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How to Eliminate Stretch MarksPublished: December 23, 2016
The birth of my son was exciting, scary, joyful and exhausting. I wasn't even the one pushing. One of the things my wife did every night from about 4 months on was put Cocoa butter on her belly. She informed me it was to help reduce the appearance and getting of stretch marks or stria. What actually works?
Causes of Stretch Marks
Before we try to understand how to remove stretch marks, we need to understand what causes them and how they are formed. Most places I read indicated that the most common causes of banding are pregnancy and unusual growth spurts during puberty or muscle gains. Adrenal glad issues can also lead to stretch marks. Since women don't tend to pound testosterone and gain 20 lbs of muscle in a week, we will consider the first two options. If you have stretch marks appear during any time other than pregnancy or puberty, it would be wise to seek medical advice.
Making room for a homunculus (one of my nicknames for my son) means the belly has to expand. The uterus gets bigger faster than the skin can typically stretch. Even a rapid growth during puberty can lead to a stretching of the skin. This causes scaring of the skin. Normally we think of a scar as a cut or tear of our skin. In the case of stretch marks, the scar forms under the skin. Scientists aren't in agreement about what actually causes stria (but hey, there are a lot of things scientists don't agree on).
Our skin is composed of multiple layers. What we typically refer to as our "skin" is only the outer layer or epidermis (from the Greek epi meaning on or above and derma meaning hide or skin). Below our epidermis is our dermis. The dermis is where we have our blood vessels, follicles, and sweat glands. Below that is a layer of fat.
Skin layers to explain stretch marks
The top layer is really quite thin compared to the lower layers. This is also why you don't want to get 20 peel's in a week. When we expose the dermis, it is raw and hurts. The whole point of our skin is to keep out bad stuff. Understanding that our skin keeps out bad stuff is critical to understanding how we can treat stretch marks.
According to Medical News Today, "Stretch marks form in the dermis when connective tissue is 'stretched' beyond the limits of its elasticity." Like tears in a bed sheet that is pulled to tight, stretch marks are a breaking of the fibers which hold the tissues together. Collagens and elastic fibers are the primary network which form these connective tissues. One article described them as "rubber bands beneath the skin that give it spring and its ability to snap back into place." When it snaps, all hell breaks loose. Okay, not really, but everyone woman then becomes more critical of her body.
So one thing is clear right from the start. No "cure" exists. We can't just rub a lotion and have stretch marks go away completely. There are a few good options available and several bad ones too. Only one thing can make them go away entirely (skip to the end if you are curious).
The Bad (Maybe)
Several websites and people I asked mentioned using creams like Cocoa Butter, Shea, or Aloe Vera. While these can be good for your skin, they all have one glaring problem. They can't penetrate to the dermis. That is what your skin is supposed to do, keep things out. If they did penetrate far enough, there is a potential theses substances could make you sick if introduced directly into your bloodstream. Remember, this is damage to the dermis, not the epidermis, it shows through to the top.
One website suggested exercise to help. The most interesting one that was suggested was the "Coffee Grounds Method." The primary ingredients are coffee grounds and an oil like Olive or Coconut. According to SkinnyMs, "The caffeine in coffee, when directly applied to the skin, stimulates blood flow and circulation." I could not find any scientific research to indicate this method had promising results. I question the ability of caffeine to seep through the skin to the dermis and cause cell regeneration. If it does work, this might be a great thing to do before the stretching begins.
Message was even suggested to help stimulate the fibers. Again, no scientific research actually backs this claim up. But hey, who doesn't like a good message, and for expecting couples, this can be a good bonding experience.
I found the suggestion on a site that carefully looked at the different options for reducing stretch marks. The article aptly pointed out that while this does have results, it takes multiple sessions a week for a few months straight. That is a pretty rough way to treat your skin.
Even though I grouped these under "the bad," keep in mind, most of them will not actually harm you if you used the methods described (I am not a doctor, so always check first with a qualified medical professional). You can do these and if they work, great. Most stretch marks will fade with time. This can lead to thinking that a method actually works when it is just the natural healing process.
The Good (Maybe)
One suggestion is tattoos to have the skin color match. I think tattoo are a great idea for certain cosmetic issue. This is especially true for women who have had breast cancer. Just check these results for tattoos and mastectomies. I don't know that a tattoo for stretch marks is a good idea though. A good artist can match skin reasonably well, but what if your skin changes? A tattoo is a permanent addition to your skin. I haven't found much material indicating how a skin colored tattoo will change with tanning.
Laser Therapy
Can we say expensive? The laser shrinks the blood vessels below the skin, thus reducing the redness. This doesn't actually repair the damage, but only hides the visible portion. Several treatments are needed to get results. The laser is also supposed to help collagen and elastin grow. There is also an excimer laser that encourages the skin to produce melanin.
Tretinoin (Retin-A, Reinoic Acid)
This is a cream (prespcritpion) that restores collagen. Healthline suggests it should be "on recent stretch marks that are red or pink." However, it is discouraged for women who are pregnant and nursing mothers. The reason the reddish marks can be treated is they are in the healing stage, and thus can be assisted with intervention methods.1 Essentially, Retin-A is a topical Vitamin A. This could possibly be combined with Vitamin E, which is also recommended as a standalone treatment.
Tummy Tuck
Well this is always an option. They cut the affected tissue out. Surgery is always a risky proposition, and probably the most expensive.
Chemical peels may be a possible solution. Tichloroacetic acid (TCA) can offer some reduction of appearance. The TCA compound penetrates further into the dermis than certain other types of peels. However, this is a prescription process and only produces about a 20% improvement.
Best Way To Deal with Stretch Marks
So after this long discussion about the different methods to reduce stria marks, you may be asking, what actually works. I know of two ways to reduce the effect of stretch marks on your body that are 100% effective.
- Hire a photographer who knows what the hell he is doing.
- Don't give a crap. Love your body.
Yes, that is right. After this long article about how to reduce the appearance of stretch marks I am ultimately telling you to be happy with the body you have. No, it isn't perfect, but so what. Its yours. God made you a beautiful creature and part of what makes you beautiful are the things you call "flaws." My wife calls them "battle scars."
As a photographer, I would be happy to Photoshop them out and I typically do. I will write more about my editing philosophy later.


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I've ridden dressage tests. I've pinned in the hunter hack. I've galloped through a hunter pace, over a cross country course, and behind a herd of dogs hunting a fox. I've prepared for equitation finals, showed in the IHSA, and even tried my hand at combined training events. I worked for an eventing trainer for a few years, too.
But I don't want to event, and I'm not sure something strong enough exists to bribe me to ride a cross country course.
Eventing is a face paced, gusty, equestrian triathlon not everyone is cut out for. First, you begin said triathlon by riding a technically difficult pattern around a small ring. Secondly, you gallop across country terrain and leap over solid obstacles, occasionally through water. Finally, you return to the show ring to prove your endurance, and continue to jump another course of obstacles.
Originally I was going to say eventing is scary – but that sounds like I'm throwing shade. Hold your horses, because I'm not. Riders of different disciplines tend to look at one another wide-eyed, maybe even a little warily. You can call me guilty, because this is something I've done to eventers for quite the while. The guts, the dedication, and the knowledge base they need to have is absolutely incredible. But the amount of accidents I've witnessed on a cross country course makes me regard it warily.
I'm conflicted, truthfully. Seeing professionals and very talented horse-people overcome impossible feats on the cross country course will have my jaw fall slack. I'm further impressed when their horses come out of a stadium round the next day sound. They went into that phase ready, willing, and able. Their horses are essentially the "unicorns" we talk about when we're looking for a new horse… they do it all.
I admire the knowledge and education it takes to keep eventers sound and healthy. I'm in awe of the skill riders must have to prevail after three days of grueling competition. It takes a tactful rider to score well in a dressage test alone! Half the time I can barely keep my equitation mount from scooting off in a flat class, yet eventers remain calm and collected through their dressage tests before they let loose on the cross country course. The skill necessary is undeniable.
And yet, I am still conflicted because eventing can be terrifying to watch.
C'mon, don't deny you hold your breath when a distance comes up short and the horse three-legs a jump. Or when a horse and rider pair pick up extra speed to avoid penalties, and their excess leads to a fall or wreck. It's nerve-wracking to consider the optimum time, and how quickly you must ride in order to meet it. There are a whole host of potential things I can think of that make me hold my breath when it comes to eventing because of safety issues… but then again, this is coming from a young woman who has a casual relationship with anxiety and fear. So, take my worry with a grain of salt.
I am happy with my sojourns out of the ring every so often. And while I'm not afraid of eventing per se, I'm afraid of what can happen if you're not ultimately prepared during an event. While I will most likely continue to regard eventing warily, it's important to respect another discipline of our sport.
Instead, I marvel at eventers' guts. At their horsemanship. Their dedication and heart make me want to try cross country again, but until I can jump a solid fence without feeling faint… I'll leave that to the equestrian triathlete pros.
But just so you know, eventers? You are pretty intimidating.


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Ruth O'Connor
I was first introduced to Yoga in 1996 at a Satyananda yoga class in Liberty Street, 3 floors above a noisy bar where I worked part time during University. The peace it gave me made the bar work tolerable! Since then Yoga has been a central part of my life and it has been a necessary part of my physical and mental health throughout my twenties and thirties even when I worked abroad. Whether it was Japan, Corsica or Australia, Yoga was the thing that kept me grounded and more able to navigate difficult periods of my life. Yoga helps me to plug myself into myself and treat myself kindly, it gives me clarity and a profound sense of ease.
I am trained in Hatha Yoga and began a series of classes specific to Mums where I focus on some of the issues we all carry around with us, namely core weakness, or incorrect management of the core area. I find there is not enough awareness about the implications of a pregnancy on the abdominal wall and what we need to do if we have a separation of the muscles or diastastis recti. No amount of crunches in the gym is going to fix this and may actually exacerbate the problem. Yet no personal trainer I have come across knows what to do for this problem. My classes therefore begin with a quick test to see if the separation is present. I focus then on re educating the muscles to come back towards the midline before any contraction happens. Implicit in this class is actually taking an hour out for oneself which is fully deserved and needed!
I am also a Reiki practitioner and offer Reiki sessions from my treatment room in my home in Carrigaline. Reiki is a very relaxing therapy which takes us out of the 'fight or flight' loop we are constantly in and as a result eases anxiety and relaxes the nervous system. It is gentle and non invasive.
Over the years I trained in Beauty Therapy, Kinesiology, Massage and use these skills to offer Facial Therapy which include Lymphatic massage, Acupressure and Reiki as part of a full facial using organic hand made skincare from Killarney and Co Clare.
I currently teach Yoga in Glanmire, Carrigaline and Tuesdays at 6.45pm in Douglas Yoga Centre.
Contact me on 0868948855 or email me at email@example.com


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The conference will be held from Sunday, May 19 through Wednesday, May 22. The Schedule at a Glance is a useful planning tool and will be available on the website throughout the conference. You can also browse the sessions and exhibitors, and plan your own schedule.
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- Can I receive education credits or CEUs for attending the ATD International Conference & Exposition?
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The Eleaf iStick series of products have been around for some time now and that doesn't happen if you don't make quality products. The TC40W is no exception to this either. Eleaf managed to cram a massive 2600mAh battery into a relatively small package that can still deliver the performance you expect.
Now the model number maybe leading you to think temp control (TC) and you would be correct. The iStick TC40W is a temperature control device. If you are unfamiliar with temp control, it allows the user to set a temperature. If the device reads the coil getting hotter than that temp, it will shut off power to the coil. This virtually eliminates those harsh, dry hits. As a bonus, Eleaf says by using the TC Mode, you can save battery power and use less juice. Sweet!
The iStick TC40W is available in six different colors. If the color you are looking for isn't shown in the drop down above, it is currently out of stock.
Please note, a Ni200 (nickel 200) coil is required for TC Mode to work.


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The new FIAT Panda Cross builds on the combination of versatility and style which has always been a hallmark of the range-topping Panda 4X4.
There's a four-wheel-drive system, operated by a Terrain Control switch of the type more usually found on much more expensive, and larger, off-roaders. It offers three modes: automatic for normal driving (largely front-wheel drive unless the car detects a wheel struggling for grip), off-road (the system is set for tricky surfaces) and hill-descent (the car is slowed automatically on steep slopes, useful when inching down rocky crags).
Even the engines are upgraded for the new FIAT Panda Cross: The 0.9-litre TwinAir Turbo engine sees its maximum power increased to 90hp and equipped with a six-speed gearbox. The 1.3-litre MultiJet II Turbo-Diesel engine also enjoys a 5hp boost in power to 80hp.
The front end of the new FIAT Panda Cross is dominated by a chunky new bumper which features scratch and bump-resistant corner sections and a large, functional skidplate - finished in silver "ultrashine" and enhanced with cooling perforations in the Panda's signature "squircle" shape.
The technological upgrades of the FIAT Panda Cross make it the most capable vehicle in its class by some margin - more so even than the award-winning FIAT Panda 4X4 on which it is based - yet it is a car that could still be chosen purely for its low running costs, day-to-day practicality and general ease and pleasure of use.
The 2014 FIAT Panda Cross goes on sale in the UK early in Q4 2014 priced from £15,945.
For more information on our of new FIAT range, click here


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Our next show in Chengdu
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Heilongjiang Art Museum - Opening
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Heilongjiang Art Museum - Installation
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Australia Week in China (AWIC) 2014
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People's Liberation Army in Yunnan
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Changsuo Jing Shen - Spirit of Place. at ASEAN Expo in Nanning
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Michael's Passing
Gary Proctor
, Director ( 2013-02-14 18:00:00 )
We are very sad that a great friend to Warburton Arts has passed.
Michael often worked with us over the years, especially in 2010 when he lived with us in Warburton for several months. This was a time when we were rebuilding the Warburton Collection database, and besides valuing the whole collection Michael helped us in so many ways to bring everything together. He was always the same, full of energy and good humour, able to give sound practical advice, cheerful and dependable. We had great teams in those years and he was a central part of that.
He had a wonderful, encyclopaedic mind wedded to all this energy. I would often ask questions, he would pause for several seconds, fingers usually rolling a cigarette as his brain rerouted it's synaptic pathways, and then ... terrific streams of information, always compelling and important, or obliquely significant. We took so much advice on our opening tour to China from him for which I am so grateful. At a very important and difficult time in my own professional life working at Warburton he helped us immeasurably to realise our goals.
Michael loved art, understood it in its universal sense of having many forms, names and reasons for being, and he joyfully explored and inhabited in the best sense as many as he came across. Photo below half way through a roll up trying to put a price on Cyril Holland's masterwork WAC 017(M) from the Warburton Collection. These were happy times.
Michael loved China and my wife Ling and I were deeply touched when, like the wonderful friend he was, he came to our marriage in Nanjing. Like all his other friends and especially his family, we will miss him and remember him. Our dear friend.


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Twenty things you didn't know you could do with your apache web server caching.
You know that part of your website that you never update? Sure, it's "dynamic"–the content rests in a database and gets loaded with every request–but you haven't updated it since last Christmas. Yet every time someone loads that page, it hits the database, and it's slow.
One thing you may not have known about your Apache web server is that it can fix that problem for you. Content that never changes shouldn't require CPU cycles to generate.
mod_cache has been around for a while, but there are some new features in it that can help you make better use of your server's resources. Although people have traditionally used the caching capabilities of mod_cache with proxied content, that isn't its only feature. You can also cache your dynamic content and serve it as rapidly as on-disk files.
Other options are:
- Speed up Apache 2.0 web access or downloads with mod_deflate
- Enable the query cache in MySQL to improve performance
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Jerry Eudy Killed in Stanly County NC Collision
A gentleman named Jerry Eudy was driving his car on his way to begin his school bus driving route when he was tragically killed in an accident on Monday morning. The accident happened around 6:00 am on the NE Connector at Moss Springs Road near Albemarle, North Carolina.
According to reported information, a driver of a Dodge pickup crossed the centerline and struck Mr. Eudy's car. Mr. Eudy was 59 years old and had become a bus driver only about a month ago.
Albemarle police are apparently considering charges against the driver of the pickup although it would appear likely the driver would be charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.
Read more about this tragic accident.
Hendren, Redwine & Malone posts this article to allow people who visit our website access to stories and information that might be of interest and, where appropriate, to make decisions about matters that may improve their lives. By posting this article, Hendren, Redwine & Malone makes no representations as to any relationship we may have with any of the individuals or businesses that are discussed in the article. If you are a family member of someone discussed in this article and have some concerns about the posting of this article, please contact us immediately. This post is an advertisement for legal services.
If you or a family member were involved in this incident and have questions about your legal rights, please call Hendren, Redwine & Malone and ask to speak with Mike Malone. You can also send an email to Mike Malone by using the message box on the right. We typically respond within an hour of receiving a message.


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Examples: Grandparents (not yours).
I see you there, Mr. Women-My-Age-Are-Just-Not-Mature-Enough. You're tired of these young girls and their disgusting youth and what you want is someone who is old enough to be experienced, but young enough to not be dead. You're not looking for a cougar, you're looking for someone morbidly older. Someone who has to take an hour out of their day every time they go to the bathroom. Someone who gets exhausted walking down hallways. Someone who thinks that Elvis was actually in good movies. Someone who will tell you a story, forget half way through what story they were telling and then tell the story over again.
Well, in my last dating article for the normal-impaired, I'm making tips for you. You're young and spritely and you talk way too fast for hearing aids to keep up with. Calm down, speak up, and get ready to love and cherish someone until they collapse in the kitchen in a few weeks.
Tip 1: Ignore the subtle racism and inability to see past their own worldviews. When they hit 70, old people lose the biological ability to "consider others opinions." Don't get mad if they blurt out things like "That Barat Osama should go back to Egypt!" or "I remember when gas was a nickel. Why do you have fag hair?" Never let this get to you. You'll be rewarded for your patience.
Tip 2: Make it clear of your intentions. Old people come from the days when you asked someone on a date by coming to their house in the middle of the night, lighting a lamp in their window and then offering a cow to their parents. Use grand, simple words with them and hug them often. Senses dull as time goes by, but no one ever forgets the feeling of "His arms are crushing my torso."
Tip 3: Pretend to be a famous person. Learn one verse of "You Make Me Feel So Young" and you'll have an assortment of ladies who think that you're the one singer whose name they can't remember. Either that, or learn to tap dance. Apparently, before it became sign language for "stop please, you're ruining everything," tap dancing was considered entertaining. Learn how to do this, and those who don't pass out in the middle will give you a standing ovation. Then, possibly a five-some. High five, bro.
Tip 4: Remind them of things that never happened. It's always been my theory that "The Notebook" was a guy manipulating a woman into thinking that they'd had a fulfilling, tumultuous romantic life in order to get a piece of that hot, old oldness. Do the same here. Remind her of that picnic on the moon or that time that you fought off fourteen gang members after the Community Center Ice Cream Social. So what if you're lying. Think of it as going to the acting school you can't afford.
Tip 5: Get ready for the hate you'll receive from her children and take it in stride. You're the one with the hot "eldey" (rap slang for elderly). Now throw the term "eldey" in their face. "I'm tapping the hot eldey." "I get to go home to my fine eldey tonight." I haven't done the research, but my best predictions are that hearing someone say "eldey" in real life a few times is enough to incite near murder.
That's it. I've covered every possible type of woman that a man could go for if their looking for that certain, special kind of disappointment. I'm glad that you've joined me for this wonderful journey of honest advice.


text: The Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, has offered to find a "framework" to manage differences with the US, saying he was prepared to engage in "time-bound and results-oriented" nuclear talks and did not seek to increase tensions with the US. Iran poses "absolutely no threat to the world," Rouhani said at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday hours after the US President, Barack Obama, also expressed an interest in diplomacy to resolve a dispute over Iran's nuclear programme. Rouhani said he "listened carefully" to a speech earlier in the day by the US president. He said he was hopeful that the two sides could pursue diplomacy, but only if the US government speaks with "a consistent voice". "[If] they will refrain from following the short-sighted interest of warmongering pressure groups, we can arrive at a framework to manage our differences," Rouhani said. These sanctions are violent, pure and simple. Hassan Rouhani, Iran's president The Iran's newly elected president also criticised the US and European Union sanctions against his country, comparing them to those imposed on Iraq while the late Saddam Hussein was in power. "These sanctions are violent, pure and simple," he said, adding that normal people, not political elites, ended up suffering because of them. "The negative impact is not nearly limited to the intended victims of sanctions." Reaffirming his country's position that its nuclear drive was "exclusively peaceful", Rouhani said that nuclear weapons "have no place in Iran's security and defence doctrine". Earlier on Tuesday, Obama said that Iran had been a major source of instability for too long, and that he hoped to resolve the nuclear issue peacefully. "The roadblocks may prove to be too great, but I firmly believe the diplomatic path must be tested," he said, adding that he was charging US Secretary of State John Kerry with pursuing progress on the nuclear issue with Iran, in coordination with five other world powers. The first test for relations between the US and Iran will come on Thursday, when Kerry and other foreign ministers from the so-called "P5 1" - the permanent members of the Security Council, plus Germany - will meet with Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif to discuss the nuclear issue. Obama was set to have "an encounter" with the Iranian president, but Iran said that the meeting was "too complicated for Iranians to do at this point". The Israeli government quickly dismissed Rouhani's speech, with prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu calling it "cynical." Yuval Steinitz, the intelligence minister, accused Iran of playing a "game of deception." 'Insult to human reason' Obama also demanded that the world should take action on Syria, reiterating his threat of force against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government. "It is an insult to human reason - and to the legitimacy of this institution - to suggest that anyone other than the regime carried out this attack," he said. Rouhani, in his speech, welcomed the Syrian government's acceptance of the international treaty to ban chemical weapons, and said "access by extremist terrorist groups to such weapons is the greatest danger to the region". Speaking in front of the UNGA earlier, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on major powers to stop sending weapons to all sides in Syria, as he opened the annual UN General Assembly summit. The UN chief also called on Assad and the Syrian opposition - and "all those in this hall with influence over them" - to work immediately to arrange a second Geneva conference aimed at reaching a political solution to the crisis that has wracked Syria for more than two years. "Military victory is an illusion. The only answer is a political settlement," he said. His appeal comes as the United States and Russia haggle over the language in a UN Security Council resolution meant to seal an agreement for Assad to give up chemical weapons. Kerry was to meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov later in the day. Russia is the main supporter of Assad, while the rebels receive support from Western nations and Sunni Arab monarchies. A top Russian diplomat said that the resolution would include the article of the UN Charter that allows the use of force or sanctions. SOURCE: Agencies Politics US & Canada France Iran Jordan


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Are some Ron Paul supporters going rogue and confronting the Republican Party in a manner of which Mr. Paul himself would not approve?
That question arises due to what went down on the evening of May 15 at a meeting of the Clark County GOP in Nevada. At the confab, Paul supporters pushed through a resolution rebuking Republican National Committee chief Reince Priebus and calling on him to resign his post due to his decision to merge some RNC fundraising with that of presumptive presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
The Paul crowd accused Mr. Priebus of violating an RNC rule against aiding one party presidential hopeful while another remains in the race.
"We hope that our Republican colleagues in local and state parties across the nation will join with us in expressing our outrage at having our role in the nomination process usurped by a select few individuals," read the Clark County Republican statement, according to a copy posted on the blog of Nevada political analyst Elizabeth Crum.
Did the Paul supporters in Clark County – which contains Las Vegas and three-quarters of the state's population – not hear that Paul has announced he will no longer campaign in states that have yet to hold primaries?
OK, that's not the same thing as formally ending his campaign, as we ourselves have said. But you can see the campaign's end from there. More to the point, Paul and his campaign staff have been urging his supporters to remain civil as they plan for the GOP national convention in Tampa, Fla., in August.
"By sending a large, respectful, and professional delegation to Tampa, we will show the party and the country that .,. our movement is growing and here to stay," wrote Paul strategist Jesse Benton in a convention strategy memo.
Or, as Mr. Benton put it later in a conference call with reporters, "we're emphasizing decorum."
Call us sensitive, but insisting that that head of your party resign for helping the person who is the virtually certain nominee does not seem very decorous to us. And that's what some analysts have pointed out: Paul's supporters may not yet have given up on the campaign, despite the fact that the man they support has indicated that Mr. Romney is going to win the nomination.
"Interesting to see how this sort of thing develops in coming months ... Paul and Paul supporter divergence," tweeted Josh Putnam, delegate-counting expert and Davidson College political scientist, on Wednesday.
Of course, to some extent the roguehood of Paul supporters is inherent in Paul's delegate accumulation strategy. He has been urging his backers to organize and win as many delegates as possible at state conventions and caucuses. This inevitably has led to some angry clashes with more traditional Republicans, many of whom have been surprised to suddenly find themselves outvoted in organizations they've controlled in the past.
Nevada is perhaps ground zero for this conflict. Paulites have taken control, not just of the Clark County GOP, but of the state Republican Party organization. As a result, some Nevada Republican donors and volunteers are coalescing behind nonparty organizations such as the local chapter of Americans for Prosperity, according to a report in the Las Vegas Sun.


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The collaboration between Seattle artist Craig Cundiff and anti-gasoline organization Coltura debuted last weekend.
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There is a rule error in the game reguarding illegally pocketing a money ball. If you set the game for multiple money balls and handicap is set for lets say the 7 ball. Anytime you Illegally pocket said money ball it should stay down. Also if its driven off the table. The only time the money ball should be respotted is when the person giving the money ball 1. pockets it on the break, 2. drives it off the table, 3. illegally pockets it. Its also is respotted if you yourself pockets it on the break. Any illegally pocketing or foul on that money ball by the recieving player, it stays down.
As it stands now, you can illegally pocket the 7 and the game will respot it. This can result in an unfair tactical advantage for the offending player getting the money ball. Ill give you an example. Lets say Im getting the 7 ball and along the rail is the 8,6 4, and 7 all frozen to the rail a few inches from the corner pocket, its my shot and the lowest ball to be hit is the 4. I shot into the 8 driving the 7 to the pocket and give ball in hand to my opponent. The game will respot the 7, my opponent has a cluster of balls no longer frozen and a situation to try to make a shot or a legal safety out of it .. The illegally pocketed money ball must stay down...Thats the price you pay for Fouling on your money ball. Ive played tourney's for over 25 years at A-open level and anytime the spot ball is pocketed illegally by the recieving player, it stays down. Also it should always be a called shot wether you are playing call the money or not. Wild spot is not the norm.


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London Piano Institute
Adult jazz piano lessons for adults of all levels and abilities.
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Ian Flint teaches jazz and classical in North London.
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Greg London's site is full of interesting and useful jazz licks.
Bob Keller's Jazz Page
A comprehensive list of jazz reference material.
Saxophonist and educator Gregg Gelb leads his own quartet, swing band and is co-founder of the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra and directs the Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble.
Durham Jazz Workshop
The Durham Jazz Workshop is a non-for-profit, 501c3 organization which provides the Jazz community of the Triangle with educational programs, performances, and special events. The DJW runs classes throughout the year for music students interested in exploring the art of improvisation.
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NYC guitarist and teacher Bruce Arnold has two incredibly useful sites for all jazz players, BruceArnold.com, where you can check out his teaching materials, listen and buy his albums, check his schedule and Muse-eek.com, his publishing site where you can buy his extensive collection of digital jazz workbooks.
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Changes Under the Big Top
Many of you have seen the stories in the media about Ringling removing the elephants from their circuses.
It is a big change in American entertainment.
At first blush it sounds good:
"Why should those poor animals be made to perform unnatural tricks? They must be abused!"
PETA and the Humane Society filed multiple lawsuits. (FYI: They also were forced to pay back millions in dollars to the owners of the circus, Feld Inc., for false testimonies of said abuse.)
To make a long story short: California passed a law restricting elephants coming into the state to perform. It became feasibly impossible to keep the elephants on the show. California is an important market. Money talks. Now the elephants will only be seen in zoos. Animal activists have vowed to go after the big cats next and will not rest until there are no more animal acts.
Change; lots of change coming.
I toured with Ringling for three years and did not see abuse. I can only speak from my own experience. What I saw was a relationship between trainer and animal that was more like what you would see with a pet, a very smart pet. It was more like a working relationship like I have seen with farm animals. I saw a genuine love for the animals; their care was exemplary.
Those elephants were treated better than us clowns!
We are funny people, humans.
We are constantly looking for the next new thing, yet we want things to stay the same!
Change in is inevitable, especially in entertainment. Society evolves.
A lot has changed since I was on the Big Show. Things that used to get a laugh now get a groan and shake of the head. In circus gags, we used a lot of guns and bomb explosions in our routines. People laughed at those things back then. Now with gun violence and suicide bombers, it's just not funny anymore.
Scary clown images and media backlash make it all the more important to have friendly, professional-looking faces.
A bald red wig used to be the epitome of a clown look. Now it is "IT" also known as "Pennywise", the scary clown from Steven King movie.
People used to love the one-piece jumpsuits with a rainbow wig…
…you get the idea.
Clowns have always had to deal with change. We need to.
I used to tell my daughter that life wasn't about "Plan A" it was about how we transition to "Plan B" that really counts. Sylvia Plath said "There has to be a better way to get through life than by kicking and screaming."
I would like to kick and scream about the forced retirement of the elephants, but it won't do any good.
I am absolutely furious about the "Red Nose Day" excluding clowns. They actually had a line on their website saying "It's not about clowns". That is like saying a cross is not about Christianity! Gah!
* sigh *
But I digress…
How do we handle all the changes?
Nothing stays the same. We need to be able to change with the times. Clown clubs wither under old rules and regulations.
"Why do we do it this way?" "Because we always have!" is the death knell of many clubs.
People don't want to be tied down. Don't be afraid to look at ways to change your club to be more welcoming to people who can't make long-term commitments. Change your routines to be more current and "family friendly".
Change can be for the good, too! But it is not always easy.
I have some ideas to help you deal with change.
How to adjust to the changes in clowning:
- It's okay to be sad about it: I feel sad about people hating clowns, and the rudeness of society. It's okay to acknowledge that those folks are out there. But just like PETA, they are the minority; they just happen to be louder than everyone else. Most people especially seniors and little people (no matter what their paranoid parents say) still love us. Let's focus on the LOVE, people!
- Change what you can: You may not be able to do the kind of performances you used to do due to age. Don't be afraid to adapt! You may not be able to twist 3 gross of balloons. Book yourself in shorter time slots if need be. Try something new like puppets or magic. Get some wheels to ride for parades. Opt for a lighter-weight costume in the summer time. I have come to admit I can't do my full whiteface and fancy costume for parades and long events. So I created an Auguste character that helps me continue clowning. I changed what I could, and now it continues to bring me great joy.
Look at change as an opportunity: "OH NO! My wig has been discontinued! I will have to quit clowning because my fans will not recognize me." Wait – Seriously?? It is your personality your fans know and love! Humans change their hair and fashion all the time, so why not clowns, too? If you are having fun with your new look, your old friends will too. I was nervous last year at Moose Camp trotting out my new Miss Moose clown character. I know my Mom wasn't real crazy about the new look. But I knew for my physical and emotional health it was time. The campers loved it. I have experienced great joy and excitement in coming up with new routines for this new clown friend! I have watched a friend who can no longer put on make-up due to tremors come up with a hysterical character who only wears bib overalls a hat and a red nose. He can still come and clown with the club and not be burdened by make-up he can no longer put on.
- Remember why you clown: I clown for the sheer joy of it. I clown to spend time with people I love: other clowns! I clown to share a little joy with a weary world. I refuse to let outside circumstances deprive me of my joy.
After clowning for over 35 years, change is inevitable.
I'm good with it.
I can't wait to see what the next 35 years brings!
Read my other articles which deal with not-so-funny issues:
- How to cope with grief and keep on clowning
- When "funny" isn't enough – Dealing with depression and suicide
- How to say "no" when you are overwhelmed
- You never know who will be touched by your presence
- How should clowns react when tragedy strikes?
- Steps you should take during an on-site accident
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Platelets turn out to be the smallest blood cells, much smaller than red and white cells. They are important for blood clotting and help prevent blood loss from the body, in case of injury. Being so useful, it would be convenient for you to know these home remedies to increase blood platelets.
Medical terminology thrombocytopenia defined as the condition in which blood platelets are lower than normal. A procedure known as a platelet count is performed to arrive at this diagnosis.
One study says that wheat fodder should be consumed to raise the number of platelets in our blood. This is mainly due to the high content of chlorophyll, which has a molecular shape as hemoglobin in the body. But there are many other options to increase the number of platelets in the blood with homemade ingredients.
Causes of low platelet count
Loss of platelets is a serious problem as it leads to the loss of blood from our body. Basically, there are two possible causes of the lower number of platelets in our blood. It could be the case that they are being destroyed or production is insufficient. This, in turn, could be due to several reasons, among them:
– Reduction in platelet production as a result of anemia, leukemia, viral infections, chemotherapy and vitamin B12 deficiency.
– The presence of platelets in certain internal organs as a consequence of any serious liver disease or even cancer.
– Platelet loss caused by health complications such as bacterial infection, drug reaction and autoimmune diseases.
Some symptoms of low platelets can be fatigue, weakness, prolonged bleeding from cuts, rashes, bleeding in urine or stools. But the consumption of certain foods and a positive change in lifestyle can be quite favorable.
Here are some simple homemade recipes that will help you raise the platelet count:
Pumpkin and pumpkin seeds
The nutrients in the pumpkin are useful for producing proteins effectively. This process is very important for the production of platelets. Pumpkin also has vitamin A that helps in the production of platelets in our body. Therefore, if we regularly eat squash and its seeds we will be increasing our platelets.
Papaya and papaya leaves
Both the papaya and its leaves are very useful to increase the number of platelets in our body. You can consume papaya and drink the juice from its leaves until the number of platelets returns to normal. You can also drink papaya juice and add some healthy lemon juice to it.
Lemon juice
Lemon provides us with a good amount of vitamin C, which serves to elevate the platelet count in blood. Not only this, vitamin C also improves our immunity which in turn is very useful in preventing platelet damage.
Amla or Indian Gooseberry
It is also rich in vitamin C and provides all the benefits of lemon. In addition to this, gooseberry in India is rich in antioxidants. It, therefore, helps prevent numerous health problems that can lead to a low platelet count.
Beet root
Beet root also prevents free radical damage of platelets and helps increase their number. Thus, consuming a glass of beet root juice can help greatly in increasing the number of platelets.
Aloe Vera Juice
Among these benefits, we can mention that it helps in the process of purifying the blood. It is also a very effective ally when it comes to preventing infections in the blood. All this leads to a growth in the blood platelet count and treats the platelet problem effectively.
Spinach is a food quite rich in vitamin K. This vitamin helps in preventing blood loss due to cuts and skin lesions. In addition, the daily consumption of spinach juice can drastically improve the number of blood platelets.
Regular medical check-ups that include blood checking tell you a lot about your health. In this particular case ,based on the results obtained if the platelet count is less than or greater than the permissible limits,your doctor will give you the best advice which lead to improvement of the situation.
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Craig Santander is an adult Sim in Pleasantview. He is the 1st person in the 1st generation of the Santander family and the husband of Nessie Santander, the 3rd person of the 2nd generation of the de Lore family.
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Childhood Years Edit
Not much is known about Craig's childhood. He is no longer in contact with his parents, who have probably died, and has no known relatives other than his wife and children.
College Years Edit
Craig went to Sim State University, accepting the 'Hogan Award for Athletics' scholarship that he was offered, and majored in Drama. One of his classmates was Elliot de Lore, who Was one of his close friends throughout college. Throughout his college years, Craig got average grades and passed all of his exams.
In his Senior year, Elliot approached him, asking if he wanted to go on a date with his younger sister, a Sophomore. Craig grudgingly agreed to go, but for only one date. He went over to his dorm and met Nessie Santander. While they were talking, he found out that she also accepted the 'Hogan Award for Athletics', and was immediately turned on.
Because they got along so well, Craig and Nessie decided to meet up regularly. Nessie told him that her sister, Theresa, didn't like her dating and getting distracted from her studies, so they agreed on having only one date each semester.
Craig graduated along with Elliot with the Cum Laude honor.
Adult Years Edit
Craig moved out of campus and lived in an apartment by himself and got a job in the Military. He met up with Nessie every semester until her Senior year, when Nessie told him that Theresa is okay with it, and he often stayed overnight at their dorm. One night, he and Nessie had a double date with Theresa and her girlfriend, Prof. Amanda Do, and he and Nessie Woohoo for the first time. Soon, Nessie graduates, and the couple, along with Theresa and Amanda, move into a new house.


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When I was young, I use to love the posters that Arthur Adams created, showcasing all of the Xmen and the teams associated with them. The MUTANTS poster was my favorite, but a close second was the cover of Classic X-men #1 which has the timeless image of Wolverine in the front of the team.
As I grew older, I continued to love the X-Men, and Arthur's work, along with the art of George Perez, Phil Jimenez, and Ivan Reis. They are some of the strongest artists in the history of comics and have mastered adding more and more characters to a composition than any other artist in comics. They are my idols and my role models and it is because of their work that I challenged myself with trying to reach their heights!
This is the 11x17 illustration I have created to showcase my love for my idols as well as my favorite comic book team. The poster has been available at 16 by 20, but now I only have it available as 2 separate posters, measuring out at 17x22.
I look forward to doing more in the future and hope to get faster at it as well, as 3 years was entirely way too long to get this done.
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National Week of Conversation Promotes #ListenFirst
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – This week, a national movement is helping people to listen and exchange ideas instead of shunning others with differing views.
The second National Week of Conversation has organizers hoping to temper political furies and divide by encouraging people to have #ListenFirst conversations with their families and neighbors.
While numerous studies have compared modern social strife to the Civil War era, some such as Pearce Godwin, executive director of the National Conversation Project, maintain the country is in a cultural crisis.
But he's hoping to mend what he calls the frayed fabric of America through conversations and the relationships they build.
"Transition from the us-versus-them mentality into more of a me-and-you posture and appreciation for the humanity and the commonality we have with our fellow Americans, even those with whom we might disagree," he states.
Virtual conversations are being held about sex, gender and power, and what U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing means for America. Topics also include guns and raising children.
To take part, visit nationalconversationproject.org.
Godwin says the project is working with more than 130 organizations across the country and is inviting other groups and individuals interested in joining or hosting a conversation to dive right in.
"There are so many groups out there that a lot of people don't know about that are bridging divides where they are in their community, and the opportunity we saw in creating National Conversation Project was to amplify that work that's taking place across the country," he states.
Outside of this week, the project promotes monthly conversations to help dialogues and newfound relationships to continue growing.


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By Al3xa. area rugs. At Wednesday, May 09th 2018, 19:21:29 PM.
Constructed from various materials found in nature, some tribes would focus on skinning animals for their hides, whereas others would use reeds and plants that they would weave together into a rug. In some areas, these rugs were handed down from one generation to another, and were often the family's most prized possession due to the work and energy it took to make one.
I do not know what a standard rug really means. I know of antique rugs that are 8 by 10 and cost $250,000. A good contemporary rug should probably cost $10 to 15,000, unless it is a normal rug in which case $5,000 should do it, I must say that I am not quite sure.
Always look for the knot count on a rug. Observe how closely it is woven and look for signs of repairs. A good repair does not affect the value, but a bad repair ruins a rug. When choosing your rug size make sure your furniture fits onto the rug.
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James S. Rickards Fall Invitational Math Contest
OSS Competition Math Teams are participating in a state wide invitational math contest. The James S. Rickards Fall Invitational is a math competition for elementary, middle,
Orlando Science Charter Schools will provide the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) to our students. All students in grades 8-11 will be taking the test on Wednesday, October 16th between 8:30 am and 11:30 am.
Mrs. Frunker's 7th graders read, "Where Do Hispanic People Come From?" to Mrs. Trujillo's 3rd graders. Together, they answered questions about the text and helped each other with the vocabulary. The 3rd graders greatly enjoyed the visit and even learned something at the same time. They are looking forward to more educational visits.
The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted and talented youth. Duke Tip provides theopportunity to take college entrance exams to identify, recognize, and support highly performing students. Orlando Science Schools' advanced curriculum and
Students are to read six books off the middle school reading list. Three of the books are Sunshine State books and must be selected from the list. The remaining three books are non-fiction Common Core books and must be selected from the link below. Afterwards, the students are required to complete one mini-book report per book and finally will complete one major project. All the projects and their requirements can be found on the OSS website. All projects are due on August 23, 2013.
Dear Parent/Guardian,The Algebra 1 class had a new requirement starting the 2011-2012 school year. Students who took the Algebra-1 Course for this school year will be required to take the Algebra-1 End of Course Test (EOCT). Students must pass the Algebra-1 EOCT to earn a high school credit.
Attention 6th Graders!!!
Are you interested in math? Do you want to be a member of the OSS Mu Alpha Theta Algebra 1 Team next year? Then, join the OSS Competition Math Club on Thursdays from 2:45pm to 3:45pm. This club is for 6th grade students who want to get a head start in their Algebra 1 course.
Dear Parents;OSS is happy to announce a STEM competition sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast University and offered by the Department of Chemistry and Mathematics. The purpose of this event is to encourage students to develop their interests and abilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Participation is open to all middle school, junior high school and senior high school students and is divided into following categories. If you are interested in, please turn in the form to Mr. Memon no later than Friday March 1st. Please Click to download FGCU STEM Consent Form
We have a field trip for our STEM and Future Physicists students to UCF CREOL where Lab visits and Physics demonstrations will be held. Details are in the consent form and flyers . Please return this permission slip to Mr. Memon , Room 151, by Tuesday, Feb 26th.


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Here is the next part of Faith (Book 4 of the Waldmeer Series).
"I feel the love, I feel the love, I feel the love that's really real." (Walking on Sunshine)
Chapter 18: A Thousand Years of Tears
In the Borderfirma Mountains:
Aristotle hung his legs from the top of the three-storey tree house in the palace gardens. It wasn't the same without Malik. Tree houses are meant for sharing; sharing adventures and secrets. The last time Aristotle was in this tree house was half a year ago but in those months, many years had passed in the Borderfirma Mountains. Malik had long since outgrown the days of playing in trees. Continue reading "Faith: Tears and Sunshine"


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Indeed, no man is an island. We are social beings, and at the very core of our humanity is an intense need to belong, to be recognized, to be acknowledged.
Prisoners of war are truly conquered not by decades of incarceration but by just months of solitary confinement. As the ultimate punishment for bad behavior, inmates are dumped into "the hole," a small space not larger than a comfort room, and are kept separated from other prisoners for extended periods of time. Yet even as correctional facilities use isolation supposedly to discipline, and captors use seclusion supposedly for security, in the end, it is ultimately the human spirit that is broken, and with that hopelessness sets in.
Moving alone to another country is like self-imposed solitary confinement. All that is familiar is abruptly taken away like a rug pulled from under you, and whether you land back on your feet or flat on your face will depend on how one is able keep connected to ones social safety net back home or, more importantly, how one is able to establish new social networks.
It was the same for me when I arrived here.
The first week was the hardest. No more eating as a family with my wife and kids. No more delicious home-cooked/wife-cooked meals. Back home, bedtime for me meant first playing robot and karate and transformers with my 3- and 5-year old boys, then having a chit-chat about high school with my 15-year old, who had his own room. Our small ones slept with us, and I miss waking up at the dead of the night to their crying, or to watching my wonderful wife pick them up while asleep, placing them on her shoulders, pulling down their shorts, and making them pee so they wouldn't wet their bed. Here, I have no one to hug at night and no one to wake up with. Back in the Philippines, coming home from work meant that my two small kids would rush out of the front door and run toward my car, and my eldest son would go down from his room, interrupting his studies, to bless my hand, a local Filipino tradition of respect for your parents. Here I come home to an empty room.
In such desolation, one's survival instincts kick in. I searched for the familiar, and reached out to grab it.
First, I joined the church choir and met some wonderful people. Practicing and singing and laughing with them makes me feel like I am with my kids - but 10 or 15 years into the future - as the choir members are mostly in their late teens or early twenties. The Filipino community here is also one dynamic group. Every Friday, those who can hop into one Filipino professor's car as he heads to a local shopping mall for the movies.
Second, I also joined a student writers group, called SPA (Student Press Assistants), which writes articles and stories for the official APU website. Last week, the SPA group had a weekend camp in order to get to know each other better, experience working with each other, and generally to bond better as a team, and, more importantly, as friends. As in any relationship, what one gets will depend on what one puts into it, what one invests in it. If you open up and share a personal side to yourself, you'll find others also willing to do the same. In the process, friends get to trust each other better, as each of you are now bound by an invisible sense of belongingness, of camaraderie.
Indeed, in others, in a community, one finds strength and identity. Not that one, like a Chameleon, blends into the environment perfectly, often replacing its own true colors. Instead in a community red becomes "redder," black becomes "blacker" when amidst whites, when amidst other fellow human beings who, just by being their own respective selves, enhance the best in you.


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Another try at manipulating leaves, this time with monstera leaves and a differeent technique for the equisetum. The monstera leaves I cut into "squares" to try to give them a different look and feel, the equisetum was curled at one end to given them an interesting look (almost like fern curls). Manipulating leaves is getting a bit easier to do, perhaps I'm thinking about the process more and becoming a bit more creative with each new idea. That's what this 365 project is all about anyway.
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Looks great, fiddle heads on ferns are very stylish but they are also completely seasonal. It's nice to see you can make a facsimile with ready materials from the garden. All that after a busy day, congratulations.
Fantastic! Did you use a flower frog to anchor the leaves? Keep up your creativity 🙂
every thing is so great could you give me an web. address to buy Ikebana pots please thank you
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i would like to try something similar, was wondering how long these cut monstera leaves lasted?


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It Will Not Be Taken From Her!
Victoria Boyson
July 31, 2017
The Lord spoke to me years ago, "Victoria, you can be a Mary or a Martha, but you can't be both." It took me years before I really knew what He meant by that.
Mary and Martha were two sisters who followed Jesus and were discipled by Him. Jesus was obviously very good friends with both sisters, but Mary seemed to respond to the importance of what He was teaching by giving up all other seemingly important activities to learn at His feet. Martha, her sister, reacted differently. She felt that preparing His meal was more important and was upset by Mary's refusal to help her prepare it. Their struggle created an opportunity for Jesus to give them both instruction on what He truly desired from them.
Mary embraced all that Jesus wanted to give her. She put Jesus and the relationship He offered her ahead of the expectations of society. But Martha, her sister, did not. Indeed, Martha was caught up in maintaining her role as the dutiful, ideal Jewish woman. Not only did she feel strongly about her opinion of the proper role of women in the home, but she demanded that Jesus scold Mary for not doing it with her. He refused (Luke 10:38-40).
"'Martha, Martha,' the Lord answered, 'you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her'" (Luke 10:41-42 NIV).
What?! Did Jesus just say it was more important to sit at His feet and learn from Him than fulfill the traditional role of a woman? Surely, He misunderstood the rules! No, He was very clear; Mary had chosen to become His disciple - it was her choice. Jesus protected Mary's right to choose!
Women have a choice in how they live their lives. We were created for God's pleasure and it gives Him great pleasure to see us walking with Him through this life, enjoying the giftings He's given us. As women, we represent Him well as we follow the leading of His Spirit.
Honestly, I enjoy housework, but it does not define who I am. It is just something I enjoy, like long walks, devouring history and the Word of God. When God told me I could choose either to be Mary or Martha, He was developing in me the recognition of my right to choose and not letting the ideas and ideologies of others dictate my life. He affirmed to me that it was my choice. I could try and measure up to society's idea of what I'm worth OR I could just enjoy Him and become all He's created me to be.
He wants you to choose! Will you follow Him or mankind? So I say to you, sisters and brothers: You can be Mary or you can be Martha, but you can't be both!
Blessed Rather
Like me, Jesus amazed another woman in Luke 11:27-28. She received a compelling challenge from Him when she chose to define her worth through the lives of the children she bore, which was traditionally the gauge of a woman's value in society.
A woman in the crowd called out to Jesus, "Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you" (vs. 27 NIV). But, He answered back, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it" (vs. 28 NIV).
Jesus was, indeed, revolutionizing the way women thought about their lives. Christ challenged women to reconsider who they were and what they were created for.
Surely, Jesus did not think it was a bad thing to be grateful for the children they had been blessed with when he spoke to the woman the way He did. But His response indicates there was more going on with her comment than what we can read simply. He answered her and said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."
Again, Jesus tried to redefine her worth and give her a choice. Women at that time were told their only value was in having babies, and so women naturally defined their worth by their children. So many women do that still today. That is what Jesus was trying to get her to correct in her vision of herself. He wanted her to value herself, not by her role as a mother or by the greatness of her children, but by living for Him.
Do Not Grieve the Spirit
Women have been in ministry throughout the centuries to whatever degree they were allowed at the time. Especially during times of revival when the Spirit was poured out, women were used to a much greater degree. But, when the revival died down, they were relocated back to the nursery, kitchen and Sunday school classes.
Historically, we have had to ask ourselves, what contributed to the diminishing effects of the Spirit's presence in revival? Was it our insensitive reinstatement of our own ideological, man-made traditional roles in church OR was it the hurtful process of demoting women that grieved Holy Spirit and ended the revivals?
If, in revival, God's Spirit is manifested and subsequently erases the lines of gender and race, how is it we do not understand that those lines are offensive to our Father? When the Spirit comes, He establishes the order according to heaven's standards. Who are we then to change them back to mankind's standards?
Women were designed to bless God in whatever capacity He calls them to. So, truly, the war between the sexes is really a war between heaven and earth. Ask yourself, who would you like to see win this war?
In Scripture, we find women apostles, prophets, teachers, writers, warriors and even a judge. If God ordained women as spiritual leaders in the old testament with the old covenant, how much more would He be pleased by them now ministering within the established new covenant?
No Apologies
I've heard so many women in ministry say things like, "A man was given my anointing first, but he didn't want it, so it fell to me" - that just doesn't make sense! If God wanted a male to have your anointing, He could surely find another man who would take it. God wanted to give the anointing and calling to you because you were His first choice.
Never apologize for your calling. That's like calling God foolish. Of course He knew you were a woman when He called you, and for that reason you are perfect for the anointing He has for you!
As women, I think we tend to apologize for our giftings and callings because we feel the pressure of a society that has yet to embrace the kingdom of heaven's value system. So, we excuse our ministry, apologizing for our gender. Human nature is just crafty and jealous - men and women alike.
As women who represent our Father God, we have to ask ourselves a question: will we bow to the world or to our God? Will we fear more the chastisement of those who feel women should remain what history has claimed them to be, or become what heaven would like them to become?
The Word of God in Luke 11:36 says, "Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you" (NIV). The body of Christ will not shine with the true light of heaven until we are whole and every part of us is lit up and brightly shining as one.
A Biblical Inheritance
As a woman, there are many man-made beliefs in the church that I would be willing to put up with. But when I see the negative effects on my daughters and how they are effected by the beliefs I accept, I can no longer just put up with things as they are. I must speak out. All these little idiosyncrasies take a toll on relationships, and for what? Just a traditional point of view.
If we hold on to the traditions of man, we are giving our children an inheritance of lies. We are eroding their strength before they can learn to stand and our sons are handed a load too heavy to bear - one they were not created to handle on their own.
However, if we follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and embrace the truth in God's Word, we stand together, united in the strength derived from one another.
Victoria Boyson
VICTORIA BOYSON is the founder of Victoria Boyson Ministries and Women of Impact Ministries, a ministry dedicated to raising up an army of women who will revolutionize their world and bring in the harvest. She is a passionate speaker, operating in extraordinary authority to awaken the church to their victorious reality. She's been writing for the prophetic ministry the Elijah List since 2004 and before that has worked for Francis Frangipane ministries. Along with her husband, she's worked in pastoral ministry in the mid-west. Through revelations of the Holy Spirit and the Word, Victoria is breaking down strongholds which have kept the church from fully realizing the great commission.
Based out of the Houston, Texas area, she lives with her husband and together they have 4 grown children. Called to awaken and prepare the bride of Christ for the end-time harvest, she hopes to compel His church to embrace a passionate relationship with their heavenly Father. She is the author of REVOLUTION: The White Horse Rider, God's Magnum Opus: The Value of a Women, AWAKENING: The Deep Sleep, His Passionate Pursuit and The Birth of Your Destiny.
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Potato & Roasted Peanut Poha
A recipe I grew up with, Poha is a popular breakfast dish in Maharashtra made from flattened rice flakes and spices.
Sweet Potato Wedges
These wedges are a great recipe to make when you fancy spicing up your potatoes. Perfect to make for the kids and taste wonderful cooked in foil on the BBQ.
Coffee Nutty Pecan Cake
Having a slice of cake with a coffee is a real treat and almost a must in my home. This coffee and pecan cake covers both bases, and you can add a splash of Marsala or Tia Maria if you fancy making it boozy.
Smashed Avo on toast
This is perfect for brekkie, brunch or as a snack when you fancy something light and healthy. I love to add some warm sweet smoky chorizo for that extra little something.
Blueberry Cinnamon Pancakes
You can really go to town with the flavourings and toppings with this recipe. These are pancakes, not to be confused with crepes, so just use the base recipe and add whatever you fancy.
Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
This sandwich is insanely delicious. Chipotle chillies and chilli paste can be found everywhere these days, and they are smoked jalapenos so pretty fiery.
Saffron Shortbread
I think the name of this recipe says everything. Shortbread is truly delicious and if you make it yourself you can really play around with the flavourings. I love to use the delicate aroma and flavour of saffron, but you can use cinnamon, ginger and even lemon. Anything goes!
Green Olive, Cheddar & Chilli Rolls
Baking bread is easier than you think and there's nothing better than freshly baked bread you've made with your own loving hands. This is a tear and share loaf full of green olives, sharp cheddar, and a hint of chilli. It's a great way to start a meal or have with a warming soup.
Cranberry Peanut Butter Oaties
These cookies have everything a cookie needs. It's chewy and crumbly at the same time, buttery and sweet, with just the right amount of oats to make you feel like you're eating something healthy (when of course you aren't!).
Chocolate Chip Ginger Cookies
You can't beat a good cookie recipe. Baking fresh cookies are easy and always taste better than the ones you can buy.
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Carl Lewis has been named "Sportsman of the Century" and "Olympian of the Century" by Sports Illustrated Magazine and The International Olympic Committee. Throughout his career, Lewis won 10 Olympic Medals, 9 of which were Gold, and 10 World Championship Medals, of which 8 were Gold. At the height of his athletic career, Lewis made the switch to a Vegan Diet and has been an advocate for a plant-based diet to athletes around the world.
Check out an excerpt of the introduction Carl Lewis gave to the book Very Vegetarian, by Jannequin Bennett.
Can a world-class athlete get enough protein from a vegetarian diet to compete? I've found that a person does not need protein from meat to be a successful athlete. In fact, my best year of track competition was the first year I ate a vegan diet. Moreover, by continuing to eat a vegan diet, my weight is under control, I like the way I look. (I know that sounds vain, but all of us want to like the way we look.) I enjoy eating more, and I feel great. Here's my story.
When I grew up in New Jersey, I always enjoyed eating vegetables and was influenced by my mother, who believed in the importance of a healthy diet even though we ate meat regularly because my father wanted it. At the University of Houston I ate meat and tried to control my weight the wrong way–by skipping meals. Frequently I would skip breakfast, eat a light lunch, and then have my fill at dinner–just before I went to bed. Not only is skipping meals the wrong way to diet, but the way I did it is the worst way because your body needs four hours to digest its food before you go to sleep.
In May of 1990 I decided to change the way I ate when I realized that controlling my weight by skipping meals was not good for me. Within the space of a few weeks, I met two men who changed my way of thinking and eating. The first was Jay Cordich, the Juice Man, whom I met at the Houston radio station where I worked in the early morning. He was there to talk about his juicer, which makes fresh juice from fruits and vegetables. He said that drinking at least sixteen ounces of freshly squeezed juice each day will increase a person's energy, strengthen the immune system, and reduce the risk of disease. A few weeks later while doing publicity for a meet in Minneapolis, I met Dr. John McDougall, a medical doctor who teaches about the link between good nutrition and good health and was promoting his latest book. Dr. McDougall challenged me to make a commitment to eating a vegetarian diet and then to just do it.
I remember vividly making the decision in July of 1990 to become a vegan. I was competing in Europe and ate a meal of Spanish sausage on a Saturday and on the following Monday started eating vegan. The hardest thing for me was changing my eating habits from skipping meals to eating throughout the day–which is much healthier. I also missed salt and so substituted lemon juice for flavor.


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It's time to celebrate a Barack O'Birthday because today the POTUS turns 54! In celebration of this president's womb emancipation, I'm highlight some great Barack Obama moments.
Here are some rocking moments of the Prez:
That time he Slow Jammed the News...
And he talks and he was being all Prezzy of the United Steezzy? (I think that's how you would spell it.) The POTUS with the mostest and all that.
That time he hung out with kids at bar...
Obama made a stop at a bar in Boulder, Colorado while he was traveling and campaigning. A student snagged this picture with the president that went viral. Look at that smile! How could you not like this guy?
That time he hung out with Beyonce and Jay Z...
And they looked so classy and fun. Is there such a thing as too much cool in an image?
That time we almost made eye contact...
Obama came to my school a few years a ago and gave a speech on my campus. I waited in like to see the president and got a pretty good seat. If you look really close, you can tell he's definitely squinting in my direction.
And last but certainly not least... The time he hung out between two ferns.
Zach Galifianakis and Obama hang out and it's the best and most wonderful thing on YouTube. The sarcasm is GOLD.
President Obama has style.
Happy Birthday to the coolest leader of the United States of America.