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So…winters coming which is when we are all looking for comfort food to make us feel a bit better.
The magic of this recipe is that it can be as quick or as involved as you like. I am not going to judge you for using falafel mix from a packet and cajun spice from a jar. In fact i do the same thing! I will however be going down the long winded route in todays post, just in case you fancy a midweek challenge.
This is also, obviously, a veggie option and works as leftovers for lunch too, even cold!
So to start, make up your Cajun seasoning, I use the following quantities and keep them in a small mason jar in the fridge to use as and when. Most of these things you should already have in the cupboard but if not your local supermarket should have them. Even better, if you are lucky enough to live near a whole food or health shop like i do, you can weigh your own spices and dried herbs and they cost a fraction of the price!
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon white pepper (or 2 use tablespoons black pepper)
- 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 5 tablespoons paprika
- 4 -5 tablespoons sea salt
Mix that all up and use as and when you need (great on chicken, rice, potatoes, in soup etc)
Then you want to make your falafel. Into a food processor throw in;
- 400g can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
- 2 Garlic cloves chopped
- A handful of flat-leaf parsley or curly parsley
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1⁄2 tsp harissa paste or chilli powder
- 2 tbsp plain flour
Once blended form into patties and leave to rest.
Next you want to chop up some potatoes into wedges and par boil them for 10 minutes, leave the skins on because they are yummy! Whilst they are boiling, turn the oven up to 200c and pop a tray with a drizzle of olive oil in there to heat up.
Drain the wedges, put in your seasoning (2 tablespoons worth or so) and shake them up vigorously. Chuck them in the pan and go back to knitting the hat I blogged last week for twenty minutes.
Chop some onion and then get a pan warmed up on the hob with a little more oil. Put in your burgers and the onions and start to fry. Keep an eye on it as the falafel can catch and burn.
Flip once the burgers have formed a tasty crust and keep those onions moving. Don't forget to shake up those wedges to make sure they get nice and crispy!
Slice up your buns or pitta if you are having them and go to town on that bad boy with condiments! My personal weakness is sweet chilli hummus and grated carrot. But you could have salad, garlic mayo, sweet chilli sauce, peppers, salsa…anything!
Assemble your plate and volia! Nomtastic, good for the waist line and cheap to boot!


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How is it that some people can spend their days making progress on the front lines of sickness or injustice while others can barely handle watching the nightly news? Empathy is critical to our relationships, our societies, and our individual well-being, but it can also hinder these, leading to avoidance, burnout, and distress. A better understanding of just what makes this difference would radically empower design. Design for resilient empathy would benefit everyone, but most obviously it would benefit care workers at risk of burnout, nonprofits seeking to empower action, and designers of social technologies. Can we design to foster resilience and understanding without triggering empathic distress? Drawing on a combination of new neuroscientific research and work in the social sciences, we argue that it is possible to design for resilience and that the answer lies in our evolving empirical understanding of compassion.
A growing number of designers and user experience professionals are looking at how design can increase empathy and compassion, for example, in clinical situations, for conflict resolution, or in schools (see Facebook's Compassion Research Day or Microsoft's Entendre project for examples). A large number of Games for Change inclusions target empathy, and the 2013 UX for Good challenge involved partnering with the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Understanding to find new ways of fostering empathy in children.
Up until now, the terms empathy and compassion have been used fairly synonymously in design research, but new evidence suggests that understanding how empathy and compassion are different is critical to understanding resilience in the face of suffering. Research has now shown that empathy and compassion differ, not only qualitatively but also in their physiology, including distinctive facial expressions and display behaviors, and how they manifest distinctively in the brain.
Empathy definitively involves the vicarious experience or "mirroring" of another's feelings. When I empathize, I feel sad because you feel sad. By feeling some of what someone else feels, we can understand their experience in a way that is direct and goes beyond the cognitive processing of linguistic or metalinguistic expressions. Scientific definitions of empathy reveal empathy to be a multifaceted construct that includes emotion recognition, vicarious feeling, and perspective taking [1].
Empathy is a core socio-emotional skill. Those lacking cognitive empathy have trouble understanding what others are thinking or feeling (as with autism spectrum disorders), while those lacking affective empathy have trouble feeling for others (as with sociopathology). As such, the fostering of empathy is important to each of us individually as well as to society, and a worthy target for design. There are many examples of programs designed to deliberately develop empathy, sometimes as a communication skill (for example, for the education of doctors, social workers, and other professionals) and sometimes for the prevention of mental health problems, bullying, and violent crime or to reduce prejudice and discrimination.
Inspiring games have been created that allow people to "walk a mile in someone else's shoes," such as PeaceMaker, a game that allows players to play both sides of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Because games provide opportunities for vicarious experience, role-play, and sometimes embodiment, they wield unique power for empathy development; however, design strategies need not be high-tech. For research studies, researchers typically use imagery, narrative, or video to elicit empathy. Empathy is a natural product of human biology, so simple nudges and experiences can go a long way.
While empathy involves experiencing (to some degree) the same emotion as another, compassion does not necessarily involve this mirroring of feeling. It does, however, involve concern or caring in response to another's suffering and a motivation to act on their behalf. As such, it has been conceptualized as a motivation, as well as both a state and a trait. Although compassion may certainly arise from empathy, it doesn't necessarily, and it can be distinguished by the accompanying desire to take action and an emotional and physiological response that prepares the body and mind for caregiving.
Based on a cross-disciplinary review of the research, Goetz, Keltner, and Simon-Thomas define compassion as "the feeling that arises in witnessing another's suffering and that motivates a subsequent desire to help" [2]. They identify research that shows distinctive facial expressions and display behaviors (such as oblique eyebrows, eye gaze, forward leans, and touch) that communicate approach behavior, outward attention, commitment to help, and cooperation. While empathy may lead to an inward focus and/or aversive response, as one is absorbed by an experience of vicarious negative emotion, compassion describes an outward focus and an active caregiving response.
For example, if my friend is angry and I empathize, I feel angry with her. If I see through the anger to the hurt behind it and feel motivated to care for her or act on her behalf, I experience compassion. Of course the two frequently come together, for example when empathy leads to compassion and compassion to action (altruism). We have visualized the relationship between these three concepts in Figure 1.
Naturally, both empathy and compassion are critical to human relationships and to well-being, but only one of them could be considered a type of resilience.
If you put a monk in an fMRI machine, gave him tragic stories to read, and then watched his brain show patterns of positive emotion, would you be concerned? Recent neuroscience studies with experts and novices trained in either empathy or compassion have revealed the surprising finding that compassion triggers positive affect. As Klimeki and colleagues have put it, "Findings suggest that the deliberate cultivation of compassion offers a new coping strategy that fosters positive affect even when confronted with the distress of others" [3]. The idea that compassion elicits positive affect in the face of suffering is remarkable, but also key to understanding how it could confer resilience in even the direst of circumstances.
Remarkably, compassion cultivation does not dull one's emotional reaction to pain, but instead results in an alternate response, specifically: reducing amygdala activation associated with threat perception but increasing responsiveness to suffering [4]. This supports the notion that compassion is highly sensitive to suffering but responds with caring and approach rather than with distress or avoidance.
It seems reasonable to conclude that the positive emotion that comes with compassion is not schadenfreude but rather affiliation—those feelings that make us feel closer to others and motivated to care for them. Another remarkable finding about compassion is that despite its connection to witnessing suffering, it has been shown to increase our well-being, not only through increased social connectedness but also through stress reduction. Whereas empathic distress can lead to elevated heart rate and skin conductance associated with stress, compassion responses trigger heart-rate deceleration and lowered skin conductance consistent with the brain prepping for caregiving and other-focused attention [2] (see Table 1). The stress-buffering effect of compassion vs. empathy-related distress is manifest in the phenomena of "compassion satisfaction" vs. "burnout" among aid workers. Numerous studies have also linked compassionate lifestyles to health outcomes and greater longevity. (For an accessible summary of the evidence, see the 2013 article "Compassionate Mind, Healthy Body" [5].)
The positive emotion that comes with compassion is not schadenfreude but rather affiliation—those feelings that make us feel closer to others and motivated to care for them.
Stress reduction, affiliation, and action orientation in the face of difficulty sound a lot like characteristics of resilience. If the design of technologies can encourage the development of compassionate attitudes and elicit compassionate states in the face of social problems, we will not only help to address those problems, but also improve the well-being of all involved.
Toward Design Strategies to Foster Compassion
How exactly do we design for software, environments, and experiences in ways that support or even develop compassion and the resilience and action orientation it confers? This remains a formidable and open research question, but early evidence points to a number of leads. First, we know design can impact compassion, as researchers have methods for eliciting compassionate states that include the use of imagery, video, narrative, and support for meditation practices, all of which have been incorporated into digital experience. Based on research in multiple disciplines, we suggest the following themes as starting points for research and practice related to designing for compassion:
- Addressing appraisals of deservedness
- Supporting feelings of agency
- Providing opportunities for the practice of altruism
- Providing opportunities for elevation
- Supporting compassion training practices.
Addressing appraisals of deservedness. In the talk "The Ancient Heart of Forgiveness" for the Berkeley Greater Good Science Center [6], Jack Kornfield describes an encounter with a group of Tibetan nuns who, as teenagers, survived years of imprisonment and torture as part of Chinese-government oppression. The nuns were asked if they were ever afraid during this time, to which they responded, "Yes, we were terribly afraid. And what we were afraid of was that we would end up hating our guards—that we would lose our compassion." A powerful testament to compassion as resilience, rare examples like these of compassion in the face of extreme injustice call to mind our greatest cultural heroes and suggest that compassion in its pure state is non-judgemental. However, few of us have experienced compassion of such heroic proportions. In contrast, compassion is frequently derailed by appraisals of fairness—whether or not we feel others are responsible for their condition [2].
As such, designers seeking to foster social change will need to address underlying perceptions of deservedness. In some cases, this will entail correcting misconceptions (for example, about the various roots of mental illness, obesity, or poverty). In other circumstances, strategies for fostering empathy may be the first step, such as for conflict resolution (as with the PeaceMaker game).
Jonathan Belman and Mary Flanagan, who provide guidelines for games to foster empathy [7], give the example of a game for eliciting empathy in relation to homelessness. They point out that for players who attribute blame to the homeless, engaging with the game may increase their experience of empathy, but they are unlikely to give time or money to a shelter because their appraisal of the situation is incongruent with their goals. In other words, people's attitudes toward homelessness will affect whether the game leads to compassionate action or stops at empathy.
Supporting feelings of agency. Feeling overwhelmed by empathic distress or feeling a compassionate motivation to take action seems to depend on how much we believe we can make a difference. Appraisal studies have shown that "feelings of compassion should increase when the individual feels capable of coping with the target's suffering. Appraisals of low coping ability, by contrast, should activate distress in the face of another's suffering, which countervails compassion-related tendencies when resources are low" ([8] quoted in [2]).
Design decisions can either foster feelings of empowerment to support compassion or simply evoke empathy and possibly distress. Take, for example, various design approaches taken by charities and nonprofit organizations: In the past 20 years we have observed a move from confrontational imagery of dire and overwhelming suffering (e.g., children dying of starvation) to imagery of people being empowered by charitable assistance to improve their lives (e.g., a community thriving thanks to clean-water access made possible by donations).
In seeing that action works, we share in joy rather than misery. Designing for the underrated concept of "empathic joy" in the face of great social challenges adds empowerment to the picture, moving empathy toward compassionate action.
Feeling overwhelmed by empathic distress or feeling a compassionate motivation to take action seems to depend on how much we believe we can make a difference.
Providing opportunities for the practice of altruism. Practice makes perfect, and research studies show that giving people opportunities to practice altruism in the virtual world translates to action in the real world. A recent study [9] found that augmented virtual-reality experiences could lead to increases in real-world altruism. Some of 60 participants who completed the study were given the virtual power to fly like Superman to either help a sick child or tour a virtual city. At the end of the virtual-reality experience, all the participants were confronted by "someone in need of help" in the real world. Those in the superhero/child-saving condition were significantly faster to act and helped more than those in the touring conditions. Six of the touring participants didn't help at all, whereas all of the superheroes did. This is just one example of mounting research linking prosocial game-play to prosocial behavior in the real world. These studies seem to suggest that giving people practice in helping, or perhaps the experience of being capable of helping (coping ability), inspires prosociality even after the experience is over.
Providing opportunities for the experience of elevation. Another approach to cultivating compassion could be through inspiring it. Jonathan Haidt uses the term elevation to describe the "warm, uplifting feeling that people experience when they see unexpected acts of human goodness, kindness, courage, or compassion. It makes a person want to help others and to become a better person himself or herself" [10]. One study subject's heartfelt description says it best: "I felt like jumping out of the car and hugging this guy. I felt like singing and running, or skipping and laughing. Just being active. I felt like saying nice things about people. Writing a beautiful poem or love song. Playing in the snow like a child. Telling everybody about his deed" [10].
Users already hack their own digital spaces to foster these feel-good emotions by sharing articles and videos of good Samaritan stories through social networks—for example, the fireman who revived an unconscious kitten (21 million+ views on YouTube) or Glen James, the homeless man who returned $40,000 to the police ($250,000 was later crowdsourced to buy him a home). Glen James's story isn't the only evidence that elevation transfers to action. Research has shown that elevation inspires volunteerism and that it can be a vector for the spread of altruism within social networks. Inspiration carries with it a motivator to altruistic action that is separate from empathy. When we are inspired or elevated, we seem to be motivated by a renewed feeling of faith in human goodness and our ability to play a part. We are also given models of how to do so.
Supporting compassion-training practices. Many interventions for fostering compassion involve meditation (largely based on Buddhist strategies developed over thousands of years and now scientifically validated). Hoffmann, Grossman, and Hinton review intervention studies using compassion and loving-kindness meditation and conclude that they increase positive affect, lower negative affect, and can help manage psychological problems, including depression, social anxiety, marital conflict, anger, and coping with the strains of long-term caregiving [11]. Other studies have produced results showing that meditation-based compassion interventions increase compassion, prosocial behavior, and overall well-being.
While changes to the design of digital environments can support or increase the likelihood of eliciting compassion as a temporary state, efforts to cultivate compassion as a trait across the population and in the longer term will likely involve systematic practices like these. Just as technologists have helped to increase access to mindfulness training (via apps and sites like SmilingMind.com.au), digital technologies that can support compassion training within schools, the workplace, or the home will play an important role.
The potential for compassion cultivation to act as a pathway to resilience and social change is increasingly clear, and the capacity for design to play an active role in taking us down that path will surely resonate with the growing number of designers putting their skills toward solving complex social problems and making positive social change.
1. Singer, T. and Lamm, C. The social neuroscience of empathy. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 1156, 1 (2009), 81–96.
2. Goetz, J.L., Keltner, D., and Simon-Thomas, E. Compassion: An evolutionary analysis and empirical review. Psychological Bulletin 136, 3 (2010), 351.
3. Klimecki, O.M., Leiberg, S., Lamm, C., and Singer, T. Functional neural plasticity and associated changes in positive affect after compassion training. Cerebral Cortex 23, 7 (2013), 1552–1561.
4. Lutz, A., Brefczynski-Lewis, J., Johnstone, T., and Davidson, R.J. Regulation of the neural circuitry of emotion by compassion meditation: Effects of meditative expertise. PloS One 3, 3 (2008), e1897.
5. Seppala, E. Compassionate mind, healthy body. UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center website; http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/compassionate_mind_healthy_body
6. Kornfield, J. The ancient heart of forgiveness. UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center website; http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_ancient_heart_of_forgiveness
7. Belman, J. and Flanagan, M. Designing games to foster empathy. International Journal of Cognitive Technology 15, 1 (2010), 11.
8. Hoffman, M.L. Is altruism part of human nature? Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 40 (1981), 121–137.
9. Rosenberg, R.S., Baughman, S.L., and Bailenson, J.N. Virtual superheroes: Using superpowers in virtual reality to encourage prosocial behavior. PloS one 8, 1 (2013), e55003.
10. Haidt, J. Wired to be inspired. UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center website; http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/wired_to_be_inspired
11. Hoffmann, S.G., Grossman, P., and Hinton, D.E. Loving-kindness and compassion meditation: Potential for psychological interventions. Clinical Psychology Review 31, 7 (2011), 1126–32.
Dorian Peters is a digital designer and writer specializing in design for learning and well-being. She heads online strategy for the Faculty of Education and is creative leader of the Positive Computing Lab at the University of Sydney. Her books include Interface Design for Learning and Positive Computing (forthcoming from MIT Press). firstname.lastname@example.com
Rafael A. Calvo is director of the Software Engineering Lab at the University of Sydney and project leader at the Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre. Co-author of Positive Computing, he focuses on the design of systems that support well-being in the areas of mental health, medicine, and education. email@example.com
Figure 1. Empathy, compassion, and altruism. (Image from Positive Computing, our forthcoming book from MIT Press)
Table 1. Distinguishing empathy and compassion.
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The Legend Of Coyote Rock
In Indian lore, among the spirits, Coyote has forever been considered the clever one. The trickster, a bit lazy, but always depended upon to lead a lost warrior home. Around the campfires and in the lodges, the story of Coyote and the Rock was told. And so the story goes….
Many moons ago, It was Coyote who decided that fishing for salmon was taking up entirely too much of his time, and besides, it was hard work. So Coyote thought and thought. How could he catch his salmon without working so hard? Coyote considered the situation for a long time, and at last it came to him. Build a dam! He could build the dam right across the river and the salmon wouldn't, couldn't get out. And so that's just exactly what he did.
He started out with the biggest boulders he could find. Setting them in place, he piled rock after rock on top. It took most of the first day and tired him out so much that Coyote slept very well that night until he heard a gruff and mighty voice calling from the bay, "Who builds across the river? The salmon belong to me." "Huh, I don't care what Sea Lion says," said Coyote, as he continued to build his dam across the river. Tired from all his efforts, he fell asleep on the second night. And again, Sea Lion called in his deep gruff voice "Who builds across the river? The salmon belong to me." Still unconcerned, Coyote steadily worked on his dam for the third day.
The dam was almost across the river nearly touching the other side when he fell asleep that third night. With the hills rumbling with the echo of his voice, Sea Lion came that night and roared at Coyote, "You cannot stop the salmon from going on their journey to the sea! You cannot stop the salmon from their spawning, you cannot keep the salmon from me!" And with that he raised up and smashed Coyote's dam, destroying it all except for the part that is called Coyote Rock to this very day.
Actually there is a basis in fact for the legend of Coyote Rock. Every fall when the salmon come into the Siletz on their way to spawn way up river, they seem to stop and wait just around Coyote Rock until the October rains come to tell them it is time to go, and in which tributaries they should spawn.
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I am not able to login to my QuickBooks File, receiving error code H505.
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I understand Stela's concern, that having no access to the Files hampers the business because every minute is important. I think the Firewall or Antivirus software might be causing the problem, so probably you'd need to add few rules to allow communication between the Client & Host.
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Historia de la Luz
Title: Historia de la Luz
Medium: Acrylic and Faux Gold Leaf
Size: 9" by 12" (23 x 30.5 cm)
Year: 2011
Frame: Black Floating Frame
From a series of 3 paintings I did in this style in 2011. This is a painting that I almost hate to show online. It looks so much better in person because of the way the light works on the textured surface. Anything with the fake gold leaf, especially, fails online.


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With the application deadline for this year's Google Summer of Code being over now (and the list of accepted projects to be published soon) I'd like to point those looking to make a bit of money working on Open Source software to another initiative.
Matt's Bargain Basement Summer Of Code is privately funded which I find quite impressive. Matt is offering bounties for fixing issues in several components of software he is using every day. If you are interested in working on one of the tasks contact him. If you want to discuss some details do so. I can confirm that he is open to suggestions.
The Acid3 fixes that are marked as DONE have be "earned" by Germain, Maksim, Allen and me. As we would have been working on KHTML and KJS anyway we have so far managed to resist to take the money. Maybe I should propose Philip Hazel (author of the Perl Compatible Regular Expressions library PCRE) to get a part of the reward. KDE's JavaScript engine uses libpcre for its RegExp implementation as do other programs like Exim and Apache. Now, JavaScript regular expressions are based on those from Perl but in differ in some tiny details. In the long run the incompatilities would have made a fork inevitable (like done by Apple for Safari) but we found a better solution at least for now: we approached Phil and he was quick to add a PCRE_JAVASCRIPT_COMPAT mode switch for PCRE 7.7 that changes the Perl behavior in three cases. After enabling this mode in the 4.0 and 4.1 branch this increased KHTML's Acid3 score by two points as can bee see in these screenshots:
Anyone not wanting to wait for his distributor to ship the new version here are the steps to fetch it yourself:
cd /tmp
svn co svn://vcs.exim.org/pcre/code/trunk pcre
As the SVN version of PCRE does not specify .so numbers by itself I changed the libtool version entries in configure.ac to the following which will result in a libpcre.so.3.13.0 library.
m4_define(libpcre_version, [16:0:13])
m4_define(libpcreposix_version, [16:0:13])
m4_define(libpcrecpp_version, [16:0:13])
This was required to give precedence over my system's 3.12.1 library. To my surprise it got loaded into memory by other KDE libraries already. The resolution of this mistery: libpcre is used by Gnome's utility library GLib. And as that one is (optionally) pulled in by QtGui most KDE users on X11 systems have it in memory already anyway.
mkdir obj
cd obj
/tmp/pcre/configure --enable-utf8 --prefix /opt/pcre
make install
To let CMake pick up this new version remove kdelib's CMakeCache.txt file and set the pkg-config search path
export PKG_CONFIG_PATH=/opt/pcre/lib/pkgconfig:$PKG_CONFIG_PATH
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/opt/pcre/lib:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH
before running cmake and make again.


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Doc: Assessing effectiveness of SAM-e for mood after menopause
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 52-year-old woman coming out the other side of menopause. I've had a smooth ride through it, with the exception of occasional mood swings. I've been taking SAM-e since I found out about it on the Internet. I did not want to take a prescription medicine, nor did I feel my mood swings were strong enough to warrant doing so. I just wanted to be a little more upbeat, positive and energetic. I have found it to be very helpful. Recently, I have had a few people tell me that SAM-e can cause various issues, most notably thyroid malfunctions and cancers. Can you please speak to both the efficacy and potential harm of SAM-e for women in my situation?
Dear J.A.: S-adenosyl methionine is a naturally occurring substance commonly used as a supplement in the U.S. for arthritis and depression. The evidence on SAM-e is mixed, but there are small studies that show SAM-e to be effective for depression, about as effective as some prescription drugs, but with fewer side effects.
However, larger studies were not as hopeful, and my opinion is that while it is a lot better than nothing, SAM-e is not as effective as the better-studied prescription drugs for depression. This may not be applicable to mood swings.
Since it does seem to be working for you, I can reassure you on one point: There is no reliable evidence that SAM-e increases risk of cancers or thyroid disease. The major side effects, which are rare, are upset stomach and dizziness. SAM-e may interact with other medications, so if you do start taking any, please discuss with your doctor or pharmacist.
Dear Dr. Roach: My husband is 72 and suffers from heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes. Almost daily he chokes, with extreme coughing and loss of breath, when eating or drinking. This is getting worse as time goes on. Is there a relationship between this constant choking and heart disease? Heart surgery is not possible because of his kidney disease. Is there anything we can do to keep him from choking?
Dear S.T.: The word "choking" is nonspecific. I can't be sure what you mean exactly. However, in a 72-year-old person with medical issues, the most common problem that is described as choking while eating or drinking is a swallowing issue, the medical term for which is dysphagia, from the Greek roots meaning "bad eating." This is separate from painful swallowing (odynophagia).
The underlying defects are generally broken down into two categories: problems in the mouth to pharynx and problems in the esophagus. When I hear "choking," I tend to think more of problems in the mouth and pharynx.
There are many concerns for frequent choking, gagging and coughing, but the one that is most concerning to me is aspiration, when food or liquids go into the trachea and lungs instead of into the esophagus and stomach. This can lead to infection and damage to the lungs. Because of this, it's very important to get him evaluated.
Evaluation of suspected aspiration is complicated and may require multiple professionals, including a radiologist, speech-language pathologist, ENT doctor and gastroenterologist. I don't have enough room to discuss all the possible reasons for your husband's symptoms. Treatment will depend on the findings of the workup, but it often includes swallowing rehabilitation and changes in food consistency.
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Modesty Lacking In The Body Of Christ
2 Corinthians 6:3 - "We put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that
our ministry will not be discredited."
Stumbling block - anything that could cause someone to fall into sin.
I am deeply concerned about our actions before God and man. The way we react
around our brothers and sisters and those who are in the world. It is very easy
to watch how we treat one another in the body of believers that we know, but how
are we when we are in the world. We have no idea how many saved brothers and
sisters we walk past in the shopping mall, workplace or anywhere that is out of
our comfort zone. People are falling into sin everywhere because of something
that is missing in the body. Modesty. Not only in the women, but also the men.
In the world it is very normal for a man to walk around with no shirt on.
They get hot, they take off their shirt. They do not realize how uncomfortable
it is for a saved woman of God or they may not realize that there are many women
who fall into sin seeing bare skin on a man. They do not realize that the chest
on a man is very sensuous to a woman. For myself, as a woman, I don't want to
see any man's chest but only my husband. The sad reality is that most men don't
even realize that they are causing their own sisters to fall into sin.
It distresses me even more to know that women are even worse. My husband and
I went to the bank together one day. The lady behind the desk was very helpful
and if my husband wasn't saved, she would have been helpful in more ways than
one. Her top was so low cut that her breasts were literally falling out. It was
beyond cleavage. My poor husband had to talk to this women about business
affairs and all she could do was poke her chest out at him. He was actually
trying not to burst out laughing because of the body language that was exploding
from her. Now this woman was not saved at all. Therefore no judgment was made
towards her.
However, the women in the church today are even worse because their conduct
is horrendous. The Lord tells us to judge those who are in the church. We are to
encourage, teach, correct and rebuke daily. Unfortunately, correction is very
rare in most of the churches worldwide. Husbands allow their wives to dress like
whores in and out of the body of believers. It amazes me to how many husbands
allow their wives to flaunt themselves with see-through dresses, wearing
camisoles that should only be worn if under another top, short dresses that if
they bent over you can see their behinds, the skirt that if it were any shorter,
it would be worn as a belt, and tiny shorts that are 3 sizes smaller so that
their butt cheeks are hanging out behind them. Basically clothes that are not
even classified as clothes in the eyes of the Lord.
Then we have the churchy couples that will dress moderately for church and
Christian gatherings. They will dress appropriately if they know that someone
from church is going to be at the same gathering. Yet, if they go to the mall or
away together, they dress differently again. Out come the cleavage tops and
short items. What they don't realize is that the unknown person that they just
pasted was saved and is struggling with sexual immorality and has just fallen
into sin.
Husbands are wanting to kill their bothers in Christ when they hear that
their brother has confessed to their sin of fantasizing about their wives
because of the clothes they wear. (Or shall I say, lack thereof.) Yet if the
husband had any love for his own wife he would not let the one he loves dress
inappropriately. He would not be showing her off to the world in a way that is
degrading to her or to the Lord. Her body should be for her husband and his eyes
only. If she has any dignity at all she would let her husband know how
uncomfortable it is for her to dress like a whore for all to see. But
unfortunately this is not the case because in the mind of a lot of women they
give off the impression, "Look what I've got, that you can't have", and in the
man's mind in most cases it's, "Look what I get to go home to every day and
she's all mine".
Sad, isn't it! You can look, but not touch. How disgraceful it is to the Lord
to see his children behaving in such a way. Brother and sisters, this is
serious. Women are standing on the stage worshiping the Lord, but the brothers
are unable to enter into the presence of God because their hardest battle stands
before them with a see-through dress. Their thoughts are far from God because
their thoughts are too busy thinking what they could be doing to that woman on
stage. They are undressing the women in their minds. That woman could be your
Women, put yourself in this position. The church is having a working bee or a
luncheon in the park. It's a nice warm day and everyone's working hard or
kicking the ball around in the park. Men are getting hotter as the day goes by.
Shirts come off. How would you feel if some woman was fantasizing about your
husband. How would you feel if the person next to you was sleeping with your
husband in her mind. The word of God says that if we have thought it, we've
already done it.
Matthew 5:27- "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' But
I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed
adultery with her in his heart."
Adultery is a big number in the body of Christ. Husbands and wives are
committing adultery in the eyes of God. Can you even imagine how detestable this
is to the Lord? Too many broken marriages are caused because men and women could
not keep their hands to themselves. In James, the Lord says that everything we
do starts as a thought. Temptation comes and instead of rebuking the thought
from the enemy, they continue to feed those thoughts and eventually are acting
upon it.
James 1:13-15 - "When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me."
For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is
tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then after
desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown,
gives birth to death."
The Lord also says that the wages of sin is death. Death meaning, to exist no
longer on this earth. Instead the gates of hell welcome you with torture beyond
what you can ever imagine. A place where the worm never dies. It could also mean
a spiritual death where the spirit of God can no longer live in you.
It is our own evil desires that cause us to fall into sin. God gave us a free
will, therefore we have a choice. We have the choice to know that when a thought
comes to our minds, it is either from God or Satan. We all have the knowledge of
what is good and what is evil. Sadly too many people think that if nobody knows
what goes on in their mind, then they don't have to confess or repent of it.
Then there are the prideful and stubborn rebellious people who do not even know
the conviction of God, therefore they can not be saved, because a saved woman or
man of God walks in repentance and works out their salvation with fear and
The Lord tells the older women to teach the younger women. This means the
older women are to pass down their experiences and knowledge in Christ. Not
necessarily older women in age and number, but in maturity in the Lord. To teach
the newly saved women or those who have a lack of the knowledge of God. They
need to know what the Lord requires from woman who serves the Lord Almighty. So
I encourage you sisters to teach your younger woman, or you are going stand
accountable before God for these young ladies.
Cowardliness runs in the body of Christ something fierce. Pastors and leaders
are too afraid to confront the body, because they are afraid of losing numbers
in the body or they don't like confrontation. They don't want to stir up the
water. But what did Jesus say in Luke 12:51 - "Do you think I came to bring
peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in
one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three.
They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against
daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and
daughter-in-law against mother-in-law." Jesus, by no means came to
bring peace, but to divide his children from the world. I encourage you pastors
and leaders to do the same. I encourage you pastors and leaders to stand up in
your calling as a man of God and confront your church and the believers in it.
Believe me I know how hard it is to confront someone or an entire group. I lived
with this fear all my life, but now fear has no hold on me. I don't want to go
to hell because I would not stand with the responsibility and the authority
Christ has given me. When I am able to put myself aside and let Christ take
control He brings the conviction or the rejoicing in the person or people He has
me ministering to. We need to get over ourselves and stop letting fear come
between us and the word the Lord has given us for the individual or body of
believers the Lord has given us to encourage, rebuke or reprove. We are in more
trouble with the Lord if we do not speak out.
If we have any love for one another we would be very careful about how we
look when we walk out our front door or when company is around. Consider others
more important than yourself. Ask your husband what would be more appropriate to
wear for every occasion even if you are just going to the store to get
groceries. If you are not married, ask the Lord or someone who has some modesty
if what you are wearing is appropriate. If they have any love for you, they will
be truthful.
I would crumble in shame if I was standing before the Lord only to find out
how many people fell into sin because of my lack of concern for those around me.
I think you would also feel the same way knowing that someone was unable to
accept Jesus because they were too busy looking at your wife or your husband.
How can we reconcile the world to God if we are too busy mixing the dress code
of the world with the goodness and severity of the Lord?
Please think seriously about this. People in the church are walking into sin,
not falling, but walking into sin because of the lack of modesty in the body of
Christ today.
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Gambit released their annual "Best of New Orleans" reader poll this week and Lusher made history! While Lusher Elementary held their place at the top of the Best Grammar School category, Lusher High School was voted Best High School for the first time (if there were a Best Middle School category, we're pretty sure all three campuses would've swept). You can click here to read through all of the "Local Life" categories.
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It should have been an up evening. One very, very good thing and one mildly bad thing . But instead, I'm fscking bummed because those things that always seem to repeat themselves… are repeating themselves again.
That whole "circle of life" thing belongs to past generations, when mating relationships were primarily economic, and only shockingly, in the end, loving; now things are the opposite — they are primarily loving and shockingly, at every one of the ends you'll endure, economic.
No way I'm getting any work done. It's time for that road trip. Only it's not. Damn.


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Conservative talk-radio host Michael Berry has been in the headlines citywide this week after Channel 2 News first aired a report that HPD is investigating a hit-and-run incident outside Montrose bar TC's. KPRC's Stephen Dean talks to one of the club's bouncers who says on camera that one night last month, he watched Berry's SUV back up about 70 feet and hit his car.
Now Berry, whom the report says was attending a drag show inside the bar at at the time, has become inducted into a not-very-exclusive club. Like many other controvery-engulfed celebrities before him, he's been immortalized on the Internet by a rap song by a pair of sports-radio hosts.[jump]
SportsRadio 610 afternoon hosts Josh Innes and Rich Lord of the J&R (2-6 p.m.) program recorded "Michael Berry Rap" and posted it on the station's Web site Thursday afternoon. In the interest of public service, here are the trenchant lyrics:
Josh Innes: He whine and he bitch, everything out his lips Hanging out in the club but he don't want chicks
Michael Berry, Michael Berry!
Rich Lord: You're a sick man.
Innes:Innes: Michael Berry, Michael Berry!
Lord: There's a promo.
Innes:Innes: He'll back into your car, and then he'll leave the scene He's a jerk on the air, but tonight he's a queen
Innes:Michael Berry, Michael Berry!
Lord (laughing): You're just a bad person.
Innes: Michael Berry, Michael Berry!
Lord: You're going straight to hell.
Rocks Off can't imagine this having to do with the fact that Berry's show airs on a competing station, if not opposite Innes and Lord's time slot.
Listen to the song on KILT's Web site if you must. Otherwise file this under "30 Seconds of My Life I'll Never Get Back" like we have.


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Grey London has developed a campaign for HSBC UK supporting UK businesses. The work promotes HSBC's belief that more than ever in today's ...
Grey London has developed a campaign for HSBC UK supporting UK businesses. The work promotes HSBC's belief that more than ever in today's environment being open to new opportunities and connected to a wider network is critical for business.
The campaign is led by a 60" hero film, called 'Mind Your Business' starring comedian Richard Ayoade in his third outing for HSBC.
The film features Richard delivering a rousing monologue to the nation. It begins on a park bench, with Ayoade reading a business newspaper, telling a dog peering round the newspaper to mind its own business.
Richard then travels the length and breadth of UK, seeing how businesses that are open to new ideas, open-minded and open to new places and markets are best set to thrive. He finishes at the White Cliffs of Dover with a rallying cry that being open is good for business.
"The advert translates what our brand promise 'together we thrive' means for businesses and the message is simple: in times of uncertainty, being open and connected is key for businesses to thrive and grow." Sarah Mayall, Head of Campaigns.
Deputy Executive Creative Director Nick Rowland from Grey adds: "In a world of increasing barriers, this is the perfect time for a brand to celebrate the power of UK businesses embracing an outward and open attitude. And work with one of the UK's star talents. And a dog."
The work runs throughout the UK across TV, Print, OOH, Digital and social as well as via a podcast sponsorship.
This is the third film in the series following on from the two previous executions produced by JWT London.
The media agency was PHD, with agency Sideshow developing social content.
Head of Campaigns, HSBC UK: Sarah Mayall
Senior Campaigns Manager, HSBC UK: Rowena Williams
Campaigns Manager, HSBC UK: Jayden Taylor
Head of Marketing for Commercial Banking, HSBC UK: Marion Sanchez
Marketing Manager: Rob Webster
Deputy Executive Creative Director: Nick Rowland
Creative Director: Andy Garnett, Dan Cole
Copywriter: Emma Thomas
Art director: Ryan Delaney
Agency producer: Madeline Smith, Thea Evely
Creative producer: Julia Parry
Planner: Hayley Sivner
Media agency: PHD
Media planner: Mandy Cross, Georgia Vine
Production company: Darling Films
Director: Adam Gunser
Producer: Kelly Doyle, Carla Terranova
Editor: Ben Stephens @ Final Cut
DOP: Nanu Segal
Post-production: The Mill
Soundtrack composer: Nick Payne & Joe Rice @ SixtyFour Music
Audio post-production: Munzie Thind @ Grand Central


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Estate Planning Priorities Survey
Your current level of success is most likely based on realistic business goals and priorities that aligned with your vision and dreams for the future.
Because you have made some of your previous dreams come true and you are planning for the next phase of your success, you probably now need a new set of goals and priorities that match your current dreams.
Our Personal Estate Planning Priorities Survey, in combination with the Estate Transition Check List, will help determine your vision and goals for your estate plan and how it is administered by your heirs. It will also tell you where you may have gaps in your current planning.
Take the Survey to Record Current Goals & Priorities
After you read the entire list below, just check the statements that are important or true for you.
Submit the form to email a copy to yourself. In a way, this list is your personal definition of what an Estate Plan should be. It is also a reminder of your unique priorities when you are ready to create your estate plan. Keep these priorities in mind when you make estate planning decisions.
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I've finally figured out why karaoke is so popular. It's because most people are some combo of sadist and masochist, only without the black vinyl fashion sense. It's fun to watch people make asses of themselves and to, on occasion, be the ass in question.
Another cool thing about karaoke is that it lets you try a job without committing to it. Like those photo-imaging techniques that let you try on different haircuts before you ruin your appearance with them, there should be more opportunities to try out jobs, Karaoke-style, before you pick one and spend God knows how many years dreading the alarm clock every morning. Karaoke singer, karaoke surgeon, karaoke pilot, karaoke porn star. I'm not sure how it could be done, but I figure if Julia Roberts movies keep getting made, they can do just about anything.
This job, for example, is one that anybody could try out. I've been out drinking with a great many of you and am certain in the depths of my heart that you, like I do every week, can gas on for a solid 10 minutes about an issue you feel passionately about. All you have to do is find one and then accessorize it with colorful adjectives. It's like finding the right earrings to complement that little black dress. Most people can do it.
Word for word
Since I'm going on vacation this week, I've decided to let you do this column karaoke-style, by making it a bunch of Mad Libs. Mad Libs are a kids' game involving little stories, only at times there are blanks that you have to fill in with designated words -- noun, location, verb, adjective, food, etc. -- all requested out of context, like this example from The Original No. 1 Mad Libs' "Beauty Advice" page: "Every morning, before washing your (noun), massage it gently with a (noun) that has been soaked overnight in a (container) containing warm (liquid)." They inevitably turn out like this: "Every morning before washing your grandma, massage it gently with a potato that has been soaked overnight in a bucket containing warm soup."
See how easy it is to be a writer?
The following are some mini-Mad Libs along the lines of the news events and social comment you tend to get in this spot. While I'm gone, you kids play nice and quiet and enjoy karaoke column writing. But don't do it when you're drunk -- you'll think you're better, but I've tried it and I promise, it won't turn out as good. (And yes, I did see someone playing with Mad Libs recently on "The Daily Show," but I had the idea first and was saving it for vacation, so nyah, I'm using it anyway.)
Fill 'er up
In his/her newest video, teen pop sensation (celebrity) is seen imitating (activity) with a (cylindrical object/animal/farm equipment). This on the heels of the news of his/her (body part) implants. Are kids (action verb) up too fast these days? Would you let your (age)-year-old (verb) and (verb) with (number) (plural noun) on stage in front of (number) people?
Despite (adjective) advances in every other field, air travel becomes more (adjective) and (adjective) every day. High fares and delays make people (adjective) and (adjective), but a few rules of behavior can make flying more (adjective). Don't try to carry on a (large object) or fit a (live thing) in a suitcase, as it might get away. If you feel queasy and can't make it to the bathroom, try to (bodily function) in a (container), and not on your (noun). If you feel yourself nodding off, try not to rest your (body part) on your neighbor. Get children to stop crying with a (piece of hardware). And if you plan on drinking a lot, make sure you don't (physical activity) on the drink cart.
"(Imperative verb)!" is the (superlative) and (superlative) newest reality-based TV game show to enter the race for viewers' (emotion). In it, (number) people are trapped in a (location) for (number) days or until all of their (staple) runs out. The last two contestants then dress in (costume) and paint their faces like (type of performer) and fight to the death using only (kitchen implement). The winner doesn't win anything except the chance to be on TV and any summary endorsements for (product), (product) or (product). The question isn't who'll watch, but who won't.
Dear Etiquette Chick: I have been invited to a (type of party) for my (type of friend) who is going to be (life-altering experience). I know I have to bring a gift and was considering a bag of (noun) but I'm afraid they will (noise). What should I do? Signed, (verb past tense).
Dear (disparaging name): Your gift idea is (adjective) and I get the impression you are very (adjective). If you are going to offer it anyway, make sure you first massage it with a (noun) and then soak it overnight in a (container) of (liquid).


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Out of this World Haute Couture by Ziad Nakad
Let me introduce you to this fashion designer with a unique eye for beauty and femininity; a fashion designer who knows his way around a woman's body and how to drape it to reveal the right amount and conceal the same. Each and every haute couture by him is unique and has his signature style: which is his love for creating out of this world silhouettes. Ever since he was just a child, he developed this unbridled love for fashion and design which ultimately led him to enter the scene of fashion in 1997 by having his first fashion show. This is one designer who creates timeless beauty in the form of classy, feminine and sensuous women's haute couture. He is from Beirut, Lebanon and he is no other than Ziad Nakad, the very famous fashion designer in his country, the MENA region and now all over the world. His gowns have been worn by top models all around the world and are flaunted by singers and actresses alike.
As can be seen from the gorgeous gowns by him in the photographs provided in this article, Nakad has a keen sense of what looks stunning and sensuous on the female body. In this article there are photographs of haute couture gowns by Ziad Nakad from both this 2013 and 2014 Haute Couture collection.
Important Information:
Tel.: (+961) 4 41 22 99
Fax: (+961) 4 41 04 71
E-mail: email@example.com
Website: www.ziadnakad.com
Ziad Nakad's collection of beautiful evening gowns is so beautiful that you will fall in love with each and every creation of his. His haute couture collections comprise of gorgeously flowy gowns and dresses made to make the beholder of the woman wearing them be struck with awe. Ziad Nakad is known to work with materials like chiffon, silk, net and satin and embellishes them with handmade flowers, sequins and Swarovski crystals.
2013 - 2014 Haute Couture Collection in Shades of lavender and violet:
2013 - 2014 Haute Couture Collection in Shades of Gorgeous Blue:
Nicole Scherzinger in Ziad Nakad's Beautiful Ruby Maroon creation:
Nicole Scherzinger, the famous singer, has been seen sporting one of Nakad's beautiful haute couture gowns from his Fall/Winter 2014 Collection in the X-Factor Finale. The Ruby Maroon gown dazzled the show and blew the audiences away with its sheer beauty.
2013 - 2014 Haute Couture Collection in Shades Reds and Maroon:
2013-2014 Haute Couture Collection by Ziad Nakad in shades of Nude and Taupe:
Beautiful gown in Greens and Sea green:
For every season he creates new styles for his lady customers and his designs are characterized with unique and rate colours and sheer feminite fabrics. His use of stones and Swarovski crystals and sequins is his specialty. The cuts and wonderful designs of his gowns have won the hearts of many women all over the world. His collection includes absolutely gorgeous and stunning Haute Couture, beautiful and affordable prêt-à-porter, Bridal dresses to die for, and chic and stylish accessories.
He is one fashion designer who not only loves to create extraordinary clothes but also loves to give extraordinary fashion shows and catwalks on the rarest of places. Recently, he had a fashion show in a very unique place: the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore which was absolutely breathtaking!
Creation of 2012-2013 Haute Couture Gowns by Zaid Nakad:
Find below photographs of Zaid Nakad's Winter 2013 Collection of Gowns:
The photographs below of beautiful models draped in gorgeous and stunning gowns designed by Zaid Nakad were part of his 2013 Winter Haute Couture Collection.
Nakad is known to create extravagant evening and gowns fit to be worn on the red carpet. Each piece of his creation is a beautiful ensemble that any woman would be lucky to wear or have in her closet.
Winter 2013 Haute Couture Collection:
K Kiss (author) from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK on January 14, 2015:
Hi Michelino it is indeed true that any woman in one of Ziad Nakad's gorgeous gowns would look like a princess!! Thanks for commenting on this article on haute couture gowns
Michelino on January 10, 2015:
What an absolute dream of a dress, mgaacil in the way it creates a wave as one walks... you would feel like a real princess in this, just a shame the girl is looking as though she was not happy in it... I would be walking on air if I could have a dress like this, no wonder you chose it to share!!


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Austrian jewellery company Swarovski apologised Tuesday for "hurting the feelings" of Chinese people after calling Hong Kong a separate country on its website, becoming the latest luxury brand to come under fire in China.
The apology from the jewellery brand came a day after several other luxury retailers apologised for mistakes in their labelling of the semi-autonomous cities of Hong Kong and Macau as well as the self-ruled island of Taiwan.
Hong Kong has become a particularly sensitive subject for Beijing with the financial hub plunged into months of pro-democracy protests, and international brands have been caught in the crossfire.
"We are extremely sorry for the Chinese people whose feelings have been hurt," the jewellery firm said in a statement on Tuesday.
"Swarovski thanks the supervision of people from all walks of life and is willing to continue to build a harmonious society with the Chinese people." The company also lost the support of their brand ambassador, Chinese actress Jiang Shuying, as the row deepened.
Her agency said in a statement that they had sent a notice to Swarovski to terminate their cooperation as soon as possible.
We "uphold the one China principle and believe that our national sovereignty and territory integrity cannot be violated", the agency said.
Swarovski also faced anger online -- despite promising to "try our best to correct mistakes in the shortest time".
"I won't buy it anymore. There's no personal preference in front of national sovereignty," one user wrote on the Twitter-like Weibo platform.
"These foreign brands always say they firmly uphold China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. If you really mean it, such a thing would never occur," wrote another.
Versace, Coach, and Givenchy all apologised this week for making perceived affronts to China's national sovereignty with T-shirts listing Hong Kong and Taiwan as separate countries.
The row also cost them the support of their Chinese brand ambassadors as the companies scrambled to minimise any potential damage in the lucrative market.
Versace's representative, actress Yang Mi, said she would stop collaborating with the fashion house, while Coach's ambassador, model Liu Wen, said she was terminating her work with the brand over its blunder.
"I love my motherland, and resolutely defend China's national sovereignty!" she wrote on her official Weibo account.
Jackson Yee, a hugely popular singer in boyband TFBoys, also pulled the plug on collaborating with Givenchy.
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Remember those New Years resolutions? The ones you repeated on Earth Day, yet seem to have forgotten?
It's time to bring them back.
We're here to make things easier for you with a guide of how and where to shop for great products that that are made with the environment and ethics in mind. New Yorkers are lucky to have access to some of the best values-driven brands in the country. To start off with, a few tips:
- Be aware of packaging. Bring reusable bags - there's no need to waste several paper and plastic bags and mountains of tissue paper when you can easily cut down on waste.
- Think critically about your purchases. Yeah, retail therapy saves lives, but you probably don't need another black crop top or denim skirt. Cut down on waste overall by thinking about what each purchase will actually add to your wardrobe.
- Donate old clothing.
- Look up eco-friendly dry cleaners in your neighborhood to ensure that your clothing lasts and has minimal environmental harm.
TLDR; Where to shop to feel like a good person
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The effect of coffee craving on memory and feeling-of-knowing judgement accuracy
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Broadly, the aim of this study was to replicate the finding that craving—that is, the intense desire for a substance—inhibits cognition, and to see whether this inhibition extends to metacognition. Specifically, this study sought to determine whether coffee craving inhibits memory and feeling-of-knowing (FOK) judgement accuracy. Sixty-seven participants were randomly allocated to a craving or control group. On the day of testing, the craving group abstained from coffee and completed a coffee exposure and imagery task during the experiment. The control group drank coffee as normal and completed a matched exposure and imagery task (jug of water and a holiday). Participants endeavoured to memorise 100 cue-target word pairs. Following an attempt to recall the target word, participants provided a FOK judgement regarding the likelihood of selecting the target in a four-alternative forced choice task (4AFC). Participants then completed the 4AFC task. The control group recalled significantly more target words and selected the correct target word in the 4AFC task significantly more than the craving group, but there was no difference between the two groups in FOK judgement accuracy. These results suggest that although craving inhibits memory, assessment of the quality of one's memory when information cannot be recalled remains intact.
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Sometimes, we just don't want to lug our standard strollers around, not when it's for just a quick trip to the grocer, or when you go travelling.
For such purposes, an umbrella stroller is much more suitable - convenient and most importantly, light.
Best Umbrella Stroller for Tall Parents
For tall parents, it's all about the handles. Umbrella strollers with low handles can cause backache as you will need to bend yourself to push it.
It is therefore important to choose one that comes with height handles so that you can adjust them accordingly to suit your height.
Otherwise, definitely choose one that comes with tall handles for your own comfort.
The Summer Infant 3D Lite Convenience Stroller is one of the most popular and well-loved umbrella strollers among parents, and it makes for one of the best umbrella stroller for tall parents too, thanks to its handles being 42 inches away from the ground.
Made of durable, stylish aluminium frame, this umbrella stroller also makes for one of the best lightweight travel stroller as it is easy to carry and push around at less than 13 pounds.
It folds up compactly for easy storage and the newly improved version comes with a carry strap and auto lock for extra security, which makes it one of the best umbrella stroller for travel.
In terms of functionality, the Summer Infant 3D Lite Convenience is equipped with all the basics you need in a stroller.
Baby's seat area is large and padded for comfortable seating and the 4- reclinable positions enables an almost lay flat setting for napping and on-the-go diaper changes.
The swivel anti shock front wheels are suspension-equipped to ensure a smooth ride and the rear wheels are lockable for security.
As with all good umbrella strollers, the 3D Lite Convenience has an adjustable and removable canopy with flip out sun visor to protect your little one's sensitive skin from harmful rays.
The 5 point safety harness can easily be adjusted to 3 height positions to accommodate your growing child, and the extra large storage basket and rear storage pocket will keep all your necessities safe and secure.
Overall, if you are in the hunt for the best umbrella stroller for tall parents, the Summer Infant 3D Lite Convenience Stroller is one of your best choice.
And oh, for all its great features, it is very reasonably priced too so that's definitely a bonus!
UPPAbaby's G-Lite Stroller is another top choice of best umbrella stroller for tall parents.
Similar to Summer Infant 3D Lite Convenience Stroller, this one has handles 44 inches away from the ground, perfect for the grip of taller parents.
Weight wise, you can probably tell from its name - it is extremely lightweight at under 11 pounds, which you can easily carry with just one hand using its convenient carry strap.
One thing that makes the G-Lite Stroller so well received by parents is that it can stand on its own when folded. You know, sometimes you just don't have the hands to hold onto your stroller when you need to tend to baby first.
With this one, all you need is just your fingers (no foot action required) to trigger the buttons to fold it easily.
Likewise, the UPPAbaby G-Lite has an extendable SPF50+ sunshade to shield your baby from harmful UVA and UVB rays and a breathable mesh sling seat to keep baby comfortable without adding weight to the overall frame.
However, if you would prefer a reclinable seat, this one is not for you because the seat cannot be adjusted.
Nonetheless, if you want a trusted and reliable umbrella stroller, the UPPAbaby G-Lite Stroller will definitely not disappoint.
Best Double Umbrella Stroller
When it comes to twins, you can either get two of the same umbrella strollers, or you can get just one twin umbrella stroller which in our opinion, is a much more convenient alternative, not to mention cheaper.
The Delta Children LX Side by Side Tandem Umbrella Stroller is hands down one of the best twin stroller in the market that is lightweight and practical.
It is the best stroller for infant twins as your double bundle of joy can sit side by side each other.
The need for mobility in a side by side stroller like this is crucial, which is why the LX version comes with a lightweight frame that fits into any standard 30" doorway, as well as 360 degree shock absorbing front wheels to ensure a smooth ride.
We like how it is equipped with multi positions reclining feature for your babies so that they can nap comfortably while you push them around, not to mention the convenience for nappy changes.
Best of all, despite it being a double stroller, it folds up easily and compactly for easy storage and travel.
Other features include two large European style canopies for each baby to block out the harmful rays as well as 5-point harness with soft shoulder pads to keep them safe and comfortable.
If you are looking for the best stroller for twins for your short trips or travels abroad, look no further, the Delta Children LX Side by Side Tandem Umbrella Stroller is the best compact double stroller for you.
And oh, it is eligible for free replacement parts so really, this is definitely one of the best side by side double stroller you can invest in!
A very similar alternative to the Delta LX Side by Side is this J is for Jeep Brand Scout Double Stroller, however, this one is even lighter than the LX Side by Side at just 18.3 pounds. Possibly the lightest double umbrella stroller in the market!
As with all good umbrella strollers, the J is for Jeep Brand Scout Double Stroller also folds up compactly for easy storage and travelling, making it one of the best double stroller for travel.
Its lightweight design fits through standard 30" wide doors and has multi-position reclining seat so that baby can sit comfortably and parents can manoeuvre easily.
Abundant storage is provided in the double rear canopy bags and European-style canopies with sun visors are extendable to shield the harmful rays.
It's worth mentioning that extra thought has been put into the five-point harness as it uses reflective material to ensure both parent and children can be seen at night.
If you are deliberating between the J is for Jeep Brand Scout Double Stroller and Delta Children LX since they are so similar (both features and price wise), perhaps this may help.
The former is able to sustain a maximum weight of 55 pounds, a total of 10 pounds more than the LX, so if you intend to use your twin stroller for as long as possible, the J is for Jeep Brand will perhaps be a better choice for you.
For those with a little extra budget, you may consider the Joovy Twin Groove Ultralight Umbrella Stroller.
Made of a soft brushed fabric that is water resistant, this is the best reclining umbrella stroller in that each seat is independent of one another.
Meaning, you don't have to have both seats recline simultaneously and vice versa. If one child is up, simply adjust the seat to a sitting position while the other continues sleeping in the near-flat recline setting. With this stroller, this is doable.
As with all good twin strollers, the Twin Groove Ultralight has UPF 50 canopies for sun protection and is easy to manoeuvre to fit through standard doorways.
A 6-wheel suspension and adjustable footrest makes the ride more comfortable and the peek-a-boo windows allow you to keep an eye on babies at all times.
In terms of storage, it is by far the stroller that offers the most - four in-seat mesh pockets to keep bottles, sippy cups, snacks or toys, 3 cup holders and two zippered pockets for your keys, phone and valuables.
Safety reflectors that will illuminate at night are installed so you can go for your evening after dinner strolls.
And oh, if you think it will weight a ton with so many features, you're in for a surprise - it weighs less than 26 pounds (it is still an umbrella stroller, after all)!
Thanks to its lightweight aluminium frame, compact standing fold with auto-fold lock and shoulder carry strap, you can easily bring it with your travels.
The Joovy Twin Groove Ultralight Umbrella Stroller is not meant for twins only.
If you are ready for a second child, it makes for the best double stroller for newborn and toddler too because it has a bassinet mode to accommodate newborns, while each seat can hold a child up to 50lbs (that's a maximum total weight of 100lbs).
So really, if you look at the longevity of use with this one, it really is value for money that's worth the investment made!
Best Cheap Umbrella Stroller
For those that are looking for the best cheap umbrella stroller, we have found two great choices for you - they are both under $30 but despite being so affordable, their quality are not compromised.
You can probably tell from the design of the Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller that this is going to be one fun umbrella stroller that your kid will love riding in.
Available in 7 colours (in different characters), this is a super lightweight stroller that weighs less than 8 pounds (!) - any one will be able to easily manoeuvre it around town.
You'll love the easy, compact fold that lets you take it along in the car or hide it in the closet when not needed (made possible through the ultra-slim fold up design).
This umbrella stroller has covered handles for a comfy grip. It also has a heavy duty, three-point harness to ensure your child's comfort and safety as you travel over bumpy surfaces.
Don't think its manoeuvrability will be compromised by its price point - it features easy-to-manouevre wheels for quick steering and step-on locks for stability when stopping.
The Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller is what it is - a stroller meant for convenient short trips.
As such, it does not have any storage (so that its lightweight-ness is made possible) but just a seat with canopy for your little one to sit in while you wheel him/her around until 40 pounds.
If all you want is a fuss free, easy to assemble stroller with no extra features that is durable and affordable, the Cosco Character Umbrella Stroller will surely be a delight to have!
Another umbrella stroller that fits the bill as the best umbrella stroller that is cheap and affordable is the Disney Umbrella Stroller with Canopy.
This is the best stroller for Disney as it comes in 7 different Disney characters and colour, so you will definitely find one that suits your preference.
Further, it folds down compactly which makes it easy for portability when you're navigating through the busy Disneyland.
Likewise, this is a very basic umbrella stroller with no storage whatsoever which enables its 8.5 pounds weight in total. It accommodates a child up to 40 pounds and the handles are covered for your comfort pushing.
If your little one is a fan of Disney, the Disney Umbrella Stroller with Canopy will certainly put a smile on his/her face. Do note that it is not suitable for newborns, but definitely make for one of the best umbrella stroller for toddler.
And the best thing? It is one of the best lightweight umbrella stroller in the market too!
What Is An Umbrella Stroller?
Umbrella strollers are the lightest strollers out of all types of baby strollers. They are usually made of lightweight aluminium and consist of the very basic features, which enable them to fold up compactly and vertically, shaped just like an umbrella!
An umbrella stroller is the perfect choice for short trips (coffee and grocery runs) and travelling as it is convenient to keep in the trunk, not to mention easy to open and close in a jiffy.


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Throughout our painting adventures, many of us have used Rosco paint products on one project or another. Maybe, while choosing which paint products to use, questions about the differences in Rosco products have become a head scratcher. There are several options for artist paints within the Rosco line, two of the most popular are Rosco Off Broadway, and Rosco Supersaturated paints.
During her career, Jamie Clausius – the Resident Scenic Artist at Tobins Lake Studios – has used all of Rosco's paints. After a recent examination of both Off Broadway and Supersaturated, she reached out to share her findings. Her comparisons of the similarities and differences of the two paint lines are below.
Since both Off Broadway and Supersaturated are made by the same manufacturer, there are many similarities to each paint 'system.' Both paints are water-based acrylics that can be used together when mixing and painting. Rosco's suggested application process states each system of paint can be applied with either a brush, roller or sprayer and both paints are formulated to be diluted with water. If applying the paint to a hard surface, priming is strongly recommended. Tough Prime is another Rosco product recommended for priming, however almost any trusted primer will be successful.
The main difference between the two paint systems is their dilution ratios. Off Broadway is intended to be used for 'fat' coats (thick or opaque paint application) and should be used either straight from the can or in a 1-part paint to 1-part water ratio. Supersaturated paint features a much higher concentration of pigment within the paint, enabling it to be diluted at a much higher rate than Rosco Off Broadway. Because of this formulation, the paint can be watered down 4-parts water to 1-part paint for opaque applications, or as much as 15-parts water to 1-part paint for creating translucent glaze effects, or toning techniques such as shade and shadow. The more the paint is diluted, however, the weaker the binder within the paint becomes. When first working with Supersaturated paint, it is important to pay attention to the consistency of the paint and understand how the paint acts as it becomes more diluted. Sometimes, mixing in a binder, such as Rosco Clear Acrylic Glaze, is recommended to keep the adherence and flexibility of the paint at an optimum level.
Because Rosco Off Broadway tends to have an opaquer quality to its colors, this makes it ideal for painting hard scenery, metals and rigid plastics. This also makes Off Broadway a good choice for painting exterior scenery or murals.
Rosco Supersaturated paints, on the other hand, are ideal for situations in which the painted piece will need to withstand repeated amounts of folding and rolling to resist cracking over time. Because of its high pigment content and flexible binder, Supersats are an excellent option for painting translucent muslin backdrops and scrims that need to be painted with thin paint while retaining vibrancy. The flexible binder also makes it useful for painting on Rosco Projection Screens, or Rosco Marley Dance Floors and, due to its concentrated pigment content, Supersaturated paints are also considered as a safe alternative to toxic aniline dyes. These attributes are why Tobins Lake Studios has specifically switched to Rosco Supersaturated to paint almost all of our backdrops.
Both of these two paint products are an excellent option for painting most scenic art projects. Whichever one you choose, it's always strongly recommended to properly test the paint before fully applying it to the final substrate. The "right" choice depends on the requirements of the design, the life-expectancy of the piece and, ultimately, the preference of the scenic artist. Visit the Supersaturated Scenic Paint and the Off Broadway Scenic Paint product pages on Rosco's website for more information on these two scenic paint products to determine how they will work best in your next production.
To see examples of how Jamie Clausius has used Rosco Scenic Paints in her work, explore the rental backdrops at Tobins Lake Studios or visit her website: jamieclausius.carbonmade.com.