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by Marshaneil Soumi D' Rozario | 21 Mar 2018
Salt is an absolute necessity for any dish. An absence of salt in a dish can make it simply unpalatable. Too much of salt in a plate can lead to a host of problem. There is a common misconception that , consuming too much salt is a cause for concern in our later years but during childhood it increases blood pressure which then tracks into adulthood and later life, increasing the risk of strokes and heart attacks. That is why it is important to reduce salt intake across all ages. Nmami Agarwal, Nutritionist of Manushi Chillar (Miss World 2017) and the founder of the award-winning diet and nutrition brand, Nmami Life Founder, NmamiLife shares her inputs :
How does excess salt consumption affect our health?
Salt is an important ingredient of our daily food but the excess amount can have an adverse effect on our health. As the amount of sodium increases, body starts holding on to water to dilute it. This leads to the increase of both the amount of fluid surrounding cells and the volumes of blood in the bloodstream. Thus the pressure on blood vessel increases along with more work for the heart for increased blood volumes. With time, the blood vessels get stiffened due to extra work and pressure leading to high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.
What are the major health risks?
Increased levels of dietary sodium intake are associated with raised blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. It influences blood pressure, increases risks of heart strokes and renal disease. Some studies also suggest it to be associated with obesity, renal stones and stomach cancer.
How do you know, you are eating too much of salt?
There are very simple ways to know that the salt consumption is high in your daily diet. The thirst level increases as sodium messes with the balance of fluid in the body. If your mouth gets dried constantly and your thirst is unquenchable, you might need to check the amount of salt intake. The other sign is mild headaches caused by dehydration due to excess salt in the diet. Swelling of different parts- face, hands, legs, ankles and feet caused due to extra fluids build up in tissues is commonly known as edema.
What is the source of hidden salt in diet?
Some commonly known products with hidden salt are-
cheese and dressings.
How does hidden salt affect our health?
It is quite difficult to satisfy your hunger without sprinkling some salt over food. We do not realize that some products which might not taste salty already have too much salt that might be sufficient for daily intake. By adding more salt in our diet, we risk our heart to strokes and blood pressure. We should be aware of the products consisting hidden salt and should decrease their consumption. Some common products we use daily with hidden salt are processed food, bread, sauce and soda.
What are the negatives of an absolute salt free diet?
A high amount of salt is injurious to health but salt definitely has benefits. Practically it is difficult to remove salt from the diet completely as we cannot satisfy our hunger with salt free diet. Also, sodium is essential to retain water in the body, to stimulate muscle contraction, helps in digestion. The deficiency of salt can risk low blood pressure.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia — Tens of thousands of hard-line Muslims converged Friday on the center of the Indonesian capital to demand the arrest of its minority-Christian governor for alleged blasphemy.
Fearing violence, police have put on a show of force supported by soldiers and public order officers, while embassies closed, some shops shuttered and Jakarta’s normally traffic-clogged streets were nearly empty of cars.
The predominantly male demonstrators, most wearing white shirts and skull caps, massed at the Istiqlal Mosque for the protest following weekly Friday prayers and marched on the nearby presidential palace. Protests are also taking place in other cities including Medan on Sumatra, Makassar in Sulawesi and Malang in East Java.
The accusation of blasphemy against Jakarta Gov. Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, an ethnic Chinese and minority Christian who is an ally of the country’s president, has galvanized his political opponents in the Muslim-majority nation of 250 million, and given a notorious group of hard-liners a national stage.
The Islamic Defenders Front, a vigilante group that wants to impose Shariah law, is demanding Ahok’s arrest after a video circulated online in which he joked to an audience about a passage in the Quran that could be interpreted as prohibiting Muslims from accepting non-Muslims as leaders. The governor has apologized for the comment and met with police.
“We are here because we want to defend the verses of God that have been abused by Ahok,” said Nasrullah Achmad, who came from Bekasi, a Jakarta satellite city, with dozens of others from his Islamic study group. They raised clenched fists and shouted “God is Great.”
“Only one thing can stop us: Ahok’s arrest,” said Achmad.
Some protesters snapped selfies of themselves wearing headbands emblazoned with “Arrest Ahok” and others cheered as speakers denounced him with hate-filled language. Many held aloft flags and banners with slogans such as “Ahok is an enemy of Islam.”
Blasphemy is a criminal offense in Indonesia and prosecutions have increased in the past decade though most people practice a moderate form of Islam. Amnesty International documented 106 convictions between 2004 and 2014 with some imprisoned for up to five years.
Television showed Ahok visiting a Jakarta neighborhood and talking to residents, who greeted him enthusiastically.
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and other national figures have called for a peaceful demonstration amid fears Islamic State group supporters might try to cause chaos.
The simmering political climate has provided an opening for the Islamic Defenders Front to burnish its credentials as protector of Indonesia’s majority faith at the expense of mainstream Muslim groups.
Ahok, who is seeking a second term as Jakarta governor, is popular with the city’s middle class. He is adored as a blunt speaker who doesn’t tolerate corruption and articulates a vision to make the chaotic, dysfunctional city more like clean, orderly and efficient Singapore.
But the anti-corruption stance has made him enemies, and the evictions of thousands of the city’s poorest people to make way for urban improvement has stoked anger and resentment and played to a stereotype of Chinese as exploiters of Indonesia’s poor Muslim masses.
On the national stage, Ahok is ranged against former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, whose son is a candidate for Jakarta governor, a position that is a stepping stone to national leadership.
Story: Niniek Karmini and Ali Kotarumalos

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Sensory Mastery (Partyhara). This is something not discussed very much in many yoga books, however it is about discovering the limits of perceptions when attempting to quite the mind, but also understanding the importance of doing so. This is also about learning to use the senses moderately and to be undisturbed in most situations. This word is made up of two words. The first is Prati, meaning “to call back’, and ahara, which means, “to take in “. The first time we look at this is when we start exploring the postures. As we quite the mind in our postures, we start to see the benefits to being still from within. The inner stillness allows the outside to appear still and calm even when we may not be. This is the fifth step to the eight-fold path. We started with yamas, then niyamas, next was asanas, and then the Pranayamas, and now Partyhara. This is linked in with Dharana, which I touched on when talking about the attitudes of postures. Dharana is translated to concentration and comes from the word dhir, which means, “to hold or retain”. Partyhara and Dharana are closely related to each other, because in order to achieve sensory mastery, you need to concentrate. Essentially sensory mastery is just having control over your senses. This does not mean that you cannot have senses or feel certain ways about anything, but being able to react or not react and control the reaction to be what you need it to be would be sensory mastery. In a class recently we had a discussion about how to do to this, and as it turns out I have a much different opinion, or view on how to do this. In class we discussed the gunas and how people move through their reactions from Rajas, Tamas, and Satva. People move through these three points when making decisions with Rajas and Tamas being the base of the triangle and representing low and high frequency feelings such as anger and ego. Satva is the top point of the pyramid and represents the purity and balance of being in a zen-like state. As people move between these people forget to see things from another persons view point, and that only through seeing things from another’s view point do we come to understand what happened and can we then come to a proper reaction. However we react represents our side of the action rather than the entire picture. Basically until we understand we are just supposed to assume that we do not know (since we don’t) and work to understand. Personally I don’t want to know. I do not need to know, I am not one to judge anyone or anything. First of all I am in no position to do so being as that I am human. If I was in charge of understanding everyone and everything that they did and why they did it, then I would become entirely too overwhelmed. Plus who is to say that I should be deemed responsible to take of all of this. I have my own prejudices about things, and if I were to control things, then the world would be way messed up. I know that our discussion did not say that I need to control everything, but instead come to and understanding of it all, but I do not want or need that on me. For me I give that up to a power greater than me. To get to this step there are a few things you need to do first such as believe that you are not the greatest thing in the world and that you are not fully in control of everything, second believe that there is something else at work out there that is a bigger and greater than you that can help you, and lastly take action to turn your will over to this power.
So first we need to understand that we are not all powerful. When thinking about yourself in your own life, think about if you are really in control of everything and everyone? Personally, I am not. I cannot make people do what I want them to do. I can try and sometimes it works, but then who am I to have trying to manipulate them, their lives or the situation? I am not all-powerful or all knowing. I could never understand every angle in order to understand why people do things the way they do, nor could I understand every angle in order to manipulate it for the good of all. Understanding that you do not control others is one thing, but now take it a little bit deeper; can you control yourself? I know I can’t. I can control my physical reactions, yes, but I don’t control my first thought. My first thought is impulsive as is anyone’s. It shows your prejudices or feelings. It shows your upbringing, or history, and no one can control this. You may control your second thought or how you react to your thoughts or the situation, but that first thought shows you how you are not fully in control. Now take it one step further, and realize that not only are you not all-powerful, but in essence you are powerless. This may come as a shock and you may resist the idea at first, no one wants to think about the fact that they are completely powerless in this world. Of course you control what you do, but do you really? We just saw that you don’t even always have control over that first thought that pops into your head so how can you truly control anything after that? Then how do you control how the other reacts to your reaction? The answer is that you can’t. This is not a bad thing, in all reality it is a good thing, it can relieve stress in some way since you no longer need to feel as though you need to control everything you do and how everyone reacts to it. This first step helps you to understand that you are not in control of anyone including at times yourself, but now you can not just go through life unresponsive to others, and you don’t so what next?
So if you understand that you are not in control, then you must next come to believe that there is something that does. This thing would be a power greater than your self, I call this power god, because higher power and god are interchangeable words to me. I don’t always believe that they have interchangeable meanings, but to me the words themselves are interchangeable. This power can take many forms weather it be Mother Nature, God, Allah, Vishnu, the Universe, your higher You, etc… It can be whatever you want it to be; the only requirements are that is it bigger and greater than you. This does not have to be a religious thing seeing as though some of these are more scientific like the universe. If you were to choose to see it as a religious thing though, that is fine too. Understanding that although you do not carry the weight of make decisions and reactions for people, there is something out there that does. As I review earlier, I could never understand everyone’s situation in order to make them do what I think is best, and who is to say that what I think really is best. If everyone acted for my best interest and the way I would want them to, then there would be a lot less diversity in this world. Yoga Bob pointed out that 10 people collectively will always know more than 10 people individually, and this make a lot of sense to me since we all study different things, come from different backgrounds, and are headed in different futures. In some instances after understanding the collective knowledge of a group, there are those who choose a higher power to be a group. It does not matter who is in that group as long as it is more than one. If you are alone making decisions and choosing fates for others than you are acting in your will and not in the best interest of others, however in a group there are other points of view. So there will either be a never-ending argument as to who could be right (which shows that no one knows), or a conclusion that you do not know and that that is ok. Either way no matter what you are to chose as a power greater than yourself you can now begin to put some trust into this power that it is greater than you and can help you if you were to ask for it. If you do not know, you can ask this power, and that is what brings us to the next step.
Once you have picked a higher power though then you no longer need to hold the weight of everything else on your physical shoulders. You can turn it over to this power, which is able to hold it for you. You no longer need to understand why anyone does anything, because it is not your responsibility. Your first thought may be “he’s a jerk” or “she’s so mean” or even “that’s too nice” but your second thought is then “not my problem, I can turn this over” When you turn things over you are accepting your role in the situation and getting rid of anything else. Some people refer to this as “staying in your own lane” and it applies perfectly to this idea. As we saw before you cannot control anyone else, so why should his or her actions and reactions control you? They don’t have to. You may not like what they are doing due to a past experience or due to a different background or education. In the end its about accepting the fact that they are different from you and that you do not need to understand the why, nor control the what that whoever is doing. If you stay in your lane and keep your side of the street clean by reacting appropriately then everything will be ok. So what is an appropriate reaction? What happens when you want to make things go your way again? What if I don’t agree with them? What if you cannot keep your will turned over all of the time and allow your higher power to carry the weight for you? This is ok. First of all, its not like you just wake up one morning as say “(insert higher power name here) take my will and guide me through life”. It’s a decision you make millions of times a day, and if you mess up its ok. Every time something happens that throws you off balance emotionally or spiritually, you just turn it over. You tell yourself “this is not my problem” accept it and let your higher power take over. So, just to clarify, when I say “accept”, I do not mean “agree with”. Just because you accept that some one is different does not mean that they are wrong or that you are wrong, it just means you understand that they see things differently. This is like in France people speak French, and in England they speak English; neither one is wrong, but we can understand that they are different. Some people are Catholic, and some are Hindu; neither is wrong, but they are different. Some people are Republican and some are Democratic; neither is wrong, but they are different. See accepting does not mean that there is a wrong or right it just means that there is an acknowledgement of the other and understanding that the beliefs or values may differ. Any reaction is appropriate since this is your action, but it is important that you react in a way that is for you. Don’t give people the reaction they want and become a doormat, but don’t be so assertive in your opinion that you are hurting others. I have found that the best way to stay neutral is to simply let it go at first. Accept that I do not understand and that I never will, and that this is ok, because that is not my job or responsibility. When I have time I then turn to my God and tell him how I feel, let out my anger and frustration until I realize once again that its ok. I am not all knowing or all-powerful. I am not the decision maker for all nor do I need to be. My role is to simply be me, accept others for who they are and keep on going about my day.

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The primary nerve fibers to the penis are from the dorsal nerve of the penis, a branch of the pudendal nerve. The cavernosal nerves are a part of the autonomic nervous system and incorporate both sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers. They travel posterolaterally along the prostate and enter the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum to regulate blood flow during erection and detumescence. The dorsal somatic nerves are also branches of the pudendal nerves. They are primarily responsible for penile sensation.
Low testosterone levels can cause mood disturbances, increased body fat, loss of muscle tone, inadequate erections and poor sexual performance, osteoporosis, difficulty with concentration, memory loss and sleep difficulties. Current research suggests that this effect occurs in only a minority (about 2%) of ageing men. However, there is a lot of research currently in progress to find out more about the effects of testosterone in older men and also whether the use of testosterone replacement therapy would have any benefits.
Epidemiological data has associated low testosterone levels with atherogenic lipid parameters, including lower HDL cholesterol (Lichtenstein et al 1987; Haffner et al 1993; Van Pottelbergh et al 2003) and higher total cholesterol (Haffner et al 1993; Van Pottelbergh et al 2003), LDL cholesterol (Haffner et al 1993) and triglyceride levels (Lichtenstein et al 1987; Haffner et al 1993). Furthermore, these relationships are independent of other factors such as age, obesity and glucose levels (Haffner et al 1993; Van Pottelbergh et al 2003). Interventional trails of testosterone replacement have shown that treatment causes a decrease in total cholesterol. A recent meta-analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials confirmed this and found that the magnitude of changes was larger in trials of patients with lower baseline testosterone levels (Isidori et al 2005). The same meta-analysis found no significant overall change in LDL or HDL cholesterol levels but in trials with baseline testosterone levels greater than 10 nmol/l, there was a small reduction in HDL cholesterol with testosterone treatment.
Clinical studies have suggested that these devices are effective and acceptable to a large number of patients with ED of varying causes, including psychogenic erectile failure. These devices are safe and can restore a man’s ability to achieve penetrative intercourse, with one study suggesting nearly 95% success with adequate instruction and support.30 However, satisfaction with this treatment modality typically wanes with time, as patients report dissatisfaction with how cumbersome or unnatural the devices are to use, hinging or buckling of the erection with thrusting, and dissatisfaction with the fact that the erection is ischemic and therefore cold, which can be off-putting to the partner.
Research shows little evidence of abnormal or unhealthy psychological changes in men receiving supervised testosterone therapy to treat their low T, according to a study in the journal Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management.However, mental and physical risks are involved in self-administration of artificial testosterone. Anyone abusing synthetic testosterone, also known as anabolic steroids, may experience episodes of aggressive or violent behavior, along with physical side effects. Bodybuilders, athletes, or anyone who seeks to build muscle mass or achieve other benefits from artificial testosterone should be aware of these risks.
Obesity and metabolic syndrome can cause changes in blood pressure, body composition, and cholesterol which may lead to ED. Other conditions that may contribute to erectile dysfunction include Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, Peyronie’s disease, sleep disorders, alcoholism, and drug abuse. Taking certain medications can also increase your risk for ED.
More can be learned from a large, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of finasteride treatment in 18,800 men aged 55 or more. Finasteride is a 5α-reductase inhibitor which acts to prevent the metabolism of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) – the most active androgen in the prostate. The trial showed a greater overall incidence of prostate cancer in the control group, but men treated with finasteride were more likely to have high grade tumors (Thompson et al 2003), suggesting that reduced androgen exposure of the prostate may delay the presentation of prostate cancer and/or promote advanced disease in some other way.
If PDE5 drugs don't work or cannot be used because of potential side effects, your doctor can recommend other therapies. The drug alprostadil (Caverject, Edex, Muse) allows blood to flow more freely in the penis, leading to an erection. The drug can be injected with a tiny needle into your penis. Or, a small pellet (suppository) can be inserted into the opening of the penis. Suppositories and injections are effective in the majority of men.
Does drinking water improve erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction or ED is a common concern for men. Everyday factors, such as hydration levels, may affect a person's ability to get or maintain an erection. Drinking water may, therefore, help some men with ED. In this article, learn about the link between hydration and ED, and other factors that can cause ED. Read now
There are treatments available to help you to get and maintain an erection. In addition, making healthy changes to your lifestyle could help with impotence. Switching to a healthier balanced diet, taking more exercise and cutting down on or giving up alcohol and cigarettes could help you to see an improvement in sexual function. If you think that the problem may be related to stress or anxiety, counselling can also help.
In accordance with sperm competition theory, testosterone levels are shown to increase as a response to previously neutral stimuli when conditioned to become sexual in male rats. This reaction engages penile reflexes (such as erection and ejaculation) that aid in sperm competition when more than one male is present in mating encounters, allowing for more production of successful sperm and a higher chance of reproduction.
Vitamin D and zinc are both essential to testosterone production. A year-long study looked at the vitamin D and testosterone levels of 2299 men. It found that men with vitamin D levels above 30 nmol/L had more testosterone and lower levels of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG). SHBG binds to hormones so your cells can’t use them, and if you have too much of it, your testosterone levels drop . Men with vitamin D deficiency had lower testosterone and higher SHBG levels.
When you become aroused, your brain sends chemical messages to the blood vessels in the penis, causing them to dilate or open, allowing blood to flow into the penis. As the pressure builds, the blood becomes trapped in the corpora cavernosa, keeping the penis erect. If blood flow to the penis is insufficient or if it fails to stay inside the penis, it can lead to erectile dysfunction.
The participants were seen every 4 weeks. Blood was taken to measure hormone levels, and questionnaires were given to assess physical function, health status, vitality, and sexual function. Body fat and muscle measurements were also taken at the beginning and end of the 16 weeks. The study was funded in part by NIH’s National Institute on Aging (NIA) and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Results appeared in the September 12, 2013, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Penile erection is managed by two mechanisms: the reflex erection, which is achieved by directly touching the penile shaft, and the psychogenic erection, which is achieved by erotic or emotional stimuli. The former uses the peripheral nerves and the lower parts of the spinal cord, whereas the latter uses the limbic system of the brain. In both cases, an intact neural system is required for a successful and complete erection. Stimulation of the penile shaft by the nervous system leads to the secretion of nitric oxide (NO), which causes the relaxation of smooth muscles of corpora cavernosa (the main erectile tissue of penis), and subsequently penile erection. Additionally, adequate levels of testosterone (produced by the testes) and an intact pituitary gland are required for the development of a healthy erectile system. As can be understood from the mechanisms of a normal erection, impotence may develop due to hormonal deficiency, disorders of the neural system, lack of adequate penile blood supply or psychological problems. Spinal cord injury causes sexual dysfunction including ED. Restriction of blood flow can arise from impaired endothelial function due to the usual causes associated with coronary artery disease, but can also be caused by prolonged exposure to bright light.
ICI Alprostadil may be used as a mixture with two other drugs to treat ED. This combination therapy called "bimix or trimix" is stronger than alprostadil alone and has become standard treatment for ED. Only the Alprostadil ingredient is FDA approved for ED. The amount of each drug used can be changed based on the severity of your ED, by an experienced health professional. You will be trained by your health professional on how to inject, how much to inject and how to safely raise the drug's dosage if necessary.
There are positive correlations between positive orgasm experience in women and testosterone levels where relaxation was a key perception of the experience. There is no correlation between testosterone and men's perceptions of their orgasm experience, and also no correlation between higher testosterone levels and greater sexual assertiveness in either sex.
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In summary, low testosterone levels are linked to the presence of numerous cardiovascular risk factors. Testosterone treatment acts to improve some of these factors, but effects may vary according to pre- and post-treatment testosterone levels, as well as other factors. There is little data from trials specific to aging males. Appropriately-powered randomized controlled trials, with cardiovascular disease primary endpoints, are needed to clarify the situation, but in the meantime the balance of evidence is that testosterone has either neutral or beneficial effects on the risk of cardiovascular disease in men. It is particularly important to define the effect of testosterone treatment on cardiovascular disease in view of its potential use as an anti-anginal agent.
Transdermal preparations of testosterone utilize the fact that the skin readily absorbs steroid hormones. Initial transdermal preparations took the form of scrotal patches with testosterone loaded on to a membranous patch. Absorption from the scrotal skin was particularly good and physiological levels of testosterone with diurnal variation were reliably attained. The scrotal patches are now rarely used because they require regular shaving or clipping of scrotal hair and because they produce rather high levels of dihydrotestosterone compared to testosterone (Behre et al 1999). Subsequently, non-scrotal patches were developed but the absorptive capacity of non-scrotal skin is much lower, so these patches contain additional chemicals which enhance absorption. The non-scrotal skin patches produce physiological testosterone levels without supraphysiological dihydrotestosterone levels. Unfortunately, the patches produce a high rate of local skin reactions often leading to discontinuation (Parker and Armitage 1999). In the last few years, transdermal testosterone gel preparations have become available. These require daily application by patients and produce steady state physiological testosterone levels within a few days in most patients (Swerdloff et al 2000; Steidle et al 2003). The advantages compared with testosterone patches include invisibility, reduced skin irritation and the ability to adjust dosage, but concerns about transfer to women and children on close skin contact necessitate showering after application or coverage with clothes.
Several pathways have been described to explain how information travels from the hypothalamus to the sacral autonomic centers. One pathway travels from the dorsomedial hypothalamus through the dorsal and central gray matter, descends to the locus ceruleus, and projects ventrally in the mesencephalic reticular formation. Input from the brain is conveyed through the dorsal spinal columns to the thoracolumbar and sacral autonomic nuclei.
Effective treatment for erectile dysfunction is available, and for most men will allow the return to a fulfilling sex life. The side effects of the treatment for erectile dysfunction vary depending on the treatment that is used. Some may interrupt the spontaneity of sexual activity. For example, PDE-5 inhibitors typically need to be taken one hour before sex. Side effects may include headaches, indigestion, vasodilation, diarrhoea and blue tinge to vision. Other treatments such as penile injections may cause pain at the injection site, or an erection that will not go down. Treatment options need to be carefully discussed with your doctor to determine which one is best suited to you.
Remember that each person is unique, and each body responds differently to treatment. TT may help erectile function, low sex drive, bone marrow density, anemia, lean body mass, and/or symptoms of depression. However, there is no strong evidence that TT will help memory recall, measures of diabetes, energy, tiredness, lipid profiles, or quality of life.
Best of all? It's easy. "Low T Center is set up so men can walk in, take a simple blood test, and know within 30 minutes whether or not they are a candidate for testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT. Men who qualify get their first injection on the spot, and will continue to come in three times per month to receive a quick testosterone injection."

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Four Thursdays at Jensen’s – (June 3rd – 24th) – 6 – 7PM
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
- 1/3 cup honey mustard
- 3 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Dash each salt and pepper
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a small bowl, combine the mustard, apricot preserves, ginger, salt and pepper. Place the chicken on a greased foil-lined baking sheet. Spoon half of the mustard mixture over chicken.
- Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4 minutes. Turn; brush with remaining mustard mixture. Broil 3-4 minutes longer or until juices run clear. Yield: 4 servings.
Reviews forHoney-Mustard Apricot Chicken
"To answer Scotland1 -- honey mustard is a sweet mustard sauce; you can make your own with 1/4 cup honey, 1/4-1/2 cup strong mustard, and approximately 2/3 cup mayonnaise or yogurt (if you will use it quickly).Thanks Janet...I liked this recipe a lot. A similar recipe that my family likes is to use yellow hot dog mustard straight out of the bottle with apricot or peach preserves at a 1:2 ratio...1 part mustard to 2 parts preserves. coat raw chicken (reserve some out for sauce at the table) with mixture and grill or bake until chicken juices run clear. To make it extra yummy, wrap boneless chicken with bacon before coating with sauce."
"Recipe sounds very good. I have never heard of Honey-Mustard before. Just what is Honey Mustard? Someone please let me know. Thank You"

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The expansion of Dr Motykie’s Health, Beauty and Wellness Spa is currently underway next store to his main office on the Sunset Strip in Beverly Hills. Keep in touch with the spa website for updates on the construction and the Grand Opening that is scheduled for some time in November 2012.
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A group of EU parliamentarians wrote a letter to the British Prime Minister about EU citizens in the UK. They called on Theresa May to ensure the 3 million EU nationals living in Britain receive the “decent and humane treatment they deserve.”
In relation to the UK decision to leave the European Union, the letter “acknowledges the right of the British people to decide on their own future.” But it also reminds that the vote affects millions who did not have a say and now face “intense insecurity.”
Many of these three million have been living in the UK for years or decades. They have fallen in love and married in the UK, they have children and sometimes grandchildren in the UK, some have adopted children in the UK. They study and work in the UK, or they have set up a business in the UK. They worked and retired in the UK, and they may be enjoying old age, sometimes in good health, sometimes frail. They have grown roots in the UK. Through their children, they have an inseparable bond with Britain.
Many are applying for permanent residence or citizenship to secure their future in the country after Brexit. However, the letter notes that the procedure can be a nightmare. It is expensive and cumbersome, information is scarce and “in some cases not in line with EU law.”
MEPs say they received “countless messages” with heartbreaking stories, in some cases showing a hostile attitude from public authorities. The text mentions parents fearful of being separated from their children, elderly people in bad health threatened with expulsion, small business owners at risk of losing everything and people who could not get a job or a mortgage loan because of their insecure situation. “It almost seems as though the aim is to make as many people as possible leave the country,” MEPs conclude.
The group reminded that the three million EU citizens in the UK are “valuable members of British society” and, like all other UK citizens, are affected by the decisions made by the government.
EU parliamentarians therefore called on Theresa May to “reciprocate the dedication” of EU nationals in Britain, ensure their rights as EU citizens are fully respected and help them continue to live their lives without unnecessary disruption.
The letter was signed by Sophie in ‘t Veld, deputy leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats at the European parliament. The Dutch MEP has recently created a cross-party task force to examine how EU citizens in the UK are being treated, reported The Guardian. Other signatories are Catherine Bearder (UK) and Cecilia Wikström (Sweden), also from the ALDE group; Jean Lambert (UK) and Yannick Jadot (France) of the Greens; Seb Dance and Claude Moraes (UK), Sylvie Guillaume (France), Brando Benifei (Italy) and István Ujhelyi (Hungary) for the Socialists and Democrats.
In the letter, MEPs commit to equally represent the interests of British citizens living in other EU countries.
Claudia Delpero © all rights reserved.
Photo: Sophie in ‘t Veld © European Union 2016 – Source : EP.

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The strategic situation of Egypt makes this country and its evolutions very crucial in the eyes of news agencies around the world. The western new agencies got confused at the beginning of the January 16 and they didn’t know in which way delivering the news about Egypt, but when they find out president Mubarak is about to fall then they decided to manage the evolutions in a very specific ways and tried to reduce any possible threats against Israeli with this evolutions. The news agencies shifted their news to people’s demands but at the same time they were concerned about losing the control of the situation by the military. The quantitative content analysis has been used in this research; the sample in this paper is the news of the major western news agency such as the Associated Press, United Press, AFP and Reuters especially in foreign newsfrom January 16 to February 11 in 2011the period of the rise of the evolution in Egypt.
For instance the results indicate that the “Support for Egypt's transition”,” the origin of Arab World” after “Egypt protests spread in all cities” was the most highlighted news in the first week with 13.3 percent; “Egyptian referendum on Mubarak regime " after “Support for the transition” was the most reported story during the second week of the evolution with 14.4 percent.
The most important dialogue induction in these news agencies in the second week has been with these subjects: “the power of Islamic resistance”, “the repetition of the Iranian revolution in Egypt”, and “continuation of the situation in the favor of the society of the Muslim Brotherhood in the Egypt” with 14.4 percent. The agencies tried to follow and induce the western policy bythis idea that the fondness of Islam have become less important among protests in this evolution as well as they have tried to induce this idea that the Egyptian revolted just for reducing the poverty and Inequality in their countries and these issues was 34.7 in the first week . The subjects like “aligning with the Zionist regime” have been used by the agencies about 15.6 percent during the second week.


[Originally posted March 10, 2012, this is a list of Code Names that do not appear in the first edition of Code Names (2005). This is a work in progress and more are being added over time.]
Accordian: 1. NSA produced cryptographic device related to nuclear weapons command and control.
2. Nuclear weapons subcritical experiment conducted at the Nevada Test Site. Accordian will be followed up by Accordian Prime.
Added Force: Joint rehearsal exercise (JRX) 4-06, September 2006.
Advance Trec: Joint rehearsal exercise (JRX) 2-06, March 2006.
Barnstorm: Navy submarine emergency procedure.
Blue Action: Spanish led Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) air/ground interdiction event in Spain, May 2005..
Blue Dart: Anti-terrorism threat-warning program designed to rapidly disseminate threat information in a simple, easy to understand format. All services, combatant commands, components, defense agencies and DOD activities are responsible for establishing procedures to disseminate Blue Dart warnings. A Blue Dart warning must contain all of the following elements:
• Specific TIMING of a threat: specific near-time frame within the next 72 hours.
• Specific TARGET of a threat: exact unit, activity or location
• Specific TYPE or MEANS of threat: explosive/VBIED, bombing, small arms/drive-by, sniper, assassination, etc.
Originates with Navy Anti-terrorisim Alert Center (NAVATAC) reporting established in 1997.
Bow Warrior: Joint rehearsal exercise (JRX) 1-06, November 2005.
Brave Hero: Joint rehearsal exercise (JRX) 3-06, June 2006.
Bridge Troll: Joint rehearsal exercise (JRX) 4-05, September 2005, with NSA involvement.
Bright Star (additional information): Bright Star 03 was cancelled due to ongoing operations in Iraq. It is the most expensive exercise in the Middle East, using almost 20 percent of the total Air Force JCS exercise program funding, and many in the military believe that the cost greatly exceeds the training value. It has also been a “cash cow” for host Egypt. CENTCOM is now attempting to realign Bright Star to a global war on terrorism scenario or focus and is envisioning the next Bright Star to be centered around a lighter, more lethal exercise force package.
Brown Dog: Air Force Information Warfare Center project, 2004-2005.
Buggy Ride (additional information): STRATCOM plan related to emergency evacuation of bomber and tanker aircraft in a nuclear alert under OPLAN 8044. See also Dakota.
Cheetah: Air Force Information Warfare Center project, 2004-2005.
Cirrus Blue: Air Force Information Warfare Center TENCAP related project, 2004-2005.
Cirrus Orange: Air Force Information Warfare Center TENCAP related project, 2004-2005.
Code Silver: Air Force Surgeon General initiated tabletop exercise program centering on biological warfare defense medical consequence planning, preparation, and capabilities at the installation level, initiated in 2003.
Comet: Air Force Information Warfare Center project, 2004-2005.
Coronet Dance: Air Force deployment, 2004.
Creek Bridge: USAFE nuclear weapons related project, 2004.
Dakota (Dakota Force): Non-alert survival launch force consisting of bombers and tankers, generated during during a nuclear alert under OPLAN 8044. Dakota aircraft are sent airborne or moved to dispersal bases for protection. See also Buggy Ride.
Deep Sabre 05: Singapore led Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) maritime/ground interdiction event in South China Sea, 15-18 August 2005.
Diablo Canyon: FEMA full-scale radiological response exercise, San Clemente, CA, 15 January 2005.
Diligent Endeavor: Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) sponsored interagency nuclear weapons accident FTX in preparation for Diligent Warrior 04, 17-18 February 2004, Washington, DC. See also Diligent Warrior.
Diligent Thunder: Army and Air Force related testing project, 2005.
Diligent Warrior 04: Office of Secretary of Defense directed, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) sponsored and Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) supported national-level, nuclear weapons accident full-scale exercise (FSX), Malmstrom AFB, MT, 13-16 September 2002.
Dingo King: National level domestic US nuclear weapons and special operations exercise, 22-26 August 2005.
Distant Thunder: Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) internal WMD command post exercise (CPX) to examine agency response capabilities under CONPLAN 0100, 18 February 2004, Washington, DC.
Dynamic Quarantine: Air Force Information Warfare Center project, 2004-2005.
Eagle Scout: Air Force commercial satellite imagery program. The FY 2005 Appropriation report 108-622, dated 20 July 2004, included a Congressional add of $1,500,000 to this program. No FY 2006 funding was requested.
Elder Prince: National level inter-service military working group related to operations security (OPSEC) and counter-terrorism.
Electric Eel: Air Force research and development project, 2004-2005.
Emerald (additional information): Counter-narcotics related intelligence program.
Exmoor: Air Force Information Warfare Center project, 2004-2005.
Falcon Nest: Air Force research and development project, 2004-2005.
Falcon Talon: Air Force research and development project, 2004-2005.
Firefly: NSA produced cryptographic device related to nuclear weapons command and control.
Fishwrap: Air Force research and development project, 2004-2005.
Gallant Journey 05: Classified intelligence or special operations exercise, March 2005, with DIA, NAS and CIA/OMA involvement.
Gauged Strength: DOD sponsored WMD-related interagency domestic response exercise, June 1998. The FBI participated in the “Gauged Strength” exercise in Norfolk, Va. and established interagency organizations, such as a
Joint Operations Center and a Joint Information and Intelligence Support
Element. State and local participation was limited by DOD classification
requirements. Likely a JSOC exercise.
Global Lightning: STRATCOM nuclear weapons exercise that rehearses operations during a tran-/post-attack nuclear environment, including reconstitution, redirection and targeting of STRATCOM forces, 19-28 October 2005.
Global Storm: STRATCOM nuclear weapons exercise, 8-12 August 2005.
Global Thunder 06: STRATCOM nuclear weapons exercise, 11-15 April 2005.
Grace (Project Grace): Foreign acquired MiG-29 live fire training and testing project.
Gridlock: National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA)-led Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) designed to provide an enhanced capability for kill-chain compression in time sensitive targeting by reducing the timeline needed to produce highly accurate target coordinates using imagery from sensors.
Gypsy Charlie: B-1 test series associated with satellite guided weapon employment in a degraded GPS environment.
Ibis Dawn II: Foreign material exploitation project, 2004-2005.
Ibis Munin: Foreign material exploitation project, 2004-2005.
Keesee: Cryptographic key generation (KOK-13) device or system, anticipated for funding in the FY 2007 budget.
Last Mile: STRATCOM command and control network upgrades.
Layman Teacher 05: Classified intelligence or special operations exercise, March 2005, with DIA and NRO involvement.
Limit Mustang: Navy Concept of Operations for OPLAN 5077 Weapons System. (added April 9, 2012)
Loyal Guardian: OPLAN published in July 2001 dealing with Army force protection. (added April 9, 2012).
Medley: NSA produced cryptographic device related to nuclear weapons command and control.
Minerva: Joint Information Operations Center (JIOC) information operations search engine that provides an indexed format of available intelligence related to information warfare (foreign adversary influence networks, decision making processes, information infrastructure and cultural considerations for information operations planning). Minerva provides hotlinks to IO-related information available on both the JWICS and the SIPRNET.
Neptune Shield: Coast Guard Operations Order (ORDER).
NINFA 2005: Portuguese led Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) maritime/ground interdiction event in Eastern Mediterranean, 8-15 Apr 2005.
Noble Eagle (Operation Noble Eagle): Overall name for domestic military operations in response to 9/11, including surveillance and interceptor flights by NORAD and coastal patrols by the Coast Guard. Noble Eagle is the domestic counterpart to Operation Enduring Freedom, which is officially the overall name for the (overseas) war on terrorism.
North Star (Project North Star): Organization that respond to the needs of, and requests from, the Joint Coordination Group (JCG), a border (U.S. and Canada) law enforcement coalition. The primary emphasis is on counterdrug activities along the U.S. and Canadian border.
Olsina: U.S.-German-Czech Republic NATO PfP peacekeeping training exercise, Boletice training area in the Czech Republic, 12-20 September 1995.
Omaha (Task Force Omaha): Informal name for Task Force 626 (formerly TF 121) special operations activity in Iraq, 2004.
Outlaw Bandit: Navy ship board passive countermeasure system.
PatentHammer: National tactical integration SIGINT project (Project 168, JMIP, FY 2006 budget)
Pegasus: Army intelligence Trojan Classic SIGINT system.
Phantom Point: Ft. Hood, Texas deployment procedures.
Phoenix (additional information): AMC transport assistance to Middle East operations in 2003-2004.
- Phoenix Alkali (additional information): FY 2004 exercise
- Phoenix Birch
- Phoenix Calvin
- Phoenix Court
- Phoenix Maple
- Phoenix Master
- Phoenix Nitrate
- Phoenix Poplar
- Phoenix Rack
- Phoenix Shell
- Phoenix Sphinx
Phoenix Cedar: Contingency deployments, presumably to Jordan, beginning in December 1998 in support of Desert Fox.
Pontiff: Foreign materiel exploitation project, 2004-2005.
Power Geyser: Presidential-related contingency plan for continuity of government operations during an emergency, specifically a weapons of mass destruction incident, and thought to be involving the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) under JCS CONPLAN 0300.
Pluto New Horizons: Nuclear weapons accident or incident response related mission slated to be implemented in January 2006.
Project 9GH (additional information): As of 7 January 2005, this Project Code was revised and is no longer in support of OEF.
Project 9GL: EUCOM counter-terrorism operations in a classified country. See also Project 9GI/9GK
Quick Saber: OPLAN 5027 (Korean peninsula) response option (RO).
Saltpit: Informal name (aka “The Pit”) for a military interrogation facility for terrorism high value targets, presumably in Afghanistan.
Scorpion: Joint US-Jordanian CIA/DOD detention facility, located in Jordan.
Sensor Chief: Air Force intelligence foreign material exploitation support, 2004-2005.
Sensor Ego: Former Air Force intelligence foreign material exploitation support, 2004-2005.
Sensor Shelby: Air Force intelligence foreign material exploitation support, 2004-2005.
Sensor Robin: Air Force intelligence foreign material exploitation support, 2004-2005.
Ship Rider: Procedure relating to the one-time or short duration installation of a communications security (COMSEC) cryptographic device during an operation or training exercise with a foreign government entity that does not have secure communications with the U.S.
Silent Watch: Navy submarine periscope mounted ESM upgrade, part of the Integrated Submarine Imaging System (ISIS), installed aboard attack submarines (SSNs) and new cruise missile submarines (SSGNs).
Silver Fox: Small (22 lbs.) tactical UAV, originally deployed with four hour endurance, an off-the-shelf design able to carry infrared, black and white and color cameras and be controlled from a “pocket PC” like device. Used for surveillance relating to convoy escort and Navy special operations. Through 2004, 18 Silver Foxes had been deployed to CENTCOM.
Site 6250: CJTF-180/CTF-82 base in Afghanistan or an adjoining country.
Site 6251: Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF) base in the CENTCOM region.
Steadfast Response: FEMA sponsored Region V interagency continuity of operations (COOP) exercise, 5 February 2004, Chicago, IL.
Stocktake: U.S.-U.K. nuclear weapons related technical exchange program administered under the authority of the Joint Atomic Information Exchange Group (JAIEG).
Swift Deflector: Ft. Carson, CO related OPLAN. (added April 9, 2012)
Talon (Threat and Local Observation Notice): Formated suspicious activity reporting done in accordance with Deputy SECDEF directive issued 2 May 2003 via the Joint Protection Enterprise Network (JPEN).
Tasmanian Devil?: NSA-related global war on terrorism related special access program
Venom x?: Office of the Secretary of Defense global war on terrorism related special access program?
Vigilant Warrior: OPLAN 5027 (Korean peninsula) response option.
Vital Archer 05: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff directed NORTHCOM and presumably Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) classified command post exercise (CPX) focused on sensitive special operations and homeland defense in the US. The exercise employs the NORTHCOM battle staff and Compartmented Planning and Operations Cell (CPOC) focused on implementation of sensitive CONPLANs.
Wasatch Rings: Multi-agency WMD field training domestic exercise cosponsored by the FBI and the Utah Olympic Public Safety Command in preparation for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Watchkeeper: Air Force ultra-wideband (UWB) unattended ground sensor perimeter defense demonstration.
White Angel II: B-2 bomber testing and evaluation program, complete 2003-2004.


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A second component of discipleship as seen in Acts 2 is, fellowship. Often times we mistaken fellowship with having fun with one another or sharing a meal together. These activities may include fellowship, but they are not fellowship in and of themselves. In order to be a disciple making church, there must be true Biblical fellowship. The Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible describes fellowship as “the essence of the Christian life—fellowship with God and fellowship with other believers in Christ.” The word ‘fellowship’ comes from the Greek word ‘koinineo’ which means, ‘partnership’ or, more literally, ‘participation.’ When one comes to faith in Christ, he or she enters into a ‘partnership’ with Jesus. When applying to the church, we to ‘partner’ with one another or ‘participate’ with one another. Notice what Acts 2:42 says, “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”The early church was devoted to ‘fellowship.’ They were ‘partners’ and they ‘participated’ with one another. What exactly then are we supposed to ‘partner’ in? How does fellowship take place in the local church?
First of all, there is the fellowship of the Gospel. Notice what Philippians 1:3-7 says. “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ; 7 just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.” The apostle Paul was thankful for the ‘fellowship in the Gospel.’ He had a ‘partnership’ with the church both in the acceptance and study of the Gospel and in the proclamation of the Gospel. In verse seven, he mentions that they are ‘partakers’ with him. As believers in Christ, we share in what the Gospel has done for us. We share in the grace of God. Therefore, we are to partner with one another in learning and growing in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As believers, we never graduate from the Gospel; instead, we go deeper into the Gospel. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are also to partner with other believers in the proclamation of the Gospel. We are to be devoted to the cause of bringing the good news of Jesus Christ to the world. As a local church, we are to work together for the cause of Christ. We are to participate together in the sharing of the Gospel with our local community and around the world. You cannot be a disciple making church unless the Gospel is sounding forth from the church. We should also partner with other local churches, missionaries, and ministries for the sake of bringing the Gospel to the world. We should constantly be looking at ways in which we can partner with other believers in the work of spreading the message of the Gospel.
Secondly, we have the fellowship of sanctification. Once we have accepted the gift of salvation by faith, we then enter into a time of sanctification. This is the process of our salvation. Each and every day we are to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ. Our goal is to be more like Him every day. This fellowship of sanctification is described in Philippians 2:1-13. “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.”As disciples of Jesus, we are to be of ‘one mind’. We are to be united. We are to follow the example of Jesus and humble ourselves and consider the needs of others. We are to help one another in having the mind of Christ. It is because of the unity that we have in knowing Christ, that we are to work together to ‘work out our salvation.’ This does not mean that we work for our salvation, rather, that we ‘work it out’ or exercise our faith. In other words, we are to partner with one another in the ‘working out’ or in the ‘development’ of our faith. We are to help each other to grow in our relationship with Christ. How can we make this happen in the life of the local church? We organize and structure the church in such a way that believers can help each other to grow in their walk with God. There are many avenues through which this fellowship of sanctification can take place. One avenue is through the Sunday School ministry. The Sunday School classes should be designed in such a way that it encourages and promotes spiritual growth. They should be designed in such a way that it encourages one another in their walk with God. Another avenue is through various small groups such as home Bible studies, youth ministries, children ministries, men’s groups, and women’s groups, etc. True authentic spiritual growth does not occur on our own. We cannot grow to be more like Christ by ourselves. We need each other. We need to partner with one another in our spiritual growth. Being a part of a small group can help you connect with other believers as you share in this journey of becoming more like Christ. There are many other ways in which we can help each other grow in the faith. The bottom line is that we cannot grow on our own. We must partner together for our spiritual growth.
A third way in which we partner together is in the fellowship of suffering. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are to share in each other’s sufferings. The Dictionary of Bible Themes says this about fellowship: “Believers have fellowship with one another on the basis of their common fellowship with God, their participation in the blessings of the gospel and their common task of mission. True fellowship is demonstrated in concern for, and practical commitment to, one another.” Are we truly committed to one another? Do we really care for each other? Notice what 1 Corinthians 12:26 says, “And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.”Using the analogy of the human body, when one part of the body is hurting, it affects the entire body. For example, when you have a headache, it affects how the rest of your body functions. The entire body shares in the suffering. The same is true for the body of Christ. When one member of the body is suffering, we all suffer. We share in each other’s suffering. As a local church, we should hurt when others hurt. As a parent, it pains me to see my children hurting. When I see them struggling, whether it be physically or emotionally, it pains me. I feel for them. As a result, I do everything I can to help them and to encourage them. As a local body of believers, we should feel each other’s pain. Galatians 6:2 says, “Bear one another’s burdens.” We are to hold each other up. When a brother and sister in Christ is suffering, we are to come along side of them and bear the burden with them. The church should be organized and structured in such a way that we are able to support and encourage one another as we suffer through this life.
Also, notice the fellowship of joy. When I was just a young child, my dad was the pastor of a church that had as its slogan, ‘the fellowship of joy.’ The scripture tells us that not only are we to share in each other’s sufferings, but we are also to share in each other’s joy. Partnering together as disciples of Jesus Christ should be a joyous thing. As believer’s we share in the common joy that we have in a relationship with Jesus. The local church should also be a genuine joyous place. When we gather together, we should enjoy each other’s company. It should bring great joy to our hearts to be able to partner with other believers.
Finally, there is the fellowship of love. It does not matter what we do as a church, if we do not love one another, everything we do is in vain. Loving one another is proof of genuine faith. Notice what 1 John 3:14 says, “We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death.” The greatest evidence of authentic faith is love for brothers and sisters in Christ. This love for one another is developed out of our common love for Jesus Christ. The more we love Jesus, the more we will love each other. Ask yourself, ‘do I really love my brothers and sisters in Christ?’ Do I really love the people that I go to church with?
As we examine the early church in the book of Acts, we find that had a strong fellowship because they were together. Hebrews 10:25 says, “not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.”Church, how can we have fellowship if we are not together? The closer we are to the return of Christ, the more we should gather together. The early church went to the temple to worship everyday in addition to meeting at each other’s house. When you and I came to faith in Christ, we were adopted into the family of God. We then partnered with a local church where we attend to worship and grow. That local church is now our immediate family. There was a day when all of the families activities was centered around the church. Gathering together at church was a top priority. I long to see that day again. You may say, well, I need to spend time with my earthly family. What better place to spend time with your earthly family than at the house of God? If we are going to have true Biblical fellowship, we must be together.
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Iceland Mariposa Shorn White Chair
This variant is currently sold out.
Imagine this classic in your home. You have seen it everywhere. Fashion magazines love it. Hotels want it. Museums admire it. This is the Butterfly Chair you have been looking for.
Black or chrome metal frame
- Genuine Natural Sheepskin
- Vegetable Tanned
- Resilient Icelandic Sheepskin
- 12 mm Solid Swedish Steel
- Superior Comfort
- Floor Protectors
- Height: 92 cm Width: 87 cm Depth: 86 cm
- Weight: 12 kg

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Totally hot!! Totally talented!
Is there anything this man can't do?
Texas singer/songwriter Travis Garland unleashed the video for his very first single on Tuesday, and we are supremely confident his music could soothe even the most savage of beasts!
Ch-ch-check out Clouds for yourself…AFTER THE JUMP!!!
Tags: album, clouds, music minute, travis garland, video
This is so sad!
Zach Sobiech was just a normal 14-year-old teenager living in Minnesota when his doctors diagnosed him with osteosarcoma - a rare form of bone cancer.
After a long fight with the cancer, doctors told Zach he only had a few months to live. Zach turned to music and recorded a song called Clouds, a song about dealing with death, which has since gone viral and has been viewed by over three million fans!
So it is with a heavy heart that we bear the sad news that Zach passed away on Monday morning. He was 18 years old.
Here's what the Children's Cancer Research Fund said in a statement:
Tags: cancer, clouds, inspirational, sad, singer, teens, viral, zach sobiech
We LOVE her! First The Help, now this!
She's on a roll!
Jessica Chastain has been cast in a pivotal role in Tom Cruise's upcoming sci-fi thriller. The project, formerly known as Oblivion and Horizons, centers around a futuristic Earth where people live in the clouds since the ground is inhabitable. Tommy Boy's character is a repairman who is sent back to Earth to fiddle with some droids or something and ends up meeting a woman who changes his world view forever.
Jessica … wil NOT be playing this woman. Actually, she will
Tags: casting, clouds, jessica chastain, love, oblivion, the help, tome cruise

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Symptoms of depression, sadness and sense of coherence (coping) among cognitively intact older people with cancer living in nursing homes—a mixed-methods study.
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Background: Symptoms of depression are often reported among patients with a cancer diagnosis. Strong sense of coherence (SOC) is shown to be associated with less depression in the general older population and among nursing homes (NH) residents in particular. Knowledge about mixed-methods perspectives that examine symptoms of depression and SOC among cognitively intact NH residents with cancer is scarce. Aim: To investigate symptoms of depression and SOC among NH residents who are cognitively intact and have cancer. Methods: We used a quantitatively driven mixed-methods design with sequential supplementary qualitative components. We facilitated the collection of quantitative survey data of 60 NH residents ( 65 years) with cancer using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and SOC scale. The supplementary psychosocial component comprised qualitative research interviews about experiences related to depression with nine respondents from the same cohort. Results: In fully adjusted multiple regression analysis of the sociodemographic variables, the GDS was significantly correlated with SOC (P < 0.001). The experience of sadness was identified by the following theme: sadness. Coping with the experience of symptoms of depression was dominated by coping with sadness. Conclusion: More than half the NH residents reported symptoms of depression, and the SOC was associated with reduced symptoms. A mixedmethods design contributed to nuanced and detailed information about the meaning of depression, and the supplementary component informs and supports the core component. To improve the situation of NH residents with cancer, more attention should be paid to the residents’ experience of symptoms of depression and their SOC.


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We're located on the north side of San Antonio just inside the 1604 loop. I can let you park next to my driveway. The area is not leveled, but I have wood ramps that you can use to try and level your RV. I also have a water hookup in front of my garage that you can use.
Please respect our neighbors and do not have any loud noise outside.
You can use our backyard patio for your lawn chairs or BBQ.
City streets with a couple of possible low hanging trees In the neighborhood that can be avoided by tall rigs by driving in the middle of the street.
Can park the tow vehicle on the driveway or on the street.
The Alamo and the Riverwalk is only about 20 minutes away. A HEB grocery store is just outside our neighborhood.
Host was so accommodating for a last minute stay! We sadly arrived after dark, and despite best efforts by all, our 14' travel trailer was unable to get into the drive. Host was so helpful trying though, with ramps and boards. Our trailer is veeeery low though, massive 6" off the ground. We were able to stay on the street, which was quiet, and host let us unhitch to explore and have brunch downtown. Very appreciative, and would recommend both the great location and the friendly host. Thank you very much!
Stay here not was as planned, we wanted to see San Antonio but had refrigerator problems to deal with. Nice quiet street with shade 🌳. They offered their RV fridge to use very nice 👍
I’m so grateful for you both. My stay was so comfortable and easy. You were so accommodating and lovely. I hope to be able to repay you both. And I’ll definitely be paying it forward.
Pleasant stay, we were running late and our gracious hosts said “ no problem take your time”. We were met out front and Javi helped us get level by lending us his blocks and also got us hooked up with 30a. Our hosts invited us to join them after we got settled and had a nice socially distanced conversation about travel and experiences on their lovely patio. Thanks again so much for the stay, hope to visit again some time.

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Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who killed a 19-year-old college student walking home early Saturday in western New York.
According to investigators, the sport utility vehicle struck Meghan Sorbera, throwing her about 30 feet, and she suffered fatal head injuries at about 1:35 a.m. She was walking with friends to their house near the Hilbert College campus in Hamburg, south of Buffalo, after working at a haunted house at the Erie County fairgrounds.
College officials said Sorbera was from Burlington Flats, outside Cooperstown, a sophomore studying to become a forensic investigator.
The students were walking with traffic on South Park Avenue, which has no sidewalks. Witnesses said the SUV slowed but didn't stop.
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Ivan Juric is a man on a mission at Torino after being given the green light to run the Serie A club as he sees fit, from almost the top to the bottom.
The Toro coach, who arrived from Hellas Verona at the end of season 2020/21 has already made his presence felt by sacking club doctor, Paolo Minafra, after just seven rounds of Serie A fixtures.
Juric has managed two wins and two draws in those seven games but decided that Minafra wasn’t up to scratch, according to La Stampa.
The split was put down as being one made by ‘mutual consent’ but it appears to be much more straightforward after the Torino coach had made comments regarding his players’ injury management, following their 1-0 Derby della Mole loss to Juventus last time out.
“Management of our injuries isn’t one that’s at the level of a club like ours. We need to manage the situation better,” Juric commented following the Juventus loss.


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Moscow not seen as possible host of Eurovision 2017 song contest - mediaSociety & Culture December 04, 22:22
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Preliminary results of Uzbekistan’s presidential polls to be announced on December 5 - CECWorld December 04, 21:28
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MOSCOW, December 15 (Itar-Tass) —— The Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) plans to gather up to 10,000 people for a rally For Fair Elections on the Manezh Square in downtown Moscow on December 18. The action has been agreed with the Moscow city government, a spokesman for the city security department said on Thursday.
According to the spokesman, the rally will be held from 13:00 till 14:00 Moscow time.
The Moscow authorities have sanctioned a similar action to be staged by the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) on the Pushkin Square, also in downtown Moscow, on Saturday, December 24. It is expected that the rally will bring together up to 2,000 people and will be held from 14:00 to 16:00 Moscow time.


Beginning with the distinctive sound of the Tumbi, a traditional Punjabi instrument, the heavy pulsing beat kicks in and takes the song to a whole new speed. The drive of L-FRESH The LION‘s flow drags you in immediately but when the drop hits, the song explodes.
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Chronic Pain, ‘chronic’ help – The Leaf Cannabis News
Our Founder, Dr. Shelley Turner, MD CCFP, and one of her patients was recently featured in The Leaf Cannabis News by The Winnipeg Free Press.
“She has joined the ranks of Canadian seniors seeking marijuana and its derivatives for the relief of rheumatic pain, a trend some doctors say is on the rise. McMillan uses it under the supervision of Dr. Shelley Turner, who practises in both Thunder Bay and in her hometown of Gimli.
Most of Turner’s patients are over the age of 50 — many are past 70 — but they share a common interest in CBD, or cannabidiol, a chemical compound produced by cannabis plants. Roughly two-thirds of her patients arrive with an interest in trying weed to ease the symptoms of arthritis or similar conditions, she estimates.
“They hear about it in the paper, they hear about it on the news,” she says. “I mean, it’s everywhere. So it’s media, but it’s a lot of word of mouth. And people trying to help people.”
Some of her older patients are, nevertheless, reluctant to give it a try.
“There are people who are absolutely desperate,” she says. “They’re well into the whole (cannabis) stigma…. Then there are the people that are completely open and (say), ‘Really, please just help me, I don’t want to take all these pills anymore, I want to feel better.’ And then you have people that have been using cannabis for a long time.””


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BACKGROUND: Management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is framed within standardized protocols released by Scientific Societies, whose applicability and efficacy in field practice need refining.
AIM: We evaluated the applicability and effectiveness of guidelines for the treatment of HCC of the American Association for the Study of the Liver (AASLD).
METHODS: 370 consecutive cirrhotic patients with de novo HCC in different stages, 253 BCLC A, 66 BCLC B, 51 BCLC C received treatment through a multidisciplinary team (MDT) decision and were followed until death or end of follow-up.
RESULTS: Treatment was adherent to AASLD recommendations in 205 (81%) BCLC A patients, 36 (54%) BCLC B, and 27 (53%) BCLC C. Radiological complete response was achieved in 165 (45%) patients after the first-line treatment, in 22 (19%) after a second-line and in 9 (23%) after a third-line treatment. Adherence to AASLD recommendation allowed a lower yearly mean mortality rate in BCLC A patients compared with other treatment (5.0% vs 10.4% P = .004), whereas upward treatment stage migration compared with the standard of care was associated with reduced yearly mortality in BCLC B (8.6% vs 20.7%, P = .029) and BCLC C (42.6% vs 59.0%, P = .04) patients.
CONCLUSIONS: HCC multimodality treatment including other than first-line therapy is common in clinical practice and impact on the achievement of complete response. Personalized treatment was able to provide survival benefits to patients whose profile is not accounted for by international recommendations, which need to be amended.


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It's possible that you've heard the proverb Healthy body, healthy life. The body must routinely rid itself of pollutants in order to be healthy. These days, there are a lot of environmental variables that might be harmful to one's health, including pollution, UV rays, free radicals, chemical exposures, and cosmetics. However, the negative effects of these poisons can be diminished if detoxification processes are encouraged and effective.
Is there anything you can do to support your body's effective detoxification process?
True enough, red light treatment can help with that. Red light treatment was first applied to treat smallpox scars in the late 1800s. It has been extensively utilized for therapeutic purposes ever since. In addition to vitamins, red light treatment also has a similar effect, acting as the body's scavenger and clearing heat.
If you're looking for how red light therapy helps in detoxification, this article is worth exploring. So, get ready and give it a read!
Red Light Therapy Support Natural Detoxification
Different body parts, such as metabolic and neurological systems, use a neuroendometabolic (NEM) stress response to neutralize toxins from circulation. To eliminate toxins, multiple organ systems, including the liver, skin, and detoxification pathways, come into play. Our skin is the largest organ and plays an important role in detoxification. Several research studies suggest that red light therapy primarily targets the top layers of the skin and enhances mitochondrial stimulation-based detoxification via the skin, blood, liver, and lymphatic system. Increased blood flow to the targeted areas allows built-up toxins and wastes to pass through the skin.
When we talk about natural detoxification, sleep undoubtedly plays an important role. Research on mice suggested that the gap between brain cells increases during sleep, helping the brain clear toxins. Studies have shown that red light therapy can prolong and improve sleep quality by promoting melatonin production. Our body's most powerful and important antioxidant and detoxifying agent, glutathione, depends on melatonin to support its levels and shield the mitochondria from damage.
How to Use Red Light Therapy for Detoxification?
Start with short sessions: Begin with 5 to 10-minute sessions to allow your body to adjust to the red light therapy. Going too long initially can cause detox symptoms.
- Gradually increase duration: Once accustomed to the red light, slowly build up to longer 20 to 30-minute sessions to allow for full detoxification effects.
- Increase frequency: For best detoxification results, aim for 3-5 red light therapy sessions per week. Consistency is key.
- Use full-body devices: Full-body red light beds or panels ensure the light reaches more areas to enhance systemic detoxification.
- Stay hydrated:Drink plenty of water before and after sessions to aid the body's natural detoxification through sweating, urination, etc.
- Support liver function: Consider liver-supportive supplements or foods to optimize the organ's waste-clearing capacity.
- Dry brush your skin: Dry brushing before red light therapy sessions can help stimulate lymph flow to enhance detoxification.
Safe Toxin Reduction with Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy is a gentle and non-invasive approach that aids in toxin reduction. Our body eliminates harmful substances such as heavy metals through sweating. Increased blood flow activates the sweat glands, releasing the accumulated waste products and toxins. Infrared heat produces sweat that contains almost 20% toxins instead of the traditional sauna's 3%.
Frequent use of infrared light therapy aids in the body's detoxification as it gets rid of cholesterol, alcohol, nicotine, sodium, lead, mercury, nickel, and cadmium—heavy metals that can cause cancer. Therefore, compared to a traditional sauna, red light detoxification is seven times more effective.
Red Light Therapy for Overall Health Benefits
A lot of research studies have been published on red light therapy, including animal/lab studies or human trials showing the plethora of health perks along with detoxification. Some of these are mentioned below:
Fine lines and wrinkles
A study published in 2020 shows that red light therapy is effective in reducing aging signs by increasing fibroblasts, which in turn increases collagen production.
Around 100 million people are affected by scarring annually. Red light therapy prevents the thickening of scars and is an effective acne treatment. One recent study showed that red light therapy reduces acne breakouts by 36%.
Some wounds are stubborn and difficult to treat, such as diabetic ulcers. However, red light therapy gives promising results as it increases mitochondrial activity, fibroblast proliferation, and collagen production, promoting wound healing.
Androgenic alopecia can be treated with red light therapy. It promotes increased hair thickness and density by increasing blood flow to the scalp.
Promotes fat loss
A few studies showed that the application of red light therapy helps in fat and weight loss. Basically, it affects adipocytes, releasing triglycerides and thus helping in fat loss. A study published in the Journal of Obesity Surgery suggests that 40 participants exposed to red light therapy lost 2.1 cm of girth in four weeks. Another study published in the Journal of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine found that red light therapy promotes fat loss when coupled with exercise.
Reduces inflammation and pain
Another potential advantage of red light therapy is to reduce inflammation and pain. It is effective in treating chronic pain conditions, e.g., myalgias. Recent research found that it may also reduce neuropathy pain. Moreover, it can reduce the painful side effects of various diseases and cancer treatments.
Improves brain health
Research has demonstrated that red light therapy is showing effective results in treating dementia, Parkinson's disease, anxiety, depression, stroke, and many other brain conditions.
Ongoing research suggests that brain photobiomodulation therapy could improve the metabolic ability of neurons and trigger antioxidant and anti-inflammatory reactions and neurogenesis, especially beneficial for people struggling with memory loss.
Order today the Bestqool red light therapy device to experience detoxification combined with whole-body rejuvenation!
References and Citations:
 Xie et al "Sleep-initiated fluid flux drives metabolite clearance from the adult brain." Science, October 18, 2013.
 Zhao, Jiexiu, et al. "Red Light and the Sleep Quality and Endurance Performance of Chinese Female Basketball Players." Journal of Athletic Training, vol. 47, no. 6, 2012, pp. 673-678
 Sene-Fiorese, Marcela, et al. "The potential of phototherapy to reduce body fat, insulin resistance and "metabolic inflexibility" related to obesity in women undergoing weight loss treatment." Lasers in surgery and medicine vol. 47,8 (2015)
 Comerota, Michele M., et al. "Near Infrared Light Treatment Reduces Synaptic Levels of Toxic Tau Oligomers in Two Transgenic Mouse Models of Human Tauopathies." Molecular Neurobiology, vol. 56, no. 5, 2019, pp. 3341-3355
 Yeager, Ronnie L., et al. "Melatonin As a Principal Component of Red Light Therapy." Medical Hypotheses, vol. 69, no. 2, 2006, pp. 372-376


Promoting Hearing Health among Fire Fighters
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2013-142
Exposure to high noise levels among fire fighters is well documented and increases the risk for noise-induced hearing loss. NIOSH recommends measures to promote better hearing health through the use of quieter equipment, better work practices, hearing protection devices, and implementation of effective hearing loss prevention programs.
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