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I recently completed my third successful Kickstarter campaign to help promote my new book, Earth Joy Writing: Creating Harmony through Journaling and Nature, which will be released on Earth Day, April 22nd.
In all three cases, my books were published by small, independent presses that didn't have funds for promotional campaigns, publicity, or book tours. So I used the Kickstarter funds to promote my books in these ways.
Often people shy away from Kickstarter and prefer to use other crowdfunding programs because of the requirement that the funding goal be met in order to get any funds at all. In my experience (and we know this as writers), having the goal of completion can spur us to take bolder action. A half-written book isn't really a book, is it? [Read more…]

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The Off-Axis Guider is an essential astroimaging accessory for long focal length telescopes that require the most accurate guiding possible. The Celestron Off-Axis Guider uses a prism to intercept a small portion of the telescope's focal plane (outside the field of view of the main imaging camera) to locate a guide star. Any movement seen by the guide star will be the exact same movement seen by the imaging camera. Guiding this way will correct for tracking errors, as well as opto-mechanical errors or flexure. The result: better astroimages with pinpoint round stars.
Off-Axis Guiders have been around for a long time, but typically pose three main challenges:
Celestron's Off-Axis Guider addresses these challenges by:
Additonal Specifications
Helical Focuser Travel: 8mm
Telescope Connection: M42 T-thread, M48, and SCT/EdgeHD
Autoguider Connection: M42 T-thread, and standard 1.25" adapter
Camera Connection: M42 T-thread, and M48
|Celestron - Off-Axis Guider - 93648
Large prism. Double rotating device arrived back and forth. Smooth helicoid for guide CCD.M48 adapter for the camera. Very sturdy body.
I'm using the OAG with reducer. Can be adjusted out of the prism, so it has gained sufficient viewing. There is no need to look for guide star. The image of exposure 3 minutes to try to 20 sheets composite but never deviated 0.2 pixel. It is 1/20 of when using the guide telescope.
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Just own the night, like the 4th of July
You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July
'Cause baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go, oh
As you shoot across the sky
As I look back on the past year and realize what has changed in my life since then it truly is just brilliant.
I have become closer to friends I knew and have made new friends that will last a lifetime. I have fallen in love with life, with people and have had my heart broken only to come out stronger.
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, oh
You're gonna leave 'em falling down
I lost a close friend of mine from childhood, Lily, to a murder. And I miss her daily. At first I must admit I did not let my feelings be seen about this loss and my heart was in so much pain it was almost to much to go through, especially since it had occurred two days before my birthday but now I realize that she would want her sister and I, two very important women in her life to live in peace. I miss you Lily. I realize that I have to fight for women's rights more and against abuse (something even I have lived through for a lot of my life). I will be honest with myself, my life and my friends….
Succeeded? Yes, I started a new job since I left my ex husband in Riverdale over a year ago and have truly found my life's virtues to be quite unique and promising, this too…has made me a more confident and beautiful human being.
A year ago, I was still unsure of my future not completely feeling I can fill my own shoes but still trying daily. The keyword? Trying. Now I look down at my high heeled and quite sexy Olsenhaus shoes, and realize I have grown into them, I am comfortable living with them.
I have started a Vegan Perfume Company with my friend Dania, which will be spoken about later in a long blog post. I moved into a delightful vegan household in Brooklyn where we have our own little sanctuary and a back yard. Honestly, I didn't expect me to move back to Brooklyn but I did and happen to love basking in it as I ride my bike down 5th Avenue and into Park Slope weekly.
I've realized that I can live on Rice & Beans and Avocado daily (this I do often) and that I have my down falls but so much more to be proud of. *How can I mix these two quite different topics into one sentence?*
I decided to write this post because I have quite a few things I would like to explain more in my blog; I want to take this blog on a new journey and start speaking more form my heart. What inspires me? This you will find out if you do so choose to keep on reading. Fashion will always be included and of course, music because I can't live without a soundtrack to life.
My life though quite painful at points or exciting as others has created the basis for who I am today. Nearly unstoppable at points, I am indeed a firework.
Holidays? Why am I writing about July 4th? Last year I was in Astoria with my lovely friend Christina, watching fireworks as we strolled down the street on a nice summer evenings. I remember there was a slight drizzle but we still kept walking, hypnotized by the lights exploding above us.
I actually do not like the Hallmark of a holidays: the expense, the exposure but I do like the timeline (landmark) of a holiday. The fact that I will always remember a Valentines day, a birthday, July 4th, Christmas..etc because each calendar year: that day is marked out clearly. I do have a profound memory and can remember details better than most people I know, but I do also enjoy the fact that July 4th, like any other day is also a time of spending time with people you love.
This year, I spent time with Dania, a friend I met nearly a year ago but have gotten to be quite close to. We decided to be there for one another on this day because every plan that had been in effect had been canceled and we decided to go out to dinner at my new favorite Colombian restaurant, Bogota, a restaurant with delicious vegan options that someone I had dated for a bit took me to and I had recalled it to be a great time. This time, on July 4th, was just as great as the last.
After dinner we decided to walk to Cobble Hill and maybe go to the Fireworks but I wanted a refreshing glass of wine and stopped into my friends bar, 61 Local for some wine and Kombucha.
The day, an unforgettable one, will last in me memory forever.
You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow


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I was looking for something to fill a cute fish-bowl-like vase that I picked up from Dollar Tree for $1. I wanted to use it to decorate my bathroom countertop, since I recently gave the bathroom cabinets a new lease on life.
I was walking my sweet girls…
…when I remembered the mini pinecones I used last year in a project involving a Christmas wreath. So, I picked up some of these cuties, spray painted them my leftover Krylon spray paint in Celery. And voila! A beautiful and natural vase filler was born!
What have you used pinecones for lately? We're in North Carolina, so we've got tons of them around. Most of them are in good shape, too, not crushed or anything. My point is if anyone has other ideas, I would love to try them.
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For as long as 18-year-old Joseline can remember, she wanted to go to college. At times, though, she didn't feel like all her studying and hard work would be enough to get her there. Her Big Sister Zoraida, on the other hand, had no doubt Joseline would overcome any barriers she encountered, and succeed in school and life with flying colors. And she was right.
In high school, Joseline was president, vice president and secretary of more clubs than she can remember. She finished in the Top 25 of her class and spoke at her graduation. Today, Joseline is excited to study environmental engineering at Otterbein University, where she received a full scholarship.
"I just feel like I've been her cheerleader," explains Zoraida. "She's so smart. All I've done is open up the world a little bit for her, shown her some different things. She's had it in her all along."
These days the two talk mostly through FaceTime, but the smiles, laughter, hugs and tears come quickly and easily when they're together. Matched for more than 10 years, Zoraida and Joseline share a lot of happy memories, a love of Ecuadorian food and a deep appreciation for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio program that brought them together.
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By NoontimeSports.com | @NoontimeSports
The fifth week of the New England D3 football season is set to kickoff tomorrow – are you ready for some football?
Similar to last week, it is time to dish out our 10 Games to Watch for Week Five, as well as who we think will win their respective matchup.
Last Week (Week Four): We went 5-5 with our picks, so lets see how we do this week!
Season Predictions Records: 25-15 (we went 5-5 last week, so let's see if we can bounce back!)
Make sure to stay connected with our Noontime Sports Football coverage by following @Noontime_FB on Twitter today
Merchant Marine at MIT (11 a.m.): MIT needed a second half rally to top Catholic in their NEWMAC opener last week, but they will need a complete 60-minute effort to top coach Mike Toop's Mariners this week. PREDICTION: MIT 28, USMMA 27
Western New England at Salve Regina (12 p.m.): After a disappointing week one setback to Springfield, these Golden Bears have found their groove, winning three-straight, including a hard-fought 31-28 victory against Husson. The team's early season momentum should continue this week on the road against the Seahawks. PREDICTION: WNE 31, Salve Regina 26
Springfield College at Norwich University (1 p.m.): It was a gritty effort last week against WPI, but this brotherhood seems to be in good spirits after claiming an important conference win. They should find a way once again to get past a Cadets squad. PREDICTION: Springfield 28, Norwich 10
Univ. of New England at Nichols College (1 p.m.): The Bison have won two of three contests at home this season and should improve that mark with an important conference victory on Saturday against UNE. PREDICTION: Nichols 28, UNE 10
Gallaudet University at Anna Maria College (1 p.m.): Look for this game to come down to perhaps the final drive with the AMCATs scoring with no time left on the clock. PREDICTION: Anna Maria 17, Gallaudet 14
Coast Guard Academy at Catholic University (1 p.m.): Ryan Jones and the Bears squeaked out an important win last Saturday against Norwich. Can they keep this momentum going in our nation's capital? PREDICTION: Coast Guard 31, Catholic 21
Endicott College at Curry College (1 p.m.): The Gulls have some serious momentum on their side following their week four win over Hobart. PREDICTION: Endicott 31, Curry 17
Husson University at SUNY Maritime (1 p.m.): SUNY Maritime appears to be the team to beat in the ECFC, but can they take that next step this week against the league's defending champion? Prediction: SUNY Maritime 24, Husson 14
Trinity College at Williams College (1:30 p.m.): Which defense will make the big stop? That is the biggest question heading into this important NESCAC clash. PREDICTION: Williams 35, Trinity 28
UMass Dartmouth at Western Conn. (5 p.m.): The Colonials seem like a team on a mission this fall, but the same could be said for the Corsairs, who have won three of four contests thus far, including an important conference clash last week against Plymouth State. The Corsairs must find a way to slow down the Colonials offense, which is averaging five touchdowns per game this season. PREDICTION: Western Conn. 27, UMass Dartmouth 17


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The project consisted of work at the Low Lift Pumping Station (39113 Bartlett Point Road, Clayton, NY 13624) and Water Treatment Plant (39113 Bartlett Point Road, Clayton, NY 13624). Involved was the replacement of vertical turbine pumps and motors, replacement of diatomaceous earth pressure filters, replacement of plant piping and valves, as well as associated electrical, HVAC and plumbing work. The project also included exterior and interior coating and various rehabilitation and modifications to a one Million Gallon, 100-ft tall Standpipe located at 14843 Purcell Drive, Clayton, NY 13624. Lastly the project included installation of approximately 14,000 linear feet of 4-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch water main and appurtenances within the Village and Town of Clayton, including work within State highway rights-of-way.


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In this week's Leinster Leader Sport
Close but still no cigar for Lilies as Tyrone triumph by a point.
Report, reaction, Talking Points and Comment as Kildare still seeking first win.
Sigsn of improvement but it's still all about the results (Tommy Callaghan)
St Patrick's Day glory beckons as Moorefield take on Corofin in the All Ireland Club semi final this Saturday.
Hurlers in need of a win to give them that much needed fresh impetus as they take on Kerry this Sunday.
Late strike denies Lilies Ladies.
New championship proposals get green light despite some major concerns.
A leopard can't change its spots, don't believe a word of it. A look back on last week's Kildare GAA County Board gathering (Tommy Callaghan).
Rugby: Cill Dara only local team standing in the Towns Cup (Dermot O'Mahoney).
Clane's Caoimhe McHugh leaves her mark at Golden Gloves.
Jenny Egan tops in Most Sporting Memories poll.
Indoor Bowls: Rathcoffey's scintilating display sends Coil Dubh tumbling.
Greyhounds: Shutter Island's super sprint.
Racing: So what wins the Cheltenahm Gold Cup now? (Robert catterson).


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The Crown Inn, a 17th century inn set in the picturesque village of Lixwm, North Wales, has reopened following an extensive refurbishment and investment of over £200k from Robinsons Brewery and licensee of three years, Anthony Griffiths.
Anthony, licensee at The Crown Inn, said: "It's been great since the refurbishment, customers old and new are loving the new look. The country feel is still very much present but has been updated to create more of a modern look. Trade has been boosted by many customers popping in to sample the new ales and tasty food dishes, and they are able to wine and dine in a more comfortable, welcoming environment."
The pub, which boasts pleasant views of Clwydian Hills and Offas Dyke Path, has been a key part of the local community for many years. So when the opportunity to enhance the premises was presented, Anthony jumped at the chance to transform the pub. Once a little tired and in need of a refresh, The Crown Inn now radiates a timeless, modern-country style. Externally, The Crown has benefitted from a new signage scheme in line with Robinsons' branding, along with a new outdoor drinking area. The building has also been repainted in render ash white, giving it a fresh new look for passers-by.
The pub's cellar and kitchen have also been upgraded. The Crown's menu now has a broad range of wholesome British pub classics alongside influences from across the globe, championing the use of local seasonal produce and ingredients. It includes Robinsons Unicorn battered cod, with chips and mushy peas, braised lamb shoulder and lasagne "al forno", as well as delicious homemade burgers, grilled meats, and tempting desserts. The Crown will also fly the flag for a brand-new gin, wine and beer range.
Internally, the bar has been rebuilt with a new upper back fitting, internal walls have been removed, and solid oak flooring has been implemented throughout to allow improved customer flow and movement. Improved glazed windows provide greater natural light and enhanced atmosphere for customers to enjoy.
Trevor Strickley, Business Development Manager for Robinsons Brewery, said: "Pubs like the Crown Inn are such a vital part of the community, they are a hub for people to meet and socialise and they play an important role in our lives. It is great that the Crown can continue to do this with a wonderful new look."
Decorative ambient lighting and new fixed seating with floral wool plaids now adorn the local's bar area and dining room. Customers can relax by the cosy log burner, featuring a newly reclaimed fire surround, and enjoy an evening tipple (or two).
The Crown has further benefitted from a full refurbishment of the toilets, including a new accessible toilet.
For more information on the Crown Inn, visit www.robinsonsbrewery.com/crownlixwm or call the pub directly on 01352 781112.
For more information on Robinsons Brewery, please visit www.robinsonsbrewery.com, like them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/robinsonsbrewery, follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/robbiesbrewery (@robbiesbrewery) and on Instagram: www.instagram.com/robinsonsbrewery


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On SATURDAY OCTOBER 30th, 2010 its the Idaho Vandals vs. Hawaii Warriors. Odds currently have the Warriors listed as 15.5-point favorites , the game's total is set at 64. Here is a preview, free pick plus the college football betting angle.
Idaho vs. Hawaii Week 9 Preview & Pick
October 29, 2010 by Shea Matthews
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Netherlands – Taking action to manage physical strain
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Across both the Netherlands and, more widely, Europe, a huge number of workers are affected by work-related physical strain. Poor posture, repetitive movements and moving heavy loads all cause physical strain and can result in a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders. However, by taking steps to manage strain, employers can improve the safety and health of their workforce.
To provide insight into the issue of physical strain, the Focal Point in the Netherlands is organising a hybrid event, taking place both physically and digitally, on 28 October. The event formally kicks off both the Dutch and the European-level campaigns on the topic and explains the significance and urgency of tacking physical strain. Speakers highlight bad practice examples to provide clarity on how to avoid physical strain at work, as well as discussing useful, practical advice on improving the ergonomics of a working environment. The event also demonstrates how eliminating physical strain from the workplace is an easy and simple process.
Participants are given all the tools and information they need to implement best practice in their own workplaces. The event will also provide participants with more information on the Good Practices Competition and online test on physical strain.
- Jos de Lange, Focal Point Manager at TNO Prevention, Work & Health
- Bas van 't Wout, Secretary of State for Social Affairs and Employment (SZW)
- Marijke Roskam, presenter and moderator
- Mario van Mierlo, Employers Representative at VNO-NCW/MKB-Nederland
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Who knows where the hell we'll be in four or five years. The exhausting quagmire that was 2016 has left us pondering the fate of the nation and the state of the world, but in an effort to lighten the mood a bit, let us look to the runways for respite. This year, fashion made us smile with theatrical shows and dramatic clothes, some of which we'll look back on fondly and say, "Oh, that was so 2016." First off, among Gucci's hodgepodge pile of majorly collectable and covetable pieces for Fall and Spring, Alessandro Michele made a wild, fur-lined loafer the undeniable It shoe of the year. Then there was Demna Gvasalia, who left editors and Instagrammers salivating after he sent giant puffer coats (worn off the shoulder, of course) down the Balenciaga runway. And even for those who have written off the new blonde-topped, Donald Trump–chummy Kanye West, there's no denying the continued success of his Pablo merch.
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Break out the corn chips and get ready to dip into a bowl of Chilli Con Carne or simply Chili as it's known in the US. Chilli Con Carne is a stand out one pot dish of tender beef, beans and tomatoes cooked with a combination of seasonings that give it a spicy, smoky appeal.
It's nice to give spaghetti bolognese a rest once in a while, and make a nice big batch of chilli con carne. A midweek version of this dish is just as easy and quick to prepare as a bolognese sauce.
Listed as an official state dish of Texas (USA), the facts surrounding where and how chilli con carne originated are hotly contested.
There seems to be some consensus that it's an American dish with Mexican roots; not sure if all Mexicans would agree!!
In Spanish 'chili' refers to chilli pepper, 'con' translates as 'with', and 'carne' means meat. Hmm, could this dish possibly have Spanish origins?
What constitutes a 'true and authentic' chilli con carne is also a point of contention. Opinions differ on whether beans and tomatoes belong in this dish. A Texan chili (chilli con carne), uses cubed meat (beef or buffalo) and whole dried chillies; not a bean or tomato in sight.
- Add a ladleful or two over hot chips (french fries).
- Serve with corn chips.
- Top with sour cream, cheese and coriander and serve with a bowl of rice.
- Serve inside a taco shell with shredded lettuce, cheese and tomatoes.
- Serve over pasta.
- Hollow out a round loaf of bread and fill the cavity with chilli con carne.
- Serve over large baked potatoes.
Ok, my chilli con carne may not meet the approval of true blue Texan, but it's still darn good!
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4-6
- 500 g / 17.5 oz beef mince / ground beef
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes / stock cubes
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 x 400 g / 14 oz can of red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 x 400 g / 14 oz cans of tinned tomatoes (note 1)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red capsicum / red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, chopped or grated
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp pepper
Spice Mix (note 2)
- 3 tbsp paprika
- 3 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 3 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 – 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or more if you like it really hot)
- Heat oil in a medium pan over medium high heat. Add the onion. Saute for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and chopped capsicum / bell pepper. Saute until the onion is soft and transparent.
- Turn the heat up to high and add the beef. Saute until brown, breaking up any clumps with a fork.
- Add the spice mix and stir through until all the meat is coated. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium low (gently bubbling) and cook uncovered for 20 – 30 minutes or until thickened to your liking. Taste. Adjust salt and pepper if required.
- For serving suggestions please see introduction.
- Lately l've been using tinned cherry tomatoes because they're really sweet and very juicy. To speed things along, l pressed / mashed them with the back of a fork. You can substitute with crushed tomatoes.
- Don't make the mistake of buying chilli powder and thinking that will do. In Australia, store bought chilli powder is just that; pure chilli and it will be VERY hot. It's best to make your own spice mix. I have noticed that there's now a Mexican Chilli Powder available in supermarkets, which consists of various spices (not just chilli).


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Give your investment portfolio a 'spring cleaning'
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Squirrel attacks
Squirrels world-wide have apparently been on a collective, crazy, aggressive rampage:
Animal control was called to the scene near Kansas City, when three squirrel attacks were reported in one 24-hour period, including one incident that sent a victim to the emergency room.
A German squirrel was "arrested" for chasing a woman, only to be fed honey and apples once officers realized he was just exhausted.
Squirrel break-ins
A man in Wales thought his home was being burgled, and left his cup of tea to investigate the source of the sound. He found a squirrel in his kitchen, trying to return to greener pastures.
Another UK squirrel broke into a bar, turning on the taps, drinking beer, eating potato chips and rifling through the cash before being busted by the owner.
Power outages
Squirrel-related power outages were reported in Richmond, VA, Bismarck, ND, Fitchburg, MA, Athol, MA, Northern Ireland, and a squirrel blew a fuse in the UK.
Could squirrels shut down the NYSE?
Yes, and they have…twice.
Squirrels and Disease
A ground squirrel in the San Diego area tested positive for the plague; in the UK, red squirrels are still being found with deadly squirrelpox – a disease that the invasive gray squirrels carry but do not suffer from; and the three squirrel breeders who died a few months back were apparently exposed to an emergent squirrel bornavirus, which may cause brain inflammation in humans.
Two of my favorite things: Squirrels and Pizza
Like a true New Yorker, this Park Slope squirrel was seen eating a NY slice, properly folded.
Squirrels have taste
This squirrel was going "wild" on a Cubs flag; perhaps he knows that the chances of a WS win are slim yet again. Video here.
Anything that moves
When male squirrels smell a female in estrus, anything that moves is fair game -- including softballs…or a GoPro.
Predator vs Prey
This ground squirrel freaked out everyone in Texas by munching on a snake
and a leopard made an amazing leap to chase a squirrel – although there's no footage of the squirrel!
This week in cute?
I have mixed feelings about Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel, but if that is your bag, here is some GoPro footage of her doing her thing!
Squirrels and science
Researchers in the UK recently published a new study showing that gray squirrels were quick to figure out a spatial serial-learning task. Here's a video of the experiment!


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Full name Dale Brendan Rachow
Born October 23, 1973, South Brisbane, Queensland
Current age 47 years 34 days
Major teams South Queensland Under-19s
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm medium
He commenced his cricket with Alberton in the Beenleigh-Logan Association, and in 1992-93 represented South Queensland Under 19. He made his debut for the club in 1997-98 and returned again in this season. Schools: Beenleigh State; Beenleigh High. (Pat Culpan/Warwick Torrens, March 2001)
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Saas-bahus, glamorous girlfriends, conniving nands, bojh bani betiyan, bechari bhabhis, sariyal sisters, pareshan pehli biwis, dayan doosri biwis, nosy rishtey wali aunties…. matlab ke bas soch hai aap ki. Pick any drama on any channel at random and you are highly likely to find a woman holding court.
There is, therefore, no arguing the fact that our drama industry is very female focused in terms of the kinds of stories they choose to tell. Ask the industry people about this phenomenon and they will happily acknowledge that this is no accident. Given that the majority of their viewers are women there is a conscious effort to package and present stories in a way that would be attractive to this demographic, hence the plethora of 'women-oriented' dramas, where women and their issues are the focus of attention.
So far so good. But what does it actually mean for a drama to be woman-oriented? Is it enough to say that just because it features a woman in a lead role it is a woman-oriented serial? Should we be still calling it a woman-oriented story if the woman in question has no say in her own story and is effectively powerless to make decisions about her life? What about the question of her agency?
Closely related to the question of women's empowerment is the overly simplified distinction that viewers tend to draw between a 'weak' woman and a 'strong' woman. Is it really as easy as saying that a woman who cries is weak and the one who doesn't is strong? How do we differentiate between the two? And does this have to be a case of an either or situation? Can a woman not be 'weak' and 'strong' in equal measures depending on her particular circumstances?
These are but only a few questions that come to mind whenever the term woman-oriented drama is used to describe what we see unfold on our TV screens day in day out, there is so much more here that can and should be questioned and discussed. I invite you all to join me for a cup of chai and share your thoughts, feel free to illustrate your responses with pertinent examples from dramas.
I have started the ball rolling with this recent article that I wrote for The Friday Times, where I reviewed four recent serials with similar questions in mind. In addition to addressing the above-mentioned issues I have also highlighted how differently a same old story reads when we change the protagonists from female to male, thus underscoring the point about the very limited, if any, agency assigned to women in our everyday serials.
I now look forward to reading your thoughts so bas ab aap log jaldi se aa jayen … chit chat aur chai awaits you!
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Wow! I have actually thought about this one a lot before, because we play it from time to time. If I won the lottery…..
Depending on how much I won of course, I would pack up and move to my favorite place, Port Aransas. If my family did not want to come with, and live in my fine mansion with me, I would buy my dad a new house, cause his is falling apart. On second thought, no I wouldn't, cause then I couldn't take care of him, so he'd have to come with me. I'd secure him his own place close to me, get him all new doctors and fix him up with a new car. I'd get my brother a new car too, his Bronco is on its last leg, even if he doesn't think so.
My hubby and I would by a fine mansion and bring all our kids together in it. We would buy a fishing boat, he would get his captain's license so he could take people out to deep sea fish. He would have a big boobed bartender and I would have a masseuse named Hanz. We'd be ever so happy! When we weren't out to sea, I'd be busy decorating my fine mansion with beautiful things I'd find in all of Port Aransas wonderful shops. I'd keep writing, and I'd have all the time in the world because I'd have someone to clean my fine house and keep the grounds neat and tidy.
The mansion would be so big, each of the kids and their wives or girlfriends would have their own wings of it, so we wouldn't bother each other. We'd have family dinners on Sunday, of course, and they would be welcome to join us whenever they wanted. Of course, they would still have jobs to go to, families to raise, I'm just providing the roof over their heads, that's all.
Of course, I'd support my favorite charities and on days when I wasn't busy writing, shopping or otherwise busy, I'd volunteer somewhere like the local hospital, rocking babies in the nursery.
My hubby and I would also have the best doctors to keep us in good health and a chef to make us healthy, delicious food. His mom and brother and sister-in-law could come live with us too, if they wanted, but I bet only his brother would come. They always join us for our vacations as does my friend Michelle, so of course, she would be there too. She would have her own house close to ours and then we'd all be one, big happy commune, whiling the days away on the beach or the boat, happy as clams in our new paradise.
That's what I dream of, what is your idea for paradise if money was no object? I can't wait to hear your tales, now that I've described my pretend life in lala land. Do you want to do something for yourself, for others or both? It's a hard thing to imagine isn't it? Having enough money for all your dreams to come true. I have to stop thinking about it now, next thing you know, I'll be giving all my money away! The guilt will get to me and I'll change my story so, I'm out…see you when you comment or share your stories! More to come tomorrow on the patio!


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I've just tried to run 'vjslib.dll' (the J# Java packages) through netexp. I'm getting a NotImplementedException: System.Boolean on line 355.
I forgot to implement support for literal boolean fields.
I was wondering if this library could be used in place of the 'classpath.dll' one. In particular I was looking to see if the AWT would work.
It's unlikely this will work (without major effort).
Does your classloader look for classes in the 'classpath.dll' library before or after ones on the classpath? Can this behaviour be easily changed?
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FORT MYERS — Sophomore George Carroll threw six innings of shut out ball Wednesday to help the Williams College baseball team defeat Bethany (W.V.), 8-4, at the Gene Clusic Classic.
Williams improved to 2-0 heading into a 9 a.m. game against Edgewood College today.
The Ephs had nine hits in the victory, two each from Eric Pappas and Kellen Hatheway. They jumped out to a 4-0 lead, scoring three times in the first and once in the fifth, as Carroll continued to throw up zeroes.
In the Williams first, Mike Stamas drew a lead-off walk and Pappas roped a double. Hatheway drove them both home wth a two-run triple. After an out, Doug Schaffer ripped an RBI-single to right center that scored Hatheway for the 3-0 lead.
As he did as a first year at Williams, Carroll proved adept at working his way out of jams along the course of his six shutout frames, stranding nine runners over the course of his outing.
The Ephs added a run in the fifth when Pappas walked and Erik Mini ripped a triple that made it 4-0. After Bethany reached Eph reliever Charlie Carpenter for two runs in the top of the seventh to make it a 4-2 game, Williams responded with four in its half to put the game away. Philip Barnett was hit by a pitch to start the frame and Stamas followed with a single. The pair then pulled off a double steal, with Barnett scoring on an throwing error by the catcher on the play. Pappas followed with an RBI-single, and Hatheway knocked his second triple of the day to score Pappas. A Schaffer groundout scored Hatheway with the frame's final run.
Pappas finished 2 for 2 with an RBI and three runs scored. Hatheway was 2 for 4 with 3 RBI and two runs scored.


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Funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness, Phase 1 of the research resulted in the first ever comprehensive data set on the consumer food environment in Nova Scotia with respect to availability, price, promotion, and prominence of healthier and less healthy food and beverages.
Phase 2: Fall 2017- Winter 2019
Phase 2 of the project kicked off this past Fall with a focus on digging deeper with our data analysis and making meaning of the data with an aim of translating our findings from Phase 1 into meaningful, credible, and accessible resources that can be used to inform policy related to the consumer food environment in Nova Scotia.
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White Lies have announced an eight-date UK tour for later this year.
The band will kick off in Newcastle on December 3, before playing Glasgow, Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol, London, Norwich and then wrapping up in Birmingham on December 15.
"We're delighted to bring 'BIG TV' to some of our favourite UK venues this winter," the band said in a statement announcing the tour. 'BIG TV', White Lies' third studio album, came out earlier this month and debuted at Number Four on the UK's Official Albums Chart.
The band will be supported by Frankie Rose on all dates, while the Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester and London shows will also feature sets from In The Valley. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday, August 30 priced from £20.00-£22.50.
In the meantime, White Lies will deliver sets on the Main Stage at Reading Festival tomorrow (August 24) and Leeds Festival on Sunday (August 25).
White Lies will play:
Newcastle 02 Academy (December 3)
Glasgow 02 ABC (4)
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Nottingham Rock City (7)
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Norwich UAE (14)
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Fish Database
Rutilus virgo
Cactus roach (eng.), Frauennerfling (ger.), Plotica (hr.)
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Distribution and Habitat - Slovenia,Croatia,Serbia,Bosnia-Herzegovina
The Cactus roach is found in the Danube drainage above the Iron Gate (Kottelat & Freyhof 2007). Abundant in the Sava drainage of Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, found in the Sava, Sora, Ljubljanica, Mirna, Krka, Kolpa, Savinja, Sotla, Una and Drina rivers (Simonović et al. 2015). The cactus roach is rheophilic, requiring fast-flowing gravel substrates for spawning; found in medium to large-sized rivers (Kottelat & Freyhof 2007). Previously grouped with R. pigus, found in Italy and Switzerland (Bianco & Ketmaier 2014).
Construction of medium-to-large sized hydropower schemes in the Sava drainage in Slovenia (e.g. Mokrice and Brežice) have likely eliminated the largest spawning populations of the species in that region; continued hydropower expansion on the Sava threaten at least 50% of the species distribution in the Balkan region and perhaps a greater percentage concerning abundance.
- IUCN-Redlist Least Concern
- Bern Convention II,V
- Hydropower Sensitivity High
- Balkan Dam Threat * High
* The assessment of Balkan Dam Threat is based on the loss of habitat that would occur if all or most of the planned hydropower schemes in the distribution range of the species were to be built. For more precise specification see Fish Study, page 8.


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Top Reasons to Visit Dr. Katie Vo for Adolescent Treatment
- Dr. Vo and her trained staff of orthodontic professionals pride themselves on treating every patient with a caring, gentle attitude
- Dr. Vo offers patients a variety of orthodontic treatments, several of which are ideal for adolescent patients
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If you have an adolescent child and suspect that he or she might need orthodontic treatment, you should know that adolescence is the optimal time for orthodontic treatment for several reasons. First, by adolescence a child's baby teeth have already been lost and permanent teeth have replaced them. That makes this the perfect time to correct any bite or alignment problems that may be appearing. Second, the earlier you treat orthodontic problems, the better. During adolescence, when the rest of the child's body is growing rapidly, dental appliances are more effective than later in life when problems are more challenging to treat.
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Recently, I started CrossFit and my ideas of fitness have changed from simply distance, rate and time (though its a great basis for motion). Fitness for me now includes:
- Cardio-vascular and cardio respiratory endurance
- Stamina
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Power
- Speed
- Coordination
- Agility
- Balance
- Accuracy
DailyMile is a great site, but it can't track these. I've started Olympic lifting and kettle bell work and my progress includes increasing the weight on these exercises. In just a few months, I've gone from not being able to do a pull-up on my own to where I can do 5 pull-ups after a WOD!
It's not that Daily Mile is a bad site, but I want to track more than just distance, rate and time. Its a great site if you are a runner, walker, rower, biker - any of those distance and time kind of sports. DM is great, I found the community quite motivating to keep me running regularly.
As a CrossFitter, I need to track more than that. I've started tracking my performance and improvement with Beyond The WhiteBoard. I have a community of CrossFitters at my gym, Cascade CrossFit and the people who come to the 6am session.
On BTW, I can not only track my activities, but also my hydration, sleep and nutrition. It doesn't have the same social component as DM, but I can still push my updates to Twitter.
I'm not walking away entirely from DM, I still run 2 days a week, so I'll double post those (and hopefully not push them to Twitter) and when we do some distance based WOD, I'll probably post those too.
DailyMile has been great, but its time for me to move on.


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Best toys of the 90s – Power Rangers, Ninja Turtles, Tamagotchi …
We remember our toys from the 90s, action figures such as Power Rangers, GI Joe or the Ninja Turtles, Furby, table games and tamagotchi that are now collector's items. A retro nostalgia bath of all the games that shared our childhood with the consoles of 16 and 32 bits.
The toys of the 90s have a very special place in our retro little heart. The figures of the Masters of the Universe and Star Wars had lost momentum, and along with the usual toys (like the clicks of Playmobil, Scalextric or the Tragabolas) a new generation of dolls and table games had to earn the respect of the kids of the time.
But we will remember the nineties by the arrival of the anime to the houses of all Spain (they are the years of Champions Oliver and Benji , the first complete broadcast of The Knights of the Zodiac or the premiere of Manga Video, with The Fist of the Star of the North , Alita Angel of Combat, Dominion Tank Police, Urotsukidoji …) not to mention the impact of the 16-bit consoles (Super Nintendo and Sega Megadrive) and then the arrival of PlayStation, Saturn and Nintendo 64.
Those toys of the 90s were marked by movie licenses (from Terminator 2 to Jurassic Park) and cartoon series (it is that time when the Ninja Turtles opened the way for a lot of fighting creatures, such as the Street Sharks, Motorratones of Mars, Samurai Pizza Cats …). As you can see there is a lot to choose from, so in order to make this report we have been guided by the preferences of our writing – here you can see the difference in ages. Surely all these retro toys bring you good memories (and some of them will cost a fortune, after vintage collection has become fashionable).
power Rangers
The TV series was not a big deal, particularly for those who had already seen Bioman , which was basically the same. But we must recognize that the work of Saban and then Bandai with the toys of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers yes that was impressive. We had the basic series of action figures, articulated and with the characteristic weapons of each character, and also had their vehicles (were models that were not transformed, at first). But what all the children of Spain wanted was the Megazord . You know, the impressive robot that appeared in the final fight of the chapters to fight against the mastodons of Rita Repulsa, and that was formed by the vehicles dinozords of the rangers.
In addition to the basic series, the most successful Power Rangers figures in the early 90s, was the "flip" series that changed the mask version for the protagonists' faces through an ingenious mechanism, which was activated Tighten the belt. The success of the figures, zords and transformable of the Power Rangers was such that they have continued selling new series of doll, even after the TV series stopped broadcasting.
The premiere of the Power Rangers movie in 2017 cut with it new licensed dolls, but our favorites are still the classics of the 90s, when we saw the series on Telecinco during the weekends.
Although it looked like a stuffed animal (quite strange, by the way), Furby hid a revolutionary technology for the time. Its name derives from "furball" (hairball) and the concept was inspired by the tamagotch i, which we will talk about later. The idea was to incorporate a primitive artificial intelligence so that a doll could interact with the children of the late nineties. And as a toy, we must recognize that it had a great impact, although today gives us a bit of bad feeling. It was like having our own Gremlin.
Furby could move his eyes and mouth , and had a protocol of basic actions that left the children of the nineties hallucinated. If you turned off the lights of the room, your pet went to sleep, if you put music, danced, and also reacted to the owner's caresses and spoke. But what kind of sorcery is this! The point is that the Furby were very expensive toys, highly collectible and with a domestic version of the animatronics that was used in the filming of some movies.
We have also tried to recover the fashion of the Furby , with creatures that interacted with each other, with animated eyes through an LCD screen or with which we could interact through our smartphone. But they have not repeated the success of the originals, perhaps because of the famous parody that the Simpsons did with Funzo.
GI Joe and Action Man
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This section is dedicated to military action figures, with a lot of accessories to travel the world fighting the forces of evil. The GI Joe of the nineties were smaller in size than the originals, a lot of joints and they were prepared to fight in all areas.
If I start to remember, I remember Blizzard prepared for Arctic struggle, Dusty in the desert, Cliff with climbing equipment, Cutter as a man of the sea and of course Snake Eyes (Snake Eyes in later versions) y Sombra, like the two ninja of the series.
These GI Joe of the late 80's and early 90's had an impressive arsenal, led by the hovercraft WHALE, the Chinook helicopter TOMAHAWK, and the spectacular invisible plane of Cobra NIGHTHAWK. But perhaps his militarist discourse had remained a bit "strong" after the cold war. Therefore, little by little these elite soldiers were losing bellows and leaving their space in the toy stores to a new hero much more "light".
This was Action Man , a larger articulated action figure, with a more sophisticated team and that among ninjas and divers, put other experts, such as the photographer (who had a camera hidden in the chest)., Equador or astronaut.
Tamagotchi , which derives from the word "tamago" (in Japanese, egg) was a digital mascot, which we could wear as a keychain, and which invaded the toy stores of our country in the mid-90s. Ok, it could not be compared to a Gameboy with its dot matrix screen, but it simulated quite well the care of a living being (without the inconvenience of having to take it out for a walk, nor the added responsibility). It started as an egg, from which afterwards a kind of chick was born that had to be cleaned, fed and entertained until it became an adult creature "of profit".
If you remember the tamagotchi with affection, the "evolved" versions with the Pokémon Pikachu pedometer will surely drive you crazy. There were two versions, basic (in black and white) and color (with communication between several pets through an infrared port). The classic tamagotchi returned to re-launch with new features a few months ago, and had different versions for console, logically more evolved.
Ninja Turtles
Although the comics and the cartoon series had been with us for a while, nothing is more indicative of the success of the ninja turtles than the premiere of the first real action movie in 1990 – or the Konami recreational machine, with four simultaneous players -. Next to the film, the first dolls arrived: articulated versions of Leonardo, Rafael, Michelangelo and – the favorite of all times – Donatello, accompanied by his own van and a lair in the sewers.
Unlike with other action figures, such as Star Wars or GI Joe, the secondary characters and accessories were not abused too much. Granted, there were propelled skateboards, figures of Shredder, April O'Neil and the members of the Pie clan, but the real lode was in throwing the characters of the protagonist craze with new equipment and with extra functions, such as the possibility of making movements of attack or dress up costumes.
To a lesser extent, the first figures of "pressing catch", the WWE saga also endured the Ninja Turtles type for a couple of years. They were not so articulated, but each could execute a special movement, such as being propelled or hitting with the fist. The selection of fighters included Hulk Hogan, the Last Warrior, Jake The Snake Roberts, Big Boss Man or Ted Dibiase the million dollar man.
Knights of the Zodiac
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Possibly they are the figures that have more revalued with the passage of time. Bandai decided to bring some of the figures from the collection of the Knights of the Zodiac to Spain . To avoid risking too much, the first wave was brought directly from France. If any of you could have one of these figures, you will remember that the logo of the box was that of the neighboring country: Chevaliers du Zodiaque. Yes, in those years we lived in a country where the rest of us had a lot of advantage. The French had been enjoying the anime inspired by Masami Kurumada's manga for some time .
While in the series we saw Seiya, Shiryu, Shun, Hyoga and Ikki (Pegasus, Dragon, Andromeda, Swan and Phoenix) with what later became known as V1 armor , those of the helmets, the figures corresponded to the armor V2 , with diadems.
They had a price of more than 3000 pesetas of the time (about 18 euros today), which was about four times more than any other figure, but in return, his removable metal armor was impressive (more like decoration than to play , because the pieces fell easily).
Table games
Surely here you come up with many alternatives. We have followed a couple of rules to highlight the board games that conquered us in the 90s. First, flee from classic games that never go out of style. We refer to games like Trivial Pursuit, Monopoly, Cluedo … that have been sold over many decades. And we have also stayed with the most "frikis" (although our departures to Hotel were legendary).
In the 90s we spent the afternoon playing The Tia Agate's Inheritance , a slightly more twisted version of the Cluedo, in terms of the mysterious setting, which had an artifice of traps and secret doors. Although it took longer to ride than our games lasted. In the same line, we remember The Fire Island (where marbles fell instead of fireballs), Mousehole …
When we were older, we changed our way of playing with friends. Nothing like those games, with the help of our VHS video to Atmosfear (a game with touches of terror, which became a bit cumbersome for the interventions of the gatekeeper). Then came the board role-playing games (we had previously played Hero Quest in the late eighties) and of course, Magic the Gatherig.
Magic , the most popular collectible card game in the world, started in small circles, to compete with RPGs and Games Workshop miniatures: Warhammer, Blood Bowl, Necromunda or Hero Quest. But little by little it became popular, it was translated into Spanish … and it is still among our favorite table games.
Polly Pocket
Size does not matter … we know that the phrase is not new, but we use it to talk about dolls. After Nancy, Barbie or the tummy , the toy industry revolutionized our way of playing with Polly Pocket, which allowed us to carry a whole house in our pocket. It was nothing more than an adaptation of the Micro Machines philosophy, which was fine for those of us who did not have a room that was too big. Actually the Polly Pockethave been manufactured until 2015, but its success goes back 30 years.
Mattel made a toy that on the outside looked like a purse, a sewing kit, a wallet or a makeup box … and inside it had dolls, accessories and a secret compartment. These toys are sold in second-hand markets and cost a fortune. In 1998 Polly Pocket was redesigned to have a more conventional look (more like other dolls) but lost some of its charm. In this section we make a "disclaimer" about the preferences of the writing. One of our members has defended Betty Spaghetti over Polly. Seeing is believing!
There are toys that never go out of style, and that of course have appeared in the brainstorming prior to this report. Since time immemorial, the boys have wanted the pirate ship of Playmobil , and the not so children, the spectacular tracks of Scalextricthat appeared in the ads (because the one that came in the box was much simpler).
Mornings of kings that we still remember waiting for the Grayskull castle of the Masters of the Universe (which was launched at the end of the eighties) or the Millennium Falcon of Star Wars e Hasbro (the Lego version we still ask for in some letter). However, all those timeless toys will have to wait for a future reportage.


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Finally able to Lose Weight
I've been carrying around lots of extra weight ever since I was pregnant with my only child. Jennifer was born in 1988 and I gained 60 pounds during my pregnancy – mostly during the last trimester (months 7-9) My back went out on me during my seventh month and I had to stop all exercise and any lifting because of the severe pain I was in. This continued after my C-section delivery and I couldn't even bend over to place Jennifer in her car seat. I was 34.5 old and ever since that time, I've had back pain and issues off and on. I know my metabolism took a big hit because during my pregnancy my eyes changed and afterwards I could not stand to wear my contacts. Also before I got pregnant, I could never wear a wrist watch – they all stopped on me. After I gave birth and several months of very little sleep I found I didn't stop watches anymore and now I can wear one. In 2006 when I was 53, I was able to retire from my FDA job a couple of years early and work full time at my previously part time Photography Studio. But I began having more and more back pain and other health issues, so I had to sell out to my partner in 2009.
Diets, You Name it and I've tried It!
Being overweight is the pits. It affects everything in your life but especially your health. I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes, then full blown Type 2 diabetes. I began taking oral meds to control my BG, but then I had to begin injecting insulin to control it. Now I'm on both oral Metformin twice a day and injecting two types of insulin 3 times a day. And my metabolism has been shot. It's so messed up that losing any pounds at all has been almost impossible. I've tried many ways to diet – Weight Watchers, Atkins, Paleo, diet shakes, liquid diets, diet pills – garcino, etc. But nothing has worked and if I lose 3 pounds, it always comes back with a couple more to go.
I know that Type 2 obesity and diabetes is on the rise in the US and I've just been another statistic. My weight has made it difficult to control my blood sugar and I'm in a wheelchair because of back and hip pain from my 8 month journey through diabetic induced feet and leg ulcers. My activity outside the home is restricted to doc visits and attending a few meetings of my art league. I spend most of my day in bed because of my pain which has also moved to my left hip and knee. Even when I'm up in my wheelchair, I'm usually in some pain. At night I've struggled to sleep because I can't find a comfortable position and I get up and down all night – finally getting on average about 3 hours of sleep. At my heaviest I've weighed 284 pounds with a BMI over 40. Way too much!
Finally Success!
I'm an avid reader and read lots, so I'm always downloading ebooks from Amazon to read on my iPad or Kindle. Mostly I download free eBooks, but on occasion I purchase one I want to read. On August 13th I downloaded "Jumpstart Your Metabolism: How to Lose Weight by Changing the Way You Breath" by Pam Grout.
Actually I began changing some things about my diet during July. On July 6th I weighed in at 277.4 and began drinking more water and trying to eat more veggies. I finished reading Ms. Grout's book on August 13 and began doing the deep breathing exercise (just the basic one) several times a day. I also decided to only eat when I'm hungry. This has basically worked out that I usually eat breakfast between 10:30and noon. I have a snack around 3pm and dinner around 6pm. When I think I'm hungry, I drink more ice water and see if I'm still hungry. If I am, I try to eat a snack/smaller meal with a protein included. My dinner is regular, however I do try to not have seconds as much as I have in the past. I've chosen to not deny myself of sweets altogether. I've had ice cream blasts from Sonic, Chocolate Milk Shakes from McDonalds and occasionally a nutty bar or treat that my MIL keeps around the house. I've even had pizza, but stopped at 3 slices. I made some gluten free chocolate chip cookies last week and have eaten some of them also. So I'm not deprived. Yet this morning when I weighed, the scale showed my weight as 258.9.
I do not exercise except for some lying down crunches for my back and the deep breathing exercises. I'm using my wheelchair full time so far and move around very little during the day. I'm drinking lots of ice water and trying to include more protein and veggies in my diet in a little smaller portions, but that's all. For the next month, I'm going to only drink ice water, no more tea or milk or diet drinks (which are not common beverages for me anyway). 277.4 less 258.9 is 18.5 pounds lost so far. I'll be blogging more about this and adding some more references I found during my research on metabolism and breathing..
In the meantime, you might want to download Pam's ebook and start using her breathing techniques. Let me know if it works for you also.
Thanks for looking at my site and coming to this page. I would love for you to leave any questions or comments below. In addition, I'm open to new topics to research and comment on as they pertain to my own health and experience living with diabetes. Please share your interests and questions in your comments. I also love to hear others stories about how they handle their own diabetes issues.
– Shirley