 325F; bake 20 minutes (the cookies will be slightly soft in center but will harden as they cool).
- Remove from baking sheet, and cool completely on wire rack. Place white chocolate in a small heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; microwave at high 1 minute or until the chocolate is soft. Knead bag until smooth. Snip a tiny hole in corner of bag; drizzle chocolate over biscotti.
These are being submitted to Susan of Food Blogga for the event of the season, Eat Christmas Cookies 2007. Visit her blog to see incredible cookies from all over the world!


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McIntosh Manor Bed and Breakfast
Townsend, GA 31331
2-story Federal style built in 1905. It is situated on 13 1/2 acres, nestled under a canopy of 100-year-old oak trees. The 4000 square foot home was recently renovated with modern amenities added, including central heating and air conditioning. 5 guest rooms are available.
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Chopped! at Landmarc
By MarcusSamuelsson.com | September 28, 2012
As part of the continuing festivities centered around the NYC Wine and Food Festival, Chopped! at Landmarc is another star-studded culinary soiree featuring food created by your favorite Chopped! judges. Expect Marcus and his fellow judges Maneet Chauhan, Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy, Aarón Sanchez, Chris Santos and Geoffrey Zakarian, along with Chopped! host Ted Allen, to really deliver amazing tastes and yummy drinks while at judge Marc Murphy's Landmarc.
For tickets and more information, click here. Photo courtesy NYC Wine and Food Festival.


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Curtain closes on American Heartland Theater
Final show wraps up 26 years of laughs, tears
A longtime player in Kansas City's live theater scene put on its final performance Sunday.
The American Heartland Theater wrapped up a 26-year run on the third floor at Crown Center.
American Heartland Theater staged a wide variety of productions over its quarter-century in existence. The theater estimated it has entertained about 2 million guests.
The company's executive director told KMBC 9 News that the purpose of the theater when it first opened in 1987 was to attract more people to Crown Center. With the opening of Sea Life and Legoland, the theater isn't as viable as it was.
The final production was "The Bikinis -- A New Beach Party Musical."
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- Sign up for a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. By creating an account, you can access your online Social Security Statement and view your estimates of your retirement, disability and survivors benefits. It's a great financial planning tool!
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Encounter God!
Gateway hosts a weekly Equipping Service every Tuesday.
The praise and worship begins at 6pm and teaching at 7:30pm. At 8:30 pm., another Worship Team will resume praise and worship.
Generally, we spend about an hour-and-a-half in worship followed with a time of equipping from the Scriptures and a personal ministry time or an application time.
This is a great time to experience Gateway's community, teachers and worship together as a region. So, consider yourself invited and come on out and enjoy God with us!