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In just the last few months, we’ve had the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) suggesting it would need to significantly lower its estimate for the productivity of UK workers. We’ve been told we have the lowest productivity among G7 nations, and most recently data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests we have shifted to less productive work.
Recent reports from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) are more positive, but there is still a way to go, and it’s abundantly clear there is mountain to climb to address the productivity challenge in front of us.
Productivity is often thought of as a politician’s challenge at a national level. Yet the day-to-day reality falls at the feet of each and every worker; how productive an individual can be.
For workers themselves, this can be a daunting prospect. The assumption for many is often that being more productive simply means working more. But people already work hard and long hours.
We can’t simply squeeze more out of a time-pressed and stressed workforce, but a more enlightened way of working can help people accomplish more with the time they have.
People are struggling
Seeking to better understand how people work together and what impact that has on businesses, we conducted a study with the School of Life and separately surveyed 2,000 UK workers. The result was the ebook, The Vices and Virtues of Collaboration, as well as an independent piece of research. Together, these revealed an eye-opening picture of our way of work.
Remarkably, 64 percent of workers will head to work each day feeling ‘out of our depth’.
And it doesn’t get any better as people climb the career ladder. In fact, it actually gets harder the more prestigious an organisation is and the more senior an individual is, with these factors contributing to a higher likelihood of workers feeling they are ‘struggling’.
These feelings give way to something known as ‘imposter syndrome’, which encapsulates the sense of people faking it at work and believing colleagues are more competent than them.
Given these findings and negative feelings, it should come as no surprise that just a fifth of UK employees never do their best work, and nearly three quarters said that they don’t work to the best of their abilities even once a week.
This may paint a rather gloomy picture of working life, but it also raises important questions around productivity that are not always addressed.
Are we thinking about what makes people productive in the right way? How can we expect people to do more when they feel out of their depth? What can we do to change this?
It starts with clarity. At a high level, this means an organisation having a very clear purpose and being to communicate to workers. And for the individual, it means understanding their role and responsibilities within this vision, to give them direction and focus on the job at hand.
We understand more about the human mind now than ever before – how it works, what motivates us, what make us happy, and what inspires us.
And yet, how much change have we seen in the workplace as a result of this valuable knowledge?
We must acknowledge that individual productivity ultimately comes from being happy, motivated, and focused in our roles. Yet, as our research shows, clearly we do not feel this way.
This has to change, and not just from a productivity standpoint.
Given the amount of time that goes into most people’s work, it could be argued that if you’re not spending your working life well, you’re not spending your life well.
According to a report by McKinsey & Company, knowledge workers spend approximately 60% of their time at work on tedious tasks such as searching for content, reviewing email, and re-sharing context to keep team members in the loop—what we call “work about work.” This means they spend just 40% of their time doing the jobs they were hired to do.
It’s time for businesses to take the blindfold off and to realise a more enlightened way of working.
Finding our flow
So what does an enlightened way of working really look like?
Put simply, we want to have more time when people are in a state of flow – when they are focused, working optimally, and producing their best work.
This might be different for each individual, but we have all had the feeling of being ‘in the zone’. Why shouldn’t we be in the zone more often or even almost all the time?
In order to achieve this, a cultural shift must be made.
We must drag ourselves out of the rut of doing work about work. We must forge new ways of working together.
What does this mean practically?
Embracing contention is one key principle. Too often, collaboration is thought of as a group of people all smiling and agreeing on decisions, happily pulling in the same direction.
But the power of a group really comes from people communicating different opinions and working towards the best solution through diverse thinking. It’s vital that a culture is fostered where contention is not feared or shied away from, but seen as a constructive force.
Another area is being more comfortable with ambivalence. People regularly find themselves in meetings, for example, feeling like they must take a side or have a strong opinion. Which approach is better, A or B?
The truth is that it’s OK to hold opposing thoughts in one’s mind, and to take the time to consider the value of each, before deciding which, if either, is preferred.
Optimism for the future
The challenges that lay before us are considerable.
We have workers arguably wasting 60 percent of their time each day, poor productivity nationwide, and a negative feeling about work across the board.
And yet, there is cause for optimism.
If we can take a fresh approach to work, to recognise the need for people to have focus as well as motivation and happiness in their working lives, we can start to make meaningful change.
Knowing where to start isn’t easy, of course. A good place to start is with a practice space.
If you can develop the time and space that free you up to make mistakes and take chances, with no additional performance pressure, you will push beyond your normal boundaries.
This will unleash your creativity and see your ideas become even more refined.
It’s time to close the book on years of built up process and stagnation, and to unleash the potential of workers across the country.
Adrienne Gormley, Global VP CX & Head of EMEA, Dropbox


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From September 20-30, 2021, the community COVID-19 vaccination site located at Southwest Plaza Mall (8501 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, CO 80123 – Dillard’s Parking Lot) will have expanded capacity to provide up to 1,000 doses of vaccine to help ensure anyone who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can conveniently get one.
“This COVID-19 vaccine location is one of four sites being expanded by our state partners to help ensure convenient access to safe, effective and free COVID-19 vaccines, especially with more and more employers encouraging or requiring vaccines among their workforce,” said Dr. Dawn Comstock, Executive Director, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH). “Additionally, the FDA has already authorized a third dose of mRNA vaccine for immunocompromised individuals, and on September 17 the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted in favor of authorizing a third dose for people 65+ and others at high risk for COVID-19. While we are still waiting for official approval from CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices before we can begin administering a third dose to older adults, we expect to share more information very soon.”
At this point in the ongoing fight against COVID-19, the greatest risk is among unvaccinated people who are much more likely to contract, and therefore transmit, the virus to others. In the past two months in Jeffco, 89.2% of COVID-19 cases and 85.9% of hospitalizations were among unvaccinated or only partially vaccinated individuals. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), based on current risk rates people who are vaccinated are 3.5 times less likely to get COVID-19, 4.7 times less likely to be hospitalized due to COVID-19 and 5.8 times less likely to die from COVID-19.
JCPH strongly encourages people who are unvaccinated to get vaccinated as soon as possible and to wear a mask in indoor public spaces until you are fully vaccinated. If you are immunocompromised, it is recommended that you get an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least four weeks (28 days) after your second dose.
“At this point in the pandemic, we need to band together as a community. We all have a role to play, and even though we’re exhausted, it’s too important to stop now. If we all do what we can — and show compassion for our friends and neighbors — we can get through this. Have the hard conversations. Talk about vaccines. Talk about prevention strategies. Talk about mental health. Talk about resilience. Jeffco is a great community and has achieved great things in the past because we have united — if we can unite again now, there’s no telling how significant our impact will be,” Comstock said. “We have the ability as a community to end this pandemic. We have the tools in front of us — we just have to use them.”
The community vaccination site at Southwest Plaza Mall is a drive-through clinic and will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Appointments are not required but are recommended, and you can click here to register.
In addition to the Southwest Plaza location, there are many COVID-19 vaccination sites in Jeffco where residents can go to receive their vaccine. All sites offer COVID-19 vaccines for free and no ID or insurance is required. For a complete list of COVID-19 vaccine locations across the county, visit www.jeffco.us/vaccinesignup.
About Jefferson County Public Health
Public health is what we do collectively to prevent illness and premature death and promote health in our neighborhoods and communities. Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is a nationally accredited health department committed to promoting and protecting health across the lifespan for all people through prevention, education and partnerships. To learn more about JCPH visit https://www.jeffco.us/public-health. You can also follow JCPH on Twitter @JeffcoPH, Instagram @JeffcoPH and Facebook @jeffcopublichealth.

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Wherever there is gain there is loss.
Wherever there is status there is loss of status.
Wherever there is pleasure there is pain.
Wherever there is praise there is blame.
We desire gain, status, pleasure and praise.
We fear and dislike opposites.
But these things are inseparable.
The more we attach to the impermanent states that we like,
the more we suffer when they disappear.
Gains and losses ebb and flow.
There is no stability.
The wise person takes nothing for granted and so at a time of gain
is not intoxicated and at a time of loss is not brought to despair.
~ Ajahn Jayasaro

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- May 3, 2018
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While I'm doing some shopping I started thinking about air cleaners and scoops...
Is there any soop that could work? I need about 1,5 inches more than my six pack scoop can handle. Any ideas would be great!
Also I realized today that this tunnel ram idea is more expensive than complete big block stroker kit from 440 source...
This guy on ebay makes a AAR style scoops in standard, 4", 6" and 9" height. Normally for an E-body hood but I would bet it could be fit to an A-body. Can always ask. I prefer the Mopar style hood scoops over the generic stuff.
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The informal words fickle and chaser have the intended meaning; although, they are both used in relationships mainly.
fickle: Where you want someone so bad and "chase" them and once they like you back you don't like them anymore - Urbandictionary
chaser: someone who is interested in someone but as soon as that person returns the feelings they dont have feelings for them anymore. ie. only interested when the other person isn't. - Urbandictionary
This topic can be discussed in the context of psychology also. For example, there is a psychological term called anticipatory joy, which means "anticipation of a desired outcome makes us feel good" (and even better than the actual outcome).
The anticipatory joy is depicted through the eyes of a character in an aria in the book "A Psychological Perspective on Joy and Emotional Fulfillment" By Chris Meadows:
An example of anticipatory joy is found in the memorable aria "One Fine Day" in Giacomo Puccini's Madama Butterfly. This scene gives us a lyrical description of the yearning and anticipatory joy arising in a classic reunion between lovers. Lieutenant Pinkerton has engaged Butterfly as his geisha and is to stay with her before returning to his homeland to obtain an American wife. Butterfly images his return:
One fine day, we'll notice a thread of smoke arising on the sea in the far horizon, and then the ship's appearing. Then the trim white vessel glides into the harbor, thunders forth her cannon.
Butterfly waits a long time on the crest of the hill but does not weary of waiting. The emotional anticipation of the reunion builds to a crescendo at their finally coming together. She sights him. The power of her first reuniting with him is apparent as the aria intensifies: "Do you see him? He is coming. . . . There is coming a man!" At first he is speck in the distance. Then she asks a question to which she knows the answer: "Who is it?" It is him! From the summit of the hill he calls to her, "Butterfly! Butterfly!" But she does not answer, concealing herself, partly to tease him, and partly to keep herself from dying with ecstasy, to keep herself from bursting with joy. He calls out to her his little pet names, signs of their intimacy in the past, "Dear baby-wife of mine, dear little orange blossom." They come together! In her fantasy, the joy of reunion is complete!

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Neal Ascherson writes:
To be right when everybody else has been wrong can be a lonely, even disabling experience. This may be a way of understanding the enigmatic character of Joachim Fest, the German historian, journalist and editor who died six years ago. His Berlin family belonged to the Bildungsbürgertum – roughly, the well-educated middle class – and rejected Hitler and National Socialism from the very first moment. They were not part of any resistance group; they did nothing ‘active’ to damage the Nazi dictatorship. They simply refused to let this dirty, vulgar, evil thing across the threshold until, in the final stages of the war, it broke in and took their sons and their father away to defend the collapsing Reich. For their defiance – refusing to join the Hitler Youth or League of German Maidens voluntarily, refusing to abandon their Jewish friends until they ‘disappeared’ – the father lost his job as a headmaster and was banned from all employment. The family was repeatedly threatened by the Gestapo and denounced by its neighbours. They were lucky nothing worse happened to them.

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The following articles were printed from New Times [newtimesslo.com] - Volume 27, Issue 26
Get rid of the ceiling for this fixMorro Bay
By Andy King
Fix Social Security and start paying off the debt at the same time. See the table at npr.org/blogs/money/2012/07/16/156688596/what-americans-earn.
Just remove the ceiling on Social Security payroll tax (currently at $113,700 per year).
If you assume that the numbers are slightly better than the table (2010), because they are, it’s hard to make the total amount contributed to the Treasury less than an extra trillion dollars per year.
Why should people who make less than $113,700 per year pay Social Security tax on their entire earnings, but people making more than that amount stop paying the tax when they hit $113,700?
Everyone contributes to Medicare based on their full earnings. Why not Social Security? If this were instituted, the retirement age wouldn’t have to be raised, and the Treasury would run a surplus every year.
Write your representative and ask for this. I have.
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My name is Tonia Avdelopoulou and I am a painter and an art director. Hanging around my city I was appealed by the big advertising billboards made of laminated textile.
As a set designer, I‘ve used many times such material as the background on tv sets, exhibition stands or even in advertising campaigns. They usually have a company logotype and a topic concerning the product. When the advert or the exhibition completes they end up in the waste.
I collected some of them as they seemed interesting in terms of colour and design.
And I transform them.
With tenacity and toil I changed identity to this symbol of consumption which commonly disfigures my city and in my way make it look beautiful.
So the Hanging Gardens were born.
Towards the completion of the visual part I felt the need to integrate it with harmonies. So I used soundtracks from all over the word and different time periods so that the outcome is a hymn to love and optimism and recuperates romanticism.
Where Babylon Hanging gardens a dream?
Did the existed only in the mind and fantasy of Greek poets and history writers? Or where they invented by the soldiers of Alexander the great?
Discarding the feeling for the transcendence of nature, tarpaulins and laminated textiles became the raw material to my dreams.
Matter has memory, containing shapes and ideas.
My last artwork based on a material configuration, gives arbitrarily another identity into matter that was already identified.
My attempt is to turn “ugly” into “beauty” creating the aesthetic and factual contedment of an urban landscape-topic.
Useless trash for others, change ID and defiantly attain new scheme and dimensions to space.
My “Hanging gardens” are similar to brain neurones - endless corridors of blossoms and love.
I invite you to share my “Hanging Gardens”

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Wilson paved the road to hell
The escalating battle to preserve Americanism has many labels, such as liberals v. conservatives, etc. In an effort to understand the support the Progressive contingents of this battle still enjoy in districts where their legacy can best be described as “devastating”, I began to study the roots of this destructive ideology. What I discovered was best explained in a 2010 USNEWS.com article by Scott Galup entitled Woodrow Wilson and the Progressive-Fascist Distinction:
If anything, Progressivism represented the height of Western/rationalist arrogance about the ability to superintend a large national economy and society. It believed too much in reason and, therefore, viewed constitutional limits on power as foolishly outdated.
What Wilson really wanted
Galup’s statement described Progressivism under Woodrow Wilson, but it fell short of the ideals expressed in the 1912 Platform of the Progressive Party, as advocated by its founder, Teddy Roosevelt. In the Industrial Age of Roosevelt’s time, monopolies crushed competition, children were forced to work as slaves in order to help families survive, women were treated as inferior human beings, seven-day work weeks were commonplace, and the American worker was largely abused and condemned to work in unsafe, and often dangerous environments.
The introduction of the 1912 Declaration of the Principles of the Progressive Party, read as follows:
The conscience of the people, in a time of grave national problems, has called into being a new party, born of the Nation’s awakened sense of justice. We of the Progressive Party here dedicate ourselves to the fulfillment of the duty laid upon us by our fathers to maintain that government of the people, by the people and for the people whose foundation they laid.
We hold with Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln that the people are the masters of their Constitution, to fulfill its purposes and to safeguard it from those who, by perversion of its intent, would convert it into an instrument of injustice. In accordance with the needs of each generation the people must use their sovereign powers to establish and maintain equal opportunity and industrial justice, to secure which this Government was founded and without which no republic can endure.
This country belongs to the people who inhabit it. Its resources, its business, its institutions and its laws should be utilized, maintained or altered in whatever manner will best promote the general interest.
The words above could have been written by any Conservative Constitutionalist today, but as usual, the devil is in the details, and it was the details (as well as the philosophy) of Progressivism that were forever changed by Woodrow Wilson.
When the Constitution is no longer the Constitution
Roosevelt understood what Wilson advocated against: that the foundation of this government, as designed by our Founders, was something to be respected and upheld, whereas Wilson believed the Constitution should be considered a living document subject to the change of those who believed they knew better or were more “evolved.”
As noble as Roosevelt’s intentions may have been, the cost of his Progressive Party ideologies proved to be detrimental to the general welfare he was trying to protect. The cost included greatly expanding the powers of the Executive Branch through the use of Executive Orders, something that has been abused by the current administration. He also instituted business regulations that have developed into restrictions that have stifled the growth of American businesses. He allowed the formation of unions that improved working conditions for those in the manufacturing industry, but which grew to the point of strangling companies and brought many to the point of bankruptcy; and as in the case of education, has become a type of monopoly within itself. Roosevelt also grew the military, a good thing with bad consequences that set the foundation for America’s standing as the world’s policeman. And while I am grateful to this Rough Rider for preserving our national parks and monuments, he laid the foundation for oppressive environmental regulations that have driven many American manufacturers overseas. Yes, Roosevelt’s “Square Deal” is arguably an extension of government’s constitutional right to provide for the “general welfare”, but as is the case for many good intentions, this too has added pavement to the road to hell, a road the disillusioned elitist Woodrow Wilson re-engineered.
Who in the Conservative Movement of today could argue with the premise in the 1912 Progressive Platform that addresses “The Old Parties,” especially in light of both major Parties threatening brokered conventions? It states:
Political parties exist to secure responsible government and to execute the will of the people.
From these great tasks both of the old parties have turned aside. Instead of instruments to promote the general welfare, they have become the tools of corrupt interests which use them impartially to serve their selfish purposes. Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible government, owing no allegiance and acknowledging no responsibility to the people.
To destroy this invisible government, to dissolve the unholy alliance between corrupt business and corrupt politics is the first task of the statesmanship of the day.
While much of Roosevelt’s Progressive Platform expressed Americanism, its main pitfall was that it sought to solve the problems of the day through government intervention. This short-sightedness solved the short term problems but laid the foundation for an over-reaching government that would become “the problem” a century later. In short, Roosevelt didn’t count the cost.
From Darwin to Wilson
Woodrow Wilson was a different kind of Progressive, who was wise in his own eyes. In his 1912 campaign speech “What is Progress?” Wilson’s elitism and belief that the Constitution is a living document rings through loud and clear. Greatly influenced by Darwinian Evolution, he believed that our founding documents had outlived their relevancy and should evolve as humans evolved. He stated:
Living political constitutions must be Darwinian in structure and in practice. Society is a living organism and must obey the laws of life, not of mechanics; it must develop. All the progressives ask or desire is permission—in an era when “development,” “evolution,” is the scientific word—to interpret the Constitution according to the Darwinian principle….
The Heritage Foundation defines Wilson’s political philosophy this way:
Wilson laments that “Some citizens of this country have never got beyond the Declaration of Independence” ; they are not fighting today’s tyrants. The Declaration of Independence was an “eminently practical document…not a thesis for philosophers, but a whip for tyrants; not a theory of government, but a program of action.” …Whatever the ills of the early 20th century, one might ask Wilson whether replacing the Declaration and the Constitution would not lead to even worse evils.
Wilson’s philosophies unleashed the form of Progressivism that has proven to be a blight upon our liberty-loving nation of limited government as designed by our Founders. Our Founders believed that our rights were endowed upon us by our Creator. In Wilson’s worldview, there is no Creator. Hence our rights are bestowed upon us by government that becomes the sovereign – not the people. He further creates the premises that we are no longer under a system of established laws, but are now living under the enlightened age of Darwinism, where evolution is key. He stated it this way:
The trouble with the theory is that government is not a machine (meaning a machine as created by our Founders with the Constitution), but a living thing. It falls, not under the theory of the universe, but under the theory of organic life. It is accountable to Darwin, not to Newton. It is modified by its environment, necessitated by its tasks, shaped to its functions by the sheer pressure of life.
Living political constitutions must be Darwinian in structure and in practice. Society is a living organism and must obey the laws of life, not of mechanics (established Rules of Law and operation); it must develop.
All that progressives ask or desire is permission—in an era when “development,” “evolution,” is the scientific word—to interpret the Constitution according to the Darwinian principle; all they ask is recognition of the fact that a nation is a living thing and not a machine.
Wilson believed our foundations had to be challenged – both within the structures of family (which established moral ground) and government. Although he tried to disguise his worldview of education with platitudes of reason, his actual words are revelatory. He further stated in this speech:
… It was for that reason that I used to say, when I had to do with the administration of an educational institution, that I should like to make the young gentlemen of the rising generation as unlike their fathers as possible. Not because their fathers lacked character or intelligence or knowledge or patriotism, but because their fathers, by reason of their advancing years and their established position in society, had lost touch with the processes of life; they had forgotten what it was to begin; they had forgotten what it was to rise; they had forgotten what it was to be dominated by the circumstances of their life on their way …
The wedge Wilson created in the world of academia between parent and child has become a monumental stumbling block in today’s family unit. It can be traced back to his Darwinian worldview and is in full display in urban districts where parents have abdicated their responsibilities to government.
The road to hell
The legacy of Progressivism, whether well-intentioned or misguided, has bestowed upon us a nation that has lost its way, trusting in a soulless government to define the (A)morality we are condemned to live under. This philosophy has guided us to a road that is leading straight to a hell – morally, spiritually, and civically. The good news is that the road signs to point us back on the right course have been unveiled. The prophet Jeremiah admonished ancient Israel before its fall:
Thus says the LORD, “Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; And you will find rest for your souls…” (Jer. 6:16)
Israel didn’t listen and they suffered the consequences. May America heed the words of the prophet before we suffer the consequences of our folly.
Reprinted from The Daily Rant, copyright 2016 Mychal Massie. Used by permission.
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Along with Teddy Roosevelt and William Taft, Woodrow Wilson was responsible for the progressive revolution of 1913, and he also suspended civil liberties, increased spending by 292%, got us involved in the Mexican Revolution, got us into World War I to fight Germany instead of the genocidal Ottoman Empire, failed to get his fourteen points into practice, destroying the moderates in Germany and bringing the radical Nazis to power. But most importantly, he helped bring Lenin to power in Russia. Although he had nothing to do with the abdication of Czar Nicholas II, who was succeeded by a provisional government led by Alexander Kerensky, Wilson’s War by Jim Powell mentions that Wilson lend money to the Kerensky provisional government to stay in World War I when it had two choices; get out of the war, or get toppled. If Wilson did not do that, mass murderers Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin would have been forgotten men. And that is why Woodrow Wilson was the worst president. Although Wilson believed that blacks were inferior, he believed that Italians were even more inferior, and appointed the anti-Semite James McReynolds to the supreme court. According to Sigmund Freud, he had a mental disorder.
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Today’s post will explore fabulous new retro vintage boots and shoes available to buy this season. In times gone by, shoes and boots could prove difficult items to purchase. I’m sure I’m not the only one who remembers trudging around numerous stores as a child, my parents in search of the perfect pair of ‘school shoes.’ Back then, my tender years did not furnish me with a flutter of excitement at the thought of new shoes. Instead, I remember sulking in the corner while my parents selected various styles of shoes that would comply with the strict school criteria.
Fast forward to today, and we have an abundance of beautiful shoes and boots available to choose from. With the rise in popularity of vintage inspired fashion, this in turn has brought about an influx of fabulous vintage inspired shoes and boots to match.
Since technology, materials, and fitting techniques have improved, many shoes today are a joy to wear. We are also fortunate to enjoy a wide variety of shoe sizes and fittings to choose from. While shoe sizes were inevitably smaller towards the beginning of the twentieth century, they were also considerably narrower.
Here are some vintage boots and shoes available to buy this season.
Retro Vintage Boots & Shoes– 1920s & 1930s Styles
Shoe styles in the 1920s incorporated features of their earlier Edwardian cousins. The heel shape was often in the popular Louis style. The Louis heel was a small block heel which curved inwards, then out again in an attractive sweep.
Shoes included straps, buckles, and ties. These features were inspired by the popularity of social dancing during this time. Due to the increased swift movement of dancing, shoes were required to be securely fastened to the feet.
As hemlines shortened throughout the 1920s, this in turn caused shoes and ankles to be more prominently displayed. While many shoes and stockings during this period were black, various hues were worn to match the dress for social occasions.
These styles are all fabulously appropriate for a vintage inspired 1920s or 1930s look. The metallic tones in particular may suit an evening style, while the suede or darker tones would be perfect for daywear.
Retro Vintage Boots
Boots have been a popular footwear choice for hundreds of years. They shield and protect the feet from dirt, grime, and rain. They also serve the dual purpose of keeping the feet and legs both warm and dry. During the nineteenth century, women wore various styles of boots, most often mid-calf or ankle lace up styles. Boots continued to be worn into the 1920s, but by this time shoes had overtaken them in popularity. Learn more about vintage winter boots (with pictures) and find links to new vintage inspired boots.
From 1910 up to the end of the 1920s, the curved Louis heel ankle or mid-calf boots were popular. From the 1930s up to around the 1950s, most boots were cut low to ankle height.
During the 1960s, due to raising hemlines, the knee-high boot became fashionable.
Choose from these styles to compliment a vintage inspired look, and to ensure you stay warm in the cold weather!
Vintage Style Shoes – 1940s Styles
During the 1940s, shoe styles inevitably became more utilitarian. Heels were cut in the block, Cuban style, usually between 2.5 – 3.5 inches. Toes were square or had gently rounded pump styles.
From the 1930s on, the two-tone Spectator style became extremely popular, with both black and white and brown and white combinations employed, among other tones.
Retro Vintage Shoes – Flats
As much as classic heels can be glamorous, flat shoes can be equally smart. Low heeled flat shoes became popular as acceptable daywear from around the 1930s and 1940s. The 1950s and 1960s embraced the completely flat shoe and boots.
Previously, women were expected to wear heels for daywear, with flat shoes reserved for indoor dressing or sporting activities.
From the 1940s through to the 1960s, brogues, Oxfords, spectators, and loafers all grew in popularity. These vintage style shoes are perfect for adding a masculine touch to an outfit. Team with wide cut high waist slacks for a 1940s style. Alternatively, wear with Capri pants for the late 1950s/early 1960s look. Shop low heel and flat shoes here.
Retro Vintage Shoes – 1960s & 1970s Styles
Women’s shoes from the late 1960s through to the 1970s featured interesting textural details. Suede was utilized to create patchwork square designs, often in various colors. Stripes, chevrons, and stars brandished across shoes and boots. The platform heel, once popular in the late 1930s, once again came back into fashion.
Many of the designs from the early 1970s resemble shoe styles from the early 1940s.
However, there is a definitely identifiable 1970s style to these later incarnations. These Ferragamo wedges from 1945 for instance, look strikingly similar to styles fashionable during the 1970s.
To create a vintage inspired 1960s/1970s style, team these retro shoes with an short A-line skirt and a ruffle trimmed sweater. Finish the look with tights in a harmonizing tone and a bold statement necklace.
With so many styles to choose from, there is sure to be the perfect pair of vintage style shoes out there to compliment a vintage inspired wardrobe.
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The Papagayo region in Costa Rica is famous for its beautiful scenery, clean beaches, and a wide variety of outdoor activities. Here are some activities you can enjoy:
- Snorkeling and Scuba Diving: The clear waters here are perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving. You can explore places like Catalinas Islands and Bat Islands.
- Sailing and Catamaran Trips: Sail along the coast, go snorkeling, swim, and watch the sunset on sailing or catamaran tours.
- Fishing Trips: Try your luck catching marlin, sailfish, dorado, and tuna on half-day or full-day fishing trips.
Adventures on Land:
- ATV Tours: Hop on an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) and explore jungles, beaches and dirt trails.
- Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore nature reserves and national parks with hiking trails to see wildlife and enjoy great views.
- Zip-lining: Feel the excitement of zip-lining through the trees, often combined with canopy tours.
- Horseback Riding: Enjoy guided horseback rides on the beaches or through the countryside for a different view of the area.
Wildlife and Nature Tours:
- Rincon de la Vieja National Park: While not right in Papagayo, this national park is a short drive away. It offers volcanic landscapes, hot springs, and many varieties of plants and animals.
- Palo Verde National Park: Take a boat ride on the Tempisque River to spot animals like crocodiles, monkeys, and various birds.
Relaxation and Wellness:
- Spa Days: Many resorts here offer spa services, including massages, facials, and wellness treatments.
- Hot Springs: Visit hot springs near volcanoes for a soothing and relaxing experience.
Experiencing the Local Culture:
- Local Markets: Explore local markets to discover Costa Rican culture, try traditional foods, and buy handmade crafts and souvenirs.
- Cultural Tours: Some tours let you learn about the local culture, like visiting traditional villages and meeting local people.
- Golf Courses: Golf enthusiasts can enjoy world-class courses in Papagayo with amazing views and challenging play.
- Beach Days: Spend time on the beautiful beaches swimming, sunbathing, and trying water sports like paddleboarding and kayaking.
Papagayo in Costa Rica offers a wide variety of things to do and tours to suit different interests. Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, wildlife encounters, or cultural experiences, this region offers plenty of options for a memorable vacation. For the most current information and to plan your activities, consider talking to local tour operators or checking recent reviews and recommendations.

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Crazy Machine AKA Panic in the Streets
Early high speed 4 track cassette recording mastered to Digital Compact Cassette... includes samples of phone calls recorded over AM radio and manipulated...
Drums Boss Dr Rythym Drum Machine and/or Kawai Keyboard
Synth recorded first to MIDI in Voyetra Digital Orchestrator with Kawai keyboard
Cheap generic Ibanez electric guitar through Morley Fuzz Wah
Peavey Dyna Bass clean and direct to XR-5 track recorder.
Vocals recorded with Realistic condenser courtesy of votech, my bad, processed with ART compressor & Multiverb during mixdown.
Samples via Yamaha VSS sampling keyboard.
Audio tracks recorded on Fostex XR-5 4 track cassette on chrome Maxell tape.
MIDI tracks and some sound elements via 486DX, an HP I believe.
January 17, 2009
Great sound for a 4-track. The more industrial this track gets (near the end) the more I like it! Reminds me more of Primus than of Jane's, but my holes/ears are warped from too much demoing.
January 15, 2007
This is one of the first songs that really defined the concept that you are doing to this day. Those 22k samples almost work in the analog tape world... A bit too much processing on vocals but then again look at Jane's Addiction their principle instrument is a multi effects rack unit and they made it... maybe the world is ready for a hetero Jane's without track marks and dirt under the fingernails...


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BANEPA, Jan 7: A truck driver died on the spot when his truck fell 20 metres from the road at Shyampati VDC of Kavrepalanchok district on Saturday. A woman was also injured in the mishap.
The truck, Ba 1 Kha 9236, was carrying stones and heading towards Shyampati from Kavre Bhanjyang at the time of the accident. The name and address of the driver is not ascertained yet, police said. RSS

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text: Hello, I finally bought my center and suround speakers Only one problem, the surroud speakers doesn't work They work, because when I use the speaker test function on my Denon AVC1-A1D amp al the surround speakers work and make noise when they have to make noise. But if I watch a DVD (Pink Floyd Pulse), I put my amp on dolby surround and set the DVD on 5.1 in teh audio menu. I select the speaker test and the fornt speakers and the center work great. But when the test comes to the surround speakers, it produces the sound in the front speakers, and not the surround. I connected the DVD player, with a RCA cable (stereo) to the DVD input of the amp. Do I need to make an other connection? I have a JVC DVD player ans it has got all the DTS/Dolby logo's on it. help me.

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We've witnessed some of the worst mortgage fraud and abuse during the housing meltdown, including most notoriously the robo-signing scandal in which some homeowners were rushed to foreclosure illegally.
To resolve some of these issues and to help troubled borrowers regain their footing and avoid foreclosure, five of the biggest banks agreed to an unprecedented $25 billion settlement with state attorneys general earlier this year. But now we're finding out that some of those states are not providing restitution or aid to homeowners. Instead, they're diverting those funds to cover budget shortfalls that, in some cases, have nothing to do with housing programs.
A report released Thursday by the Enterprise Community Partners, a national affordable housing and community development group, cited six states - Missouri, California, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and New Jersey - that ignored the settlement's intent to aid homeowners and communities blighted by the foreclosure crisis.
Fourteen others are using less than half of their funds for the intended purposes. Five states - New York, North Carolina, Washington, Massachusetts and Kentucky - will use 70 percent to 89 percent of those funds on housing. Twenty-three states will spend all or nearly all those funds on housing, the report says.
Missouri used most of their $39.5 million to offset cuts in state higher education funding, the report said, while Georgia puts its entire $99 million toward economic development programs.
Under the settlement with Bank of America, Ally (formerly GMAC), Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo and government officials, $2.5 billion would go straight to 49 states and the District of Columbia (Oklahoma chose not to be included) to address misconduct that harmed some 2 million homeowners. The companies also agreed to $17 billion that would go toward loan reductions and modifications and millions more to borrowers who lost their homes.


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Food Chain Video
There is probably no such thing as a kid not fascinated by animals, and most have more than a passing interest in plants as well. What better way to teach kids about the food chain than with a video from Turtle Diary? Our food chain video explains the food chain to kids in a way that will hold their interest. Our food chain video is for kids who want to know more about how plants and animals benefit one another. They'll learn about herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and the difference between a simple food chain, a big food chain, and a marine food chain. The video closes with an illustration of how it all ends up as a food web. With its brilliant colors and quality animation, food chain for kids is a lot of fun to watch. Your child will enjoy watching this video many times, and with each viewing, scientific concepts will be reinforced. You might even enjoy watching it with your child, as he or she begins acquiring a basic knowledge of how the food chain works.

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Teak (Tectona grandis) is a tropical hardwood tree species placed in the flowering plant family Lamiaceae. Tectona grandis is a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. It has small, fragrant white flowers and large papery leaves that are often hairy on the lower surface. It is sometimes known as the "Burmese teak". Teak wood has a leather-like smell when it is freshly milled. It is particularly valued for its durability and water resistance, and is used for boat building, exterior construction, veneer, furniture, carving, turnings, and other small wood projects. Tectona grandis is native to south and southeast Asia, mainly India, Sri Lanka,Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar and Bangladesh but is naturalised and cultivated in many countries in Africa and the Caribbean. Myanmar's teak forests account for nearly half of the world's naturally occurring teak. Molecular studies show that there are two centres of genetic origin of teak; one in India and the other in Myanmar and Laos. "CP teak" ("Central Province" teak) is a description of teak from the central states of India. "Nagpur teak" is another regional Indian teak. It produces small, white flowers arranged in dense clusters (panicles) at the end of the branches. Flowers contain both types of reproductive organs (perfect flowers)
Teak is a large, deciduous tree up to 40 m (131 ft) tall with gray to grayish brown branches. Leaves are ovate-elliptic to ovate, 15–45 cm (5.9–17.7 in) long by 8–23 cm (3.1–9.1 in) wide, and are held on robust petioles that are 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in) long. Leaf margins are entire.
Fragrant white flowers are borne on 25–40 cm (10–16 in) long by 30 cm (12 in) wide panicles from June to August. The corolla tube is 2.5–3 mm long with 2 mm wide obtuse lobes. Tectona grandis sets fruit from September to December; fruits are globose and 1.2-1.8 cm in diameter. Flowers are weakly protandrous in that the anthers precede the stigma in maturity and pollen is shed within a few hours of the flower opening. The flowers are primarily entomophilous (insect-pollinated), but can occasionally be anemophilous(wind-pollinated). A 1996 study found that in its native range in Thailand, the major pollinator were species in the Ceratina genus of bees.
Teak's high oil content, high tensile strength and tight grain make it particularly suitable where weather resistance is desired. It is used in the manufacture of outdoor furniture and boat decks. It is also used for cutting boards, indoor flooring, countertops and as a veneerfor indoor furnishings. Although easily worked, it can cause severe blunting on edged tools because of the presence of silica in the wood. Over time teak can weather to a silvery-grey finish, especially when exposed to sunlight.
Teak is used extensively in India to make doors and window frames, furniture, and columns and beams in old type houses. It is resistant to termite attacks and damage caused by other insects. Mature teak fetches a very good price. It is grown extensively by forest departments of different states in forest areas.
Leaves of the teak wood tree are used in making Pellakai gatti (jackfruit dumpling), where batter is poured into a teak leaf and is steamed. This type of usage is found in the coastal district of Udupi in the Tulunadu region in South India. The leaves are also used in gudeg, a dish of young jackfruit made in Central Java, Indonesia, and give the dish its dark brown color.


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A Renovaré resource for spiritual renewal, introduced by Tina Dyer and edited by Grace Pouch.
From the foreword by Richard J. Foster:
Beautiful Vessels highlights two unique writers whose voices most of us have never heard: Bakht Singh and Sojourner Truth. This is a small sample of what we hope will someday become another volume of the Renovaré Devotional Classics. Our hope is to bring to the Christian community authors of diverse cultures and ethnicities that previously have been under-represented. These will be persons possessing a high Christology and sharing with us insight and wisdom into a loving, passionate, daily walk with God.
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by Sarah DooleyYear Published: 2016FIC DOO
When her brother dies in a fire, Sasha Harless has no one left, and nowhere to turn. After her father died in the mines and her mother ran off, he was her last caretaker. They'd always dreamed of leaving Caboose, West Virginia together someday, but instead she's in foster care, feeling more stuck and broken than ever. Sasha slowly learns to cope with her brother's death through writing poetry, finding a new way to express herself when spoken words just won't do.


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APEX, N.C. — Children played in snow during a free event in Apex on Saturday.
“A Community Christmas” featured man-made snow, puppet shows, free food, cookie decorating and crafts.
It was held at the CC Jones Community Center.
Anthony Shepherd, Photographer
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Who am I?
My name is Natalia Streltcova. I live with my husband and two children in Ellenberg, Ostalbkreis (Baden-Württemberg).
For over 7 years I have been working as a freelance artist and painter. Art has always been my passion. Already as a child, I liked to paint. My parents always supported me and encouraged me in my decision. Fortunately, I’ve never regretted it.
What excites me?
I am fascinated by simple things that surround us – sunset, colorful leaves in autumn, a small flower in the field or a stream lined with trees. Or my children who are very lively and curious and invent or discover something new every minute. All this flows into my artwork.
I am very pleased to welcome you to my website. Browse a little and simply let yourself be inspired.


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WILKES-BARRE - Jayson Megna has only appeared in two playoff games for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins so far this spring - the first two games of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Providence Bruins last weekend - and already he's experienced all the highs and lows postseason hockey has to offer.
In Game 1, he felt the helpless quicksand feeling of slipping into a deep hole when the P-Bruins scored three goals in a minute and cruised to a 4-0 victory.
In Game 2, he felt the rush of riding a wave of momentum when the Penguins scored three times in the last 4:02 of the second period of a 6-1 victory.
"That's the game of hockey. That's what makes it such a great game," he said after practice Monday at the Toyota Sportsplex. "You can come back the next night and do the same thing to them."
As the series shifts to Providence for the next three games, the dueling three-goal outbursts in the first two games have made one thing perfectly clear. The team that better manages momentum is almost certainly going to be the one that advances to the conference finals.
It's not about managing momentum game to game, though. Once Game 3 starts Wednesday night, it's highly debatable whether the events of the first two games will have any impact at all.
"You lose 4-0 or you win 6-1, it doesn't really matter for Wednesday," coach John Hynes said. "Both teams are going to reset."
No, it's about managing momentum within an individual game.
For a team that scores a goal, building momentum is a relatively simple task. Just keep doing what you're doing.
"You can keep positive things going, but you have to keep doing the right things that got you in that position," said defenseman Brendan Mikkelson, who was on the ice for five of his team's six goals in Game 2. "If you just scored a goal, it's likely that you did something right to create that opportunity. It's likely you had a few productive shifts before that as well. I think that's the key, realizing what got you there, what got you the momentum."
For a team that gives up a goal, stopping an opponent's momentum can be trickier.
There's a temptation to get psyched up and fly head-first into the offensive zone to try to turn the tables. Hynes said that can be dangerous.
"It's not getting so wound up where it's all about getting it in the offensive zone," he said. "You can get over-excited and the next thing you know, they chip it in there and it's an odd-man rush."
The key is staying composed and sticking to the game plan.
"Hard, simple plays with the team's structure is what's going to get you back on track," Mikkelson said. "It may not happen that shift. You don't dig yourself out of a hole immediately. You have to work at it and continue pushing."
If there's one cardinal sin for teams that have just given up a goal and are hoping to stop an opponent's momentum, it's taking a penalty.
One of Providence's goals during its Game 1 spurt and two of the Penguins' three in Game 2 were scored on the power play.
"When you're on a roll like that and they're a little angry, they're not happy with the way games are going, they can take frustration penalties. That's any team," Megna said. "That's why we've talked about it in our room, staying disciplined."

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As a strength and conditioning coach I notice the emphasis that many of my colleagues in the fitness biz like putting on strength and I enjoy doing much the same, however I’m also a big proponent in emphasizing the significance of conditioning as well…or more specifically what I refer to as athletic conditioning. Today’s post is about examining how the jump rope is way underrated in many strength and conditioning programs and why you should be utilizing this tool for your own conditioning time. What do you think?
The winning ingredient for your warm up is the same thing as your training. The key is MOVEMENT! Now this being said there are a lot of aspects to moving the body. You see it has been my experience that moving the body through various planes of motion is what trains us to be ready for most any physical feat. However the problem with most strength and conditioning programs out there is that they neglect proper dynamic warm up in addition to neglecting getting the body used to moving in more than one direction. Continue reading if you are serious about kicking your training off in the right direction.
I just recently touched on an element of training that I like to refer to as the P.P.T rule that I like to utilize with my athletes on a fairly regular basis. I often have a different approach with a lot of my clients and athletes when it comes to fitness and strength and this particular method can certainly fall into that category. If you like training outdoors then this should be right up your alley. Take a minute to read and include this strategy into your strength and conditioning program if you are a fierce competitor that likes beating up on the competition! Feel free to let me know how it works for you my friend.
So are you interested in learning how you can achieve 10 times the cardio from your workouts in 1/10 of the the time? If so then you have arrived in the right place. Permit yourself a minute to continue reading up on how kettlebell cardio is one of the best forms of conditioning you can put yourself through!
Who says you can’t get any stronger from body weight training exercises? In order for you to be able to perform in life to be strong, fit, and mobile you have got to build your core strength. This is true whether you are looking to build a rock hard physique or if you are a world class athlete in need of performing at the top of your game. Permit yourself a minute to continue reading this article to learn about a drill that will help you to accomplish just that and 10 times more!

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A Ghanaian hip-hop artist is suing Drake for $10 million in damages for using a sample of his music without permission.
Michael Darko, who goes by the stage name of Obrafour, recently filed a federal lawsuit against Drake, Warner Music Group, Universal Music Publishing and several other defendants associated with the song’s use.
According to court documents, Darko claims that Drake sampled a portion of his track “Oye Oheme” featuring Tinny without permission in Drake’s song, “Calling My Name.” Darko also claims Drake’s album and song were released before his team had an opportunity to respond to an email requesting clearance.
The lawsuit claims “Defendants released the Infringing Work on June 17, 2022, despite the fact that an agent of one or more Defendants had previously contacted Obrafour seeking to obtain Obrafour’s permission for the use of the Copyrighted Work in the Infringing Work. Obrafour never granted Defendants permission to use the Copyrighted Work and the Infringing Work was released mere days later.”
Darko, who is also called the Rap Sofo and Rap Executioner, is known as a hiplife musician. Using Twi, Darko raps and tells stories to listeners, much like American hip-hop artists. His debut album “Pae mu ka” won three awards at the 2000 Ghana Music Awards, and is considered one of the greatest-selling albums in Ghana.
Canadian-born Drake is a musician, actor and producer. He got his start as an actor on the Canadian television show “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” and would launch his music career in 2006. Since then, he has achieved international success as a hip-hop artist. In addition, his business ventures include endorsement deals with Nike, Apple and Sprite. Drake also is the global ambassador for the Toronto Raptors. In 2012, he launched OVO Sound, a label that represents his music and that of several popular artists.
Permission Never Granted
The lawsuit was filed by Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins, a New York-based law firm. The legal team argues that although Drake’s musical team sent an email requesting clearance for the sample, no permission was granted.
‘It’s such a blatant rip and sample from our client’s song. More so, we have as part of the complaint the emails from the woman that clears rights for Drake, reaching out to our client via email and not waiting for him to get the permission,” Darko’s legal representative, Imran H. Ansari told The Daily Mail. “Then Drake dropped the sort of secret album, if you will, without getting the right clearances owned by my client.”
In addition, the request was sent just one week before the album’s release. Darko was surprised to hear his music featured in Drake’s song without his permission.
“Quite frankly, it’s insulting to an artist who is a musician of some popularity, especially in their home country, who takes pride in the creative work that they have put together,” Ansari told The Daily Mail. “Only to find out that it’s just disregarded in the sense that Drake samples from his work without permission. The emails are indicative that he knew he needed to do so. And he didn’t do so.”
Court documents reveal that the song has been streamed more than 4.1 million times on YouTube, more than 47 million times on Spotify, and heavily has been streamed on Apple Music as well.
Darko’s demand for $10 million is to cover ‘all profits and damages in the following categories attributable to the infringement,’ including album sales, downloads, sponsorships, digital revenue, and concerts that Drake performed following the release of the song,’ according to court documents.

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Essential Oils for Cold Sores
If you’ve ever had to deal with cold sores, you know how annoying, painful and even embarrassing they can be. They are majorly contagious, no makeup will hide them and you just have to ride it out until your body can heal. But helping your body out with the healing process is easy with a little foresight and your trusted herbal pharmacy. So keep reading for some information on how you can use natural remedies like essential oils for cold sores.
But What Are Cold Sores and Why Do You Get Them?
Cold sores and fever blisters are one in the same thing, and they are caused by the herpes simplex I virus. I know herpes is a scary word, but this is not the same as herpes II which is a sexually transmitted infection. In fact, oral herpes is so common it affects anywhere from 50-80% of the population (1). While it lays dormant in some people, you’ll know when it flares up.
Some symptoms of cold sores are blisters on the inside of the nose, mouth or around the lips and chin. These can be painful, red and are often accompanied by a burning or tingling feeling as they are coming on. Some people are affected worse than others, especially kids and older folks. Other symptoms of the virus could be a fever, headaches, swollen glands and sore throat. Check out this article for more information and pictures of cold sores.
Once you’ve got the HSV-I virus it can hang around in the body, getting activated when you’re stressed, tired or when your immune system is a little low.
While most of the time cold sores will clear up within a week or so, some people want to speed that process up. Some of the conventional treatments for cold sores are antivirals, but in order to work they need to be applied at the first sign of an outbreak. That means, as soon as you feel any burning or tingling. Most of them are prescriptions and if you’re someone that wants to take a more natural approach you probably want to avoid the medications. Many of them have side effects that many people want to avoid. Not to mention the inconvenience of having to get a prescription filled at the first sign of burning lips.
Zovirax is a common medication for cold sores that can cause nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, shakiness or even kidney problems (2). I don’t know about you but these side effects kind of outweigh the benefits and in the case of a simple cold sore, there’s definitely a better way to handle it.
The powerful plant compounds in essential oils are good for just about everything, but especially healing the skin and fighting against microbes. So can essential oils be used for cold sores? You bet they can. And today we’re going to dive into how to use essential oils for cold sores to speed healing time and potentially prevent an outbreak (if you jump on it early enough.)
Best Essential Oils for Cold Sores
Arborvitae Essential Oil
With its strong aromatic scent and powerful properties, arborvitae is an excellent disinfectant that also promotes skin healing (3). This is an essential oil that not many people know about or use, but they should! It’s a staple in our house during cold and flu season. Why? It has antiviral effects, so to stop a cold sore early on, try applying a bit directly to the tingling skin. Arborvitae is super strong, so it’s a good idea to dilute in a carrier oil (like coconut oil) before applying to your cold sore.
The added benefit of coconut oil is that it has antimicrobial benefits. Arborvitae is also used as a bug repellant and we use it to fight cold, flu and infections when environmental threats are high. I highly recommend investing in a bottle to keep in your natural medicine cabinet.
Clove Essential Oil
Clove is an essential oil that’s used a lot in toothpaste, mouthwash and gum oils because of its disinfecting qualities. Because these icky blisters stem from a virus, an anti-viral essential oil could help. Clove oil for cold sores also has anaesthetic properties, which can help numb the pain and ease the discomfort that comes with them (4). Again it’s pretty strong so mix it in with a little coconut oil before putting it directly on the sensitive, broken skin of a cold sore.
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense is one of those magical essential oils to have around because it’s good for so many things. This is a healing oil and it’s used in alot of face creams to repair and regenerate the skin, which is why it can be a great essential oil for cold sores (5). It smells great and has antimicrobial benefits too, so frankincense for cold sores could speed healing or if applied early, prevent it from getting too bad.
Lavender Essential Oil
First of all, lavender eases stress and anxiety (which can definitely lead to a cold sore breakout!) But besides its sweet floral scent and calming properties, lavender is also an anti-inflammatory and disinfectant (4). It can be used for bruises, burns and poison ivy and works to speed healing time and decrease pain.
Lavender oil for cold sores can help kill the virus, soothe the skin and speed healing. Since it usually isn’t too irritating, it’s one of the few essential oils for cold sores that can be used in stronger doses without being too diluted.
Oregano Essential Oil
Oregano is one of the best remedies for a cold or flu because it has strong antiviral and antibacterial properties. In fact, one of the simplest immune boosting recipes is to put a few fresh sprigs of oregano in a boiling pot and make up a tea to slowly sip on.
Oregano is a really powerful antiviral that works both inside and out. In fact, a study in 1996 found that both clove and oregano oil for cold sores were effective against the HSV-I virus (6). But beware, oregano oil is crazy strong! It can definitely burn so make sure it’s well diluted before putting it on the sensitive skin around a cold sore.
Melaleuca Essential Oil (aka Tea Tree Oil)
Melaleuca is another one of those oils that’s great to keep in your medicine cabinet. It’s antimicrobial, antifungal and helps to heal the skin so if you’ve got a wound, cut or scrape, melaleuca is your friend.
A great essential oil for cold sores, melaleuca can help kill the virus, ease pain and speed up healing as it regenerates the skin. It can help heal any blemish, so if you have acne prone skin, keep tea tree around. But again, it’s another strong one, so dilute it down with a little carrier oil before applying it.
Some other cold sore home remedies are taking vitamin C, resting while the sore has popped up and applying aloe vera gel, which is gentle and can be used as often as needed to soothe the blisters. Make sure that it’s pure aloe vera, not the blue stuff for sunburns you’ll find at drug stores. Those usually have all kinds of extra chemical additives in them which will cause more harm than good.
Since stress and fatigue can cause cold sores once you’ve got the HSV-I virus, try reducing stress, eating a healthy diet and sleeping well to prevent cold sores from emerging. And if you’re fighting one with a cold, check out these other remedies.
None of these essential oils for cold sores (or any natural remedy for that matter) will cure them for good, but they can speed healing and help to alleviate some of the redness, pain and blistering that come along with it. They could also potentially shorten the duration of a breakout if you catch them early enough. So if you feel a cold sore coming on or it’s too late and you’re already suffering with one of those icky blisters, try out this recipe below.
DIY Essential Oil Blend for Cold Sores Recipe
- 1 oz glass jar
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp pure aloe vera gel
- 3 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 3 drops of lavender essential oil
- 2 drops of oregano essential oil
- 2 drops of frankincense essential oil
If your coconut oil is solid, melt it just a little bit on the stove or in the microwave. Don’t get it hot, just make sure it’s melted enough to mix in the rest of the ingredients. Then add your aloe vera gel and essential oils and mix well. Add them to your glass jar and use as often as needed.
If you keep your jar in a cool place it will be semi-solid, which is easier to apply than a liquid. Always wash your hands before and after applying the salve!
Okay I hope I’ve helped you understand a little more about cold sores and fever blisters, what causes them and how to handle them once they’ve come up. As with any essential oils always do a little patch test on your skin to test for an allergic reaction before using them. But for the most part, essential oils for cold sores are a much safer choice than any prescription or over the counter medicine. So why not give it a try?
What about you? Do you suffer from the occasional cold sore? Have you tried any natural remedies or found a secret that really works? I’d love to hear from you, so leave a comment below and tell me what you know!
- Nordqvist, Christian (2017). “Everything You Need to Know About Cold Sores.” Retrieved from: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172389.php
- WebMD (2018). “Zovirax.” Retrieved from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-940/zovirax-oral/details
- Pure Path Essential Oils (2018). “Arborvitae Oil: Uses and Benefits.” Retrieved from: https://purepathessentialoils.com/arborvitae-oil-uses-benefits/
- DePietro, MaryAnn (2017). “10 Essential Oils for Treating Cold Sores.” Retrieved from: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319976.php
- Dr. Mercola (2016). “Frankincense Oil: The King of Oils.” Retrieved from: https://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/frankincense-oil.aspx
- Siddiqui, Y.M. Ettayebi, M. Haddad, A.M. “Effect of Essential Oils on the Enveloped Viruses: Antiviral Activity of Oregano and Clove Oils on Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and Newcastle Disease Virus.” Retrieved from: www.researchgate.net/effect of essential oils on enveloped viruses

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AceShowbiz - Another prove that Harvey Weinstein's misconduct was Hollywood public secret surfaced. It's an old video of Courtney Love warning young aspiring stars off meeting the movie honcho. It was taken in 2005 on the red carpet of Comedy's Central's roast of Pamela Anderson.
The widow of Kurt Cobain was asked by a reporter to give any advice to young women trying to make it in the industry. "I'll get libeled if I say it," she hesitated before deciding to just dive in, "If Harvey Weinstein invites you to a private party in his Four Seasons [hotel room], don't go."
Soon after the video resurfaced, Courtney issued a statement. She revealed that she was blacklisted by Hollywood agents after speaking out against the producer. "Although I wasn't one of his victims, I was eternally banned by CAA for speaking out against Harvey Weinstein," she told TMZ.
Courtney Love was not the only one who got exiled for speaking out loud about Harvey Weinstein's sexual harassment. Kate Beckinsale, one of his victims, recently wrote on Instagram, "I had a male friend who, based on my experience, warned a young actress who said she was going to dinner with Harvey to be careful. He received a phone call the next day saying he would never work in another Miramax film; the girl was already sleeping with Harvey and had told him that my friend had warned her off."
Another star who dared to call out the disgraced movie mogul was Seth MacFarlane. Back at the 2013 Oscars when the "Ted" actor read nominees for Best Supporting Actress with Emma Stone, he jokingly said, "Congratulations, you five ladies no longer have to pretend to be attracted to Harvey Weinstein." He recently said that he learned of Harvey's gross behavior from his friend Jessica Barth.
Harvey Weinstein has since been fired from his own company. He was also booted from the Academy Award club and suspended from BAFTA, the British equivalent of Oscars. His brother Bob Weinstein, who co-founded The Weinstein Company with him, said that he knew that Harvey cheated on his wife but insisted that he wasn't aware of his sexually harassing females. Many other Hollywood stars, while expressing disgust towards Harvey's misconduct, also claimed that they knew nothing about it until it was exposed by the media.


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- Prepare 2 loaves of Italian Bread.
- You need 24 slice of dill pickle chips.
- Prepare 2 of large vine ripened tomatoes.
- You need to prepare 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.
- You need 1-1/2 tablespoons of yellow prepared mustard.
- Provide 8 slices of black forest ham.
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- You need to prepare 10 slices of cotto salami.
- Prepare 10 slices of gouda cheese.
- Prepare 10 slices of American cheese.
- Provide 4 cup of shredded iceberg lettuce.
- Prepare 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar.
- You need to prepare 1/4 cup of extra Virgin olive oil.
- Provide To taste of salt and ground black pepper.
- You need to prepare 1/3 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
- Provide 1/2 cup of butter soften.
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MERCED -- For 22 years, Michael Belluomini has played a major part in the building of three high schools, the remodeling of other campuses and generating revenues to build them. Now he's stepping into semiretirement, but his imprint on local education is likely to remain for some time.
Belluomini, 61, has been the Merced Union High School District's director of facilities planning and guided the construction of Golden Valley and Buhach Colony high schools along with El Capitan High School, which is a little more than a year from completion.
Belluomini deflects praise for his efforts, saying he has been the facilitator who blended efforts from many fronts. At times he has been the bulldog who made sure housing developers paid their fair share for the new construction and added students that their projects generated.
"It takes lots of effort and risk-taking," Belluomini said. "I'm the common thread. Everybody makes it happen; I'm the facilitator."
Belluomini doesn't have any big retirement plans at this point. A tenor, he sings in the Merced College Choir, and enjoys entertaining and cooking French and Italian dishes. His red spaghetti sauce and pesto are family favorites.
A jogger and weightlifter, Belluomini plans to continue working two days a week. He is involved with the St. Patrick's Catholic Church Parish Council. Married for 27 years to Christine Krebs-Belluomini, he has a grown daughter and three grandchildren.
Trustee Ida Johnson said Belluomini's retirement leaves tough shoes to fill.
"That's a loss," Johnson said. "He was outstanding, he was amazing. He made everything so clear. He does his homework. He has been very thorough in anything we asked."
Board President Kurt Kollmann said Belluomini kept everybody on track and has considerable knowledge about what it takes to build a school. He said it's very difficult to coordinate aspects of multimillion- dollar projects.
In his earlier years, Belluomini thought about becoming an architect, since he had always been interested in design. He received a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1972 from UCLA and followed that with a master's degree in urban planning in 1980 from California Polytechnic State University, Pomona.
Belluomini was the community development director from 1986-1990 in the city of Tracy, where 1,200 homes were built during that time. Before that he worked for the Merced County Planning Department from 1980-86, leaving as a senior planner.
From 1976-79, Belluomini was a volunteer for the Peace Corps, doing village planning in Botswana in southern Africa. He maintains friendships with Swedish and English colleagues he worked with there.
Superintendent Scott Scambray said the district has lost a trusted leader, an old friend and a living archive. He said Golden Valley, Buhach Colony and El Capitan high schools will forever bear the evidence of his work.
"Michael's contributions will endure over countless quizzes and tests and our students, staff and families are the eternal beneficiaries of his life's labors," Scambray said.
Overall, $200 million in high school facility improvements have been made, about 250 classrooms have been built and another 200 classrooms were modernized during Belluomini's tenure. From 1995 until 2007, he also served as the district's director of maintenance and operations.
A native of Bakersfield and the son of parents who immigrated to the United States from Lucca, Italy, Belluomini never liked the way Bakersfield looked. This fueled his desire to make developing communities more livable and attractive.
Travis Kirk, the district's capital facilities project manager, said Belluomini's contribution to the completion of El Capitan High will be of great value to the district.
"In an amazing 22-year career with MUHSD, Michael has made an impact that will be realized for generations to come," Kirk said. "From the construction of three comprehensive high schools to countless renovations throughout the district, Michael has always first and foremost put the needs of students and staff as his main priority. He will be missed."
Reporter Doane Yawger can be reached at (209) 385-2407 or firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Does education really teach you anything or is it just a status symbol that allows employers to sort individuals by pre-existing traits? Bryan Caplan has been debating this issue with his former professor, and now his coworker Tyler Cowen is joining in as well. All-in-all I find Cowen more persuasive, and think that for most countries, more education is probably better than less. However, I do want to question one aspect of his story. He argues that education allows people to reinforce their self-perceived characters in positive ways. Here is how he briefly puts it in his debate with Caplan:
Signaling models are important but they are not the only effect and of course a lot of signaling is welfare-improving for reasons of screening and sorting and character reenforcement.
It is only quickly mentioned here, but discussed at greater length in his most recent book, Create Your Own Economy (retitled, expanded, and in paperback here). The story is that education creates a framing effect which allows people to have a more positive narrative about themselves that induces better behavior. People see themselves as a college educated person, which makes them behave as they perceive college educated people to behave; perhaps reading more, working harder, attempting to be more cultured.
I completely agree with Cowen that the framing effect, or character reenforcement, of education is real. My problem with it is that it may be zero-sum, or even negative sum. It may be that the framing effect of college is simply to shed oneself of the burden of the negative framing effect of not going to college.
It is certainly a common refrain in TV, movies and yes, in real life, for non-graduates to explain some negative circumstance or inability to overcome a problem by saying “look, I didn’t go to college,” and then “I can’t…” or “I don’t…”, or some other restraint that fact places upon them. Absent such a framing effect they may believe their odds at achieving something are better, and so they would be willing to work harder at it.
One way to view this is that college sorts people into high-skilled and low-skilled pools, and then individuals perceive themselves as similar to their cohort. The perceived differences in the average skills of these pools is exaggerated because some of college is signaling, which allows those in the high-skilled pool to view themselves as higher skilled than they really are, and vice-versa for those in the low-skilled pool. For high-skilled people this induces positive behavior and for low-skilled this induces negative behavior.
This sorting would increase the disparity of outcomes between high-skilled and low-skilled individuals. Depending on the distribution of skills, a higher percent of the population going to college may increase the disparity in average skill levels between pools, and therefore the wider the disparity in framing effects. (Has this affect exacerbated growing income inequality?)
I’m completely prepared to change my mind about this, but as far as I can tell while it’s true that college creates framing effects and character reenforcement, it’s unclear whether the net effect of this is to induce overall better or worse behavior, and whether the positive effect on college graduates outweigh the negative effect on non-graduates.

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Salt is more than just the condiment households use to enhance or improve the flavour of a meal. In fact, salt has historically made human’s life easier. Civilizations have used this mineral to preserve their food; communities were established based on how close the salt source was. You might be surprised to know the Latin word salary comes from salt because it was used as currency. And yet we think we can only use salt for cooking purposes today. You will want to take a closer look at this food seasoning because you have not been using it to its full potential. Take a look at 15 easy salt hacks to help you around the house. You may want to buy an extra box next time you are doing your grocery shopping. Another benefit: replacing harmful chemicals with salt will make your home more green.Mix 1/4 cup of baking soda with 1/4 cup of salt. Pour it into the drain. Follow with half a cup of vinegar and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Let the hot water run from the faucet to flush everything down completely.
When you place your flowers in a vase with water, don’t forget to add a pinch of salt. The flowers will bloom longer.
If you accidentally dropped an egg, don’t panic. Pour enough salt to cover the mess. Leave it for 15 minutes and wipe it up afterwards with a paper towel.
For pots and pans that have months if not years of grease stain and build up, they can still be saved. Sprinkle salt liberally and add water. Let this mix sit for 10 minutes. With a cloth or sponge, simply wipe the stains off.
When your cleaning sponges are full of dirt and stains, give them a salt bath. Mix 1/4 cup of salt and two cups of water in a container, place the sponge in the mix, and leave it overnight. You will have a new sponge to work with in the morning.
When a grease fire starts, do not pour water on it! Spill a large amount of salt over the fire. Doing this cuts off the oxygen and puts out the fire quickly.
You may have replaced your iron when you couldn’t get melted residue off. Now put a piece of wax paper on a flat surface, and pour a large amount of salt on it. Set the iron on high, run it over the salt for approximately one minute. It will remove all the residue off.
Mix a cup of salt with a cup of turpentine. Wearing safety gloves, put a good amount on a sponge to scrub the stains off. Make sure you have your windows open for ventilation.
Blot out the excess wine with a wet, cotton cloth. Sprinkle a large amount of salt to cover the affected area. Let it sit and vacuum over the spot.
In a wine bucket with ice, add water, and salt. Gently placing and twisting the wine bottle, moves the salt around. This will chill the white wine in no time.
On your dishwasher’s detergent cup, pour 2/3 of a cup of baking soda, three drops of regular dish soap, and add salt until the dispenser is almost full. Just turn on the washer like normal.
Make a paste using salt and lemon juice. Rub it on the stain and let it dry. If you can put the garments outside to dry, that would be even better. Put the clothes in the washing machine to complete the process.
Mix salt, baking soda, and peppermint for your naturally made toothpaste.
Take a good amount of sea salt and massage it on the scalp prior to washing your hair. The salt will help to remove the dead skin flakes off the head easier.
Mix salt and water in a spray bottle. Spray the areas you know the pesky insects are causing the most trouble like windows or doorways. This repels the ants. It is also safer route than using pesticides.


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Project Renewal's mission is to end the cycle of homelessness by empowering men and women to rebuild their lives with renewed health, homes and jobs.
DHS first partnered with Project Renewal in the early 1990s to provide shelter and comprehensive program services to homeless adults. Over the last 20+ years, this relationship has developed and expanded; currently, Project Renewal operates four DHS-sponsored shelters, which serve more than 600 individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse histories. At these sites, clients receive the help they need to further their recoveries and prepare to move into permanent homes.
Although most of Project Renewal's clients face a variety of challenges, the organization has worked with DHS to successfully help even long-term stayers exit shelter. Just last year, Project Renewal staff assisted 456 men and women to transition from shelters into homes, with 94 percent of these individuals still housed after six months.
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Yanky Daskal and the Malchus choir sang the powerful song Vihi Noam from Motty Steinmetz‘s new album. Joined with them was the wonderchild Dovid Pollack, together with Yanky Rubin‘s musical accompaniment. The performance was part of the wedding of R’ Mordechai Greenwald’s son’s wedding.
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CG’s hair is grizzled & yellow from peroxide baths & age,
like the hibiscus he coaxed into bloom, held gentle
between the rope-warped joints of his middle & ring fingers
to show me at six—just old enough to repeat his syllables
back to him, too young to remember. His eyes didn’t stop
flicking over the flora he rooted in broken PVC piping—
this was his watermark on the mountain, his chaos
garden with Biblical names he would exhale low
like still waters. I’ve returned, walked the gravel
like a ghost trying to fit my sneakers where his boots fell.
The peroxide didn’t save him; nature has retaken the slopes,
greens & browns billowing up from run-off ditches,
shading the pretty, delicate things out of existence.
My eyes flick: up to the dilapidated house, to the gully
left of the road, to the mass of summer swallowing the rise.
I am my grandfather, searching for something that can’t be found,
but there! Bursts of color! Pieces of his weathered soul
resilient against time — a decade passed & still, his blood
in generations. I did not understand, childhood a blanket
over my eyes, the tenderness of his cattle-drive fingers
as he cupped a life in his hands, not plucking it. Now,
a bloom on the gravel by our feet: yellow, but laced
with death. I stoop to one knee, brush the clay from its lips.
Riley Woods is a recent graduate of Stetson University. His work covers a variety of topics, often in an attempt to peel back the layers of self and societal formations. He will be attending the University of Montana's MFA program for poetry in the fall. His work has appeared in Oberon Poetry Magazine, Backlash Press, Obra/Artifact, and The Bees are Dead.