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Alpha-Lipoic Acid for MS: New Study
A new study has found that alpha-lipoic acid, an organic antioxidant compound, can help multiple sclerosis patients with their walking gait and balance.
Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) report that a small study has revealed that daily doses of 1,200 mg of alpha-lipoic acid may help some multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with their gait.
Small, But Promising Study
Of the 51 participants in that study, 21 could walk so researchers looked at gait functions.
The researchers created the pilot study to see if lipoic acid had any effect on neurological exams, walking, and cognitive abilities.
The recent sub-study involving 54 people looked specifically at walking ability.
"There is evidence of excessive oxidative stress in the MS brain," says Dr. Rebecca Spain, principal study investigator and associate professor of neurology at OHSU.
"Alpha-lipoic acid is a powerful antioxidant that could make the illness less bad, but it will not stop the disease," she adds.
The study concluded that:
"LA [alpha-lipoic acid] had an effect on walking performance in people with SPMS [secondary progressive multiple sclerosis], particularly in those with lower baseline disability."
"It is produced naturally, it's an antioxidant, so what is it actually going to do to a person? Create more energy, allow them to think better or walk better? It is a blank slate until research unveils some benefit," said Spain.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid vs Placebo
After two years in the randomized, double-blind study, those that took the lipoic acid supplement maintained walking speeds but those on the placebo deteriorated.
"This small study showed modest benefit to help understand gait and balance effect," says Kathy Costello, associate vice president of healthcare access at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
"Walking is very important and without balance it's difficult. These are measures that seem to get at what's needed for people to be mobile," she said.
Alpha-lipoic acid is naturally found in low levels of some foods, including dark leafy greens, broccoli, yams, potatoes, red meat, and organ meat. It's also available as an over-the-counter supplement.
After two years in the randomized, double-blind study, those that took the supplement maintained walking speeds but those on the placebo deteriorated.
"Alpha-lipoic acid is an interesting supplement. It has properties that may be beneficial to MS," Costello said. "We're not 100 percent clear, but human and animal studies have shown some benefit."
This sub-study was based on an original pilot study.
Megadoses Aren't Necessary
She and other experts said they were encouraged by the study, but they cautioned it's still early in this research phase.
"I don't recommend that folks should go out and take megadoses of alpha-lipoic acid," said Costello. "The study is looking at the potential benefit of the supplement."
"Taking large quantities of alpha-lipoic acid could affect blood sugar levels" she warned. "Eating a heart healthy diet is a good way to go, getting nutrients needed by eating healthy. Obesity, diabetes, and other comorbidities don't do as well with MS, so get healthy, heart healthy."
"This small study adds to previous reports in both animal models of MS and a few human trials, that lipoic acid may have beneficial effects in MS," says Dr. Barbara Giesser, professor of clinical neurology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles and clinical director of the UCLA multiple sclerosis program. "In this case, on preserving some mobility parameters in persons with secondary progressive MS."
"Lipoic acid may be of benefit for persons with MS and appears to be well tolerated. Further and larger studies of this agent seem warranted." Giesser said.
MS Walking Difficulties
Many people with MS have some difficulties with walking, which could arise from a number of different causes.
Stumbling or tripping may have been one of the first symptoms you noticed. However, although walking problems are common in MS, they may have another cause, so it is important to get advice from a health professional.
Walking problems vary considerably from one person with MS to another.
Common MS Walking Issues
- Unsteadiness on walking or turning
- Slower, shorter steps
- Less confidence
- Needing support from walls, furniture or other people
- Tripping and stumbling
- A heavy feeling in the legs when stepping forward
- Weakness of the leg when weight is on it
- Difficulty placing the foot on the ground
A symptom called foot drop can be experienced by some people with MS. This is when the front part of the foot does not lift up correctly when the leg does, and so it may drag or catch on the floor.
In MS, many of these problems are initially caused by slowed or altered nerve conduction, which can make your muscles feel weak or suffer spasticity or stiffness.
Instructions from the brain to the legs and sensory feedback from the body can be impaired, which makes coordinating the muscle movements harder and require more concentration.
Some people with MS also have more trouble with walking when they try to do other things at the same time.
Recruiting For Phase 2 Of The Study
Spain explained that the small study size may be a result of a random grouping, so further research with more people is necessary.
The team is currently recruiting for a phase II trial that will enroll 118 people across 7 sites.
"This study will see if walking ability and the MRI measurements improve. It will also be looking at other outcomes. A whole battery of tests," she said.
"We will find out in a couple of years if it might work," said Spain, "It is slow going, but a lead with encouraging data is worth following up."
The researchers at OHSU are "also looking at two forms of alpha-lipoic acid and which one is better absorbed," says Cassidy Taylor, clinical research coordinator for the multisite trial.
The team is currently recruiting for a phase II trial that will enroll 118 people across 7 sites.
"This second trial will look at absorption and tolerability. A common complaint was stomach upset, which can be common with oral medications. We are looking to see if the form can make a difference," Taylor said.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid Benefits For MS
Lipoic acid (also known as alpha lipoic acid) is an antioxidant available as an over-the-counter supplement taken by people with a variety of conditions, including HIV and diabetes.
It is currently being studied as a potential neuroprotector for people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
In animal models of MS, lipoic acid has been shown to reduce inflammation and degeneration of the optic nerve and spinal cord.
Lipoic Acid Protects Nerve Fibers
In MS, damage to the myelin sheath, the protective layer that surrounds nerve fibers, disrupts the transmission of nerve signals.
This damage is thought to be caused by immune system cells, like T-cells, mistakenly attacking myelin. These cells move into the brain and spinal cord and begin to target myelin, leading to an inflammatory response.
The exact mechanism for lipoic acid as a treatment for MS is unknown, and the results of studies are mixed. It is believed that lipoic acid may have immunomodulatory (altering the immune response) and anti-inflammatory properties, both of which work against damage to nerves (neuroprotection).
There is evidence to suggest that lipoic acid may affect the signaling process that triggers the inflammatory response. A pilot study in people suggested alpha-lipoic acid can reduce the number of T-cells that migrate into the brain and spinal cord, thus lessening the risk that they could attack and damage myelin.
Lower levels were reported through measurements of biomarkers associated with T-cell migration into the brain and spinal cord. (Biomarkers are substances associated with a particular disease or response to treatment.)
A pilot study in humans suggested alpha-lipoic acid can reduce the number of T-cells that migrate into the brain and spinal cord, which lessens the risk that they could attack and damage myelin.
Lipoic Acid For MS: Clinical Trials
The effects of lipoic acid has been studied in several clinical trials, mostly small studies.
Reduced Auto-Immune Response
An early pilot study compared oral lipoic acid supplements given at different doses to 37 MS patients over a two-week period. The treatment was well-tolerated and appeared to reduce the level of T-cell migration into the brain and spinal cord. Results were published in the scientific journal Multiple Sclerosis in 2005.
Improved Brain Health and Walking Speed
A pilot study with 51 patients explored the effect of lipoic acid supplements compared to a placebo in patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) over a two-year period.
The results were positive, with the treatment reported to have reduced the speed of brain tissue loss and improved patients' walking speed.
Data were presented at the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) Congress and the 68th annual American Academy of Neurology meeting in 2016.
Testing For Side Effects
A Phase 1 trial completed in 2016 aimed to assess the potential benefit of lipoic acid in patients with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) and SPMS, as well as observe how lipoic acid is broken down in the body in both MS patients and healthy participants. No serious adverse events or notable side effects were observed.
Neuroprotective (Brain Protecting) Properties
A Phase 2/3 trial to determine whether lipoic acid supplements can protect the brain and slow disability in people with SPMS finished in 2016.
Reported results showed a reduction in brain atrophy, suggesting it could play a neuroprotective role in SPMS.
Lipoic acid was also found to be safe and well-tolerated; noted side effects were gastrointestinal.
Cognitive Improvement: Inconclusive
A Phase 2 trial, completed in 2017, aimed to determine whether lipoic acid and omega-3 fatty acids can improve cognitive function in RRMS or SPMS patients. Participants were randomly assigned lipoic acid and omega-3 fatty acids or a placebo for a period of 12 weeks.
The ability to perform a range of cognitive tests was assessed at the start and end of the trial, and data compared. Results did not suggest that the treatment provides a significant benefit to cognition after 12 weeks.
Currently Recruiting
As mentioned above, a Phase 2 trial in progressive MS patients is planned but not yet enrolling participants. The U.S. trial aims to assess the neuroprotective capability of lipoic acid compared to placebo over two years.
Neuroprotection will be evaluated through changes in measures of brain volume, as captured in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
Changes in mobility will also be evaluated using the timed 25-foot walk test and the 2-minute timed walk test.
Is There a Downside?
Alpha-lipoic acid is generally considered safe with little to no side effects.
In some cases, people may experience mild symptoms like nausea, rashes or itching.
Research shows that adults can take up to 2,400 mg without harmful side effects.
Higher doses are not recommended, as there's no evidence that they provide extra benefits.
To date, there are very few studies that look at the safety of alpha-lipoic acid in children and pregnant women. People who fall into these categories should not take it unless advised by their doctor.
If you have diabetes, ask your doctor before taking alpha-lipoic acid, as it may interact with other medicines that help lower blood sugar levels.
Lipoic Side Effects For MS
The potential side effects of lipoic acid in MS have not been fully explored. Lipoic acid as a treatment for other conditions has been reported to cause headaches, sensations akin to pins and needles, skin rashes, and muscle cramps.
Lipoic acid has not yet been compared to current MS therapies in clinical trials, so its relative effectiveness is not currently known.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid in Foods
Sources of alpha-lipoic acid include
- Red meats
- Organ meats like liver, heart, kidney, etc.
- Broccoli
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
- Brussels sprouts
- Potatoes
- Green peas
- Rice bran
Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplements
Alpha-lipoic acid supplements can be found online and in many health stores.
Supplements can contain up to 1,000 times more alpha-lipoic acid than foods.
Alpha-lipoic supplements are best taken on an empty stomach, as certain foods can lower the acid's bioavailability.
Though there's no set dosage, most evidence suggests that 300–600 mg is sufficient and safe. Alternatively, you can follow the instructions on the back of the bottle.
People with diabetic complications or cognitive disorders may require more alpha-lipoic acid; in these cases, it's best to ask your doctor how much is most effective.
Recommended Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplements
There's no shortage of high quality alpha-lipoic acid supplements available.
A couple of brands I like for alpha-lipoic supplements are Superior Labs and BRI Nutrition.
MS Video: Worth Watching
Nic Haste, a well known beauty vlogger (PIXIWOO) from the UK discusses her life with multiple sclerosis with an inspiring and encouraging style.
I recommend taking a few minutes for it:
MS Resources
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
733 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
375 Kings Highway North
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
3rd Floor
Skyline House
200 Union Street
+44 (0)20 7620 1911
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Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
250 Bloor St. East, Suite 820
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3P9, Canada
(800) 268-7582
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Neurological Diseases Information
American Academy of Neurology
201 Chicago Ave. South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
(800) 879-1960
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Business owners are becoming increasingly aware of their impact on the environment. Here at Blue Harbor, we are responsible for limiting our impact on the environment, finding ways to preserve more resources and adopt a more environmentally sustainable business model. Here at Blue Harbor, how do we offset our impact? Read on for all the details.
Assessing Our Current Impact
Blue Harbor communities are home to more than 2,000 residents. We employ nearly 1,500 employees. Our communities are open and operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. In any given year, Blue Harbor communities share more than 2 million meals together, celebrate thousands of birthdays, host hundreds of events, and create countless meaningful memories. To make all that possible, however, we use a lot of natural resources.
How We Offset Our Impact
To offset our use of natural resources, we have taken a number of steps aimed at creating a more sustainable future. Here are just a few eco-conscious initiatives we have taken on over the past few years.
#1 LED Lights
Last year, we performed a successful LED light retrofit at a pilot community in California. This retrofitting reduced our common area lighting consumption by 65% while providing brighter lighting for residents and employees.
Following this pilot, we started rolling this program out to all communities and plan to finish this process very soon. Currently, over 75% of our resident rooms have LED lights and we are committed to retrofitting 100% of our rooms in the coming year.
#2 Sensors
We have installed more than 400 occupancy sensors. These sensors automatically turn off lights in common areas, offices, and storage areas when not in use.
#3 High-Efficiency Appliances
We are replacing inefficient toilets, aerators, and showerheads across our communities. To date, we have installed 1,500 high-efficiency water fixtures and 2,500 aerators.
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To divert our waste stream away from landfills, we have increased recycling programs at our communities.
#5 Green Products
Our communities have been using green-certified housekeeping products, flooring, and paints since 2012.
Corporate Responsibility to Sustainability
At Blue Harbor, we believe it's our responsibility to do what we can to make a positive impact on our environment. Our primary goal is to create comfortable, engaging living environments that promote wellness for our residents, along with work environments that allow our employees to learn, grow, and thrive. If we can reduce our impact on the environment all while improving our living and workspaces, we've found a fantastic solution. Thank you for joining us in this effort, and cheers to a happy, healthy, and fantastic new year!
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SOUTHBURY, CT - (Marketwire - Oct 25, 2012) - Nature is truly at its best in the fall when showing off its vivid array of colors and nose-pleasing aromas. This change of season is also a reminder that the holidays are quickly upon us, bringing even more visual pleasures -- usually in the form of home decorating. Before adorning your home with holiday trimmings, Decor&You® Founder and President Karen Powell suggests trying some of these small and impressive changes to make your home warm and welcoming for the holiday season.
- Adding a Centerpiece: Adding a new candelabra can instantly add glamour and warmth to an otherwise boring tabletop. Instead of white candles, use gold or red during the holidays.
- Year-Round Wreaths: Always a welcoming addition to your entry, a silk floral wreath will never wilt. Find one for each season, and always have beautiful pops of color.
- Soft Treatments: Try new pillows, rugs and more. Just by adding an area rug over your wall-to-wall carpet or hard surface can brighten the whole room. Continue to add touches of color through pillows of all sizes and textures.
- Paint and Wall Coverings: Changing the look of a wall can transform a room and is a very cost effective change, and with the new no/low VOC paint, you can skip the smell of traditional latex paints. Also, if you're a wallpaper skeptic, you'll be amazed at the textures, colors, and styles available in today's wallpaper selections.
- Tables/Seating: Throw out the card table this Thanksgiving and consider shopping for new tables and chairs that can transform a room at any budget. Bring color to a dining area with different chair fabrics and accessories that complement your color schemes.
- Windows: There are new options for shades, blinds, and curtain treatments that not only dress up those windows, but make a fashion statement at the same time, without blocking out winter light.
"With the holidays so busy for everyone, now is the time to put a little effort into your home to ensure that when company comes, you're relaxed and proud of how your home looks and feels to your guests," says Powell.
Decor&You is the market leader and second largest interior design franchise in the country. For additional information, visit the Decor&You company website at www.decorandyou.com
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Established in 1998, Decor & You, Inc. (Decor) furnishes and refines America's residential and commercial interiors via a nationwide network of independent professional interior decorators, and makes it easy for people to achieve comfort, style, and enhanced value in their homes and businesses. A socially conscience company, Decor also advocates for change in the decorating industry, focusing on bringing safer, higher-quality and greener decorating options to American homes. Decor was honored recently by The World Franchising Network as one of their top 100 businesses in the services sector; by Entrepreneur Magazine as a top home-based franchise; by Red Hot Franchise.com as No. 47 on top 100 list; and Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Decor&You No. 446 in the 2012 Franchise 500 Rankings. For more information on Decor&You, go to www.decorandyou.com.
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Published Jun 29, 2007Does the war crimes tribunal at Nuremberg know that Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless is actually Huaptmann Hans Dietrich, aka Hand Gudegast, as seen on The Rat Patrol? Yes, you read it here first: Eric Breaden of Jabot Cosmetics played a ruthless yet honourable desert commander in The Rat Patrol, the mid-60s series that depicted the WWII heroics of four jeep-driving, machine gun-wielding U.S. commandoes and their battles against the Nazis in the sands of North Africa. Beyond that, The Rat Patrol offers little of interest to anyone other than: A) little boys who will find the combination of jeeps careening across the desert, manly men and gunplay to be even more riveting than staring at construction sites. B) Military geeks who get boners watching footage of WWII rolling ordinance. C) Middle-aged men who can remember when they fit the "A part of this demographic analysis way back when TV shows advertised the fact that they were filmed in colour. From a historical point of view, everything in The Rat Patrol is startlingly accurate. Germans couldnt shoot or fight for shit and Americans found bullets to be only a minor inconvenience, especially the character Private Tully Petigrew, who absorbs more lead than the average Toronto water drinker. If we can learn anything from The Rat Patrol its that you need to have guys with names like Brick Maquard and Dink Templeton behind the cameras when grinding out 26 episodes a season of desert located, action sequenced, stunt-heavy TV. Take that, HBO. Visually, the DVD is excellent; it must have been the original cache of the colour production. The only extras on The Rat Patrol are the five or so goggle wearing "Germans who get gunned down in every episode. (Fox)


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Trump's abrupt decision to end Iran waiver angers friends
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo termed the decision as a bid to exert maximum pressure on Iran. Furthermore, the decision aims to bring Iran's oil export to zero from current level of nearly 1.5 million barrels a day. The waiver will expire on May 2.
Also, to bring Iranian oil imports to zero has remained a long-stated goal of Trump administration ever since latter unilaterally pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal an year ago.
The move came two weeks after President Trump designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. The calculated decision also reflects US willingness to punish Tehran without angering Europeans friends and inflicting loss on global economic.
Still, the decision will have lasting political and economic repercussions, especially in a moment when Trump is entering a re-election campaign soon.
To minimize aftershocks of the Monday's announcement, US also announced that it is coordinating with Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates to keep price hikes and and supply disruptions in check.
However, Saudis are acting cautiously as USA betrayed them last year by offering waiver to eight countries.
Pompeo said, "We will no longer grant any exemptions. We're going to zero—going to zero across the board," he told reporters, adding that how long the United States pushes for zero Iranian exports "depends solely" on whether Tehran changes its behavior."
"We have made our demands very clear to the ayatollah and his cronies. End your pursuit of nuclear weapons. Stop testing and proliferating ballistic missiles. Stop sponsoring and committing terrorism. Halt the arbitrary detention of U.S. citizens," Pompeo said.
"We'll see how the oil markets are after the initial shock has worn off but it's going to be an expensive summer to travel," said Neil Bhatiya, an expert on sanctions at the Center for a New American Security.


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MANILA, Philippines — A waste and pollution watch group called on motorists not to throw trash on the road after a German national went after a passenger who discarded a plastic bag full of rubbish out of a vehicle's window.
In a post on Visor, a Philippine-based automotive website, e-commerce executive Frank Schuengel detailed how he—aboard a bicycle—went after a van passenger who threw a plastic bag of trash and returned it from which it came from.
"As flattering as everyone's reaction is, the pollution problem in this country won't be solved by one bloke on a bike. It will take all of us to make a difference," he said.
This prompted EcoWaste Coalition Monday to remind road users of their responsibility to maintain the cleanliness and safety of streets and communities.
"Please be considerate of other people and our common environment. Never throw waste out of vehicles," Ochie Tolentino, EcoWaste Coalition zero waste campaigner, said.
She added: "Regardless of its type—biodegradable or non-biodegradable, plastic or non-plastic, wet or dry, big or small—rubbish tossed out of the car window is pollution that can make the surroundings ugly and even harm public health and the environment."
Tolentino also noted that things thrown recklessly may even reach seas and oceans, putting lives of marine animals in danger.
Last March, a Cuvier's beaked whale died of starvation and was unable to eat because of the trash filling its stomach while being stranded in Compostela Valley. The 40 kilograms of plastic trash included grocery bags and rice sacks.
A study on the country's pollution problem by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives revealed that around 59.8 billion pieces of plastic sachets are used by Filipinos a year.
The report also showed that more than 17 billion shopping bags are used across the Philippines every year. The use of smaller, thinner and often transparent plastic bags is at 16.5 billion.
"Government regulators need to enforce our national and local waste laws, corporations need to stop producing products in wasteful packaging and citizens need to choose eco-friendly products and bid goodbye to single-use plastics, and to littering," Tolentino said. — Gaea Katreena Cabico
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'Nothing fit me': Nationwide consultations with young women with breast cancer
Objective: There exists little research about the experience of breast cancer for young women in Canada. To address this gap, the Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) and the Ontario Breast Cancer Community Research Initiative undertook a research project to explore the information and support experiences, needs and recommendations of geographically diverse Canadian young women with breast cancer. Setting and participants: We consulted with 65 young women in 10 focus groups held across Canada. All women had been diagnosed with breast cancer at, or before, 45 years of age. During the consultations the women were asked to discuss their information and support experiences and needs, as well as resource recommendations related to their diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Main results: The overarching theme, 'Nothing Fit Me', revealed that accessed information, support and programmes/services did not 'fit' or match the women's age or life stage. When we asked for their recommendations the young women suggested that information and support match their age and life stage and that health-care providers create and implement several topical workshops concerning, for example, sexuality, lymphedema and reconstruction. Conclusion: The findings will be used by the CBCN as a general platform from which to conduct further research and/or action strategies. The CBCN will also implement the recommendations from this groundbreaking work as this network formulates a national strategy for young women with breast cancer.
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This panel invites papers that report on later prehistory with reference to the results of recent fieldwork that reflect new information on the origins of cultural changes, migratory patterns, the impacts of new technologies, social organisation, subsistence and demography
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New methods of obtaining and analyzing prehistoric data are increasingly being deployed in Southeast Asia, and the results are rapidly challenging and changing our perception of later prehistory. This panel formulation is designed to draw together reports on these initiatives and seek a discussion on new perceptions and future needs. There are several fundamental topics. These include the commitment to long term involvement and large excavations at key sites, the relations between the first rice and millet farmers and indigenous hunter-gatherers, the timing and impact of metallurgy, changes in subsistence, the development of exchange relationships, mining and the deployment of copper and tin, the impact of new analyses of human remains, such as isotopes and aDNA, and the impact of maritime exchange during the Iron Age.


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I See A Road
Less Travelled
Miles and Miles
Of Rhapsodic Bliss
Still Along
That Indomitable Path
Of My Mind
I'm Still Hanging On
By Threads Of My Last Thoughts
Perpetually Driven
Heroically Passionate
I Won't Lose To A
Future Lost
In A Maze Where No One Escapes
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My World Of Color
Never Fades
Depth Is All I've Ever Felt
It's The Need To Live And Astonish
Give Hope And Confidence
I Certainly Believe In You
~ Natalie
I Try To Balance It All
With A Heaping Full Of Imagination
~ Natalie
For I Didn't Realize It Until Today
You Can Live in Another's Happiness
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A Scientific Mind – The Proton Storage Ring
I could feel the stars shifting and were brighter each evening. In those days I only saw a full moon. The sun was beaming brighter and I was beginning to feel a real sense of peace and accomplishment in my life. I was sure my education would take me far and I knew my real life was about to begin. I just knew that I was going to do my best to live comfortably and happy. With each passing semester I was getting closer to my goal. My sagacious focus was helping me to realize my dreams. I was now on solid ground. Well on my way to creating a better life for Aaron and I. I was convinced that I wouldn't let Aaron down in this respect. I would now able to support both of us without a problem and I was always good with money, saving for another chapter of my life. One day I would be in a position to help my only child a son realize his dream. As I watched him grow, it became evident he was my son; he was driven like me and had the same tenacity.
Aaron was a beautiful child. I had done things I was ashamed of; I was harsh and spanked Aaron and I never should have. I now believe that spanking or hitting a child achieves nothing, except to diminish their self-confidence, self-esteem and make them feel unloved and disrespected.
Here again coming full circle in the tragedy of child abuse. Then I felt I was repeating the mistakes of past generations and I should have been so much more to my son. As Aaron grew up, he exhibited some difficulties similar to those I had experienced as a child. It was like watching him repeating me. It didn't help when I had to change schools and move to another town at fourteen. Aaron would land up doing the exact same thing, except for the fact that he was younger; at nine years old. I was always there on those occasions when Aaron could have made bad choices from which he couldn't possibly recover from. I kept my eye on him like a bulldog. I was his mother who would fight any evil or person who tried to influence him in the wrong direction. I followed and confronted him everywhere. Anything to remind him that he had me, his mother. I made it very clear to him that I would never back down. I felt this made a difference in his life. In those days it wouldn't Janis or Nick who couldn't ensure that Aaron would make the right choices. It was me, who ultimately Aaron feared because of my persistence and constant battle to protect him.
When Aaron was driving in his shimmering midnight blue Honda CRX with a fancy boom box he would turn the corner and I could hear him in his car, reassured he was almost home. When I was returning from work one day, I immediately picked up Aaron on my radar peripheral vision. Aaron and his friend Bill were stopped by a policeman; I assumed for speeding. I immediately made a u-turn, parked and got out of my car. I could see Aaron's beautiful hazel eyes change to rounder and bigger. Later Aaron told me that his friend Bill said to Aaron "A La dude, your mom's a witch. She shows up everywhere you are." I took that as a compliment.
Aaron had a dream one night and he told me, "Mom, I was flying like a kite in the sky and you were down below. You were pointing a gun and you shot me down."'Oh my universe', I thought. "What a nightmare!" I told him. I realized I was so deep inside his subconscious that he couldn't erase me. I wanted so much for him. That nightmare left a lasting impression on him. Aaron, of his own volition came to realize as I did myself, the importance of an education and so Aaron came to pursue his education with a vengeance. I was immensely proud of him. He breathed the air of success. The fluidity of my spirit and ambition had passed onto him. I love you Aaron. I am so proud of you and I am "Your Mother".
I kept my word to Aaron's father. After Aaron was born I went through the Child Support Enforcement Division who assigned a lawyer to my case, her name was Ms. Flaucy. She started legal documentation and proceedings to notify Anthony immediately. Naturally, he fought it with everything he had at his disposal. First, he wanted a blood test from both Aaron and I. We went to Albuquerque for that. The results came back conclusive and confirmed that Anthony was Aaron's father. Then he continued to stall with his attorney and Flaucy wrote them a very convincing letter. Flaucy pointed out that I was a minor and Anthony was twenty-four at the time of my pregnancy and we were still well within the statute of limitations to pursue statutory rape. That was all it took.
I was awarded the child support, but regrettably settled for a minimal amount. The whole proceeding had exhausted my energy at that time, but I was proud that I pursued it. Anthony was ordered to pay child support until Aaron turned eighteen.
During my senior year of college, I was contacted by a psychologist her name was Sue. I was surprised when Sue explained that Anthony was married to a woman named Carolyn. Anthony and Carolyn were interested in child visitation rights. Sue explained that he was well within his rights to pursue this. I understood this and I was happy to oblige. My hope was that one day Anthony would come around and want to establish a relationship with his only son. I did explain to Sue that I had some reservations regarding Anthony's commitment to follow through. But in spite of my reservations, I knew that the right thing to do was to allow for Aaron and Anthony to establish a father and son relationship. Apparently Anthony and Carolyn were having trouble conceiving their own child. So I assumed this is what prompted Anthony to exercise his rights within the law and visit with Aaron. Many years later Carolyn did get pregnant and had a girl. But Aaron would remain Anthony's only son.
Aaron was four and half when he started visiting with Anthony and Carolyn. It was clear from the first visit that he was happy. He came home telling me that he had his own room with a fish tank. He had his own TV and I was happy for him. They started exposing him to different experiences. I was elated that they wanted to show Aaron their love for him. I even offered to meet Anthony half way for his visitation with Aaron.
Six months passed when I noticed they hadn't called for the scheduled weekend visit. Instinctively I knew something was wrong. I was nervous and my heart began to pound faster and hands were shaking. I couldn't bare to think about Anthony abandoning Aaron. Sue called and told me that Anthony and Carolyn were discontinuing the visitations. My mood sank into a deep black hole. With no feelings and no joy I was numb with the knowledge that Anthony was a coward and would remain one.
Sue explained to me that in her personal opinion, "Carolyn is insecure with you Lorie."
"She's jealous of me?" I responded.
"Yes," she said, "Because the exchange is always between you and Anthony."
"Well, we can arrange for someone else to take my place," I replied, wanting to resolve the issue in order to prevent a second abandonment in Aaron's life.
"No, it wouldn't work. They were adamant about their decision. I've already spoken to them and tried everything myself to convince them otherwise." she said.
I reminded her about Anthony's word and his inability to keep up with the visitations. I thought he was worthless and heartless. How was I going to explain this to Aaron? I was wary it would hurt him deeply. I watched my son grow up with a deep wound in his heart. How was I going to fix it? How? I couldn't find a way to explain it to Aaron without him feeling terrible. I avoided the issue for as long as I could and when I did say something I knew it wasn't enough and it never would be.
Graduation came and I graduated with honors. Nick and Janis were there to watch me receive my degree, a B.S. in Computer Science and Math. Naturally, I was in high spirits; it meant so much to me. Life was going to change for Aaron and I. Tammy, Nadine, and Jaclyn also attended my graduation. I had bought a new dress to wear for the occasion.
I immediately began applying for jobs in my field at Los Alamos National Laboratory. I had dated a guy on and off. When I was hired I made more money than him and this affected his ego a great deal. I was really wasting my time with this guy. There really wasn't anything we had in common. I didn't even like him. I started earning a great salary and looking forward to our future (Aaron and I). The guy I was dating had property by the river. He said, "We could build a house together." I thought, "Build a house together? Was he crazy?" I certainly didn't want to marry him, but it took five years to admit that to myself. I realized he was an opportunist trying to convince me that it would be a great idea. 'No way!' I thought, 'He must be crazy and must think I'm crazier.' I didn't love him; he never felt like the right person for me, much less a soulmate.
I was hired in a very scientific technical area known as the Proton Storage Ring Facility (PSR). A proton beam was generated and traveled a half mile through a six-inch diameter pipe to the equipment and experiments. The job was extremely challenging and it became what I refer to 'my masters' in my career.
My responsibility were the wire scanners which measured the intensity of the proton beam. The Fortran code had to be redone and modularized. C++ and Java were coming but not soon enough with the capability to embed modularized functions. There were PhDs everywhere. I was assigned to work with Faucad. He was the physicist who handled and worked on the hardware end for the wire scanners. A previous co-worker didn't exactly give Faucad glowing remarks and much less a recommendation.
She said, "He's impatient, he's hard to work with, and his a sexist."
My job entailed a lot. First, I had to become well versed with the computers; the Vax 11-70s and the PDP-11s as a system's administrator. Then I had to pick apart the Fortran code and rewrite it to run more efficiently with modularization. The wire scanner's program was controlled and executed by operators who would press Lexidata touch panel graphic screens to monitor all the equipment used in the controls system for the generated proton beam. This was a twenty-four, seven facility. Process modules, programs written in Fortran, would communicate with equipment modules. The equipment modules contained analog digital signals which executed and controlled the scientific hardware like the wire scanners, magnets, etc. The best way to describe this scientific technical environment was to compare it to a NASA control system's environment.
When I started the job, I made a deliberate and important decision to wear no makeup, pull her hair back in a ponytail and to wear baggy sweats and tennis shoes. It was a significant choice to make in an all-male environment. I would demonstrate that I was serious about my job and I was determined to earn everyone's respect. I was also chosen by one of the directors to write the Fortran code to strip the neutrons from the proton beam. This was the foil stripper. It consisted of six thousand lines of code to control and execute the hardware for the foil stripper.
One of my favorite stories, which involved Faucad and myself teaming up to resolve a problem on the wire scanner hardware. Faucad and I had gone out into the field to debug and test one of the wire scanners experiencing a problem. We found the problem and resolved it. Faucad's compliment and his rhetorical words in his beautiful Indian accent were memorable. He was from India.
He said, "You're alright Lorie. Yes, you are. You're alright."
I smiled and realized I earned his respect, which meant a lot to me considering I was a female. I kept smiling and thanked him for the compliment. I said, "Thank you Faucad I really appreciate your words of encouragement." We got along marvelously. It was a matter of communication and solely concentrating on the problems and issues with the hardware and not our independent personalities. But then again I was a bridge person. When I went to my first counseling sessions the psychologist there identified me as a bridge person. Meaning I was able to fit into other people's cultures and get along well with them. It really was attributed to my humble beginnings with my grandmother and grandfather. A very culturally enriched community I grew up in. Plus I was extra friendly and I really enjoyed people.
During the course of one year I saved a lot of money and made a bold decision. Nick and Janis had plenty of property so Janis and I started to look at modularized homes in Albuqueruqe. Janis was excited about it and Nick gave me some of the best advice.
He said, "I don't think bringing up Aaron in this environment is good for him. You're probably making enough money to afford a real house in Santa Fe. That house will appreciate in value and it's a better investment."
Well, he was absolutely right. I could swing a house payment by myself in Santa Fe.
It also confirmed that the move to that town was a mistake from the beginning. Nick knew that when he sent Miguel to a private school. I was never given the opportunity to go to a private school. I had asked, but they'd told me no. No private school for Lorie. No government bonds were bought and saved for Lorie. If you look at it reasonably, Nick and Janis were doing everything they could not to contribute to my education. But regardless I knew I would make it and get my education.
I wanted to find a place of our own and make it up to Aaron. I wanted a closer relationship with my son. Very quickly. I began my search for a house in Santa Fe to rent or purchase. Aaron and I went to Santa Fe and found a 'for sale' sign 'by owner'. I made an appointment to view the house immediately that following Monday afternoon. It had a high ceiling in the living room with wood and beams exposed, a beautiful Spanish fireplace and the house looked practically new. There was a nice sized kitchen with honey pine cabinets and a door leading to the south side to an enclosed patio with privacy. It had plum and peach trees in the back yard and rhubarb plants from which the former owner, Mrs. Mires, made pies. There were two bedrooms and one bathroom, as well as a utility room for the washer and dryer, and a double car garage.
Within a week I put down a deposit and signed a contract. My application for a loan was almost immediately approved by the bank. In my excitement I couldn't wait to show Nick and Janis. I would finally achieve my ultimate escape and would never have to go back. I arrived at home with the contract in my hand and watched the blood drain from Nick and Janis's faces. I was now the proud owner of a pretty house in Santa Fe. It felt great and I was eager to move in so I contacted the owner who was Mrs. Mires' daughter who had inherited the home. I wanted to pay rent and start living in the house as soon as possible and that was fine with Mrs. Mires daughter.
The expression on Janis's and Nick's faces when I announced I'd bought a house and held that contract in my hand was unforgettable. Then I informed the man I'd been dating and he was shocked, but I was all smiles. Aaron and I moved in and I bought a beautiful off white sofa set made of down feathers. It was something I could plunge myself into and breath the air of freedom. I told Aaron he could have a dog so we went to the dog pound and Aaron picked out a dog he named Corgy.
Because of the high ceiling in the living room there was a great deal of white wall space. I said to Aaron, "We are going to buy white canvases and learn to paint."
Aaron could draw very well while I had a good sense of color. I became an artist teaching myself to paint. It was a wonderful hobby; very therapeutic. I began hanging paintings everywhere. As the years passed I did improve more and more. My website is www.lwestart.com. I will admit that it takes time to paint well. I would like to paint more and experiment with different painting styles; like abstracts. In my view, it's almost harder to paint a beautiful abstract than a landscape.
In all the excitement what I didn't realize was that I was taking Aaron away from his home, his grandparents, and his life. I was fourteen years old when it happened to me. He was only nine.
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On behalf of the Organizing Committee and the International Society for Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, we would like to invite you to the 8th Civil Structural Health Monitoring Workshop (CSHM-8). The Workshop will be held in Naples from March 31st to April 2nd, 2021. It has been postponed with respect to the original dates because of the COVID-19 outbreak and the forced stops to travels and activities due to the lockdown in many Countries.
This Workshop represents a forum where experts from around the world discuss the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the field of civil structural health monitoring (SHM) and more broadly in the fields of smart materials and intelligent systems for civil engineering applications. The Workshop also fosters the discussion and identification of key and emerging challenges and opportunities in research, development, and field applications of SHM to civil structures and infrastructures. The CSHM-8 workshop is also intended to promote communication exchange and cross-fertilization among researchers and practitioners from all around the world sharing their expert knowledge in the field. The main theme of the Workshop is "Aging structures and infrastructures in hazardous environment"; topics of special interest for CSHM-8 include – but are not limited to -:
- Innovative sensing solutions for SHM,
- Data-driven damage detection techniques,
- Nonlinear systems and analysis techniques,
- Influence of environmental and operational conditions,
- SHM in earthquake prone regions,
- Real world applications.
While we are working hard to make this Workshop a professional success for all the delegates, we are also committed to provide the best travel experience for the delegates and their loved ones during their stay in one of the most suggestive cities of Southern Italy. Naples is, in fact, the third city in Italy for population, and the main city in Southern Italy. It was the former capital of the Two Sicilies Kingdom and it hosts the most ancient public university in Europe. It is a vibrant city, renowned throughout the world for its art, architecture and culture. Its Mediterranean climate and its excellent food encourage visits in any period of the year. In order to offer the best experience of the city to the Workshop delegates, the venue is located in the heart of the city in a place where one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Neapolitan Gulf can be enjoyed. Several accommodation solutions are available within walking distance.
Meanwhile, if you have questions please do not hesitate to contacting us at email@example.com.
Carlo Rainieri (Chair)
Giovanni Fabbrocino (Co-Chair)


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Scientists have unveiled a new diet plan that aims to jointly solve two of humanity's most pressing problems — poor nutrition and climate change — by transforming the way the world eats. Dubbed the "planetary health diet" by its authors, the eating plan promotes a focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans while cutting back on meat and sugar.
The planetary health diet may sound similar to other healthy eating plans — like a vegetarian diet or the popular Mediterranean diet — but this way of eating promises some serious side benefits for the planet: a "radical transformation" of our current global food system to avert environmental catastrophe, according to its authors, and the prevention of millions of deaths worldwide.
"Humanity is facing a huge crisis today in terms of environment but also in terms of human health and well-being," said Walter Willett, one of the report's lead authors, at the report's launch event in Oslo, Norway.
Along with his co-authors, Willett — a professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School — calls the proposed plan a "win-win" diet, meaning it's both environmentally sustainable and healthy. "We are not talking about a deprivation diet here; we are talking about a way of eating that can be healthy, flavorful and enjoyable," said Willett.
But what is the planetary health diet all about — and can it really help us collectively save our planet Earth while also helping our own health?
What is the planetary health diet?
Last week, a group of 37 researchers from 16 countries released the report — published in The Lancet medical journal and co-commissioned by EAT, a food systems-focused nonprofit based in Stockholm, Sweden — that provides a framework for a diet that promotes sustainable food systems and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, all in an effort to fight global climate change. Ambitious, sure — but it's also critical, say its authors, who are a mix of experts specializing in fields like agriculture, political science, nutrition, and the environment.
"Current dietary trends, combined with projected population growth to about 10 billion by 2050, will exacerbate risks to people and planet," the report states. "The global burden of non-communicable diseases is predicted to worsen and the effects of food production on greenhouse-gas emissions, nitrogen and phosphorus pollution, biodiversity loss, and water and land use will reduce the stability of the Earth system."
Their solution is the planetary health diet, a largely plant-based way of eating that allows an average of 2,500 calories a day. The general guidelines call for doubling the global intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans and other legumes, while cutting in half the current intake of both red meat and sugar.
Limiting the consumption of fish, eggs, refined grains and some starches is also recommended. But for specific areas of the world, guidelines are more clearly defined: North Americans should eat 84 percent less red meat but six times more beans and lentils, for instance.
In more practical terms, the diet allows one burger and two servings of fish a week as well as one or two eggs. One glass of milk a day, or some cheese or butter, is recommended; most protein, however, comes from pulses (beans, peas and seeds) and nuts.
"These elements of a healthy diet allow great flexibility because they are compatible with a wide variety of foods, agricultural systems, cultural traditions, and individual dietary preferences," the report states. "These elements can be combined in various types of omnivore, vegetarian, and vegan diets."
According to the authors of the report, it's all for good aims: They estimate that if globally adopted, the diet could prevent 11 million deaths per year by 2030 and reduce premature mortality by 19 percent.
Health Benefits of the Planetary Health Diet
Sure, the planetary health diet promotes a more sustainable food supply for the planet while reducing the environmental impact of our collective food choices. But what about the diet's effect on our bodies?
"Eating a diet rich in plant-based foods while reducing animal proteins has been associated with improved health and longevity," says Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDE, the author of 2-Day Diabetes Diet. "Adding more of these foods can help you to eat more fiber and take in more beneficial antioxidants and phytochemicals — all of which can help to <ahref="https: www.livestrong.com="" slideshow="" 1013097-14-inflammationfighting-foods-eat-day="" "=""> </ahref="https:>fight inflammation and oxidative stress, reducing disease risk."
That's not all. "Diets rich in high-fat animal proteins have been associated with a greater risk of heart disease and certain cancers such as colon cancer. Reducing animal proteins in the diet, while making sure to meet your protein needs through plant-based sources, may improve health and lower disease risk," she adds.
The benefits of plant-based eating don't stop there.
"The produce department is the jewel in the crown of the supermarket," says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, creator of BetterThanDieting.com and author of Read It Before You Eat It — Taking You from Label to Table. "Produce is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, polyphenols, phytonutrients, and all of those other words that most of us may not understand — but we know they're good for us!" she says.
Perhaps you're wondering, can I lose weight on the planetary health diet? The basic answer is: You could. "The bottom line is that there are many reasons to try to make plants the star of the show, with animal proteins playing a supporting role. Although it's true that it's easier to lose weight when plant foods are paramount, this lifestyle is not just about trimming calories," says Taub-Dix. "It's a way of eating that provides a wide range of nutrients that you cannot get from other foods."
Read more: 7 Common Weight-Loss Myths Debunked
Planetary Health Diet: How to Get Started
The best part about the planetary health diet is that you don't need to overhaul your current lifestyle — or even the contents of your refrigerator — to get started, say the experts.
"If you find the transition to this diet too dramatic at first, start by making small, simple changes," says Palinski-Wade. "Try implementing one 'meatless' day per week where you focus on incorporating plant-based protein options such as beans, lentils, and nuts.
Work to reduce the amount of animal protein in your dishes, such as incorporating pureed beans or lentils <ahref="https: www.livestrong.com="" article="" 548282-health-consequences-of-too-many-lentils="" "=""> </ahref="https:>into meatloaf or hamburgers to extend the meat while providing more fiber and less fat. Aim to fill your plate with at least one-quarter of produce at each meal, and slowly increase over time," she advises.
Another side benefit? The planetary health diet might just help pad your wallet by cutting down on your grocery bills. After all, we all know the difference in price between buying steak or beef versus a container of lentils or few cans of beans.
"Adopting this eating plan may be more beneficial to your health, the planet, and may ultimately be a cost-saver as well," agrees Palinski-Wade.


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Employers are in agreement that today´s employees are less conscientious about their work and are not as loyal to their employer as they were a generation or two ago. Employer clients complain and are concerned about the lack of motivation in their workplace. Subsequently, a great deal of attention is given to employee motivation to include books, seminars and surveys. So, what´s the solution?
Many companies are trying to provide or create motivation by attempting to give employees what they think they want from their jobs rather than what the employees really want from their jobs. This thinking is verified by a recent survey which asked a great many supervisors to rank, in order of importance to workers, 10 factors that affect their morale.
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Obviously, the results are quite different when you ask supervisors/managers what employees want vs. what employees really want. Therefore, it is suggested that your organization consider conducting an Employee Opinion/Satisfaction Survey to determine how your employees really feel about your organization. Your future operating freedom and success may depend on the answers.
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SAGINAW, MI, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2019 — Previously and temporarily rebranded to BadEgo, due to what we believe is trademark-bullying from Snap Inc's Bitmoji (part of their SnapChat smart phone app) over our BADMOJI Trademark Application; plus splitting our branding to firewall between a cleaner version for the ever-increasing demands from Apple's App store, and considering the original vision of the bad avatar, something became clear: We were giving in to the bullying.
So rather than settling for so much less, working harder to maintain two brands, and most of all, giving in to the bullies – we are renaming it all to BIGBADMOJI. For now.
CEO Andrew Lay explains "Once we finally affirm our rights to the Badmoji mark with the Trademark Trials and Appeal Board, this will make the rebranding to our intended mark, easier; and our back-up plan better, should the small chance occur that we fail to prove our rights. Bigbadmoji is closer to our intended mark, and simply put – says it better than BadEgo ever could."
And as far as Apple is concerned? Yes, there is a reason our app has been suspiciously missing from the App Store, and we have more to say on that – coming soon!


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" Ooooh!" I moaned as I woke up from an orgasmic dream.
A nipple caught between two fingers was the first thing I felt as I slowly awakened with short breaths as my mind came into consciousness.
My cunt was receiving broad strokes from a hard, flattened tongue, and slow strokes of a come-hither motion took place inside of my vagina from fingers that filled me up.
I thought I was trapped in a lucid dream once I came to the realization I was waking up to an orgasming cunt induced by my lover's mouth.
Cunnilingus is a sexual act which is favored by most women. The sexual act is referred to by many other names such as of the following: eating out, licking pussy, muff munch, head, etc.
Receiving oral sex can be quite an experience especially if a person knows what they are doing. For some, receiving a tongue bath for your cunt can enhance the chance of orgasms or possibly speed up the time it takes to get aroused.
Since the mouth is already moist, giving oral sex can add more lubrication if penetration is followed after the intimate act.
Oral sex for some women can be pleasing. No matter how submissive a woman can be to her partner, receiving oral sex is empowering. It is something about looking down at your partners head between your legs, attempting to give you the best pleasurable experience imaginable.
While there are many things to make oral sex a fantastic experience, one thing guaranteed to make it pleasurable is an enthused partner willing to give. If you are lucky enough to have a partner who wants nothing more than to satisfy your beautiful cunt, using their tongue for exploration of each crevice of the vulva, and even dipping into the vagina canal, you might be in for an orally orgasmic ride.
There is something about having a partner who is eager to please their woman by licking her pussy. It's possible a relationship can benefit from giving oral sex because it shows how much a person is willing to please their partner.
Vibes matches vibes if a person doesn't want to give, it can possibly make the receiver feel uncomfortable. Most people do not want to be put in a situation where they have to convince someone to provide them their most desired pleasure.
When it comes to anything revolved around intimacy, it is meant to be fun. It is best to talk to your partner about your thoughts on giving head to avoid miscommunications when sex occurs in the relationship. Some women make it a priority to receive cunnilingus before engaging in any form of sex.
While conversation is essential, it is also good to keep a few tricks in hand when eating a pussy. Such as having a flattened tongue, using broad strokes, possibly fingering while putting some pressure on the clitoris, dipping your tongue into the vagina, don't speed up or do something else if a partner tells you to keep doing what you are doing, and lastly enjoy making her pussy happy.
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One of my favorite shows when I was younger was the American TV series, "Gossip Girl." It wasn't relatable to me, but it was entertaining. One of the aspects that made it unrelatable is how incestuous the characters were. They had taken such a zero grazing approach to relationships and sexual escapades. It just wasn't real life. How was it possible that they've all slept with each other? Was their world that small?
Well, I realized that TV could, easily, be real life. I recently went through two heartbreaks: one from a friend and the other from a man. To cut a long story short, she was my housemate and friend, and dare I say, confidant. The one I would go to when I had any issues and the unbiased party between the man and me when we had problems. And even when we finally ended it, she was his and my advisor, or so I thought. So it was a real punch in the gut when I accidentally found out that they were sleeping together behind my back barely a month after we stopped seeing each other, and literally within weeks after she ended her relationship. The kicker is that, ironically, we had sworn that we would never sleep with each other's former flames a month before I found out because someone else had done something similar, which got us talking. But, such is life. It throws some major curve balls sometimes.
The general ordeal got me thinking about several things. One of them is, is it acceptable to start dating a close friend's ex? Despite it being morally wrong, logically, I don't think it's black and white. I do believe there are some circumstances that kind of make sense to start dating your friend's ex. Generally, it's a bad idea, but if you're just itching for it, I feel that there is a right way to go about it.
Be Honest
Be honest not only with yourself but with your friend, too. Are you doing it just to get your boat rocked or are you honestly into the guy/girl? If the roles were reversed, would you be supportive of this? I know that life's motto these days is "F*ck everyone else, do what makes you happy." But as humans, unlike other mammals, we have the gift of rationality. We can analyze situations logically before we take action. Otherwise, we'd all be a pack of wild animals. Have an honest conversation with yourself and then with your friend before you proceed with the relationship. The friend may be upset in the beginning, but they will value your honesty, and your friendship may even continue.
Give It Time
Emotions take a while to heal. How long has it been since they ended things? Are they still in touch? If your friend was into the ex, chances are even if they've moved on, there are still some lingering feelings. As a friend, you should take some time between the breakup and you hooking up with the ex. It's not only respectful, but it also gives you and the ex the time to evaluate if what you feel for each other is worth it or not. If it's been a few months, or even better, years, both parties have moved on, and you're pretty sure this is the person you want to be with, give it a go.
Identify The Motive
Just as people can be good, they can also be evil. Ying and yang. Try to be clear on the real intention of the ex wanting to get it on with you. Did they initially have a chance to be with you before they hooked up with your friend and didn't, which was the case in my situation? If so, why now? People can be sleazy and devious and they may be using you to either take revenge, disrespect your friend, or for an ego stroke. For example, in my case, the street cred of having slept with friends. Don't allow yourself to be a pawn in this type of game. It's twisted.
Own It
Ideally, you shouldn't have to get caught in a lie. But if you are caught in deception, fess up. Don't act like a victim or try to make your friend seem irrational. Also, I believe in being yourself. If you're "that" kind of person, own it. Be yourself. Don't pretend to be someone you're not. There is beauty in being authentic. Authentic bad is always better than fake good. We cannot all have the same values in life, and no one should impose similar values on you. Let's leave that to religion. Consequently, be ready for the consequences of your choices.
Love hits you when you least expect it. You never know when and who you will find it with. One man's poison ivy is another man's spinach. If you have to do it, be an adult about it by being honest about your feelings early on. It prevents any unnecessary drama. Also, no one can dictate who you can and cannot be with. But, there are simpler ways to handle issues in life. A proactive approach of clear and honest communication, thoughtfulness, and consideration are all critical to ensuring a smooth segue into your situation. If you just have to hook up or date a friend's ex, go about it the right way.