text:
Below are some suggested items to bring:
• Your favorite yoga mat.
• Yoga clothes.
• Casual and comfortable clothes (the temperature is humid and generally 27- 31°C or 77-88°F).
• Beach/pool necessities, including swimsuit and sun screen.
• Comfortable footwear (flip-flops, open air shoes, etc. are practical).
• Toiletries.
• Any special medications/treatments you may need.
• Class notebook, personal journal, pens.
• Non-yoga outfit for casual dinner
• Electric adapter (two round pins, 220 volt).
• Refillable sports water bottle (not glass).
• Alarm clock.
If you forget something, don't panic - virtually all the items above can be purchased in Ubud. There are also many shops in town that sell yoga clothing, basic mats and other related items.
The Balinese currency is the Indonesian rupiah; the exchange rates are always fluctuating, and the current exchange value can be found at: http://www.klikbca.com/
If you change money in your own country, make it a small amount (US$50 or so) as rates will be better here than abroad. If you change money at the Denpasar airport, be aware the rates there are also poor. A total of 800,000
rupiah should be enough for all of your initial needs, including your transportation from Denpasar to Ubud. Once you arrive in Ubud, we can direct you to establishments with good rates and integrity. ATMs that accept bank cards and credit cards from all over the world are common. Be certain to notify your bank/credit card company that
you will be using your card in Bali (Indonesia). American Express is not widely accepted. If you bring US dollars, be sure they are printed in 2001 or later and in excellent condition. $100 bills get the best exchange rate. Traveler's Checks can rarely be exchanged for rupiah though with a lower exchange rate, but we won't suggest you to bring TC.
Rates are approximately:1 US Dollar = 10,000 rupiah
In order to get the most out of the experience, we highly encourage you to minimize your contact with the outside world (work, family, friends). The more you can place emails, phone calls, business, relationships on hold during the month to focus on you and your experience, the richer and greater the benefits.
Mobile Phones:
You can bring your mobile phone to Bali and buy a pre-paid SIM card which allows you to make calls and send and receive text messages. Basic SIM cards typically cost approximately 100,000 rupiah (US$10), the bulk of which is usable credit. US citizens require tri-band phones with GSM capability to be able to make calls in Indonesia.
New, cheap mobile phones can be purchased for around 400,000 rupiah (US$40).
Please be proactive and learn about visa requirements particular to your own home country in advance of actual travel as possible.To enter Indonesia, your passport must have a minimum of 6 months remaining validity from the date of your prospective DEPARTURE FROM Bali.
30-Day Visa-On-Arrival (VOA)
For purposes of the trainings, you are entering as a tourist and can do so with the Visa-On-Arrival, which is
available to most nationalities, and is good for 30 days including your arrival and departure dates.
30-Day Visa-On-Arrival (VOA) with 30-Day Extension (60 Days Max)
If you are attending both the Level I & II courses together, or wish to stay longer than 30 days (new as of January 2010), you can extend your 30-day VOA for another 30 days, good for a total of 60. We can help arrange this for you via an agent in the third week of the Level I training. This cost is approximately US$70 and due at time of extension. You will not need to leave the training or handle any special paperwork.
Social Visa – 60 days to 6 months
This is an easy process you can set up in person or by mail with your local Indonesian consulate/embassy.
Application information and required forms are available from the local embassy website. You cannot obtain this visa in Indonesia and must apply for it before arriving. The Social Visa is good for 60 days and extendable each
month up to 6 months. The visa is valid for social, cultural, and religious visits, which include visiting family/relatives and organizations, and exchange visits between academic, art, or sports institutions.
In addition to your passport, passport photos, the application and fee (information provided on the embassy
website), you'll need to submit a sponsor letter from an Indonesian National. We are unable to provide a sponsor letter. However, many local agencies in Bali are able to provide these letters for visiting tourists.
These agencies can arrange a letter for a minimal fee.
Bali Mode:
PT Ide Bali
011 62 361 728483
Departing Indonesia
When departing from Indonesia, you will be required to pay officials a 150,000 rupiah (cash) departure tax before
proceeding to your gate. Passengers who overstay any visa period for a short period of time can be processed
immediately at the airport by paying US$ 20 (IDR 200,000/day) upon departure.
Although Jakarta, the national capital, is the gateway airport to Indonesia, there are also many direct flights to
Bali. The only airport in Bali, Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) is also referred to as Denpasar. In addition to direct flights, it may also be worth your time to look for deals that connect through Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Hong Kong (to name a few).
Here are just a few airlines that fly to Bali:
•Singapore Airlines
• Qatar Airlines
•Thai Airways
• Cathay Pacific
• JetStar
• AirAsia
• Eva Air
• Garuda Indonesia
• Qantas Airways
• KLM Air
Upon arrival at the International terminal in Denpasar, you will be directed to Immigration officials where you
will queue in either the Visa On Arrival line (and purchase your visa), or the line for visas secured in your own country ahead of time. After clearing immigration, retrieve your bags and then go through Customs. This is usually a very simple process. There are ATMs in the Arrivals Hall and money-changers after Customs.
We can arrange transfers from the airport directly to your accomodation for US$35. If you wish to take advantage of this, at least 2 weeks in advance please send us:
(a) your flight number
(b) departure city
(c) date of arrival
(d) time of arrival
If you choose this option, you will be met by a driver with your name on a sign at the airport exit. If you prefer to arrange your own transportation, you can negotiate your own rates with the many taxi drivers available at the airport exit or use the airport taxi counter with fixed rates. The trip takes approximately 1.5 hours and will give you a glimpse of some of Bali's towns, temples, and gorgeous landscapes.
Getting There
Ubud is located in the central uplands area of Bali. Visitors typically fly into Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) located on the southern tip of the island. The trip from the airport to Ubud takes 1-1.5 hours by car, depending on traffic conditions.
Getting to Ubud from the airport (and back): From the airport you can hire an airport taxi at the clearly marked booth just outside the exit doors and to the right. They charge a fixed fee to all locations, and as of January 2013 the listed price to Ubud was Rp. 350,000. This taxi fleet is being gradually upgraded with many new vehicles, and the drivers are reliable (though they may not be familiar with all the smaller hotels around Ubud – check first.) Metered taxis are not permitted to pick up passengers at the airport, and you will have to walk outside the airport perimeter before one will stop for you – this can be very inconvenient if you have luggage.
Accomodation, here is a list of suggestions from us:
1| Sri Ratih Cottages
Jl. Raya Penestanan
Telp. +62 361 975638
2| d'Omah Hotel Bali
Jl. Penestanan Klod
Sayan, Ubud
Telp +62 361 976622
3| The Mansion Resort Hotel & Spa
Penestanan, Sayan, Ubud
Telp. +62 361 972616
4| De Munut Resort
Jalan Penestanan, Ubud
Telp. +62 361 975039
5| Wakanamea
Jl. Penestanan
Telp. +62 361 975719
6| Melati Cottages www.melati-cottages.com/
Jl. Penestanan
Telp. +62 361 974650
7| Y Resort
Jl. Penestanan, Ubud
Telp. +62 361 970866
Workshop address:
Gaya Ceramic Arts Center
Jalan Raya Sayan, Ubud, Indonesia 80571
+62 (0) 361 7966769
E: email@example.com
Routine vaccinations should be current; these include tetanus, diphtheria, polio, measles-mumps-rubella and varicella. No other vaccines are required to enter Bali. Any additional vaccinations are optional and are left to the individual to decide whether to pursue them. There is no malaria in the main tourist areas of Bali.
Medical Care
In the case of minor illnesses or injuries, there are several international medical clinics that cater to tourists
in the local Ubud area and closer to the airport. These clinics typically do not accept insurance (though you
may be reimbursed through your insurance provider) and are relatively inexpensive. If situations require
extreme medical emergency care, patients are evacuated to Singapore. Due to significant cost evacuation
care, it is advisable to check this coverage is included on your medical plan.
It may be worth to be comprehensively insured to cover all costs and consequences of medical treatment, repatriation, damage/theft/loss of personal belongings, recovery of course fees and flights booked or needed in the event of cancellation or early departure.
Drinking Water
Bottled water is provided at the hotel/resort. To minimize plastic waste from disposable water bottles, please bring a (non-glass) refillable sports water bottle. Virtually all establishments in Bali use bottled water for drinking purposes.
Here are our suggestions of places to see and things to do, in and around Ubud. Not everything is in here. It's just some of our favorites. If you would like to inquire more, ask Hillary, Grace or Anamica.
Also, The Sri Ratih is a great resource. The staff there can also help you with bookings.
- Medical Counter (Bintang grocery store)
- Pharmacy / 'Apotek' (Peliatan)
- Ubud Clinic
• Just up from Campuan Bridge on left
• Tel:0361-974911
- Prima Medika (Nyuh Kuning)
- Bali Royal Hospital (Denpasar)
• Tel: 0361-247499
- Sim cards, cell phones: (Bintang counter--immediately on right before entering turnstiles)
• Simpati international access code: 01017
• XL international access code: 01000
- Internet Cafes: Starbucks, Kafe, Vespa, etc.
- WiFi (at Gaya CAC studio; all over elsewhere)
Restaurants Penestanan area:
- Vespa Cafe
- Sari Organik
- Made's Warung
- Kue
- Warung Mendez
- Alami (Japanese & organic farm stand)
- Sovia Warung - Yellow Flower Cafe
- Alchemy (health food grocery) & salad / juice bar
Restaurants Ubud area:
About 150,000+ excluding drinks About 50,000+ excluding drinks
- Terazzo (Italian/European) - Warung Mina (Indonesia fish)
- Il Giardino (Italian) - Bali Buddha (also small organic health food store)
- Sari Organik (nice view) - Kafe
- Siam Sally (Thai) - Kue
- Bridges (Western with a nice view) - Juice Ja
- Café des Artistes - Ibu Oka's (famous Babi Guling)
Grocery Stores
- Bintang (Jl. Campuhan, just up from bridge away from Ubud)
- Delta Dewata (North of Arjuna Statue)
- Coco's (Jl. Hanoman)
- Alchemy (health food)(Jl. Penestanan)
- Bali Buddha (health food)(Opposite post office)
- Down to Earth (health food)(Jl. Hanoman--next to Taksu Spa)
- Ubud Market (traditional…5am-9am)
- Taksu Spa (www.taksuspa.com)
- Yoga Barn (www.theyogabarn.com)
- Radiantly Alive (www.radiantlyalive.com) -up from Bali Buddha
- Intuitive Flow (www.intuitiveflow.com) at Penestanan
- Zen spa (www.zenbalispa.com) Next to Yoga Barn
- Five Elements (www.fivelements.org) 15 minutes from Ubud
- Ubud Bodyworks Centre
- Kush Ayurvedic Rejuvenation at The Yoga Barn
- Bali Botanica Day Spa
- Ubud Sari Health Resort
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS: There are endless galleries and museums to visit, here are a few:
- Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)
- Blanco Museum
- Museum Neka
- Pranoto's Art Gallery
COOKING LESSONS: usually start early in the morning to 1pm - 2pm.
- Casa Luna Cooking School
- Warung Enak Cooking School
- The Paon
Everyday there are about seven performances you can choose from. The average price of a ticket is Rp 75,000.
Ask the staff at your hotel.
- Barong Dance/Balinese dance (in front of Ubud Market—main road, next to Lotus Café)
- ARMA hosts many different dances. It's a beautiful setting.
- Kecak Fire & Trance Dance (Pura Taman Kaja)
TEMPLES: in Ubud worth checking out: Pura Dalem, Pura Campuan and Pura Puri
- Threads of Life Gallery (www.threadsoflife.com). Classes: Introducing the Textiles of Bali & Indonesia. Rp 75.000 per person for minimum 4 people. You can register in advance at Threads of Life. Telp.0361-972187
- Batik Lesson with Ketut Sujana. Located at Jln Raya Lungsiakan (across the Fly Café). Telp.0361-979097
- Nirvana Batik Course. Located at Jln. Gautama, Ubud. Tel. 0361-975415
- Gala Silver in Sukawati Village (Sukawati is a small village 15 min. south of Ubud famous for its jewelry.)
- Chez Monique Jewelry Classes (www.chezmoniquejewelry.com)
- Studio Perak Silversmithing Courses (www.stuidoperak.com). Halfday course (3 hours)
Rp 195,000
Walks around Ubud
- Campuhan Ridge Walk
- Monkey Forest/Nyuh Kuning Walk
Cycling around Ubud
- From Kintamani with Bali Eco Cycling, Telp. 0631- 975557, Mobile: 0813 3742 0420. Price:
Rp 360,000
Canyon Tubing
- Siap River, Payangan, Telp. 0361-720766
- Bird Watching at Penestanan Kelod, Telp. 0361-975009
- Elephant Safari Park
- Taman Safari & Marine Park
- Bali Zoo, Bali Zoo Tree Walks, Bali Zoo Trekking


text:
Need help choosing the right product?
Select an application and we'll help you
Perspex South Africa supplies PMMA sheeting to sanitary ware manufacturers in sub-Saharan Africa.
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a lightweight, shatter-resistant thermoplastic. It is an economical alternative to cast acrylic, and is suitable for use when extreme strength is not a priority. It has an excellent thickness profile and is a comparatively low cost sheeting.
This Perspex South Africa product is used to manufacture baths, vanity basins and shower trays.
Perspex South Africa's technical staff will assist in the choice of the most suitable sheet product for each project and explain the forming and fabrication capabilities of our raw material. All our products carry appropriate warranties.
© 2019 Perspex South Africa.
All rights reserved.
Site by Loud Crowd Media
Please provide us with your details
Scan the QR Code

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Charcot Joint Disease
Was I ever surprised when one day I couldn't walk into my apartment, but had to crawl on my hands and knees due to the pain I had in my ankle. All along I thought it was arthritis due to a car accident 20 years ago in which one ankle was broken and the other sprained. That was 3 months ago and I am still not working and educating myself all I can about Diabetes. I was diagnosed 10 years ago, see the doctor every three months, get my A1c tests, take my meds, but didn't get my exercise, have a sitting job all day long and quit checking my glucose daily because I figured the A1c was all I needed. It always tested at 6.5 or below…so I was secure. This has really been a difficult time and I was wondering if anyone else out there has Charcot…hopefully, I will be able to keep my foot, and get word in the next couple of weeks that I might be able to start walking again…I pray!! I am definitely eating better, checking more and motivated to level out my glucose daily…
5 replies
I've had Charcot foot for about 3yrs. Not fun, I wear a crow walker, which is sort of a removable cast. My right foot is deformed and can't walk on it without the boot, surgery is out, Doctor thinks I might get infection and lose the leg from the knee, so I just struggle day to day. I've developed several problems from wearing the boot, it's throned my whole body outta whack, arthritis in the hips and back are the worse, I've had to quit my job and and go on disability, which ain't that bad. But somedays I feel totally useless and get depressed, I have a power chair to get around with, so at least I can go to the pool for some exercise, which isn't helping, but makes me feel better when I'm in the water. I don't like to complain, but it's a terrible disease and wouldn't wish it on anybody. Can't go for walks or play games with my grand kids, pretty much handicapped, and I use to be so active. I wish you all the luck and hope you don't get like me, it's not for wimps that's for sure. I have my diabetes well under control and my a1c this last time was 5.5. I test everyday and no longer shoot insulin, just take a 1/2 pill a day. I hope you have better luck than I. Hope I helped some
Thank you for responding. It always helps to hear from someone else in the same situation. I never heard of the crow walker. Today I will find out more for what is on my horizon. I thoroughly understand the body being out of alignment, I am experiencing the results of that as well. What amazes me most is that I thought I was taking care of my diabetes, but evidently, this proves I was not. That is the most humiliating and discouraging. It just tells me that I will always learn more and more about this disease, and I don't want to become so discouraged that I am not willing to do so. One thing I have learned is that all this comes not from diabetes, but from poorl controlled diabetes, so I want to do everything I can to keep control…my freedom of movement means so much to me…
Didn't mean to discourage you, it is nice to talk to someone that I have something in common with. Not to many people have any idea what it is, I was sitting at the doc's one day and did meet someone that has this disease and isn't a diabetic, I found that strange, cuz everything I read say diabetic. As the saying goes" you don't what you got till it's gone" is sooo true. I get really depressed when I can't do or participate in something that I love to do because of this. I have all this free time and can't even volunteer my time, I have just come to the fact that I "am" disabled. I'm usually a gal that see's the glass 1/2 filled and was raised to believe the are people worse off out there than I, and I guess I'll still hang on to that, but sometimes it's hard. I wish the best for you and will put you in my prayers tonite. My I ask "how old are you?" I am 55 and was diagnosed with diabetes 4 years ago, I always preach to my children and the younger people I know to take care of themselves, if they don't they will regret it. I hope you don't have to go through all the crap that I've had. Do look into the crow walker, I had a terrible foot doctor for a year and went to a specialist. I'm from the Sarasota Florida area, it there's anything I can help you out with, please feel free to ask.
Thanks for the encouragement…no problem there…have had 90 days off my feet to dwell on that…thanks again!!
Hi Noneontherun,
I'm new to this community. Just joined yesterday. I happened to find your posting while exploring the site and had to respond. No small thing if you knew me (introvert through and through). I had never heard of Charcot Joint Disease, so quite naturally I googled it:) Now that I know a little about it, it seems so inadequate to say I'm sorry that you have to deal with it. Your posting was under motivation and emotions so I hope I'm not out of line by offering this: Faith is the substance of things hoped for. The evidence of things yet unseen. Keep hope alive! I hope you are able to keep your foot as well, and that you will walk again.
Next Discussion: Leg Cramps lasting 30 minutes or more »


text:
All items > Shop by Brand > HexFlex
- Tools:15
- Length:2.50"
- Thickness:0.24"
- Material:Stainless Steel
- Color:Gray
- Weight:1.97 oz.
- Brand:HexFlex
- Model:Metric
- Country of Origin:China
- Product Type:Pocket Tool
The HexFlex was originally designed to be a snowboarding multi-tool, but was found to be useful for much more than just tightening bindings while on the slopes. Its unique snowflake inspired shape fits an incredible 15 tools into one compact design. Fits conveniently in your pocket, backpack, or on a keychain. This stainless steel model features a metric tool set and a tumbled finish.Tools:
- 8mm Bit Driver
- 10mm Bit Driver
- 11mm Bit Driver
- 12mm Bit Driver
- 13mm Bit Driver
- 14mm Bit Driver
- 1/4" Bit Driver
- Box Cutter
- Flathead Screwdriver
- Bottle Opener
- #2 Phillips Screwdriver
- #3 Phillips Screwdriver
- 4mm Hex Driver
- 5mm Hex Driver
- 6mm Hex Driver


text:
Suspected Poacher Eaten By Lions He Was Illegally Hunting!
A suspected poacher was mauled to death and eaten by a pack of lions that he was allegedly hunting in South Africa. According to local reports, only the man's head was left next to a rifle and some ammunition in the bushes of a private game park. Matt Yurus reports. Posted By PSmooth
Please click the "Report" button below if the video on this page is not working properly.
Comments will only be displayed by verified emails. No Spamming or Racism.


text:
Jill is starting her 30-Day Transformation today with Yoli's Better Body System! I'll update later with her starting measurements and pics and will continue the updates as the days come along.
For now, I wanted to share a delicious recipe made with the Yoli YES™ Shake!
While Jill's favorite flavor is the Chocolate, I ordered her the Vanilla Bean as well just to try a different flavor. Let me first say that most protein shakes/powders that I have had in the past always take a bit of extra ingredients to get them to taste palatable, however, Yoli's YES™ Shake tastes AMAZING just by itself with no added ingredients!!! The chocolate tastes like a chocolate milkshake while the vanilla bean tastes like a vanilla milkshake!
Personally, I am a HUGE fan of orange dream-sickles, so I thought I would try a little something with the Vanilla Bean flavor along with the Yoli Truth drink:
So this turned out to be my breakfast this morning! I went with 8 oz of Almond Milk, 1 Vanilla Bean YES™ Shake pouch and one Truth packet:
A few seconds in the Magic Bullet mixer and Whoa Nelly…an Orange Dream-Sickle shake was produced!!! That flavor was absolutely amazing — and the best part…it is good for me! I went all the way to lunch not feeling hungry at all!
Here is the breakdown of nutritional info:
- 8 oz Almond Breeze (Original, but you can use Vanilla also)…60 Calories
- 1 packet Yoli YES™ Vanilla Bean Shake…90 Calories
- 1 Truth packet…5 Calories
- Total: 155 Calories, 13g Protien, 5g Fiber!
What's even better is that YES™ is made with PuraWhey™ which is a premium native whey protein derived from hormone-free, grass fed cows. PuraWhey™ is GMO-Free and is a biologicallly active, non-denatured whey that is minimally processed to maintain the entire spectrum of fragile immune modulating and regenerative components naturally present in fresh, raw milk, including the three precursors your body needs to produce Glutathione, your body's master antioxidant!
YES™ contains naturally balanced branched chain amino acids and provides the perfect profile of essential, non-essential and conditionally essential amino acids that you body requires for optimum muscle retention, fat burning and protein synthesis.
YES™ contains a synergistic blend of protein, prebiotic fiber, probiotics, omega-3's, amino acids, metabolism boosting herbs and whole food vitamins and minerals.


text:
Diving contacts
Want to find out more about diving? You will find all our diving contacts on this page.
National Diving Contacts
For grassroots, development or club enquiries, please contact:
- Becky Walker – Swim England National Diving Development Officer
E: firstname.lastname@example.com
For questions about diving talent development in England, please contact:
- Connie Ford – Swim England Diving Talent Development Officer
E: firstname.lastname@example.com.
For general enquiries, including officials and officials' qualifications, please contact:
- Tracey Carecci – Swim England Diving Management Group Administrator
E: email@example.com
For media or press enquiries, please contact:
- Alison Clowes – Swim England PR and Communications Manager
T: 01509 640229 (Office) / 07919 548039 (Mobile)
E: firstname.lastname@example.com
Diving Event Contacts
For questions about any national diving event, please contact:
- Swim England National Events Team
E: firstname.lastname@example.com
Regional Diving Contacts:
You can also get in touch via the regional diving contacts. They can help you with queries from finding a diving club to helping you find a volunteering position.
- North East – Al Thompson – email@example.com
- North West – Janet Ward – email@example.com
- East – Ian Macleod – email@example.com
- London – Alex Harrison – firstname.lastname@example.com
- South East – Emma West – firstname.lastname@example.com
- South West – Melanie Sweetman – email@example.com


text:
Promoting School Safety and Disaster Preparedness in Swat
"The students are more confident now; they did not interact much with each other previously and were afraid of their teachers," shares Mehnaz Begum, Social Mobilizer for CWS-P/A, during her assistance at a session on "Cooperative Learning" with female students in Swat. Approximately fifty girls participated in this two-day session which is part of CWS-P/A's post-conflict rehabilitation initiative in Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. The initiative involves several aspects including student and teacher capacity building, school reconstruction, and promoting school safety and disaster preparedness.
During the session in mid-October, students learned concepts of child rights, gender, peace education, and participated in group activities on disasters and school safety. Participants were shown a documentary on school safety and took part in evacuation drills.
"It was back in February 2008 when the school was attacked. Winter break was going on at that time but when school resumed many girls left," says Deedar Begum, a teacher at the school with twelve years of experience. She recalls, "My class dropout rate at that time was over sixty percent. Parents are still fearful about sending their girls to school because of all that has happened throughout the years."
However, the fear is not only among parents but also teachers; Mehnaz Begum says, "In my discussion with one teacher, I got to know she feared that the building could collapse." Living in an uncertain environment, especially spending six hours a day in a damaged building, undoubtedly instills fear among teachers and students.
"Through this session, I see the girls are happy. They willingly participated in the activities and as teachers we have learned how to incorporate practical learning in our teaching," shares Deedar Begum.
Additionally, three hundred seventy-four school kits containing notebooks and stationery were distributed to female students. Thus far, a total of three thousand kits have been provided to students who require these items as they proceed with their day-to-day learning and schooling.
During one-day training sessions teachers also benefited from handling emergency situations, drafting school safety plans, and understanding disasters and appropriate safety measures. Main local area emergency contact numbers and details were provided to teachers and students.
CWS-P/A recognizes that these types of initiatives do not remain solely in the classroom. There will be a trickle-down effect throughout the communities. By spreading these messages of preparedness and safety, many lives can be saved in the event of future disasters or even minor safety incidents whether in school or at home.


text:
Please join us on Thursday September 17 at 3PM for our inaugural event of the 2009-10 year, a seminar entitled
"Messianic Time and the Untimely"
Three papers will be pre-circulated by email on September 1, and should be read in advance by all who plan to attend. On September 17, we will have short presentations followed by open discussion. The presenters are:
1. Kathleen Biddick, "Dead Neighbor Archives and Messianic Time"
2. Julia Lupton, "Paul Shakespeare: Exegetical Exercises"
3. Jonathan Gil Harris, ""The Untimely Mammet of Verona"
The event is free and welcomes all who would like to attend, but space is limited and preregistration is required. To reserve a space and receive the papers in advance, email Lowell Duckert as soon as possible: firstname.lastname@example.com
The seminar will be held in the conference room of the English Department of the George Washington University (Room 771, 801 22nd Street NW Washington DC 20052).
The seminar will also offers opportunity for electronic participation.


text:
Welcome to another Challenge Me Monday...
Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge!
Challenge #244 Valentine Projects
This Weeks Sponsor
Stamp set from Kitty Bee Designs
Be sure to visit our sponsor!
Hi all. Yes, I begrudgingly typed "Valentines" in the post title. If you've ever read any of my posts from around this time of year you will know I am not a fan (far too much drama at school). That being said, this cute little guy from our sponsor, Kitty Bee Designs, was too much fun to pass up.
I colored him with my Promarkers. It's bee a while since I've colored, and the ink did some funky things on his head, but he's still cute! The doily is from the Valentine's Day Cricut image set. I only cut one layer because I was planning to put it over the red background. It's a 5" square card, by the way, not by norm. I used a Spellbinders scalloped circle to cut around the image. The washi tape is from Dollar Tree. The little die cut hearts are from the Heart Quartet set from Verve stamps. It cut so well, I was really impressed. I put some bling on the washi strip on the top of the card.
This card is an easel card. The sentiment is from K Andrew Designs. The solid color paper is all from Recollections.


text:
Orange Sesame Ribs
2½ to 3 pounds boneless pork country-style ribs
Nonstick cooking spray
1- 10 ounce jar orange marmalade
1- 7¼ ounce jar hoisin sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 cups hot cooked rice (optional)
1. Trim fat from ribs.
2. Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray.
3. Heat over medium heat.
4. Cook ribs in hot skillet until brown on all sides. Drain fat.
5. Place ribs in a 3½ to 4 quart slow cooker.
6. In medium bowl stir together orange marmalade, hoisin sauce, garlic and sesame oil.
7. Pour the mixture over ribs in cooker, stir to coat ribs.
8. Cover and cook on low-heat setting 8 to 10 hours or on high heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
9. Place ribs on serving platter.
10. Skim fat from sauce.
11. Spoon some of the sauce over ribs.
12. Serve with hot cooked rice (optional).


text:
Pilar Rioja
Repertorio Español
Watching Pilar Rioja present a Spanish dance program in this intimate space sets one marveling over her concentration, focus, mastery of timing and concern for detail.
Her solo performance last Saturday afternoon featured several forms of Spanish dance, both traditional and modern. And the works were distinctive not only stylistically, but also in their emotional content.
Ms. Rioja was an austere commanding presence in her ''Soleá.'' But only a few moments later, in ''Follias,'' she became a gracious, smiling and sophisticated woman whose castanets chattered like clever conversationalists.
Castanets sounded even more playful in her ''Zapateado,'' and her light footwork seemed as fresh as spring. In contrast, the hand claps and footwork of her ''Farruca'' built inexorably to strong climaxes.
''Tango'' was a delicious solo in which Ms. Rioja turned languidly, holding a fan in each hand. Nothing here was overtly erotic. Yet the subtly sensual ways she kept opening and closing those fans looked irresistibly seductive.
''La Monja Gitana'' was a character sketch based on a poem by Federico García Lorca about an elderly nun who recalls her passionate early life. Years seemed to drop away as Ms. Rioja made her finger snaps suggest ticking clocks and passing time, and then let her stamping feet become signs of remembered emotions. But her feet stamped with proud affirmations in the fiery ''Tangos del Piyayo,'' which concluded the program.
The musicians included Alfonso Cid, singer and flutist; David Castellano, singer and percussionist; and José Luis Negrete, Arturo Martínez and Francisco Roldán, guitarists. Robert Weber Federico provided witty and informative comments on the history of Spanish dance.Continue reading the main story
Ms. Rioja continues through tomorrow at Repertorio Español, 138 East 27th Street, Manhattan. JACK ANDERSONContinue reading the main story


text:
Rights Holder: The British Museum
CC License:
Our images can be used under a CC BY attribution licence (unless stated otherwise).
Unique ID: FASAM-95163B
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published
Silver halfcrown of William III (1694-1702), dated 16[XX]. Tower Mint. The last two numerals of the date are worn out.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1694
Date to: Exactly AD 1699
Quantity: 1
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 1950 - Thursday 31st December 1959
Found by: This information is restricted for your login.
Recorded by: Dr Sam Moorhead
Identified by: Dr Sam Moorhead
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Half crown
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Halfcrown: William III (S 3475 - 3496)
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: GVELLEMVS III DEI GRA
Reverse description: Four crowned shields around lion rampant
Reverse inscription: REX 16 [..] MAG BR FRA ET HIB
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
4 Figure: ST6867
Four figure Latitude: 51.40112086
Four figure longitude: -2.46139181
1:25K map: ST6867
1:10K map: ST66NE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.


text:
- Hebridean Food: Hotelier Interview (English 10 of 20)
- Lochcarnan
- South Uist
- INVERNESS: South Uist
- 2007
- 2000s
- Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and Cothrom Ltd
- Gordon Wells Sabhal Mor Ostaig
- 2874
- food preparation
Isabel Graham is a well-known hotelier and cook at the Orasay Inn in South Uist. Here she describes how she uses local produce when preparing meals for guests.
This video is taken from the DVD 'Guthan nan Eilean' which was created by Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and Cothrom Ltd as part of the European Leonardo POOLS project. The DVD comprises 40 short videos, aimed at learners of both English and Gaelic, which show daily life in Uist and Benbecula.
The project coordinator for 'Island Voices' was Gordon Wells. Link to the project blog here
My name is Isabel Graham. I'm the - I've got Orasay - I've got a small hotel called Orasay Inn in South Uist. I also do the cooking, in Orasay Inn, most of it. I've got helpers as well.
From day to day we cook an awful lot with seafood and fish, and we have our own Highland cattle. And we use local lamb. So most of the stuff we use is local. Eh, the fish we get mostly from Eriskay or from South Uist, from fishing boats, and sometimes from Barra. The scallops and the - the scallops and the crabs we get from Kallin. And, plus, there's a local fisherman just down the road from here. He does liver crab. He goes out the weekend and I get crab and lobster and stuff from him as well. And sometimes I go myself and get cockles on the ford. So we use cockles as well. So all the seafood we use is local seafood.
It's so easy to get. Well, I find it easy to get, I mean, if, it's hard work once you get it, but I like when I get a phonecall like tonight saying that they've got a box of mixed fish in Lochboisdale or in Eriskay, or in Kallin, and would I take it. And I get it first thing in the morning and, eh, you never know what you're going to get - a lot of maybe, sort of, seven, eight, nine, ten different species of different fish in it. Once you sort of gut it and fillet it and get it ready - that's where our work is - but once that's done, to serve it out onto the table is just very simple. And it's very quick to cook with, and it's very easy to use.
It's very popular because you find that people that come on holidays, that's what they're looking for. They want local produce, eh, local fish, local shellfish, anything that's local, they love it.
I've been using the Hebridean Smokehouse stuff and I'm quite enjoying it. I use the hot and cold smoked salmon, and I use their hot - their smoked scallops, which is very, sort of, different flavour. It's very interesting, so I do a platter of the three different ones. That's very popular. It's served with horseradish sauce. And I also use their sea trout, and the sea trout is just - it's been so popular this year. It's, and all I do is just - it comes filleted, ready for putting on the tray - and I just plain grill with butter, and that's it. Don't do anything else to it, and serve with fresh local vegetables and it's absolutely gorgeous.


text:
A Fresh Perspective on Prometheus, 2012
(Click on images to see larger)
Millions of people photograph New York's Rockefeller Center every year. They're drawn to the sunken plaza, the fountain, the magnificent Art Deco GE Building with its Diego Rivera frescos and the Radio City Music Hall.
For me the appeal has always been the gilded statue of Prometheus by Paul Manship that faces out over the sunken plaza. Prometheus, by the way, is a bit of a trickster from Greek mythology, known both for his conniving ways, his creation of man from clay, his theft of fire for human use, his championing of animal sacrifice and for his intelligence. He is also, if other stories from mythology are to be believed, a survivor.
I'm not sure which of these traits endeared him to John D. Rockefeller, Jr., who developed Rockefeller center. Maybe he liked the connection between Prometheus giving fire to mankind and Rockefeller's roots in oil. Whatever the case, there Prometheus is, out in front in all his golden glory.
There are several traditional positions for photographing Prometheus. One is from the staircase across the plaza. The shot there includes the sunken plaza, the statue and 30 Rock in the background. Here's an example. The problem with using this perspective is that Prometheus is almost always a small background element in the photograph.
A more interesting perspective is from the street level plaza directly behind and over the shoulder of Prometheus.
Prometheus, Over the Shoulders, 2003
On a recent trip to New York I had a few minutes to try to do something different. I've taken enough "expected" pictures of the area to last a lifetime. But there I was. So I might as well see what I could do.
Something "new" turned out to be making my photograph of Prometheus from something other than the usual perspectives. In this case, I used the statue Mankind Figure of Maiden, also by Paul Manship, as my foreground element. My favorite is the one shown at the top of this post. It's my favorite because it features the Maiden, a piece of art that's been moved around the plaza and tried in various places before finding it's current placement. Another shot using the Maiden as a foreground feature is shown below.
Prometheus Through the Maiden, 2012


text:
State of Grace:
The Joshua Elegies
by Alexis Rhone Fancher
Published by KYSO Flash Press, 2015
52 pages
"…not an abstract metaphor."
Review by Paul Sohar
Death is a ready-made dramatic situation; the word alone carries a heavy emotional weight and it is often used as a metaphor for the capricious and irrational aspect of life. However, Alexis Rhone Fancher was not looking for a metaphor when she set out to write her collection of poems State of Grace : The Joshua Elegies; death forced itself on her consciousness when her son died at an early age of twenty six, at a time when an adult life is supposed to take shape, standing on the threshold of hopes and ambitions coming true. Death hit the sensitive soul of this poet with all its cold reality, sometimes paralyzing her emotionally to such extent that her life became a series of irresistible crying spells. Her only defense against the cruel twist of fate was to write about it, to write about death as it affected her and not as an abstract metaphor. The resulting poems touch upon all the features of true grief, the self-blame, the sudden void caused by the departure of a loved one, and the search for a meaning, and they inevitably find expression in confessional style, in narrative free verse that verges on prose poetry, some seem like diary entries and yet some soar into the tone of true poetry. The best example of poetic and yet very sincere expression of her grief is
"When You Think You're Ready to Pack Up Your Grief":
Begin with his letterman's jacket.
Bundle it together with regret.
Don't tuck his senior portrait in the side pocket.
Lay it beside delicate items,
like feelings, face down;
place tissue paper on top.
When friends ask to help, don't
spread the grief around. Keep it for yourself.
When the suitcase won't close, don't sit on it.
Don't even try to shut it.
Notice the line break between the first on the second lines of this last stanza: she says don't but then stops the line there and starts the next line with the affirmative spread the grief around. Obviously, she needs to do both. She shows the same ambivalence about the meaning of the tragedy. How could this happen to a boy who was so full of life, so active in basketball and in love with powerful cars? She knows there's no meaning and yet she keeps probing; better that than letting emotions throw her into a deep depression and losing her own life.
Only the closing poem of this selection reaches for even higher artistic spheres:
"when her son is dead seven years"
a woman is skating barefoot on her sorrow,
her brain awash in the smell of his skin,
her arms shackled to the stars , a
pirouette of unmet promises,
regret, if she blames it on herself
she can fix it.
Perhaps she needed the separation of seven years before she could mount a truly memorable monument to the son she lost to cancer. Her more immediate reaction to the loss was too overpowering to yield to such treatment; the feelings were too raw at that point and she could only cry out in helpless agony or sometimes in fury at other people who could not understand her state of mind and said only inanities in their effort to express their condolences. But at that point no condolence was possible for her except in the words prompted by her pain; losing a child at any age is like losing part of one's life.
Apart from a few anecdotal poems that mar the somber spirit of this small collection with their chitchat tone (e.g.: "Death Warrant"), this book will stand not only as Fancher's memorial to her son's memory but as an ageless addition to the poetry of mourning.
About the reviewer:
A frequent contributor to Ragazine, Paul Sohar ended his higher education with a BA in philosophy and took a day job in a research lab while writing in every genre and publishing seven volumes of translations. His book, "Homing Poems", is available from Iniquity Press. Recent translation credits include a recent book of poems by the renowned Hungarian poet Sándor Kányádi as well as poems by US poets for Hungary's elite literary publication Magyar Naplo. He gives poetry readings throughout the United States and Europe.
Wish For Amnesia
by Barbara Rosenthal
Deadly Chaps Press, 2016
Pages 285, Price: $20.00
Wish For Amnesia:
So much for the Age of Aquarius
Review by Mike Foldes
Barbara Rosenthal sent me an early copy of this book, which I started to read and then put down when she wrote, "Oh, that's not the right copy… I'm still working on another draft. Wait for that one before you read it." So I did, fearing that it might be some time before she finished since she'd begun writing it more than 35 years earlier.
A year or so later I was relieved to receive the "final final" draft Published version — so I would have to wait no longer. While I don't know what she changed, it would surprise me not at all to discover the changes were many and had as much to do with handling the bulk minutiae that make this book an adventure in language, as well as an entertaining "Siddhartha-type" read. The leaps of faith are many, and while a few of those leaps are longer than some readers will go, there are both pleasant and disturbing surprises in store for those who do.
Briefly, the story revolves around four main characters, three of whom come of age in the '60s sub-culture dominated by sex, drugs and mysticism. The fourth being Jewel, the offspring of Caroline and Jack, who were introduced, and to some extent managed, by the third, Beatrice, a somewhat older, blind artist whose ability to "see" far surpasses the literal physiological meaning of the word.
This is not an easy book to slide into; you may have to work some to get into the rhythm of things and wonder whether you really need to know that "Scientia" is on the left and "Ars" on the right at the gate to Columbia University, but these are the kinds of things that pass through the minds of Rosenthal and her characters, and in doing so become over-coated with peripheral value:
"We are nearing the end of the Ages of Culture," he said, casually smiling to the small, privileged, inner group still dogging his steps, and he stopped to list as they occurred to him: "Age of Earth, Age of Order, Age of Esthetics, Age of Mechanics, Age of Biophysics, Age of Astrogenetics."
He laughed out loud. For each age a geodesic paperstraw star was imagined. He couldn't get this walk done fast enough.
Jack, an anti-establishmentarian by any standard, nevertheless achieves a level of recognition placing him in the higher echelon of diplomacy with a position at the United Nations. By the end of the book, in a nod to the Peter Principle, Jack reaches his natural level of incompetence.
His wife, Caroline, embodies ennui and emotional detachment exemplified by '50s and '60s stereotypes of housewives with successful husbands, including those with children, who find themselves at a loss simply being who they are. Caroline often wonders how she got where she is, turning to self-administered drug therapy, as if it would pave the path to understanding. She occasionally draws in an old "friend" whom she considers inferior, simply to make herself feel better despite the friend's fragilities.
One might say Beatrice mirrors the Cliff Notes' explanation of the character by that name in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing": She is likely to touch a responsive chord with many readers and playgoers today in light of current social ideas that encourage greater equality and self-assertiveness for women than has been traditional for women of the Western world. The traditional woman of the Elizabethan period, especially of Beatrice's class, is better represented by her cousin Hero — the naive, chaste, and quiet young woman of whom Beatrice is extremely protective. Beatrice is as cunning and forward as Hero is naive and shy.
Their precocious daughter Jewel, suffers the consequences of a physically absentee father, and an emotionally absentee mother. Of her family, she writes;
This is what my family thinks about time:
1) Caroline: The present is an imaginary location between past and future.
2) Jack: The present is a time of action produced by the (real) past and undertaken on behalf of the (ideal) future.
3) Beatrice: Past and future are only aspects of the present.
The surreality of the drama unfolds over a period stretching from WWII on a train to Auschwitz, to the end of the 20th Century, from Europe to North America and back again – this time to Italy — where Beatrice undergoes a magical recovery of sight in a denouement that brings the story full circle.
The book is a kaleidoscope of references to obscure and eclectic subjects evinced by Jewel, the self-indulgent Caroline, the in-over-his-head Jack, and the evil godmother Beatrice. As such, they are delightful to experience, especially since most are explained in one way or another saving the reader a trip to her Oxford dictionary or Britannica encyclopedia, or (more likely these days) his run to a computer to fact check with Google or Wikipedia.
But the story really is about Jewel, whose search for love and meaning is indebted to J.D Salinger, Christiaan Huygens, Isaac Newton, Herman Hesse, Jean Giradoux, Albert Camus, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Richard Farina, and others too numerous to mention. You get the idea. I, for one, thank Joseph Quintela for publishing "Wish For Amnesia," and I believe many other readers will, too.
About the reviewer:
Mike Foldes is founder and managing editor of Ragazine.CC. You can read more about him in About Us.


text:
George Darley
George Darley (1795 - 1846 / Dublin)
George Darley Quotes
The Phoenix
O Blest unfabled Incense Tree,
That burns in glorious Araby,
With red scent chalicing the air,
Till earth-life grow Elysian there!
Half buried to her flaming breast
In this bright tree, she makes her nest,
Hundred sunn'd Phoenix! When she must
Crumble at length to hoary dust!


text:
Thyroid Natural Supplements & Cures
www.PeterSmithUK.com © 2014 #2
Dr. Barns Basal Temperature Test
This simple test does not replace full laboratory blood work however it's a useful way to monitor your progress at home.
Leave a thermometer (already shaken down if necessary) by your bed ready for the morning.
Upon waking, place the thermometer in your armpit and lie on that side while lying completely still and relaxing for 10 minutes. It is imperative that you do not arouse or exert yourself before taking the temperature, for example getting out of bed for the toilet would produce useless results, even talking or reading will produce inaccuracies.
Repeat this procedure for 3-4 mornings. Women should do the test on the second, third, fourth and fifth day of
menstruating for the best results.
|Day 1
|Day 2
|Day 3
|Day 4
(total divided by 4)
The average of the readings should be between 97.8--98.2'F or 36.55--36.68'C. Lower readings indicate hypothyroid function (under active), higher readings indicate hyperthyroid function (overactive).
Natural Treatments for Thyroid Problems
To successfully treat thyroid problems you must sort out any health issues in your adrenal function and blood sugar such as insulin resistance, syndrome X or even just hypoglycaemia; you must also eliminate heavy metal toxicity if present from mercury and cadmium particularly see Heavy Metal Detoxification as these can interfere with thyroid function and prevent effective treatment. Once you've made a start addressing these issues you can start directly treating the thyroid with the combination of herbs and exercises.
If you've been taking 75 µg or less of thyroxin for less than 2 years it is definitely possible (not guaranteed of course) with the right combination of natural treatments to regenerate the thyroid sufficiently to be able to give up using thyroxin. If you can taking higher doses of thyroxin for longer periods of time it becomes less likely that you will be able to it up altogether, but it may be possible to reduce your prescription, and or stabilise your dosage if you have been having to increase it.
The herbal treatments below are part of the traditional naturopathic approach to treating thyroid problems, hard scientific research on their effectiveness has not been carried out.
Herbal Thyroid Remedies
More commonly known for its helpful effects in calming anxiety ashwagandha is also used to help regeneration healthy thyroid function.
Bladderwrack is used for hypothyroidism. It should be included in a hypothyroid treatment protocol, combined with other herbs and nutrients. This herb does contain a small amount of iodine and so in theory some people with Hashimoto's thyroiditis should avoid this herb, however the amount of iodine very small and if you are addressing the auto immunity aspect of Hashimoto's syndrome the small amount of iodine in bladderwrack should not present any problems and the overall therapeutic effect of this herb of regenerating thyroid function make it worth taking. I think the best current source of information on autoimmunity and thyroid health problems is: Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Syndrome? By Kharrazian.
GuggulGuggul is an herbal compound traditionally used in our ayuverdic medicine, today it is mainly known as a medicine for lowering cholesterol however it has also been shown to stimulate healthy synthesis of T3 hormones (Panda S, Kar A. Gugulu induces triiodothyronine production, Life Sciences. 1999; 65 (12): 137-141).
Motherwort and BugleweedThese 2 herbs are used for or hyper-thyroidism (overactive thyroid) and Graves' disease.
Thyroid Pituitary Dysfunction
One of the many hormones the pituitary gland releases this called thyroid stimulating hormone and excess or deficiency of this hormone from the pineal gland will result in an apparent imbalance in thyroid function. The primary herb used to regulate the function of the pituitary gland is called Agnes Castus or chaste tree berries.
Thyroid Nutritional Supplements
Iodine deficiency is quite common and if you are taking iodine supplements on top of a diet rich iodine containing foods can speed up your recovery. You can easily find iodine supplements from good health shops, ideally chose chelated organic formulations such as kelp rather than inorganic iodine like Lugols, the latter are less efficient but are very cheap and will still work. You can even use the old-fashioned iodine tincture that used to be used as an anti-septic to sterilise cuts, it's still available for purchase from independent chemists. A dab of this 2 ½% iodine tincture on the skin about the size of a UK to 10p coin (¾" inch or 2 cm) on the skin is a dose. What I like about this method is if you make a note of the length of time it takes for the steam to disappear and you notice that the length of time significantly increases from say 2 hours to 4 hours, it tells you that your body has absorbed enough iodine and you no longer need a daily dose. At this point reapply the dose once or twice a week until you noticed the time begin to increase again. It's important not to always apply this iodine in the same place as this can cause skin irritation, simply vary the site of application.
Foods exceptionally rich in iodine are sea vegetables or seaweed and cranberries. Add a few pinches of dried seaweed to soups and stews and you will easily cover your iodine needs; home-made cranberry chutney is delicious and easy to make, substitute xylitol for the sugar. Most seafood, fish, lobsters et cetera are rich in iodine as our potatoes and yoghurt, however improperly cooked potatoes can have a high glycaemic index and many people should avoid dairy because of allergy or mucus problems.
In the event of a nuclear radiation leak quickly flood your body with iodine from any source particularly potassium iodide to prevent your body from absorbing radioactive iodine.
Don't Take Too Much IodineTaking too much iodine over 1100 µg a day may sometimes actually be counter-productive and suppress thyroid function.
SeleniumSelenium is an essential cofactor for the enzyme that converts the thyroid hormone T4 into T3.
ZincZinc supplementation improves thyroid hormone production; zinc may also be helpful in reducing thyroid antibodies if thyroid autoimmunity is an underlying problem.
L TyrosineTyrosine is the amino acid precursors to thyroxine and supplementing it seems to make sense. For many years now I have always included the amino acid L tyrosine in my prescriptions for under active thyroid conditions and observed a significantly increased rate of recovery. Before I included tyrosine my combines treatments would tend to produce an increase in the Barns basal temperature test above of about 1°C per month and since including it I tend to achieve an increase of 1.5 to 2°C per month; however I highly respect the work of Kharrazian and in his book Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Syndrome? He advises against the inclusion of L tyrosine suggesting that it may suppress thyroid function. In my practice I will continue to use it because I see it significantly increasing the effectiveness of my therapeutic methods, I just want to mention the possibility that it may have the opposite effect; it may well be that there is some aspects of the treatment I use that prevents the antagonistic affect that Dr Kharrazian mentions.
Dietary and Lifestyle Practices for Thyroid Problems
It's very important to eliminate anything that causes ups and downs in your energy level and may put additional demands on your thyroid to maintain your energy, these include fluctuations in blood sugar and stress hormones.
Not addressing stress/adrenal hormone and blood sugar issues can prevent your efforts to restore thyroid health, don't think of them as separate issues and ignore them. One of the central techniques used in functional holistic medicine that makes it so effective is you treat all the body systems connected to the central issue, this reinforces the main treatment and eliminates inhibiting forces.
Thyroid and Stress ResponsesIt's very important to eliminating excess and inappropriate stress responses by following a relaxation training program, see The Stress Solution. You should probably also avoid stimulating caffeine at least during your recovery process.
If there is also adrenal dysfunction/fatigue present combine the relaxation response training with appropriate herbs and supplements including: pantothenic acid, eleuthero, Siberian ginseng, licorice et cetera
Thyroid and Blood Sugar
You must eliminate the ups and downs in your energy caused by wildly fluctuating blood sugar levels which puts pressure on thyroid. Fluctuations in blood sugar also increases inflammation in the body which further harms the thyroid. See Balancing Blood Sugar
It said that you should avoid soya and broccoli because they can inhibit the uptake of iodine however you can more than adequately compensate for that by supplementing your iodine intake.
Eat plenty protein and essential fatty acids to give your body the building blocks it needs to manufacture thyroid hormones and regenerate.
Coconut Fat
The medium chain length fatty acids from avocados, peanut butter and coconut oil can be easily absorbed and metabolised by the body for energy in a way that helps to stabilise our blood sugar. Coconut oil in particular is helpful for thyroid function and therefore should be included on a daily basis in the form of coconut fat and coconut cream added to food and used in cooking.
Exercises for Thyroid Health
Exercise in general improve circulation and blood sugar regulation both important for thyroid health however this specific exercise for thyroid health problems is the yoga shoulder stand. You must be careful with your neck and build up the amount of time you spend in this pose gradually, the goal is to spend 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a day in this particular yoga pose as it forces increased blood circulation through the thyroid. If you've never done this exercise before you should go to a yoga class and ask the teacher to show you how to do it to avoid injury.
Thyroid and Autoimmunity
If there's even a hint that your condition is caused by autoimmunity supplement high dose vitamin D3 (5,000-10,000 iu) which appears to help autoimmune mediated thyroid dysfunction, when you supplement high dose vitamin D3 also supplementing vitamin K2 to prevent soft tissue calcification. You should also go a hundred percent gluten free to remove the possibility that gluten sensitivity and antibodies are contributing to your problem.
Please help and support this site.
For the time being I've decided to make all my work freely available online rather than publishing it in a book and selling it. Instead of selling the information as an e-book and then promising to give you a refund if you're not satisfied I'm giving you the information first and then asking you to make a donation if you feel that you would have been happy to buy it as an e-book.
If you are unemployed or on a low income keep your money and spend it on your health.
Alternatively you could contribute to this site by helping me with the proofreading. People regularly point out that there's a large number of errors on my site which I find quite embarrassing, but I'm quite dyslexic and I don't notice them myself.
If you notice spelling and grammatical errors in the text please email me pointing out the page and paragraph of the error, I really appreciate it.
Be WellToday I primarily use nutritional medicine, cognitive hypnotherapy, NLP and Bicom therapy to treat mental, digestive and functional health problems like chronic fatigue and IBS.
I have extensive experience (both professional and personal) and several forthcoming books in nutritional approaches to balancing brain chemistry treating depression, bipolar syndrome and anxiety. You'll be able to read the most of the contents of these books for free on my balancing brain chemistry site.
In 2013 I published my first book Sleep Better with Natural Therapies
I practice at the Hale Clinic (central London) as a holistic medical practitioner and have been in practice since 1988.
Over the years I've trained in Nutritional /naturopathic medicine, Cognitive Hypnotherapy and NLP, body-centred psychotherapy, Chinese herbal medicine, Acupuncture, Bicom resonance therapy, meditation and Kundalini yoga.
Today combine the above techniques for a mind-body approach to health. I see clients for mental health problems (depression, bipolar syndrome, anxiety, drug addiction), digestive health (IBS, bloating, candida, constipation), chronic fatigue, imbalances in blood sugar, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, migraines.
For a more information on my practice and a list of conditions I treat click here About My Practice
For bookings call the Hale Clinic reception© Please feel free to download or print my work for personal use, I wrote it to help people. You can copy and distribute my work on your web pages and in literature but please give me credit for the fruits of my labour and don't turn yourself into a plagiarist. When you copy my work please indicate where you got the information from (e.g. from or according to the website balancingbrainchemistry "…") and include a reference/link to my name and the website or book you used. [#22]
020 7631 0156
Mobile 07941 331 329
My other site:
© PeterSmithUK.com –Holistic Medicine Consultant-
020 7631 0156
Mobile 07941 331 329
My other site:
© PeterSmithUK.com –Holistic Medicine Consultant-


text:
Zombie Horror Camp
With All Hallows' Eve falling rather inconveniently on a Wednesday this year, the folks from The Old Vic Tunnels and Time Out Live have decided to say hell with tradition and plan three nights of frightening fun for your Halloween weekend instead. Be prepared for a full-on Halloween onslaught including voodoo doll making, a grotesque strip club and the most horrifying of all, the zombie run! With DJ sets from The Horrors DJ's (Sat), Izzy Lawrence (Fri), Guilty Pleasures DJ's (Thu), Gary Powell - The Libertines (Sat), Robots in Disguise (Fri), Nick Hollywood & White Mink (Thu), Feeling Gloomy (Fri), Adam Ficek - Babyshambles (Sat) and more, you can shake off the shock and dance the night away, 'Thriller' style.
|Event website:
Average User Rating
1.8 / 5
Rating Breakdown
- 5 star:0
- 4 star:0
- 3 star:1
- 2 star:2
- 1 star:2
We arrived at 9pm and were at first excited as it seemed there was lots going on and we were impressed by the atmosphere. However, the poor management of the event soon became apparent: Poor management of bars. On both occasions that we went to the bar it took us over half an hour to get served by rather inexperienced and impolite staff. There was clearly not enough staff employed for the number of guests. No information regarding the zombie run events and the night vision room. We saw one blackboard advertising these but this did not let us know that both events ended at midnight. We queued first for 50 minutes to get into the night vision room and were then told it was unlikely we would get in and were advised to go to the zombie run instead. Annoyed at having wasted nearly an hour we took the advice but then waited outside the zombie room for another 30 minutes. Eventually another customer went through to see why it was taking so long as your staff had no idea why it was taking so long. The customer found that the actors were packing up and leaving; no one had come to tell the group of us waiting outside. The member of staff who had been guarding the door was clearly very embarrassed at the distinct lack of organisation. Another half an hour was wasted and we were ready to go home. If these events were running only until 12am why was this not information clearly displayed so we could make the decisions ourselves rather than having no control of what we did with our time. Given the choice, we would not choose to wait in queues for an hour and a half for nothing. Additionally, why were these events even finishing at 12am when we had paid until 2am? Furthermore the security staff were extremely aggressive in dealing with my complaint, and could see no wrong in the way the queues had been handled. Thank you to the much more polite gentleman who did listen to my complaint and advised me to email firstname.lastname@example.com as there was nothing he could do. I find it hard to believe that after two previous nights, such issues had not been ironed out. Having paid £27.50 and not having experienced either of the main events advertised, I find this entirely unsatisfactory and respectively ask for a refund. I look forward to your reply as per my email dated 7.10.12.
Poorly organised event, aggressive security staff, poor music (well advertised but not very well executed). Ideally I would like a refund because there was nothing organised to justify paying £26.50. If I want to play on a bouncy castle and swings I could do that for free...
Very poor organisation: events finished way too early and even made people wait for an hour and then decided to just close the event! Not worth the money paid for the tickets ...
As a suitable venue, I would give this 5 stars, dank musty with long shadows cast across the walls. As for the horror camp, there were 3 disappointing points. 1. Very little audience participation. There were very few actors and those were far outnumbered by the many unfriendly and sometimes aggressive security staff. This also seemed unnecessary given that there was a relatively mellow atmosphere - more like a school disco than a wild rave. 2. The events such as the zombie run and voodoo workshop finished far too early. 3. The DJ sets were lazy to say the least. Yet again, school disco comes to mind.
Really disappointing, failed to make use of a superb venue, a mish mash of good ideas but poorly executed and a low turn out. Extremely bad value for money.


text:
Last week on Thursday the 25th of August a Cultural Festival was held by Glenbrae School.
Students picked some groups they wanted to take part in and their was also class items and i was only performing in the class item that's it but it was still fun because we got to watch the other groups perform their dances, and the groups i wanted to join was the
- Samoan Sasa
- Kapa Haka
- Samoan Girls
- And more.
By Salote Ata'ata


text:
Fun Ideas Productions -- Multi-Media Print & Video. Mark D. Arnold, Writer, Artist, Sales, Video Production
Monday, December 05, 2011
Me and Miss Yvonne
I was working at the Super Toy Show last Saturday and got my picture taken with the most beautiful woman in Puppetland, Miss Yvonne. I also got her to sign my "Pee-Wee Herman Show" DVD which had previously been signed by Pee-Wee himself. This is the DVD of the show that he did live prior to "Pee-Wee's Playhouse". Of course, Pee-Wee and Miss Yvonne appeared together recently on Broadway in a "Pee-Wee Herman Show" reunion. She was very nice...as you can see.
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Vaga de Sr Public Policy Associate
Uber em São Paulo - SP
Descrição da Vaga
We're changing the way people think about transportation. Not that long ago we were just an app to request premium black cars in a few metropolitan areas. Now we're a part of the logistical fabric of more than 600 cities around the world. Whether it's a ride, a sandwich, or a package, we use technology to give people what they want, when they want it.
For the people who drive with Uber, our app represents a flexible new way to earn money. For cities, we help strengthen local economies, improve access to transportation, and make streets safer.
And that's just what we're doing today. We're thinking about the future, too. With teams working on new modalities, self-driving cars and even urban air transportation, we're in for the long haul. We're reimagining how people and things move from one place to the next.
About the Role
We are looking for someone to work on our Government Affairs & Policy team in Northeast. You will report directly to the Head of Public Policy in Brazil and impact our operation in the region
What You'll Do
- Supporting Uber's Government Affairs & Policy team in Northeast (Recife and region)
- Establishing Uber's brand and profile with policy makers—including governments, third parties and academics
- Working to ensure that the regulatory framework in every country supports ridesharing apps like Uber
What You'll Need
- A minimum of 5 years in government affairs is expected, but we will consider candidates with less experience if they meet our other requirements
- Fluency in English and Portuguese, both oral and written
- To be a self starter: Stuff changes fast in our world so you'll need to be highly adaptable as well as calm under pressure
- To be a great advocate: You'll need the intellectual fire power to grasp complex policy issues as well as the ability to articulate clearly and simply how apps like Uber can help improve transportation for everyone—both orally and in writing
- To be a strong campaigner: Smartphone apps are disruptive, and the interests being disrupted are deeply entrenched. So you'll need to put together proactive campaigns involving passengers, drivers and third parties that demonstrate there's a better alternative to today's outdated status quo. That means having a bias for action in everything you do—and a willingness to engage in debates, that can often become heated
- To be a team player: We're looking for well organized people who enjoy working with others to get stuff done—and who can deal with the ambiguity that sometimes comes from working cross-functionally
- The position will be based in our office in Sao Paulo * ***
About the Team
Our Public Policy Team is responsible for working with policy makers and third parties to make the positive case for change. That's partly about building lasting relationships in the cities where we operate with politicians and their staff so they understand the benefits of this new model. It also about figuring out the best local regulatory framework and then developing campaigns to push reform through.


text:
How to buy tickets
On Line
Click any of the 'Buy Tickets' boxes to be taken to our online ticketing site.
Registration is not required; we just need an email address so that we can send you your ticket.
Please print your ticket at home and bring it along to the show or use your phone or tablet to display your ticket to us. Payment can be made by credit or debit card.
There is no additional cost for booking online.
By Phone
Box office telephone number : 01988 850368
Pay by debit or credit card. We will email your ticket to you if possible, or if you do not have email we can keep it for you to collect here from our refreshment room on arrival or we can post it to you.
The Swallow Theatre is privately owned and operated. There are no staff other than the owners. So please be patient if we cannot answer your call immediately. There is a telephone answer machine available when we are not available to take your call in person: please leave your contact details and we will call you back.
By Email
You can email us at firstname.lastname@example.com with the details of the tickets you wish to buy. If you give us a phone number we will call you back and complete the booking, alternatively we can email you back with availability and details of how to pay by bank transfer.
Please note that your booking is not confirmed until we have received your bank payment. This may take 48 hours to process.
We would encourage you to use online booking which reserves your ticket immediately.
By Post
Write to us listing the tickets you require and send a cheque made payable to 'The Swallow Theatre'. Please note that it may take us 48 hours to process your letter from the date of receipt, or longer if we are away. We would encourage you to use online booking which reserves your ticket immediately.
On The Door
Any tickets not sold in advance may be purchased on the door.
Please bring cash as the theatre is three miles from the nearest ATM, and we do not yet accept card payments except for telephone and online bookings.
We would encourage you to book in advance to avoid disappointment in the case of a show being sold out. You can phone us on 01988 850368 to check last minute availability, but if we are busy looking after performers and audience we may not be able to take the call.
Tickets can be sent to you by email, by post or we can keep them for you to collect here from the refreshment (The Sumner Room) room on arrival.


text:
That didn't happen.
I for one, am glad to have gotten through October... Everyone in our little family is still SUPER tired and trying to regroup.
That having been said, I still want to share all the pictures and projects that we did -- and I will be attempting to get them all posted and up (and done with) so we can move on to Thanksgiving!
So, here is how our Gallon Ghosts came out!
I saw this online at the end of September and just knew
we had to do it!
We saved our milk gallons for about three weeks
(we go through a bit of milk...)
The kids and I made ghost faces on them with a big Sharpie
and Dad cut a hole
(well, a square)
in the back --
and then we just bunched a bunch of Christmas lights into the back and lined them all up ~
DJ wants to save them, but I think
we will just make new ones every year!


text:
Sales Ended
Event description
Famous for hosting London's biggest terrace parties, ABODE has advanced on the rapid road to growth and progression since the days of Studio 338. Reflecting upon their success, Abode have hosted their own Ibiza residency at Sankeys, their own festival called Abode in the Park and will this year host their first festival overseas called Abode on the Rock in Malta. They will occupy dance floor proceedings over in the Terrace this summer. Meanwhile, in the Club Room, Do Not Sleep will continue their impeccable track record of carefree dance floor camaraderie. Having arrived on the White Isle back in 2015, Do Not Sleep have long been flying the flag for quality music. With previous residencies at the likes of Privilege, Space and Sankeys, their spiritual home for 2018 will no doubt further enhance their commitment to exploring the sounds of the underground. Signifying a changing of the guard, ABODE & Do Not Sleep Ibiza 2018 will usher in a new clubbing generation as they command Thursday nights at Amnesia for 16 weeks from 14th June until 27th September.


text:
Service Times
Sundays @ 8am, 9:30am, 11am and 6pm | Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
Plan your visit
We strive diligently for your first visit to Faith to be warm, friendly, and enjoyable. You will experience inspiring music, helpful teaching, friendly people, and a place where you belong and feel welcome. Here are a few answers to your questions and what you might expect on your first visit.Learn More
Watch or Listen
Recent Messages
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Sunday, January 13, 2019


text:
Spirit Yacht Bow Roller Fabricated At Fox's Marina
Fox's Stainless has for some time now been heavily involved in fabrication work for Spirit Yachts. These beautiful yachts are built just up the river from Fox's in Ipswich Marina. The latest fabrication is a bow roller with a tilting anchor launch system for the Spirit 54. It has been manufactured from 6mm 316 Stainless to exacting standards
Read More


text:
Black Gate Capacitors
The Best, Yet Rarely Used!
Or, how Audio got into the sad state it's
and how we're slowly climbing toward the light again.
Mr. Martin Colloms, of Hifi News fame, wrote a review in the July 2002 issue in high praise of Black Gate™ capacitors. (See piece in the Kit & Component Intro page for more of this.) Martin essentially says that without Black Gate™ capacitors in an audio product, it can hardly be deemed top quality, or as he puts it, and I quote directly, " Even the lowest-cost types are rewarding, while the top components in my view change the rules for high quality audio equipment design."
I have known this for over 15 years and
as a result we have used Black Gate™ capacitors increasingly since the
Audio Innovations days in the late 1980's, and have spent the past 10
years developing circuits, designs and other complementary components which
aim to take the maximum benefit from the Black Gate™ capacitor. This
work is ongoing and will probably never end, because as soon as you have covered
new territory, you realize that there is more beyond that, which is partly
what makes this pursuit so interesting and rewarding.
Why are most audio manufacturers not taking the benefit of the "Black Gate™ Advantage" ?
To better understand this we need to look
at two aspects of what makes the audio industry "tick". Martin
Colloms alluded to this in his earlier review in the June issue 2002 of the
Level Five Audio Note™ system, when he wrote on page 26, "These
ineffable old tubes, (note: Martin is referring here to the 1930's single
plate 2A3), cost hundreds of pounds and are very rare. Yet in this context
they are not for keeping, they are for using, like vintage wine. Such sound
qualities are far removed from the usual, where aspects such as slam, macro
dynamics, dynamic range and neutrality help describe and differentiate between
mainstream hi-fi units and generally stand us in good stead."
How have these terms helped the audio industry?
It seems that most companies inherently
feel the need to build more complicated circuits and make them "bigger"
in order to increase price and "improve" performance. This "logic"
is what has driven most audio companies since the 1960's and conforming
to this is essential in order to be accepted as a "real player"
in the market. The market perception of "quality" can therefore
be summarized as follows; quality means ever larger, (to get more power or
facilities or just pander to male insecurities, perhaps?), and more complicated
circuitry in bigger and better-finished boxes, using the same inexpensive
components as in less expensive products, just making them bigger and more
Give the customer what he wants!
A splendid old marketing chestnut. What
this really means is that smart manufacturers should appeal to and trigger
our most primitive, unsophisticated and deeply seated immediate responses,
instead of selling on the basis of what experience and intellect have shown
is better. This leads down a road of pseudo-improvements rather than real
development, creating the illusion that we are on a constant road of upwards
development. Within this value system and tradition, expensive components
like Black Gate™ do not count, as they do not have external status or
Audio Survivor
The main reason this value system has survived
for so long is that the alternative, truly audio-oriented quality components,
developed for sound rather than just simple technical parameters, did not
really exist in the 1960's and 1970's when the central trends
and tenets in audio developed. The other reason is that there is an economic
advantage to this way of doing things! By having cheap components, (even if
there are a lot of them), in big fancy boxes, the differential between cost
of parts and the retail price is vast, leaving much greater profits to be
spent on advertising, promotion, etc. More money for a bigger drum is always
an attractive incentive.
All of the above
comes at the expense of better sound and developments in that direction.
I spent 10 years studying these phenomena, first from outside the industry and then from 1978 from inside the industry, Initially I was in awe of the great brands of the 1970's, however, the more I studied and learned about the history of audio, heard current equipment in direct comparison to 10 or 20 or 30 year old equipment, and especially after I started collecting records seriously in the early 1980's, I realized that the value system and its resultant products, whether hardware or software, are completely misguided and wrong! It demonstrably does not lead to improvement in musical enjoyment. (Coincidentally, it also does not help us pass on our musical heritage to the next generation in a way that makes them appreciate how wonderfully marvelous, spectacular and beautiful it all is; how we should be grateful for its very existence and feel humble in its presence.)
Everything you learned in Audiophile School is Wrong. Now What?
What then should be put in place of the current system of technology and evaluation?It took me, with the help of many friends and collaborators, (special thanks here goes to Leonard Norwitz, whose musical knowledge and intellectual clarity are immense), the Comparison by Contrast method was born, refined and formulated. (See article, "The Road to Audio Hell" elsewhere on the web site.)
With this "tool" in hand, I went searching for equipment that sounded better when selected by the method. To my initial surprise, I found shockingly little: the Snell loudspeakers (only the early types like the A/II, A/III, E/II, J/II and the Type K), the Spatial Coherence pre-amplifier, the Rappaport Amp-1 to name a few. To my astonishment, the most successful products at coping with "Comparison by Contrast" were more than 15 years old (in 1980, that is!) and the further back I went the better some of the products, especially the amplifiers, turned out to be.
This lead me to a serious study of the earliest audio technologies and the history of recorded music and its reproduction in general. Not being an engineer, I was unable to replicate any of the circuits I found and most of the 1930's amplifiers I acquired could not be made to work, so I had to wait many years to test my evaluation theory on these circuits. During the 1980's I applied many of the ideas that I had picked up from these studies in the products under the Audio Innovations brand, and when I sold the brand to concentrate on the work with Mr. Kondo on developing Audio Note™.
Parts is Parts. NOT!
Having experienced single-ended and transformer-coupled amplification as early as in 1986, the shock of hearing the first all silver-wired audio chain in 1992 was profound and led me to realize that components and materials choices in audio are not only far more important for the sonic end result, but also a far more exacting science than perhaps anyone had ever believed. (That has not changed much yet, but it will!) With this knowledge in mind, I was determined to find out how far the envelope would stretch.
I had learned in the early 1980's that the parts used directly in the signal path have a great influence on the overall voice of the piece of equipment in question. I am still learning how to squeeze the best voice out of the best components and circuits and the Black Gate™ experience has been, and still is, a great learning platform from where one can continuously find little incremental improvements. I had already discovered paper-in-oil capacitors in 1978, about the same time I got hold of the first Shinkoh tantalum resistors and silver cables. Thus began a major revision of materials, components and methodologies, together with a serious R&D program in 1992 when the collaboration with Kondo-san began in earnest.
The Audio Note™ Level System is Born.
The 1992 "silver" system experience made me think a great deal about how the quality of pure, well-applied materials affected the overall result and how the increases in costs were largely offset by the correspondent improvement in sound quality, so when I sat down and formulated the early Audio Note™ UK product range, I decided to base it on three inter-supporting ideas:
1) The development of an end-to-end, top-to-bottom, full-range product range targeted strictly at two channel music reproduction
2) Using a system of "platforms" to allow me to build the entire product range, around a few basic, but good quality designs and circuits
3) Engineering these platforms in such a way that it would allow us to use basic components in the cheaper products, but to offer better and better versions, with a higher level of sound quality at more money
This philosophy of utilizing the same essential circuits or designs and increasing sonic performance through well thought out component upgrades is unique in audio, but is gaining in recognition slowly but surely, it is time consuming and expensive to apply as it places huge demands not only on your knowledge and understanding of the technologies and materials involved, but also on inventory, inventory management and finance, and as a result is unlikely to become the industry standard, as it is neither convenient nor mega-profitable. What it does provide, is an increasingly stable platform from which to build upon and apply one's knowledge and experience.
The gradual recognition, (amongst the more informed DIY'er and more broadminded audio engineers - an enlightened group Mr. Colloms has now joined), of the utter superiority of the Black Gate™ capacitors, is improving the understanding and appreciation of the effectiveness of this methodology and for that I am both gratified and grateful.
A Method to the Madness
The next question was, "How do we present this very in-depth full-range product range in such a way that it is comparatively easy for the customer and the dealer to find his/her way around it at all the different price and performance points?" The solution was to break the range down into several levels, each defined by its performance and associated with the componentry and material choices which make the performance possible.
This is precisely the reasoning behind the Audio Note™ Level System, to create a "grid" providing an overview of the Audio Note™ product line with a clear association between price and quality. With this tool, the customer can immediately identify the level of sonic improvement relative to price AND more importantly, clearly verify this improvement relative to cost when listening to and comparing the products from each level. In addition, each level is tied to a set of technological parameters, interesting for those who have the interest, and hardly damaging the minds and ears of those who do not!
As with most of what we do, this level of effort to inform and educate our existing and prospective customers is truly unique and will probably remain so.
All material copyright Audio Note (UK) Ltd., unless otherwise stated. Audio Note (UK) Ltd. reserve the right to change, modify, add to, or remove any of the content of this site at any time without prior notice. Further, images on this site may differ from current models or specifications.


text:
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Bruce Springsteen: We Take Care of our Own (2012)
Though I do love Springsteen a tiny bit more each day I'm on this earth, I'm no uncritical fan. I would argue that, while he's never released a terrible Self-Portrait-like album, he's had enough critic-proof middling albums that new releases can be met with some skepticism. That said the lead-off single to the forthcoming Wrecking Ball, "We Take Care of our Own" sounds melodic, triumphant and like a big middle finger to the religion of Republicanism still gripping his land (and by extension much of our world). Rock on Bruce!
(Watch on YouTube)
Bruce Springsteen Homepage
11 comments:
- AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Well you and Brucie can go fuck yourselves.....elitist little bastard.....and yes, this is anon....I've seen what "liberals" can do to others when provoked....by the way, this is what you wanted isn't it?ReplyDelete
Love "anonymous" douche-baggery on the weekend internets.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Love "weekend "cocksuckery" and people showing just how stupid they are AND, telling us WHO they are!ReplyDelete
Dear TrollReplyDelete
I'm all for political debate with those who do on hide behind safe anonymity and crude invective.
Thanks for making me laugh!
Gee, that wee troll sure has a potty mouth!My late WW II vet father would often say 'Didn't we beat those ******s in the 1940s'.Unfortunately ...no.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Hey, i love Bruce so much, but this is the same old shit which got me thinking yesterday, he has nothing worth saying, he hasn't been relevant since "The Rising" (Radio Nowhere was a great song though) and he's better off retiring. I repeat, i love Bruce's music but he's an elitist so anybody that promotes his new shit helping him retire even richer can fuck themselves, musicruinedmylife included.ReplyDelete
Dear Troll,ReplyDelete
See how in the first half you tried to construct a comment that might've made for a discussion but then you panicked at the sight of your own rationality and reverted to telling anyone who disagreed with your highly subjective opinion to go 'fuck themselves." We all have opinions but personally attacking those with whom you just happen disagree with is less than worthless.
- AnonymousJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:40 AM
I think that Super Dome line could have been dropped since the people were left stranded and starving in head and hurricane waters after Katrina. Did not take care of our own that day!ReplyDelete
Was fortunate enough to see him in Nashville a few years back -- incredible showman!ReplyDelete
Thanks for clicking the COMMENTS link.
Now that you're here,I should mentions that
without reader feedback blogs slowly wither and die


text:
Tibur Vutha
Markl Hoenheim
A Wizard with a life-long dream to be accepted into the Arcane Order.
Markl is a grouch old man with a flare for showmanship. He enjoys rainbows, dressing flashy, making fun of people and bending people to his will with the help of his scary body guard, Mordrog.
His life long goal has been to be accepted into the Arcane Order. He has applied many times and has never received a response.


text:
LakeshoreImages Home Page
2011 Trip across the US
2012 Trip across the US
2014 Trip across the US
2015 Trip to Alaska
Other Trips
Previous Page
Next Page
A couple more meteors last night, but I wouldn't call it a storm. In any case, it soon got too cold to stand outside & watch. I did catch one through the trailer back window after climbing back inside.
Another slow day. I walked to the gas station for coffee, then I set up the hummingbird feeder, put down my door mat, did some housecleaning, and sat around and read. Spent some time on the fiberglass forums, answered some email, and did little else.
Dinner was a Bubba Burger & eFoods Tortilla soup. The eFoods soup is part of a sample packet I sent for a couple of years ago. Freeze dried stuff that is suppose to keep for years. It was a free sample, however you do have to put up with monthly email for the rest of your life if you order it. Actually, it was pretty good. My only gripe is they stated it was "X" number of meals, but the packaging was 4 meals per envelope, so making it for one doesn't work well. I had the impression it came as individual meals. In any case, I can't complain about the cost or quality.
Until Tomorrow -
Previous Page
Next Page
This page is maintained by: firstname.lastname@example.com
Last Update: December 16, 2015


text:
The second part of the amazing June Releases for A2Z Scraplets has gone up today!! Checkout the blog post here and below are a couple more examples from me using some gorgeous Scraplets!
This first layout I have created using the new "Crocodile Tears" Title Chipboard. Isn't it cute?!
This super fun and sulky layout was created using the gorgeous Bright Side Papers from My Minds Eye as well as some of the Die Cuts from the Same Collection. You can purchase this entire collection in 2 parts from Passion 4 Paper here.
The gorgeous Chipboard Title was decorated firstly with a coat of Gesso. I then coloured in the Crocodile with some Water Colour Pencils trying my best to add shading LOL. My shades of green were limited so they ended up looking best mixing the colours a lot LOL. You get the idea. After the Water Colour Paints were dry (I did a couple of coats for the pop of brightness) I have doodled around the lines that were etched on the Crocodile with a Sharpie. I then went over the eyes and teeth with an Opaque White Pen because I had let some drips of Watercolour go over them accidently.
Then the Crocodile Tears Font simply had a layer of Distress Stickles Rock Candy. I just love these Stickles because they aren't like glitter.
Checkout those gorgeous Wooden Buttons from Handmade Halo! Click here to see their awesome range of amazing Wooden Buttons and here are the new release wooden buttons.
The next layout I have to share with you all today is using the fabulous new "FUN Addict Title" Scraplet plus I have used the fabulous "Nested Cogs Set" also from A2Z Scraplets.
This gorgeous layout has been created using "A Boys Life" Collection Papers from Echo Park. This collection is also available from Passion 4 Paper here!
The fabulous Chipboard title was decorated with various mediums. Firsly I coated the word Addict with a coat of Viva Metal Colour Silver Paint. I then placed a Black Piece of Cardstock underneath the word FUN and adhered in place. I filled in the word FUN with some Glossy Accents and allowd this to dry. Once this was dry I have sprayed the entire Chipboard title with Sunflower Sparkle Perfect Pearls Mist and dried with my heat gun. Finally the word FUN got some Red Distress Stickles then voila!
The Cogs were all sprayed with Dylusions Ink Sprays and followed by Perfect Pearls Mists. (Dylusions Colours: Lemon Zest, London Blue, Postbox Red & Cut Grass). (Perfect Pearl Mist Colours: Sunflower Sparkle, Forever Red, Sour Apple & Blue Rasberry).
Once the Cogs were dry I have doodled faux stitching around the edges.
I also doodled around the page and papers and added some little stars for fun. Lastly I added some Tim Holtz Word Bands over some Stickers from "A Boys Life" Collection
The next and last layout I have to share today is using another amazing new release Chipboard Title "Can't wait to meet you"
This gorgeous layout was created using the My Minds Eye Follow Your Heart & Miss Caroline Collections. This layout is very basic for me but I love it. Sorry about the crooked photo I have only just realised.
This gorgeous Chipboard was created by using some Acrylic Paint as a base followed by some Crackle Paint on the words and then some Lindys Stampgang Creme Brulee Cream Starburst Spray over the whole surface. Once this was dry I have used a rubon over the Pregnant lady silhouette. This was just a Pink Paislee Background Rubon that I had in my stash so I am unsure if they are still available but I love how easy it is to add beautiful patterns with these.
Well that is is from me for now but until next time....happy scrapping!


text:
Creepy Crawlies
I don't know what posessed me to dream this, but I had a Fear Factor type dream.
I was sitting in the back seat of a car... when I looked out the front window, only to notice some sort of snake coiled around the windshield wipers... at first it did not freak me out. But then I noitced some spiders crawling around out there too!!! Then I realized that they are not just on the outside of the car, but they were also on the inside, with ME!!!! I wanted to get out of that back seat, but as I motioned over to get out the passenger side, a HUGE spider crawled across the door near the handle! Yikes, I was in such a panic to get out of that car, I barely waited for the spider to get out of my way.... I burst out of there like a bat out of hell!
End Dream sequence
What do you think that means?