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Lochan das thakura – Biography | Sripat Baradanga -where he composed Chaitanya Mangala
Sri Lochan Das Thakura, the dear disciple of Sri Narahari Sarkara Thakura, is renowned all over the three worlds as the author of the great bengali classic, Sri Caitanya Mangala, the beautiful musical composition of Lord Gaurahari's manifested pastimes.It has been composed with such ecstasy and poetic rhythm ,that simply reading it is sufficient to evoke within one the emotions of divine love and attachment for Sri Krishna Caitanya, the Supreme personality of Godhead.Sri Lochan das thakura serves as Lochana sakhi in Krishna's vrindavana pastimes. In Vaishnava acara darpana, it is mentioned that the potency of King Vrishbhanu's niece , 'Tara', has also incarnated as Sri Lochan Das Thakura, in Mahaprabhu's pastimes.
Lochan das thakura was a contemporary of Sri Vrindavana Das Thakura, the author of Sri Caitanya Bhagavata, another revered biography of Lord Caitanya's heart melting pastimes. Sri Narahari Sarkar Thakura, who was the incarnation of the sakhi Madhumati, and who was very dear and completely surrendered unto the lotus feet of Sri Gaurasundara, once desired for a book to be composed in bengali, that shall depict the heart melting pastimes of Sri Krishna Caitanya. He desired that the biography would uphold before the world the esoteric treasures of Gaura lila and shall help the readers develop love and attachment unto the Supreme (refer – 'YogPeeth, Mayapur, Navadvipa – The birthplace of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu'). It was only to give shape to the desires of Narahari ,that Lochan das thakura had taken birth in this world.Taking shelter of his Guru, he composed the ecstatic 'Caitanya Mangala', thereby satisfying the yearnings of his spiritual master. 'The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal' has covered the life and pastimes of Sri Narahari Thakura in a separate article entitled – 'The Great Vaishnavas of Srikhanda'.
Sri Lochan Das Thakura :
Sri Lochan Das Thakura has mentioned some of his biographical details in the last section of Sri Caitanya Mangala :
Charikhanda punthi ei karila prakasha,
Baidya kule janma mora kograme-te basa
Mataa suddha mati, sadanandi tara naam,
Janra udare janmi kari krishna naam
Kamalakara das mora pita janmadata,
Janra prasade gai gaura-guna-gatha
Here Sri Lochan Das Thakura reveals that he was born into a family of vaidyas (ayurvedic physicians). His was a resident of a village named Kograma (near the Ajaya river,in Burdwan district). His father's name was Sri Kamalakara and his mother was Srimati Sadanandi devi. He was the only son of his pious parents. Sri Lochan Das was a devotee since his very birth and chanted the holy names of Krishna soon after coming out of his mother's womb. It is by the mercy of his parents, that he could now sing the glories of Lord Gauranga.
(Translated by 'The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal')
Sri Lochan Das Thakura got married to a beautiful lady at a very early age. His wife was a resident of the nearby kakutiya village.But ever since Sri Lochan Das met his spiritual master, Sri Narahari Sarkar Thakura, he became completely drowned in an ecstasy of Gauranga prema. Serving and pleasing his Gurudeva gradually became the sole objective of his existence.His in-laws requested him repeatedly to come over to their place and spend some time with his wife, but Lochan das was no more interested in petty family affairs. Seeing no other option, his in-laws came over to Srikhanda and expressed their grievances to Sri Narahari Sarkar Thakura. On the orders of Sri Narahari Sarkar, Sri Lochan das ,unwillingly, had to then visit his in-laws. But by the mercy of Sri Guru and Gauranga, Sri Lochan Das' spiritual life was never disturbed as a result of this. He preached to his wife who,by his mercy, went onto become a great devotee and both of them passed their time blissfully together, discussing the nectarian pastimes of Sriman Mahaprabhu. After spending some days with his dear wife and his in-laws, Sri Locana returned to the bhajana kutira of his spiritual master ,here at Baradanga.
A very important lesson can be learnt from the above pastime. We observe that when both husband and wife are devotees of the Supreme Lord then Maya cannot influence or derail them from their spiritual lives.In fact such an union of devotees helps both of them to synergise ,cooperate and practice spirituality even better.Such a couple dedicated to serving Sri Guru and Gauranga together, contribute to the success of the Grihastha Ashram.
On returning, Lochan Das Thakura then began composing Sri Caitanya Mangala. He referred to the recorded details of Mahaprabhu's life in Murari Gupta's Sri Krishna-Caitanya-Carita. Sitting upon a stone slab,underneath a great badari tree,situated adjacent to the bhajana kutira of his spiritual master, an empowered Lochan Das thakura began his work. This site and the tree exists even today and 'The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal',considers itself blessed to have been able to visit and obtain the dust of this exalted place.
Sri Lochan Das Thakura visits Sri Vrindavan Das Thakura:
On finishing with his work, Sri Locana offered his composition, Caitanya Mangala, unto his spiritual master, who became greatly pleased.By this time, Sri Vrindavana Das Thakura had already composed a book on Sri Mahaprabhu's life and teachings ,and incidentally he had also named it as 'Caitanya Mangala' (later known as Caitanya Bhagavata) .The Vaishnavas at that time had greatly appreciated and accepted Srila Vrindavana das' work. Hence Sri Narahari Sarkar Thakura requested Lochan Das, to first go and seek permission from Srila Vrindavana das thakura before making his work known to everyone else.
Accordingly, Sri Lochan Das Thakura, went over to meet Sri Vrindavana Das Thakura and presented to him his book. These two stalwart vaishnavas met at Denur, where Srila Vrindavana Das Thakura had composed Caitanya Bhagavata. 'The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal' had covered the details of the pastimes at Denur in a separate article entitled – 'Denur – Where Srila Vrindavana Das Thakura composed Sri Caitanya Bhagavata' .Srila Vrindavana Das Thakura (the original vyasa of Lord Caitanya's pastimes) was highly impressed with Lochan Das Thakura's composition and appreciated it greatly. Srila Vrindavana Das became immersed in ecstasy noting how Sri Lochan das had correctly identified Sri Nityananda tattva. He was pleased to note the below verse where Sri Locana had correctly described Nityananda Prabhu as the son of mother Rohini (as He was Lord Balarama Himself) and non different to Sri Caitanya's body.
Abhinnya Caitanya tanu thakura avadhuta
Sri Nityananda Vando Rohinika suta
(Sri Caitanya Mangala)
Srila Vrindavana Das Thakura, then arranged that his book be renamed to Caitanya Bhagavata. In this way the conflict of identical names of these two great compositions was resolved. Lochan Das' book came to be renowned as 'Caitanya Mangala' and Sri Vrindavana Das' composition henceforward ,came to be widely known as 'Caitanya Bhagavata'.This arrangement greatly pleased the senior Vaishnava devotees of the time.
Sri Caitanya Mangala:
Sri Lochan Das Thakura dedicates Sri Caitanya Mangala to his beloved Gurudeva, Sri Narahari Sarkara Thakura, an intimate associate of Lord Caitanya, by whose intense desire Sri Lochan Das had subsequently appeared and composed this great classic.Sri Lochan Das Thakura considers himself as utterly incapable and ineligible to write such a beautiful piece without the mercy and empowerment of his Guru.
Thakura Sri Narahari, Das prana adhikari
Janra pada prema prati aansh
Adhameo sadh kare, Gauraguna gahibare
Bharosaya e lochan das
(Sri Caitanya Mangala)
Sri Lochan Das Thakura is the example of a perfect disciple who lived to act as a tool in the hands of his spiritual master.In Vaishnava Abhidhana, Haridasa Dasa(a famous Gaudiya Vaishnava historian) describes Sri Caitanya Mangala as follows – "Lochan Das based his Caitanya Mangala upon Murari Gupta's authorized Sanskrit biography of Lord Caitanya entitled 'Sri Krishna Caitanya Carita'. Sri Caitanya Mangala is written in simple,beautiful language,and it can be sung in various beautiful ragas.Caitanya Mangala is a rasatmika sastra (full of rasa) and Caitanya Bhagavata (written by Vrindavana das Thakura) is a varnanatmika sastra (full of descriptions). In some cases Lochan Das' poetic expression surpasses those of Vrindavana Das Thakura".
By reading and relishing Sri Caitanya Mangala, one can associate with Sri Lochan Das Thakura, a great stalwart vaishnava, whose empowered life was a mission to saturate the starving fallen souls with the intense mellows of Sri Gauranga prema. For hundreds of years, musicians have sung Lord Caitanya's blissful pastimes, as depicted in Sri Caitanya Mangala, in the remote corners of Bengal (east and west) captivating the hearts of millions. Numerous eternal associates (nitya siddha) of the Lord have spent their time at this sacred Baradanga dham and relished the nectar of Gauranga's holy names. Sri Mukunda Das, Sri Narahari Sarkar Thakura , Sri Lochan Das Thakura, Sri Srinivasa Acharya,Sri Jagannatha Das babaji maharaja , to name a few of them.
On an ending note :
'The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal' has been striving to seek shelter of such great personalities throughout its spiritual journey. It is only with this objective of receiving their mercy and sharing it with others, that we have set out from our homes, trying to reveal to the world the mood and esoteric pastimes of these great men.The life and teachings, of these stalwarts inspire us to imbibe the same values and principles in our own lives and we pray that they mercifully bless us, so that we may forever contemplate upon their blissful pastimes.
We worship the lotus feet of our spiritual master ,whose causeless mercy has empowered us ineligible fools ,to gain entrance and take up service in this transcendental abode of Baradanga.We seek shelter of this holy land, and pray that its glories remain forever imprinted in our heart.'The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal' offers millions of obeisances and humbly prays to Sri Lochan Das Thakura and Sri Narahari Sarkar that we advance in our Krishna consciousness, develop attachment unto the lotus feet of Lord Gauranga and are able to serve Sri Guru & Vaishnavas, by our honest and sincere efforts. We seek their blessings and compassion , in successfully rendering this humble service of reciting the pastimes and revealing the pastime places of the Supreme Lord and His beloved associates.We shall consider ourselves greatly fortunate and our existence meaningful if Lord Gaurahari and our dear spiritual master are kindly pleased with our endeavours.
What to see:
- The place where Sri Lochan Das Thakura had written Sri Caitanya Mangala.
- The Bhajana kutira of Sri Narahari sarkar Thakura
- The place where Sri Raghunandana thakura and Sri Abhirama Gopal Thakura had met (have covered the detail pastime in a different article)
How to Reach:
You can take a train from Howrah/sealdah station to reach the Katwa junction. The journey takes around 3.5 hours.On reaching Katwa, you can book a cab to directly reach the 'Baradanga' dham which should not take more than 1 hour. Baradanga is very near to a place called Srikhanda.
We, from 'The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal' ,had visited Baradanga during our stay at Katwa. It was here in this holy land of Katwa that Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu had accepted His sannyasa initiation from Keshava Bharati 500 years back, and is thus an exalted pilgrimage destination for all the Gaudiya Vaishnavas.This place was initially known as 'Kantaka Nagara',from which the name 'Katwa' had later evolved. The transcendental land of Katwa is a witness to several intimate reciprocations between Sri Gaurasundara, the Supreme Lord, and His beloved associates.
Accommodation – One can choose to stay at Hotel Srabani in Katwa which is owned and governed by the local municipality.Srikhanda and Katwa are quite near to each other. Or else, Navadvipa is hardly an hour and a half ride from Srikhanda. So the devotees can also choose to stay at Navadvipa / Mayapur and then travel to take darsana of Baradanga dham.
If one stays in Katwa, one can avail prasadam at the 'Gauranga Bari temple'. Else if one stays in Navadvipa, then he/she can honor prasadam at Iskcon Mayapur or any of the Gaudiya Mathas.
Nearest major airport – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata)
Nearest major Railway station – Katwa junction
(Please note that we neither necessarily recommend these hotels/accommodation centers mentioned above nor do we guarantee that they will provide the required facilities/services to the visiting pilgrims. We are not in any way related to the governance of these hotels/accommodation centers. The visiting pilgrim is advised to choose an accommodation as per his own discretion)
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Q1. Can you define what is smartcity? What are technologies required to turn a normal city into smartcity?
Sapna Mongia: Smart City is a domestic, urban, or industrial environment that uses devices and sensors installed in various locations or objects as part of a coherently and cohesively-managed network. In a Smart City, data coming from the various 'urban' nodes can be used for efficient energy management, reduced environmental footprint, and improved maintenance ofpublic infrastructure and buildings.
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• Smart public lighting, smart power and gas metering, smart sensor nodes, smart buildings, smart parking, E- mobility, smart health care and smart garbage to efficiently improve smart city convenience and quality of life.
• Cutting-edge sensors and video authentication technology using RFID and Wireless sensor networks for advanced authentication.
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• Monitoring the normalcy of sensing, authentication, control and other conditions, so that alerts can be reported in real time to the required locations upon detection of anomalies.
• Cloud computing
2. What are the areas where smartcity concept can be leveraged (implemented) faster?
Sapna Mongia: Information Technology is changing the evolution of cities. The notion of "growing" cities based on implementing appropriate urban planning is being expanded to include the idea of making a city "smart." The Internet is enabling planners to consider the physical planning of a city as well as using Information Technology to make the economy, environment, mobility and governance more efficient and effective.
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3. What present infrastructure is smartcity-ready and what type of present IT infrastructure does not support smartcity and requires replacement?
Sapna Mongia: Smart City development is typically not so easy. Roads, lights, parking lots, water supplies, and a whole range of Smart City applications need sensors, processing, and access to information. The pathways to this information, often don't exist and need to be enabled—often through wireless channels. Similarly, the sensors, control mechanisms and power often aren't in place, so fortunately, there isn't a whole lot of smart city infrastructure that has to be replaced, though often it must be supplemented or installed.
4. And also, what personal devices should citizens own to access smart city facilities? Does these present smart phones or simple mobile phones smart enough for smart cities?
Sapna Mongia: Today, telecommunication systems play a very important role in the infrastructure of smart cities. A plethora of networked devices interact to provide safe, convenient and environmentally conscious new services. Residents in smart cities can enjoy their lives using these services, seamlessly and without even being aware of the existence of the networks. For people to enjoy the full benefit of smart cities, some kind of communication system must connect all manner of smart things, including people to each other, man to-machine, and machine-to-machine connections. Smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices today allow citizens to easily connect to many devices to get real-time data.
5. Can you share a good example of smart city enabling energy saving and reducing pollution? and any example on preventing disaster/fire etc..?
Sapna Mongia: ST's offering includes solutions for smart street lighting, smart driving, smart parking, smart metering, smart garbage collection and smart homes. Our platform-ready solutions and ecosystem simplify and accelerate product development and reduce time-to-market. Our broad portfolio is enabling Smart Cities that improve residents' quality of life by letting them do things while consuming less energy.
An example: unlike traditional streetlights, LED lighting is fully dimmable. So simply by adding, low-cost sensors and controllers, streetlights can automatically adjust their brightness to account for a range of dynamic conditions, including cloud cover, moonlight, vehicular traffic, and even the presence or absence of pedestrians. As the city of Boston found, when it replaced its HID streetlights with smart lighting, the associated energy and cost savings from this sort of "smart lighting" can be dramatic.
A prime example of ST's commitment to Smart Cities is our STLUX line of digital controllers. These are the industry's first programmable controllers designed specifically for lighting applications. They combine low-cost with high functionality, and can easily be designed into new lighting products or retrofitted into existing lines. STLUX controllers represented such an advance in energy-efficient lighting that they received the prestigious CES Innovation Award for 2014.
Earlier this year at the Smart City Summit & Expo in Taipei, Tatung, Taiwan's leading electronics company for smart home, building, and city solutions, showcased its Universal Developer Kit (UDK-21). It is a universal platform for smart home and building applications, such as electric-vehicle charging management, smart LED lighting, smart-grid, and home monitoring. It is powered by ST's STreamPlug ST2100 system on chip (SoC).
6. How user-friendly is smart city concept to lesser educated people?
Sapna Mongia: In all of its various components—Smart Lighting, Smart Buildings, Smart Parking, Smart Energy--the Smart City concept is aimed squarely at increasing convenience, safety and economy. It is enormously user-friendly and any elements that fail the user-friendly test are the result of bad government or more likely, bad implementation.
7. What it takes to extend smart city concept to smart-town and smart-village? Can agriculture/farming benefit from such smart implementation?
Sapna Mongia: The beauty of Smart Things is that they can find value everywhere information can be transmitted and used to make things better. Whether that is in the home, in the car, in the office or factory, on land, on the ocean or in space. We are already involved in multiple farming applications, including a very interesting one to help eliminate the problem of the bee hive collapse.
8. Finally when it comes electronics and semiconductors? What are the technologies enabling smart city concept?
Sapna Mongia: The Smart City is an application of Internet of Things technologies. The elements that enable the IoT are processing and control, security, sensing, power, and communications. ST is unique in its ability to address all of these areas. We have all the hardware, software and tools that are necessary to make Smart Things, for Smart Cities and for other application areas:
- Sensors and micro-actuators sense and act
- Ultra-low power microcontrollers and security process information
- Ultra-low power communication modules connectivity makes the link
- Analog and mixed signal components translate the information
- Power and energy-management modules keep the system running in the most energy-efficient way
- Our broad portfolio will enable Smart Cities to improve our quality of life by doing smarter things while consuming less energy.
9. While smart city is designed to ensure safety of its citizen, security of smart-city tech itself is a big concern, what are the latest developments in security related aspects of smart city?
Sapna Mongia: With its leadership in Secure Microcontrollers and its expertise in various secure technologies, including its contribution to the latest and most secure SHA-3 algorithm, selected by the US National Institute of Science and Technology, ST is well placed to help ensure security in Smart City applications. The challenges are large, and every stage of the applications needs to be protected, but we're working to make the products and tools available to do this. One example is our recently launched STSafe authentication and brand protection secure solution, which can act as a secure element for Smart Things
10. Can you give example of smart city implementation in Europe and elsewhere and what are the technologies ST is offering to such implementation?
Sapna Mongia: ST participated to Expo Milano 2015 with its partner ENEL to demonstrate innovative digital technologies. A "smart city" model was developed by means of innovative communication technologies, services and energy efficiency to show how these contribute to a better environment and quality of life. The Expo site is a "digital smart city", whose citizens are the visitors. They can combine real and virtual experiences by participating actively in the exhibition and receiving detailed information on topics of interest, via their smart phones.
ST also participated in European Utility Week in Vienna in November2015 where we demonstrated how to deliver smart solutions for power and energy management for Smart cities. At our booth we demonstrated Future-Proof Smart-Grid Solutions with our STCOMET Power Line Communication Platform, which integrates three cores (power-line communication, microprocessor and metering function) plus a security engine that function together and can be programmed to satisfy local market requirements. This modular approach has enabled us to develop four products for Smart Grid programs since we launched STCOMET product at EUW last year. We have also obtained new standard certification extending the bandwidth to 500 kHz for Prime and G3, generating strong interest. STCOMET is being implemented in France in a program called SOGRID with ERDF / SAGEMCOM and NEXANS in the city of Toulouse. Successful experiments have been made passing communication signals over the medium voltage of the GRID. This project attracted a lot of interest in Vienna, and many customers are interested in the capabilities offered by our solution. The G3 Alliance, the Prime Alliance and the Meters & More Alliance were all displaying our STCOMET boards European Utility Week covers all major value streams from transmission to the end-user. ST and our partner A.P. Systems showed solutions in smart metering and smart lighting. ST's technology allows A.P. Systems to keep the cutting-edge technology role that is well recognized by the market and ensures reduced time-to-market, highest quality and increased reliability in the available solutions.
At the Smart City Exhibition from October2015 in Bologna, we showed how our continuously evolving products and platforms enable efficient and sustainable electric smart grids and cutting-edge technology. Smart cities combine protection of the environment, energy efficiency and economic sustainability in a single urban model to improve quality of life and create new services for residents and local authorities. Our Smart City solutions enable the most modern network management and control systems, smart grids, electricity, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, climate monitoring, parking, traffic, waste management, and smart street lighting. These main nodes monitor and communicate environmental changes and incidents to big data management systems. Each city can build its own management system displayed on a single dashboard.
ST shares a vision with Tatung, Taiwan's leading electronics company for smart home, building and city solutions. Internet of Things (IoT) allows people to transform regular systems into smart objects and systems. Leveraging the strength of both companies, Tatung and ST are developing a range of products from gateways to sensors to OEM modules to fuel the growth in smart buildings and grids. And by leveraging HomePlug AV/GP power line communication, we can create an overlay infrastructure with wireless sensor hubs that can almost instantly transform regular infrastructures into smart systems. The government is actively promoting the construction of smart cities throughout Taiwan. Today more than 1,000 smart city projects are underway. The Universal Developer Kit (UDK-21) launched by Tatung and ST was showcased at the exhibition. It is a universal platform for smart home and building applications like electric vehicle charging management, smart LED lighting, smart grid and


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JANE SCRIVNER - Morning Barrier Balm
JANE SCRIVNER - Morning Barrier Balm
JANE SCRIVNER - Morning Barrier Balm
Skin conditioning balm.
Face Balms are a richer source of nutrients for your skin, combining plant derived butters with omega and phytosterol rich oils. Jane Scrivner balms bring a more intense level of skincare. Choose a balm when your skin needs that extra help and apply in the NOURISH slot of your skincare routine - after hydration and before protection.
MORNING BARRIER BALM was created to be your Conditioning Breakfast Smoothie for Skin. Bringing all the refreshing and calming nutrients your skin needs throughout the day. Suitable for all skin types, especially good for irritated skin, inflamed skin, dry skin or for pure skin conditioning.
Formulated with organic butters, core oils and essential oils packed with nutrients to apply AM in your 'Nourish/Facial Oil' slot for that extra, every day, all day Calm, Velvety, Bounce Back feel.
Apply on 'No Makeup' days for barrier nourish. Use when travelling as your one pot, one stop skincare or simply keep for those occasions when your skin needs to indulge.
NB This product will change in texture with temperature, may 'leave' the sides of the jar internally if cold and may 'crust' and lighten in colour at the edges when cool too. All these changes are natural fluctuations and will revert to normal when the product is at normal room temperature and applied when warmed on pads of fingers.
How to use: Gently smooth fingers over the surface of the balm to warm slightly, apply to skin and massage in until absorbed. Apply all over face, neck and decollete or use in smaller areas where needed.
Use in the Facial Oil slot in your skincare as an alternative to your oil, use on its own after cleansing for a simple, nourishing 2 step facial routine. Apply to cleansed skin for indulgent, nourishing mask. Do not remove, simply allow to melt into the skin.
Apply after BIOLURONIC BUZZ in place of your chosen Facial Oil once or twice a week if you are using the Jane Scrivner Skincare 5 A Day, then apply your light film of OO CREAM to complete the conditioning.
INGREDIENTS: (O) Mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, (O) Avena sativa (oat) kernel oil, (O) Oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, (O) Ribes nigrum (blackcurrant) seed oil, (O) Prunus domestica (plum) seed oil, (O) Sambucus nigra (elderberry) oil, (O) Cyperus esculentus (tigernut) root oil, (O) Oryza sativa (rice) bran wax, Tocopherol, (O) Avena sativa kernel (rice) extract, (O) Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus sinensis peel oil (expressed) Citrus aurantifolia peel oil (expressed) Lavandula angustifolia oil, Curcuma longa root oil, Illicium verum fruit/seed oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract. *Limonene, *Linalol, *Geraniol, *Citral, *Citronellol. *naturally occurring in essential oils. (O) Organic


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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is the name given to a group of genetic diseases that affect the connective tissue in joints, blood vessels, skin, and other organs. EDS leads to symptoms that range from hypermobility, weak muscles and stretchy skin to cardiac complications.
Apart from a physical examination, skin biopsies, and genetic testing, imaging tests such as X-rays, computerized tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can also help to confirm a diagnosis of EDS.
How do imaging tests help diagnose EDS?
Loose joints and hypermobility are common in EDS, and the disease can also affect the spine and the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) — the area in the neck where the brain and spinal cord meet. An MRI scan can help in visualizing details of the spine, CVJ, and the severity of spinal injury.
A new technique called positional MRI (pMRI) allows patients to stand upright or sit instead of lying down for a scan. Standing or sitting puts weight on the spine, possibly allowing pMRI to better detect the extent of spinal abnormalities.
Brain lesions are also common in patients with hypermobility EDS. MRI can help detect lesions in the brain containing collagen fibers, which are often seen in EDS patients who previously experienced trauma.
CT and MRI can also help in identifying blood vessel abnormalities like an aneurysm (enlarged arteries due to weakened arterial walls) or ruptures that are characteristic of a type of EDS known as vascular EDS.
X-rays can help in detecting ligament damage and labral tears in joints, such as the hip and shoulder, that are common in EDS patients.
How to prepare for imaging tests?
Imaging tests such as X-rays do not require any preparation.
Prior to an MRI scan, however, patients must indicate to the operator if they have a pacemaker implant, artificial heart valves, or cochlear implants.
Patients should also let the doctor know if they are pregnant, under medication, or allergic to substances such as iodine or gadolinium.
Fasting is usually not required before an MRI scan, unless a person is instructed to do so.
What happens after an imaging test is performed?
After the scans are done, the radiologist and technician will examine the images to ensure they have the necessary clarity and orientation. Depending on the outcome, patients may be required to undergo another scan.
Usually, patients will be able to continue normal activities as soon as the scans are complete. If for some reason a person was sedated for the procedure, he or she must wait until the sedation wears off before trying to operate a car or other vehicle.
The scans are interpreted by the radiologist, and a report is generated so that the doctor can best make a diagnosis and decide next steps in treatment if necessary.
Last updated: Oct. 27, 2019
Ehlers-Danlos News is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.


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High Desert Soil is an informal designation, with non-discrete boundaries. It applied to areas of the Mojave Desert in southern California. Generally, the desert is between 2 and 4 thousand feet in elevation. Likewise, located north of the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and Little San Bernardino Mountains. In short, local news media use High desert to describe the area. For example, it is used on weather forecasts. Because of the high desert's unique and moderate weather patterns. This because of local low desert neighbors. The term "High Desert" serves to differentiate it from southern California's Low Desert. Elevation, climate, animal life, and vegetation native to these regions to make it a low desert. High desert soils are derived from these deserts.
High Desert soils are mostly loamy sand, deep and well-drained Entisols formed in alluvium fans derived dominantly from granitic rocks and related rocks. These soils have very low organic matter, are high in potassium, and have pH's around 7.5 to 8.0. Saline and/or alkaline surface layer occurs in places. Slopes range from 0 to 10 percent most of the time.
The San Andreas Rift Zone area and have contributed to the complexity of the parent rocks. Cajon, Hesperia, and Rosamond are very common soil in the region. These soils consist of clay loams, with rooting depths between 10 to 40 inches. Parent materials of mixed material derived from weathered basalt. The average annual rain ranges between 10 and 14 inches. Vegetation is defined by blue grama, western wheat, and sagebrush.
Vegetation observed include western wheat, fringed sage, squirreltail, blue grama, sagebrush, prickly pear, juniper, snakeweed, prairie Junegrass, single and rabbitbrush.
Aquifers are used for wildlife and recreation. It can be used for crop production if irrigation is available. In fact, we have grown crops using irrigation in deserts for millennia. Thus, irrigation water comes from rivers or aquifers. Aquifers are underground areas of porous rock. Likewise, it can be full of sand and gravel that hold lots of water. Irrigation in most desert regions causes a buildup of salt in the soil. Some plants can tolerate more salt than others. But, salt in the soil affects plant growth and yield. When the salt levels are too high, plants die. SOURCES • http://celosangeles.ucanr.edu/Agriculture/High_Desert_Soils/


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Happy Monday Everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.
In my post about the Doctor Who TARDIS quilt finish, I mentioned how hard it can be to make gifts for the men in our lives. It seems to be equally difficult to find suitable patterns to embroidery for them.
However, in searching through my collection, I found this set of sea themed patterns that I think could be turned into some really fun Father's Day (or birthday gifts.)
Add a Gone Fishin' sign to either of the fish for a Dad who loves fishing.
The sea star could be paired with the words, "You are the Star of My Life."
If you put the large sea shell in the center with the two smaller ones on either side, they could represent Daddy with his two little ones.
Get creative and see all the different ways you can find to use them.
Vintage Workbasket Embroidery Pattern – Sea Shells, Sea Star and Fish downloadable PDF
For those who are newly subscribed or are visiting for the first time, every Monday I host a link party in which I invite others to share their hand embroidery projects.
If you've never linked up to a link party before and would like to join in, I've written a quick tutorial on How to Link Up to a Link Party. It provides step-by-step instructions for linking to this party (or any other link party you might like to participate in.)
The rules for the Stitchery Link Party are simple:
1. The project can be anything as long as it includes hand embroidery stitches in some form. Such projects might be but are not limited to redwork, blackwork, goldwork, bluework, (etc), counted cross-stitch, crazy quilting, crewel, silk ribbon, pulled thread, hardanger and sashiko.
These projects do not have to be vintage or vintage inspired. All styles are welcome as long as it's hand embroidered.
2. Link directly to your blog post, not to your blog home page.
3. If you happen to sell your embroidery or embroidery patterns, feel free to link up to a blog post you've written about a project you're selling, but No direct links to shops or websites selling things.
4. This will be a curated link party. In other words, if a link does not conform to the three simple rules above, it will be removed.
The next three are more requests than rules. They are by no means a requirement to take part in the party:
5. Please link back to the Stitchery Link Party with a text link somewhere in your post.
6. As well, please share the love and visit one or two (or more) of the other links and take time to leave a comment.
7. It would be wonderful if you decided to follow me but it's not necessary in order to take part in the link party.


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Improved Anima Toughness (3.5e Feat)
From D&D Wiki
Improved Anima Toughness [Epic, Monstrous]
Beings without metabolism are raised or constructed with animating force. This force now can be used to toughen them beyond the durability of their basic undead or construct frames, increasing their hit points.
Benefit: You gain your full charisma modifier as a bonus to your hit points, as if it were your constitution modifier. You also no longer are destroyed at 0 hp, but have a range of up to -10 hp before dying as if you were a living being.
Special: This feat does not stack with the ability Unholy Toughness.
Back to Main Page → 3.5e Homebrew → Character Options → Feats → Epic
Back to Main Page → 3.5e Homebrew → Character Options → Feats → Monstrous Feats


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Download the complete collection of VIVO Nex Stock Ringtones All these ringtones come in .mp3 format and can be used on any Android device. Read ahead to download VIVO Nex Ringtones.
Vivo launched the Nex smartphone in July 2018. The phone sports a 6.59-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 2316 pixels. The Vivo Nex is powered by 2.8GHz octa-core processor and it has 8GB of RAM. The phone comes with 128GB of internal storage which cannot be expanded. In the camera department, the Vivo Nex packs a 12-megapixel (f/1.8) + 5-megapixel (f/2.4) primary camera on the rear and an 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Vivo Nex is powered by a 4000mAh non removable battery. It measures 162.00 x 77.00 x 7.98 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 199.00 grams. In this article, we are bringing you the VIVO Nex Stock Ringtones, Notification Tones, Alarm Tones, and UI Sounds.
VIVO Nex Ringtones Collection
The VIVO Nex Ringtones Package offers the following:
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All the files are in '.mp3' file format and are fully compatible with all Android phones.
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Method 1: When you extract the zip file that you downloaded from above, you will get a folder named 'media'. Copy this folder to your phone's internal storage. Most phones would recognize the ringtones from this folder and automatically list them in your phone's ringtone picker.
Method 2: If the above method does not work for you, don't worry. There an easy alternative way. Just download one of the million Ringtone apps from Google Play Store and you can set these ringtones from there. I recommend 'Ringtone Maker'. Click below to download the same:
Once you have downloaded the app.
- Open the app. All the mp3 files will be listed here.
- Search for the ringtone.
- Tap on the menu icon and choose 'Make default Ringtone' or 'Make default notification' or 'Make default alarm', depending on what you want to do.
Enjoy the fresh new Vivo Nex Ringtones on your device!


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' ' … Chevy Chases opinions are not widely known. Is in project to initiate a time to the month ' ' (A.C.O.). ' ' Not. The cases are directed for the CAPS' ' (E.L.B.). One perceives that some did not develop no related activity the mental health in its customers, and tried to compensate with directed actions other programs as hipertenso and diabetes – HIPERDIA.
Being that, they ran away total from the main focus and if they said to be unprepared to play such function. Some until had demonstrated interest in this area and that they were with good will in playing pertinent actions the mental health. Projects existed that would favor the promotion of the mental health of the people. But, on the other hand, the majority if said unsatisfied for not having any type of incentive to act in the area, among the difficulties, is distinguished it lack of qualification of the team and the guiding of all carrying users of mental upheavals to the specialized job, the CAPS. Ahead of the questioning on which the difficulties that they had in carrying through activities of mental health in its communities, had been described replies that the precariousness of the sector demonstrated, mainly, related to the human resources, the lack of able people are a constant concern.
' ' Yes, we do not have trained RH (enabled) ' ' (W.L.F.V.). ' ' Yes, professional unpreparedness and some preconceptions … ' ' (N.A.M.R.). Other professionals declared that the lack of interest of the user in contributing for the process of reestablishment of the activities of daily life e, mainly, of the family in contributing with the treatment, still more made it difficult the application of promotions for well-being of the customer. Answers as the inexistence of a protocol to serve of base for an assistance of quality, or same the inefficiency of the current lines of direction in vigor, had been also displayed as concern points, as well as, the dissatisfaction for the fact of, not to know to deal with these types of patients, also judging the academic formation as factor for this picture.


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Falling Flowers - Wall Stickers
Falling Flowers - Wall Stickers
Removable. Reusable. Non- Toxic. Shrink- Free. Rip-Free.
Create a magical wall with these dreamy Flowers! Hand painted by artist Danella Gillard.
There are so many ways to style these Flowers!
Cluster them up, then let the breeze drift them around the room!
Evenly spot them around the wall to look like wall paper!
Create a flower garden from the skirting board
.......the possibilities are endless!
Sailah Lane's FABRIC wall stickers are amazing quality and have a beautiful soft canvas type texture to them. They are removable and reusable, so you can move them around! They can be applied to almost all smooth surfaces and won't damage your walls - great if you are renting!
The Large wall sticker set includes 38 individual Flowers/Leaves and the Small wall sticker set includes 17 individual Flowers/Leaves.
Sticker size for BOTH sets..
Flower length ranges from 8cm - 26.5cm
See images to see what is included in each set.
The Large set is intended to cover a standard 2.4 x 3m wall.
**Colour may vary slightly from screen**
See our Delivery/Returns page for details.
Will they damage my walls?
No they won't! They have a patented adhesive on the back that doesn't leave any sticky residue on your walls, perfect for if you are renting and don't want to upset the landlord. They are gentle on walls however we can not guarantee that they won't take off paint from unprimed walls. Do not use on bubbling paint.
How To Apply
Start with SMOOTH, clean and dry walls.
Simply peel off backing paper and stick on to the wall.
Remove to rearrange.
Keep the white backing paper and tube if you intend to move the decals,or move home!
Choking hazard, not recommended for children under 3 years of age. Our wall stickers should never be placed within a child's reach or near where they sleep to avoid a possible choking hazard.


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Amidst the angst there was peace. It was nestled down below all the layers of the tumultuous turmoil. It was in the deepest corner of my soul, flickering it's light just enough to carry me through. As each thunder rolled through its course of questioning, it beckoned a promise…and a purpose.
I am in this. Make it known.
His call echoed through every dark canyon of despair, every winding turn through this maze of the unknown. I heard Him, felt Him, and believed Him.
But funny thing- the Hope wasn't attached to the tumor's outcome…and what was to come, as precious people prayed for that and so did I.
The hope was firmly grasped onto Him.
I had no confidence in where I would be going… there was nothing to trust, nothing to believe. It was a reality I could not control- or wish hard enough to take away-to fight with such intensity, that it might steer my course differently.
This small moment on my timeline was crafted and created in this fallen world we all live in. What peace can possibly dwell in that?
Perhaps there are bits of peace that flutter in and out of hearts with beautiful wishes and encouraging hope. I know I have been drenched in goodness and love more than I could ever dream. Prayers are powerful. And the beauty that lies in deep friendships, fierce loyalty and enduring support is true and real. Oh, how deeply I cherish this part of humanity.
There is true comfort in that.
But I believe peace- can't be found there.
The tumor- this short-lived path to a beautiful place of benign…
The "bad luck" that will brush the face of every one of us, somehow-someday…
Is simply life here on earth- simply that.
For the ebb and flow of the state of affairs and the condition of our hearts and this place we all live in-
Is futile.
Is Forever.
And ever.
This my friends, is the only peace you will find in this world-
Because frankly-
It's out of this world.


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The headwaters of Luckakuck Creek are a part of the unique waterways that make Chilliwack such a special place to call home. It bubbles up from the glacier-fed aquifer that is the source of our drinking water and provides a soothing space for fish, ducks, raccoons and humans alike. As of late the headwaters have come under threat by a proposed housing development. Local residents have been successful in delaying the project, but the proposal has come back to City Hall. The development would pave over the natural creek bed and the seasonal ponds, as well as remove the 60 year old trees and other vegetation that provides habitat for creatures of the area.
Official Community Plan consultations with Chilliwack residents have indicated overwhelming support for protection of streams and drinking water. WaterWealth and residents in the area of the proposed development believe that the development can occur without negatively impacting Luckakuck Creek and could even restore the creek to the vibrant salmon habitat that it once was, enhancing values of surrounding properties, old and new.
Please come to the Council meeting on Tuesday October 15 to express your views on this development and join in on supporting development that ensures our home water ways are protected as they should be.
8550 Young Rd
Chilliwack, BC V2P 8A4
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Jesse is a young Guanano man, a believer who struggles with an addiction to alcohol. As a new believer, Jesse had expressed the desire for change in his life, a desire to make a break from a destructive lifestyle and be transformed by God's work in his life.
And for a while, Jesse studied the Word of God consistently and met to fellowship with believers and be strengthened and encouraged in his walk with Christ.
But pulling away from his old lifestyle was hard, missionary Lindy Drake shares. So many months had passed since Jesse had come to study the Bible with his brothers and sisters in Christ.
"Then, this past Sunday, he came and stood up before believers and asked their forgiveness," Lindy says.
And they listened while Jesse shared a story.
"He said a man had recently come up to him and given him a picture of a watch," Lindy writes. "The man asked him, 'If you had a house or a car or an outboard motor, would you trade it for this watch?' Jesse answered, 'Of course not.' The man replied, 'Then you would be the loser. This watch recently sold for $900,000.'"
Lindy explains that the man then confronted Jesse, saying, "You say you are a Christian, but you are hanging on to your sinful lifestyle. You think it is worth more than the riches God has for you. You are the loser."
Lindy observes that the simple words were powerfully used by God's Spirit in Jesse's life. A desire to return to the church fellowship and the study of God's Word was born in Jesse's heart and he humbly returned to share the story with the Guanano church and ask his brothers and sisters in Christ to forgive him.
In the church, there are other Guanano believers who once struggled with the hold of alcohol addiction and have been freed dramatically by the power of Christ to walk in triumph and joy. Jesse will be embraced in love and empathy as he grows in his understanding of the grace of God.
"Depending on Christ's life to free him from the habit of constant drunkenness is just one step in spiritual maturity," Lindy points out. "But it has been the step that has kept him from those next steps."
Pray for Jesse as he begins again to grow in Christ. Pray that God will encourage him mightily. Pray that he will indeed find that what he was missing in God's Word and fellowship with God's people is infinitely more valuable than the things he was holding on to. Pray that love and nurture will abound in the hearts of Guanano believers to welcome him into a life of freedom and joy in Christ.


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Joining the Association of Professional Astrologers
The APA has two levels of membership, Associate and Professional.
Associate Membership
Associate Membership is available to those who have taken the first step in becoming a professional astrologer and gained an APA recognised Diploma in Astrology. Associate Membership gives the opportunity of becoming part of the APA for a period of a year during which you should be actively working towards Professional Membership by completing the required counselling theory and supervision hours.
Application form is at the end of this page.
Professional Membership
If you meet all the criteria (astrological qualifications, counselling training and supervision hours) you can apply for Professional Membership.
Application form is at the bottom of this page.
Benefits of APA Membership
Achieving Professional Membership with the APA is an acknowledgement that you possess the skills and information necessary to counsel or educate in the astrological field.
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So you're a young enterprising young goth dude on the make, and you've just got to impress that dominatrix grtrl that you met at the Castle (thumbs up!) last week. She's on the way over, and you just now realize that your meager CD collection (Skinny Puppy, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, Rammstein ha ha, Bauhaus) surely ain't gonna impress this nymph. Quick, over to the local record emporium and grab some appropriately mysterious and Euro darkwave comps. And what could be darker than a record with "dark" in the title? And David Bowie/Ziggy Stardust kinda looks sorta like Marilyn Manson, and he was in The Hunger, after all… So is this album worth it as anything other than background music for Vampire: The Masquerade? Hell yeah, son, it's a laugh riot! First, you've got Crimson Joy doing an utterly flaccid version of "Space Oddity." Paint dries, grass grows, nothing else. Syrian does a nifty Eastern-inspired take on "Motel," but then Gallery Of Fear (ha!) sucks all the life out of the room by turning "Blue Jean" into THE clichéd goth song – everybody is spooky dancing and the chorus is trying so hard to break into its rightful swing before collapsing back into turgid despair. Blech. "Scary Monsters" suffers the exact same rape at the hands of Sepulcrum Mentis – all the nervous tics and energy are gone, replaced with weak sub-metal guitar and gratuitous Pete Steele-isms. Before I chronicle any more of these crimes against humanity, I have to ask ONE rhetorical question: Why are all these goth-boy bands so afraid to get fucking funky? That's what Bowie was all about after Ziggy was dead and buried, unafraid to do that white boy soul dance all over the damn place. Case in point: Cream VIII turns the funky breakdown in "Big Brother" into hushed ambient spoken-word. BOOOOOOO. Eyeliner will not smear in the midst of falsetto, morons. And don't think I didn't rejoice to see that I'd finally get to hear another band's take on "Station To Station," only to end up sobbing into my pillow when stupid-ass Merry Thoughts dispensed with the tasty disco chorus about mistaking being in love for the side effects of cocaine (YEAH!) and instead sloooowed it down so as not to show ANY SOUL, no matter how plastic. One redeeming moment: Swans Of Avon turning "Look Back in Anger" into total Teutonic thrash. Holy Celtic Frost! Worth it just for the cheap yuks…
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By MELVIN LI
One evening at the first marching band rehearsal of the semester, one of our freshman recruits took advantage of her 10-minute break and began video chatting with a friend in the middle of Schoellkopf Field. She was aware of how ridiculous she looked; after she was finished, she trotted over to us and proclaimed: "I'm so basic!"
I looked up. "What's basic?"
"It means 'stereotypical white girl,'" she replied.
I thought at first that she had made up the term. To me, "basic" meant "plain," "normal" or "default." Most of us here also know that "basic" refers to anything with a pH over seven. It's the name of a 2003 film starring John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson. It's a cigarette brand, a programming language and even a language in Star Wars. But a stereotypical white girl? I had never heard the word basic used in that way before, and neither had most of my friends.
Over the next few weeks, however, I realized that the definition of a "basic girl" (or "basic bitch," depending on your preference) was more complex than I had imagined. Being "basic" is far more than being unintelligent. On the contrary, "basicness" has nothing to do with one's grades, although there may be a negative correlation between the two. Instead, a girl's "basicness" depends on her lifestyle, snacking choices, dress and social habits. For those of you with many hours to waste, take a quick trip to BuzzFeed and you'll find dozens, if not hundreds, of characteristics, behaviors and hobbies that might make a girl "basic." For those of you with little time left, keep on reading; I have compiled a brief guide to help strongly acidic individuals, such as myself, understand the basic bitch phenomenon down to its very roots.
So without further ado, let us begin with the basic question (no pun intended): What is a "basic bitch"?
The Standard Definition
To date, there is no perfect definition of a basic girl. There are only several adjectives and phrases that come close to accurately portraying her, never capturing her completely.
What is now considered to be the Standard Definition (SD) of "basic bitch" is also known as the Internet Definition (ID), since most information on basic bitches originates online. This definition is only applied to girls who genuinely hold stereotypical basic values, which are absolute social conformity and advancement, academic mediocrity, vapid consumption, promiscuity and sensual stimulation, be it mental or physical. Going by the Standard Definition, if you're a sorority chick with between 500 and 1200 Facebook friends who's taking 14 credits per semester and going to bed in colorful socks surrounded by green apple orchard scented candles, you're a pretty basic bitch.
As with most things on Urban Dictionary, the SD is an extremely hateful insult to use on a girl because it implies she is an artificial brat who spends every moment of the day trying to appear desirable, both mentally and physically. Supposedly, everything she buys, every song she listens to and every beverage she sips is selected in a way that maximizes her social appeal. Most "basic bitches" truly enjoy their pumpkin-spice lattes (PSL) and Chipotle gift cards, but to the most devoted basic girls, personal gratification is always secondary to social desirability.
Typical attire for "basic bitches" may include the good old norts (Nike shorts) and Uggs combo at lunch, or putting on a fresh infinity scarf for a selfie before class and then leaving it on for the rest of the day. Yoga pants are usually a dead giveaway, and it's common "knowledge" that the "basic" girls who wear yoga pants to class probably have never been to an actual yoga class. "Basic" girls tend to be very brand-conscious and will often ignore self-preservation instincts to follow all the latest trends. Here in Ithaca, any girl walking around in a North Face jacket, TOMS shoes or sundresses past November is seriously "basic," especially if she complains about the cold. Other favored outfits among "basic" girls are the vest, sweater, skinny jeans and riding boots combo, as well as anything worn with black leggings and rainbow sandals. "Basic" symptoms extend to a girl's living quarters as well. If a girl decorates her room with specially scented candles for every change in season, or Instagrams the fake Marilyn Monroe quote hanging above her bed, you can officially label her a "basic" bitch. And of course, if a friend takes a perfectly beautiful picture of autumn leaves for her cover photo and then spends five minutes filtering the living hell out of it — get your "basic" net ready. The same goes if your friend is addicted to TV shows including, but not limited to, Grey's Anatomy, Say Yes to the Dress, Teen Mom, Pretty Little Liars and 2 Broke Girls.
True "basic bitches" are never referred to as "basic" in public, for their behavior gives them away so immediately and consistently that no one feels a need to actually call them out. According to Noreen Malone of New York, one of the most important hallmarks of a genuinely "basic" girl is that she "fails to surprise us." Going by the SD, a "basic" girl's exploits cause no shock, warrant no double takes and fail to elevate the pulses of even a single available male. To reference The Matrix, spotting a basic girl is like being in love; no one has to tell you, you just know it.
Recently, the term "basic bitches" helped lead to the use of "acidic" to describe all the human females with non-basic characteristics, "Acidic bitches" is more or less identical to "bad bitches," and refers to independent individuals who aren't readily swayed by fashion trends, popular culture and fitting in. There is nothing shameful about being acidic, and if your friend ever tells you that the pH of the room plummets when you walk in, just tell her that drain cleaner hurts a lot more than vinegar.
According to BuzzFeed contributor Saeed Jones, the term "basic bitch" had actually been around for over a decade prior to its mainstream popularity, initially referring to any unsophisticated person. In 1984, the band Klymaxx released a hit single called "Meeting in the Ladies Room," which included the line, "I'd hate to come down to their level and become a BW / a basic woman but if they don't stop it's gonna get scandalous." It's not clear what the band defines as a "BW," but this is one of the first recorded instances of "basic" referring to a woman. The roots of the term as we know it date back to a controversial 2009 YouTube video by male comedian Lil Duval, which lists dozens of stereotypes associated with working class black women. Duval rails against behavior such as "singing any Beyoncé song all day," having "five kids with three baby daddies" and stepping into night clubs "with those fresh heels on, toes done and the back of your ankles ashy."
The term slowly gained popularity in the hip-hop scene over the following two years. Lil Wayne released a song called "I Am Not a Human Being," in which he insisted that he was not "basic": "I got my foot on the line I'm not racin' / I thank God that I am not basic." At the end of his song "Hard in the Paint," rapper Tyga also defends himself from the term, saying, "Don't compare me to no basic bitch." Both songs helped transform "basic bitch" from a generic insult to a decidedly negative phrase. This would culminate in 2011 when The Game released a song titled "Basic Bitch," which criticized unattractive urban working class women who frequent nightclubs with "fake bag, fake ass and she beggin' for Patrón." At this point, the phrase "basic bitch" usually referred to desperate prostitutes who wore knockoff heels and clothing in an attempt to make quick money at nightclubs. It was often used interchangeably with the word "ratchet," which refers to pathetic, ghetto-sprung divas with unpolished heels, dyed hair, torn leggings and cheap purses. Many feminists spoke out against the "basic" label, stating that it was a term invented by men to further the sexual objectification of women, but the phrase's popularity continued to rise among both genders.
That same year, female musicians began including the controversial term in their work, despite claims that it was misogynistic. The most notable example of this was Kreayshawn, whose debut single and later viral hit "Gucci Gucci" contained the refrain: "Gucci Gucci, Louis Louis, Fendi Fendi, Prada / Them basic bitches wear that shit so I don't even bother." This song marked a turning point for the meaning of "basic," as Kreayshawn specifically attacked women who wore expensive designer clothing and cosmetics. When asked to describe a basic bitch, Kreayshawn replied: "You can smell a basic bitch from a mile away. You can smell that bitch's perfume. A basic bitch is just someone who likes what's typical to like. The radio puts stuff on the radio that they think is typical and you should like it, and that's something a basic bitch would like. She likes those normal brands and wears them all the time because that's some basic shit."
Young women increasingly began using "basic" on each other as an insult, breaking the male monopoly on the word. A few bold girls even began referring to themselves as "basic" as a form of self-deprecating humor. Eventually, females made up the majority of people who used the term and committed "basiccusations." From 2011 onwards, the concept of "basic bitches" gradually evolved to what it is today: white, mainstream, somewhat affluent young women who seek to advance their lives by buying the right products, listening to the right music and socializing with the right people.
This shift in definition is better demonstrated by the April 2014 CollegeHumor video "How to Tell if You're a Basic Bitch," which is perhaps one of the most mainstream occurrences of the term to date. BuzzFeed has also helped spread awareness of the term, publishing over two dozen articles, quizzes and surveys with the keywords "basic bitches" and "basic white girls" that same year. In fact, most BuzzFeed articles about basic bitches were published in 2014, proving that the basic bitch phenomenon is still breaking into new territory to this day.
Why Do We Say It? What Does It Really Mean?
"Basic" is not as derogatory as it was during its early hip-hop days. But with such a negative definition online and a history so entrenched in the urban working class, why has the label "basic bitch" become so widely used among girls today? Why do so many girls jokingly refer to each other and themselves as "basic" when sources online tell us that no girl wants to be associated with the term? All over the Internet, articles embracing the "basic" subculture are spreading almost as quickly as articles that attack it.
Indeed, there are some scientifically proven benefits to being "basic." Ella Ceron, author of "9 Scientific Reasons Why You Should Embrace Your Inner Basic Girl" on Thought Catalog, states that "basic" girls are much healthier and happier than the people around them precisely because of their basicness. Sure, those avocado toast Instagrams and #fitness hashtags may look ridiculous online, but these eating and exercise habits will definitely benefit your health in the long run. Taking selfies with pumpkins or sorority squatting in front of bonfires means that you're probably spending plenty of time outdoors, which of course is better than sitting alone on your behind all day typing up articles like this. Even blind conformity, the most important element of basicness, has its advantages; eagerness to embrace social trends gives basic girls access to valuable social capital not available to antisocial misanthropes.
But these factors alone can't account for the sudden widespread usage of "basic bitches." There is one more force at work here — popularity. As more and more people began to use the term "basic bitch," its meaning lost its specificity. Back in 2009, "basic bitch" simply meant "stereotypical, inner-city, unoriginal ratchet girl at the club." As more people began to use it, the label's meaning changed to "stereotypical rich girl who overspends on clothing and cosmetics," and then to "stereotypical white girl." But girls today often use the term on friends who don't exhibit any of the above characteristics. You don't have to be ghetto to be basic anymore. You don't have to be rich. You don't even have to be white — BuzzFeed even has a guide to Hong Kong basic bitches! The only thing any of the definitions have in common is "stereotypical," so the best way to be basic is to behave "stereotypically." But how? This depends on the era, nothing more.
The 2004 film Mean Girls is a perfect demonstration of how an object's original meaning can be lost as its popularity rises. When Tina Fey wrote the film's screenplay, she was satirizing the "queen bee" phenomenon, the rise of those charismatic, aggressive, manipulative, wealthy alpha girls who often dominate school settings. As the film's popularity exploded, however, many young women failed to recognize it as satire and began idolizing characters such as Regina George, instead of mocking them as Fey had hoped. Fey later said in an interview: "Adults find it funny. They are the ones who are laughing. Young people watch it like a reality show. It's much too close to their real experiences, so they are not exactly guffawing." Today, rather than serving as antagonists to the heroine Cady Heron as Fey intended, the Plastics are arguably the most popular characters in the movie.
This "Mean Girls effect" can be similarly applied to "basic bitches." Since "basic" girls are, by definition, unaware that they're "basic," they stop being "basic" the moment they call anyone else a "basic bitch." Therefore, as more and more girls use the term, the number of true "basic" girls in the universe must be declining. As Michael Reid Roberts of The American Reader put it: "Arguably this means that the more people become familiar with the word, the less useful it becomes; there are literally less basic bitches to name. Anyone familiar with the term knows that actual basic bitches are not important for the word's use, though; the basic bitch names an absence, a vacancy, a phantasm."
Just like the meaning of "hipster," the meaning of "basic" has evolved with the times; only for "basic" it happened over the last few years instead of over decades. "Hipster," which now describes a broad range of affluent white Millennials in gentrified neighborhoods, once specifically referred to lovers of jazz and bebop in the '40s. Similarly, with time, "basic bitch" has grown to become an umbrella term for any girls who do anything that might be considered typical. It'll be a while before the Urban Dictionary Standard Definition of "basic" falls out of use, but among friends, "basic" is as harmless as "stupid" or "ridiculous," at least for now. Despite all our documenting, researching and debating, we still may never know what "basic" will mean next. #blessed #thankful #tbt


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