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Arshi moments story no.10 (After marriage...but lots of rabba ve's!)
Arshi moments story no.10 (After marriage...but lots of rabba ve's!) (By Crazyforarshi) (Thanked: 50 times)
Arnav sat at his desk in his office, the glass walls around him making him feel exposed. For the first time since he'd bought the place, he wished that he'd had the walls opaque instead of clear so that everybody would stop staring at him. He didn't care if he couldn't see what they were doing; if he didn't have control. His wedding ring wrapped around his finger for the past month, it still burnt into his skin every day. He hated how they'd gotten married, he'd always wanted to have her but after what he saw...no. He wouldn't let her distract him...but she always did. She always invaded his thoughts, leaving him perturbed. He clenched his fist and punched the table, angry at himself for not allowing his mind to be free of her. Squeezing his eyes shut, he tried to regain calm. 'Cling cling cling...'
'Oh no...' Arnav thought to himself.
Khushi walked into his office, a big smile on her face that slowly evaporated when she saw his look of anger. She supposed it was from the noise of her anklets that always seemed to frustrate him nowadays.
'I brought you lunch!' she said, feigning happiness and skipping to his desk. Without asking him, she pushed all of his things off of the desk and lay all of the dabba's in their place.
Arnav clenched his teeth. 'How many times have I told you not to disturb me? And how many times have I said that I dont want your foo-' Arnav was interrupted as Khushi shoved some food into his mouth.
'Enough of your talking, eat for once!' she said merrily, putting more into his mouth before he could object. 'Besides look at y-' she also stopped as she realised that Arnav had frozen whilst chewing. She looked up to see that she had subconsciously laid her hand on his cheek to turn his face towards her so that she could feed him, and she'd left it there. They looked into each other's eyes intently. Khushi reluctantly pulled her hand back and handed him the dabba. She turned away.
'I'm going to-' she started, but was whisked around by Arnav's force.
'I told you I don't want your food damn it! How many times before you get it into your head? When we're together in a room then you can stop acting as if we're happily married because to me, you're nothing! So don't touch me, don't feed me...don't even look at me when we're alone!' he yelled at her whilst grabbing onto her arms. Khushi looked up at him, her terrified eyes full of tears. Raising her hand, she was about to push his hands off of her arm but then remembered his words, telling her not to touch him. She stopped herself and stepped back. Arnav realised that she'd taken his words to heart and felt regret at telling her not to touch him. His heart ached when he saw how scared she was, how tears filled her eyes. Khushi stood there, trying to compose herself and then quickly ran out of his office. Arnav let out a sigh...his mind went back to when she stopped herself from touching him and the regret surged through him again.
'No...I won't let her get to me.' he thought, but he couldn't help himself from feeling the guilt and pain of making her so scared, making her cry. Especially since she had fed him, cared enough to see him eat. Arnav sat confused, if she truly loved Shyam then why would she be caring for him even when nobody could see? His mind went round in never-ending circles, anger sweeping over him as she bombarded his mind once more. He turned around in infuriation and looked down into the workplace through the glass windows. His eyes caught Khushi, distributing food boxes to everyone, smiling and being happy. He could see that she had cried even more once she'd left the office, the streak marks still lay on her face. He could also see that her smile wasn't true, that deep down there was a girl who was hurting. But then why would she have cheated?
A new story for you all, I know you dont want anymore MU but this is the realities of their wedding with their fights but that also has lots of Rabba Ve's and a lot less of Shyam involvement!
please do comment as it means a lot, and any Rabba Ve moments that you want then please request for and I will incorporate them all into my story :)
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Arshi moments story no.10 (After marriage...but lots of rabba ve's!) (By Crazyforarshi) (Thanked: 45 times)
As the day went on, Arnav's anger mounted. He had watched Khushi secretly until she'd left to gone home. Before she left, she'd looked up into his office fleetingly...as if wondering whether to say goodbye but had thought better of it and just left. Arnav was furious...was it because she'd left without telling him? Or was it because he secretly wanted her to stay in his office, spreading happiness and laughter to everybody? He pounded his fist again and angrily got hold of his glass of water and took a long sip. Slamming the glass on the table, he got out of his office and shut his door so hard that it made his windows rattle. Whilst driving home, flashbacks of when Khushi sat next to him in the passenger seat tormented his mind. He wrung the steering wheel in his hand, leaving imprints of his fingers in them because it was such a habit. As Hariprakash opened the door to him in the RM, he noticed himself scanning the surroundings for Khushi. He cursed himself for wondering where she was and headed for his room. He opened the door and heard the door chimes jingle, he shut his eyes in anger but his face relaxed when he sensed her in the room. He quickly looked up to see Khushi jump at the sound of him entering the room. She quicky advanced to the opposite side of the room, avoiding eye contact, and busied herself with folding clothes. Arnav banged the door close, making Khushi jump once more. He studied her body language, she looked tired and vulnerable. Tear marks were skidded down her cheeks and her eyes were red. Arnav felt disgusted in himself for making her feel scared of him, he wanted to run to her and hold her till she was scared no more. He resisted the temptation by clenching his fist and throwing his briefcase on the recliner. Khushi walked timidly to the recliner and picked his briefcase up to put it away, she didn't look at him. Arnav looked surprised at her gesture and almost said thank you to her, but stopped in the process. Khushi walked to the poolside to collect her dupatta's that were drying, Arnav could see that she was about to lose her footing and followed her out. Sure enough, Khushi's ankle twisted on her heel and she was about to go flying into the pull when Arnav pulled her towards him by her waist, the dupatta landing on top of them. Their surroundings turned pink as the dupatta's colour reflected off the light, and they gazed into each other's eyes deeply and intently, just like the old days. Khushi realised that she'd held on to Arnav for support and quickly retreated her hands. She looked down and mumbled a sorry.
'Khushi...' Arnav said gruffly, realising she still wouldn't touch him. She ignored him and quickly picked up the dupatta, walking back into the room. Anger welled inside of him once more.
'How many times have I told you not to walk away from me?' he shouted. Khushi continued to look down, her shoulders raised up as his shouting scared her. 'I'm talking to you!' he yelled, grabbing her by the arms. Khushi continuously looked down, tears welling in her eyes once again.
'Chote! Khushi! Come downstairs please!' Anjali called.
Khushi quickly moved back and ran out of the room, leaving an annoyed Arnav to dwell on how he had just treated her.
'Why do I care when I hurt her? Why do I care when she doesn't talk to me or touch me? It's better like that...atleast I thought it would be.' he thought.
'Chote!' Anjali called again, making him snap out of his reverie.
Downstairs, the whole Raizada family were assembled in the living area.
'What's going on Di?' Arnav questioned angrily.
'Me and Nani Ji have decided that we're all going to go on a picnic! And we'll set up a bonfire and all sit around the fire at night time together!' Anjali said. Everybody started to murmur in excitement, Khushi's eyes flickered up to look at Arnav, then she looked back down again.
'There will be no such thing.' Arnav said, silencing everyone.
'And why not?' Nani Ji said.
'Because you know I don't do things like that.' he retorted.
'Chote...please. You know i'll be upset if you don't come with us.' Anjali said.
Arnav stayed silent, while Anjali's face dropped and she was almost moved to tears.
'Fine...' he said giving in. Anjali squealed in delight and hugged Arnav, planting loads of kisses on his face. Arnav rolled his eyes, then smiled at her, hugging her back. Khushi looked at them wondering how somebody could have two completely different faces. She felt a pang of jealousy, then stopped herself, remembering that Anjali and Arnav shared a sibling connection like no other.
'Stop being silly Khushi! Your marriage is contractual.' she muttered to herself.
'What're you whispering to yourself Khushi bitia?' Nani Ji pondered. Arnav looked at Khushi on hearing her name. There eyes met.
Khushi: 'Kya? Mai? Nothing...I'm just...really excited.' she said, feigning happiness. Arnav could see the pain laced in her eyes.
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Arshi moments story no.10 (After marriage...but lots of rabba ve's!) (By Crazyforarshi) (Thanked: 33 times)
'Okay, well I'm going to prepare some food for the picnic. All of you take some rest and get ready to go tomorrow morning, okay?' Anjali said brightly. Everybody nodded.
'I'll help you Di.' Khushi said quietly. Arnav's head shot up, studying her and wondering how she could be so two faced. Sneaking around behind everyone's back and being with Shyam, yet acting so caring to Anjali...how false.
'Arre, nahin nahin Khushi! There's no need!' Anjali objected. Khushi ignored her and walked into the kitchen, her mind still wondering how Arnav was so two faced. With Anjali he was so loving and with her he was horrible...how false! Anjali shrugged her shoulders and went to work with Khushi.
Arnav went up to his room, mulling over Khushi's pretence. Shoving her thoughts to the back of his mind for the 100th time that day, he sat on his lounger and took out his book of boosting business and production levels, heavily engrossed and pleasured in what he read. Hours later, Arnav looked up at the clock and was surprised to find it was so late. Instinctively, he looked around the room for Khushi's whereabouts. He felt his heart dip a little as he realised she wasn't there, and then he threw his book across the room in anger. Anger that he cared about where she was. Feeling thirsty after his outburst, he went to his jug to get water and realised it was empty. He scrunched up his fist as he realised he'd have to go downstairs and see Khushi's face. Walking downstairs in a tirade, he approached the kitchen in a storm. He stopped as he saw Khushi and Anjali. Anjali yawned.
'Go to bed Di, i'll finish off the rest.' Khushi said with care.
'Nahin, its okay.' Anjali said.
'Go on, for me.' Khushi said, holding her by the shoulders and steering her out of the kitchen.
'You're so nice to me.' Anjali said, finally retiring to her room.
Khushi smiled to herself and busied herself in the kitchen. Flour was all over he hands and face. Arnav looked at her in disbelief, she had been so kind to his sister and for that he commended her. But he also observed how cute she looked, flour on her nose and all over her. He walked into the kitchen to get the water and pretended to ignore her. Khushi hadn't noticed his arrival. Accidentally, Arnav knocked the glass onto the table.
'Di...' Khushi said, her back turned to Arnav, 'I told you to go to be-' she turned around just then, flour in her hand when she bumped head first into Arnav. The flour flew everywhere, Arnav was covered in it.
'WHAT THE...' he yelled.
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Arshi moments story no.10 (After marriage...but lots of rabba ve's!) (By Crazyforarshi) (Thanked: 45 times)
Khushi's mouth opened wide in shock. 'Arre Devi Maiyya...why have you cursed me with eternal bad luck?!' she muttered quickly to herself, chewing on her nails.
'Khushi...' Arnav said angrily.
Khushi's head jerked up and she registered Arnav's appearance. Khushi's mouth closed as she began to laugh at his covered in flour. Arnav glared at her, shutting her up. But once again, she started to laugh.
'KHUSHI!' Arnav shouted.
Khushi almost jumped out of her skin. 'I'm so sorry...you just look so funny!' she said. Arnav gave her a furious look, scaring her. Khushi quickly got her hands and started to run them through Arnav's hair, trying to get the flour out of it. Arnav froze, not expecting her to react in such a way. He grabbed onto her wrist. Khushi stopped in the midst of what she was doing and slowly retreated.
'Sorry...I forgot I wasn't meant to touch you...' she said, looking at the floor.
Arnav rolled his eyes. 'I was going to say that it doesn't matter, I'll just go and clean up.' Khushi looked up at him, bewildered at his calm stature.
'...What?' Arnav said.
'Kuch...Kuch nahin...' she stammered. She turned away from him, about to walk away when Arnav pulled her back.
'Wait.' Arnav said. Khushi looked down at his hand holding onto her, then looked up at him.
'You have something there...' he said, and carefully got his index finger and wiped the excess flour off her nose. Khushi felt a shock in her body when she felt his touch, she almost craved it. Arnav looked down at the flour he'd wiped off and gave a little smile. He then looked back up at her, and let go of her arm. He turned to walk away.
'Thank you...' Khushi said quietly, mouselike. Arnav stopped in his tracks, his back still turned to her. He remembered her and Shyam and remembered how fake her politeness was. He turned his head to her.
'Don't think I care about you because of that.' he said, and walked away. Khushi felt her heart surge with pain. Tears brimmed her eyes as she fell out of her fairytale. Sighing to herself, she continued to finish the food.
As Arnav had gone to bed, he woke up several times during the night. He looked at the clock which stated '1.30 AM', and he looked at the bed. Khushi still wasn't there. He wondered what was keeping her up and subconsciously urged her to hurry up. Finally he heard the door open and her tiptoe in. SHe quietly closed the door, making an effort not to awaken a fully awake Arnav. He squinted in the darkness and saw streaks in the flour on her face, where the tears had washed away the flour in it's path down her cheeks. Anger infuriated him for making her cry once more. He heard her sniffle and she got changed in the bathroom. Once she'd finished, she went over to the recliner to look down at Arnav, and make sure he was okay. Seeing some flour on his forehead that he'd missed while washing up, she reached out a hand to gently brush it off. Remembering that she wasn't meant to touch him, she quickly withdrew her hand and sighing a little, stalked off to bed. In a matter of seconds, she was snoring. Arnav's eyes were wide awake as his forehead had heated up from her touch. He cursed himself once more for treating her like crap after she showed such care. Once again, his mind was in turmoil when he thought about why she would care about him even when nobody else could see, not even him, if she was so in love with Shyam.
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Arshi moments story no.10 (After marriage...but lots of rabba ve's!) (By Crazyforarshi) (Thanked: 36 times)
The next morning, Arnav woke up early. He glanced at the clock which stated '6.30AM'. Instead of trying to get some more sleep, Arnav decided to take a shower and get changed so him and Khushi didn't quarrel again. He looked down at her angelic face while walking past her to go to the bathroom, almost knocking straight into the door as he was so lost in her beauty.
'At least when she's asleep she's not blabbering.' he muttered to himself. After having a bath and getting ready, Arnav saw that it was beginning to get late and Khushi still hadn't woken up. He thought that she must still be tired from staying up late that night. Knowing that she'd have to awaken soon, Arnav tried to wake her up.
'Khushi..' he said gruffly. 'Get up.' He received no response from her. He prodded her harshly in the shoulder, trying to arouse her. Khushi sighed and muttered angrily to herself. She was still half asleep.
'The first thing I have to hear is that laad governor being angry at me...what wrong can I do while I sleep?!'
Arnav rolled his eyes at her comment. 'I said get up. It's late.'
Khushi's heart ached as she yearned for her husband to be loving, caring and considerate. He was none of these things to her. She'd always dreamed of her husband to have these qualities, her temptation grew too strong.
'I'll only get up if you tell me to nicely.' she heard herself saying.
'What?' Arnav said surprised.
'Han...you're always so angry and it hurts my heart. You're my husband...can't you show any compassion towards your wife?'
Arnav's eyes softened and he let down his boundaries, unknowingly. He perched himself on the edge of the bed and took hold of Khushi's hand, then ran his hand through her hair.
'Wake up Khushi...for me?' he whispered.
Khushi's eyes shot open at Arnav's change in character and her head felt heavy as the light hit her suddenly. Whilst her eyes adjusted to the light, Arnav smiled slightly at how cute she looked. His face changed as ASR came back to power. He threw her hand away and got up out of bed. Khushi looked at him perplexed.
'...How...How can you just do that?' she asked bewildered.
Arnav snarled at her. 'Don't question me.'
Anger rose in Khushi as she realised how absurd he was. 'You arrogant arrogant man. You are so fickle, all you do is play with people's feelings. You never get stories straight, you just act on your own judgement. And I was asking you to show compassion...you! Ha! Love is an inexistent word to you, it's not in your vocabulary. Unless, of course, it exists just to describe what you feel for you and yourself. For once in your life, Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada, stop messing with my feelings!' she yelled at him.
Arnav stood rooted to the spot, perplexed. 'Don't you dare talk to me like that.' he retorted, going to grab her arms. Khushi pushed him away abruptly and with a deathly whisper she said,
'Save it Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada...i'm through with listening to you.' and with that, she stormed off to the bathroom, fury radiating off of her. Arnav stood in the room, disbelieving what he had just witnessed. Somewhere in the back of his mind, a small voice said to him, 'You deserve it Arnav, you God damn deserve it.'
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Arshi moments story no.10 (After marriage...but lots of rabba ve's!) (By Crazyforarshi) (Thanked: 40 times)
Khushi slammed the door of the bathroom shut, tears of anger welling up in her eyes. 'Stupid man...' she thought to herself. But deep down, she knew she loved him to pieces. She couldn't live without him. She just wanted to be loved back, to have him protect her and keep her safe from harm's way. Her heart felt sore and every time her mind wandered over the issue, her stomach did somersaults. She changed herself and got out of the room to apply her sindoor and dry her hair. Looking in the mirror, she saw how much weight she'd lost. How her eyes had lost their sparkle. How her smile was clearly false. She threw her hair downwards to towel dry it, and when she flicked it back up, the water droplets hit Arnav...she hadn't noticed him enter the room. They looked at each other through the mirror reflection, Khushi broke the eye contact coldly. Gathering her things, she moved away from him and went downstairs. Arnav sighed and followed her out.
'Is everybody ready?' Anjali said excitedly.
Every one murmured in agreement. They all picked up their things to put in the cars, making Hariprakash's job quicker. Khushi picked up a large bag.
'Here let me take it Khushi Ji.' Shyam said snidely. Khushi moved away from him automatically, catching Arnav's attention.
'Let me help you.' he said.
'I don't need your help, does that sound familiar to you?' Khushi said harshly. She advanced to the car, leaving Arnav to clench his teeth.
'We would have taken two cars for all of us but there's too much luggage and not enough space...so we have to take three cars.' Nani ji said, sighing.
'Dont worry, i'll take my car too.' Arnav said.
'Han, thats perfect, and Khushi can go with you, teek hai?' Anjali said.
'Nahin nahin Di...' Khushi said, making Anjali frown. 'I mean...'
'Come on Khushi.' Arnav said impatiently wanting to move whether or not she came. Khushi got into the car quietly and put her seatbelt on. Arnav got in next to her and looked at her. Khushi could feel his eyes on her but she continued to look forward and ignore him. Arnav rolled his eyes and started to drive. Soon after they started to drive, Khushi began to sneeze profusely. Arnav who could see she needed a tissue, aided her.
'Tissues are in the glovebox.' he said, his voice deep.
Khushi reached out to open the compartment, and started to rummage through the contents. She froze. Carefully, she picked up a piece of a broken bangle. It was HER bangle...the one that she'd broken when Arnav had stopped in the middle of the street whilst dropping her to her parents. She gazed at it, wondering what it was doing there. She put it down to coincidence and rolled down the window to throw it out when Arnav hand restricted her from doing so.
'DON'T throw that out.' he shouted.
Khushi stared at him. 'Why not?'
'Because it's mine, and I wish to keep it there.' he retorted.
'No, it's MINE. Why do you keep it here anyway?' she asked, sarcasm in her voice.
'I don't need to answer your questions Khushi.' he said gruffly.
Khushi looked down at the piece of bangle in her hand. A few moments passed.
'I keep it there for good luck. To keep me safe when I drive. Because you're my wife.' he said quietly.
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Arshi moments story no.10 (After marriage...but lots of rabba ve's!) (By Crazyforarshi) (Thanked: 40 times)
Khushi's head snapped up. 'Kya?!'
Arnav stayed silent, focusing on the road.
'What did you just say?' Khushi said slowly.
'Well you heard it, so what else do you need to know?' Arnav said, surprised he'd even said what he did.
This silenced Khushi, the quiet resounding in both of their ears.
'What did you just do Arnav?' he questioned himself, 'Don't let her break you down, keep your guard up.' He once again squeezed the steering wheel. The rest of the journey was silent as Khushi mulled over what he had just said.
'Does he actually care about me?...' Khushi thought. 'No...no he can't. If he did, then i'd never even have to question myself about whether he does or not.' As they approached their destination, Khushi leaned her neck to see the beautiful sights of the trees, lake and large field that they were to sit in. There was a small rocky bridge that spilt two parts of the field up, a lake running underneath it. A smile of awe appeared on her face as she saw how beautiful it all looked.
'Wow....' Khushi whispered. Arnav looked at her and saw her craning her neck and smiled to himself. He put her window down a little for her to feel the breeze and to get a better view. Khushi turned her head to him slightly, to signify she knew what he'd done, and then looked back outside. She stuck her head right out of the window, closed her eyes and inhaled the air. The freedom.
'Be careful.' Arnav said to her. He realised what he just said and punched his leg, why did he care so much?
'Ha, i'm sure you'd love it if I fell out.' Khushi said, sarcastically.
Arnav, trying to redeem himself, turned back into ASR. 'Yeah, you're totally right. Then at least maybe some sense would be knocked into your head. Or better yet, I wouldn't have to see you ever again.' As the last sentence slipped through his lips, he realised he'd gone too far. Khushi's head swivelled towards him, as if she'd been burnt. Her eyes held pain and torment, the tears accumulating. Her face portrayed hurt, deep lines carved into her forehead. She shook her head slightly, and looked down to hide her tears. Arnav shut his eyes in anger. The silence became worse. Arnav stopped the car and as soon as Khushi saw Anjali get out, she leapt out of the car. Arnav watched her run over to Anjali, he saw Anjali's look of concern when she saw Khushi's red eyes and saw Anjali look over at him, and then Khushi shake her head to her and faking a smile. As soon as Anjali turned away from her, Khushi looked at the ground and her smile disappeared. Arnav got out of the car in frustration and slammed the door shut. 'Just stay away from her Arnav, that way you can't hurt her and you don't have to let your guard down.' He knew that, for some reason, he wouldn't be able to stick to this.
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Arshi moments story no.10 (After marriage...but lots of rabba ve's!) (By Crazyforarshi) (Thanked: 41 times)
As everybody sat together in a circle for the picnic, Anjali, Khushi and Payal had set up a table where they had put all the food and drinks and were serving everybody. Payal had gone to give food to Akash.
'I'm just going to give this to Shyam Ji, okay Khushi?' Anjali said, and walked away. Khushi smiled and nodded. She looked down at the plate she was holding and watched a tear drop onto it. She quickly came to her senses and picked up a clean plate, dishing Arnav's food out, careful to not give him anything with sugar in it.
'Arnav Bitwa, can you get me some water?' Nani Ji asked. Arnav nodded and got up, walking to the table. He ignored Khushi's presence and reached for the jug of water.
'Whatever you said earlier was right.' Khushi said quietly looking down at the plate, as if Arnav wasn't there.. Arnav froze. 'But don't worry, just because I didn't fall out then doesn't mean you have to see me forever. I'll be gone in 6 months. Forever.' She turned away and walked to the circle, putting down Arnav's plate where he had been sitting. Arnav stood there, her words resounding in his ears. 6 months and he wouldn't see her again? Why did his heart skip a beat, as if he never wanted that day to come? He realised just how true her words were, he'd never thought of it like that. He'd never thought that he wouldn't see her again. Why would he after the way he'd treated her? She wouldn't want to come back, see him again. Ever.
'Arnav bitwa, are you coming?' Nani Ji called. Arnav looked up and strode to where she was, handing her the water. Khushi had gone to get her food, then took a seat between Payal and Anjali. She was directly opposite Arnav. He across the circle to see her sitting there, she barely had anything on her plate. He knew she was eating just to please everybody else. She picked up a bit of food and placed it in her mouth, chewing slowly. She turned to Anjali and tapped her arm, telling her how nice it was. Whilst she turned back, she caught Arnav's curious gaze, then looked back down again. Arnav continued to look at her, lines on his forehead. His mind swam as her words repeated in his mind. 'I'll be gone in 6 months. Forever.'
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Arshi moments story no.10 (After marriage...but lots of rabba ve's!) (By Crazyforarshi) (Thanked: 32 times)
As the day went on, Khushi avoided Arnav at all costs. Arnav tried to approach her many times, explain to her that he hadn't meant what he'd said. He'd realised that he didn't want her to leave in 6 months, that he had to speak to her and sort through the Shyam situation as husband and wife. Besides, he could be taken aback by what she had to say...she always surprised him! But Arnav was unsuccessful in his plight to interact with her, she was so withdrawn from him. And he didn't blame her. As the sunset inflamed the sky,the family all gathered wood through the forest together. Arnav noticed Khushi wandering in the woods by herself and followed her.
'Don't go by yourself, you'll get hurt.' He said once he'd caught up to her.
Khushi ignored him and kept walking.
'Khushi....' he said, his temper rising.
'What I do or don't do, doesn't concern you.' she said sharply. Arnav quickened his pace and held onto her arm gently. Khushi looked down to where he had held onto her, then looked into his eyes.
'You forgot to press harder, in aim to bruise me.' she said harshly. Arnav frowned.
'You know I don't mean to do that.' he said quietly. Khushi snorted.
'Ha, yeah of course not.' Arnav sighed.
'Look, please just walk with me and collect the wood, I don't want you to get hu-' he began.
Khushi turned away before he'd finished and started picking up bits of dry wood. Arnav also started to pick some up, he had his back turned to her. A few moments later, he decided to help her carry her load so turned around to face her. His view was empty of Khushi...she'd disappeared. His eyes bulged.
'KHUSHI!' he yelled, his voice echoing in the distance. He ran madly, shoving branches out of his way as he looked for her. Far away, he heard a scream. Her scream.
'KHUSHI!' he yelled again. As he ran faster, he heard her.
'Arnav Ji....!' she said, her voice sounding strangled. Her voice sounded clear now but he couldn't see her. He stopped and scratched his head, wondering where to go.
'Up here!' she called. Arnav looked up and his cheeky smile split across his face, a smile he hadn't shown in years.
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Arshi moments story no.10 (After marriage...but lots of rabba ve's!) (By Crazyforarshi) (Thanked: 33 times)
'Khushi...what the...?!' Arnav said, trying not to laugh.
'Stop smiling and help me!' Khushi said, also trying not to laugh. She was stuck in a tree, she'd climbed up to get some wood that she thought would be substantial and then realised that she couldn't get down.
'Okay okay!' Arnav said back. He propelled himself onto a branch and sat next to her, they both sat side by side as the wind hit them gently and their bodies shook together as they laughed. Khushi held her stomach, from laughing so hard while Arnav gazed at her in bemusement. They caught eye contact and their world seemed to freeze, nothing was apparent. Khushi's hair flew everywhere, including Arnav's face and cheeks. The wind was unsteady and Arnav reached out. He pushed her hair behind her ears, his touch so gentle.
'Khushi...' he whispered. Khushi looked on eagerly, her heart racing, yearning for this man's love. All that had happened before was forgotten. A slight cracking in the background didn't catch their attention. Arnav looked deeply into her eyes, knew that this was the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. He knew she was innocent...well, he didn't but he could FEEL it. Somebody so pure, so soft, could never do what he had accused her to do. The cracking in the background got louder making Khushi frown.
'What's that sou-?' Khushi stopped as the branch began to break.
'Khushi, watch out!' Arnav yelled, holding onto her waist as they both cascaded to the ground. A moment later, they both opened their eyes, Arnav's widening his sooner. He saw her was lying on top of Khushi, his hands on her waist. He looked at her as her face was full of pain, her forehead wrinkled.
'Ouch...' she whispered.
'Khushi...tum teek ho?' he said hurriedly, checking to see if she was okay. He rested his palm on the back of her head and raised it a little bit to see if she was bleeding. 'Thank God you're not bleeding...' Khushi looked up at him and smiled a little. Arnav rested his hand on her waist a little longer, then got up, offering his hand to Khushi who hesitated. She then wrapped her fingers into his and was pulled up.
'Well...at least I managed to get the wood down. Or rather...WE did.' she said, wiping her hands together. Arnav turned around and chuckled. 'WE did.' Now, he liked the sound of that.


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Dedicated followers of fashion should head to the Ritzy Cinema in Brixton this Saturday night for a special film screening.
A Man's Story is a behind-the-scenes documentary about fashion designer Ozwald Boateng, shot over the last decade-and-a-bit of his hugely successful life. Boateng is one of the fashion world's most influential menswear designers. At the age of 23, he became the youngest tailor to ever open at shop on Savile Row, as well as the first black tailor to do so. On Saturday night, the Ritzy welcomes Boateng and the film's maker, Varon Bonicos for a question and answer session following a screening of the film.
The film spans 12 years, starting in 1998, a "really tough year" for Boateng. Not only is he coming to terms with his divorce from his first wife, but his 1999 collection is a disappointment, and to top it all, his Savile Row offices are burgled; the robbers take his entire collection. As well as the lows, Bonicos is there to capture the successes too: Boateng's appointment as Givenchy's creative director; dressing Jamie Foxx for the Oscars; his OBE for services to the clothing industry. Not bad for a teacher's son, born in Muswell Hill.
Fashion biopics are in vogue (ahem) at the mo: look out for Bill Cunningham in New York (2010) and Coco Before Chanel (2009) if you're a particular fan of finding out how the beautiful people live and dress.
A Man's Story is on at Brixton Ritzy, Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, London, SW2 1JG from 9-15 March (times vary). The special Q&A screening is on Saturday at 6.30pm. Visit the Picturehouses website to find out more.
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.. for violence in society. However, many claim that this consensus is overblown and unfounded by substantial research.
There is considerable sociological and statistical data that suggests that violence begets violence and the root factor in the United States has been war, a continuous experience in one zone or another and one that has become "embedded in daily life through a highly militarized culture" (Cockburn 27). Japan, for example, has extreme violence on its TV and mobile screens, yet has a very low level of social violence (Cockburn 27).
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, statistics show that school violence is at its lowest level in years despite the increase in violent video game sales, therefore, how can there be a correlation between violence in media and youth crime (ACLU pg). A two year study by the government funded National Research Council cited in its 400 page report that the determining factors for violence in society were "poverty, access to weapons, communications skills and drug use," exposure to violent entertainment media was not even listed (ACLU pg).
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Michael Clark Proves That (20/10 Vision) Does Exist In The Basketball World
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston Salem State Rams knew they would have to play a perfect game to the defeat a tough opponent like Coastal Carolina. Not only did they not play a perfect game, they probably played the worst game of the season thus far. The Rams committed 3 turnovers while allowing a total of 443 yards to Coastal Carolina losing 31-12 at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
The Rams started the game well with an impressive 6 play 80 yard drive scoring a touchdown on a big 46 yard run from Brandon McRae giving the Rams the early lead with 12:22 left in the 1st quarter. The point after was missed making the score only 6-0.The Rams used 2:22 seconds on the scoring drive.
After that first score, the Rams defense was ready to take the field and stop the Chanticleers to keep the momentum and give the ball back to an anxious offense. That didn't happen. Coastal Carolina needed only 2 plays to score and take the lead. After a pass from Coastal Carolina quarterback Tyler Thigpen to senior wide receiver Chris Noble, the Rams were charged with a personal foul and a late hit out of bounds.
The next play, the quarterback and wide-out teamed up again, this time for a touchdown. Thigpen hit Noble on a slant pattern and Noble took it all the way for a touchdown making the score 7-6 with 12:03 to play in the 1st quarter. The Chanticleers needed only :22 seconds to go 2 plays, 71 yards.
After Coastal Carolina scored, the Rams as a team seem to be a little rattled which became the theme for the rest of the game. After the Rams punted the ball on their next possession, the Chanticleers drove the ball down the field to extend their lead.
Tyler Thigpen threw his 2nd touchdown of the game after finding Jerome Simpson for an 11 yard catch finishing a 9 play, 56 yard drive taking 4 minutes off the clock and making the score 14-6 with 5:23 left in the quarter. The Rams couldn't move the ball on offense the rest of the half and had no answers for the quick strike offense of Coastal Carolina.
The Chanticleers added to their lead after a short 11 play 34 yard drive using 3:09 seconds and culminating with a 24 yard field goal from Josh Hoke making the score at halftime 17-6. The Rams struggled on offense but the defense played well. Rams quarterback Monte Purvis struggled especially.
The red shirt Junior was 2 of 10 for 61 yards and 2 costly interceptions that either led to points or killed a drive for the Rams offense. The Rams signature on offense is their running game but they could only managed 89 yards on the ground.
The 2nd half began where Coastal Carolina left off. Scoring points to extend their lead. The Chanticleers used a 8 play 79 yard drive to extend the lead to 18 points when Thigpen found fullback Michael Tolbert over the middle for a 36 yard catch and run touchdown making the score 24-6 Coastal Carolina with 11:25 remaining in the 3rd quarter.
Once again the Rams offense had trouble moving the ball as they did in the 1st half leaving the Rams defense to battle the Chanticleers massive offensive line and big physical receivers even though they were tired and weary.
Coastal Carolina took advantage of the worn down Rams defense with a mix of quick screen passes, slant patterns and power running down the field for another score. Tyler Thigpen threw his 4th and final touchdown to Jerome Simpson for 12 yards and the Chanticleers had their biggest lead of the game 31-6.
The Rams finally scored once again as Roderick Fluellen scored on a 13 yard touchdown run and after a pass by Monte Purvis failed, the final score was 31-12. Monte Purvis finished the game 4-18 for 78 yards and 2 interceptions. Brandon McRae led the Rams ground attack with 90 yards on 10 carries and a touchdown.
With the win, Coastal Carolina record to 3-2 while the Rams drop their 3rd straight and fall to 1-4. The Rams will try and stop their 3 game losing streak next Saturday, October 7th when they host the Howard Bison on Homecoming weekend at Bowman Gray stadium. Game time is set for 2pm.


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In news that will surprise absolutely no one, it has been revealed Evan Peters is returning to Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story for its fifth season, American Horror Story: Hotel. That's five for five for Mr. Peters.
Peters joins Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Lady Gaga, Wes Bentley, Matt Bomer, Cheyenne Jackson and Chloe Sevigny (pictured below). Aside from Peters, Paulson is the only other castmember to appear in every season of AHS.
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Dell rolls out Nickelodeon-branded PCs
Green slime, SpongeBob, iCarly designs availableSAN FRANCISCO -- Dell on Tuesday unveiled a line of Nickelodeon co-branded personal computer for children, the first in a series of branding deals intended to galvanize its consumer business.
Dell's move is the latest example of PC makers using design and targeting particular demographies to stand apart from rivals such as Hewlett-Packard Co and Acer Inc in an increasingly commoditized industry.
The Dell Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon Edition will come clad in the Viacom channel's trademark "green slime" design, with additional designs based on programs such as "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "iCarly."
The 10-inch netbook has wireless Internet access, weighs less than 3 pounds and comes loaded with entertainment and educational content. It will also feature a personalized user interface with Nickelodeon-branded desktop wallpaper and icons, and easy access to the channel's online content.
Michael Tatelman, vp global consumer sales and marketing for Dell, said the Nickelodeon netbook is just the start of its co-branding effort as it pushes into areas such as college students and pro sports.
"The PC, like the smartphone, has become a 21st century symbol of self-expression. People are identified by what they carry, and people identify with what they carry," he said.
Leigh Anne Brodsky, president of Nickelodeon and Viacom consumer products, said the "sweet spot" for the PC was the so-called "tween" market.
"This really is not a toy. This is the real deal," she said.
The world's No. 2 PC maker did not announce pricing for the netbook, which will be available in October in the United States through Dell's online store, and at Wal-Mart Stores Inc outlets and Walmart.com.
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Tropical Paradise Spring Flower Show
Spring Flower Show South - The west path to the mid-garden Arbor and its Orchids display.
On the way out, I took east path, passing a orange and grape fruit Tree - Tropics Fruits are at the end of page.
Spring Flower Show North
The Tropical Flower display and back of garden Pond beyond the Arbor.
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The Pineapple plants at head of the Jungle Pond, Orange & Grapefruit Tree are in the south Spring flower garden.
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Jimmy Kimmel chose wisely.
"Who did the Emmy go to? I know it was a man…although maybe it's time a woman won this," the late-night host joked, having gobbled up the presenter's envelope and winner's card instead of merely opening it. "You know a woman has never been nominated for best lead actor? It's so hard to decide, hmm. OK. The Emmy goes to, let's say, Jeffrey Tambor.
Kimmel's "pick" for the long-deserving Tambor as the winner for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his pioneering role in the Amazon series Transparent at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards tonight was pretty spot-on.
"I am so, so honored...Well, this entirely ruins the nomination room, let me clear about that," the 71-year-old actor (and, unbelievably, first-time winner after seven nominations) began his touching speech, which follows his Golden Globe win in January.


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Hi i'm planning to visit Grindelwald from Interlaken on 2 July and then do the First-Bachalpsee hike/walk. Then i plan to travel from Interlaken to Zermatt via Spiez, Kandersteg and Goppenstein in the scenic Lötschberg RegioExpress. Is this program feasible?? Any suggestions / modifications are welcome.
Assuming you don't have any plans in Zermatt that day, certainly you can do the Bachalpsee hike and then head to Zermatt in one day. You can check the train schedules from there to Zermatt here so you can see the schedule options.
Thanks for the prompt reply.. just wanted to know what is the latest we should leave from Interlaken so as to enjoy the "scenic" train ride to Zermatt. I checked the SBB website and it takes approx 3.5 hours with 2 train changes.
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Ever have your heart pulled out from your chest, stomped on a few times, then spit-shined and shoved back into place?
Just wondering.
So I got my first rejection on the full manuscript of CHARLES today. Snail mail. I knew when I saw my own SASE that it wouldn't be a pretty picture. I suppose good news can come by post, if you consider bills and junk mail good news, that is.
With a sinking feeling, I tore open the envelope and pulled out the letter. Nice stationery. Watermark and everything.
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Thank you for sending HEY, CHARLES--YOUR SLIP IS SHOWING. Though the premise is intriguing and promises a fun ride, I found the actual storyline a bit familiar and somewhat bogged down by Lee's issues.
Of course, another reader may feel differently and I wish you luck.
The storyline was a bit familiar? I guess that was the vibrators at work again. Who'd have guessed that a story about a recent college grad becoming a stock girl at a clothing store that also sells sex toys was "familiar"?
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Ultra SF4 location test at Taito Station Shinjuku
Either Rolento has big hit box or Abel's s.hp now hits crouchers.
Bunch of gaijin dudes from Capcom and the Ayano producer dude are here taking notes.
Poison has a throw like super where she blows a kiss if it misses.
W ultra at max does like 200 damage.
Tried to ask the capcom dudes but they said only Ayano can answer questions. Abel's okizeme timing is off but maybe its the delayed wake up however you do it.
Stickers I got from the location test.
Lining up for another go. Not sure if want to use Viper or confirm that s.hp hits crouchers with Abel. Managed to test cause 3rd opponent was next to me. Winner stays and you're suposed to lose you 4th match.
Seths bullshit j.hk hitbox has been nerfed.
Confirm Abel's s.hp hits crouchibg Poison.
I think his s.hp hitbox also hits above and slightly behind him. Yes.
The change in okizeme timing is gonna suck since his footsie is bad.
I think Adon's s.hk hitbox got nerfed ad well.
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Find a Midwest Venue for Your Music Project/
Arts Midwest is a vigorous funder of the arts, specifically bringing in performance groups from all over the world to perform for and engage with Midwestern audiences.
(And now, a brief geography refresher: The Midwest includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.)
If you have a music project in the last stages of development, partnering with a Midwest presenting organization through the Arts Midwest Touring Fund is profitable way to work through the finishing touches and share the piece with early audiences.
Your musical work doesn't have to be nascent; it can also be one you've settled into. Either way, use of the funds requires that you perform the piece at least once publicly, as well as conduct some sort of community engagement. This can include open rehearsals, post-show talkbacks, workshops, meet-and-greet receptions, or behind-the-scenes tours.
Receiving these funds also means making a commitment to reaching an underserved audience through either the performance itself and/or the engagement activities. Arts Midwest defines underserved as K-12 students, seniors, as well as those who are limited by economics, ethnicity, disability, or geography (addressing the rural parts of its region).
These funds you receive flow through the Midwest organization that will be presenting you, and they are earmarked towards paying your artist appearance fees. It's the presenting organizations that apply for this grant with Arts Midwest, and they will typically receive 20 percent of your total appearance fee, typically maxing out at $4,000.
This means that the presenting organization still has to foot a significant portion of your bill, which means that you still need to stand out from the pack, and provide a music experience that compels the presenting organization to include you in its season.
Midwest organizations showcasing music through use of Arts Midwest Touring Funds are an eclectic bunch. They include city and community performing arts centers, college campuses, museums, inter-disciplinary arts organizations, and festivals. Some of these organizations have their own permanent performance venues; others use/rent a variety of venues to suit the needs of a particular performance.
Arts Midwest's website has a search engine for you to take stock of all the previous music groups who have come through the region, and who they have partnered with in order to do so.
The deadline for Midwest presenting organizations to apply for this grant is the end of March, so be sure to reach out and pitch your project with that calendar in mind.
Related - Arts Midwest: Grants for Music


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Sucheta Rakshit's Music Therapy
Sucheta Rakshit has a PhD in music therapy and she practices at Allahabad's Jeevan Jyoti Hospital. She is also an advisor to the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines.
Sucheta says that every disease or injury has a connection with our brain. When we listen to music, it vibrates the cells in the brain and gives us the desired result. Music increases the metabolic activities within the human body and accelerates respiration, influences the internal secretion, improves the muscular activities and affects the central nervous system and circulatory system of the listener.
Her music therapy has cured Vinod Kumar of Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh when he went into a coma and he was made to listen to both morning and afternoon raags like Todi, Bhairab, Bhairabi, Malkosh, Rageswari and Raag Bihag.
Sushama, native of Allahabad, she was suffering from psychological disorders as she was unable to conceive. She was given music therapy for nearly two months and she is fully cured.
According to Sucheta, Raag Malhar, Raag Sorath, Raag Jaijiwanti are used to get rid of mental stress, Raag Bhairavi helps in curing asthma and cold as also sleeplessness. Raag Sarang cures headache and Raag Darbari improves heart conditions. Similarly, Raag Pancham reduces stomach disorders and Raag Shivranjini enhances memory.


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Finding Show Choir Canada's Champion is an important task, and should only be entrusted to the people who have proven themselves time and again in the arts industry. After an exhaustive search, Show Choir Canada has found three top industry experts from the world of show choir as well as professional music, dance, and theatre to assess the teams competing in the junior championships.
2019 Judging Panel
Panel will be announced once we confirm registered groups and check for any possible conflicts.
John Baker
Gino Berti
Damon Brown
Jeri Brown
Louisa Burgess-Corbett
Mark Camilleri
Kevin Chase
Sean Cheesman
David Connolly
Ann Cooper Gay
Christian Fletcher
Tracey Flye
Kenneth Giles
Terry Hudson
Steve Lehmann
Susan Moninger
Elaine Overholt
Tricia Penner
Judith Ranaletta
Ned Rosenblatt
Jacqueline Sadler
Linda Southard
Lisa Stevens
Debora Utley
Rachel Walker
Mike Weaver
Melissa Williams
Jeannie Wyse
Tara Young


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Welcome to Wildfire!
The purpose of Wildfire! is to take things a step further. So, you ordered the book on Amazon and it's sitting on your bookshelf. Now it's time to take it off. Wildfire is all about the knowledge. It's great to read books like The Kite Runner, but Wildfire! is about getting seriously armed with the facts. In this day and age, we can't afford to ignore those scary little things called facts. Comments and discussion starters will be added to the Wildfire! section for each book we read. Feel free to strike up a conversation on the ideas that were most important to you! The Flaming Blog's most important challenge is to get Americans informed and engaged. Armed with the facts we can start to put out the wildfires that threaten to overtake our country, democracy, and liberties. New readers are always welcomed!
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Mitochondria and Diabetes
The role of intracellular organelles in polygenic and complex pathologies such as diabetes mellitus has become of increasing interest, yet the relevance of mitochondrial function, or factors related to mitochondrial function such as reactive oxygen species to diabetes remains controversial. This section summarises recent clinical findings which suggest that loss of mitochondrial plasticity may contribute to the development of diabetes by promoting insulin resistance, and that oxidative stress induced by mitochondria may trigger apoptosis in a number of organs, thus contributing to diabetes-associated complications.
Mitochondria- Functional and Pathological significance
Mitochondria are complex cellular organelles that play a pivotal role in adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthesis, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), nutrient sensing and programmed cell death. Recent years have witnessed increasing interest in the role of mitochondria, as mediated by their contribution to oxidative stress, in a number of pathologies ranging from neurodegenerative to metabolic diseases.
This has prompted the development of new methods to investigate mitochondrial function in vivo, through assessment of ATP generation and ATP synthase flux, and ex vivo biopsy samples. Although in vivo assessment of mitochondrial function involves cutting edge magnetic resonance spectroscopy, the final readout cannot elucidate specific abnormalities at the individual respiratory complex level, nor can it provide information regarding potential compensatory changes in mitochondrial content and efficiency.
Highly sensitive methods such as high resolution respirometry and specialized fluorophores for real-time detection of mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species allow detailed investigation of mitochondrial efficiency and, through use of multiple substrate and inhibitors, can provide more information about the influence of individual complexes. Although several epidemiological studies, genome wide association studies and investigations based on animal models suggest that the mitochondria might contribute to the development of diabetes and associated co-morbidities, the functional link between mitochondrial function and diabetes remains unclear.
Mitochondria and Insulin resistance
Insulin resistance, a combination of lower insulin response and sensitivity, is a central feature in the development and progression of type 2 diabetes (T2D), and might also be important in type 1 diabetes (T1D). A reduced maximal effect of insulin reflects decreased insulin responsiveness, whereas lower insulin sensitivity is defined by the need for a higher insulin concentration to elicit the maximal response to insulin, i.e. a right shift of the dose response curve [1].
Under physiological conditions, insulin activates the tyrosine kinase of the insulin receptor, which stimulates insulin receptor substrate (IRS) phosphorylation followed by activation of phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase-protein kinase B (PI3K-AKT). Several mechanisms can induce insulin resistance by interfering with the insulin signaling cascade, such as elevated blood glucose, lipids or amino acids levels, oxidative and endoplasmic reticulum stress, systemic and cellular inflammation and genetic polymorphisms in the signalling molecules.
By virtue of their ability to make transient functional responses to changing nutritional availability, endocrine signals or changes in the cellular environment, mitochondria display a flexibility known as mitochondrial plasticity. In clinical terms, loss of mitochondrial plasticity in T2D is reflected in a lower maximal oxidative phosphorylation capacity and reduced ATP flux, despite higher nutrient availability in the circulation.
Whilst this apparent loss of mitochondrial plasticity in patients with overt and long term diabetes is attributed to lower mitochondrial content, the role of this phenomenon on the development of diabetes is still debatable. Insulin resistant high risk, first degree relatives (FDR) of individuals with polygenic T2D appear to have approximately 30% lower maximal oxidative phosphorylation capacity and ATP flux in skeletal muscles as compared to insulin sensitive individuals [2]. Interestingly, insulin sensitive FDR have been observed to have an ATP flux comparable to healthy individuals [3].
Impairment of myocellular mitochondrial activity has been associated with decreased mitochondrial substrate oxidation and tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA) activity, and an increased accumulation of lipid intermediates such as diacylglycerols and ceramides. This increase in intramyocellular lipids is known to blunt the insulin signaling response through the activation of protein kinase C (PKC) isoforms, and subsequent inhibitory phosphorylation of insulin receptor substrate (IRS).
A similar phenomenon has been observed in liver cells, in that insulin resistant individuals with higher hepatic lipid content have lower maximal oxidative phosphorylation capacity and higher oxidative stress [4]. An inter-organ crosstalk between muscles and liver tissue is also indicated by the association between myocellular ATP flux and hepatic lipid content, independent of age, body mass index and glucose tolerance [5].
Another hypothesis linking abnormal mitochondrial function and insulin resistance is based on the pathological effect of chronically generated ROS. Both T1D and T2D are closely associated with higher ROS generation coupled with lower antioxidant capacity. Oxidative stress is thought to damage cellular proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, subsequently resulting in endoplasmic reticulum stress, and activation of the unfolded protein response. Unfolded protein response-mediated activation of pattern recognition receptors such as toll like receptor (TLR) has been shown to trigger the autoimmune response, thus possibly linking abnormal mitochondrial function with predominantly autoimmune T1D [6]. Moreover, ROS are also known to contribute to higher generation and accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGE) which are known to influence the inflammatory response.
Mitochondria and Diabetic Co-morbidities
Brownlee is credited with developing the "Common Soil hypothesis" in his renowned Banting lecture. Mitochondrial ROS have since then been thought to play an important unifying role in the development and progression of diabetes-associated complications such as diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy as well as macrovascular complications such as diabetic cardiomyopathy [7]. Although epidemiological studies have not substantiated a direct causal contribution of mitochondria to diabetic complications, apoptosis and fibrosis mediated by mitochondrial ROS are well documented in various in vitro models.
Furthermore, intervention studies with anti-oxidants such as pentoxyfilline, alloxan and mitochondrial targeted antioxidants such as MitoQ® have provided promising preliminary indications of renoprotection, improved retinal blood flow etc [8][9][10]. These interventions unfortunately do not appear to resolve the complications entirely, thus suggesting that the pathophysiological nature of oxidative stress may be secondary to abnormal mitochondrial function, and highlighting the need for therapy specifically targeting mitochondrial function .
Alternatively, exercise interventions, although heterogeneous in design and implementation, appear to have a positive impact on measures of insulin sensitivity, as well as outcomes of diabetes associated complications. While these improvements were previously attributed to an improvement in glycemic control, some studies have shown that mitochondrial function, content and whole body energy-metabolism improve, independent of blood glucose and lipids [11][12]. Exercise training has also been linked with lower systemic oxidative stress, and improved anti-oxidant response in the chronic setting.
In conclusion, clinical and experimental evidence of the role of mitochondria in the development of diabetes is accumulating, but future studies must aim to approach mitochondrial function and health more holistically, assessing multiple factors simultaneously in order to address the significance of impaired mitochondrial function in people with a well characterised diabetes phenotype.
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^ Petersen KF, Dufour S, Befroy D, Garcia R, and Shulman GI. Impaired mitochondrial activity in the insulin-resistant offspring of patients with type 2 diabetes. N Engl J Med 2004; 350: 664–671.
^ Kacerovsky-Bielesz G, Chmelik M, Ling C, Pokan R, Szendroedi J, Farukuoye M, Kacerovsky M, Schmid AI, Gruber S, Wolzt M, Moser E, Pacini G, Smekal G, Groop L, and Roden M. Short-term exercise training does not stimulate skeletal muscle ATP synthesis in relatives of humans with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes 2009; 58: 1333–1341.
^ Koliaki C, Szendroedi J, Kaul K, Jelenik T, Nowotny P, Jankowiak F, Herder C, Carstensen M, Krausch M, Knoefel WM, Schlensak M, Roden, M. Adaptation of Hepatic Mitochondrial Function in Humans with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Is Lost in Steatohepatitis. Cell Metab 2015; 21: 739-746.
^ Szendroedi J, Kaul K, Kloock L, Straßburger K, Schmid AI, Chmelik M, Kacerovscky M, Kacerovsky-Bielesz G, Prikoszovich T, Brehm A, Krssak M, Gruber S, Krebs M, Kautzky-Willer Am Moser E, Pacini G, Roden, M. Lower fasting muscle mitochondrial activity relates to hepatic steatosis in humans. Diabetes care 2014; 37: 468-474.
^ Pozzilli P, Buzzetti R. A new expression of diabetes: double diabetes. Trends Endocrinol Metab 2007; 18: 52-57.
^ Singh DK, Winocour P, Farrington K. Oxidative stress in early diabetic nephropathy: fueling the fire. Nat Rev Endocrinol 2011; 7: 176-184.
^ Bursell SE, Clermont AC, Aiello LP, Aiello LM, Schlossman DK, Feener EP, Laffel L, King GL. High-dose vitamin E supplementation normalizes retinal blood flow and creatinine clearance in patients with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Care 1999; 22:1245-1251.
^ He T, Cooper MA. Diabetic nephropathy: renoprotective effects of pentoxifylline in the PREDIAN trial. Nat Rev Nephrol 2014; 10:547-548.
^ Green K, Brand MD, Murphy MP. Prevention of mitochondrial oxidative damage as a therapeutic strategy in diabetes. Diabetes 2004; 53: S110-S118.
^ Petersen KF, Price TB, Bergeron R. Regulation of net hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis during exercise: impact of type 1 diabetes. J Clin Endocr Metab 2004; 89:4656-4664.
^ Rabøl R, Petersen KF, Dufour S, Flannery C, Shulman GI. Reversal of muscle insulin resistance with exercise reduces postprandial hepatic de novo lipogenesis in insulin resistant individuals. PNAS 2011; 108:13705–13709.


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Is Internet Marketing Easy?
Those who are already getting their hands wet, or maybe fingers wet, have to say that it takes quite a bit of our resources to get it going. To dream of getting an internet business going well, it may take a lot of patience. Internet Marketing Business may look easy. A graduate who has a major in Marketing may not likely be the top Internet Marketing Guru. It is not easy by reading a book and then to do it alone....you need help from those who are already doing it and getting results.
Internet Marketing requires one big resource, and that is TIME.
Do you have the time to see it developed over the a few months?
TIME is one resource.
Next is Creativity, in writing, design, WOW! and I think I better not say too much.
It is going to dampen your spirit if I continue to list them one by one.
Of course you can employ someone to do everything for you....
Then....it will require another resource, and that is MONEY.
However, there is nothing like learning to set up the business on your own with some "coaching".
By doing so, your internet marketing business can be controlled by yourself.
It is like setting up a restaurant.
You better know how to cook and also run the restaurant.
You can add another chef when the business pick up, but you cannot depend on one chef and operate the business at the mercy of this expert chef. If he resigns, there goes your business.
So in Internet Marketing Business, it is better to learn it well from someone....a good coach.
You also decide what to sell, what to upload, when to offer a promotion, how your website should look like, when to revamp your "store" etc...
You are the boss and the Chief Operation Officer and you are in CONTROL.
If you are still at it...do not give up.
Give yourself a bit more time, A little bit more, you will be there!


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PASADENA, Calif.–Holy Paulapalooza.
Fox network honchos took the stage at press tour this morning and were immediately peppered with Paula Abdul questions. New Fox chairman Peter Rice (below)–who made a friendly first impression–went straight at it, addressing the news that broke in the last 36 hours, that Abdul was not going to return to American Idol.
"We're very saddened that she's not coming back," says Rice, who said the network offered her a "substantial raise" and that "Paula has decided not to return."
When TV's No. 1 hit returns in January it will be with guest judges filling the fourth chair, at least through the seven weeks of auditions which tape very soon. A fourth permanent judge will likely be in place before the series returns to the air, said Rice.
Guest judges for the opening round will include Victoria Beckham and Katy Perry. Neither are looking to make this a permanent gig, said Rice.
Rice said Abdul's contract was the only one among the judges that was up this year. He didn't hold out much hope that Abdul could still be back. "We've concluded the negotiations," he said. He refused to take the bait when one critic suggested Abdul's absence might help lure back viewers fed up with her sometimes erratic behaviour, repeating that they really did want her back.
Half an hour earlier at a separate Fox press tour session for So You Think You Can Dance, executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe (top right, with Michaels and Murphy)–also a producer on Idol–doesn't think we've seen the last of Abdul. "I still don't know she's going to leave," he said. "Until Idol goes on the air there's always hope for negotiations."
In the meantime, he confirmed that he'd love to have her on Dance and talked to her about that possibility yesterday. "I've been trying to get her since Season One," he said. The summer season finale of So You Think You Can Dance airs tonight and Lythgoe and judge Mary Murphy, along with choreographers/guest judges Mia Michaels and Adam Shankman were all at this morning's session, as was host Cat Deeley. All were taking the hot tamale train straight to Vegas for tonight's live finale (CTV and Fox).
Who's meeting them there? That would be Paula Abdul. Tune in tonight.
Besides dancing around the Abdul question, Fox offered some real dance. Finalists Ade Obayomi and Melissa Sandvig repeated their moving pas de deux on the press tour stage, and four other dancers performed live for critics.
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Don't you mean Katy Perry, the singer?
I do Dennis, thanks for the copy edit.
seeing as you like a good copy edit; "pas de duex," a pox on "paux"
Damn! Screws me up when smart people read my site. Thanks for your sharp eye, Ali.


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To timesheet or not to timesheet – that seems to be a very common question.
While timesheeting is more common than not in the professional services, increasingly I am hearing people say that there has to be a better way, that they would love to focus more on value rather than time, but just don't know if it's possible, feasible, or even where to start.
So I asked someone in the know to share their story of working in a consulting practice that doesn't use timesheets – why did that do it, and how does it work?
Today my guest poster is Darren Jurevicius, Managing Director of Resonate Consultants
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