Family Life: How to tell a child about an absent parent. Be honest about a parent who has never been involved. If your child has never met the other parent or if the parent has been absent for a long time, be prepared for lots of questions. Your child will likely want to know who the parent is, where he is, and why he is not involved. Questions about an absent parent will most likely begin when your child starts school and begins learning more about classmates' families. Answer basic questions about who the absent parent is, and consider sharing a photograph if you have one.<|endoftext|> properly aligning thoughts, beliefs, emotions and actions (Energy) with consciously "desired" outcomes.

It is due to an individual and inalienable right of free will which keeps the masses from looking deeper into the how's and whys of what makes up their life experiences. It is due to a misunderstanding of what "true" cause and effect is and a misunderstanding of it's precise nature that there exists any event, condition, or circumstance that is perceived as unpleasant, cruel, unfair, etc.

It's NOT the plan that is messed up, it is due to a lack of awareness and individual understanding as to precisely how the plan works and as a result the actions which are taken based on that understanding.

So what is the TRUE Cause of ALL effects? Here is my best effort to bring it into the light based on my understanding thus far.

It's important that you understand that this "effort" or contribution is based only on "my" perception of reality. I don't ask that you believe it. In fact I ask that you NOT believe it unless it stirs something deep within you. "True" wisdom and knowledge comes from within and reveals itself as a "deep inner knowing" which in my opinion is also a part of the "Perfectly Constructed" plan.

My perception is only my best effort to contribute in the best way I know how at this point in my process. To provide those who may be seeking answers and have a need or desire to hear and that may benefit from my "Take on things." Contributing in the best way that I know how is, as I have discovered, a crucial and essential aspect of my ability to be "truly" fulfilled. Nontheless, regardless of my intent or willingness to give, it is still only "My" perception.

With that understood let's continue....

There exists a First Cause which cannot be tampered with or manipulated. This First Cause is Omniscient, Ever Present, The Alpha, The Omega, The Beginning, The End. This Cause encompasses ALL things which are happening, ever have happened or ever will happen. He/She/It is the Master, Creator, The 1st Seed from which EVERYTHING that exists, has existed or ever will exist in the entire cosmos is made possible and grows from.

This First Cause is known by many names in the world. Some refer to this Cause as God, others Universal Intelligence, Higher Consciousness, Higher Power, Supreme Energy etc. etc.

Everything that happens as a result of this First Cause are merely effects which are perceived as causes by those who don't yet understand the essence of the TRUE Cause and as a result continually attempt unsuccessfully to manipulate effects with still other effects.

As an example…..

Most believe and would have "you" believe that some physical action which is taken is the cause for the outcome that is experienced. Although in a "physical" sense from a physical perspective this may be true, (that the physical action is at some level the cause for their outcomes) it is not THE Cause. In fact physical actions such as hard work are what I'll call a fifth level of cause.

How so?

1st Cause - First Cause is THE Source of ALL other "perceived" causes. This first cause is The Master Seed. This first Cause is so "Profound", so "Immense" so "Perfect" that is impossible for many to "fully" comprehend or describe with the limitations of ANY human language. Although many attempt to put labels on "First Cause" it falls FAR short of describing the immensity of He/She/It's presence. This "First Cause" is the ALL in ALL, the Creator of the created, The Alpha, The Omega, The Beginning, The End, The Omniscient, The Omnipresent.

2nd Cause Second cause was created in such a way that is immutable, unwavering, impartial, non-judgmental, unbiased, non prejudiced, omniscient, omnipresent and is everywhere in everything. This second cause was created in such a way that cannot be changed or manipulated. It is The Master Seed from where all other effects which follow come. This Master Seed is based on "Unconditional Love." This Master Seed operates in a precise, perfect, predictable and unwavering manner. This second cause operates within very specifically and perfectly designed guidelines known as Universal Laws, Laws of Nature or whatever you may choose to call them. An example of these laws are the Law of Gravity, the Law of Cause and Effect, The Law of Vibration, the Law of Attraction, The Law Of Abundance, The Law Of Polarity, The Law of Resonance, etc.

As a result of this First Cause, and 2nd cause, or the Laws that were put into place to govern all future effects, is what determines how all future effects will be brought into the physical realm and experienced in your life. Although many may perceive and refer to these effects as causes, you'll soon understand that in reality they are merely effects, all of which were created and made possible by the First Cause.

With me so far? Let's move on to the proceeding causes…..

3rd Cause - Is thought or consciousness. Your thought as well as the collective thought of every other being with the ability to think makes up what we'll call 3rd cause. At the level of third cause is where free will has been provided to ALL "unconditionally." You have been provided the free will to think what you choose to think. This thought, this thinking, this consciousness was designed in a way that is third cause and, based on what you choose to do with it as a result of your free will, determines the result or effect of the next level of cause. This is not speculation or theory. It has been proven by Nobel Prize Laureates in the scientific community as well as has been taught in EVERY major religion of the world and spoken of and taught by the most enlightened spiritual teachers since the beginning of time. "As a man thinketh, so is he... As you believe so shall you receive.... As you sow, so shall you reap. Your thoughts which act as the creative seeds based on those beliefs are what shape your world in the physical realm.

4th Cause - Emotions - The fourth level of cause is emotion. Your free will to think whatever way you choose determines what emotions you will experience based on that free will. It is these experienced emotions which create specific vibrational patterns depending on the emotion experienced. It is these vibrational patterns which match up with energies of a harmonious vibratory pattern or frequency in the unseen or spiritual realm and join together to begin the inevitable process of attraction which results in the unseen taking shape and forming into physical matter. It is this matter, the effect of your thoughts and emotions, which you eventually come to see and experience in the physical world. It is due to a combination of these thoughts (third cause) combined with emotions (4th cause) which lead you to the fifth cause.

5th Cause - Physical Actions - The fifth cause is the actions which you take based on the thoughts and emotions that you choose to experience. These actions are the first physical signs of manifestation which can be observed with the five physical human senses and which happen as a result of cause #3 and #4.

6th Cause Outcomes or Physical Effects - 6th cause are the outcomes or effects which are experienced based on the first 5 causes, the result of which are created and perceived based on individual perception starting the entire creative process all over again into infinity.

Whenever causes 2 through 6 don't appear to be delivering in the way of the effects that you consciously desire to experience, I can say with 100% certainty that it is due to not being in harmony or alignment with the the desires that you choose to experience. There is NEVER disharmony or discord, but only your perception of disharmony or discord which is created by your beingness, which is determined by your thoughts, emotions, and actions and the immutable and unwavering laws put into place by The First Cause are ALWAYS operating in perfect harmony always providing "Whatsoever ye desire" based on your free will to exercise causes 3 through 6. Cause number two is merely an effect of the TRUE Cause. Cause number 3 is merely an effect of cause number 2 which is derived as a result of the TRUE Cause. Cause number 4 merely an effect of cause #3 which is……

You get the idea.

So the answer is that the gift of free will is NOT unconditional until 3rd cause. It was designed in this way due to Unconditional Love. Thank the "True Source" the "First Cause" for that, whatever you may choose to refer to "First Cause" as. Man has utilized his inalienable right of free will in such a way that has turned the originally intended Oneness of everything in our world into a perceived separateness due to man's free will, or his/her choices. The "Perfect Plan" which has enabled the world to exist for as long as it has is only due to a "Plan" that enables and allows "free will" to take hold only at a specific level. I believe that done any other way

 properly aligning thoughts, beliefs, emotions and actions (Energy) with consciously "desired" outcomes.

It is due to an individual and inalienable right of free will which keeps the masses from looking deeper into the how's and whys of what makes up their life experiences. It is due to a misunderstanding of what "true" cause and effect is and a misunderstanding of it's precise nature that there exists any event, condition, or circumstance that is perceived as unpleasant, cruel, unfair, etc.

It's NOT the plan that is messed up, it is due to a lack of awareness and individual understanding as to precisely how the plan works and as a result the actions which are taken based on that understanding.

So what is the TRUE Cause of ALL effects? Here is my best effort to bring it into the light based on my understanding thus far.

It's important that you understand that this "effort" or contribution is based only on "my" perception of reality. I don't ask that you believe it. In fact I ask that you NOT believe it unless it stirs something deep within you. "True" wisdom and knowledge comes from within and reveals itself as a "deep inner knowing" which in my opinion is also a part of the "Perfectly Constructed" plan.

My perception is only my best effort to contribute in the best way I know how at this point in my process. To provide those who may be seeking answers and have a need or desire to hear and that may benefit from my "Take on things." Contributing in the best way that I know how is, as I have discovered, a crucial and essential aspect of my ability to be "truly" fulfilled. Nontheless, regardless of my intent or willingness to give, it is still only "My" perception.

With that understood let's continue....

There exists a First Cause which cannot be tampered with or manipulated. This First Cause is Omniscient, Ever Present, The Alpha, The Omega, The Beginning, The End. This Cause encompasses ALL things which are happening, ever have happened or ever will happen. He/She/It is the Master, Creator, The 1st Seed from which EVERYTHING that exists, has existed or ever will exist in the entire cosmos is made possible and grows from.

This First Cause is known by many names in the world. Some refer to this Cause as God, others Universal Intelligence, Higher Consciousness, Higher Power, Supreme Energy etc. etc.

Everything that happens as a result of this First Cause are merely effects which are perceived as causes by those who don't yet understand the essence of the TRUE Cause and as a result continually attempt unsuccessfully to manipulate effects with still other effects.

As an example…..

Most believe and would have "you" believe that some physical action which is taken is the cause for the outcome that is experienced. Although in a "physical" sense from a physical perspective this may be true, (that the physical action is at some level the cause for their outcomes) it is not THE Cause. In fact physical actions such as hard work are what I'll call a fifth level of cause.

How so?

1st Cause - First Cause is THE Source of ALL other "perceived" causes. This first cause is The Master Seed. This first Cause is so "Profound", so "Immense" so "Perfect" that is impossible for many to "fully" comprehend or describe with the limitations of ANY human language. Although many attempt to put labels on "First Cause" it falls FAR short of describing the immensity of He/She/It's presence. This "First Cause" is the ALL in ALL, the Creator of the created, The Alpha, The Omega, The Beginning, The End, The Omniscient, The Omnipresent.

2nd Cause Second cause was created in such a way that is immutable, unwavering, impartial, non-judgmental, unbiased, non prejudiced, omniscient, omnipresent and is everywhere in everything. This second cause was created in such a way that cannot be changed or manipulated. It is The Master Seed from where all other effects which follow come. This Master Seed is based on "Unconditional Love." This Master Seed operates in a precise, perfect, predictable and unwavering manner. This second cause operates within very specifically and perfectly designed guidelines known as Universal Laws, Laws of Nature or whatever you may choose to call them. An example of these laws are the Law of Gravity, the Law of Cause and Effect, The Law of Vibration, the Law of Attraction, The Law Of Abundance, The Law Of Polarity, The Law of Resonance, etc.

As a result of this First Cause, and 2nd cause, or the Laws that were put into place to govern all future effects, is what determines how all future effects will be brought into the physical realm and experienced in your life. Although many may perceive and refer to these effects as causes, you'll soon understand that in reality they are merely effects, all of which were created and made possible by the First Cause.

With me so far? Let's move on to the proceeding causes…..

3rd Cause - Is thought or consciousness. Your thought as well as the collective thought of every other being with the ability to think makes up what we'll call 3rd cause. At the level of third cause is where free will has been provided to ALL "unconditionally." You have been provided the free will to think what you choose to think. This thought, this thinking, this consciousness was designed in a way that is third cause and, based on what you choose to do with it as a result of your free will, determines the result or effect of the next level of cause. This is not speculation or theory. It has been proven by Nobel Prize Laureates in the scientific community as well as has been taught in EVERY major religion of the world and spoken of and taught by the most enlightened spiritual teachers since the beginning of time. "As a man thinketh, so is he... As you believe so shall you receive.... As you sow, so shall you reap. Your thoughts which act as the creative seeds based on those beliefs are what shape your world in the physical realm.

4th Cause - Emotions - The fourth level of cause is emotion. Your free will to think whatever way you choose determines what emotions you will experience based on that free will. It is these experienced emotions which create specific vibrational patterns depending on the emotion experienced. It is these vibrational patterns which match up with energies of a harmonious vibratory pattern or frequency in the unseen or spiritual realm and join together to begin the inevitable process of attraction which results in the unseen taking shape and forming into physical matter. It is this matter, the effect of your thoughts and emotions, which you eventually come to see and experience in the physical world. It is due to a combination of these thoughts (third cause) combined with emotions (4th cause) which lead you to the fifth cause.

5th Cause - Physical Actions - The fifth cause is the actions which you take based on the thoughts and emotions that you choose to experience. These actions are the first physical signs of manifestation which can be observed with the five physical human senses and which happen as a result of cause #3 and #4.

6th Cause Outcomes or Physical Effects - 6th cause are the outcomes or effects which are experienced based on the first 5 causes, the result of which are created and perceived based on individual perception starting the entire creative process all over again into infinity.

Whenever causes 2 through 6 don't appear to be delivering in the way of the effects that you consciously desire to experience, I can say with 100% certainty that it is due to not being in harmony or alignment with the the desires that you choose to experience. There is NEVER disharmony or discord, but only your perception of disharmony or discord which is created by your beingness, which is determined by your thoughts, emotions, and actions and the immutable and unwavering laws put into place by The First Cause are ALWAYS operating in perfect harmony always providing "Whatsoever ye desire" based on your free will to exercise causes 3 through 6. Cause number two is merely an effect of the TRUE Cause. Cause number 3 is merely an effect of cause number 2 which is derived as a result of the TRUE Cause. Cause number 4 merely an effect of cause #3 which is……

You get the idea.

So the answer is that the gift of free will is NOT unconditional until 3rd cause. It was designed in this way due to Unconditional Love. Thank the "True Source" the "First Cause" for that, whatever you may choose to refer to "First Cause" as. Man has utilized his inalienable right of free will in such a way that has turned the originally intended Oneness of everything in our world into a perceived separateness due to man's free will, or his/her choices. The "Perfect Plan" which has enabled the world to exist for as long as it has is only due to a "Plan" that enables and allows "free will" to take hold only at a specific level. I believe that done any other way, the world as we know it would have ceased to exist long ago. Again validating that the seen as well as the unseen are "Always" perfectly created, and "Always" based on Unconditional Love.

A few examples of "separateness" and what man has created due to free will...

  • Hunger implies separateness
  • War implies separateness
  • Pollution implies separateness
  • Competition implies separateness
  • Judgment implies separateness
  • Due to the free will of man, separateness has become the perception of the


Computers and Electronics: How to watch a dog for stiff or limp movements. Look for a limp gait. A common sign of distress is a limp gait. Your dog may limp as they walk on their paws. The dog may also hold up one of their legs. The limp movement may be in multiple legs, so the dog may walk on different legs at different points during the day.<|endoftext|> would expect like freshening breath, removing plaque, cleaning, tasting great, and of course whitening. It does all of this while still excluding dyes, artificial sweeteners, and SLS (standard for Hello products). As always, they don't include triclosan, microbeads, parabens, gluten, or triclosan.

hello toothpaste fluoride free

Inactive Ingredients:
Sorbitol (Humectant), Hydrated Silica (Polishes and Cleans Teeth), Purified Water, Vegetable Glycerin (Soothes and Moisturizes), Aloe Vera Gel (Soothes and Moisturizes), Xylitol (Sweetener), Erythritol (Sweetener), Natural Flavor (Yum), Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate (Coconut/Palm-Derived Cleanser), Xanthan Gum (Thickener), Calcium Glycerophosphate (Mineral), Titanium Dioxide (Mineral), Potassium Sorbate (Maintains Stability) and Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract (Sweetener)

Mojito Whitening

This toothpaste does include fluoride. It is focussed on whitening teeth. Most importantly for me, it is mojito mint flavored. I never thought I would see a toothpaste with this flavor. I would actually get this just because of the mojito flavor regardless of whether or not I needed the whitening effects. If you don't like fluoride or if you don't need whitening, this is the tube with this flavor. It would be nice if they could produce more different varieties that are also mojito flavored.

hello toothpaste mojito whitening

This has to be the most interesting product they have available next to the charcoal toothpaste. It has all of the other features that you've come to expect from Hello. It does the standard stuff like preventing cavities, freshening breath, and strengthening enamel. It whitens teeth very well since that is what this product specializes in. It doesn't include many harmful and harsh chemicals. The normal things are left out like SLS and Triclosan. It also excludes a bunch of other harmful stuff. This one specifically states that it doesn't have preservatives. It doesn't include harsh brighteners either.

Personally, I like the idea of having a mojito every time I brush my teeth. It is like having a party in your mouth. I love mojitos and I love having fresh clean teeth. A mojito is probably one of the freshest tasting drinks I can think of so it totally makes sense to have a toothpaste that takes on that flavor. This one is a shining gem among dental products. Do check it out. It is probably one of the coolest things I've done in my bathroom recently.

Toothpaste Ingredients:
active: sodium fluoride 0.24%

inactive: sorbitol, hydrated silica, glycerin, purified water, xylitol, flavor, xanthan gum, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocyl glutamate titanium dioxide and stevia rebaudiana leaf extract.

Sensitivity Relief

If you have sensitive teeth, this is the Hello Toothpaste product for you. It does contain fluoride so if you don't want that then you will want to pick something else. It contains both aloe vera and coconut oil. This is a good sign since it is meant to be soothing and healing while still being natural and friendly.

hello toothpaste sensitivity relief

Surprisingly, this toothpaste also helps to whiten your teeth while still being focused on relieving sensitivity. You might think that those two things are mutually exclusive but the people over at Hello designed a product that solves both of those problems. It also does all the normal stuff you would expect like protecting enamel and preventing cavities. It tastes awesome too.

You won't have to worry so much about pain if your teeth are sensitive. The whitening action is also specifically designed to be "gentle" so you don't have to worry. As always, they avoid the harsh stuff like sls, triclosan, and all of the other bad things we've already covered with every other tube of toothpaste that they produce. No surprises here just happy, healthy teeth.

The key ingredient for treating sensitive teeth is potassium nitrate. They include the highest level of this magical ingredient that is allowed by the FDA. If it weren't regulated, they probably would have gone higher. Pain relief isn't treated by some natural substance extracted from plants. At first glance, you might think that aloe or coconut oil is what was used to achieve this but that isn't the case. The real active ingredient is potassium nitrate. This wonderful chemical calms the nerves around the teeth which is exactly what you need if you have sensitive teeth.

Note - This is not for kids. No one under 12 should use this unless your dentist tells you otherwise. Also, note that the stevia rebaudiana leaf is certified organic.

Toothpaste Ingredients:

active ingredient:
potassium nitrate 5% sodium fluoride 0.24% (0.15% w/v fluoride ion)

inactive ingredients:
sorbitol, hydrated silica, purified water, xylitol, aloe vera gel, glycerin, flavor,coconut oil, xanthan gum, titanium dioxide, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoyl glutamate and stevia rebaudiana leaf extract*.

Watermelon ( kids )

This one is specifically made for kids. It doesn't specify an exact age range. It just says kids of all ages. It is of course watermelon flavored. Kids love watermelon.

hello toothpaste kids watermelon

It is fluoride free which is important because younger children can't always be trusted to spit out all of their toothpaste. There is a good chance that a small child will swallow some of the paste. Since fluoride is considered toxic, you don't want it to be included in a toothpaste that children might end up swallowing. It also doesn't include SLS which is nice since SLS can be a little rough.

It is specifically designed to polish and brighten. It removes plaque all while still tasting great. The better a toothpaste tastes the less change that a kid will resist having their teeth brushed. This paste does include erythritol, xylitol, and aloe vera.

Toothpaste Ingredients:
sorbitol (humectant), hydrated silica (polishes and cleans teeth), purified water, vegetable glycerin (soothes and moisturizes), aloe vera gel (soothes and moisturizes), xylitol (sweetener), erythritol (sweetener), natural flavor (yum), xantham gum (thickener), lauryl glucoside (coconut/palm and corn derived cleanser), calcium glycerophosphate (mineral), titanium dioxide (mineral), potassium sorbate (maintains stability) and stevia rebaudiana leaf extract (sweetener).

Bubblegum ( kids )

This toothpaste is designed for kids. It is bubble gum flavored because kids are generally supposed to like sweet things like gum a little bit more than minty flavored stuff. It is listed as being for kids ages 2 and up. It is important to note that it does contain fluoride. You don't want kids to swallow this since it is toxic. I know I wouldn't trust my 3 year old to not swallow some or even most of his toothpaste. Personally, I wouldn't give this to anyone under 5 years old. You would also need to be sure that the person understands that the MUST spit the paste out after brushing. Other than that, this is a great toothpaste that kids should love.

hello toothpaste kids bubblegum

It does all the normal stuff you would expect including preventing cavities, polishing teeth, increasing brightness, strengthening enamel, and tasting awesome. It doesn't have most of the harsh, dangerous ingredients that people like to avoid. Basically, they stick to friendly, natural ingredients like the other toothpastes made by Hello.

To be fair, the instructions do say that you shouldn't use too much paste for children under 6 years old. Personally, I think that any amount would be too much for any kid under 5. I would recommend just sticking with the "Toddler Training Toothpaste".

WARNING - This one actually does contain SLS

Toothpaste Ingredients:
active ingredient: sodium fluoride 0.24% (0.15% w/v fluoride ion)

inactive ingredients:
sorbitol (humectant), hydrated silica (polishes and cleans teeth), glycerin (soothes and moisturizes), purified water, xylitol (sweetener), flavor (yum), xanthan gum (thickener), sodium lauryl sulfate (cleanser), titanium dioxide (appearance) and stevia rebaudiana leaf extract (sweetener).

Blue Raspberry ( kids )

This is another toothpaste for kids. This one is basically completely identical to the bubble gum flavored toothpaste that we've already covered above except for the flavor. Everything that we've mentioned for that one holds

 would expect like freshening breath, removing plaque, cleaning, tasting great, and of course whitening. It does all of this while still excluding dyes, artificial sweeteners, and SLS (standard for Hello products). As always, they don't include triclosan, microbeads, parabens, gluten, or triclosan.

hello toothpaste fluoride free

Inactive Ingredients:
Sorbitol (Humectant), Hydrated Silica (Polishes and Cleans Teeth), Purified Water, Vegetable Glycerin (Soothes and Moisturizes), Aloe Vera Gel (Soothes and Moisturizes), Xylitol (Sweetener), Erythritol (Sweetener), Natural Flavor (Yum), Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate (Coconut/Palm-Derived Cleanser), Xanthan Gum (Thickener), Calcium Glycerophosphate (Mineral), Titanium Dioxide (Mineral), Potassium Sorbate (Maintains Stability) and Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract (Sweetener)

Mojito Whitening

This toothpaste does include fluoride. It is focussed on whitening teeth. Most importantly for me, it is mojito mint flavored. I never thought I would see a toothpaste with this flavor. I would actually get this just because of the mojito flavor regardless of whether or not I needed the whitening effects. If you don't like fluoride or if you don't need whitening, this is the tube with this flavor. It would be nice if they could produce more different varieties that are also mojito flavored.

hello toothpaste mojito whitening

This has to be the most interesting product they have available next to the charcoal toothpaste. It has all of the other features that you've come to expect from Hello. It does the standard stuff like preventing cavities, freshening breath, and strengthening enamel. It whitens teeth very well since that is what this product specializes in. It doesn't include many harmful and harsh chemicals. The normal things are left out like SLS and Triclosan. It also excludes a bunch of other harmful stuff. This one specifically states that it doesn't have preservatives. It doesn't include harsh brighteners either.

Personally, I like the idea of having a mojito every time I brush my teeth. It is like having a party in your mouth. I love mojitos and I love having fresh clean teeth. A mojito is probably one of the freshest tasting drinks I can think of so it totally makes sense to have a toothpaste that takes on that flavor. This one is a shining gem among dental products. Do check it out. It is probably one of the coolest things I've done in my bathroom recently.

Toothpaste Ingredients:
active: sodium fluoride 0.24%

inactive: sorbitol, hydrated silica, glycerin, purified water, xylitol, flavor, xanthan gum, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocyl glutamate titanium dioxide and stevia rebaudiana leaf extract.

Sensitivity Relief

If you have sensitive teeth, this is the Hello Toothpaste product for you. It does contain fluoride so if you don't want that then you will want to pick something else. It contains both aloe vera and coconut oil. This is a good sign since it is meant to be soothing and healing while still being natural and friendly.

hello toothpaste sensitivity relief

Surprisingly, this toothpaste also helps to whiten your teeth while still being focused on relieving sensitivity. You might think that those two things are mutually exclusive but the people over at Hello designed a product that solves both of those problems. It also does all the normal stuff you would expect like protecting enamel and preventing cavities. It tastes awesome too.

You won't have to worry so much about pain if your teeth are sensitive. The whitening action is also specifically designed to be "gentle" so you don't have to worry. As always, they avoid the harsh stuff like sls, triclosan, and all of the other bad things we've already covered with every other tube of toothpaste that they produce. No surprises here just happy, healthy teeth.

The key ingredient for treating sensitive teeth is potassium nitrate. They include the highest level of this magical ingredient that is allowed by the FDA. If it weren't regulated, they probably would have gone higher. Pain relief isn't treated by some natural substance extracted from plants. At first glance, you might think that aloe or coconut oil is what was used to achieve this but that isn't the case. The real active ingredient is potassium nitrate. This wonderful chemical calms the nerves around the teeth which is exactly what you need if you have sensitive teeth.

Note - This is not for kids. No one under 12 should use this unless your dentist tells you otherwise. Also, note that the stevia rebaudiana leaf is certified organic.

Toothpaste Ingredients:

active ingredient:
potassium nitrate 5% sodium fluoride 0.24% (0.15% w/v fluoride ion)

inactive ingredients:
sorbitol, hydrated silica, purified water, xylitol, aloe vera gel, glycerin, flavor,coconut oil, xanthan gum, titanium dioxide, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoyl glutamate and stevia rebaudiana leaf extract*.

Watermelon ( kids )

This one is specifically made for kids. It doesn't specify an exact age range. It just says kids of all ages. It is of course watermelon flavored. Kids love watermelon.

hello toothpaste kids watermelon

It is fluoride free which is important because younger children can't always be trusted to spit out all of their toothpaste. There is a good chance that a small child will swallow some of the paste. Since fluoride is considered toxic, you don't want it to be included in a toothpaste that children might end up swallowing. It also doesn't include SLS which is nice since SLS can be a little rough.

It is specifically designed to polish and brighten. It removes plaque all while still tasting great. The better a toothpaste tastes the less change that a kid will resist having their teeth brushed. This paste does include erythritol, xylitol, and aloe vera.

Toothpaste Ingredients:
sorbitol (humectant), hydrated silica (polishes and cleans teeth), purified water, vegetable glycerin (soothes and moisturizes), aloe vera gel (soothes and moisturizes), xylitol (sweetener), erythritol (sweetener), natural flavor (yum), xantham gum (thickener), lauryl glucoside (coconut/palm and corn derived cleanser), calcium glycerophosphate (mineral), titanium dioxide (mineral), potassium sorbate (maintains stability) and stevia rebaudiana leaf extract (sweetener).

Bubblegum ( kids )

This toothpaste is designed for kids. It is bubble gum flavored because kids are generally supposed to like sweet things like gum a little bit more than minty flavored stuff. It is listed as being for kids ages 2 and up. It is important to note that it does contain fluoride. You don't want kids to swallow this since it is toxic. I know I wouldn't trust my 3 year old to not swallow some or even most of his toothpaste. Personally, I wouldn't give this to anyone under 5 years old. You would also need to be sure that the person understands that the MUST spit the paste out after brushing. Other than that, this is a great toothpaste that kids should love.

hello toothpaste kids bubblegum

It does all the normal stuff you would expect including preventing cavities, polishing teeth, increasing brightness, strengthening enamel, and tasting awesome. It doesn't have most of the harsh, dangerous ingredients that people like to avoid. Basically, they stick to friendly, natural ingredients like the other toothpastes made by Hello.

To be fair, the instructions do say that you shouldn't use too much paste for children under 6 years old. Personally, I think that any amount would be too much for any kid under 5. I would recommend just sticking with the "Toddler Training Toothpaste".

WARNING - This one actually does contain SLS

Toothpaste Ingredients:
active ingredient: sodium fluoride 0.24% (0.15% w/v fluoride ion)

inactive ingredients:
sorbitol (humectant), hydrated silica (polishes and cleans teeth), glycerin (soothes and moisturizes), purified water, xylitol (sweetener), flavor (yum), xanthan gum (thickener), sodium lauryl sulfate (cleanser), titanium dioxide (appearance) and stevia rebaudiana leaf extract (sweetener).

Blue Raspberry ( kids )

This is another toothpaste for kids. This one is basically completely identical to the bubble gum flavored toothpaste that we've already covered above except for the flavor. Everything that we've mentioned for that one holds true for this one as well. Make sure that you take the same precautions regarding fluoride.

hello toothpaste kids blue raspberry

The flavor is blue raspberry. As far as I know, no such thing exists in nature. There is no natural reference flavor to match this against. If I had to guess, I would say that this is probably raspberry flavored and they just


 all you can get so don’t spend it cooped up inside, wrap up warm and see daylight while you still can. Pop out during the evening too - even if it's just to pop to the shops for a hot chocolate or an avocado - DO IT. Supermarkets are generally well lit, so walking in and around can generally remind you of light and dispel those gloomy feelings. Also just getting that fresh air is also good for you and your body!

Socialise - It's so tempting to go home and sit with that hot chocolate and actually there's nothing wrong with that, but if you're running home after work/school/uni to wish the darkness away you're not doing yourself any favours. Still keep up your social life, it’s important to spend time with people who make you laugh and feel good and it can improve your mood dramatically.

Invest in a light box / Wake Up Lights - I didn't want to include this with the other lighting because it’s slightly different. One of the most effective treatments for SAD is light therapy, so if you find you’re really struggling I suggest you invest in a light box. They are designed specifically for helping with SAD and this simply involves sitting in a room with said light box. They have a higher wattage than your average bulb. Wake up lights are similar but designed so create a smooth transition from sleep to waking up. I slept in a room with the Phillips Wake Up Light in January this year and thought it was fantastic, its ability to gradually lighten up a room really does make waking up easier. Your health is important and getting the right start to the day is very important in shaping how the rest of your day goes. A lot of these boxes have added features of natural lights, radios and alarms so you have a range of things to choose from to ensure you wake up well rested. That being said you still need to make sure you’re sleeping the right amount of hours for your body to get the full benefits of this.

And those are my tips; I tried to be as practical as possible because things you can actually implement sooner, rather than later are the best. Let me know what helps you during these months!

Places to get more information & help:

  1. Love your blog! I've nominated you for the Liebster award, check out my blog for details :)

Latest Instagrams

© pull down the moon. Design by FCD.<|endoftext|>Pets and Animals: How to prevent infections in parakeets. Buy a big enough cage. For one parakeet, your cage should be at least a foot and a half square. If you have two, you need at least a 28-inch-by-24-inch-by-36-inch cage. Overcrowding can lead to certain diseases spreading more quickly, such as clostridial diseases. Pick a well-ventilated room.<|endoftext|>Happy Herbivore Blog

February 23, 2013

This Week's Q&A (Talking Weight Loss, Gluten-Free, Cereals, Hens)

You've got questions...

Q: I switched to a soy-free, gluten-free, plant-based diet about a month ago, and have gained quite a bit of weight. Do you know why this might be? (Do you have any tips?)

A: It's hard for me to guess without seeing some kind of food journal to know exactly what you are eating — and how much. In most cases, I find people are 1) eating too many calories overall, 2) eating too many high-fat and calorie-dense foods, and 3) are drinking calories — coffee, tea, soda, smoothies, juice, alcohol.

If you need to lose weight, I can't recommend the meal plans enough. We have so many great weight-loss success stories. The meal plans are also soy-free and gluten-free.

You can also check out this post for additional information and advice: "Engine 2: Stuck In A Rut."

Q: Which of your books has the most gluten free recipes?

A: I'd say they're all about the same — 85% or more gluten-free. The ones that aren't automatically GF can be made GF with simple substitutions (like using gluten-free all purpose flour). I have 4 GF testers, and I don't put any recipe in my cookbook that doesn't translate. There is also a recipe for GF all-purpose flour in EHH and HHA. All three books have a "gluten-free" icon to designate GF recipes.

Q: Hi!  Do you have to add oats to the black bean brownies?  I am gluten intolerant.

A: Yes, but you can use certified gluten-free oats, such as these from Bob's Red Mill. You can pulse rolled oats in the food processor or blender to make "quick" oats.

Q: I've always wondered why you don't do (healthy, whole grain of course) boxed cereals for breakfast, or whole grain breads/bagels/English muffins? I never see these on your meal plans.

A: I (personally) don't consider cereals healthy because they are so processed. Even 100% whole grain ones are processed — just think about what a grain must go through to get in a weird cereal shape. It's also nearly impossible to find whole-grain cereals that are also unsweetened , and the meal plans are designed so people can buy what they need at any store — not have to make a special trip, or spend $5 on a box of cereal. Cereal is just not an easy or affordable option — or as healthy as oats, quinoa, etc.

We do use whole-wheat bread and bagels on occasion, but not English muffins since I've never been able to find 100% whole-wheat, oil-free, vegan English muffins — even in large cities like New York and Los Angeles. I assume if I can't find it in a big city, most other people can't find it at all. We try to make sure the meal plans will work for everyone, even those in small cities or towns.

And although whole-wheat breads, etc. are better than white, they're also still more processed that oatmeal or quinoa, and not as filling, so that's another reason why we try to stick to grains.

For more information, see this post: "Caloric Density."

Q: I'm just wondering if you have any recommendations for eating out — for those times that you forgot to make lunch or didn't get up early enough in the morning to make one.

A: There are about a dozen blog posts on this — click the "Travel" button or try the search bar.

Q: We have five hens that free range 100 percent on twenty acres and come in at night on their own, and I shut the area for safety — I have felt ethically it is reasonable to eat their eggs; however, health-wise, I am wondering after watching Forks Over Knives.

A: Eggs contain cholesterol, which is harmful to the heart. All dietary cholesterol (meaning cholesterol you eat) is harmful. It only exists in animal foods.

The takeaway from FOK is simple: only eat plant foods. It doesn't matter how the goat/chicken/cow lived, died, what it ate, etc. — the proteins and cholesterol are the problem.

blog comments powered by Disqus<|endoftext|>Three Books of Occult Philosophy/Book 1/Chapter 61

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Jump to: navigation, search
Book 1, Chapter 61

external Senses, and also the Inward, and the Mind: of the threefold appetite of the Soul, and passions of the Will.== It is the opinion of some Divines, That God did not immediately creat the body of man, but by the assistance of the heavenly Spirits compound, and frame him; which opinion Alchinous, and Plato favor; thinking that God is the chief Creator of the whole world, of spirits both good and bad, and therefore immortalized them: but that all kinds of mortall animals were made at the command of God; for if he should have created them, they must have been immortall. The spirits therefore mixing Earth, Fire, Aire, and Water together, made of them all, put together, one body, which they subjected to the service of the soul, assigning in it severall Provinces to each power thereof, to the meaner of them, mean and low places: as to Anger the Midriff, to Lust the Womb, but to the more noble senses the Head, as the Tower of the whole body, and then the manifold Organs of Speech. They divide the Sense into External, and Internall. The externall are divided into five, known to every one, to which there are allotted five Organs, or subjects, as it were Foundations; being so ordered, that they which are placed in the more eminent part of the body, have a greater degree of purity. For the Eyes placed in the uppermost place, are the most pure, and have an affinity with the Nature of Fire, and Light: then the Ears have the second order of place, and purity, and are compared to the Aire: the Nostrils have the third order, and have a middle nature betwixt the Aire,

 you get my point. If you work full time in an office make sure you use your lunch hour to get some daylight, it’s proven to help and you need all you can get so don’t spend it cooped up inside, wrap up warm and see daylight while you still can. Pop out during the evening too - even if it's just to pop to the shops for a hot chocolate or an avocado - DO IT. Supermarkets are generally well lit, so walking in and around can generally remind you of light and dispel those gloomy feelings. Also just getting that fresh air is also good for you and your body!

Socialise - It's so tempting to go home and sit with that hot chocolate and actually there's nothing wrong with that, but if you're running home after work/school/uni to wish the darkness away you're not doing yourself any favours. Still keep up your social life, it’s important to spend time with people who make you laugh and feel good and it can improve your mood dramatically.

Invest in a light box / Wake Up Lights - I didn't want to include this with the other lighting because it’s slightly different. One of the most effective treatments for SAD is light therapy, so if you find you’re really struggling I suggest you invest in a light box. They are designed specifically for helping with SAD and this simply involves sitting in a room with said light box. They have a higher wattage than your average bulb. Wake up lights are similar but designed so create a smooth transition from sleep to waking up. I slept in a room with the Phillips Wake Up Light in January this year and thought it was fantastic, its ability to gradually lighten up a room really does make waking up easier. Your health is important and getting the right start to the day is very important in shaping how the rest of your day goes. A lot of these boxes have added features of natural lights, radios and alarms so you have a range of things to choose from to ensure you wake up well rested. That being said you still need to make sure you’re sleeping the right amount of hours for your body to get the full benefits of this.

And those are my tips; I tried to be as practical as possible because things you can actually implement sooner, rather than later are the best. Let me know what helps you during these months!

Places to get more information & help:

  1. Love your blog! I've nominated you for the Liebster award, check out my blog for details :)

Latest Instagrams

© pull down the moon. Design by FCD.<|endoftext|>Happy Herbivore Blog

February 23, 2013

This Week's Q&A (Talking Weight Loss, Gluten-Free, Cereals, Hens)

You've got questions...

Q: I switched to a soy-free, gluten-free, plant-based diet about a month ago, and have gained quite a bit of weight. Do you know why this might be? (Do you have any tips?)

A: It's hard for me to guess without seeing some kind of food journal to know exactly what you are eating — and how much. In most cases, I find people are 1) eating too many calories overall, 2) eating too many high-fat and calorie-dense foods, and 3) are drinking calories — coffee, tea, soda, smoothies, juice, alcohol.

If you need to lose weight, I can't recommend the meal plans enough. We have so many great weight-loss success stories. The meal plans are also soy-free and gluten-free.

You can also check out this post for additional information and advice: "Engine 2: Stuck In A Rut."

Q: Which of your books has the most gluten free recipes?

A: I'd say they're all about the same — 85% or more gluten-free. The ones that aren't automatically GF can be made GF with simple substitutions (like using gluten-free all purpose flour). I have 4 GF testers, and I don't put any recipe in my cookbook that doesn't translate. There is also a recipe for GF all-purpose flour in EHH and HHA. All three books have a "gluten-free" icon to designate GF recipes.

Q: Hi!  Do you have to add oats to the black bean brownies?  I am gluten intolerant.

A: Yes, but you can use certified gluten-free oats, such as these from Bob's Red Mill. You can pulse rolled oats in the food processor or blender to make "quick" oats.

Q: I've always wondered why you don't do (healthy, whole grain of course) boxed cereals for breakfast, or whole grain breads/bagels/English muffins? I never see these on your meal plans.

A: I (personally) don't consider cereals healthy because they are so processed. Even 100% whole grain ones are processed — just think about what a grain must go through to get in a weird cereal shape. It's also nearly impossible to find whole-grain cereals that are also unsweetened , and the meal plans are designed so people can buy what they need at any store — not have to make a special trip, or spend $5 on a box of cereal. Cereal is just not an easy or affordable option — or as healthy as oats, quinoa, etc.

We do use whole-wheat bread and bagels on occasion, but not English muffins since I've never been able to find 100% whole-wheat, oil-free, vegan English muffins — even in large cities like New York and Los Angeles. I assume if I can't find it in a big city, most other people can't find it at all. We try to make sure the meal plans will work for everyone, even those in small cities or towns.

And although whole-wheat breads, etc. are better than white, they're also still more processed that oatmeal or quinoa, and not as filling, so that's another reason why we try to stick to grains.

For more information, see this post: "Caloric Density."

Q: I'm just wondering if you have any recommendations for eating out — for those times that you forgot to make lunch or didn't get up early enough in the morning to make one.

A: There are about a dozen blog posts on this — click the "Travel" button or try the search bar.

Q: We have five hens that free range 100 percent on twenty acres and come in at night on their own, and I shut the area for safety — I have felt ethically it is reasonable to eat their eggs; however, health-wise, I am wondering after watching Forks Over Knives.

A: Eggs contain cholesterol, which is harmful to the heart. All dietary cholesterol (meaning cholesterol you eat) is harmful. It only exists in animal foods.

The takeaway from FOK is simple: only eat plant foods. It doesn't matter how the goat/chicken/cow lived, died, what it ate, etc. — the proteins and cholesterol are the problem.

blog comments powered by Disqus<|endoftext|>Three Books of Occult Philosophy/Book 1/Chapter 61

From Wikisource
Jump to: navigation, search
Book 1, Chapter 61

external Senses, and also the Inward, and the Mind: of the threefold appetite of the Soul, and passions of the Will.== It is the opinion of some Divines, That God did not immediately creat the body of man, but by the assistance of the heavenly Spirits compound, and frame him; which opinion Alchinous, and Plato favor; thinking that God is the chief Creator of the whole world, of spirits both good and bad, and therefore immortalized them: but that all kinds of mortall animals were made at the command of God; for if he should have created them, they must have been immortall. The spirits therefore mixing Earth, Fire, Aire, and Water together, made of them all, put together, one body, which they subjected to the service of the soul, assigning in it severall Provinces to each power thereof, to the meaner of them, mean and low places: as to Anger the Midriff, to Lust the Womb, but to the more noble senses the Head, as the Tower of the whole body, and then the manifold Organs of Speech. They divide the Sense into External, and Internall. The externall are divided into five, known to every one, to which there are allotted five Organs, or subjects, as it were Foundations; being so ordered, that they which are placed in the more eminent part of the body, have a greater degree of purity. For the Eyes placed in the uppermost place, are the most pure, and have an affinity with the Nature of Fire, and Light: then the Ears have the second order of place, and purity, and are compared to the Aire: the Nostrils have the third order, and have a middle nature betwixt the Aire, and the Water; then the Organ of tasting, which is grosser and most like to the nature of Water: Last of all, the touching is diffused through the whole body, and is compared to the grossness of Earth. The more pure senses are those which perceive their Objects farthest off,


. It is necessary because without it people will fight because misunderstanding can happen. Imagine a group of people with different ideas and not being able to communicate. The people will surely fight because the other person will assume because he cannot understand the perspective of the other.

Communication enables people to create a group that will understand each other. One good example of communication is love. When two people enter a relationship, they will plan for their future and their dream family. Planning includes communication; therefore, the foundation of their plans is thru communicating with each other and telling each other their plans. Another is in a family, when the child enters his or her dream university he or she has to tell her parents her passion so that they will understand whatever path he or she might take. Last example is in a company, stockholders will hold a meeting to plan the future endeavor’s of the company. Communication is most needed in this situation, because not just the future of the company will be affected but the lives of all the employees in it. If the stockholders will not communicate with each other, the company will surely go down.

Communication is needed, because without it people will be just like objects, no emotions, no language and no interaction.

related articles<|endoftext|>Just Me Having A Bad Day

Not being on anti-depressants anymore has taught me to face the pain. I have to get up at three every morning and face another day.

The worst and happiest moment used to be from 6-7 every morning... I got the opportunity to collect my boys and take them to school, until their father decided that he would much rather drop them off and I can collect them in the afternoons. It didn't work out that way and I haven't seen them for 5 days.

On average I might get about an hour sleep a night because my brain has never allowed itself to switch off... It started when I was 6 and has been in "protect mode" ever since then. I used to be the shield between my father and my older sister, protecting her from what I went through became my only reason for living.

Today my sister hates me for leaving an abusive husband. She hates me for having children and "abandoning" them. I know hate is a strong word and that there is a fine line between hate and love but how can anyone love someone like me? All broken and a hundred shades of messed up...

My family is judgmental at the work that I do, apparently farming is below "our standards"... I live for my work, it's the only positive thing that I have in my life, it's value adding not only to every person that buys the produce but it's therapeutic to watch the tiniest seedling grow in a matter of weeks. It's also one of the few occupations where I don't have to be close to anybody else.

I know this story doesn't make sense and I don't expect anyone to comment or even read it. It's just me having a bad day.
deleted deleted 26-30 2 Responses Jan 20, 2013

Your Response

Being a Farmer is cool, do you own the Farm? you are lovable please don't be too hard on yourself.

How big is the Farm? I had a small farm once in Nigeria but I had to move.

And how many of you work on them?

255 people with you on the farm, wow, are your produce exported?

You must have lots of customers, how big is your catchment area?

That's impressive.

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Hi, sounds like a rough time....but I'm glad you have work you love...that is so important....just curious why go off meds? do you have ADD or anxiety? because sleep is pretty important...what kinds of crops do you grow? Do you have any animals?

Lol, old fat lazy pet cows...I work in a print shop and at a hotel as a desk clerk...don't feel like you've "given up" and had to go back on meds like you failed...if they help use them! They are not a crutch. They help us cope while we face the pain<|endoftext|>140232For years, doctors and researchers have stressed the importance of getting eight or nine hours of sleep. Sleep-deprived zombies can take heart in the list of people who do with much less: Barack Obama, for example, says he gets by with just four hours a night and yet he still seems capable of, like, running the country and stuff. (As for whether the same is true for members of Obama's inner circle, well, that's another issue.)

Plenty of other successful people fall into the same category. Martha Stewart says she, too, makes do with four hours. Donald Trump, for his part, claims he only closes his beautiful blue eyes for three or four hours a night, which makes sense given his busy schedule defending beauty contestants, hamming it up on cable news programs, and combing his mane of golden hair. And Diane Sawyer doesn't even need to sleep at all! She says she doesn't sleep at all on Sundays before she appears on Good Morning America on Monday.

Of course, doctors point out that sleep patterns are different for every person and some people need more sleep than others. And like his fashion sense and taste in interior design, you'd be well advised to avoid modeling yourself after The Donald. "When you hear reports of people who don't sleep," says one expert, it "isn't a model for people to try and learn to sleep less."

Do history's greatest figures owe their success to sleeping less? [NYDN]<|endoftext|>Vans Pool Party 2014 Highlights

05.19.14 – The Skateboard Mag

Hungry young bucks and seasoned skateboarding vets gathered over the weekend for the 2014 Vans Pool Party in Orange, California, to skate the legendary Combi bowl. Congratulations to Tristan Rennie for taking the cake and cheers to everyone else who was involved. Check below for some photos from the weekend. Photos: Dave Swift

What’s a Combi event without the original Badlander, Steve Alba? Slob air in the round by a recovering Salba makes everyone feel good.

Year after year Jeff Grosso is a fan favorite and almost always finds a place in the finals. This year Jeff did judo airs and a lot of other solid moves into a second-place finish—his highest in ten years.

Rune Glifberg has also won the Pool Party a few times, but didn’t make the finals this time. Heeflip frontside airs and a grip of other solid moves were enough for top five in years past. My how things have changed.

The biggest surprise of the day was that Pedro Barros didn’t make it into the pro finals. The way he skates makes that nearly an impossibility, but falls in his runs kept his scores low. Tailgrab nosegrind off the square hip.

Anyone who witnesses the skating of Alex Perelson has to wonder why he’s not in the top five of any contest he enters. Dude is just that good, but he generally taps out when the finish line is in sight. This monster heelflip varial lien in the semi finals just wasn’t enough to get AP to the next level.

This guy fucking rips! Jimmy Wilkins spins an indy 540 across the flat wall, but somehow didn’t find his way into the finals. There’s always next year. Or is there?

There are dudes who wear pads and dudes who don’t. Charlie Blair falls into the latter category and has no fear of launching high Madonnas in the square.

In the Masters division, Darren Navarrette found the finals with tail-bone backside airs and a variety of other Vertical Vampire styled moves.

Local boy Josh Borden rips the shit out of this bowl, and like most years at the Pool Party, Josh found his way into the finals. High speed backside Smith grind into and around the corner.

Tom Schaar tosses a hefty stale around the square corner.

You gotta beat this guy if you want to be number one in the Legends category at the Pool Party. Chris Miller ollies into the corner with all the style and speed you’d expect.

Born and raised Badlander and the best skater in the entire event, Tristan Rennie delivered the goods on every single wall of the Combi Bowl. His runs got better each and every time his name was called and when time ran out everyone knew he was the 2014 Pool Party winner. Tristan frontside feebles around the square corner like it was nothing.

2014 Vans Pool Party Results:

1. Tristan Rennie
2. Joshua Rodriguez
3. Cory Juneau

1. Bruno Passos
2. Brian Patch
3. Darren Navarrette

1. Chris Miller
2. Jeff Grosso
3. Christian Hosoi<|endoftext|>Personal Care and Style: How to make loom bracelets. Think about the sort of colors you would like to wear. Do you have blue eyes? Match your bracelet to your eyes with an alternating blue/green, or blue/yellow bracelet. Are you planning on wearing a red outfit? Make a predominantly red bracelet. Maybe you don't want to match at all. You are versatile and unique, so why not make your bracelets the same? Many websites sell multiple different colors, from monochrome bands to multicolored, tie-dye, and glow in the dark.<|endoftext|>

 person is communicating with his self.

The main question is, is communication necessary? Why do people have the need to communicate?

People communicate to understand other people and to interact. It is necessary because without it people will fight because misunderstanding can happen. Imagine a group of people with different ideas and not being able to communicate. The people will surely fight because the other person will assume because he cannot understand the perspective of the other.

Communication enables people to create a group that will understand each other. One good example of communication is love. When two people enter a relationship, they will plan for their future and their dream family. Planning includes communication; therefore, the foundation of their plans is thru communicating with each other and telling each other their plans. Another is in a family, when the child enters his or her dream university he or she has to tell her parents her passion so that they will understand whatever path he or she might take. Last example is in a company, stockholders will hold a meeting to plan the future endeavor’s of the company. Communication is most needed in this situation, because not just the future of the company will be affected but the lives of all the employees in it. If the stockholders will not communicate with each other, the company will surely go down.

Communication is needed, because without it people will be just like objects, no emotions, no language and no interaction.

related articles<|endoftext|>Just Me Having A Bad Day

Not being on anti-depressants anymore has taught me to face the pain. I have to get up at three every morning and face another day.

The worst and happiest moment used to be from 6-7 every morning... I got the opportunity to collect my boys and take them to school, until their father decided that he would much rather drop them off and I can collect them in the afternoons. It didn't work out that way and I haven't seen them for 5 days.

On average I might get about an hour sleep a night because my brain has never allowed itself to switch off... It started when I was 6 and has been in "protect mode" ever since then. I used to be the shield between my father and my older sister, protecting her from what I went through became my only reason for living.

Today my sister hates me for leaving an abusive husband. She hates me for having children and "abandoning" them. I know hate is a strong word and that there is a fine line between hate and love but how can anyone love someone like me? All broken and a hundred shades of messed up...

My family is judgmental at the work that I do, apparently farming is below "our standards"... I live for my work, it's the only positive thing that I have in my life, it's value adding not only to every person that buys the produce but it's therapeutic to watch the tiniest seedling grow in a matter of weeks. It's also one of the few occupations where I don't have to be close to anybody else.

I know this story doesn't make sense and I don't expect anyone to comment or even read it. It's just me having a bad day.
deleted deleted 26-30 2 Responses Jan 20, 2013

Your Response

Being a Farmer is cool, do you own the Farm? you are lovable please don't be too hard on yourself.

How big is the Farm? I had a small farm once in Nigeria but I had to move.

And how many of you work on them?

255 people with you on the farm, wow, are your produce exported?

You must have lots of customers, how big is your catchment area?

That's impressive.

2 More Responses

Hi, sounds like a rough time....but I'm glad you have work you love...that is so important....just curious why go off meds? do you have ADD or anxiety? because sleep is pretty important...what kinds of crops do you grow? Do you have any animals?

Lol, old fat lazy pet cows...I work in a print shop and at a hotel as a desk clerk...don't feel like you've "given up" and had to go back on meds like you failed...if they help use them! They are not a crutch. They help us cope while we face the pain<|endoftext|>140232For years, doctors and researchers have stressed the importance of getting eight or nine hours of sleep. Sleep-deprived zombies can take heart in the list of people who do with much less: Barack Obama, for example, says he gets by with just four hours a night and yet he still seems capable of, like, running the country and stuff. (As for whether the same is true for members of Obama's inner circle, well, that's another issue.)

Plenty of other successful people fall into the same category. Martha Stewart says she, too, makes do with four hours. Donald Trump, for his part, claims he only closes his beautiful blue eyes for three or four hours a night, which makes sense given his busy schedule defending beauty contestants, hamming it up on cable news programs, and combing his mane of golden hair. And Diane Sawyer doesn't even need to sleep at all! She says she doesn't sleep at all on Sundays before she appears on Good Morning America on Monday.

Of course, doctors point out that sleep patterns are different for every person and some people need more sleep than others. And like his fashion sense and taste in interior design, you'd be well advised to avoid modeling yourself after The Donald. "When you hear reports of people who don't sleep," says one expert, it "isn't a model for people to try and learn to sleep less."

Do history's greatest figures owe their success to sleeping less? [NYDN]<|endoftext|>Vans Pool Party 2014 Highlights

05.19.14 – The Skateboard Mag

Hungry young bucks and seasoned skateboarding vets gathered over the weekend for the 2014 Vans Pool Party in Orange, California, to skate the legendary Combi bowl. Congratulations to Tristan Rennie for taking the cake and cheers to everyone else who was involved. Check below for some photos from the weekend. Photos: Dave Swift

What’s a Combi event without the original Badlander, Steve Alba? Slob air in the round by a recovering Salba makes everyone feel good.

Year after year Jeff Grosso is a fan favorite and almost always finds a place in the finals. This year Jeff did judo airs and a lot of other solid moves into a second-place finish—his highest in ten years.

Rune Glifberg has also won the Pool Party a few times, but didn’t make the finals this time. Heeflip frontside airs and a grip of other solid moves were enough for top five in years past. My how things have changed.

The biggest surprise of the day was that Pedro Barros didn’t make it into the pro finals. The way he skates makes that nearly an impossibility, but falls in his runs kept his scores low. Tailgrab nosegrind off the square hip.

Anyone who witnesses the skating of Alex Perelson has to wonder why he’s not in the top five of any contest he enters. Dude is just that good, but he generally taps out when the finish line is in sight. This monster heelflip varial lien in the semi finals just wasn’t enough to get AP to the next level.

This guy fucking rips! Jimmy Wilkins spins an indy 540 across the flat wall, but somehow didn’t find his way into the finals. There’s always next year. Or is there?

There are dudes who wear pads and dudes who don’t. Charlie Blair falls into the latter category and has no fear of launching high Madonnas in the square.

In the Masters division, Darren Navarrette found the finals with tail-bone backside airs and a variety of other Vertical Vampire styled moves.

Local boy Josh Borden rips the shit out of this bowl, and like most years at the Pool Party, Josh found his way into the finals. High speed backside Smith grind into and around the corner.

Tom Schaar tosses a hefty stale around the square corner.

You gotta beat this guy if you want to be number one in the Legends category at the Pool Party. Chris Miller ollies into the corner with all the style and speed you’d expect.

Born and raised Badlander and the best skater in the entire event, Tristan Rennie delivered the goods on every single wall of the Combi Bowl. His runs got better each and every time his name was called and when time ran out everyone knew he was the 2014 Pool Party winner. Tristan frontside feebles around the square corner like it was nothing.

2014 Vans Pool Party Results:

1. Tristan Rennie
2. Joshua Rodriguez
3. Cory Juneau

1. Bruno Passos
2. Brian Patch
3. Darren Navarrette

1. Chris Miller
2. Jeff Grosso
3. Christian Hosoi<|endoftext|>It’s a Small World

WORLD is the Christian magazine where Bob Jones IV (yes THE Bob Jones) is the editor. Bob Jones IV is the son of BJIII. He decided he did not want to be president of his namesake university and works as a journalist. His brother Stephen took the helm at BJU, but resigned in December for health reasons.

Imagine my surprise this morning


 minuta have not been reported, although other Tagetes species have proven medically safe and efficacious (Caceres et al. 1987).

Hethelyi et al. (1986), determined anti-microbial activity of five secondary compounds in Tagetes minuta; beta-ocimene, dihydrotagetone, tagetone, (Z)-ocimenone, and (E)-ocimenone. When tested on 40 strains of bacteria and fungi, the essential oil of T. minuta had a 100% inhibitory effect on Gram-positive bacteria, a 95% inhibitory effect on Gram-negative bacteria, and a 100% inhibitory effect on fungi.

Hudson (1990) tested the many different secondary compounds for anti-viral activity, and determined that thiophenes demonstrated the greatest anti-viral action at the lowest doses, and with the least toxicity overall. Of the thiophenes, molecules with two or more thiophene units showed the highest activity. In all cases, the best success was against viruses with envelopes. Hudson tested 32 thiophenes, evaluated their efficacy and determined the 10 most effective ones (Fig. 3). Atkinson et al. (1964) first reported the thiophenes found in Tagetes minuta. A comparison of Atkinson's results to those of Hudson, shows that 7 of the 10 most effective anti-viral thiophenes are found in Tagetes minuta.

The work of Hethelyi et al. (1986) and that of Hudson (1990) indicate that the use of Tagetes minuta as a medicinal beverage by indigenous people may have a valid biological basis, although in vivo work has not been published. Further work is warranted, and could be used to aid in the marketing of herbal products of Tagetes minuta.

There are some unsubstantiated reports of poisoning by Tagetes minuta. Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk (1932) mention that death of children in South Africa is reportedly due to allowing them to sleep next to T. minuta state: "Unfortunately no proper investigation of these occurrences have been made and one doubts very much whether the plant has been the cause of death." Given the high suspected rate of infanticide of female children in Africa a half-century ago, T. minuta as the cause of death is highly unlikely. Hurst (1942) mentions that in Australia, in 1935, the plant is suspected in the death of several cows, "but the evidence was rather weak." and states that "A large dose of the plant in the flowering stage had no effect on sheep."

Chandhoke and Ghatak (1969), working with experimental animals, determined that the oil of Tagetes minuta has hypotensive, bronchodilatory, spazmolytic, anti-inflammatory, and tranquilizing properties. These actions are in accordance with the reported folk use of the beverage as a medical decoction. Given that generations of South Americans have used T. minuta as a beverage and condiment, it seems that use in moderation causes no ill effects; however additional toxicology studies would be necessary prior to marketing the plant as a beverage.

Tagetes minuta can be used for a hot or cold refreshing beverage. In taste tests at the University of Texas, subjects reported that the flavor is slightly sweet and anise-like, mild and not overpowering to the palate. Overall, the flavor was well received, although subject preference was significantly positively correlated to their preference for "black jelly beans or licorice."

Currently, many nations are actively seeking alternative cash crops to replace cultivation of illegal drug plants. Several species of Tagetes have been investigated, including Tagetes minuta (Bernal and Correa 1991; Arora 1989). Tagetes minuta as a herbal beverage has the potential to become a new crop for many of the hither-to drug growing areas, providing further research into the toxicology and marketing is conducted and remains promising.

Fig. 1. Tagetes minuta, based on herbarium specimens at TEX/LL. (A) habit (B) head (C) leaf under surface (D) ray floret (E) disk floret. Bars: (A) 1 cm (B-E) 1 mm

Fig. 2. Tagetes minuta purchased in a marketplace in Chile. The material was folded and wrapped with plastic twine while fresh.

Fig. 3. Chemical formula of 7 thiophenes found in Tagetes minuta with antiviral activity. Alpha-T indicates alpha-thiophene, numbers indicate numbers in Hudson (1990).
Last update September 18, 1997 aw<|endoftext|>Family Life: How to help adopted children connect to their native culture. Educate yourself about your child's native culture. The more information you have regarding your child's native culture, the better equipped you will be to answer their questions and share insightful information. Information resources available online and at your local library are invaluable in helping you and your adopted child connect with their native culture. These resources include books (including photographic books), documentaries, websites, and videos online. Visit your local library and talk to the librarian about borrowing some resources regarding your child's native culture.<|endoftext|>Posted: March 9, 2017

Healthcare Marketing’s “Show Me the Money” Moment

Surely you remember the scene from the late 1990’s classic, Jerry Maguire. Sports Agent Jerry (Tom Cruise) is scrambling to keep his clients after he breaks from his big agency to go out on his own. Trapped on a call with football player Rod Tidwell (Cuba Gooding Jr.), Jerry becomes more and more desperate. Rod just wants assurances that he’ll get the personal attention Jerry has been promising and a new contract in his home state. The scene ends with Rod gleefully entreating Jerry to chant “Show me the money!” over the phone, increasingly louder and louder, until he finally gives in and agrees to still be his client. Aside from just being funny, this scene is really telling about what motivates people. At the end of the day, Rod wants to make sure that his priorities for job security and money are the same as Jerry’s.

This is really true of most people. Sure, the bottom line isn’t what gives you passion to do your job well, but ensuring you have job and financial security is part of the foundation for why most of us work. For business leaders, especially in healthcare with all its payment models and complexity, financial stability and budget are always top of mind for this very reason.

As a healthcare marketer, when you plan to invest in new technology or services to help you achieve your awareness, engagement, acquisition, and loyalty goals, you need to keep that executive mindset at the forefront as you build your business case. Thinking like an executive keeps you on the same page and helps you build an argument for your investment that is more likely to get approved. If you can answer executive concerns and prove how a technology solution can save money or is structured to help you bring in more financial return, finding room in the budget is that much easier.

Of course, each platform or solution-type you’re looking at will have its own unique justifications for its worth. A CRM has a different value proposition than marketing automation, for example. But, in general, there are a few simple arguments you can make for you next healthcare technology purchase that will really speak to the C-suite outlook.

How to Sell Executives On Your Mission

1. Think about avoiding wasted money. Maybe the solution you’re interested in makes you more efficient or shows you places where you could be spending your money in different ways for better results. Multi-channel campaign management tools are a great example of this.

2. Think about partnerships. When you invest in a new technology, is service part of the agreement or does the solution stand alone to ease the burden on your team? Using technology and services to help your team get more done is a great way to save budget. Directory Listings solutions can offer that aid from service partnerships and Reputation Management solutions give you the benefit of both technology and services.

3. Think about gaining a leg up on the competition. If your current marketing methods are outdated, how well can you compete with the health system down the street. Tell your C-suite how a new solution will not only make your team smart, allow you to show a return on investment, and engage more patients before your competitor does. Newer CRM solutions, with real-time capabilities, are perfect for this.

4. Think about doing your research. If you can show you did the legwork on a solution’s unique value and benefits, especially if your research shows how a tool can help you follow best practices, save money elsewhere, or even future-proof your investment, you’re golden. Next level CMS platforms, designed with the healthcare consumer in mind, are ideal for this type of argument. And if the CMS is cloud-based and don’t have to be replaced year-over-year, you’ve got an even more persuasive case.

Want more tips on getting the marketing technology partnership you want or tools to make your team more efficient? Download our free Digital Marketing Toolkit.<|endoftext|>[lkml]   [1996]   [Jun]   [2]   [last100]   RSS Feed
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SubjectRe: SVGA kernel chipset drivers.

the following discussion is only true if GX >register< access times are an
issue. And judjung from the X server using iopl(), it's an issue ...

On Sun, 2 Jun 1996, Linus Torvalds wrote:

[ "priviledge dropping" SVGA server implementation in user space ]

> Essentially, this already sets up the protection

newell 1990; Korolkovas and Burckhalter 1976) In vivo human studies of the secondary compounds of T. minuta have not been reported, although other Tagetes species have proven medically safe and efficacious (Caceres et al. 1987).

Hethelyi et al. (1986), determined anti-microbial activity of five secondary compounds in Tagetes minuta; beta-ocimene, dihydrotagetone, tagetone, (Z)-ocimenone, and (E)-ocimenone. When tested on 40 strains of bacteria and fungi, the essential oil of T. minuta had a 100% inhibitory effect on Gram-positive bacteria, a 95% inhibitory effect on Gram-negative bacteria, and a 100% inhibitory effect on fungi.

Hudson (1990) tested the many different secondary compounds for anti-viral activity, and determined that thiophenes demonstrated the greatest anti-viral action at the lowest doses, and with the least toxicity overall. Of the thiophenes, molecules with two or more thiophene units showed the highest activity. In all cases, the best success was against viruses with envelopes. Hudson tested 32 thiophenes, evaluated their efficacy and determined the 10 most effective ones (Fig. 3). Atkinson et al. (1964) first reported the thiophenes found in Tagetes minuta. A comparison of Atkinson's results to those of Hudson, shows that 7 of the 10 most effective anti-viral thiophenes are found in Tagetes minuta.

The work of Hethelyi et al. (1986) and that of Hudson (1990) indicate that the use of Tagetes minuta as a medicinal beverage by indigenous people may have a valid biological basis, although in vivo work has not been published. Further work is warranted, and could be used to aid in the marketing of herbal products of Tagetes minuta.

There are some unsubstantiated reports of poisoning by Tagetes minuta. Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk (1932) mention that death of children in South Africa is reportedly due to allowing them to sleep next to T. minuta state: "Unfortunately no proper investigation of these occurrences have been made and one doubts very much whether the plant has been the cause of death." Given the high suspected rate of infanticide of female children in Africa a half-century ago, T. minuta as the cause of death is highly unlikely. Hurst (1942) mentions that in Australia, in 1935, the plant is suspected in the death of several cows, "but the evidence was rather weak." and states that "A large dose of the plant in the flowering stage had no effect on sheep."

Chandhoke and Ghatak (1969), working with experimental animals, determined that the oil of Tagetes minuta has hypotensive, bronchodilatory, spazmolytic, anti-inflammatory, and tranquilizing properties. These actions are in accordance with the reported folk use of the beverage as a medical decoction. Given that generations of South Americans have used T. minuta as a beverage and condiment, it seems that use in moderation causes no ill effects; however additional toxicology studies would be necessary prior to marketing the plant as a beverage.

Tagetes minuta can be used for a hot or cold refreshing beverage. In taste tests at the University of Texas, subjects reported that the flavor is slightly sweet and anise-like, mild and not overpowering to the palate. Overall, the flavor was well received, although subject preference was significantly positively correlated to their preference for "black jelly beans or licorice."

Currently, many nations are actively seeking alternative cash crops to replace cultivation of illegal drug plants. Several species of Tagetes have been investigated, including Tagetes minuta (Bernal and Correa 1991; Arora 1989). Tagetes minuta as a herbal beverage has the potential to become a new crop for many of the hither-to drug growing areas, providing further research into the toxicology and marketing is conducted and remains promising.

Fig. 1. Tagetes minuta, based on herbarium specimens at TEX/LL. (A) habit (B) head (C) leaf under surface (D) ray floret (E) disk floret. Bars: (A) 1 cm (B-E) 1 mm

Fig. 2. Tagetes minuta purchased in a marketplace in Chile. The material was folded and wrapped with plastic twine while fresh.

Fig. 3. Chemical formula of 7 thiophenes found in Tagetes minuta with antiviral activity. Alpha-T indicates alpha-thiophene, numbers indicate numbers in Hudson (1990).
Last update September 18, 1997 aw<|endoftext|>Posted: March 9, 2017

Healthcare Marketing’s “Show Me the Money” Moment

Surely you remember the scene from the late 1990’s classic, Jerry Maguire. Sports Agent Jerry (Tom Cruise) is scrambling to keep his clients after he breaks from his big agency to go out on his own. Trapped on a call with football player Rod Tidwell (Cuba Gooding Jr.), Jerry becomes more and more desperate. Rod just wants assurances that he’ll get the personal attention Jerry has been promising and a new contract in his home state. The scene ends with Rod gleefully entreating Jerry to chant “Show me the money!” over the phone, increasingly louder and louder, until he finally gives in and agrees to still be his client. Aside from just being funny, this scene is really telling about what motivates people. At the end of the day, Rod wants to make sure that his priorities for job security and money are the same as Jerry’s.

This is really true of most people. Sure, the bottom line isn’t what gives you passion to do your job well, but ensuring you have job and financial security is part of the foundation for why most of us work. For business leaders, especially in healthcare with all its payment models and complexity, financial stability and budget are always top of mind for this very reason.

As a healthcare marketer, when you plan to invest in new technology or services to help you achieve your awareness, engagement, acquisition, and loyalty goals, you need to keep that executive mindset at the forefront as you build your business case. Thinking like an executive keeps you on the same page and helps you build an argument for your investment that is more likely to get approved. If you can answer executive concerns and prove how a technology solution can save money or is structured to help you bring in more financial return, finding room in the budget is that much easier.

Of course, each platform or solution-type you’re looking at will have its own unique justifications for its worth. A CRM has a different value proposition than marketing automation, for example. But, in general, there are a few simple arguments you can make for you next healthcare technology purchase that will really speak to the C-suite outlook.

How to Sell Executives On Your Mission

1. Think about avoiding wasted money. Maybe the solution you’re interested in makes you more efficient or shows you places where you could be spending your money in different ways for better results. Multi-channel campaign management tools are a great example of this.

2. Think about partnerships. When you invest in a new technology, is service part of the agreement or does the solution stand alone to ease the burden on your team? Using technology and services to help your team get more done is a great way to save budget. Directory Listings solutions can offer that aid from service partnerships and Reputation Management solutions give you the benefit of both technology and services.

3. Think about gaining a leg up on the competition. If your current marketing methods are outdated, how well can you compete with the health system down the street. Tell your C-suite how a new solution will not only make your team smart, allow you to show a return on investment, and engage more patients before your competitor does. Newer CRM solutions, with real-time capabilities, are perfect for this.

4. Think about doing your research. If you can show you did the legwork on a solution’s unique value and benefits, especially if your research shows how a tool can help you follow best practices, save money elsewhere, or even future-proof your investment, you’re golden. Next level CMS platforms, designed with the healthcare consumer in mind, are ideal for this type of argument. And if the CMS is cloud-based and don’t have to be replaced year-over-year, you’ve got an even more persuasive case.

Want more tips on getting the marketing technology partnership you want or tools to make your team more efficient? Download our free Digital Marketing Toolkit.<|endoftext|>[lkml]   [1996]   [Jun]   [2]   [last100]   RSS Feed
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SubjectRe: SVGA kernel chipset drivers.

the following discussion is only true if GX >register< access times are an
issue. And judjung from the X server using iopl(), it's an issue ...

On Sun, 2 Jun 1996, Linus Torvalds wrote:

[ "priviledge dropping" SVGA server implementation in user space ]

> Essentially, this already sets up the protection domains. The server is
> protected, yet the fork() inheritance is able to give the graphics
> program all the resources it needs, and nothing more.

presuming that a user program is allowed to have all priviledges. What we
are talking about is an interface to the graphics hardware. The direct
method is the way X does it: it gets the whole resource, on "bare metal"
level.