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Of the 28 participants enrolled in the study, 21 completed the 16 weeks of follow-up. Reasons for discontinuing the study included unable to adhere to study meetings and unable to adhere to the diet; no participant reported discontinuing as a result of adverse effects associated with the intervention. All but one of the 21 participants were men; 62% (n = 13) were Caucasian, 38% (n = 8) were African-American (Table (Table1).1). The mean age was 56.0 ± 7.9 years.
Control Your Environments. Another simple strategy to help cut calories is to control your environment -- everything from stocking your kitchen with lots of healthy options to choosing the right restaurants. That means avoiding the temptation by staying away from all-you-can-eat restaurants. And when it comes to parties, "eat a healthy snack before so you won't be starving, and be selective when you fill your plate at the buffet," suggests Ward. Before going back for more food, wait at least 15 minutes and have a big glass of water.
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders after stroke, and affects at least 50 million people worldwide. It is diagnosed in a person having recurrent unprovoked seizures. These occur when cortical neurons fire excessively, hypersynchronously, or both, leading to temporary disruption of normal brain function. This might affect, for example, the muscles, the senses, consciousness, or a combination. A seizure can be focal (confined to one part of the brain) or generalised (spread widely throughout the brain and leading to a loss of consciousness). Epilepsy may occur for a variety of reasons; some forms have been classified into epileptic syndromes, most of which begin in childhood. Epilepsy is considered refractory (not yielding to treatment) when two or three anticonvulsant drugs have failed to control it. About 60% of patients will achieve control of their epilepsy with the first drug they use, whereas about 30% do not achieve control with drugs. When drugs fail, other options include epilepsy surgery, vagus nerve stimulation and the ketogenic diet.
Hi Kelly, All packaged foods will have a nutrition label that list the macros per serving, including fat, protein and cabrohydrates. Net carbs, which is what most people look at for low carb and keto, are total carbs (the amount on the label) minus fiber and sugar alcohols, as explained in the article above. I have a low carb food list here that gives you a full list of all the foods you can eat, and the net carbs in each. You can also sign up above to be notified about the meal plans, which are a great way to get started.
The keto lifestyle sounds daunting, but it really is not. One thing many fail to mention is the hormonal shifts that occur that regulate your appetite. Give this a little time, and you will be astounded at how easy it becomes to pass on the stuff you found addictive previously. There are many factors that influence one’s success or failure, and the key is to get the information and support you need, and to stick with it long enough to see the benefits. I fine this way of eating completely sustainable, and I’m in for life.
Check the nutrition labels on all your products to see if they’re high in carbs. There are hidden carbs in the unlikeliest of places (like ketchup and canned soups). Try to avoid buying products with dozens of incomprehensible ingredients. Less is usually healthier.Always check the serving sizes against the carb counts. Manufacturers can sometimes recommend inconceivably small serving sizes to seemingly reduce calorie and carb numbers.
DASH is based on the following foods: fruits, vegetables, low fat milk, whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, and nuts. It recommends reducing sodium, foods and beverages with added sugars, and red meat. The diet is heart-friendly as it limits saturated and trans fat, while increasing the intake of potassium, magnesium, calcium, protein, and fiber, nutrients believed to help control blood pressure.
2- Eat more vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes. The base of the Mediterranean diet pyramid should make up the base of every meal. When you can, opt for vegetarian entrees like this Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew; Spicy Spinach and Lentil Soup; or Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie). Rely more on satisfying, flavor-packed salads to make up a good portion of your plate. Some ideas: Kindey Bean Salad; Mediterranean Chickpea Salad; Greek Salad; Bean and Lentil Salad.
In this meta-analysis, the researchers looked at the results from a total of 20 randomized controlled trials with more than 3,000 subjects, most of whom had type 2 diabetes.  Although the authors concluded that low-carbohydrate, low-GI, Mediterranean, and high-protein diets should all be considered as a dietary strategy for diabetes management, the low-carb diet proved itself as being superior in 6 of the 8 studies.
While we’re on the subject of water, why not throw a few lemon slices into the hydrating and satiating beverage? In addition to adding a pop of color and flavor to a tall glass of H2O, lemon can also help encourage weight loss. Just one of the bright citrus fruits contains an entire day’s worth of vitamin C, a nutrient that has the power to reduce levels of a stress hormone called cortisol that triggers hunger and fat storage. Additionally, lemons also contain polyphenols, which researchers say may ward off fat accumulation and weight gain.
Why was the DASH diet been ranked as the best diet, the healthiest diet, and the best diet for diabetes, 8 years in a row? The expert panel of physicians assembled by US New & World Reports chose DASH because it is proven to improve health, has a balance of healthy food groups, and it actually works. And now the Mediterranean diet has jumped out in front. So delicious and heart healthy. DASH has been proven to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and is associated with lower risk of several types of cancer, heart disease, stroke, heart failure, kidney stones, reduced risk of developing diabetes, can slow the progression of kidney disease, and now is associated with reduced risk of depression.
Calorie Restriction. Most of the research on type 2 diabetes supports the use of calorie restriction for improving many of the metabolic issues that contribute to the condition.   Both the keto diet and low-calorie diets have been shown to help reduce insulin resistance, and many researchers postulate that being in a calorie deficit is the key variable behind these positive effects.  For most of us, the keto diet is the better option to experience the benefits of calorie restriction because it allows you to cut your calories naturally without eliciting strong hunger pangs and cravings.
Similar to the CICO diet, the Body Reset has gained popularity via social media, and there isn’t any definitive research that suggests the approach is safe and effective. Celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak created the plan, which is essentially a three-phase liquid diet comprised of smoothies and moderate exercise. While U.S. News notes you may lose weight on the diet, it may be tough to stick with, and isn’t safe for people with diabetes and heart disease. (38)
The ketogenic diet tries to bring carbohydrates down to less than 5 percent of a person’s daily caloric intake – which means eliminating most grains, fruit, starchy vegetables, legumes and sweets. Instead, it replaces those calories with fat. That fat is turned into ketone bodies, which are an alternative energy source: besides glucose derived from carbohydrates, ketones from fat are the only fuel the brain can use.
Participants completed take-home food records (4 consecutive days, including a weekend) collected at baseline and at weeks 2, 8, and 16 during the study. Participants were given handouts with examples of how to complete the records. A registered dietician analyzed the food records using a nutrition software program (Food Processor SQL, ESHA Research, Inc., Salem, OR).
The Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. It’s also associated with a reduced incidence of cancer, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. This diet emphasizes eating primarily plant-based foods including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, olive and canola oil, fish and poultry. It also encourages getting plenty of exercise, enjoying red wine in moderation and focusing on meals with family and friends.
Benefits It packs lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that is associated with a reduced risk of some cancers, like prostate and breast. Other components in tomatoes may help reduce the risk of blood clots, thereby protecting against cardiovascular disease, according to a review published in December 2013 in the journal Annual Review of Food Science and Technology. (9,10)
"Those with type 1 diabetes should avoid a ketogenic diet," warns Joseph Galati, MD, a hepatologist at the Liver Specialists of Texas in Houston, "Many patients with type 1 diabetes have some degree of renal impairment, and handling the build-up of ketones and acids in the body may cause too much stress on the kidneys. Of course, any pregnant women with diabetes, especially those requiring insulin should avoid such an extreme diet given the low glucose levels will be a constant [health] threat."
WH Verdict: Not all lectins are created equal and research into their impact on the body is ongoing. In fact, to date, there are no human studies linking the dietary lectins with a harmful immune response in healthy people. A lectin-free diet is also incredibly restrictive, with the list of foods you can’t eat reading like a typical shopping list for your average nutrition-conscious foodie, making it unsustainable and putting you at risk of nutritional deficiencies.
Need more tips to follow the DASH diet? You'll find a free guide that is full of meal plans, DASH diet food lists and recipes at the National Institutes of Health website. You'll also find a 7-day DASH Diet Eating Plan that guides you through a full week's worth of meals. If you want more help, there are other DASH diet guides online and DASH diet books that are available for purchase.
If the liver is resistant to insulin, that's a bad sign for the rest of the body and could mean there's an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the researchers said. What's more, these results are concerning because overweight patients seeking to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes by following a ketogenic diet could unintentionally be increasing their risk for developing the disease, at least in the first few days of their diet.
Close the Kitchen at Night. Establish a time when you will stop eating so you won't give in to the late-night munchies or mindless snacking while watching television. "Have a cup of tea, suck on a piece of hard candy or enjoy a small bowl of light ice cream or frozen yogurt if you want something sweet after dinner, but then brush your teeth so you will be less likely to eat or drink anything else," suggests Elaine Magee, MPH, RD, WebMD's "Recipe Doctor" and the author of Comfort Food Makeovers.
Mastering Diabetes: Studies conducted in tens of thousands of people over 5+ years indicate that low-carbohydrate diets increase your risk for cardiovascular disease, hemorrhagic stroke, hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes mortality, obesity, cancer, and all-cause mortality (premature death). No matter how you slice it, low-carbohydrate diets trick patients and doctors into believing that ketosis is an excellent long-term dietary strategy, when in reality the consequences can be disastrous.
Hi Sara. It’s meant to be a guide, as each person’s (calorie) needs varies depending on age, gender activity level etc. However, the link to the Greek Nutrition Guidelines that I have also included at the end of the post provides serving sizes. Adding the link here too: https://www.olivetomato.com/eat-like-greek-greek-dietary-guidelines-a-better-choice/
On the ketogenic diet, carbohydrates are restricted and so cannot provide for all the metabolic needs of the body. Instead, fatty acids are used as the major source of fuel. These are used through fatty-acid oxidation in the cell's mitochondria (the energy-producing parts of the cell). Humans can convert some amino acids into glucose by a process called gluconeogenesis, but cannot do this by using fatty acids. Since amino acids are needed to make proteins, which are essential for growth and repair of body tissues, these cannot be used only to produce glucose. This could pose a problem for the brain, since it is normally fuelled solely by glucose, and most fatty acids do not cross the blood–brain barrier. However, the liver can use long-chain fatty acids to synthesise the three ketone bodies β-hydroxybutyrate, acetoacetate and acetone. These ketone bodies enter the brain and partially substitute for blood glucose as a source of energy.
Many diets, including Atkins and the keto diet, fit into this umbrella. A typical low-carb diet limits carbs to less than 60 g daily, but this can vary, according to the Mayo Clinic. (15) In a September 2015 review published in PLoS One, people following low-carb diets saw modest weight loss — although study authors note that long-term effects of the diet require further research. (16)
The Mediterranean diet wasn’t built as a weight loss plan — in fact, because it wasn’t developed at all, but is a style of eating of a region of people that evolved naturally over centuries, there’s no official way to follow it. But it’s popular because it’s a well-rounded approach to eating that isn’t restrictive. Two of the five Blue Zones — areas where people live longer and have lower rates of disease — are located in Mediterranean cities (Ikaria, Greece and Sardinia, Italy). (2) These places are known for having some of the lowest rates of heart disease and cancer worldwide. (3)
For patients who benefit, half achieve a seizure reduction within five days (if the diet starts with an initial fast of one to two days), three-quarters achieve a reduction within two weeks, and 90% achieve a reduction within 23 days. If the diet does not begin with a fast, the time for half of the patients to achieve an improvement is longer (two weeks) but the long-term seizure reduction rates are unaffected. Parents are encouraged to persist with the diet for at least three months before any final consideration is made regarding efficacy.
The main advantage of the low-carb diet is that it causes you to want to eat less. Even without counting calories most overweight people eat far fewer calories on low carb. Sugar and starch may increase your hunger, while avoiding them may decrease your appetite to an adequate level. If your body wants to have an appropriate number of calories you don’t need to bother counting them. Thus: Calories count, but you don’t need to count them.
I started on a strict keto diet one year ago, and it has been the easiest diet I have ever been on. I was prediabetic before the diet, and now am not. My triglycerides are lower ( in normal range) and my good cholesterol is high. I am at lower than normal risk for heart disease because of my cholesterol ratios. I was not overweight to start with, am not now….and have not changed my weight at all. So the good effects are due solely to the diet change and not weight loss, which the author implies throughout the article that it is the weight loss that causes the good effects….not so. I am a veterinarian and believe in good medicine. This diet makes sense biochemically for those with diabetes or prediabetes.
Recently, four studies have re-examined the effect of carbohydrate restriction on type 2 diabetes. One outpatient study enrolled 54 participants with type 2 diabetes (out of 132 total participants) and found that hemoglobin A1c improved to a greater degree over one year with a low-carbohydrate diet compared with a low-fat, calorie-restricted diet [5,6]. Another study enrolled 8 men with type 2 diabetes in a 5-week crossover outpatient feeding study that tested similar diets . The participants had greater improvement in glycohemoglobin while on the low-carbohydrate diet than when on a eucaloric low-fat diet. The third study was an inpatient feeding study in 10 participants with type 2 diabetes . After only 14 days, hemoglobin A1c improved from 7.3% to 6.8%. In the fourth study, 16 participants with type 2 diabetes who followed a 20% carbohydrate diet had improvement of hemoglobin A1c from 8.0% to 6.6% over 24 weeks . Only these latter three studies targeted glycemic control as a goal, and two of these were intensely-monitored efficacy studies in which all food was provided to participants for the duration of the study [7,8]. Three of the studies [6,8,9] mentioned that diabetic medications were adjusted but only one of them provided detailed information regarding these adjustments . This information is critical for patients on medication for diabetes who initiate a low-carbohydrate diet because of the potential for adverse effects resulting from hypoglycemia.
If you are looking to kick start a new weight loss routine or conquer a diet plateau, try Dr. Oz's new two-week rapid weight-loss plan. By loading up on healthy food, like low-glycemic vegetables and small portions of protein, you can help curb your cravings and give your body a healthy start to the year. Plus, all of the meals can be automated and prepped, so you can drop pounds without spending a ton of time in the kitchen doing prep work. Read on to find out all the details!
A: The amount of weight you lose is entirely dependent on you. Obviously adding exercise to your regimen will speed up your weight loss. Cutting out things that are common “stall” causes is also a good thing. Artificial sweeteners, dairy, wheat products and by-products (wheat gluten, wheat flours, and anything with an identifiable wheat product in it).
The DASH diet was created when researchers were looking for ways to effectively reduce hypertension, but this was over 20 years ago! Though it’s still often marketed as a treatment for high blood pressure, the DASH eating plan is really an ideal way to eat for overall health, weight maintenance, and chronic disease prevention. In fact, studies suggest that DASH lowers risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and some cancers.
Don’t think that “Mediterranean diet” means gorging on pasta and pizza, though. People in Mediterranean countries traditionally eat small portions of grains – for example, a side dish of 1/2 to 1 cup of pasta, instead of the full platter of pasta Americans are used to. Fill the rest of your plate with vegetables to fill you up without many calories.
Hello Marylin, Yes, the Mediterranean diet has been shown to be effective for weight loss. However, you dip need to consume the right amounts of food (calories) to lose weight as that varies depending on age, gender activity level etc. Here is a link to the Greek Nutrition Guidelines that includes servings https://www.olivetomato.com/eat-like-greek-greek-dietary-guidelines-a-better-choice/
Voted the "Best Diet Overall" for the past eight years in a row by U.S. News & World Report, the DASH diet can help you meet and maintain your health goals. The original intention of the DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) was to help lower high blood pressure (or hypertension), which research shows it does well. But even if you don't have high blood pressure, you might benefit from trying the DASH Diet, as research also shows it promotes weight loss and combats diabetes, all while being easy to follow and nutritious.
7. I should mention ALL my health markers have DRASTICALLY improved including cholesterol and inflammation markers? My fatty liver is resolving and my cardio markers are perfect! The study where you cited there were not significant changed in diabetes markers in two months, well it takes longer! Check it out at 6 and 8 months. Most people will show a VERY different story than what you are reporting!
Because the diet isn’t as restrictive as a traditional vegan or vegetarian diet, it may be simpler to stick with — hence its No. 2 ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s Easiest Diets to Follow category. Because you’ll be eating meat some of the time, you may also be at a lower risk of the aforementioned nutrient deficiencies that vegetarians and vegans may face.
Hi Gigi, Low carb and keto is about the balance of macronutrients eaten (fat, protein and carbs), not specifically meat or lack thereof. Most people on keto do eat meat, though some people do vegetarian keto. Fat is actually necessary for many body processes. There is no issue for the kidneys with a high fat diet, but if you eat too much protein that isn’t great for the kidneys. It’s a common misconception that keto is high protein (it isn’t). Keto is great for diabetics as it naturally helps stabilize insulin. All of this being said, please know I’m not a doctor and you should consult your doctor on any medical questions or before starting any diet. If you have more questions that aren’t medical questions, I recommend our low carb & keto support group here.
– When eating the Mediterranean way, you’ll notice that we don’t eliminate any food groups. But we do rely more on vegetables, fruits, legumes and grains to supply more of what we eat. We also eat mostly lean proteins. So with that, if eating tempeh or other soy-based foods or if drinking green tea is something you enjoy, then that is up to you…and I would again encourage figuring that out with an RD or someone who can better assess your specific needs and advice you accordingly.
On May 24, 2018, I had a 90-day follow-up appointment with my doctor. When he came to the exam room with my chart he immediately started to fist pump me with praise of congratulations, he was ecstatic. I am now at 233 pounds (106 kg)! I have lost 51 pounds (23 kg) and my girlfriend has lost 25 pounds (11 kg). I went from a 42-inch (107 cm) waist to a 38-inch (96 cm) waist. But, here’s the best part, my A1c came down to 5.7 and all my health markers have improved. He called me his poster child for being on the path to curing my Type 2 diabetes.
Your body needs a certain amount of essential vitamins and minerals to function properly. What happens when you don’t get enough of them? What happens when you eat too little food, or when the food you eat isn’t sufficiently nutritious? Perhaps our bodies catch on and reply by increasing hunger levels. After all – if we eat more, we increase the chances of consuming enough of whatever nutrient we are lacking.
The keto diet is intriguing because it appears to run counter to the prevailing wisdom about the importance of lowering fat intake to prevent diabetes and heart disease, says a co-author of the new study, Gerald Grandl, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Diabetes and Obesity at the Helmholtz Center in Munich. ETH Zurich conducted the study with University Children's Hospital Zurich.
With fats being my main source of calories, my body and energy levels have never been better. When I educated myself on it and understood the science behind it, it was clear to see why my joints started feeling better, and ailments started to go away. I now have more “oil” lubricating my cells so they’re more receptive/flexible/malleable to the nutrients in my foods. People can loose weight very fast, but honestly the first 10lbs or so is a lot of water weight so that’s really nothing to write home about.
Hello everyone. I was diagnosed as a diabetic in 2010. I followed the ADA diet while taking metformin and lnsulin and could never get by glucose readings below 135. Most mornings it was at 175 or higher. In mid 2017 I had to find a new doctor. I ran out of meds in Semtember of that year but could not find a doctor due to not accepting new patients and or my health insurance. I broke my foot at work on the last workday in December. Was instructed to stay off foot for 6 to 9 months . In the mean time I finally got to see my new family practitioner on March 28 2018. Represcribed meds and ordered blood work. A1c was ar 14.1. With my new glucose meter my readings were 375. Due to basically being bedridden while my foot heals I was concerned about diabetic complications an weight gain as I was already overweight. After doing research online I learned about the keto diet. I began the diet on 3/29 /2018 along with intermittent fasting. I weighed 265#. As of 4/26/2008 I am at 245#. My glucose readings have been on average 73 to 98 and a couple of times 111. I stopped all my medication about a week ago just to see if they would increase. They have not so far and I check 4 times daily. I sleep better and do not crave sweets. I feel full . The first two weeks were tough but now I can go 2-3 days without being hungry. I am looking forward to the results of my next blood test in June. This diet fits my circumstances and I do plan on to exercise when I am able to. I want to reach my weight to height ratio also. When I achieve this goal I may tweak my diet at that time but for right now that is what is working for me. I may never be able to eat some of the things I used to but considering the complications of diabetes it is one hell of incentive for willpower to stay on the diet.I will repost again after my next blood test or if there are any significant changes.
What is your opinion on the conflicting opinions about whether or not wine is healthy or harmful? It seems there is a daily article touting research that proclaims wine is health alternating with another article about research that indicates that even moderate intake of wine is associated with cancer or dementia. I’m trying to understand all of this conflicting data with the reality/evidence of Mediterranean cultures that include daily intake of wine. Is it the amount drunk that is key?
The keto diet has been shown to help people lose weight in the short term; however, the long-term benefits of the diet aren't as clear, according to the Mayo Clinic. The diet is named for ketosis, which is the condition the body goes into when following the plan. In ketosis, the body uses ketone bodies, or water-soluble molecules produced by the liver and the breakdown of fatty tissue for cellular energy as opposed to sugars from ingested carbohydrates. And in some people, this results in weight-loss.
Nuts, the second food to watch, contain a fair amount of carbohydrate, and it’s very easy to unwittingly scarf down large quantities. Cashew nuts are among the worst carb-wise – you’ll find that they contain around 20% carbohydrate by weight. For someone following a strict keto diet with a 20 grams of carbs per day allowance, this means that consuming 100 grams (which happens in a flash!) will have filled their daily quota. Peanuts tend to be around 10-15% carbohydrate – not putting them in the clear either.
Those issues can be part of what's known as the “keto flu,” Warren says. Other side effects of the keto diet, all of which are tied to carb withdrawal, can include lightheadedness, nausea, mental fog, cramps, and headaches, in addition to tiredness. Luckily, the keto flu doesn't usually last more than a week—which is coincidentally about when people start to see the number on the scale go down, says Warren.

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A teary-eyed Mary Jo Copeland was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor, at the White House Friday.
Copeland was recognized for her work providing food, shelter and clothing to people who come to Sharing and Caring Hands, a non-profit she runs near Target Field.
A visibly emotional Copeland was comforted by President Obama, who draped his arm around her shoulder and rubbed her arm as her commendation was read to the White House audience.
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Mary Jo Copeland bends to her knee, opens her arms and hugs several smiling children who run to greet her.
"Come here, baby," Copeland says as their mothers look on and clap their hands in approval. "These are my little kids." The women and children -- most of them Somali refugees escaping war in their homeland -- are among the thousands of families Copeland has sheltered through Sharing and Caring Hands, the faith-based nonprofit she founded in 1985 to assist Minneapolis' poorest families.
On Friday, the women and children cheered on Copeland at the nonprofit's shelter near Target Field as news spread that she'd been awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor. The medal will be presented by President Obama in a White House ceremony next Friday.
"I was overwhelmed and ... touched," said Copeland, who fought back tears when talking about the award. "I was really humbled. I think it's also a platform for me to be able to bring this to the country, to be able to make people realize we can't just ignore the poor, push them aside. It's a fact that in every single city, people are falling through the cracks through no fault of their own. And we need to address that."
For Copeland, 70, this is the second recognition of her lifetime of charitable work by a U.S. president. The Brooklyn Center resident also was the face of President George W. Bush's funding of faith-based initiatives in the early days of his first term.
The Citizens Medal was established in 1969 to recognize American citizens who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their fellow citizens. She is one of 13 recipients from around the nation chosen from 6,000 nominations, according to the White House.
Copeland is being recognized for providing food, shelter and clothing to people who come to Sharing and Caring Hands.
The charitable organization started out in a small storefront downtown and has grown into a campus consisting of three separate buildings worth $19 million. It spends over $350,000 a month on the needs of those seeking shelter, according to its website.
The shelter is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, and Copeland receives no salary for her work. As a show of humility, she's known for washing the feet of those who come to the shelter looking for assistance.
'A model for the nation'
Former U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad, who helped forge the connection between the Bush White House and Copeland, calls her "the Mother Teresa of Minnesota."
"Sharing and Caring hands was a model, and still is a model, for the nation, and it was certainly held out as such," said the Minnesota Republican. "Every time I see Mary Jo wash the feet of a first-time visitor, I get a lump in my throat."
The mother of 12 children [six boys and six girls], Copeland started volunteer work shortly after her youngest child began school. A devout, lifelong Catholic, Copeland volunteered at Catholic Charities for a few years before establishing Sharing and Caring Hands.
One of the shelter's buildings, named Mary's Place (named after the Virgin Mary, not Copeland), houses some 92 residential units where the homeless can stay while they try to find permanent housing, employment and long-term health care. Close to 400 children and 150 adults live there, said Copeland.
Among them is Hayat Omar, 34, a Somali refugee who lives with her husband Mohammed Ali and their eight children. Omar's family has lived at the Sharing and Caring Hands shelter since June. In that time, she and her husband have found jobs, and they're about to move into permanent housing, she says.
Their 4-year-old son Ahmed Ahmed, who is disabled and can't walk, recently received a wheelchair through the help of Sharing and Caring Hands. Before arriving at the shelter, he was pushed around in a stroller by his parents, who couldn't afford a wheelchair for him.
Omar is still learning English, but she knows enough to express her thankfulness for the help she's received at Sharing and Caring Hands.
Rob Wills, 45, a manager at the shelter who's worked there nearly 15 years, says a high percentage of the needy who come to Sharing and Caring Hands are refugees and immigrants. But many are also battling financial problems because they've been hit with a health crisis or lost their jobs.
He says Copeland deeply empathizes with and works tirelessly for those who come to Sharing and Caring Hands. She's at the shelter nearly every day and takes a hands-on approach to helping -- handing out food, clothing and lots of hugs to the children.
"She's the most amazing person I've ever met," Wills said. "This award to me is a good pinnacle to her career."
Copeland expressed humility at the award and thanked God for giving her the strength to help the needy.
"I think they're finding hope here," Copeland said from one of her offices at the shelter. "I think they're finding they're not alone on their journey. There's a lot of depression, fear and anxiety. One day, they come here. And they rest their spirit and they can come to know they can get the help they need, and they do. They're really at peace and it's just a wonderful thing."
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At the close in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.28% to hit a new 3-months high.
The best performers of the session on the S&P/ASX 200 were Altium Ltd (AX:ALU), which rose 20.28% or 5.490 points to trade at 32.560 at the close. Meanwhile, Ioof Holdings Ltd (AX:IFL) added 16.42% or 0.870 points to end at 6.170 and Aveo Group (AX:AOG) was up 5.18% or 0.100 points to 2.030 in late trade.
The worst performers of the session were Blackmores Ltd (AX:BKL), which fell 24.85% or 30.70 points to trade at 92.86 at the close. Emeco Holdings Ltd (AX:EHL) declined 24.20% or 0.680 points to end at 2.130 and Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd (AX:SAR) was down 9.63% or 0.310 points to 2.910.
Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the Sydney Stock Exchange by 619 to 527 and 341 ended unchanged.
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Gold Futures for April delivery was up 0.38% or 5.05 to $1327.15 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in April rose 0.45% or 0.25 to hit $56.23 a barrel, while the April Brent oil contract fell 0.30% or 0.20 to trade at $66.30 a barrel.
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Lenders looking for the honest opinion of brokers can look forward to the CMP Brokers on Lenders survey, back again by popular demand. And make no mistake lenders do welcome that frank feedback.
Overall, the survey is viewed as barometer of broker satisfaction with their most important partners. The CMP research is also the most straightforward and influential message mortgage brokers will send to their lenders, say industry professionals.
That’s all the more so with increasing competition from the banks and a number of credit unions across the country. The survey and comments aim to offer valuable advice on how lenders can better position the industry.
Last year’s sixth annual Brokers on Lenders survey was strong, with nearly 400 mortgage professionals taking the time to answer questions and provide candid feedback on lenders in 11 categories: approval/ loan turnaround times, underwriter support, BDM support, broker support, transparency of commission structure, IT and electronic/technology, interest rates, product range, overall service level to brokers, satisfaction index on overall credit policy, and overall lender performance. This year’s survey will once again include a supplementary optional section, specifically tracking the types of deals brokers are arranging and, more importantly, who those deals are going to and why.
How will the results differ this year?
42.07 per cent of last year’s participants say the main reason they send a deal to the banks instead of a monoline is because of superior product offering. Is that still the case?
And when it came to the most important issue that brokers thought would affect the broker/lender relationship in the following 6-12 months, 38.41 per cent of pollsters said the move to efficiency ratio.
As for buydowns, 73.6 per cent of brokers said they buy down less than 25 per cent of their deals but one would assume that number may have shrunk.
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A cry of “Timber!” resounds through the park. A 170-year-old beech tree, whose trunk has an impressive diameter of 120 centimetres, falls to the ground. Everyone is happy; the planning has paid off. Felling a tree this large is by no means an everyday occurrence, as the beech tree is not just tall – it also weighs several tonnes. Thus felling poses a real challenge, even for the experts.
STIHL did not want to let this chance slip by and was on site with three staff members, actively supporting the arborists’ efforts. They brought with them five high-performing chainsaws to ensure that they were well equipped for every situation: in addition to the felling, a Norway maple also needed to be heavily pruned. To do so, a cherry picker lifted the arborists 20 m in the air so that they could work on the tree’s crown.
The backdrop to this mission was Hohenheim Castle park in southern Germany.
A photographer captured this spectacular mission in images and we have reported on the most exciting moments for you.
Early morning: preparing for the felling
At the castle park in the early morning: On the morning of the tree felling, the 170-year-old beech tree is still standing. It is afflicted by a giant polypore. This kind of fungus usually appears on the tree’s trunk or roots and poses a risk to the tree’s stability.
To the left of the beech tree is the Norway maple, on which damage was also identified during a tree assessment. The maple has been particularly afflicted by large cavities in the trunk area. Because this tree was in the lee of the beech tree until now, its crown requires significant pruning in order to ensure the tree’s stability. As a result both trees are a hazard for visitors to the castle grounds.
Preparations are taking shape: On the day of the mission, a total of nine people are required on site to carry out the tree felling – including three experienced arborists and three STIHL experts.
But before the work can begin, all of the STIHL chainsaws need to be prepared. Sharpening the saw chains and filling the chainsaws with chain oil and fuel take top priority.
Overall, the tree maintenance experts have brought five chainsaws with them in order to ensure that they are prepared for any situation – including the STIHL MS 201 T arborist chainsaw [link to detailed product page] for smaller tree maintenance jobs in the cherry picker and the STIHL MS 880 heavy-duty chainsaw [link to product page] for crosscutting the trunk.
Morning: tree maintenance begins
Pruning the Norway maple: Standing a proud 24 metres tall, the Norway maple soars into the sky. For this reason, a cherry picker is required to expertly prune its crown. The arborist trims the smaller branches from the work platform using a STIHL MS 201 TC-M. For thicker branches, a STIHL MS 661 C-M [link to detailed product page] is put into action. By pruning the tree down to about nine metres, the arborists restore the tree’s stability.
The trunk remains standing in the castle grounds as a biotope that provides a habitat to native animals.
Back on the ground: After trimming the crown, a tractor collects the branches and twigs in order to clear the site for the felling of the beech tree.
Afternoon: felling the beech tree
Fun at work: The beech tree that is afflicted by the giant polypore has a diameter of 120 centimetres and a full crown. An especially large area needs to be secured for the landing zone, as the tree has never been pruned before. This requires a lot of planning and comprehensive safety measures must be taken. The arborists attach a rope to the tree in order to better control the direction in which the beech tree will land. The other end is attached to a tractor. This allows the arborists to maintain the direction the tree falls in, even if its weight is distributed unfavourably.
A huge tree: After securing the area, the professionals take to the saw once again. First they saw out a felling notch, which determines the direction in which the beech tree will fall. But a simple V-shaped cut is not enough for a trunk diameter of over one metre. The experts decide to go for a heart-shaped cut (see photo on the right). This reduces the risk that the centre of the trunk will tear open and ensures that all of the wooden fibres will be severed.
The utmost concentration: In order to ensure that the tree trunk does not fully sever and fall down before it is supposed to, the felling cut is first marked on the tree trunk using crosses. However, the utmost concentration is required when laying out the last cuts, as all that will be holding the beech tree together afterwards will be a retaining strap a couple of centimetres thick. A STIHL MS 661 C-M is used [link to product page].
Watch out – timber! Slowly at first, and then with increasing speed, the beech tree falls and then hits the ground. It falls into the intended landing zone as planned. The tree maintenance experts are satisfied. But their work is not over yet: they still need to chop the beech tree.
Chopping the tree trunk: The beech tree’s heavy weight and its hard impact with the ground have led to a number of breaks in the wood. But these break points are not enough: in order to prepare the massive beech tree trunk for its removal, the experts need to cut it up even further using a chainsaw. They expertly buck the tree trunk and remove its branches.
The splinters fly: Because of the trunk’s large diameter, a STIHL MS 880 is used to chop the trunk and cut up the stump.
In the evening: removing the wood
Transporting a heavy weight: After successfully cutting up the tree, the park site has to be cleared. A tractor is used to remove the upper part of the stump. Wedges have been sawn into the stump so that the tractor’s claw can get a better grip. Nevertheless weighing in at an estimated one tonne, the stump pushes the hauler to its limits.
A busy day draws to a close: Here you can see the results of the tree felling mission after the area has been cleaned up. The beech tree has been successfully felled. Further to the left of the image, you can see the heavily pruned Norway maple.

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Province announces funding to support Blackfoot women in Lethbridge – Lethbridge
Provincial and federal government funding will be used to build 14 housing units in Lethbridge for Blackfoot women and their children who wish to relocate to town from neighboring reserves.
The Alberta Minister of Seniors and Housing and the Minister of Indigenous Relations were on hand to announce the project on Wednesday, which aims to support relocating women from the Kainai, Siksika and Piikani nations.
“We just want change”: Hundreds of people in Lethbridge march in rally at residential schools
A combined $ 3.4 million has been committed by the governments of Alberta and Canada, with assistance intended to represent a different chapter for women who may start new jobs, attend school or flee. difficult circumstances.
âWhen I first came to town I was a country boy and it was a big transition for me,â said Rick Wilson, Minister of Indigenous Relations.
âI can’t imagine someone coming with a kid and starting over. So being able to have a facility like this – being able to help them fit into the urban situation – I think that’s going to be such a great asset for them.
Wilson said the announcement comes at a crucial time as the province focuses on reconciliation efforts.
âThis is very timely for me because I work closely with our panel of missing and murdered indigenous women,â he said.
“It really sets up a scene and some groundwork to do other work like this.”
Blackfoot language taught via new app
Blackfoot Family Lodge Society president Lance Tailfeathers said the project has been underway for a long time, with clear demand in southern Alberta.
âPart of the residency at Blackfoot Family Lodge is that the ladies go through various training modules on city living and also go back to cultural roots. everyone who comes to the city of Lethbridge, âhe said.
Tailfeathers said many members making the transition to city living struggle to adjust and face stigma, and the goal is to provide them with the resources to thrive for the long term.
âAs part of the program, once you get them up and ready, they’re free to go out on their own if they decide they want to go to other accommodations,â Tailfeathers said.
“But it’s kind of a springboard for them, where they can learn these skills to live in an urban environment.”
Increase in the number of opioid-related deaths among Aboriginal people; Lethbridge has high utilization rates
The province anticipates that the project will create about 25 jobs.
In Alberta, funding is provided through the Indigenous Housing Capital Program (IHCP), which supports the development of affordable, off-reserve, off-settlement, and institutional housing where it is needed most. Federal funding for the CIIP is provided through the 10-year bilateral housing agreement between the federal and provincial governments announced in 2019.
The province says Alberta’s 2021 capital plan will invest $ 30 million in IHCP over three years, with the government already providing more than $ 26 million for seven projects to date, including the Blackfoot Family Lodge Society. .
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Yes! Finally! I finished the POM-POM rug that I started before Thanksgiving. This was super fun to make, but I did underestimate the amount of POM-POMs that it would take to make this rug…..it was totally cool though, because I watched several movies while I POM-POMMED.
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In a letter to Francis Bacon Febr.14 1619 from Brussel Mathew enclosed a "textbook“ concerning the Duke of Lerma, („….to offer this inclosed paper to your sight, concerning the Duke of Lerma which ….will not, I think, be altogether unpleasing, because it is full of particular circumstances…“) and attached a footnote, that he had translated it from Spanish and for better understanding added some notes ( " I have out of a ragged hand in Spanish translated it, and accompanied it with some marginal notes for your Lps. greater ease." )
A play „The Great Favourite, or, the Duke of Lerma"(1668) was printed for the first time in 1668,„written by the honourable Sir Robert Howard“. In his preface („To the Reader“) of the first edition 1668, Howard stated : “I was concerned to let the world judge what subject matter of offence was contain’d in it: some were pleas’d to believe, little of it mine: but they are both obliging to me; though perhaps not intentionally……For the subject, I came accidentally to write upon it; for a Gentleman brought a Play to the Kings Company, call‘d the Duke of Lerma; and by them I was desir’d to peruse it, and return my opinion wether I thought it fit for the Stage,.( …) the Names, my altering the most part of the characters, and the whole design, made me uncapable to use much more; though perhaps written with higher Stile and Thoughts, then I cou'd attain to,(...)
But writing this epistle in so much a haste, I had almost forgot one Argument, or Observation, which that Author has most good fortune in it; It is in his Epistle Dedicatory, before his Essay of Dramaticke Poesie; where speaking of Rhyme in Playes, he desires it may be observ’d , That l…. which as to myself and him I easily acknowledge; for I confesse, none has written in that way better than himself, nor few worse than I: Yet, I hope, he is so ingenious that he would not wish this Argument should extend further than to him and me;
What may be the reason that (as far as I can see) literary scolars haven't established as yet any connection between Tobie Mathew' and Robert Howard's Play?
that „The Duke of Lerma“ is a play by Shakespeare

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in the Jews' Quarter of the town. Even the pigs went into the portfolio, with the little swineherd blowing his horn in the morning to summon each lazy porker from its sty to join the troop that trotted away to eat acorns in the oak wood on the hill till sunset called them home again.
Ethel's chief amusement was buying trinkets at the booths near the Stahlbrunnen. A tempting display of pretty crystal, agate, and steel jewelry was there, with French bonbons, Swiss carvings, German embroidery and lace-work, and most delectable little portfolios of views of fine scenery or illustrations of famous books. Ethel spent much money here, and added so greatly to her store of souvenirs that a new trunk was needed to hold the brittle treasures she accumulated in spite of the advice given her to wait till she reached Paris, where all could be bought much cheaper and packed safely for transportation.
Jenny contented herself with a German book, Kaulbach's Goethe Gallery, and a set of ornaments for each sister; the purple, pink, and white crystals being cheap and pretty trinkets for young girls. She felt very rich with her generous salary to draw upon when she liked; but having made a list of proper gifts, she resisted temptation and saved her money, remembering how much every penny was needed at home.
Driving from the ruins of Hohenstein one lovely afternoon, the girls got out to walk up a long hill, and amused themselves gathering flowers by the way. When they took their places again, Ethel had a great

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1. Vaccines protect against serious illnesses: Without the proper vaccines, individuals are at an increased risk for serious diseases such as the measles, whooping cough, pneumonia, meningitis, and the flu. These diseases can quickly spread in crowded environments like schools or childcare facilities, especially among newborns, young children, students in dormitory housing and military recruits, and those with weakened immune systems.
2. Vaccines are safe: According to the National Public Health Information Coalition, vaccines are one of the “safest and most cost-effective ways to prevent disease.” Vaccines are fully tested before licensing and closely monitored to ensure the highest levels of safety.
3. Vaccines from childhood can wear off with time: Some vaccines require multiple doses or boosters whereas others, such as the flu shot, change from season to season. The CDC recommends that parents stick to the recommended immunization schedule to prevent their children from getting sick. Depending on your family’s medical conditions, travel or other factors, doctors may recommend additional vaccines.
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every evening I drink 5 cl of rapeseed oil.
So I have as much omega 3 as if I consumed fish oil capsules but it is really cheaper.
Is this a good method or should it be avoided?
I want to gain weight at the same time because I have a BMI of 17 (skinny) will that help me?
that’s good. In your place I would add a teaspoon to my raw vegetables; or at the end of cooking on my pasta (when it has been drained).
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A young mother discusses suffering from thrombosis in order to let other woman know about the side effects that are associated with the birth control pill.
The woman explains that she took Yasmin birth control in 2007 from March to August and that she suffered multiple complications as a result of it. Two months after taking the birth control pill, she started having issues with her gallbladder and a few months later she had to have it removed.
Not long after this she then developed a blood clot in her uterus. She had stopped taking birth control at this point for about month and was already pregnant when the blood clot was found.
The clot then started bleeding out and there was a 50 percent chance that she would miscarriage the baby. Thankfully she did not, but after all of the complications she urges woman who are taking Yasmin or YAZ to stop.
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New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton stated he’s excited to make his bow for the long-lasting NFL franchise, enjoying down any nerves forward of the showdown towards the Miami Dolphins.
Newton will debut for the Patriots on Sunday after signing a one-year deal following his Carolina Panthers launch in March.
Former NFL MVP Newton is filling the void left by Tom Brady in New England after the legendary quarterback’s transfer to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Newton has been hindered by accidents in recent times, with the 31-year-old restricted to simply two video games in 2019 following a Lisfranc fracture.
“Pleasure degree is on 1,000,” Newton, coming into his tenth NFL season, stated on Thursday. “I am excited, completely satisfied. Simply to get again into the rhythm of recreation week — the preparation, the little nuggets you could usually neglect.
“It’s important to keep in mind, I have been away from soccer, actually, for a full yr. I have never actually had this complete course of for a very long time now, so being round, taking notes, watching movie, discovering out about totally different gamers each day, locking in.
“[I’m] excited in regards to the recreation plan and extra enthusiastic about simply attempting to get in a routine with the novelty of the playcalling, the coaches and even the gamers.”
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— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 10, 2020
Requested if he nonetheless experiences nerves earlier than season openers, Newton joked: “I do not get butterflies. I give ’em.”
“I have been enjoying in numerous video games in my life, numerous opening days, to numerous impactful, significant video games, and at this specific level in my profession I understand how to manage myself,” he stated.
Newton added: “Proper now, I am in a contented place, I really feel motivated, I really feel numerous nice feelings which might be happening and never hindering me from turning into my finest self.
“But by means of all of it, I prefer it most that I am only a piece to a puzzle. I do not need to be the puzzle. I strive my finest day by day to show my price to this crew and perceive there are numerous guys right here who’re relying on one another, and I need to be an individual the crew and these coaches can belief and rely upon.
“Two or three months in the past, I used to be questioning numerous issues. Proper now, as I am wanting up at Gillette and the long-lasting brand for the Patriots like, ‘How can I lose?'”
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Toronto Wolfpack owner David Argyle has confirmed that the club’s long-standing visa issues could mean they cannot fulfil the Super League season.
The Canadian club’s seven overseas players - including superstar Sonny Bill Williams - are all on visas that limit them to six months a year in the UK, which have now expired because of the coronavirus pandemic. Ordinarily, the Toronto squad would have spent significant time in Canada at this stage of the year. Argyle explained that the visas work in the same way as those used by overseas golfers or tennis stars taking part in competitions in this country.
The Wolfpack have experienced visa difficulties throughout their three a half year existence, with Australian prop Darcy Lussick last year refused re-entry to the country.
The club has been in regular dialogue with the Rugby Football League and Super League over the matter, after being told by the Home Office they cannot deal directly with them.
But with no progress having been made, Argyle says the issue has now reached “crunch time”, and jeopardises the club’s ability to fulfil the 2020 season.
Super League are due to announce this year’s reworked fixture list this week.
Argyle said: “We have laid this out to Super League and the RFL today and it’s an issue that we can’t keep kicking down the road.
“It’s always been a big issue for us and it hasn’t been resolved, and if it isn’t resolved now then I don’t see any way we can participate in the rest of this season.
“It’s been suggested to us that we could loan young players from other clubs, but we’re not here to make up the numbers and we never have been. We didn’t hire Brian McDermott as coach to do that.
“We also feel that it would be dangerous for us to fill our squad with other club’s juniors, especially at a time when players might only have four days’ rest between matches.”
McDermott’s small squad had been stretched to its limits before the coronavirus shutdown after a host of injuries, and with no reserve team or academy, losing seven overseas players would leave them short of even a basic starting 17.
Argyle added: “Player welfare is our highest priority and the anxiety that our players have every time they come back into the country needs to stop.
“We joined this competition in the belief that we would have the full support of the RFL - and ultimately success in resolving this visa issue.
“This has been going on for three and a half years now and this Covid situation has exacerbated it.
“I’m not blaming anybody - I can understand the bureaucratic position and we are only a very small issue for an organisation like the Home Office.
“But we’ve come to a crunch point now where it needs to be resolved.”


Adam Flagler scored 16 points, Davion Mitchell added 14 and No. 1 Baylor rallied past No. 5 Villanova 62-51 in the regional semifinal of the NCAA Tournament’s South Region on Saturday in Indianapolis.
The Bears (25-2) will face either No. 3 Arkansas or No. 15 Oral Roberts in the Elite Eight on Monday. It will be their first appearance in the Elite Eight since 2012.
Jermaine Samuels led Villanova with 16 points while Justin Moore added 15 and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl had eight points and 12 rebounds. Without Collin Gillespie, who tore his MCL on March 3, the Wildcats (18-7) committed 16 turnovers.
Villanova entered this game averaging 8.8 turnovers per game, the fewest in the nation.
Both teams displayed intense defensive pressure and made each possession difficult as Villanova led 11-10 with 10:57 remaining in the first half.
Baylor scored the next eight points highlighted by MaCio Teague’s three-point play and a trey from Jared Butler for an 18-11 advantage.
The Wildcats came back with 3-pointers from Caleb Daniels and Moore to pull within one at 18-17. Samuels soon scored five points as Villanova extended its run to 13-0 and went ahead 24-18 with 5:04 remaining.
The Bears grabbed eight offensive rebounds, but shot 10 of 29 and trailed 30-23 at halftime. It was their fewest points in a half all season.
Baylor came out aggressive and scored the first four points of the second half to close within three.
Samuels responded with a three-point play and Villanova held a 33-27 advantage with 16:37 left.
Baylor tied the game at 39 when Teague drove to the basket and scored with 11:56 to go.
The Bears then surged ahead 47-41 with 7:00 left as their suffocating defense caused several uncharacteristic turnovers from Villanova.
Robinson-Earl grabbed an offensive rebound and scored with 6:17 remaining to close within 47-43.
Following another Villanova turnover, Butler hit a 3-pointer from the wing – Baylor’s first trey of the second half — for a 50-43 advantage with 5:30 left.
Flagler hit six free throws in the final minute to help seal the victory.
–Field Level Media
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Apparently, when you take a nine-month break from updating something that many of your friends and family used to follow closely, your personality, voice, demeanor, character and intelligence can look pretty different when you restart.
To some — as I found out today — that’s a letdown.
Starting to write again yesterday was a bit strange; there were a lot of things that I struggled to verbalize. A lot of the people that used to follow me last summer read it. Some people that didn’t follow me last summer read it. A lot of people gave me feedback, which — to a writer — is always appreciated, whether negative or positive.
Unfortunately, something about either how I wrote it or what I wrote about seemed to worry and confuse a few people. A handful of people jumped to conclusions that aren’t necessarily true, worrying that I’m depressed (couldn’t be more wrong), violent (no?), angry (not really) or that I’m giving up (wrong).
I’m fine, I’m having the time of my life and I wouldn’t change a thing. I’m doing very well for myself; I’d even guess better than most.
A few people even went as far as saying that they I fell short of their expectations. That confuses and surprises me.
For some reason, I’ve loved reading my words on paper (or computer screen, now) since childhood. People could theoretically never read what I write, but I derive enough satisfaction by just being able to read them myself. I almost find it therapeutic. In a journalistic setting, you have to be careful about the way you phrase things and the words you use to paint ideas. I looked (and still look) at this as a relieving format where I never have to do that. I’m a naturally profane person that doesn’t like to hold back, and I don’t have to do that here. It’s my choice.
So that’s what I do. I tell things like they are to me. I say fuck, I say shit and I say cock (on occasion). I complain about things and I question things that sometimes shouldn’t be questioned. That’s what I do in everyday life, and while that may be unsettling to some, it’s how it is. It’s who I am.
Writing is a beautiful thing because, just as easily as it can be read, it can be ignored. There’s no shame in saving yourself some trouble by electing not to read something that unsettles you. If there’s anything that I say or do that unsettles you, don’t waste your time paying attention to it. Nobody is holding a gun to your head and forcing you to embrace my ideas.
In this setting, I don’t really understand how someone could have any expectations for what they’re about to read. I really don’t understand how I could be capable of falling short of those expectations. I sit down at this computer and I write whatever I feel like writing about, and that’s it. There’s no exhaustive editing process. It’s available to anyone who wants to read it, and just as easy, it’s dismissible to anyone who doesn’t.
That being said, I’m not at all sorry about falling short of anyone’s expectations. I’m not trying to meet your expectations, I’m just fucking writing. I’m really trying my hardest to not be a dick, but if you’re unhappy with what you’re reading, or if the words that I write are somehow tainting your perception of me as a person, I’d like to politely ask you to stop reading. Stop worrying. Stop jumping to uneducated conclusions. It appears as if you’ve been riled up, so save yourself the trouble.
If you’re happy with what you’re reading, feel free to continue. I’m not going to stop writing any time soon.
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Gray St Flowers is conveniently located in the main street of Hamilton, Gray St, the heart of the shopping precinct. We offer a world of fresh flowers, plants vases and giftware.
With a quirky, organic style and a natural fragrance of gorgeous flowers to suit all occasions, come in and see what we have to offer.
Linda Mylius has over 30 years experience in the flower trade both within Australia and overseas to bring you a world of ideas.
During my travels I have made flowers for celebrities, royalty including Princess Diana, during this time I gained valuable experience and was able to learn a lot from some very creative and professional florists.
Working with different cultures and ideas in Tokyo, Hong Kong, London and Manchester as well as the best florists in Australia including Melbourne, Perth and Port Douglas, and can now bring this altogether, in my own business to Hamilton.
I look forward to working with you to create something to suit your needs.

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Copacabana Apartment Hotel
Extension Pasay City, PhilippinesManila Travel Reservation Request
Copacabana is accessible within 15 minutes from both the international
and domestic airports; ideally located between Manila's tourist
belt and Makati's financial and commercial district.
23 years of existence proves our commitment to providing the best
service and warm hospitality have become known for.
Offers you a wide range of well-appointed room accommodation to
suit your personal, family or corporate needs. Enjoy and take pleasure
in the comfort of spacious rooms you can choose from: one bedroom
of 43 sqms; two bedroom of 90 sqms; three bedroom of 135 sqms, and
our hotel type studio units of 25 sqms.
Copacabana is ideally located alon Metro Manila's main thoroughfare,
accessible by 15-20 minute drive from International Airport and
Domestic Airport, Financial District of Makati, Manila's Tourist
Belt and Convention Area. Situated near the corner of EDSA and Roxas
Boulevard and along main taxi and bus routes. Across the street
are lines of Karaoke/ Disco Bars. Walking Distance to two train
routes, LRT and MRT Station and variety of restaurants and food
chain. Within the vicinity of the proposed Mall of Asia.

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The Anchorage I Condo RentalS
3 Bedroom Anchorage I Vacation Rentals
We offer oceanfront loft units. Units features three bedrooms, two baths, washer & dryer, and a full kitchen. Spectacular views are found from two spacious balconies. Immaculate tropical-landscaped grounds surround the property, and there is a refreshing outdoor pool just steps away. Across the street, there is a paved walkway paralleling the Atlantic Ocean that is perfect for that evening walk, jog, or a casual stroll. Accommodates 6.
Pool & Amenities
The Anchorage features a pool with direct views to ocean, outdoor grills (charcoal), nearby fitness trail, outdoor showers (on beach walkway and at pool), and direct beach access.
At the Anchorage you'll find some of the most spacious size rooms on the beach and all the comforts of a beach house including full kitchen, open concept living and dining room area and central air conditioning.
Glistening Ocean and Warm Sand!
The Anchorage Condominium units overlook the white sands of the Grand Strand. Located in the prestigious Ocean Forest district of Myrtle Beach, these units have it all. If you've ever been to Myrtle Beach in the past or are looking for a new place to vacation, look no further than our Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Condos, part of The Anchorage.


Biendl was allegedly strangled by inmate Byron Scherf in the chapel of the correctional complex in Monroe on Jan. 29, 2011.
Corrections staff, family and others took part in a 5K run, a candlelight vigil and a statewide moment of silence to remember her.
Organizers said about 500 people participated, raising more than $15,000 for the Behind the Badge foundation.
Three of Biendl's coworkers were fired for failing to secure the chapel, being outside their assigned zones the night of her death, or making false statements related to the case. Since the slaying, the prison says it has increased training, changed staffing and improved how inmates are classified.
A year after Biendl's death, several of her family members were ready to share their memories. Click here to read Sunday's special report on the woman they lost.
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- This item is made with vintage old beads, from the ’70ies and ’80ies.
- The last two photos show also other necklaces listed separately.
- Sizes: length 24″, beads between 1″ and 1/4″ .
- Conditions: very good vintage pre-owned condition.
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Super Street Fighter IV gets improved multiplayer
Masahiro Taguchi, technical director of SSFIV, has released a lot of information in the official development blog regarding the community aspects of the game.
Taguchi, as translated by Andriasang, discussed the fact that the original release of SFIV was lacking in community features, boasting only a single player lobby fight request.
The newest 'Super' version is to have up to eight player capabilities. This aspect is called network play and enables team battle and fight requests.
Though only two players will actually fight at a time, the rest will observe and wait their turn.
As we learn more we will keep you informed.
- Final piece of Dark Souls II Season Pass DLC arrives on PC and Xbox 360
- CD Projekt RED releases some concept art for Triss and Emhyr from The Witcher 3
- 2K announces the new MyCareer mode for WWE 2K15
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- Luis Suarez' ban extends into FIFA 15 as well
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- Shadow Of Mordor launch trailer makes the game look suitably epic
- Minecraft for PS Vita heads into final testing
- PlayStation Home to close next year

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Miller choses Pittsburgh over Rutgers
By Bill Hodge - November 19, 2007
Dwight Miller of Houston-St. Pius X, Tex., is headed to
Pittsburgh over Rutgers.
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Class 2008 Basketball Signing Dates: (Early Period) Nov. 14-21, 2007; (Regular Period) Apr. 16-May 21, 2008
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To Serve The Public by advocating the improvement of communities through the alternative of inspirational arts.
Establishing Unity, Team work, and Identity in global communities through arts
The murals and art projects our organization produces are created by some of California’s historic and most talented artists. These artists take pride in the culture as well as the cause. The STP Foundation is focused on restoring old as well as producing new murals. The STP Foundation mentors and educates both youth and people of all ages. STP teaches techniques and styles for different fonts, characters both realistic and animated using many different artistic tools. This includes, but is not limited to, pencils, pens, markers, brushes, and aerosol paint. We strive to maintain individual identity and preserve the true meaning of urban art while embracing and encouraging all other forms of art.
The Setting The Pace Foundation is a group of creative and collective artists from different industries. Founded in 1987, STP celebrates its 30th year in 2017. With deep roots in the community, The Setting The Pace Foundation has been involved in a wide range of activities that include murals and community restoration projects while mentoring and educating children and young adults. The STP Foundation artwork can be found throughout Los Angeles County. Moreover, our work is consistently displayed in art galleries throughout the country.
Graffiti Abatement Programs
Gang Intervention Programs
Youth Development Programs
Art Classes Personal and Group
We are currently working on a mural workshop at Jhn R Wooden High School at 18741 Elkwood St Reseda Ca 91335. The project involved working with the students and staff on building a customized concept for a mural and painting it side by side with artists from the STP Foundation
The second phase of our murals in the City of Los Angeles buildings is set to commence in May of 2017. This is a follow up to the mural we painted at City Hall in the District 11 offices. We are looking forward to bringing a bright and energetic depiction of Los Angeles sunsets from around the city.
Summer is around the corner and events are filling up fast. Contact us to help bring any of your artistic ideas to life. From educational workshops, to murals of any size. The STP Foundation can help make your vision a reality.
The STP Foundation represented graffiti art at the biggest annual hip hop festival for Power 106. The number one radio station in Los Angeles. Go to @stpfoundation on Instagram to view images from the event.
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The assaults that were perpetrated last Monday, in Caacupé, on Wednesday in Tobatí, where a merchant was robbed of 70 million, after cashing in the bank. And the one that ended last Thursday with the overwhelm and death of a criminal, had the same attack format of the criminals.
The first case was verified a week ago, when a young man with his sister withdrew 100 million from a bank in Caacupé. Two motoasatantes followed them on a motorcycle, and firing shots, reduced both of them and appropriated the money.
In the second episode, a merchant in Tobatí cashed her check for 70 million, and since she left the bank (an assistant was there) she was chased by two robbers who, upon reaching her, and with intimidating bullets, took the loot .thorium
The third was verified in Asunción, in the notorious case in which a man and his son were “altered” by two assailants who, with a firearm in hand, tried to snatch the money they had just withdrawn from a bank. In this case, the robbery was aborted, after one of the criminals was crushed to death, while the other was seriously injured.
The three episodes, traced in their modus operandi, are alerted by the police, as modes of assault that have a growing rate at this time of year.
Advances of bonuses, deposits and withdrawals from companies that verify greater movement of boxes, the common factor is the greater activity in banks. But mainly, the way in which the criminals carry out the intelligence task to know who extracts it, how much, and where it will finally be transported.
This type of assault, known in Argentina as “salidera”, has been around for years in the country. The questions that unleash are several: Who or who passes the data? Bank employees or guards? Unfaithful employees of companies that carry out the operations? Too much precision in handling this key information leaves no room for doubt that these blows do not arise by chance.