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We Are Hiring
23 March, 2023
We are seeking people for various roles in our organisation. If you're passionate about inclusion and want to be part of a team to influence change, learn more about our current opportunities.
Community Attitudes Survey
18 January, 2023
We are running a survey in community attitudes together with Flinders University. We want to hear from people who live with intellectual disability about how the attitudes of others impact them. The findings will be used in a report to the Australian government.
Incorporation of the Livable Housing Design Guide Standards into the National Construction Code
18 August, 2022
Today we joined several organisations to urge the State Government to support and mandate the minimum accessibility standards for new residential construction projects based on the Livable Housing Design silver standards under the National Construction Code 2022.
Get started and build your SKILLs!
25 January, 2022
We’re going digital with the SKILL workshops! Do you want to learn how to build your best life? Are you interested in building an NDIS plan with the supports that you want? Reach your goals, choose your own adventure and more!
We are looking for ideas on how to support inclusion!
25 November, 2021
Do you have an idea about how to support inclusive neighbourhoods in South Australia, where diversity is welcomed and people genuinely belong? Where local people make sure that other local people who are at increased risk of isolation or marginalisation are valued and included?
Share a voice memo via iPhone
18 August, 2021
This page gives instructions how to email a voice memo from your phone. Your voice memo may be used on the Purple Orange Podcast.
20 July, 2021
Our Voice SA members recently participated in a research study by Flinders University. They talked about what is loneliness and what helps to make people feel better.
EYDN Co-design Groups
6 April, 2021
EYDN is looking for people with lived experience of disability to join their co-design group. You will get a chance to collaborate with EYDN on developing their new programs using your lived experience.
What is Our Voice SA?
14 December, 2020
We made this video to show off the life-changing work of Our Voice SA, a self-advocacy group run by and for people with intellectual disability.
Royal Commission Education and Learning FAQs
1 December, 2020
Education and learning is a key area of inquiry for the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (the Disability Royal Commission). The right to education is not only a right of every child and young person with disability, but it is also critical to achieving social transformation for people with disability through empowerment, inclusion and the unlocking of human potential.
SA Safeguarding Task Force interim report now available!
13 July, 2020
The South Australian Safeguarding Task Force was established in May 2020 to investigate gaps in safeguarding practices for people living with disability in SA. The Task Force's interim report, which addresses gaps and provides recommendations on safeguarding practices, is now available.
Policy Submission: National Transport Commission's discussion on automated vehicle trials in Australia
8 July, 2020
We have submitted our recommendations to the National Transport Commission about its review of guidelines for trials of automated vehicles in Australia.
How to manage stress and anxiety as COVID-19 rules relax
30 June, 2020
As Australia relaxes its COVID-19 restrictions, we know that it is important to hear from people living with disability about their experience as they may have different perspective, challenges and insight. So we reached out to five people, who each live with a different disability, about their thoughts and their tips on managing anxiety and stress as restrictions change.
What Do You Make Decisions About?
18 June, 2020
In our final video of the self-advocacy series with Our Voice SA, Gavin and Libby tell us about making your own decisions.
Equality Lawyers Free First Consultation Offer
29 May, 2020
Equality Lawyers is now offering a free 30-minute consultation via Zoom conference or phone until 31 July 2020. The first consultation is a great way for people with disability and their families to better understand their legal rights and what the next steps could be.
Podcast about Employment Stories
19 May, 2020
Are you living with disability and working in retail or aged or disability care? We are looking for people to share their employment stories for our next podcast.
5 Ways to Stay Connected During COVID-19
21 April, 2020
COVID-19 has had a big impact on the way we live our lives, especially when it comes to social interactions. As more of us stay home to control the spread of the virus, we must use different ways to stay connected with friends and family. This article shares 5 ways you can stay connected with others during COVID-19.
What We're Working On At Purple Orange
6 April, 2020
We want to keep you updated during this period while we are working at home during COVID-19. This page provides information on the current projects we are working on at JFA Purple Orange, and how they will help people living with disability.
6 April, 2020
It’s important to stay well and take care of yourself and others during this period. This coping calendar by Action For Happiness has 30 great self care ideas on how you can look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
Our changed arrangements due to the pandemic
1 April, 2020
To support the wellbeing of our staff, we have closed our office building and all staff will be working from alternative locations. The phone numbers remain the same if you need to contact us during business hours.
Become a member of Purple Orange’s new co-design council
24 February, 2020
Purple Orange is seeking expressions of interest from people living with disability and family members in SA who would like to be a member of our new Co-design Council (CDC).
Men: Let's Talk About Connection
24 January, 2020
Everyone needs to feel connected, but a lot of men - disability or not - just aren’t connected enough. But how can men who are feeling disconnected, build connection? I sat down with three men, at different stages and ages of life to discuss their experiences of creating connection.
We Need To Talk About Sex
21 January, 2020
Christine Priest knew she wanted to experience sex, but didn't think she ever would. She had to reach her own breaking point, before breaking through the stigma and assumptions that prevented her from seeing herself as a sexual being. Now she's sharing her story, with that hope that others will feel empowered to discuss their needs. Check out our latest podcast episode where Christine urges us to talk about sex.
Royal Commission FAQs
1 January, 2020
We have developed a set of FAQs to support the community in understanding various aspects of the Disability Royal Commission. The responses included in this document are from publicly available information included on the Disability Royal Commission website. We will update this document from time to time as more information becomes available.
Advocate and Activist: Colin Hiscoe (Reinforce)
14 November, 2019
There is an empty champagne bottle, proudly displayed as a trophy, in the office of Reinforce, an advocacy group for adults living with intellectual disability.
JFA Purple Orange Achievements
18 October, 2019
This infographic shows some of the important work that JFA Purple Orange completed between July 2018 - June 2019.
Youth led program for more inclusive schools
19 September, 2019
School is an important time in all of our lives. It’s when we explore what we like to do, learn social skills and begin to develop our identity. But school isn’t all self-discovery and excitement; students face pressure academically and socially. These things are challenging for everyone, but if a school doesn’t support its students to be fully included, it’s even harder.
Peer Networks are Great!
30 August, 2019
Are you part of a peer network? A peer network is a group of people who come together as equals for a common goal.
Learn to become your own storyteller.
30 July, 2019
Purple Orange is running its first workshop in audio storytelling – for free! Over the course of 8 weeks, you will learn how to interview, record, write for radio, structure your story and edit it all together. You must live with disability to be eligible for this workshop. Don't wait - apply today! For this first course we can only accept 5 participants.
Claiming your right to risk when you live with disability
22 July, 2019
When Ellen Fraser-Barbour was 19, she decided to travel on her own to India. Everyone told her it was a bad idea. "You are crazy," they said. "You are deaf. You are blind! You can't travel on your own!" But Ellen decided that was their anxiety. It wasn't her anxiety. So she persevered with her plan.
Voice. Treaty. Truth. Working Together for a Shared Future.
12 July, 2019
At Purple Orange, our aim is to create a world where all people who live with disability get a fair go in life. That won’t happen unless Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are listened to, respected, included and given choice and control over how they live their lives, as their community also includes people who live with disability.
Breaking Down Barriers One Snap at a Time
20 June, 2019
Headshot Day was organised by Belle Owen and Lisa Gascoigne of Y Connect. Belle explained about the work they do, and why they organised Headshot day.
Listen to the podcast: Let's Talk About Straws!
15 April, 2019
We know something needs to be done about plastic waste, which is why campaigns to ban the straw are gaining momentum. But could banning the straw create another problem with dire consequences for many?
SA’s first Disability Inclusion Plan – have your say!
21 March, 2019
The consultation period for the South Australian Government’s first Disability Inclusion Plan has now opened.
Have your say by Thursday 28 March 2019
15 March, 2019
The Commonwealth Government has announced plans to commence a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
Tell us about your experience with the NDIS
18 October, 2018
JFA Purple Orange is excited to invite NDIS Participants (or someone responding on behalf of an NDIS participant) to take part in a survey about their experience. Fi
Information Kit for NDIS Stakeholders
6 September, 2018
There is an information kit for NIDS stakeholders about the new Commonwealth government agency called the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission).
New Website & Logo Marks Commitment to Storytelling
3 September, 2018
Storytelling has the power to build community, inspire action, and change the way we view the world. That's why we're dedicated to sharing stories of the people our organisation exists for.
Teaming up with Our Voice SA
2 September, 2018
We are thrilled to be assisting Our Voice SA, a self-advocacy organisation for people living with intellectual disability, on an important project about engaging with the NDIS and connecting with community.


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Udegram cemetary near the archeological site of the ancient city of Barikot in Swat Valley Afghanistan. Preliminary dating places it at 3000 yrs old. Thought to be a site of one of the battles of Alexander the Great.
Hadwara: Three Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were neutralised in Magam area of Handwara district in North Kashmir, said Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday. State DGP S P Vaid hailed the security force for their “excellent work” in counterpoising the three terrorists.
Pakistan govt has failed to deliver: UK diplomat - The Express Tribune - The Express Tribune Pakistan govt has failed to deliver: UK diplomatThe Express TribuneIt is unusual for a diplomat to publicly discuss Pakistans domestic political issues. But the British envoy justified the move by suggesting that the current events were worthy of inviting a... - http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGe47vVfEjp_TQmsFha7r_1u3TUIQurl=http://tribun
Masuleh, Iran Masuleh is a breathtakingly beautiful village located in the Talesh mountains. The interesting about Masuleh are the streets. The village is so steep, they had to make the streets on top of the flat roofs of the houses below.
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Mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam, Pakistan. Mazar-e-Quaid, also known as the Jinnah Mausoleum or the National Mausoleum, is the final resting place of Quaid-e-Azam (Great Leader). The monumental tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

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1) Download the AstroStart SmartStart app
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To make full use of the powerful Directed SmartStart App, you need to have the SmartStart hardware and a compatible AstroStart system installed in your car. There are a couple of options:
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After you have AstroStart SmartStart installed in your car by an Authorized AstroStart Dealer, you will receive an email with login instructions for MySmartStart.com.


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k&k kultkom develops event and project ideas - and in addition, concepts for specific target groups. We form abstract ideas and complicated contexts in to concrete pictures for you and your audience.
Programm coordination for urban culture and networking
k&k kultkom developed a specific concept for the "Programm coordination for urban culture and networking 2015-2017" by the municipal District Office Mitte - Department for Art and Culture that is concerned with the actual urban developments of the district as well as the existing cultural and artistic potential. The focus is on initiating cooperations and exploring the role and meaning of cultural relations and visualization of ressources in the co-creation and reinforcement of public culture and creative artists. Different kinds of project formats serve to cover all topics of this programm coordination, and at the same time it is a concept that is based on an open-ended process. Following projects already took place within the programm coordination: StadtKunstGolf (CityArtGolf), miKrOPROJEKTE 2016 (micro projects), MACHT! a summercamp. In the remaining one-and-a-half years further projects will take place: Pop-up-Consulting plattforms, FRÜHSTÜCKS FERN SEHEN (Breakfast TV) and more miKrOPROJEKTE (micro projects).
k&k kultkom is responsible for the concept and project development and does the productions and implementations of all project formats that took and will take place within the context of the programm coordination.
Project initiator | Municipal District Office Mitte - Department for Art and Culture
Financing | Network Funds - Social City
Project volume | 65.000 euros

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While several studies [53, 54] and expert advisory groups [55, 56] have shown that early enteral feeding is beneficial in the management of critically ill patients, no study has addressed the question of whether the avoidance of pancreatic stimulation during feeding early in the course of acute pancreatitis hastens the resolution of the acute inflammatory response and the duration of disease. The observation by the Glasgow group  that outcome was no different whether patients were fed by stomach or 'jejunum' [(it is likely that most patients received duodenal feeding] does not address this concern, as our
investigations have shown that the stimulatory effect of feeding is no different whether the diet is taken as a drink or infused directly into the duodenum , and studies of Vu et al. showed that feeding in the proximal jejunum still stimulates secretion . Consequently, both forms of feeding were stimulatory, and it remains possible that neither were better than no feeding, particularly in view of the observed high mortality rates of 20-30%. Although clinical deterioration has not been commonly recognized in the enteral vs. parenteral feeding trials, we published compelling evidence of exacerbation in a patient with necro-tizing disease during advancement of enteral feeding, based on the combination of clinical signs (abdominal pain), blood tests (increased WBC) and CT scanning (extension of necrosis) . Furthermore, objective evidence that the injured pancreas can still respond to enteral stimulation was obtained from our measurements of secretion in patients with severe necrotizing disease fed by enteral and parenteral nutrition . We are not alone in observing exacerbation of disease during enteral feeding . Following from this, we are concerned that conventional enteral feeding may be providing a mixed bag of benefits and risks in patients with acute pancreatitis.
Finally, it must be remembered that enteral feeding, like TPN, has its own difficulties and complications. We are surprised that the Glasgow group did not encounter problems when trying to feed patients with necrotizing disease by NG tube, as it is our experience that most have gastric outlet obstruction due to compression of the distal stomach and duodenum by the inflammatory mass (Fig. 5.5). Unless a second decompression tube is used, which would also be counter-productive as it would prevent effective feeding, the risk of aspiration and pulmonary complications in ICU patients would be greatly increased [40, 57].
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Trying To Lose Weight Can Be Tough. But... Not Losing Weight and Gaining What You Lost Back, Sucks. If you've ever felt that no matter what you do to lose weight nothing seems to work. If you've ever felt that there has got to be some kind of a system or way to lose weight...but just have not found it yet.

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I received an application for a Juniper MasterCard for my business.
So is this a good thing? it has
0% apr for the first 13 months on initial balance transfers
up to 5% cash back
No earnings Limit (not sure what this means)
No annual fee
Would love feed back. I need to mail this back by 9/19. I didn't even realize I had this application and just found it on my desk when looking for something else.
Edited to ask what personal credit score do I need to apply for this?
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If you simply transfer a balance to Bank Atlantic 0%APR promo deal, do you have to worry about Juniper rate-jacking you?
I would not be putting any purchases on the card. I would simply be moving a fairly large balance to the card and keeping it there for 15 months at 0%
Is there anytihng they can do to screw me over?
They approved my mom for 20k, we moved 20k to the card with BT.
I have been paying $200/month for the last 13 months and they have done nothing.

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Currently the Washington State Department of Licensiing, the Washington Department of Agriculture, and the Washington Real Estate Commission have all approved InterNACHI’s courses: www.nachi.org/washington
That is something! Good work!
Not involved with setting of rules? No discipline actions?
Worthless. Sad for you guys. It is continually frustrating that HI’s cannot be involved with any legislative procedure that affects them.
It is all about government, and control, and all at the whims of the lobbying and contributing from the REA’s and crony associations.
As is typical of about any bureaucrat, she completely avoids the fact that the LAW states there cannot be more than 2 members of any organization on the Board. Not a rule, not a code, not a suggestion, the friggin codified LAW passed by the State Legislature and signed by the Governor.
The wording is not ambiguous and the fact that the DOL is attempting to bypass the LAW by changing the definition of “member”, is just to hide the incompetence of the Department for failing to perform their duties.
The DOL should not be “asking” people to inactivate their association membership. They should be requiring it as a condition of the appointment, and in accordance with STATE LAW.
So Stephen, you are claiming that they are, in essence, saying… if you are a wolf, just say you aren’t while you are in the hen house, and we won’t count you as a wolf. Is that about it?
I don’t care what they say, membership is membership is membership. You either are a member or you are not a member. One or the other. Saying you are not a member but still receiving referrals or having your name and information made available through an organization makes you a member and somewhat beholden to that organization.
When certain Board members state IN WRITING on state provided documents that, “we should get rid of this language just like ASHI did in their SOP”, that shows the bias that exists. The State SOP should not be compared to the ASHI SOP, or the InterNACHI SOP, or the NAHI SOP. It is the State SOP.
The DOL does not act by itself regardless of what Ms. Jarvis states. EVERY rule or change to do with home inspectors is run past the BOARD first. They discuss, vote, and that recommendation is sent to the DOL Director to proceed with public hearings. Nothing, since the HI laws were enacted in 2009, has gone to the Director for changing without agreement and recommendation by the BOARD.
We recently heard that the board governing the NHIE (national home inspector exam) had 1 or more board members that were long time died in the wool ASHI members sign up with other home inspector associations so the board could say they represent ALL associations AND are not just run by their mother that hatched them…
If/when all these stets know the truth about whose behind the Curtin…LOL
There are two problems in Washington State:
First, InterNACHI members, in general, don’t apply to be on the licensing board. They are busy running their businesses. The licensing boards are mostly (not always) full of power trippers.
Second, Washington State loves InterNACHI. They approve all of our home inspection courses, they approved Inspection Universe, their Department of Agriculture approved our WDO course, their real estate commission approved our courses for agents, etc. We just don’t have any damages here to complain about.
Just remember. ALL those classes were first approved by the original, BALANCED Board. Since they were previously approved, the DOL would be hard pressed to change their mind midstream.
You never know what will happen with a brand new course that was not previously approved.
I wonder how an ethics course will go…LMAO…


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David C Fisher, the author of Catching the Contagious Yawn, shares his thoughts on what it's like to be a new author!
Did you always dream of becoming an author?
It's not something I had considered up until 18 months or so ago. I didn't have any dreams or aspirations of being a writer or something I have actively pursued. For many years I have noted down little rhymes, expressions or observations but primarily for my own amusement with no intention of them ever seeing the light of day. It was really just a self-indulgent collection of madness and probably a bit moody and cynical. However, over the last couple of years, I was my best friend's best man and I also had my own wedding speech to prepare and these opportunities provided me with a creative outlet for my writing. Since then, it has clearly stimulated something in me and this story wandered through my mind and developed really quickly that I was thinking about it quite a lot and it was irritating me at night when I was trying to sleep so I decided to note it down and just to get it out of my head already. Once it was written and it took reasonable shape, I thought I might as well submit it and see what happens. Thankfully the story is much more light-hearted than some of my early musings. I am a reasonably private person so I didn't tell anyone I had done this, not even my sister Hilary, who on submission, I advised would ilustrate the tale!
What was your first job?
Does a paperboy count? If not, my first job was working in the bakery of a local supermarket. After school hours and early Saturday starts before playing football. It was great looking back. It really helps your personal development, being treated as an adult with responsibility and accountability in your job and then gives you some freedom to make your own choices and do things independently with your own money. I also really enjoyed the interactions with a wide range of people, forming some unlikely friendships across generations which I think really helps you to grow socially.
How did you come about writing your book? Was that your intention or did you start writing for fun?
I really just wrote the story to get it out of my head, to be honest! I remember my sister Katy telling me when I was at University and struggling to sleep before exams that I should write down what's going through my head as that should clear my mind and allow me to sleep - I used to awaken to all sorts of madness scribbling down in the morning. So I suppose that's how it happened, it wasn't a conscious decision to write a children's book, it was more than components of the story, characters, lines, or bits of the plot that would come into my head and go round and round stopping me from sleeping so that is really what drove me to write the narrative. I suppose it has filled a void to allow me to write and that combined with having a 4-year-old son perhaps a children's story was a natural progression.
What was your life like before you became an author?
Very simple to be honest. With a 4-year-old, my life revolves around him and free time is prioritised spending it as a family and putting most of my energy into building an environment where he will hopefully enable him to thrive. I like to spend a little bit of time on my own and manage to get out on my road bike or for a run when possible. I can get really quite grumpy if I haven't done any exercise so I am definitely proof of exercise being good for mental health.
Did you face any struggles before becoming an author? If so, how did you overcome them?
I don't want to sound dismissive or condescending as I appreciate that for some, this is a dream to have work published but I was quite fortunate in that this was the first time I have ever submitted any work. The story came to me very quickly and the main narrative didn't take much more than a day or so. I then tinkered around with it prior to submission. I didn't really take it too seriously as I had no idea that it would get published. Perhaps that it is a little scruffy is a nice reflection of the author - sort of like the way dogs end up looking like their owners or is that the other way round? I heard Noel Gallagher speaking of the writing Don't Look Back in Anger and if he had realised the impact it would have on people's lives, he would never have finished it. Not that I am comparing myself to his songwriting or impact on a generation but I get his point and can relate to that as if I was to re-read any of my work, I would probably make some changes.
Now that you are a published author, how has yourlife changed, if at all?
No, not yet thankfully. Although I speak to Hilary (Illustrator) on the phone a lot more than I did previously. I have never sought out fame or attention, I have no social media presence and try to avoid unnecessary distractions. I am very fortunate to be surrounded by great people, family and friends and I really put most of my energy into the most simple things in life - me with family, a good sit down in the pub with friends, going to gigs, watching sport or listening to football and cricket on the radio whilst cooking.
Can you please describe a typical day in your life now?
I think like everyone else, every day feels as if it has been the same for the past 12 months of lockdown. Our son provides a natural alarm clock at the back of 6 or so and we slowly come to life aided by coffee. My wife and I are both working from home and scramble through each day to dinner, bath and bedtime and get an hour or so of TV in the evening, followed by a few pages of a book before crashing out. I try and squeeze in some exercise whether it is a lunchtime run, early morning cycle or Boot Camp class.
What is the most memorable moment of your life as an author?
I suppose revealing the book to Our family via a Zoom call was quite memorable. As a reasonably private person, I had managed to persuade my family, to keep quiet about the book. I was eager to avoid the attention and questions that may come with it and when I had very little idea about the publishing process. So we decided to wait until we had received the hard copies of the books and dropped off copies with my parents, sister Katy and sent a copy to my brother and then organised a Kids Quiz Zoom call to reveal the book. It was great to see the surprised faces of my nieces and nephew and hearing them read the story. I think my poor Mum is still in shock of it all even today. Katy is a teacher and took the book into her class for World Book Day and ever since she has been inundated with her class writing their own stories so it is funny to think what impact a silly story can have on their imaginations. Or perhaps they think if he can do it, anyone can!
In a few words, how would you describe your experience with Pegasus Publishers?
Between Hilary and myself, we are really grateful to the publishers for taking a chance on a novice author and illustrator. They have shown, and continue to do so, a huge amount of trust in us both to allow us complete creative freedom to design and structure the story exactly as we wish from front to back cover. I think this has been the best thing is that we have been able to share this experience as siblings. At times through the process, we have probably both been riddled with a bit of self-doubt knowing that our work will be out in the public domain but I think we balance that out with a belief in each other. To work together has been hugely rewarding and we will always be grateful to Pegasus for the opportunity.
Why did you choose Pegasus Publishers?
I submitted the manuscript to two online publishers who both accepted the story and requested sample illustrations. The first publisher advised of their preference to use an existing illustrator but I had already been sold on the concept of working with Hilary. She has a remarkable ability to take the nonsense in my head and capture it through her illustrations and bring it to life. I think having a shared upbringing, very similar sense of humour, love of indie music and mutual adoration of Andy Murray has helped to create an underlying creative synergy we didn't know existed. I didn't really fancy explaining what I had written to another illustrator or over analysing the work, it all just made sense to Hilary and she has captured it through her drawings. The creative freedom granted to us both by Pegasus really vindicated our choice and we didn't hesitate to offer our second story to them.
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This week the game is ENJOY and is sponsored by Blue Moon Scrapbooking and the prize is a $20:00 voucher. Be sure to check out all the fantastic goodies they have for sale and they have free p&p in the US if you spend $50:00.
So here's this week's game - a window box layout. We are looking for a window box pattern which could be 4 squares or 4 matching embellishments or 4 holes or ..........
And not being ready to give up on the watercolours just yet here is my card:
I made my window boxes using a square acrylic block. I inked a fine line just round the edges of the block with distress ink - stocked at Blue Moon Scrapbooking - and then spritzed it with water and stamped it onto watercolour card. It makes this sort of ombre effect with the colour fading towards the centre - very subtle and pretty.
Once I'd stamped the four windows I left them to dry - not my best thing the having to wait a while! The wait accomplished I stamped my image straight on top of the windows using a Memento ink pad - also available at Blue Moon Scrapbooking. I then used a watercolour brush to stretch the green out at the bottom where the stamp was not quite wide enough.
I finished the card off by colouring the poppies and stamping the butterflies and sentiment. And of course a Wink of Stella to sparkle up the butterflies. I'm thinking this would make a good sympathy card because of the poppies and sentiment.
Stamps: Inkylicious, Poppy Lea; Clearly Besotted, Remember
Inks: Ranger distress ink, faded jeans; Memento, bamboo leaves, tuxedo black
EmbellishmentS: Wink of Stella, clear
So that's my take on the ENJOY inspiration. Hope it may have sparked an idea with you and I'll look forward to visiting your blogs again this week to see your fabulous creations.
Thanks for looking today!

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MacMillan Tucker & Mackay can help you get compensation following an accident in many ways. You are entitled to benefits from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia ( ICBC) whether or not you are at fault, but if you are not at fault, we can also help you recover damages from the driver who caused the accident.
If you come to us for a free consultation, we will help you decide whether you should pursue an accident claim. We will also answer your questions about claims, including questions about time limitations, the process of recovering damages and your chances of winning your claim.
Claiming For Damages
Our Surrey, White Rock and Langley injury lawyers can help:
- Gather evidence for your case, useful both in proving fault and in proving the effects of your accident
- Put you in touch with professionals and specialists who can accurately assess your injuries and provide good, timely treatment
- If necessary, hire economists, accountants and other professionals who can help us quantify how much your life will be affected by those injuries
We will try as much as possible to negotiate for a good settlement, as taking a claim to court can be lengthy and expensive. However, if the other side is not willing to give you fair compensation, we will defend your interests in court.
Our lawyers have had extensive experience dealing with the ICBC and personal injury cases of all kinds, from whiplash to serious head injury. We know what we're doing. We will stay in touch with you to answer all of your questions, monitor your progress and provide advice as your situation changes.
MacMillan, Tucker & Mackay will help you pursue a claim for:
- Pain and suffering, loss of amenities and loss of recreational activities
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity if you are disabled
- Loss of housekeeping abilities
- Compensation for relatives who may have cared for you while you were injured (in-trust claims)
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Future cost of care if your doctor believes you will continue to need treatment, help around the house or care for yourself or others
You will not pay us until you have been compensated.
For more information on pursuing an accident claim, contact us at 604-256-6420 for a free consultation. Our office is wheelchair-accessible, and there is ample parking in the rear.

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Everybody’s favourite bovine bash, Groovin’ The Moo, just started it’s run across rural Australia over the weekend. To help get your ears and eyes warmed up for the festival’s arrival to Maitland Showground on Saturday 9 May, we’ve put together our Top 5 Picks for this year’s line-up…
They may look like just a couple of lads fresh outta Manchester, but this Sydney trio’s performance packs one hell of a punch. We were lucky enough to catch them at BIGSOUND last year and they absolutely killed it. Drop everything and see these guys!
Get schooled in the Teaches of Peaches. This gender-bending electro-rocker is infamous for her wild and sexed-up stage antics, so if you want an eye-opening-jaw-dropping performance, make sure you pay Peaches a visit…
2. The Preatures
Everyone fell in love with The Preatures upon the release of their 2013 EP Is This How You Feel? Now, the Sydney rockers are finally back on Australian shores after making waves across Europe and the US touring their debut 2014 album, Blue Planet Eyes. Be sure to catch them at GTM before they flitter off overseas again.
This 9-piece soul powerhouse are one of the most exciting live bands out there right now, complete with a horn section AND an amazing pocket-rocket of a front-woman, Nkechi Anele.
5. Tkay Maidza
19 year-old Tkay Maidza is Australian rap’s latest wunderkind, compared to the likes of M.I.A. and Azealia Banks. Last year saw her come into the hip-hop/rap consciousness with tracks like “U-Huh” and “Switch Lanes”, and she continues to make her make with her latest release, “M.O.B.”. Bring your best twerking game to this set.
What: Groovin The Moo 2015
Where: Maitland Showground
When: Saturday 9th May
More information: http://2015.gtm.net.au/mtl-home.html


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Handmade Natural Crochet Shoulder Bag
This stunning bag is hand crocheted by local artisans in Vietnam. It is made with 100% natural materials and features long double shoulder straps, blended into the bag to create the gorgeous slouchy style that is so in right now. This bag also features a zip to keep your belongings safe.
The perfect bag to throw over your shoulder for a day roaming markets, wandering round town or lounging at the beach.


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Evidence-Based Oncology Practice: Competencies for Improved Patient Outcomes
Kelley D. Mayden, MSN, FNP, AOCNP®, IAC
Legacy Wellmont Cancer Institute, Bristol, Virginia
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Kelley D. Mayden, MSN, FNP, AOCNP®, IAC, Legacy Wellmont Cancer Institute, Ballad Health, 349 Island Road, Bristol, VA 24201. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.org
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Oncology advanced practice providers (APP) play a critical role in providing cancer care to patients and families. Given the rate of scientific advancement, APPs are challenged to keep with the pace of science and acquire tools for successful practice. One such tool is evidence-based practice (EBP). Mastery of the competencies is obligatory and will assist APPs with the incorporation of EBP into clinical practice, and thus ensure the highest quality of patient care, forge the best patient outcomes, and reduce health-care expenditures. Advanced practice providers who achieve competency and proficiency have a professional responsibility to mentor others and assume leadership roles to help cement EBP as the standard of care.
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Although we are still tracking some light snow and icy/snow covered roads, the biggest concern for the morning will be the frigid temperatures. We are starting off with temperatures a few degrees above/below zero. Due to a breezy wind this morning, our wind chill, or what it "feels" like is well below zero. Please bundle up with numerous layers as you head out this morning. You will likely need to keep all the layers on hand throughout the day as highs reach the teens and low 20s with lingering flurries possible. For a full look at the weekend, click on the "Weather" tab.
A hiker is OK after spending the night in the woods.
The hiker, who has not been identified, called Springs police around 11 p.m. Monday to report that he was near the Cutler Trail in North Cheyenne Canon, but had gotten lost. The hiker also told officers that his phone was about to die.
A search and rescue team was dispatched around 2 a.m. Tuesday. A couple of hours later, they were able to make verbal contact with him. Between 5 and 6 a.m. the team finally reached the hiker, who was in an embankment. The hiker was uninjured.
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The rapartiest Cardi B is arrested on suspicion of assault and creating an unsafe situation during a performance of the hip-hop trio Migos in a New York strip club at the end of August.
According to the entertainment platform TMZ will be the American artist, on the 29th of October are taken.
The 25-year-old Cardi B, which is actually Belcalis Almanzar is called, gave himself up last Monday.

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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Fujitsu Ltd. took the wraps off their flash memory joint venture, which will sell flash memory chips under the Spansion brand, the companies said on Monday.
FASL LLC is the name of the new joint venture, which builds upon a previous joint venture between the two companies known as Fujitsu AMD Semiconductor Ltd. The companies announced the new joint venture in March, hoping that by combining their assets and sales forces, they could capture more market share together than either company could individually.
AMD owns 60 percent of the US$3 billion joint venture, and Bertrand Cambou, formerly senior vice president of AMD's memory group, will be president and chief executive officer of FASL. Fujitsu Corporate Senior Vice President Toshihiko Ono will be chairman of the board of the new joint venture. The company will be headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, which is also the base of operations for AMD.
In the second quarter, AMD expects to pick up a few points of flash memory market share at the expense of rival Intel Corp., the market leader, AMD said during its first-quarter earnings conference call in April. Betting on a surge in demand for cell phones and personal digital assistants, Intel raised prices on its flash memory chips in the first quarter. That move caused some customers to look elsewhere, Intel executives said earlier this year.


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The purpose of the details offered the following will be show you the legal rights and duties under Delaware Unemployment insurance coverage rules and national PUA rules. Please read through this suggestions carefully.
Pandemic jobless help (PUA) provides unemployment payment to folks impacted by COVID-19. Folks who are 1) self-employed, 2) looking for part-time work, 3) don’t have sufficient operate history, or 4) usually would not be eligible for standard condition jobless value (UI), longer importance (EB), or Pandemic Emergency jobless settlement (PEUC) can register boasts for PUA.
PUA is offered to those individuals who end up being the breadwinner, or major support, as a result of loss of the head of household as a direct result of the pandemic. People who happened to be to start employment at the time of the pandemic or after may also be entitled to importance if their ability to start jobs got suffering from the pandemic.
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The first PUA regular perks amount may be the minimum quantity of $133.00. Within 21 times of filing the claim, your once a week profit amount can be set up based on documentation you upload showing your gross earnings for employment/net earnings for self-employment for not too long ago completed season (CY 2019) and you will be given a monetary determination. If you have lower or no reportable wages, your claim is going to be established at least PUA regular advantages level of $133.00. The maximum PUA once a week perks amount is actually $400.00. In the event that you differ along with your monetary perseverance, you may possibly inquire a etermination.
In the event that you differ aided by the number of your financial entitlement, you must found evidence of wages/income the previous season (CY 2019) and request a reconsideration of your financial prize. This request should be made before the termination of the PUA cycle, which is the day finishing December 26, 2020. A request for a monetary redetermination is usually to be published by e-mail to email@example.com or by standard mail to DUI Attn: neighborhood company 4425 N. Market St. Wilmington, DE 19802 In the event the wages/income for CY 2019 entitle you to definitely a higher once a week perks quantity, the Division is likely to make a redetermination and recalculate the advantages entitlement for the weeks you really have filed a certification for PUA.
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You must submit a regular claim for PUA benefits on the web at pua.delawareworks. It is vital that you lodge your once a week state on any day’s the few days adopting the Saturday of times you’re claiming. Assuming you’re declaring PUA importance the few days stopping 6/6/2020, you need to apply for recently using one of the weeks: 6/7/2020, 6/8/2020, 6/9/2020, 6/10/2020, 6/11/2020, 6/12/2020, or 6/13/2020.
In the once a week declare filing, you must self-certify under punishment of perjury you meet among indexed COVID-19 associated causes.
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With the identification of biologically active substances capable of causing changes in the human body, pharmacy directions have diverged significantly. One of them specializes in the production of medicines, while the other is looking for ways to get a substance similar in effect, but with the absence of adverse reactions.
Such developments allow the creation of various dietary supplements(legal anabolic steroids) that stimulate the body and have similar effects to drugs but are absolutely harmless and can be dispensed without a prescription.
Are steroids for bodybuilding legal? What are their alternatives?
Steroids are compounds that the human body produces on its own. They activate protective functions, stimulate metabolism, enhance the action of hormones, and in a certain way, have a positive effect on muscles and bone apparatus.
Therefore, since their detection in pharmacology, attempts have been made to create artificial analogs of steroids. Today they constitute a group of drugs, most often injected, which are used to treat diseases such as muscular dystrophy. They act quite aggressively in the body; an overdose can cause severe destructive changes and even death.
Another group of drugs developed by the biochemical direction is the so-called legal steroids. These are bioactive additives consisting of a certain combination of plant components, which, upon entering the body, have a steroid-like effect on it.
They also stimulate hormonal, nervous, regenerative functions but do not contain synthetic and animal origin ingredients. They are sold over the counter and come in capsule or tablet form.
The recognized leader in the production of such drugs is the Crazy Bulk company, whose product range includes:
D-Bal – an analog of Dianabol (methandrostenolone), which is used to accelerate the building of muscle mass and strength,
HGH-X2 – an analog of somatropin – growth hormone, a combination of ingredients that stimulate the pituitary gland for the secretion of the hormone by the body itself and does not contain animal origin components.
Anvarol – an analog of Anvar, is used to reduce fat and also affect visceral (internal) fat deposits.
Anadrole is an analog of oxymetholone (Anadrol), a steroid that improves strength and endurance. It works by stimulating erythrocyte activity.
Testo Max is an analog of Sustanon. It increases testosterone levels in the blood due to its natural secretion, without the presence of synthetic analogs.
Winsol is an analog of danazol, which promotes extreme fat burning but does not lead to stenosis, dystrophy of the heart muscle, or excessive moisture loss.
Trenorol – an analog of trenbolone, effective for building muscle mass with a constant increase in strength indicators. It acts due to the secretion and saturation of blood with nitrogen without hormonal components in the composition.
Clenbutrol – an analog of Clenbuterol used to achieve lean mass without fat content. It provides the body with energy during fat burning without causing borderline conditions due to extreme moisture loss.
Decaduro is an analog of Durabolin – an aggressive steroid, the action of which destroyed cartilage tissue. It allows you to combine a set of muscle mass and excessive physical exertion to preserve the bone apparatus and a constant increase in strength indicators.
As a rule, such supplements contain a combination of amino acids, vitamins, and plant extracts that stimulate the body and activate fat burning and muscle building. Using them will give the athlete the desired effect but will not cause destructive changes in the internal organs and the cardiovascular system.
How do you distinguish illegal steroids from legal and natural ones?
Safe steroids – 5 main differences
Trade-in goods for beauty and health are quite profitable, as most people strive to maintain good spirits and attractiveness as long as possible. You can distinguish a drug hazardous to health from a high-quality product(which is for sale on crazybulk.com) through the following ways:
Legal steroids are capsules or tablets. The complete course is delivered in a plastic jar with a sealed lid. Ampoules, glass jars, blisters are a sign of prohibited pharmacology.
Legal steroids are labeled on the carton with the full active formulation indicating the exact dosage of each component. Only four types of ingredients can be present in such biologics – amino acids, vitamins, plant extracts, and trace elements.
Information about the manufacturer and the means of contacting him should be as complete as possible so that you can get advice directly and not from the sales representative. Check out crazybulk.com to buy the best legal steroids online.
Legal steroids never contain testosterone. These are: Winstrol, Parobolan, Pustanon, Somatropin, Trenbolone, Stanozolol, Masteron, Primobolan, Boldenone. As a rule, steroid-containing drugs are single-component injection solutions.
Legal Steroids for Sale Online. Crazybulk.com or GNC?
Official online purchase without a prescription and medical examination are the only conditions for selling legal steroids. If it is recommended to consult a doctor before buying, then such a product is not legal. In most parts of the world, the sale of steroids is illegal. You should order legal steroids at www.crazybulk.com instead of GNC, to get a money-back guarantee and the best price.
Review and rating of legal steroids
#1. D-Bal (DIANABOL ALTERNATIVE)- Muscle Building Drug
Uses: fast weight gain, improved strength performance.
Directions for use: 3 tablets after exercise. The course is 2 months. Breaks between periods are 10 days.
Benefits: Positively affects strength and performance, FDA approved, suitable for all ages and athletes of all genders.
Results: weight gain due to muscle gain, first changes noticeable within 30 days.
Overview: each D-Bal capsule contains micro granules with ingredients. It is packaged in a plastic jar. The number of pills in one package is 90. One box is designed for 30 days of administration.
- cholkatsiferol (vitamin D3) is responsible for the elasticity of muscles and ligaments;
- magnesium improves the psycho-emotional state and endurance;
- L-isoleucine increases the tolerance to intense stress;
- Extracts of Brazilian ginseng and Indian ginseng provides stimulation of testosterone secretion;
- Creeping Tribulus extract increases testosterone, activating fat burning;
- Hyaluronic acid helps in compensation of muscle fiber tension and pain from physical exertion.
User Opinion: There has been a significant improvement in results from increased exercise and reduced recovery time.
Price: $59.99(1 bottle) – $359.94(9 bottles)
#2. HGH-X2(HGH) – a safe analog of growth hormone
Uses: A legal steroid supplement for gaining mass during the drying period allows you to combine a low-carb diet with intense workouts without losing muscle mass.
Directions for use: 2 tablets before the first meal with a little water. The course of administration is 2 months. The break between periods is 10 days.
Advantages: In addition to the main property, it is an effective fat burner.
Results: Increased endurance and anatomical muscle relief.
Overview: Capsule formulation, each capsule contains micro granules with ingredients. It is packaged in a plastic jar. The number of pills in one package is 30. One package is designed to be taken for 15 days.
- Maca root (Lepidium meyenii) – a mixture of alkaloids and vitamins to affect the pituitary gland and the natural secretion of testosterone and somatropin.
- hawthorn berry extract (Crataegus laevigata) – normalization of cardiac activity.
- Mucuna Pruriens extract – enhances testosterone activity.
- L-arginine is a precursor of protein synthesis that promotes rapid recovery and stimulates nitrogen synthesis.
User Opinion: Increased training efficiency, significantly accelerated weight gain, muscle relief by thinning body fat, ideal for beginners, suitable for women.
Price: $59.99(1 bottle) – $359.94(9 bottles)
#3. Anvarol(SAFE ANAVAR) – a blow to fat cells
Uses: the process of fat burning
Directions for use: 3 capsules 15 minutes after exercise. The full course is 2 months. Break – 10 days.
Benefits: Helps reduce the number of adipocytes – fat cells and reduce their body content while saturating the body with energy.
Results: Ensures mass muscle preservation due to reducing the subcutaneous fat layer, thereby enabling muscle relief to appear.
Overview: Capsule formulation – each capsule contains micro granules with ingredients. It is packaged in a plastic jar. The number of pills in one package is 30, and one package is designed for 10 days of administration.
- Soy protein – a source of essential amino acids for protein synthesis.
- Whey protein – promotes tolerance to a low-carb diet.
- BCAA amino acids – for effective muscle gain.
- Wild yam root extract (dioscorea) – a precursor of the protohormone DHEA, which is necessary for the natural secretion of steroid-like hormones.
- ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is an energy source for improving strength performance and a potent stimulator of cardiac activity and blood circulation.
User opinion: It is useful for both men and women and allows you to quickly lose weight and maintain performance without a critical drop in endurance.
Price: $54.99(1 bottle) – $329.94(9 bottles)
#4. Anadrole(ANADROL) – Strength Improvement
Uses: To increase endurance during intense strength loads and accelerate recovery processes.
Directions for use: 2 capsules 20 minutes before the first meal. The full course is 2 months, and the break between courses is at least 10 days.
Benefits: It works by potent oxygenation (oxygenation) of muscle fibers.
Results: More workouts, less recovery time.
Overview: Capsule formulation – each capsule contains micro granules with ingredients. It is packaged in a plastic jar. The number of capsules in one package is 30. One package is designed for 15 days of administration.
- Tribulus Terrestris extract – natural secretion of testosterone.
- Soy protein isolate – amino acids necessary for protein synthesis.
- Whey protein – an amino acid complex for building muscle fiber volume.
- Mummy concentrate – a complex of minerals for quick recovery of the body.
- L-Carnitine is a source of nutrition and construction for transverse muscles.
The opinion of users: The drug, which allows you to train much more, has a positive effect on endurance indicators; the result is manifested by means of an increase in the volume of power loads, quick recovery, and compensation for fatigue.
Price: $54.99(1 bottle) – $329.94(9 bottles)
#5. Testo Max(SUSTANON PILLS) – Extreme Muscle Gain
Uses: Building muscle as quickly as possible
Directions for use: 4 capsules 20 minutes before the first meal with the required amount of water.
Benefits: Stimulates natural testosterone activity without the risk of overdose and the transformation of excess hormone into estrogen and decrease in sexual activity.
Results: The possibility of increasing the parameters of power loads, and a rapid increase in body weight due to the volume of muscle fibers.
Overview: Capsule formulation – each capsule contains micro granules with ingredients. It is packaged in a plastic jar. The number of capsules in one package is 30. One package is designed for 7 days of administration.
- Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) – restoration and nutrition of cartilage tissue, muscle bonds and smooth muscles.
- Phylloquinone (vitamin K1) – enrichment of bone tissue with nutrients for its tolerance to increase muscle mass.
- Adermine (vitamin B6) – accelerates metabolic processes.
- Magnesium – normalization of the psychoemotional state, increasing resistance and endurance.
- Zinc – a component of nitrogen and testosterone synthesis.
- D-aspartic acid – a protein component for nitrogen synthesis and stimulation of testosterone activity.
- Nettle leaf extract – stimulator of blood circulation and tissue oxygenation.
- Ginseng extract – normalization of nervous activity, sexual function, and has antioxidant effects.
- Fenugreek extract – a source of energy.
- Boron – encourages testosterone secretion and an increase in strength indicators.
- bioperine (black pepper extract) is a catalyst for all components, enhancing their action and assimilation by the body.
Users’ opinion: A complex supplement for maximum results, suitable for various workouts; Testo-Max promotes exercise tolerance and increases its effectiveness.
Price: $59.99(1 bottle) – $359.94(9 bottles)
#6. Winsol(WINSTROL PILLS) – Extreme Fat Burning
Uses: the destruction of body fat, support of muscle mass, and relief.
Directions for use: 3 capsules 45 minutes before training. Full course – 2 months, break – 10 days.
Advantages: The processes of fat burning under the influence of the drug are not accompanied by a critical loss of moisture but occur due to the destruction of fat cells known as adipocytes.
Results: Muscle definition and increased endurance.
Overview: Product formulation – each capsule contains micro granules with active and natural ingredients. It is packaged in a plastic jar. The number of pills in one package is 30. One package is designed for 10 days of administration.
- L-carnitine – a source of nutrition and construction for transverse muscles.
- choline – a vitamin-like compound for fast nutrient recovery after exercise.
- wild yam root extract (dioscorea) – a precursor of the protohormone DHEA, which is necessary for the natural secretion of steroid-like hormones.
- safflower oil – a source of omega-3.6 fatty acids for weight loss, and elasticity of body tissues.
User opinion: An additional component to improve training effectiveness and is optimal for preparing for a competition.
Price: $61.99(1 bottle) – $371.94(9 bottles)
#7. Trenorol(TRENBOLONE PILLS) – Gaining muscle mass with increased strength
Uses: Effective in the muscle-building process, helps speed up recovery between workouts.
Directions for use: 3 capsules 45 minutes before training. Apply in courses for 2 months and up to 10 days break.
Advantages: saturation of muscle fibers with oxygen by improving vascularization – active blood supply, removes fat deposits by literally “pumping” them into the muscles.
Results: Muscle definition, increased strength indicators, and rapid build-up of muscle volume.
Overview: Each capsule contains micro granules with herbal extracts. It is packaged in a plastic jar. The number of capsules in one package is 30. One package is designed for 10 days of administration.
- Beta-sitosterol – phytosterol, which improves fat metabolism.
- Extract of Samento – Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) – stimulator of testosterone activity and improves blood and potency.
- Nettle leaf extract (Urtica dioica) – stimulator of blood circulation, and tissue oxygenation.
- Pepsin is an enzyme that promotes the breakdown of nutrients, accelerating metabolism.
User opinion: This legal steroid is suitable for muscle building and preparation for competitions. It can be used by both men and women and allows you to gain weight without water retention and side effects quickly.
Price: $61.99(1 bottle) – $371.99(9 bottles)
#8. Clenbutrol(CLENBUTEROL) – Fat Burning with Energy Conservation
Uses: Impact on body fat
Directions for use: 3 capsules 45 minutes before training. Course duration – 2 months, obligatory break – 10 days.
Benefits: The steroid-like effect allows you to reduce the percentage of body fat effectively but does not cause a loss of energy or muscle mass, which provides conditions for further useful loads.
Results: Rapid weight loss due to body fat while maintaining muscle volume.
Overview: Each pill contains micro granules with herbal ingredients. It is packaged in a plastic jar. The number of capsules in one package is 30. One package is designed for 10 days of administration.
- Niacinamide (vitamin B3) – accelerates lipid metabolism.
- Extract of garcinia (Garcinia cambogia) helps reduce the amount of fat and aids the destruction of subcutaneous adipose tissue.
- Bitter orange extract (Citrus aurantium) – a source of syneferin and a destroyer of adipocytes (fat cells).
- Guarana extract (Paullinia sorbilis) – a source of caffeine and a stimulator of metabolic processes at the cellular level.
Feedback from users: Ideal for preparing for competitions and for those looking to lose weight quickly.
Price: $61.99(1 bottle) – $371.94
#9. Decaduro(DECA DURABOLIN PILLS) – extreme strength
Uses: Building up strength indicators, endurance, and reducing recovery time between workouts.
Directions for use: 3 capsules 45 minutes before training. The course is 60 days, and the break is 10 days.
Benefits: Unlike a steroid, it strengthens muscle ligaments and tendons.
Results: Building muscle mass without side effects and joint pain.
Overview: Capsule formulation – each capsule contains micro granules with ingredients. It is packaged in a plastic jar. The number of capsules in one package is 30. One package is designed for 10 days of administration.
- Wild yam extract (Dioscorea opposita Thunb) – a precursor of the protohormone DHEA, which is necessary for the natural secretion of steroid-like hormones.
- Ginseng extract (Panax ginseng) – a source of ginsenoside, which promotes rapid cell regeneration.
- L-arginine – a precursor of protein synthesis that promotes rapid recovery and stimulates nitrogen synthesis.
- L-Carnitine is a source of nutrition and construction for transverse muscles.
- L-citrulline is an amino acid, the action of which is associated with a decrease in fatigue due to the excretion of urea that accumulates in the muscles under the influence of force loads.
- Creeping Tribulus extract (Tribulus Terrestris L.) – increasing testosterone and activating fat burning.
User opinion: a drug for increasing loads, characterized by reducing the time between workouts and increasing strength parameters.
Price: $61.99(1 bottle) – $371.94(9 bottles)
How are legal steroids used in Bulking, Cutting, Strength
Each mode has its own combination
For the effectiveness of using the best legal steroids, it is optimal to use a specific type for each training regime. This will enable the agent to manifest its effect and help achieve the desired results fully. Distribution of drugs by type of activity goes thus:
- Bulking(Muscle Building). Use D-Bal, HGH-X2, Testo Max, Trenorol.
- Cutting(“Drying”), including active – in preparation for competitions and demonstration performances, reduces the amount of body fat for muscle relief. Use Anvarol, Winsol, Clenbutrol.
- Strength – Improving strength and endurance. Use Anadrole, Decaduro.
This is a conditional division since a feature of legal steroids is the ability to make combinations of drugs that can significantly affect training effectiveness.
What is Bulking, Cutting, and Strength?
Efficient selection of components for maximum results
Bulking – building muscle mass
It is a training regime for the active modeling of muscle volume due to hypertrophy of muscle fibers. It is characterized by a significant increase in the weight of the used exercise equipment and sports equipment and the athlete.
In this case, it is necessary to compensate for two processes: fatigue from overload and increased body fat from high-calorie nutrition. As supportive pharmacology, muscle-building drugs will be effective – D-Bal, HGH-X2, Testo Max, and Trenorol, which are advisable to combine with fat burners.
Cutting – “drying”
In general, it is losing weight. But for those engaged in bodybuilding, it is a decrease in body fat, combined with long, exhausting workouts with a low shell mass and low-calorie diet. The main problem is not to lose muscle volume.
Therefore, in addition to supplements for “drying” – fat burners Anvarol, Winsol, Clenbutrol, it is advisable to supplement the list of used dietary supplements with muscle building and endurance components increase.
Strength – improvement of strength indicators
Work on endurance and strength is impossible without long training and a strict regimen. Such constituents invariably require dietary adjustments, leading to muscle loss or weight gain due to fluid retention. Therefore, Anadrole and Decaduro are effective for increasing endurance in combination with those components that are consistent with the final goal.
Why are legal steroids safe and effective?
The use of legal steroids, including their combinations, allows you to solve several problems simultaneously. The significant difference between them and synthetic analogs is the result of the impact.
A steroid is a substance that the body can produce on its own. When using illegal drugs, the user receives a certain dose of a substance that accumulates in the liver or is excreted in sweat and urine. Its effect is short-lived, and due to the individual characteristics of the body, it is impossible to calculate the exact dosage.
The risk of overdose is enormous, and the consequences are sometimes irreversible. Also, synthetic steroids – like a narcotic substance – always require an increase in dose, as the body quickly gets used to its effects.
Unlike synthetic steroids, the action of the best legal steroids like D-Bal, HGH-X2, or Deaduro is aimed at ensuring that the body independently synthesizes the substances it needs. This guarantees that the same testosterone or somatropin will be in the concentration required by a particular organism at a given time.
Thus, the risk of overdose and side effects are eliminated, since the endocrine glands, under the influence of physical exertion and a legal steroid, will do their job at the maximum level – they will saturate the body with a hormone for complete recovery and increase in parameters.
How to get results with legal steroids?
The main condition for the use of legal steroids is their combination with training activities. Do not think that this is a magic pill that will turn body positivity into a Greek god. Another question is that with supplements, the positive transformation will go much faster and with less effort.
Therefore, the effectiveness of the best legal steroids and achieving incredible results depends on:
- A disciplined approach to the training regime
- A certain combination of biological products
- Adherence to a diet appropriate to the final result
- A necessary drinking regime.
It is also important to alternate training types, as the body tends to “get used” to the rhythm and strength of the loads. Therefore, to increase their effectiveness, you need to periodically change the shells’ rhythm, type of load, and weight.
Application for men and women
One of the benefits of legal steroids is their effectiveness for both women and men. Unlike synthetic drugs, which have a clear gradation and purpose, dietary supplements can be safely used in training activities.
For example, testosterone propionate is prohibited for use, as it causes irreversible transformations in the female body, including coarsening of the voice and an increase in the clitoris.
Its traditional counterpart Testo Max does not have such an effect. It stimulates the female ovaries to produce enough sex hormones for the metabolic processes that provide training and results.
The manufacturer has also developed a unique concept called FEMALE CUTTING STACK, which contains optimal ingredients for women bodybuilders.
In men, the use of synthetic steroids often causes gynecomastia, an enlargement of the mammary glands. This is due to the fact that with an overdose of testosterone, part of it is transformed into estrogen – a female sex hormone, which causes breast growth and fills it with fatty tissue. The use of legal steroid-like supplements does not have such a side effect.
Crazy Bulk: a trusted manufacturer
The only officially recognized manufacturer of legal steroids is Crazy Bulk (USA). Its activities are certified with the leading medical experts. Such cooperation is evidence of the company’s high social responsibility and high quality.
With more than five years of sales of legal steroids on the market, Crazy Bulk not only continues to research and update the range of its natural products but has won the trust of thousands of users, as evidenced by numerous illustrated reviews.
Crazy Bulk guarantees its customers:
- Proven quality and environmental friendliness of ingredients and raw materials used.
- Round-the-clock support.
- Free worldwide shipping
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Famous bodybuilders such as Chris Tripp and Randy Smith cooperate with Crazy Bulk and are the company’s face.
Combos for maximum results
If the user has doubts about selecting a combination of bodybuilding supplements, Crazy Bulk has taken care of this. According to the training regimes, unique sets are implemented, the components of which will allow you to achieve the following desired goals:
- BULKING STACK – maximum muscle building and replacement of body fat.
- CUTTING STACK – reducing the number of fat cells without losing muscle and endurance.
- STRENGTH STACK – increase in strength indicators without the risk of gaining excess weight.
- GROWTH HORMONE STACK – hormonal support of the training process using herbal hormone secretion stimulants.
- ULTIMATE STACK – stack for maximum results.
- FEMALE CUTTING STACK – the optimal combination for the female body.
5 common questions about legal steroids
What are the possible side effects?
None. There is strict control at each stage of production of the combination of ingredients and their origin. So Crazy Bulk guarantees that there are no side effects from taking drugs.
Are Legal Steroids Only for Professional Athletes?
No, they can and should be taken by beginners to stimulate training activity and an immediate effect.
How fast will the results be?
Subject to the training regimen, drug intake and nutritional parameters, the first results are noticeable after the first 10 days.
Do I need to take drugs on an ongoing basis?
No, like any drug, legal steroids are taken in courses, between which there must be a ten-day break.
Are there risks to a professional career?
No, Crazy Bulk guarantees athletes the legality and safety of supplements and the ability to use them before the competition.
Legal steroids: incredible results and complete health safety
Long gone are the days when the use of drugs for strength and endurance was strictly prohibited. With the development of Crazy Bulk, everything has changed. Now pills with a steroid-like effect are available to everyone, including professional athletes, without the risk of ending their careers early or becoming disabled from side effects.
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October 26, 2012 - Rachel Miller
The tax yield from compliance investigations into small and medium-sized businesses by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) jumped 39% in the last year, according to national accountancy group UHY Hacker Young.
Investigations into SMEs netted HMRC £434 million in extra tax and fines in 2011-12, a sharp increase from £311 million in 2010-11 (year end March 31). These figures are in addition to taxes already paid by these businesses.
In particular, it says HMRC is targeting small firms with a "low cost, high return" strategy and it adds that the crackdown is hitting innovative growth businesses.
Roy Maugham, tax partner at UHY Hacker Young, said: "HMRC has been set a challenging tax yield target by the Chancellor, and small businesses have found that they are an easy target for HMRC's crackdown. Small businesses are more likely to make innocent errors in their tax calculations than larger businesses, meaning the small business community offers plenty of opportunity for HMRC."
Maugham adds: "The other hidden cost to businesses is the amount of time it takes to deal with a tax investigation. An SME is also going to find it hard to afford a full time accountant to deal with or challenge a tax investigation so is more likely to concede, unnecessarily, to demands for extra tax."
UHY Hacker Young says that HMRC has been targeting tax areas that have previously been relatively overlooked, in an attempt to increase tax revenue.
Roy Maugham said: "Areas like PAYE and VAT have always been scrutinised to an extent, but HMRC is now looking more closely at issues like corporate entertainment and employee benefits — such as company cars, private healthcare, or company-subsidised fuel costs — which had previously escaped serious scrutiny.
"HMRC's take on employee benefits is increasingly draconian. They're looking for any minor compliance slip by a business: whether it has reported the right thing at the right time, or challenging whether company cars are genuinely being used for company business at any given time."
"Small businesses need to be aware of this when completing their tax returns. The days of HMRC having a relaxed approach to assessing deductions are long gone."


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A war crime is a crime against humanity, one of the severest breaches against International Law defined by the Geneva Conventions. The International Criminal Court defines a war crime as murder, cruel treatment, taking of hostages, intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population, intentionally directing attacks against buildings dedicated to religion, education, art, science, charitable purposes, historical monuments or hospitals, pillaging, sexual violence and enlisting children under 15 into armed forces.
Early Saturday, Oct. 3, an airstrike ordered by the United States military blew apart a Doctors Without Borders hospital located in Afghanistan. According to CNN, it killed 12 of the medical staff and at least 10 patients, leaving 37 people wounded. All people who died were Afghanis.
General John Campbell, the commander of the U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan stated in his initial reports that U.S. forces were under attack and called in airstrikes for their defense, according to the Washington Post. He then changed his story at a press conference on Monday saying that the Afghan forces were taking fire from enemy position and asked for air support.
In an early statement, the hospital’s attack was referred to as collateral damage, but then later called a tragedy. The aid group repeatedly claims there was no fighting in or around the building, and despite having sent the military their coordinates days before to prevent an accidental attack and contacting the military shortly after the start of the airstrike, the bombing continued on for another hour in 15 minute intervals, according to PRI. None of the buildings around the hospital took on as much damage as the hospital itself, alluding to a very pointed attack on that area.
Charlie Dunlap, a former Deputy Judge Advocate General for the U.S. Air Force, an indisputable candidate for impartial reasoning in terms of International Law and the U.S. military, gave his judgment of the case. To him, Doctors Without Borders has lost his respect for jumping to conclusions and throwing around such harsh accusations that carry weight.
“What surprises me about what Doctors Without Borders is saying – an organization I previously had a lot of respect for – is they’re making conclusions before the facts have even been gathered,” Dunlap said according to PRI.
This intensifying culture of attempting to bestow ignominy on victims struggling to find justice is apparent in the words of Dunlap. Doctors Without Borders hasn’t made a conclusion, but an accusation against the U.S. military based on its involvement surrounding the attack. They are entreating an investigation to occur in an attempt to find the realities of the situation. Civilians have been killed in this airstrike and if faulty intelligence led to an unnecessary airstrike on the hospital, consequences must be dealt.
“We need to assemble the facts before we start making very, very serious accusations against people,” he claims.
If it weren’t for the gravity of the accusations, would there be such an international, unanimous call for an independent, impartial and thorough investigation? Both the government and its military are notorious for the lack of transparency in many cases, and in the few moments of accidental exposure that are available to the public, there are some blatant discrepancies immediately noticed.
It is true that a hospital can lose its immunity from such attacks if it is being used by the enemy for military attacks, Steven Gordon, associate professor of law at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, said to CNN.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest claims the U.S. military holds the protection of civilians as a priority and no other military in the world has done a better job at avoiding civilian casualties than the U.S. Department of Defense. Even if there were such attacks present in the hospital (though accounts from those located in the hospital say otherwise), if the United States military lived up to the words of Earnest, then they would have taken several precautions before the airstrike took place. Using the least destructive weapons possible and giving warnings to civilians to evacuate immediately would have been a decent start.
Doctors Without Borders has every right to voice their accusations and demand an investigation. This is necessary not only to the families of the victims of this airstrike, but to the rest of the world for assurance that even formidable forces such as the U.S. military can still be held in check and responsible for any and all transgressions.
Jesseba Fernando is a staff columnist for The Daily Campus opinion section. She can be reached via email at firstname.lastname@example.org.


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The two-week old mystery of where AntiSec obtained the 1 million Apple device IDs it leaked to the Internet has been solved and it appears as if the FBI is off the hook. The real source of the unique device IDs, or UDIDs, is a Florida-based app company called BlueToad.
The hacker group claimed to have lifted the unique iOS device identifiers from an FBI laptop. However, the FBI quickly denied even possessing UDIDs, never mind being the target of a hack via a known Java vulnerability.
Still, this sparked conspiracy fears that made it seem as if the FBI was collecting and storing millions of Apple UDIDs for tracking purposes. AntiSec published more than 1 million of these device identifiers and said that it had 12 million more of them from the same FBI source.
When the FBI strongly rebuffed reports of its involvement, AntiSec said: "The fact that the FBI has no 'evidence' of a data breach on one of their notebooks, does not allow the conclusion that it never happened."
BlueToad, now speaking out, backs up the FBI's account, however.
Leak Source: BlueToad
BlueToad CEO Paul DeHart came forward, telling NBC News that his app publishing company's database was the source of the leaked UDIDs. Forensic analysis by the company shows that a breach occurred "in the past two weeks."
"That's 100 percent confidence level, it's our data," DeHart said after running tests that proved a near-perfect match. "As soon as we found out we were involved and victimized, we approached the appropriate law enforcement officials, and we began to take steps to come forward, clear the record and take responsibility for this."
On its website, BlueToad describes itself as a technology provider in the digital publishing industry and has more than 5,000 publisher with more than 10,000 titles. Specific clients were not revealed by DeHart, according to NBC News, but the apologetic CEO did say his business partners do include household names.
We may never know the names of BlueToad's clients. DeHart said that this company won't be informing its app downloaders of the UDID data breach. It's up to the individual clients to inform their readers.
How important are UDIDs?
The only mystery that remains is how important UDIDs are to privacy. DeHart downplayed the potential risk of exposing this information, yet it's enough of a privacy concern that the newest versions of BlueToad's software do not collect this personal information and has been rejecting apps that collect UDIDs since March.
Oddly enough, rallying against UDIDs appears to be AntiSec's objective in all of this. It said in an earlier statement: "We never liked the concept of UDIDs since the beginning indeed. Really bad decision from Apple. Fishy thingie."


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - CVS Health Corp CVS.N on Thursday said that a request for more information from U.S. antitrust regulators reviewing its proposed $69 billion acquisition of health insurer Aetna Inc AET.N does not impact its expectation that the deal will close in the second half of 2018.
The companies said on Feb. 1 that they had been contacted by the U.S. Department of Justice for additional information. The companies have a shareholder meeting scheduled for March 20 to vote on the transaction.
Reporting by Caroline HumerEditing by Chizu Nomiyama
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Patrick Vandewalle, founder of Teater Exces speaks:
Teater Exces is a travelling movement theatre company, founded in 1972 by author-choreographer Patrick Vandewalle. It is one of the few non-verbal theatre companies that can boast such a long uninterrupted period of activity, and with a record of several productions of international allure.
Teater Exces offers a wide range of visual acts and creations, both for children and adults.
The company was and is very known for its specific playing style with repetitive and minimalistic movements. By doing so, the world of mime and movement theatre flow together.
Because Teater Exces mainly uses the language of movement, there are no linguistic limitations, and performances can be staged anywhere in the world;
as the company proved repeatedly in Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Spain and Japan.
Teater Exces offers both visual, abstract and conceptually narrative productions and playful, visual(street)theatre, in which the unheedful spectator, for the general hilarity of the audience, suddenly finds him/herself participating in the spectacle.
Teater Exces wass getting subsidies from the city of Ghent (stopped in 2014) as well as the province of East Flanders, but not from the Ministry of the Flemish Community.
After 42 years, the Flemish Community still refuses to recognize our theatre. Hence we are one of the few professional Belgian companies that manage to survive without subsidies.
It seems that in Belgium mime and movement theatre is still an unknown or even non-existing world. We have submitted countless claims for structural and project subsidies but without any result. The numerous consultative boards are in contradiction as far as Teater Exces is concerned. Street theatre still is underestimated in Belgium and does not get the recognition it deserves.
Our language of movement involves a lot of street performances. As we don't get subsidized, we have to perform as cheaply as possible without making any concession concerning the artistic value of our work. We succeeded in doing so for 40 years. Though the Ministry of the Flemish Community thinks
we are old hat, abroad we are praised for being unique and ground-breaking...
In Belgium it is the audience in particular that loves us, we just don't get political support. The general public thinks it is a disgrace that Teater Exces does not get subsidized.


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Previously: House White.
"If you know what Pappy Van Winkle is, you're already mad at me. If you don't, I'm about to change your life. Pappy, officially called Family Reserve, is the top-of-the-line bourbon made by The Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery. It comes in 15, 20, and 23 years old. There's a cult." —To your health.
I like whiskey in my hand for its color, on my tongue for its bite. And I like whiskey in a poem when it raises the stakes, when it threatens to spill or be drunk too quickly, too deeply, for all the wrong reasons. Whiskey can soothe or stoke a poem, casting its amber hue over the lines, lending its light. To top it all off, whiskey is an iamb – so I was surprised to find my hunt for woman-penned poems that mention the liquor specifically more arduous than expected. Sexton has that blistering response to the old song ("Cigarettes and Whiskey and Wild, Wild [...]
This is the first installment in a series about women and whiskey.
As soon as I enter the Nashville Whiskey Festival, I start looking for a way out. I'm already dehydrated and surly—my walk here ended up taking a half hour longer than I thought it would, and involved clambering under a highway, over train tracks, and through a neighborhood of barbed wire fences and flickering-light warehouses. All I want to do is sit down, chug some water, and plan out my next 10 drinks.
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Halloween isn’t celebrated all over the world, but there are a few destinations where a combination of history, culture and myths come together to create the perfect place to participate in the spooky holiday. Some of the events will have you screaming in fear while others will have you partying with thousands of people in elaborate costumes. If you’re sick of doing the same thing every year, considering taking a trip to one of these cities below for a special treat.
Salem, Massachusetts, USA
You can visit Salem anytime during the month of October and get the full Halloween experience here. It was in Salem that twenty-six people were once tried and put to death for being witches and Halloween is when the town now celebrates witches. Visitors here can expect guided tours of haunted and infamous spots, trial and hanging re-enactments, fireworks, parades and a witch’s circle all month long. On the night of Halloween there are magic shows, witches balls, séances, fireworks and more to choose from. With plenty of accommodation options, dining options and interesting shops there will be no shortage of things to do in this town.
The entire country of Romania has a creepy reputation, with is stunning Gothic architecture and spooky forests. But it is the impressive Bran Castle that draws most visitors here, as it was once said to be the home of Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s famous Dracula. The castle is where tens of thousands of enemies were impaled on stakes. Today only the brave visit the castle and nothing seems creepier than touring through here on the night of Halloween, learning the truth about the terrifying story behind Dracula.
Known as Day of the Dead here, a three day celebration that begins on October 31st each year. Day of the Dead is a celebration of the dead and it is believed that spirits return each year on these three days to spend time with their loved ones. Each city and town offers a different way of celebrating Day of the Dead, so be sure to research and choose which city is best for you. In Oaxaca for example, you will find the streets transformed into a huge street festival where the town gets decorated with skulls, skeletons and flowers. The main square is where the biggest party happens, with an abundance of food, drinks and dancing all night long. Sounds like a fun way to celebrate Halloween!
Known as Samhain Night, Ireland is arguably where Halloween originated. This medieval Irish festival started as a mark of the end of the harvest, which brought shorter days and the dark half of the year. It was this time that the dead are believed to revisit the mortal world. Head to Derry City for the best Halloween celebrations in the country. Expect parades, fireworks, ghost tours, haunted houses, workshops, scary movies and even a Dragon Safari. There are also a slew of family-friendly programs for those with youngsters in-tow.
Known as Belgium’s Halloween City, Ostend celebrates the holiday in numerous different ways as soon as October 1st. With the city decked out in spooky paraphernalia and ghoulish figures, there is plenty to see as you stroll through the cobbled streets. With carnivals, fairs, and parties taking place throughout October, you have the whole month to explore the city and take part in Halloween-themed events. On the 31st, be sure to participate in the Night of Magic in Kursaal. Don’t think twice and get in touch with the paranormal!
There are a slew of awesome Halloween events that happen in London. For visitors who are looking to be frightened there is no better place to head than the popular Dungeon, which has been giving scaring visitors since 1976. An elaborate, interactive experience takes you face to face with notorious villains such as Jack the Ripper and Sweeny Todd. For those looking for a little less intense experience, the ghost walks that happen through the city are always a hit. Join along as you visit the site of Sir William Wallace’s execution and an old churchyard that is haunted by Queen Isabella. Or take a guided tour around Jack the Ripper’s old haunts in East London and even have a pint where two of his victims were allegedly drinking.
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
It is the second most celebrated time in the city, trumped only by Mardi Gras, but it is still one of the coolest places to celebrate Halloween in the world. Combine the city’s reputation for voodoo with some of the best-haunted and paranormal tours in the world and you have yourself an incredible Halloween. It is known as the most haunted city in the United States. Be sure to book a tour in the French Quarter or through one of the world famous cemeteries. Frenchmen Street is where you will find the biggest Halloween street parties, in which locals and tourists flood the streets in elaborate costumes.
I hope you all have a spooktacular halloween, wherever you are! Happy travels and happy halloween!


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My cat is super interested in what happens in the kitchen. She’s ALWAYS waiting for scraps to fall whenever I’m cooking. She inspired me to make this purrfect apron featuring two very curious and attentive cats.
- White Apron
- Black Fabric Marker
- Scrap Paper
How to make it
Step 1: Draw cat design and "cook to purrfection" typography on scrap paper to determine the purrfect look.
Step 2: Outline the design on the apron in pencil.
Step 3: Trace over pencil outline with a black fabric marker.
Step 4: Erase any visible pencil marks, and you're ready to cook your next meal to purrfection!