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I searched up for a thread like this but nothing came up, so sorry if there I already a thread like this. For me, it's really hard at the moment to make friends on here. It's not easy as I thought it would be. Outside the internet I make friends easily, but here, it's just so hard and... Ugh!! Anyways, how bout you guys?
What kind of forum poster are you?
Lightning Fluttershy posted a topic in General DiscussionWhat kind of poster are you? The reason I ask is because through the time I've been a member here I've constantly been fairly active and I've seen some patterns arise among members. I can almost identify all the artist members now, the hardcore role players, and others. So what about you? How do you like to post?
Please try not to offend anyone in this topic How do you feel? I know not every status update needs a reply and stuff, but what if it's constant? What if you ask an important question but no one replies? As I have said before, and a lot of you may know how I feel about it, I don't know why, but I feel sort of upset when I post a status update, asking how is everyone, or goodmorning, or goodnight, no one replies, and when another person posts the same status update, asking how is everyone, ect, like 20 people reply.. I just don't get it, I know it is probably because you have more friends, or your just 'popular' but still, makes me feel sort of upset, maybe even ignored.. What do you guys think?
How do I make one of those awesome signatures?
Mia Angelle posted a topic in General DiscussionI really want to make one, but I can't figure out how to make one of those awesome, personalized ones with titles over the pictures and everything.
Forum Paranoia
Sekr Gray posted a topic in General DiscussionFor most profiles on these forums, we can see who last visited the page. This includes all members and admins. So, does anybody else happen to get a little nervous/curious when they see an administrator looking at their profile?
Jimmy Page Fan posted a topic in General DiscussionIs anyone else a lurker? I come on this site countless times but I post one thing like every 4 months. I usually come on here while listening to music and read a couple of threads. Anyone else do this? Forgive me for using '4chan terminology'. Edit: At the time of posting, I was aware of the fact that people could come here, not post anything and then leave because they are, in fact, a lurker.
resolved How to delete account?
Twilight The Creator posted a topic in Site QuestionsFed up with this place, it's boring, among many things, no need having an account anymore. Any way to do this?
Summer Sunset Celebration. - Sunset's Future.
Ganondorf8 posted a topic in Equestria GirlsThis is something that I was thinking about including for this year's Summer Sunset Celebration here on the forums. As such, this is going to be treated as a sub-event within the proper event itself in addition to it being a discussion. As you all know, Equestria Girls has concluded as a result of Sunset's Backstage Pass being the final special barring any unreleased shorts. Because of this, many feel that the series wasn't given a final conclusion like what is happening with Friendship is Magic. Thus, I propose this question as it relates to who this sub-event is dedicated towards. What would you have liked Sunset Shimmer's future to have been? Sure, it might not be the most straight-forward question, but it allows for many different possibilities. Feel free to come up with your own ideas and perhaps discuss them with one another. Since this is a sub-event, this thread will only remain open for a short period of time. How long? I'd say a week.
Rainbow Dash Day Trivia - 2020 Edition.
Ganondorf8 posted a topic in Forum EventsWelcome to the Rainbow Dash Day Trivia - 2020 Edition. On a side note, I'm back hosting these sub-events but don't expect me to do so all the time. Even I have situations that come up where I can't make the appropriate thread and instead someone else will handle it. Anyway, enough about that as I don't want to go off topic. It seems that this particular day is upon us once again and you all know what that means. You do know, don't you? If not then you've never done this kind of thing before which means you're in for quite an experience. If you do know then this is pretty much the standard routine although I decided to throw in a very slight curve ball. You need to know both Friendship is Magic and Equestria Girls as both series have been given five questions each. You needn't worry about the comics as those won't be included in this trivia. Of course, this is all strictly Rainbow Dash themed so you just have to focus on her. If you want the badge, you must answer all questions correctly. When will bonus questions come back? They will when someone can think of a good one. Please submit all answers to @Rainbow Dash. Even though she is famed for her speed, she is not going to be checking your answers until after the usual four days are up. Even she has to abide by the rules we've set up for this. Wait a minute... We have rules for this!? When did that happen? You know... I really should make a guide on the actual rules as they keep on changing every so often where no one knows what they are. I'll make a mental note of that. Extensions are allowed but ask me about getting one. You can join forces but don't try to trick your partners by giving them the wrong answers. Anything else? Not that I can think of. Oh wait... Submit answers to @Rainbow Dash. 1. What was Dash accused of by Wind Rider? 2. What secret did Rainbow Dash keep from the Mane Six in order to protect Pinkie Pie? 3. During the Equestria Games, whose flag did Rainbow Dash carry? 4. As you know, one of Rainbow Dash's signature moves is the Sonic Rainboom. Can you name one of her other signature moves? 5. Rainbow Dash befriended two fillies during 'Rainbow Roadtrip'. What were their names? 6. Rainbow Dash kept on hitting Sunset during the events of 'Sunset's Backstage Pass' using what? 7. Which part of the Tri-Cross Relay did Rainbow Dash take part in? 8. What did Rainbow Dash see during the events of 'Spring Breakdown' that her friends initially dismissed? 9. When she is in Equestria, Rainbow Dash differentiates herself from her pony counterpart with her wings. How is this so? 10. In 'O Come All Ye Squashful', Rainbow Dash was dressed up as what?
International Derpy Day Trivia - 2020 Edition.
Ganondorf8 posted a topic in Forum EventsInternational Derpy Day Trivia - 2020 Edition. Welcome to the first trivia challenge of 2020 and the first one we've had since October 2019. I know what some of you are thinking so allow me to explain myself. A combination of having other commitments, being uninspired, not being active, and not having a general direction among the Event Coordinator team resulted in there not being trivia challenges for a couple of months. That has changed now since you are seeing this one right here. As the name of this trivia entails, this is strictly about Derpy. For those of you who are late to the fandom and don't know who she is... Ask around and you're sure to get some very interesting answers. Now then, I have questions here related to arguably everyone's favourite background character, but since you should know how this trivia works by now (If you're new to this too then you really need to ask around), the questions will be taken from both Friendship is Magic and Equestria Girls? Why EQG? Because I can do that. How many questions? Ten? What is the FiM to EQG ratio? I'd say FiM gets more questions. Who do you send your answers to? Send them to @Derpy but be warned that she does have trouble answering them because of who she is and all. You will have the usual four days after this gets posted to submit your answers. Extensions are available by asking me. Don't ask Derpy otherwise you don't know what kind of response you'll get. Best ask me just to be safe. I will say one thing about extensions. You only get one extra day... That's it! Luckily, I've yet to refuse extensions to people so the chances of you getting one are extremely high. Yes, there is still a badge that will be given out for taking part. You didn't think you were going to go through this and not have something to show for it in the end provided you answer everything correctly. Again, send answers to @Derpy, and extension questions to me. Do not post answers in this thread without spoiler tags. Can we start now? Yes. Note: In no particular order in terms of season progression. 1. As you likely know, Derpy is not named as such in Friendship is Magic and Equestria Girls. What is the name she is given according to the credits? 2. What is Derpy's most distinguishing feature? 3. Derpy dressed up on two different Nightmare Night holidays. What were her two costumes? 4. In 'The Last Roundup', name one of the changes from the original version to the altered version regarding Derpy. 5. Tell me... What kind of Cutie Mark does Derpy have? 6. Rarity once lost to Derpy at something when both were fillies. What was it? 7. All of Ponyville once shared a dream in order to combat the Tantabus. Derpy was one of those involved in the dream. What was she like in the dream? 8. During the first event of Friendship Games, what ended up happening to Derpy? 9. Like many characters in Rainbow Rocks, Derpy was capable of playing an instrument. What did she play? 10. Derpy joined what club that originally had Wallflower Blush as the only member?
Cider Season Trivia. - 2019 Edition.
Ganondorf8 posted a topic in Forum EventsWelcome to the 2019 Edition of the Cider Season Trivia. As most if not all of you are aware, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic has recently had its series finale. Though the adventure has come to an end in cartoon form, the adventure continues on through the fandom and beyond. Never forget that. This is the first trivia event post-series finale so don't expect to see any questions here based on the final three episodes. I know many of you are still trying to come to terms with it so we're avoiding those episodes completely. This will also be the case for the next few trivia events until a time comes where most have come to an acceptance. I'm not sure about other events on the forums so you'd have to check with the other EC's and administrators on that. Now then. I have here twelve questions for you to answer that are dedicated to Applejack. The questions will cover both Friendship is Magic and Equestria Girls excluding the comics, the final three episodes, and the final Equestria Girls special. FiM will have priority though as there is more content there than in EQG. You will need to submit your answers to @Applejack and she will respond to them as early as two days after the trivia has ended. Like before, you will have four days from when the trivia is posted to submit answers. Also, working together is allowed and you can ask for some help but please don't spoil any answers by blatantly posting them. Use private messages or a spoiler tag though be sure to indicate this with the latter. No discussions of the final three episodes in this thread! You know where to go for those kinds of discussions. Again, submit your answers to @Applejack. Ready? Okay. 1. How did Applejack get her cutie mark? Note: You can go with a simple or long explanation, your choice. 2. In 'Return of Harmony Part 1', what did Applejack witness when Discord placed her under his magic? 3. What did Applejack want to do for the Apple Family Reunion? 4. What was the artefact that represented Applejack's key to the Chest of Harmony? 5. In 'Hearthbreakers', Applejack tried doing what for the Pie Family though they didn't necessarily want it? 6. What was Applejack's lie in 'Where the Apple Lies'? 7. Applejack had to look for what during 'Shadow Play Part 1'? 8. Applejack wanted to say what about Celestia in 'Horse Play'? 9. During the 200th episode, what was Twilight's plan for Applejack? What was Rarity's plan for her? 10. Applejack gained a new kind of magic in 'Legend of Everfree'. What was it? 11. Why was Applejack jealous of Rarity in 'Rollercoaster of Friendship'? 12. In 'Spring Breakdown', what did Applejack attempt to do that ultimately failed?
We had something like this last year via a poll though it didn't quite work out on account of me making a mistake with it. This time around, there is no poll and instead we'll be getting straight to the point. Sunset Shimmer has been through a lot over the past six years... wow... has it really been that long? I feel old now. Anyway, during those years, she has seen both positive and negative moments which have become synonymous with her character. So this is where I turn things over to you. What were your best and/or worst moments for Sunset? Yes, I know that bad moments can be, well, bad, but they are necessary as who likes a character that lacks any flaws? Movies, specials, shorts, and yes, even the comics, can be used to go with your thoughts. Since this is a sub-event, the usual rules will be applied here.
Friendship Day Trivia.
Ganondorf8 posted a topic in Forum EventsWelcome to the Friendship Day Trivia. How about that? We have come full circle as this is the second time the MLP Forums have celebrated Friendship Day in terms of having events dedicated to it. Last year, we didn't have a trivia event as the Event Coordinator team was still being assembled though there were some questions offered by Princess Twilight herself. This year however, we do have trivia, though this was already obvious as why else would you be reading this? Anyway, I have ten questions here dedicated to Princess Twilight... as well as her human counterpart, Sci-Twi. Surprised? Don't be. I've made it my goal to include both Friendship is Magic and Equestria Girls into these trivia events so that the latter doesn't get left out. Ahem... seven of the questions are FiM themed while the other three are EQG themed. Is there a bonus question to be had? Not this time, but then you need to answer all ten questions correctly to receive a badge. Since this is starting much later than usual, you will still have four days to submit your answers, but the first day will start the day after this has been posted. In other words, it will run from August 8 to August 11 before being locked in the end. What's that? Who do I send my answers to? None other than Princess Twilight though she goes under @Twilight Sparkle for reasons known only to her. Again, it's @Twilight Sparkle. Are you ready? Good. If not, then it's too late as here we go. 1. Who did Twilight give 'Twilight Time' to originally? 2. Why did Twilight follow Pinkie Pie in secret for a day? 3. What did Twilight do to earn her crown? 4. Who are the names of Twilight's students? 5. How many bells did Twilight wear on her Starswirl the Bearded costume? 6. What is the one food that Twilight is afraid of? 7. What was Twilight afraid Rarity would do to her during their first meeting? 8. When Twilight becomes a human in the Equestria Girls series, she has a particular quirk due to her originally being a pony. What is this quirk? 9. Sci-Twi became a pony during the events of Spring Breakdown. What is different about her compared to Princess Twilight? 10. Midnight Sparkle desired what in Friendship Games?
I was eager getting into the car it was my first ever road trip I was anxious and didn't really know what road trips were about but I wanted to be part of it so I got into the car At the beginning it was fun to watch through the windows, other cars and scenery. That was plenty for me as it was all new for I had not been around that area before. more time passed and i was getting pretty sleepy as many hours had gone by it was fun while it lasted but I was already tired and needed some rest. So I laid down on the backseat as the car was still moving. I was still interested in the scenery though so I couldn't really get much sleep. I was conflicted I wanted to sleep but I also didn't want to miss the scenery I didn't know what to do so I just stayed still and closed my eyes. After I opened my eyes the scenery had changed there were fewer cars around and the roads were smaller this must be the countryside I thought. But I was from the city so I didn't belong here anymore so I tried to hide in the car just peeking through the windows. After some time I gradually became into a conclusion that I don't need to hide anymore so I just sat there quietly looking through the window I'm still sitting here as I write this
Rainbow Dash Day Trivia.
Ganondorf8 posted a topic in Forum EventsWelcome to the Rainbow Dash Day trivia. Yes, another trivia, and mere days after the previous one ended. Isn't the schedule a funny thing sometimes? Some events come up at the last minute and have to be shoe-horned in somewhere without disrupting what has been planned for months. Anyway, I hope you're all ready for this especially since Celestia's questions proved tricky. Unlike her, Rainbow Dash has had numerous appearances throughout the years, both in Friendship is Magic, and Equestria Girls. This time, there are two sets of questions for you to tackle in the hopes of getting a badge. The first set is strictly FiM whilst the other is strictly EQG. There is a badge for each set of questions so it's not a matter of choosing one over the other, especially if you're the kind of person who wants as many badges as possible. All questions must be answered correctly if you want both badges. Luckily, there are no bonus questions for this given how much you have to comb through anyway. You will need to submit your answers to @Rainbow Dash, but don't expect her to respond to them as soon as you send them. I know she's supposed to be fast but even she has to abide by how we do things around here. She must wait until this event ends before she can look at what you've sent. Again, @Rainbow Dash is the one you must send answers to this time. As before, four days is how much time you have though extensions are available provided the reason is legitimate enough. Extensions can be granted depending on how serious they are. Any questions? Probably, but we don't have time for them as we'd be declared too slow. Let us get started then. Friendship is Magic. 1. How did Rainbow Dash get her Cutie Mark? 2. What is Rainbow Dash's Wonderbolt nickname? 3. In the 2017 movie, what did Rainbow Dash do that helped their pursuers find them? 4. What was the problem with Rainbow Dash's dress for the Grand Galloping Gala? 5. Who are Rainbow Dash's parents, and why did she not tell them she was a Wonderbolt? 6. What did Rainbow Dash try to get in the Rainbow Falls trader's exchange? 7. What is Rainbow Dash's pet, and why did she chose it? 8. What prank did Ponyville pull on Rainbow Dash to make her understand that her pranks had gone too far? Equestria Girls. 1. Rainbow Dash and Applejack weren't on speaking terms in the first Equestria Girls movie for what reason? 2. Why was Fluttershy upset with Rainbow Dash when it comes to the Rainbooms in Rainbow Rocks? 3. During the Tri-Cross Relay, what did Rainbow Dash do to save Sunset Shimmer? 4. Rainbow Dash was worried that something would happen to a photo of the group in the yearbook in Forgotten Friendship. What was she worried about? 5. In Spring Breakdown, Rainbow Dash sees something magical in the water. What did she see? 6. When Rainbow Dash became a pony, what was the one distinguishing feature that set her apart from the pony Rainbow Dash?
Summer Sun Celebration Trivia.
Ganondorf8 posted a topic in Forum EventsWelcome to the Summer Sun Celebration Trivia event. It's been a while since the forums have had a trivia, but now the time has come for a new one to make itself known. As you know, summer has now begun in the northern hemisphere--the south just started winter--and that means a certain princess gets to shine. Princess Celestia might not have had as many appearances as her fellow princesses but she continues to be a shining beacon of hope for all creatures in Equestria... and at a certain school within the realm of humans. This trivia is all Celestia based... both versions of her. Unlike previous trivia where it was all Friendship is Magic themed questions and one Equestria Girls question, this time, both have been given equal treatment. In my eyes, EQG has long since proven itself worthy of standing on equal footing with FiM. So what have I got here? Eight questions, four from FiM, and four from EQG. If you wish to earn a badge, all questions must be answered correctly. Luckily, there is no bonus question this time so you don't have to look for anything truly obscure. Like previous trivia events, four days is how long you've got to submit your answers. And, I'm sure you've already figured out to send answers to @Princess Celestia. She will also handle the EQG answers. Again, send to @Princess Celestia. Any questions? No? Good! Let's begin. 1. Princess Celestia once teased Mr. and Mrs. Cake. How did she do this? 2. Principal Celestia contributed a gift when she went to Camp Everfree as a camper. What was it? 3. In the season nine premiere, Rainbow Dash mentioned what regarding Princess Celestia? 4. In Friendship Games, how did Principal Celestia react to seeing Sci-Twi after Principal Cinch escorted her away? 5. What is the one drawback Princess Celestia has to deal with regarding having to work the night shift in 'A Royal Problem'? 6. What did Princess Celestia do to make Twilight freak out in 'Forgotten Friendship'? 7. 'Horse Play' revealed what flaw about Princess Celestia? 8. 'Schedule Swap' had Principal Celestia deal with what particular problem?
Exactly what the title says. After you come home from a day at school, work or whatever you do during the day (That does not include being on the interwebz). Which websites do you check in first with? Mine are the following: Equestria Daily, Mlpforums, Youtube, Tumblr and Newgrounds (sometimes).
Chaos Appreciation Day Trivia.
Ganondorf8 posted a topic in Forum EventsWelcome to the Chaos Appreciation Day on the MLP Forums. It seems that not even the trivia event is safe from the chaotic nature of Discord. But, I must persevere and present you a trivia with a twist that only the Master of Chaos himself could've come up with in his bid to make the forums that more crazy. There is a badge that can be awarded here but the question is can you answer... with questions? The twist is this. Normally, you would be given questions and need to find the answers, but this time you've been given the answers and need to seek out the questions. Is it confusing you already? Well, Discord is known for doing that. Think of this trivia as playing a game of Jeopardy only without any money, Daily Doubles, and so on. The answers have been written in a way where there is only one solution as opposed to multiple ones. Believe me, you'll thank me for that as had we gone with the multiple route... let's just say that things would've become even more chaotic than they already are. Send your 'questions' to @Discord though expect him to be chaotic in his responses to you. Again, send them to @Discord. How many 'answers' do we have here? I can see many of them but here comes another twist in the greater game. All of these answers are bonuses which means you need to provide the questions for about... I'd say half of them. Oh, and the answers below aren't in any particular order, so there's that. Hints are available if you need them but be careful as they could be even more confusing, or they might be helpful. I did say that this trivia wasn't safe from Discord's shenanigans. Finally, you've got the standard four days to complete this before the thread is locked. Let's get started. 1. Captain Wuzz. 2. Sugar Belle's wagon wheel. 3. 'You see, this is the first rule of our game: no flying, and no magic. The second rule is everypony has to play or the game is over, and I win. Good luck, everypony!' 4. The Smooze. 5. The Pink Heart of Courage. 6. A balloon animal. 7. Normality. 8. 'To fill in for Twilight, of course, as head-draconequus. I seem to recall a whole song about how this school is where you make your own rules. Now, who better at that than me?' 9. Blue Flu. 10. Plunder Seeds. 11. 'A bit reindeer ex machina, but... two thumbs way up! Woo!' 12. A statue. 13. Perfect tea party. 14. Winterchilla. 15. A candle. 16. 'A cuddle with a Pekingese. A singing harp who's named Louise. A goat on skis, a new trapeze. And more and more and more and more of these.'
International Derpy Day Trivia.
Ganondorf8 posted a topic in Forum EventsWelcome to the International Derpy Day Trivia on the MLP Forums. I know what you're all probably thinking right now. Since when is this an official day? The answer? It is because of reasons that most likely involve magic. Anyway, no doubt you know just how popular Derpy has been in the MLP fandom ever since she first became recognized amongst the many background characters that exist. Even though she does have an official name in Friendship is Magic, I'll be utilizing her fandom name because I'd rather not cause a scene. International Derpy Day Trivia... There is a badge associated with Derpy that you can win--I'm sure you all know what it looks like--but you will need to answer these questions. No... none of them are derpish in any way even though that would've made things more interesting. Instead, these questions are taken from both Friendship is Magic and Equestria Girls. Of course EQG would be included here. After all, I make sure it gets included in these trivia challenges. Ahem! Who do you submit your answers to? Why @Derpy herself! Don't worry. Nothing is going to go wrong here. Here are ten questions for you to sink your teeth into plus a bonus. This last one can be used as a substitute answer in case you get one of the regular ones wrong. As before, you can work together with others though the difficulty could change depending on how you go about it. Finally, you have the usual four days to submit answers. In other words, I will lock this thread sometime on Friday. Remember! Submit to @Derpy! Not me, @Derpy! Are we good? Excellent. Here are your questions. 1. In which episode does Derpy first speak in? 2. Who does Derpy fight in 'Lesson Zero' due to Twilight's spell? 3. What is Derpy's Costume in Luna Eclipsed? 4. After being absent for a long time, Derpy returns in 'Rainbow Falls'. What does she end up doing? 5. What does Derpy deliver to Starlight Glimmer in 'To Where and Back Again Pt 1'? 6. What does Derpy mess up in 'Slice of Life'? 7. How does Derpy make a first impression at the School of Friendship in 'School Raze'? 8. Derpy gave Rarity quite a lot of stress during 'The Best Gift Ever'. What exactly did she do? 9. It can be said that Derpy is similar to a famous storybook character who was 'always difficult to find in a crowd' due to people trying to spot her. Who is this character? 10. Flash Sentry and Derpy have a sort of running gag in the Equestria Girls series. What is it? Bonus: In 'Rainbow Rocks', Derpy and two other characters had their own band. What are the names of the other two band members? What instruments did each of them play?
Surrogate Scootaloo Day Trivia.
Ganondorf8 posted a topic in Forum EventsWelcome to the Surrogate Scootaloo Day Trivia here on the MLP Forums. In the midst of Making Christmas Merrier, an event dedicated to Scootaloo is celebrated here on the forums around this time. Unlike in the past, this year's iteration has a trivia challenge associated with it. So I'm sure you can all spend some time answering these questions dedicated to Scootaloo. As usual, answer them all correctly and you will obtain a badge that will certainly have Scootaloo's seal of approval on it, and of course the bonus can be used as a substitute in case you get one of the regular ones wrong. How many questions? I believe there are eight here plus the bonus question so that should be plenty. Be sure to submit your answers to @Scootaloo and not me as if you send them to me, I would have to send them her way so please send your answers to her. Collaboration is still allowed as well as research and being given hints but I would appreciate if people don't post answers or close to that effect and hiding them with the spoiler tag. Some people are curious enough that they will want to check those out thus ruining their experience. You won't be punished or anything but it would be inconvenient. Remember, submit your answers to @Scootaloo. Oh, and this trivia will be active for the next four days. Ready for the questions? Q1. What was Scootaloo's first appearance in the show? Q2. What is Scootaloo's Cutie Mark? Q3. In which episode did Scootaloo start an Rainbow Dash fan club? Q4. When was Scootaloo taken under Rainbow Dash's wing? Q5. What two birds has Scootaloo been referred to as by the Cutie Mark Crusaders? Q6. After receiving their Cutie Marks, who was the CMC's first client? Q7. What mode of transportation does Scootaloo use to meet Rainbow Dash's parents in Parental Glideance? Q8. In the Canterlot Movie Club EQG short, what was Scootaloo dressed up as? Bonus: What are the names of Scootaloo's two aunts?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Trivia.
Ganondorf8 posted a topic in Forum EventsWelcome to 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' Trivia, here on the MLP Forums. No doubt many of you are surprised at seeing this appear on a forum dedicated to pastel coloured ponies and their human counterparts. Well, if you've read Jeric's post regarding non-MLP events--if you haven't then I suggested looking at it--then you'll know that this is something that has been planned for a while now. The regular trivia rules apply here just to let that be known so don't worry about having to memorize a new set of rules or anything. How much do you know about Ocarina of Time? A lot? Very little? None at all? Well... Your knowledge is going to be tested with two sets of questions dedicated to the game. Fortunately, you only need to answer the first set in order to obtain a badge. Yes, this trivia does have a badge so you're not doing this and getting nothing in return. Of course, if you were to answer the second set, you would get a better version of the badge in question as proof that you are a master of this game and its intricate secrets. Can you earn both badges? Yes, but only if you're a master. Anyway, the first set of questions are dedicated to Ocarina of Time. The second set is dedicated to the Master Quest version, the Nintendo 3DS remake, and some trivia that you would normally not consider when playing. That should make things more interesting. Unlike the previous trivia sub-events, there is no cast character to submit your answers to. So this time, you will be sending your answers to me directly. This also means that I am the one to ask for any questions, concerns, and hints where applicable. Each set has twelve questions and a bonus but remember that the Master Quest set are optional. Only those truly dedicated will attempt to answer those. This thread will remain open for the next four days as per usual. You know the drill with this bit by now. Remember, send your answers to me @Ganondorf8 Ready? Here we go! Ocarina of Time Set. Q1. How many dungeons exist in Ocarina of Time? Q2. What is known as Dampé, the Gravekeeper's 'stretching shrinking keepsake'? Q3. How many 'spiders of the curse' are there in total? Q4. The Stone of Agony resembles which Nintendo peripheral? Q5. How many songs can be learned on the ocarina? Q6. Who said the following and when? A. "You must have seen the white horse gallop past just now." B. "Oh! Oh-oh! C'mon! Come on! Come on! Come on! HOT!! What a hot beat! WHOOOOAH! YEEEEAH! YAHOOO!!" C. "Now I can get back to my blade business! My worrrrrk is not verrrry consistent, so I'll give this to you so you won't forrrrrget." D. "Past, present, future... The Master Sword is a ship with which you can sail upstream and downstream through time's river..." Q7. Who is the Guardian Spirit of the Forest? Q8. How many rupees does one need to purchase all ten magic beans? Q9. What are 'The Sacred Feet'? Q10. What does one do in the 'Forest Stage'? Q11. Like-Like is a creature that does what? Q12. The Mask of Truth has what special power? Bonus: Name all of the items obtained in the trading sequence, in order, that leads to the strongest sword in the game. (You need to name this as well) (Note: Spelling is optional.) (Note: I will accept the Ocarina of Time 3D name changes that were given to some of the items) Master Quest/3D/Other Set. Q1. What is the main change between Ocarina of Time and Master Quest? Q2. In Ocarina of Time 3D, the Stone of Agony was changed into what? Q3. In Master Quest, what kind of 'switches' were added to Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly? Q4. When was Master Quest released? How was it released in North America? Q5. The Water Temple, a notorious dungeon, was changed in Ocarina of Time 3D to make it much easier to navigate. What was the change? Q6. The Ice Arrows are seen as the most useless item in the game. Why is this? Q7. In Master Quest, how many Iron Knuckles are fought in the game? How many are fought originally? Q8. Ocarina of Time 3D allowed for bosses to be fought again. What kind of mode is this and how does one access it? Q9. In Master Quest, where was the dungeon item moved to in the Fire Temple? Where was it originally? Q10. What is the Hylian Loach and how does one make it appear? Q11. In Master Quest, what creature is guarding the Iron Boots in the Ice Cavern? What was guarding them originally? Q12. Ocarina of Time 3D added two additional stipulations to Master Quest. What are they? Bonus: What is the infinite Gold Skulltula trick and how is it done?
Celebrating My 4th Year as a Brony! (8/04/2018)
Nightfall Gloam posted a blog entry in Nightfall's Public JournalI recommend opening a new tab and listening to this song while you read. Its one of my favourite classic Brony songs, and evokes a strong nostalgic feeling. Hello, everyone! On this day, all the way back in 2014, I decided to give My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic another chance after realizing I liked Twilight Sparkle and found that I actually enjoyed the show quite a bit. Back then, I was way less mature, more shy and still went to high school. My first time in the fandom was mainly spent listening to Brony music from this playlist on YouTube, as well as watching some videos from the YouTube Brony community. I had some interactions with members of the community as well, but, it was from the comment section on YouTube, so you can kinda guess how that would have turned out, yeah, I kinda embarrassed myself a little there but its all good now! Later that year, I decided to search Google for some communities related to this newfound obsession of mine, and found a few sites that seemed interesting, such as What is a Brony?, Equestria Daily, Bronyland and MLP Forums. Some places I visited didn't have a proper community of their own, or they were more like news websites for the fandom and didn't really seem all that appealing to me and if they did have a community, I didn't really know about it (as was the case with Bronyland and EqD). I created my account here on June 30th, 2014 shortly after browsing the website for a bit and finding that I liked the community here and wanted to start being more involved with the fandom outside of YouTube. I was a little nervous, but, I eventually (cringe warning) made my first post. Back then, I was known as shoyrumaster11, and as you read my first post, you may have noticed that most of my exposure to the fandom came from watching so-called "anti-Brony" videos and trying to figure out how anyone could be so triggered by a simple cartoon on TV. For a good portion of my time in the fandom, I spent it here on MLP Forums, occasionally making posts and sometimes actually interacting with the community and eventually, I wanted to branch out a little more and tried to find some meetups nearby, as well as a more local fan site but unfortunately, my parents didn't want me to be in any meetups back then due to concerns for my safety. My friend @Frequency Wavelength introduced me to Bronies Australia, a more local website which unfortunately wasn't very active, but it was great to know that this wasn't only some weird thing that Americans do a lot. After a while, I did also start to decline interest in this website due to some drama with the staff that was going on at the time and made a blog post last year explaining why I left the site. At the time, I was mainly a part of Equestria Daily's Morning and Nightly discussions and a regular on PonyTown, where I met a certain special someone... Through the years, I have made many friends and, at a very slow pace, learned to be more confident in myself and to try to enjoy my life a little more and be grateful for what I have. I'm still learning even today, but, I'm thankful for everyone in my life who has helped along the way, including those I met via the fandom and its presence on the web, and in this section, I just wanted to say thank you to some people I met through the fandom who are special to me, including those who are not on this website. @Jade Fire, I wanted to say thank you for being among the people to welcome me back on to this website when I decided to come back, and always being very friendly and understanding, even through tough times. I always enjoy talking to you and at times, a part of me does wish we could be friends outside of the internet, I consider you one of my best friends and I'm very grateful to have met you and to be so close to you. @PuddingPonyPal, you don't seem to come here very often, but if you ever read this, I just wanted to say thank you for welcoming me back on the website late last year. You have inspired me to try to be more creative with my art and fiction and you are very much a close friend to me. Minty Root, I remember you from back in the days when I was on EqD's discussions. I consider you one of my main inspirations for my (currently in the works) YouTube channel and I actually used to enjoy chatting with you on EqD. I am a part of your Discord server now, and as of writing this, I'm kind of wondering why we don't chat more? @SparklingSwirls, I really enjoy chatting with you and being your friend, and since chatting with you about it on Discord, you're also one of those people I want to meet at some point in real life, I actually really enjoy it when you be silly and you have helped me out of my depression, and we both seem to share a lot in common. Whenever I need someone to talk to, or just want to say hi, you are the first person I talk to. @StrawCherry, I feel like we are really good friends and, despite your being busy all the time, I kinda see you as the sister I never had. I enjoy your passion towards art and technology and I encourage you to continue doing that! Grazin, I really do mean it when I say that I enjoy being your friend. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone, and I always have fun on your Discord server. You are very kind and I think you are stronger than you realize. I know you've been through a lot and might have had a rough past, but I just wanted to say that you shouldn't let it define who you are, I think the fact that I enjoy my friendship with you to the point where I have considered inviting people to your Discord server, so they can meet you says a lot, I might not be on Equestria Daily any more, but you are among the people I met from there who I still enjoy being around. Enigma, you are a very cool guy and I actually really enjoy seeing your passion towards music. I consider myself lucky for having met you and I wish we chatted a little more. @Frequency Wavelength, thank you for introducing me to the Aussie side of this fandom. It really helps me to know that I can share my interests with people much closer to home. You are a very cool and very friendly guy, and I think we would be great friends SGB, we only really met when I joined Grazin's server, but, I've always thought you were very kind and friendly. I think we should chat more ^^ @Battenberg, we've only just started chatting recently, but, I think you are a good friend so far, so thank you for letting me be your friend. @Valencia, you are a very kind individual and I just wanted to say thank you for being there for me when I needed it and for being a good friend and a good person in general. I hope everything is going very well for you. Mountain Dreams, we don't chat as often as we used to, but I've always enjoyed being your friend and I enjoy talking about the latest MLP episodes with you and I think you are a very good friend. @Totally Lyra, you're my favourite moderator on this website and I have fun reading posts from you and being your friend. Also, Lyra is still the best pony! Raven... I have a lot to say about you and I'm not even sure where to begin... My long distance relationship with you meant a lot to me and I do still miss you quite a lot, I remember that we met on New Years Eve in 2016 and I really enjoyed talking to you and to this day, there is something about you that I still love. Not sure if it was your kindness, your friendly attitude, your love of music, the fact that you are a fun lady to be with or anything else, but, there is something about you I love and I cherish all the time we've spent together and miss you greatly. You have shown me what true love is like and I never expected to meet you at all. I know things weren't always the best between us and that a lot of mistakes were made, but, I always thought it was still worth being with you because you at least tried to do what you could to make things work out. I wish we had more time to chat with each other because I genuinely enjoy your presence and words cannot even begin to describe how I feel about you as a person. The thing is, I don't even feel like your absence was entirely your fault, though its still something that should have been talked about, and I'm sorry for not having the courage to just simply talk out my problems. The fact that I still think about you and the fact that I still miss you must mean something. I love you, Raven and truth be told, if you ever come back, I'd want to give this another chance and see if we were really meant to be... A lot has changed since we last met and I'm more confident than ever and I'm ready to be in a relationship this time, and I'm ready to put in the extra effort for you. The thing is, you are unlike anybody I've ever met in my life and words will never be enough to describe how I feel about you... Thank you for everything, Raven. I genuinely mean it when I tell you I love you, and I hope we meet again soon and maybe work things out... To some, Bronies might be seen as some "fad" in popular culture, but, with all the experiences I've had and all the wonderful people I've met in this fandom, I think it is so much more than that. We are very much a community as well as family and even though I've still got a lot to work on, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone in the fandom for helping me to grow and become more confident and enjoy life a little more. I think there is something special about this community of like-minded individuals and even though we do go through a lot of difficult times, we always come back stronger than before, I never expected that a community based around a popular show would mean so much to me, but, evidently it does, and I am very thankful for that. I may not enjoy the show itself as much as I used to, but I still do enjoy being part of this community and I promise that it will always have a special place in my heart and I'm proud to be a Brony and even more proud to have met all my friends from across the fandom, I think that even by the time life gets too busy for me and I cannot actively be in any geeky community, I will still have lots of fond memories of my time as a Brony and I promise I'll pass all the lessons I've learned on to my possible son's and daughter's in the future and I might even show them some episodes of MLP. Thank you, everyone. -Nightfall Gloam.
what happened 2014-2016, 2016-2017 and now
碇 シンジン posted a blog entry in Fighting against myselfNote: I dont mention any names in this text because im not sure if i can face myself but if you know me you know what im talking about i dont really know what happened but somehow im feeling that im drifting away from something that i shouldnt drift away from ? its like wanting to hold onto something but still move forward? i think i've been testing the waters for about year or a half now and its starting to feel that i've kinda lost myself in the process and it feels kinda uncomfortable. Part of the reason that i been more active here these days is that i been trying to get a hold of myself but the more i come across the things i used to do the more it kinda conficts with the way i do them now and im not really sure which way of doing things is for the better? Am i really the person who i used to be anymore at the same time it feels that i am but it also feels that i am not and im not really. But I dont really like the reasoning that i gave myself to do all these things. I've been trying to lie myself and try to start over and hide from myself and i kinda played along for awhile but now i see how messed up that was and at the end nothing feels right anymore? but was all this for the better? did i grow from all of this? perhaps but i cannot undo all the crap that happened. One thing is for sure and that is that im still too insecure about myself to really act the way i would like to at certain times. I cave into my own pressure or create some kind of illusion where i live because i cant face the things as they are. Here is how it all started I didnt really mean anything to happen but as time went on i suppose i started believing my own lies and it kind of a created the root of the whole situation that is going on with me .At heart i didnt truly accept anything i denied myself because of what i expected the expectations would be for a while i i didnt act at all i wasnt going either way it was a standstill this was early 2014 as i learned more about who i am through channel of discoveries through exploration of myself i liked it and didnt want anything else to interfere. So i shut off everything else and put 100% into this new thing that was giving me joy. It was an illusion a bubble i realized it soon enough but because things were working out i didnt want it to change. The time went on and i grew more and more attached to the illusion and it really started to derail my emotional balance which i had been trying to keep intact about those times i realized that i cant keep it together any longer. so i started the damage control and widened the foundation and shared the resources so everything doesnt focus on the same section it started slowly but but after some time both sections were operating and well things were going well in the illusion again i regained myself and i was able to continue. After some time though the growth on both sections was not stopping and it was taking significant resources to keep it going and i knew that i couldnt keep them both as i didnt have the capacity to keep them both alive then i decided that i would go with the more stable one and let the other slow down a bit this was around 2016 or something as it slowed down i kinda started losing the illusion i kept in there aswell. I couldnt get back in there anymore it would never be like it was back then i realized that and i didnt know what to do. Some time passed and i started really get uncomfortable because my illusion wasnt there as strongly as before i started doubting myself and the illusion. after that i desided to separate the illusion and myself for good but now the place was truly lost for me i didnt have anything there anymore. everything was in that illusion. i had only the other section to keep me going . but deep down i couldnt really give up the illusion it had established a big part of me and i didnt really know anything better of myself so at this point i kinda started losing myself aswell and the rift between the illusion and the new me became even deeper. It has become even more unclear to me who i am? and does the illusion or new me even define who i am?
What has happened within Poniverse
Freikorpist Jonas posted a blog entry in Important Poniverse DevelopmentLook..... this is going to be very hard for me to post. I know the risks of doing so.... but it has to be done. I've felt so guilty all this time and hoped that this might have been resolved quietly without any drama like last time.... like last October.... ironic.. heh... I know there will be a lot of anger with all of this, but I ask people to try to react to this in the most responsible way possible. You all have the right to be angry and outraged, but please, do not let it overtake your behavior here, as we don't want to give the forum staff any extra job of having to do cleanups. I have talked with @PiratePony about this and told him of what I was about to do, I have talked with other members of staff, because I did not want to wade in blind nor did I want them to be taken by surprise when I posted this. They deserve to know my full intentions here.... To give a bit of a context, I was once a Global Moderator on this site (before that I was a Sectional staff member), I worked with the staff on most every matter that I could be working on here on the forums. However, there was one other who also used to do that. His name was Matey, @PiratePony. He was one of the greatest staff members to have ever worked within the forums, having been the treasurer of Poniverse as well at one point. Everything he did, it was so just and he was very understanding with everybody, very engaging and he went by the book..... and for that.... he was terminated within the staff.... See, dramatic things have happened within the staff. This took place back in April. But if I had to think harder about it, this actually took place a bit before that even, when the head of Poniverse, @AppleDashPoni came up with the idea of implementing an NSWF section here on the forums. This was rejected hard by most of us on forum staff, but none were as hard opposed to it as Pirate was.... and I think that is what drew him the ire of @AppleDashPoni. The conversation was not a pleasant one, AppleDash did not seem to understand that we worked as a team and that we reached common agreement before taking an action on something. We did discuss his wish, but in the end, we declined it. Let us now fast forward over to April (even though I did not mention any date previously for the NSFW discussion). Pirate was informing us of the possibilities that we might have in regards to the possible change of leadership. Nothing out of the ordinary, this was information that we should have all been aware about... he was telling us this (and just to be clear, this all took place on Skype)... and then the dreadful message of [5.4.2017 20:01:32] *** Blackjack removed PiratePony from this conversation. *** happened..... this was..... everyone in staff (at least moderators and administrators) reacted negatively to this. And I can safely say here now that no one accepted what AppleDash did and we all protested this harshly. AppleDash had taken the authority to fire Pirate, a Global Moderator, on his own volition without consulting anyone about it, not even the forum's administration. Look..... I am now going to provide you with the log with both the discussion we had about it and the log which @AppleDashPoni himself provided as "evidence" of Pirate "personally attacking" him and "working against the corporation's leadership". Look, when I provide you with the logs of the discussion we had within staff (Global Moderators and Administrators), you will see that some names will be presented as "Anonymous 1" or "Anonymous 2". Those are people who have either requested that their name not be shown or are people I have not been able to contact, so I will show them the dignity and respect for their privacy to not publicize their names. However, the names that will appear there are of mine and AppleDash and of those who have agreed to allow me to show their name. I respect the privacy of people of not wanting to get dragged into some drama, but here come the logs of the conversation we had, though be warned, there will be missing context as I in the end leave the chat, but I have heard that the chat went on, though it was very unfruitful.... I have colored some of the names just to make it a bit easier to keep up with the conversation, on who is saying what. And when there is no space between lines, that would mean that someone is being quoated, for instance when it appears I am saying "And personal attacks, baiting, working against the corporation's leadershipFrom the example you provided, that is false. " this is actually me quoting AppleDash until it reaches "From the..." which is my reply to the quote of his words. Be aware that me editing the "anonymous" parts and putting color to names is the only edit I do. Everything else is completely untouched and raw. Also, another thing to be aware of, AppleDash is actually Blackjack on Skype. That is (or was) his username at least. If you are busy in any way, I suggest you keep this window open still as this might get removed, even though I have talked with the people who would have the biggest say here on the forums and I am in full right to write this. The log: Now, you have read the log of the conversation we all had and you can see it is all hostile. Usually we do not get so hostile, but Pirate's firing came as great shock to us all and it was too much of a surprise, it was just so surreal. To make matters worse, AppleDash did not really want to talk to us or even converse with us as a team, but rather talk to every single one of us "privately". We did not trust that, so we had the discussion within the group chat on Skype anyways because there was no way we were going to trust him with private chats. Better to keep things as transparent as possible. Here is the log that @AppleDashPoni himself provided as "evidence" of Pirate personally attacking him and working against the leadership. I will post it in the form of the link he himself provided as when I copy and paste it over here, it just becomes really messy. https://gist.githubusercontent.com/anonymous/29b02ca156c986478be57288b29bdd02/raw/2e1fcccabaa6ccb2b4c92cacd4fd259038d12330/gistfile1.txt Now you basically have full context of what has happened. I just want to say.... I did not expect things to go as they went.... You will ask: "Why? Why now? Why are you bringing this up now of all times and not immediately when it happened?". To be honest.... I thought this might have gotten resolved within staff. I thought that my resignation (and I was expecting more to resign) might put more pressure on AppleDash's leadership and that Pirate would get reinstated.... but... nothing has happened. AppleDash is still the head of Poniverse and PiratePony is still no longer a member of staff. He has not even been apologized to. The people I worked with.... they tried the best they could..... but they were unable to succeed. So things now fall upon the forums as a whole on what type of action they want taken here. I am not trying to start some populist outrage here, but I am doing what I consider to be the right thing to do. People deserve to know about this. Considering that such a gross violation and misconduct of power has been allowed to prevail, the people of Poniverse deserve to know who is leading them. Now.... I intend to lock this commenting section of this blog if I can. Now you will ask why I would do so... because last time, last October when things blew over, when threads were made detailing everything that had happened.... people did not react in the best way in the thread and the anger only grew in those threads with people letting emotion taking more and more over to the point that the staff had to start hiding posts and even hide the thread as it was just so divisive. This is why I ask you, though you can be outraged, to not violate the terms of services of this site.... we all know the rules folks... even if some of our officials and leaders may not.... This might also just be the (former) staffer in me speaking out, trying to conduct public management and trying to contain spread of chaos and... well... you already know guys, heh.... old habits die hard I guess... To summarize this up, Pirate was unjustly fired due to selfish reasons and the current management of Poniverse, or rather, it's current leadership, has shown itself to be untrustworthy and corrupt. Forgive me for using such strong words.... I have tried to stay as neutral in posting this whole thing.... but I think my own thoughts about this whole matter are valid as well. However, @PiratePony If there is anything you wish to say upon this whole matter, I would be happy to unlock the commenting section just for you or to somehow highlight your thoughts upon this whole matter. We are all here for you man.... whether we are just public members or actual members of staff. Btw if I am not able to lock the commenting section here, I ask people to please refrain from commenting here as to keep this clean as possible. Even if this whole thing I am doing here might end up doing nothing, people deserve to be informed. I invite all people who were involved in this matter, please, if you have anything more to add to this, please do so. Don't shoot the messenger folks https://mlpforums.com/applications/core/interface/imageproxy/imageproxy.php?img=https://i.imgur.com/TIJFzgt.gif&key=583a43cee60c40ce3774b3852cf7435fb00ca5ad76acc3452cee94871c8f0b83 Jonas out!
Simply put, I didn't die. However, I had decided to quietly leave at the time I did because I wasn't very happy with the way the site was being run back then (I do not know if it has changed at all, heck I just got here and everything feels totally different now). At the time, though, I had felt like I would be "attention seeking" if I made a blog post about it while it was the cool thing to do. Since then, I have also just found other online communities where I can express my admiration for our little ponies (primarily on EqD's Morning and Nightly Discussions), I graduated from high school and found a Brony at my TAFE and we have been friends since we met, I am also currently dating someone that I had met online (but I haven't saw her in forever and my worries have been getting the best of me...) To add to that, I have been getting more into drawing and animation, as well as learning Filipino, and I simply feel like I don't really have any time to come back here, even if I wanted to. However, I may still pop in from time to time and make a couple of posts here and there, assuming the universe gives me the time. If you remember me from when I was on here, and still want to contact me, you can on the following services: Discord: Nightfall Gloam#5622 Steam: Nightfall Gloam Wire: @nightfallgloam (Wire is just simply, an app that is like Skype) And here we go, the little goodbye speech that I should have done ages ago, but never got around to. Goodbye, MLP Forums! It has been great being a member of your community!


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About me
Mr Ramesh Gurunathan work as Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon at Southern Health and Social Care Trust (Craigavon Area Hospital, South Tyrone Hospital, Dungannon & Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry). He has special interest in Head & Neck and Thyroid Surgery and is a core member of Head & Neck MDT at Belfast. Mr Gurunathan has undergone an extensive specialist training in ENT and Head & Neck Surgery in Northern Ireland, England and India and was working as a substantive Consultant Head & Neck Surgeon at a tertiary care hospital in North of England before relocating to Northern Ireland. He deals with all general ENT problems for both adults and children including benign and malignant head and neck diseases. He sees private patients at Kingsbridge Private Hospital in Belfast, Hillsborough Private Clinic, Northwest Independent Hospital at Ballykelly and South Tyrone Hospital, Dungannon.
Areas of interest
Mr Gurunathan has special interest in Head and Neck including both benign and cancer diseases ; thyroid lumps and salivary gland problems. He also regularly deal with general ENT patients with conditions like recurrent tonsillitis, hearing loss, ear infections, was, tinnitus, dizziness, sinus infections, nasal polyps, deviated nose, snoring, voice disorders etc both in adult and pediatric population at his NHS and private practice.
Medical secretaries
- Laura Daly
- ENT Department Craigavon Area Hospital Lurgan Road Portadown Craigavon BT63 5QQ
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Anaesthetists worked with
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Current NHS consultant posts held
Consultant ENT and Head & Neck and thyroid Surgeon at Craigavon Area Hospital, Craigavon & South Tyrone Hospital, Dungannon
Research interests
Head & Neck Cancer, Thyroid cancer
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- Tamil - Fluent
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Book chapters:
1) Oxford Medical Publications Head, Neck and Dental Emergencies 2nd Edition 2018 - Chapter 5 -The Front of Neck
2) Oxford Medical Publications Head, Neck and Dental Emergencies 2nd Edition 2018 - Chapter 6 - The Ear
3) Oxford Medical Publications Head, Neck and Dental Emergencies 2nd Edition 2018 - Chapter 8 - The Throat
1) Gurunathan RK, Mccadden L, McBride G. Toxic Shock Syndrome following Septoplasty - Report of 2 cases and Literature Review Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg September 2013 vol. 149 no. 2 suppl P265 (abstract -doi: 10.1177/0194599813496044a372)
2) Gurunathan RK, McCadden L. Tc99m Sestamibi Scan in Parathyroid Surgery - Positive scan obviates routine intra-operative parathormone Monitoring. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2013 vol. 149 no. 2 P198 (abstract doi: 10.1177/0194599813496044a170)
3) Gurunathan RK, McBride G, McGahey D. Fine Needle Aspiration cytology of Thyroid Gland. A Cytology/Histology correlation study in Northern Ireland DGH. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2013 vol. 149 no. 2 P64-P65 (abstract doi: 10.1177/0194599813495815a95)
4) Gurunathan RK, Mccadden L, McBride G. Hypocalcaemia after Total and Completion Thyroidectomy - Analysis of 100 consecutive patients. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg; September 2013 vol. 149 no. 2 supp P175 (abstract doi: 10.1177/0194599813496044a100)
5) Nadig S, Gurunathan RK, Kaluskar SK. Nasal-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (NALT) in Nasal Obstruction. Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery 2009 141: P219-P220.
6) Mehta R, Gurunathan RK, Kaluskar SK. Aggressive Leiomyosarcoma of Pinna – A Case Report. Internet Journal of Otolaryngology 2010 Vol 12 Number 1.
7) Chaganti S, Gurunathan RK, McNaboe EJ Solitary Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Thyroid Gland: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Internet Journal of Otolaryngology. 2008 1937-819X.
8) Gurunathan RK, Panda NK, Das A, Karuppiah S. Thyroid gland in carcinoma of the larynx and hypo pharynx: analysis of factors indicating thyroidectomy. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008 Jun;37(3):435-9.
9) Panda NK, Saravanan K, Purushotaman GP, Gurunathan RK. Localized amyloidosis masquerading as nasopharyngeal tumour: a review. Am J Otolaryngol. 2007; 28:208-11.
- FRCS ORL-HNS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2009
- FEB ORL-HNS Fellowship of European Board of Head & Neck Surgeons 2012
- MRCS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2005
- DOHNS Diploma of ORL and Head & Neck Surgery, RCS England 2005
- MS ENT Master of Surgery in Otolaryngology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India 2003
- Diplomate National Board (ENT) National Board of Examinations, India 2003
- MBBS Madras Medical College (Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai) 1999
Additional training
- Interface Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery Freeman Hospital, Newcastle 2014
- SPR training in ENT Northern Ireland Medical and Dental training Agency 2013
- ENT and Head & Neck - postgraduate training PGIMER, Chandigarh 2003
GMC registration
Reference number 6079735
Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
- Consultant ENT Surgeon Southern Health & Social Care Trust 2016
- Consultant Head & Neck Surgeon County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust 2015
- Consultant Head & Neck Surgeon South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (James Cook University Hospital) 2015
Details of entry to specialist register
- Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2015
Affiliations / memberships
General Medical Council (GMC)
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
British Medical Association (BMA)
British Association of Head & Neck Oncology (BAHNO)
European Head and Neck Society (EHNS)
MDDUS (Defence Union)
Practice hours
Appt Bookings
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- Tuesday
- 14:00 - 16:00
- 028 9268 8899
- 801-815 Lisburn RoadBelfastBT9 7GX
- Thursday
- 17:30 - 20:30
- 0845 600 6352
- 811-815 Lisburn RoadBELFASTBT9 7GX
- Wednesday
- 09:00 - 11:00
- 0845 600 6352
- Churchill HouseBallykellyLIMAVADYBT49 9HS
- Saturday
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- 028 7776 23504
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details
Laura Daly ENT Secretary to Mr Gurunathan on 02837561865

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Jones are proud to bring you our newest fabric collection, Shalimar. This range has everything you need to bring that springtime feeling to your home. This collection brings together contemporary styles and patterns with this seasons must have colours, from pastel blues and reds, neutral greys to rich indigo and gold.
This collection is available across 6 different ranges, all with their own unique styles; Bergamot, Saffron and Sorrell embrace delicate floral patterns, while Persia, Lahore and Shalimar Stripe reflect bold and contemporary styles.
Pastels are always a key feature for the spring and summer months, and a great opportunity to fade out the darker colours and bring in the light. Each and every colour in the range has a pastel shade, and will blend in to any room, no matter what the colour scheme.
The yellow and grey colours that run through this range reflect the latest trends seen across the stores and trade shows, the blend of the colours together gives you the opportunity to breathe some life in to muted and neutral tones, the perfect way to prepare for the upcoming summer months.
Patterns are a key feature in this range, with the decorative florals of the Saffron and Beramot range and bold stripes of the Shalimar Stripe range, it works perfectly in any form and will enhance any room, whether it's a pair of curtains, or the cushions on a sofa, it projects style and sophistication.
Patterns are a perfect way to make a statement in any space; they can add detail in to a plain décor and add texture to a smooth surface.
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Since 1983 Vehrs has been on a mission to create and establish the best Premium portfolio in the Northwest. This philosophy to seek out the best producers spans all corners of the globe. Today, Vehrs Distributing, Inc. operates in Washington, North Idaho, and Oregon and is considered to have one of the highest quality wine portfolios anywhere in the United States.
For the last 20 years, Vehrs has also represented Riedel Crystal to supply nothing but the finest in glassware to wine enthusiasts and restaurants all over the Pacific Northwest. Beginning in 2012, Vehrs has also expanded into the realm of craft spirits distribution. This is an exciting new avenue for Vehrs and one that will continue to expand in the years to come.
Meet The Team
Jonathan Ferraiuolo, MBAChairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
Jonathan Ferraiuolo is the CEO of the Pacific Holding Corporation and the main Principal in a variety of Companies and Organizations spanning 24 years. Jonathan specializes in developing, growing and expanding the Organizations he is part of. Jonathan has his Business Administration degree, where he focused on economics, finance and management, as well as a Masters of Business Administration degree. As schedules allow, Jonathan is an adjunct Faculty member at Gonzaga University's Business School where he teaches Business Strategy and HR LAW, as well as a former Fire Commissioner for Spokane County. Jonathan gives back to the Community by serving on a variety of Charitable, Non-profit, Business and Professional boards and Organizations. Jonathan has been a friend of the Vehrs Family since 2005.
Shaun DobbelaereChief Operating Officer, Vice President and Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Shaun Dobbelaere started with Vehrs Distributing in July 2012 as Vice President of Sales & Marketing and has played an instrumental role in Vehrs' growth and expansion. Serving as Chief Operating Officer, Shaun oversees day-to-day operations of Vehrs Distributing, including Sales & Marketing and Brand Management. Prior to joining Vehrs, Shaun served as Vice President of Portfolio at Cordon Selections after being promoted as Key Account Manager. Having started his career as a Sommelier, Shaun is experienced in both the on and off premise markets.


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Sharing Our Truths: Tapwe, hardcover ed.
Sharing Our Truth, Tapwe, is one of the titles in Fifth House Publishing's The Land Is Our Storybook series about the diverse lands and cultures of Canada's Northwest Territories and Nunavut. This book co-authored by Henry Beaver and Mindy Willet offers readers a view into the life of Henry Beaver and his wife Eileen Beaver and their Fort Smith community when their grandchildren come to visit.


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Many non-New Yorkers make the initial mistake in assuming that the borough of Brooklyn is only composed of quant streets full of roaming artists, hipsters and concept stores. Yet, like many other parts of New York City, Brooklyn is very diverse, culturally vibrant, and each neighborhood has a vibe of its own. Manhattan has always received the highest praise when it comes to visiting New York City, but what is across the East River should not be ignored. Although more travelers are choosing to explore Brooklyn when visiting NYC, Brooklyn is still far from being a tourist hub. Explore the trendy and diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Park Slope, Bushwick, Coney Island, Red Hook, DUMBO, Greenpoint and Williamsburg during your stay here in New York.Read more
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The spookiest season has arrived, filled with haunted houses and pumpkins, apple cider and hard cider, pizza and…pickles! Yet, even though Halloween is THE most anticipated event in New York in October, there are plenty of other arty, fun and festive events going on this month. Be sure not to miss a beat. Here's our selection of the 10 best things to do in NYC in October 2019.Read more
8 Things You Will Only See in NYC
Like most major cities, the Big Apple has its share of distinctive and quintessential places to see: the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and plenty more. But, also iconic to New York City are those who live here. Perhaps it's the size and the diversity of the population — or maybe it's something in the water. Regardless of what the case may be, there is nothing like what you will see in the streets of New York City.Read more
10 Reasons to Love Brooklyn
If you don't generally consider Brooklyn as a great summer destination, keep reading we will tell you about all the things to include on your must-see list; from family-friendly gardens to free summer concerts. Brooklyn has a bit of everything for everyone to enjoy himself or herself, whether you're traveling solo, with your children, planning a romantic getaway or meeting up with friends. Although just strolling around the streets of Brooklyn can be fun; especially with its beautiful brownstones and the many wonderful things to see, below are just SOME of the reasons why you must visit Brooklyn this summer.Read more
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Bodhi and I took our first training session together this past Tuesday. Unlike past classes with our older dogs, this one centers on the use of a clicker, incremental behavioral changes, and lots of positive reinforcement; much of it in the form of tiny treats. Bodhi seemed to like the treats most of all.
I'd brought our last Lab, Zele, as well as our Golden Retriever Stella to a traditional training class at the local kennel club, where they both excelled. Having lost their space at the Fauquier Fair Grounds building, the WKC wasn't running classes when Bodhi's turn arrived.
I signed us up for a class at Hungry Like the Woof in Warrenton, instead. They're located in a relatively new brick building on Alexandria Pike, where they occupy the entire upstairs. It's quite a comprehensive arrangement: a pet supply shop occupies much of one half of the floor, with a small veterinary practice tucked into an office along one side. The entire other half of the floor is given over to training space. A rubberized floor covering and moveable partitions keep the room comfortable for dogs and owners. A handful of instructors keep the space in use much of the week, and classes repeat in serial fashion.
The first class session was held a week prior, for owners only. It's a small group; seven owners and two instructors are a full house when dogs are included. We were introduced to the clicker method of training, and each given a clicker to work with. The goals for the first week were simple: get your dog's attention every time by calling his name, and train your dog to nose a target and/or your hand every time a command word is spoken. These goals center on getting the dog's attention when there's a distraction nearby—another dog or human has entered the picture, say—and control needs to be reasserted.
The methodology is simple. Say his name, and when he makes eye contact immediately click and give a small treat. Repeat ten times. These training sessions are kept short, and practiced two or three times a day. By keeping a bowl of training treats with the clicker it's short work to go through a session in no time.
Three of these a day were enough to significantly raise Bodhi's attentiveness last week.
This past Tuesday Bodhi joined me for session two. The collection of seven dogs were restless with each other, but quickly settled down. One dog was very anxious, and so a visual barricade was put on either side of the dog and owner to block his view of dogs nearby. It worked; his barking ceased and the owner worked with him easily.
We spent part of the class learning the first steps of "loose leash walking," otherwise known as heeling. I had Bodhi doing a very good heel in the quiet of our garage in the weeks before this class began, so he already knew to sit at my side when I stopped walking. This class's method begins with taking a step and stopping, and providing a click and treat as soon as the dog sits. One step at a time we made a few circles in front of our spot.
If we get nothing out of this class beyond a dog that doesn't pull on his leash, I'll be thrilled. As well behaved as Maggie, Zele and Stella have been, they've always pulled on the lead when out for a walk. Just once I'd like my dog to stroll alongside me, unconcerned with the rest of the population. That's my goal for this class.
The evening's other lesson was training our dogs to retreat to a mat or towel laid on the floor. Ours is the small, colorful throw that Bodhi was sleeping on in his kennel. It's in that photo, above. His command word for it is "place," and as soon as his paws or body touch it he gets a click and a treat.
Since he already had the hand touch down ("touch") I alternated between that and "place" to move him back and forth, awarding a click and treat for each successful response. You can see how quickly the right behaviors are reinforced.
My pal did pretty well, although toward the end of our fifty-minute class he was losing interest in clicks and treats. That's a long session for a seven-month old pup.
I'll work with Bodhi a couple of times tonight, and another three each tomorrow, Sunday, and Monday. We head back to class Tuesday evening.
Kelly and I were told we had a smart pup when we adopted Bodhi, and that he's also a sensitive boy. I can see both are true. He's quickly picking up behaviors we want, but at the same time he's very aware of having done the wrong thing when he hears a sharp tone of voice attached to his name. Striking the right balance between lots of praise and occasional rebuke (you try not loudly saying ouch when a Labrador Retriever chomps down on your finger while taking a treat) is critical. I don't want my pal too afraid of making a mistake to enjoy training.
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At around £200, this isn't an ordinary monitor, and should not be considered as such. Having said that, a good decent monitor around 24-27 inches does cost around £120-£150, so this isn't as dear as you may think. Designed for gaming with NVIDIA technology inside, this 27 inch monitor from Acer gives us a lot of promise.
Quick look at the specs:
- 27 inches wide screen
- Full HD (1920 x 1080)
- Twisted Nematic Film
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Speakers
- Inputs: VGA, HDMI, DVI, USB x 3
Look, feel, setup and the stand
Before going into the performance of the screen itself, we take a quick look at the monitor. A black bezel surrounds this, and the overall size isn't much different from your average 27″ monitor. 5 buttons on the bottom allow you to perform various settings, while the back includes the various ports.
The stand takes a little amount of setting up, but once in, it is sturdy. It provides both vertical movement as well as swivel up to 60 degrees, and holds its position as you leave it.
All good.
NVIDIA's GSYNC
The underlying quality of this monitor depends on NVIDIA's G-Sync technology. It aims to smoothen the transitions in your screen time, and it does so by syncing the processor in the monitor to your PC. In doing so, it does require that your PC also include Nvidia hardware. However, using that technology, it aims to sync monitor refresh rate with the amount of data being processed by your computer, and at the rate it processes it. This means that there are no delays or gaps between what your computer chucks out and what you see on your monitor.
NVIDIA have a helpful video that explains the phenomenon:
While the video above shows it all, it is useful to say that it does work rather well for first person shooters, or graphics intensive games, such as the ones that involve racing, etc. Yeah, you may not notice it if you are not a pro gamer, or your games are not as intensive, but much like a smooth ride in a car is only appreciated once you ride it, the smoothness of the graphics is only felt once you experience them.
Image Quality
Overall though, the performance of a monitor really comes down to how good the image is. I mean, yeah, the image on your screen may be fast, but how good does it look. With very few display modes, the monitor doesn't allow a lot to play with. The TN screen itself is a bit on the cooler temperature gradient, and I would say that viewing angles are a bit tight on this. Having said that, when it came to image brightness, the monitor delivers very well.
The monitor offers sound, but it isn't worth writing home about. It lacks the bass and loudness you'd expect from a gaming rig, and you are better off setting up a proper sound system instead of using this. However, for casual video watching or listening to music, or watching videos etc, it does okay.
More information
More information on this can be found on Acer's website:
It retails from around £200, and some sources can be found in the link above.
The monitor offers a great gaming experience at a great price. G-Sync and the fast refresh rate are definitely worth trying out, though the pure image experience of the device is on par with many others out there.


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Phuket is all sorts of paradises depending on the kind of paradise you're looking for. For me, it is an island offering a paradise of scrumptious, scrumptious food, paradisiacal views and for others, perhaps 'parties in paradise'; if say Patong is your cup of tea. For a family vacation, try the itinerary below; which I named "Phuket Paradise", featuring 4 Must-See places all year long.
1. Promthep Cape
For picturesque views, breezy nice walks, and sipping coconut water like monkeys. Here, I had f-u-n dancin' in my memory.
{Big Buddha's view from the cape, which we will tackle next}
{If posing with eagles is your thing, this majestic bird is awaiting}
{My gorgeous mum in her holiday best}
On your left (while facing the sea view), there is a huge tree dressed in colorful wishes:
{P.S. Put loads of sunblock!}
2. Phuket Big Buddha
The iconic touristic spot in Phuket – can't leave it out.
{Also offering generous views}
{Crafty man at work}
{White strings tied across pillars inside the Buddha}
{An winning shot by É}
3. Wat Chalong
If temples are your thing, this land must be your kind of paradise. While it's where our interest lies too, it would have been perfect had we visited it later in the evening when it wasn't scorching hot.
{This vibrant Summer Kimono outfit details here}
You must visit this place for lunch. Click here to read the full restaurant review.
You must have this Massaman Lamb.
You MUST HAVE this Massaman Lamb.
You MUST HAVE this MASSAMAN LAMB.
More on Phuket travels:
5 Spots You Can't Miss at Koh Phangan
8 Must Do's at Phuket Old Town


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Sam Chapman is an associate with the Business Law Group at Cassels. Sam's primary focus is on corporate and securities law matters, including equity and debt financings, initial public offerings, continuous disclosure obligations, regulatory compliance and mergers and acquisitions. While in law school, Sam served on the executive of the University of Victoria Law Students' Society and assisted in founding the University of Victoria Access Pro Bono Student Clinic.
Sam completed the joint J.D./M.B.A. at the University of Victoria where he received the University of Victoria MBA Entrance Scholarship and Fasken Martineau DuMoulin Entrance Scholarship. At the University of Victoria, Sam served as President of both the Business Law Association and Sports and Entertainment Law Club. Sam earned a M.A. in History from the University of Western Ontario and a B.A. in History from the University of British Columbia. Sam has completed the Osgoode Certificate in Mining Law.
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Wild Flowers - Botanical North Stars
Shetland's botanical stars are a few species of hawkweed and a chickweed that grow nowhere else but there are many different plant habitats providing dazzling displays of colour, ranging from marches and meadows to arctic-alpine tundra.
Because the islands are so isolated, so far north, so cold and so windy, there are only about 400 plant species. However, in ravines, on ungrazed islets and, above all, in the 'hanging gardens' of the cliffs there are still vivid relics of the far more luxuriant vegetation that clothed the islands thousands of years ago.
Sandy Beaches
Plants adapted to extreme saltiness, dryness, high winds and lack of nutrients cling to shifting sands and shingle banks on the lower shores. They include Sea Rocket, Silverweed, Sea Sandwort, Sea Mayweed, Goosegrass and the extremely rare Oysterplant.
A little further inland, on the sandy links above the beaches, there's a striking display of summer flowers, dominated by Tufted Vetch, Bird's-Foot Trefoil and Yarrow. Other flowers include Daisy, Buttercup, Silverweed, Selfheal, Eyebright, Field and Autumn Gentian.
The Coastal Cliffs - Shetland's Hanging Gardens
Da Banks, or sea cliffs, have some of the lushest vegetation in the islands. Along the closely-grazed turf of the clifftops, Sea Pink and the tiny blue flowers of Spring Squill are prominent from late May through to early July. On ungrazed sections they're joined by Sea Plantain, Buck's-Horn Plantain and, on the more sheltered cliffs, by Roseroot, Sea Campion, Red Campion, Scurvy Grass, Bird's-Foot Trefoil, Sheep's-Bit and Thyme. These species all flourish despite the poor soils, rapid drainage and exposure to violent winter winds and salt spray.
Roseroot copes by having very succulent leaves which allow it to conserve fresh water, in the same way as cacti plant. Spring Squill, Sea Pink and Sea Plantain do the same, while Scots Lovage, another plant frequent on inaccessible cliffs, adapts to the short growing season in Shetland by maximising growth early in the year.
How Green Were Our Valleys...?
The profusion of plant life on the cliffs – in what amounts, at least in winter, to a frigid, salt-lashed desert – leads one to wonder just how green the hills and valleys of Shetland must have been before humans imported sheep and fire, some 7,000 years ago.
In just a few places some stunted native trees have survived, such as the single Hazel at Catfirth in Nesting, the Rowans on loch islands in Northmavine and Shetland's last wild Crab-apples on a cliff face at Fora Ness in Delting. In recent years the Shetland Amenity Trust has sponsored schemes to restore at least some of Shetland's native trees and shrubs, helped by many enthusiastic local gardeners.
The Arctic Alpines
On Shetland's highest summit, Ronas Hill (1,475' / 450m) conditions can be as extreme as at the top of Cairngorm. Vegetation is sparse and plants have adapted by growing low, creeping or forming hummocks on bare, exposed granite debris. About 15 Arctic-Alpine species grow on the hill, including Alpine Lady's Mantle and Moss Campion.
The eastern hills of Unst are not as high but, because of the peculiar geochemistry of the rocks on the Keen of Hamar National Nature Reserve, a similar tundra-like habitat of stony soils has developed. Here grow the only examples in the world of Edmondston's (Shetland) Mouse-ear, a beautiful little chickweed named after Unst's famous 19th century teenage botanist, Thomas Edmondston, killed accidentally in Peru while on an expedition in the steps of Charles Darwin.
Floral Roadsides
Road verges are one of Shetland's floral surprises. They are usually ungrazed and support a wide variety of flowers absent from the pastures on the other side of the fence. Primrose, Devil's-Bit Scabious, Autumn Hawkbit and Red Campion are common, along with grasses. A walk along a winding Shetland side road in early summer is a botanist's delight.
Traditional Croftland
Traditional crofting created botanically diverse habitats particularly valuable for wildlife. Hayfields (no longer common in Shetland) and carefully managed grazing encourage gentians and orchids.
Drier meadows support many grasses including Sweet Vernal Grass – which, when dried, gives off its special smell. Amongst the grasses, Meadow Buttercup, Yellow Rattle, Devil's-Bit Scabious and Autumn Hawkbit dominate, accompanied by Red and White Clover, Common Mouse Ear and Eyebright, another semi-parasitic plant which takes advantage of the root systems of its host.
Sedges, Marsh Cinquefoil, Ragged-Robin and Lady's Smock favour wet meadows while tall herbs such as Meadowsweet and Angelica do better in areas where there's little or no grazing. Burns and ditches glow with Marsh Marigold, Monkey Flower and Yellow Flag.
After several decades when large areas of agricultural land in Shetland were re-seeded, drained and given heavy applications of lime and fertiliser, many crofters and farmers are now involved in government-funded environmental improvement schemes to restore and improve traditional crofting habitats. There are special payments for cutting grass for silage later in the season, allowing nesting birds to fledge and wild flowers to set seed.
Wild Flowers and the Law
All plants are protected by law in the UK, including more than 150 species with special protection.
It is an offence to destroy or uproot any wild plant (unless this is accidental or permission has been given by the owner or occupier of the land) or to pick any of the specially protected plants, possess any part of them or advertise them for sale.
Wild flowers are best appreciated in the wild, where they belong and where others can come and enjoy their beauty. So take photos, please, not specimens.
For more information:
- Download the Shetland Heritage leaflet about Shetland's wild flowers
- Read the wild flower section of the Fair Isle Bird Observatory's website
- The beaches in Shetland are also good places to spot some diverse flora


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Filmmaker and entrepreneur in Denver, Colorado
I'm Aaron and I live in Colorado. I am proud to call Colorado home, and am in love with the mountains and the pace of life out west. I am a film aficionado and currently I try to capture authentic stories and experiences through the art of film. I also love to travel, cooking, and live music.


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There are two things I always challenge myself to avoid talking about: the weather and the speed of time. It's something we all have in common and it's so incredibly boring. So we'll get those two out of the way real quick. Today we had a beautiful sunny day, the wind blew and the dust flew but looking at my images from today you'd never know it. And as for time, well our darling, sweet baby girl is nearing her 9th month of blessing us with her giggles and easy going disposition and I have no idea how it's already been this long. Seriously, where has the time gone?! Continue reading
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Valentine's Mini Sessions a Success!
So that was fun! Two days of little children, hearts, chocolates, lots of smiles and giggles and only two almost toddler temper tantrums. I'm going to call this a huge success! Thanks so much to all of my clients who came out to Ironworks to have a few photographs snapped! And to Ironworks Cafe & Market, your venue was so perfect and I so appreciate how accommodating you were to me and all my camera gear! I've shared a couple pics of some of the adorable faces I got to see! Continue reading
Come Together 2016
Come Together 2016. Our first ever New Years Eve event, hosted by the Othello Church of the Nazarene and sponsored by the surrounding Othello community was more than what our even planners could have hoped for. We set out on a mission to love on our community, providing games and bouncy houses, a little face painting and a little something savory and a little something sweet to eat. Continue reading
Ladies Christmas Tea 2016
I love traditions. Three years ago I moved to Othello and have been blessed to be a part of a really special tradition, the Ladies Christmas Tea. Since the 1980's the Othello Church of the Nazarene has hosted the Ladies Christmas Tea. It's such a fun opportunity for women to bring out their fanciest china, get creative and decorate a table without having to cook up a meal or do the dishes when the party's over! Continue reading
3rd Annual Columbia Basin Fitting & Showing Challenge in the books!
Three years ago, my friend Jackie, my husband Chris and myself started a little event to teach the dairy 4H & FFA kids in our area how to fit and show their dairy projects. It was a very long one day event that saw about twenty kids leave full of enthusiasm and joy. Even we left the fairgrounds that day feeling completely satisfied and thrilled at what a success it turned out to be! So we thought we would do it again, but make it last a little longer, round up some even better prizes and try to cram even more information into the eager minds that would attend. Once again, a huge success, with even more kids in attendance and the coolest part was seeing the improvements that kids from the previous year had made! So going for year three was a no brainer! Continue reading
From baby to toddler all in a days work!
Growing up is typically a process and it happens over time, not over night. As we watch our children grow we witness the new developments daily and sometimes it's such a slow process that we barely recognize it happening. Every once in a while we might have to be away from our babies for an extended period of time (like over a weekend or a week at the most) and then when we return home it seems like they've changed radically. We expect it to happen, we're happy that these things happen and since they generally happen slowly, the change isn't all that overwhelming! Continue reading
Cake Smash Fun for Elijah who turns One!
It started out as this adorable little treat, perfect for a little baby boy with a love for all things that go "vroom vroom" and even more perfect for a little baby boy who loves the feeling of something gooey and messy under his nails and in between his little chubby fingers and it was even more perfect than that for a little baby boy who loves the taste of chocolate on his lips. But it was most perfect for a little baby boy who was about to celebrate his first birthday! Continue reading
Baby Ella Louise
I just love this name, don't you? I think her name rings with elegance and classiness. And then I got to spend some time with Baby Ella Louise and her mamma today and this little darling is already living up to her name at only 14 days
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Baby Mateo
Happiness is the smell and little grunts of a newborn baby. Happiness is snuggling and watching the little faces of a newborn baby. Happiness is seeing the joy in a new parents eyes as they love on their little newborn baby. Happiness came into my little studio space a few days ago and gave me the opportunity to photograph all that it entails! Take a look at a few images from Baby Mateo's session. Continue reading
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Our little family was blessed yet again this year with the making of new Christmas memories as the whole Baginski team made their way back to Othello for some holiday celebrations. Some had to endure treacherous snowy roads and nearly the whole gang took a turn with a touch of the flu, we had a day of no water due to well pump issues, but needless to say we all made the most of it and had a great time together. Continue reading