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The New Atheism, a book review, part 1

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Colorado Professor Stenger’s latest book, The New Atheism: Taking a Stand for Science and Reason, takes an aggressive stance by positively defining the new atheism while critiquing the claims of the three main religions.

The book relies on his previous work, God: the Failed Hypothesis. There, through the limited tool of falsificationism, he examined the “god of the gaps” in the realm of science, falsifying such a “god.”

The book critiques some apologists (e.g., Haught and Marshall) as well as non-Christians (Berlinski and Behe). Although some sections interact with Mormons and Muslims, the bulk of the book is a frontal attack upon the “god” of Christianity.

I use quote marks around the word ‘god’ because the previous book (as does this one) fails to hit its target. Just as the defenders of the New Atheism are not interested in defending communistic atheism, I am not defending an Islamic ‘god’. So, I will paint a clearer target.  And that target is historic, confessional Protestantism, specifically the Westminster Confession of Faith.

What this means is that falsification (besides its other inherent problems) is inadequate to prove or disprove the existence of God. The worldview of classical Protestantism maintains that all things, including the thinking atheist and the laws of logic, are sustained and governed by the almighty power of God.  Thus any and all things are actually evidence of God (Ps. 19).

What this also means is that the New Atheism has not properly understood the central concern of classical Christianity. It is not simply that we wish to foster some generic “god” common to all religions or that our law-system is absolutely unique; rather the message is an antithetical declaration of sin and redemption.  It is a declaration, in philosophical terms, that existence, knowledge and morality can only be justified in a Christian worldview.  That every thought must be held captive to the Lordship of Christ and that begins with the supernatural rebirth (2 Cor. 10:25).

This obvious lack of understanding is demonstrated on page 212: “And who could be more self-centered than Muslims and Christians, who believe that for a few simple duties for a short period on Earth they will live forever in perfect bliss?” (212). The Christian, in contrast with all other religions, does not believe a “few simple duties” (or many duties) are sufficient to create eternal bliss.  The guilty verdict hanging over everyone only changes from judgment to clemency through the work and merit of Christ Jesus who obeyed the Law and died on the cross in the place of those who repent and believe in Him.

Nothing selfish here!

It must be stressed that the Christian concept of God is integrated with our concept of man, sin and creation. It is all of a piece. Christianity is a worldview that must be entirely challenged.

The rest of this series will examine the various claims and observations found in each chapter of this book. It will be shown that the New Atheism presented is either self-contradictory or inadequate to deal with the real problems of life.

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Spinning Top Cocktail

Spinning Top Cocktail

Trompo Zacatecano
1 cocktail
Pati Jinich
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chile powder, cocktail, grapefruit, mezcal, mint, pati's mexican table, pineapple, tequila
Author:Pati Jinich
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Spinning Top Cocktail recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 3, Episode 12 "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"

For rimming the glass:

  • 1 lime wedge, (about 1/4 of a fresh lime)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground chile powder, such as chile piquín, ancho, chipotle or a Mexican mix, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons kosher or coarse sea salt

For the drink:

  • 11/2 cups Ice cubes
  • 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) mezcal or tequila
  • 3/4 cup grapefruit soda
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 to 2 fresh mint leaves

To Prepare

  • Run the lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Place the sugar, chile powder and salt on a small plate and dip the rim of the glass in the salt to coat.
  • Add the ice cubes to the glass, then pour in the mezcal, grapefruit soda and pineapple juice, stir gently. Tear the mint leaves into several pieces and drop them into the glass, stirring gently so they release their flavor into the drink.

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  1. You’re the best and it brings comfort and joy to watch your show and to hear your cute accent! Your food and drinks always look so quick and delicious. Thanks for sharing! And you have a beautiful family and friends.


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Art festival brings international culture to Florence

Photo by: Keyla Shepard

At Arts International, musicians and entertainers from around the world perform throughout the day such as the Kenya Safari Acrobats, the Accidentals and Walhalla Bavarian Dancers.

Ashley Krause, Staff Writer

Arts International was held at the FMU Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 8 with different vendors and performers displaying diversity and culture to attendees. The festival was held where South Dargan Street and Cheves Street meet.

An international flag display exhibited a variety of flags from different countries. A picnic area was also available for people to sit and watch the entertainers perform.

There were several different children’s activities offered. The children were able to create crafts that taught them about other continents. Some of the activities included balloon art from a Boy Scout troop and face painting using international designs. Other activities for the kids included learning about STEM and robotics, and playing with Japanese yo-yos. They were also able to make their own passports and then have them stamped when they went to different displays by exchange students.

The international food court offered a variety of foods from all over the world. Some countries featured at the food court were: Italy, Japan, India, and Mexico and the U.S. Some foods from the U.S. included shaved ice, funnel cakes and the famous barbecue from Wholly Smokin’ from right here in Florence. Other foods included tacos and bratwursts.

There was a beer garden near the concert stage. Dolce Vita, a wine and chocolate shop, was also present at the festival.

Music and entertainment were a prominent part of the Arts International Festival. Some of the acts included Celtic artists Poor Man’s Gambit; Walhalla Bavarian Dancers; a New Orleans-inspired band Hot Horns; the Kenya Safari Acrobats; a piano and violin chamber group The Accidentals; and Russian folk ensemble Barynya.

The Accidentals performed with Paolo Gualdi, a professor at FMU.

Several local vendors sold crafts and goods. Many vendors sold merchandise such as jewelry, scented oils and lotions and different food. One booth sold homemade sourdough bread and barbecue sauce. Bella Coastal Finishes sold furniture pieces that were touched up and refurbished.

Florence Darlington Technical College hosted a welding sculpture competition where people could watch welders complete their sculptures throughout the day. Rebecca Howle, a sophomore history major, said this was a good event to learn about culture around the world.

“I really enjoyed myself,” Howle said. “I was able to get out and meet some new people around Florence. Most importantly, I was able to learn about different traditions around the world that I had not been exposed to yet.”

The Arts International Festival was sponsored by the city of Florence, FMU, Mcleod Health, Honda of South Carolina, Nan Ya, “The News Journal,” Florence County, Crown Beverages, Pepsi-Cola Co. and St. John’s Episcopal Church.


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July, For Me

July 31st 2018
Graduation day - outside the Diamond (Sheffield, UK)

Graduation day – outside the Diamond (Sheffield, UK)

July has been the month of change… all at once. I’ve been working very hard on adjusting over the last 31 days, and I am pleased to say that a month later, I feel a lot more confident and less overwhelmed by it all. Here’s what I’ve been up to:

  • 🏡I moved out of the city I grew up in (I never really thought about ever moving, but the day finally arrived!) into a cute little apartment with Matt. Although I’ve only moved around an hour away, I’ve faced a lot of homesickness and anxiety.
  • 👯♀ After watching Skyscraper in Leeds, I was recognised by a girl that follows me on Instagram. It was awesome meeting her – always love meeting online friends!

  • 🎓I graduated from the University of Sheffield with my UG degree in Biomedical Sciences with Employment Experience (finally), it was a wonderful day celebrating achievements over the last 4 years. I truly am going to miss my student life (I never thought I’d say that!!)
  • 👩🏻💻I started my first out-of-university ‘grad’ job in a Communications role – my first 4 weeks have been a blur – adjusting to full-time job alongside my move was difficult but my colleagues have been very supportive!
  • 💻I confirmed the next steps of my career coming up in September, I’m going to work at EE/BT in DevOps!

  • 📽Closer to the end of the month, I started getting on top with some freelance work including some video content I’ve been working on. I’ve had the opportunity to create some fantastic videos – I can’t wait to share them!!
  • 🌟As part of my post-a-YouTube-video a month goal, I also created a graduation video with some highlights over the year.
  • 💜For Inspiring Figures this month, I spoke to Maria Kritikos, founder of Ladies Who Lunch Network about her career journey, her book ‘Girl With A Plan’ and more!!
  • 🌎Getting my Pawlean business cards and stickers made then shipping them to people around the world. Nothing compares! 😍

  • 🔥I’ve switched to a new fitness program created by AJA Cortes – I’m enjoying it so far, it’s been a nice change to GFG.

I have never more thankful for my family’s love and support. Earlier this month, I went through the normal homesickness, fear of the unknown and anxiety that I assume most first-year university students must have felt. It was terribly bad, but as everyone has said, “give it time, it will be ok.” And guess what? The world hasn’t fallen apart and this is slowly getting easier. I still do have my moments, but I’m improving and learning so much about my living independently. I’m very grateful for my family for regularly checking up on me and giving me space to grow.

Oh, and you all know how much I talk about Matt… but honestly, it’s his daily fuel that helps me get on with my day and do it well (with all the fire 🔥)

2⃣Graduating (finally)

I still can’t believe that I’m officially a graduate now. Looking back at my time in academia dating back from school is surreal.

It feels awesome because it marks a new chapter of my life but also so strange – I’m still not used to answering “no” to the question, “are you a student? so that you can have like 80% off this KitKat?”

Dang it.

Me in my graduation robe and hat!

Me in my graduation robe and hat!

I’m thankful for the lessons, resources and tools! Excited to apply, apply, apply to the real world.

3⃣Others shouting out about me

This month I’ve been blessed with a number of DMs and emails of people getting in touch with me because someone recommended one of my work e.g. in STEM or digital. I feel very fortunate to have curated such a supportive network that only want to see me succeed.

Keep these people close and shout out about them too! ✨

Graduation, goodbyes, Leeds and Sheffield adventures

Graduation, goodbyes, Leeds and Sheffield adventures

This month I’ve suffered from serious imposter syndrome.

I spent some time in my head somehow convincing myself that I don’t deserve to have had the opportunity to move to a nice apartment, an incredible summer placement and a fantastic opportunity coming up in September. “I’m not even that smart. They’re going to find out.”

I continued to spend the rest of my week in a high-anxiety state. For what? Literally nothing.

The power of the mind, eh?

So this month’s #pawsitivity is what helped during these moments, I’ve mentioned this Twitter thread before but I want to stress how much it helps me! Also, another place has been LinkedIn, I recently received two incredible recommendations from my previous work at The University of Sheffield Enterprise (USE). It’s reminders like these that kick my imposter syndrome’s ass.

My recent recommendations on LinkedIn

My recent recommendations on LinkedIn

Feel free to connect with me, by the way!

Top tip: Ask for recommendations and whenever someone says something nice to you, keep it publicly or privately. It does wonders in those moments.

I’ve recently been watching a lot of movies with Matt to wind down. Here have been my favourites:

  • The Incredibles 2 – just… incredible.
  • Skyscraper – The Rock’s in it, so it’s pretty awesome.
  • Mamma Mia 2 – I got to sing to the soundtrack the whole time, so yes, amazing.
  • Harry Potter
  • Harry Potter 2
  • Harry Potter 3
  • Harry Potter 4

Harry Potter. Can we talk about that real quick? I feel like I’ve spent a lifetime reading blogs about it and commenting on how I’ve never seen the movies or read the books and how I don’t really understand the hype. Listen, if you’ve ever received this type of comment from me in the past – DELETE IT because I am a changed woman. 😂I am obsessed, I can’t believe I didn’t jump on the hype when it was THE hype.

Thanks for the push, Matt. 🧙🏼♂

🎶 Music

Although I wanted to put Honne’s new singles here (I urge you to listen to it anyway), this month the songs that I haven’t been able to get out of my head are:

Side note: I want to go to Greece. 🙊

🧚🏻♂ Adulting stuff(?)

Well, this is a new thing but I need to talk about it… egg cups. I just feel like I’ve been missing out on so much in my life? USEFUL ASF.

Also, this month I’ve been obsessed with these lighters because they’re easier to use than the others and yes I need to geT to OfF mY ChESt and share ok!!! OK? I’m done. 😂

Everything and anything purple.

🌮 Food

New food places Matt and I have recently discovered and loved:

  • Bar Burrito
  • Almost Famous Burger
  • Turtle Bay

Next month is a very special one to me because of a number of anniversaries:

  • 🎂Pawlean.com turns 4
  • 💪🏼 #PawGainz turns 2
  • ✨…which all means, I’m 2 years in my healing journey and let me tell you, I have gone SO far.

I’m excited to share all these happy feels I’m feeling right now about these celebrations with y’all next month!

Other things I’m looking forward to:

  • Attending my first Leeds meetup with Ladies of Code
  • Successful completion of my summer placement!
  • Another month of adjusting to my new home

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  1. Ashleysays

    “I’m not even that smart. They’re going to find out.” – I really understand this feeling well. I sometimes think to myself that I won’t ever get anything better than what I have now. I have to remind myself that I’m not the only one to feel this way about myself and to have more confidence. Which can be really hard at times.

    I’m glad you are starting to feel better about your moving and all the changes though.

    When you mentioned work out I thought to myself… I really need to try doing something like that. I was never able to in the past because of my job and being on call 24/7 but I no longer have that issue and I’m starting to really hate my fat tummy. I need to work out again. XD

    I love your stickers and business cards! So cute and I just love that purple color. I have to agree with you on the clothes, anything purple. hehe

    [August 1st 2018 at 1:52 PM]
    1. Paulinesays

      It is often quite difficult to be more confident, it’s a practice that has to be done consistently. You’re not alone <3 We can combat this uncertainty with more self-love in my opinion!

      Thank you so much - glad you love them!!

      [August 3rd 2018 at 2:05 PM]
  2. Susie | Mile High Dreamerssays

    Okay I seriously feel like I was JUST reading your end of June update. WHAT?! This is madness. However, Burrito Bar definitely sounds like something I need in my life. Also, I SO know what you mean about the imposter syndrome. My first year of teaching, I basically spent the whole year waiting for someone to figure out that I was a complete fake and in no what whatsoever should I be allowed to be in charge of teaching kids to READ! Thankfully I got over that with a little experience and a lot of encouragement from the people I love haha. We’re so glad to hear that you’re settling in and getting into the groove of things after this month! And four years on the blog?! Can’t wait until we’re that experienced :). Keep killin it lady, your abs are looking FIRE!

    Susie | http://milehighdreamers.com

    [August 1st 2018 at 4:23 PM]
    1. Paulinesays

      HAHA, GURL SAME. I felt like I was JUST writing my round-up as well.

      Thank you so much — they disappear and then reappear representing my life in general haha. Hope you’re well! 😀

      [August 3rd 2018 at 2:06 PM]
  3. Megansays

    Again congrats!

    The mind can cause us quite a bit of pain sometimes. Trust me I KNOW SO WELL. XD My mind is aways going.

    Ah Harry Potter. I remember my mom getting the first book in high school (or was it middle school). I started it then stopped. One night I was bored so tried it again and I was hooked. Was up all night reading and shortly after read all the other books out at the time. Haven’t seen much of the movies, but ADORE the books. Read many of them multiple times.

    [August 3rd 2018 at 0:43 AM]
    1. Paulinesays

      I want to read the books but mindful that they take a while! I just finished the whole thing, loved it!

      [August 3rd 2018 at 2:06 PM]
  4. Nancysays

    So much has happened in the last month! Major congrats again for graduating and scoring another job. This means you’re going to be in a comms role for 2 months before moving on to the next job? You jump fast! haha.

    Oh man, even though I graduated two years ago, people still assume I’m in college. That’s okay because that means you still look young! Have a great month!

    [August 3rd 2018 at 4:35 AM]
    1. Paulinesays

      Thanks Nancy! The one I currently have in Comms is actually a summer placement, I was looking to stay on (if I was good enough!) but I ended up securing a better offer elsewhere so I’ve decided to go with them. 🙂

      [August 3rd 2018 at 2:07 PM]


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Chapter 76

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It’s the weekend! The plan is to split the rest of the chapters I owe between today and tomorrow. That way you guys get mini mass releases on both days (and I get more time to work on them). Today I will post one regular chapter and two sponsored ones. Tomorrow will be the remaining two regular chapters and one sponsored chapter. Regular chapter below, enjoy!

When news of the two Madams Yu continuously making a ruckus was reported to internal affairs, Auntie Qi couldn’t help but furrow her brows.

As she managed internal affairs, the only thing she feared was coming into contact with his highness’s harem. She couldn’t slight them but also couldn’t give them too much weight, leaving her at a loss.

Hearing the palace maid giving her the report say that the Madams Yu wanted to see his highness, Auntie Qi was extremely speechless.

The master was someone who didn’t pay attention to things. They could request to see him but even if she reported it upwards there wouldn’t be any response. After thinking bitterly for half a moment, she felt that this thing should be left to Eunuch Fu that old thing. After all, Eunuch Fu “represented” his highness.

Therefore, Auntie Qi sent someone to ask General Manager Eunuch Fu.

At the Hanxiang Pavilion.

Yu Jiao had long since cried away whatever image she had. Yu Rong was a little better, but her face was also pale and listless.

Thinking of Madam Hua’s actions when she went to pay respects, Yu Jiao had secretly mocked her several times and even Yu Rong had felt it was unnecessary and thought Xiao Hua was being petty.

Their current situation proved that it was still better to be more cautious after all.

But who would have expected that woman Xiao-Shi to be so contemptible. She didn’t even let off these two madams who only existed in name!

“I want to get his highness to pass judgment. You guys don’t get in my way…..” Yu Jiao howled hysterically.

Nothing was crueler in this world than taking away a woman’s ability to have a child. Even if she never had a chance to begin with, there had still been a little hope. Now even that hope was stripped away.

“Madam, this servant is begging you, don’t stir things up anymore. The consort’s side was already punished. The consort herself is being confined and all her people have been beaten to death…..”

The two palace maids who had witnessed the killing of chickens to warn the monkey held onto Yu Jiao tightly, and repeatedly urged her. They were deeply afraid that these two mistresses would do something that would implicate everyone.

Yu Rong’s face was ash grey.

It’s true that punishment had already been handed out, but how could this sort of punishment satisfy them? The main culprit had only been confined, and only a few of her servants were beaten to death. How could this compare with the harm the two of them had suffered?

“What sort of punishment is confinement? I’m going to go feed her medicine to make her infertile, and then get confined as well. How about that?”

Everyone could understand what Yu Jiao was saying, but no one dared respond. The two personal palace maids really wanted to say that her status couldn’t be compared to the consort’s, but didn’t dare open their mouths.

Right as things got chaotic, they saw Eunuch Fu and Auntie Qi walk in. The palace maids didn’t notice themselves letting out a breath of relief at seeing them.

“Greetings to the two madams.”

Eunuch Fu and Auntie Qi nodded their heads in salute.

Yu Rong’s face was still deathly pale. She laughed bitterly and forced herself to speak: “General Manager Fu, Auntie Qi, these two servant concubines wish to see his highness. These two servant concubines are really tragic….”

Yu Jiao’s expression was deranged. Her image had long been thrown out the window.

“This madam is going to see his highness. Xiao-Shi that bitch, bitch…..”

One of the palace maids hurriedly covered Yu Jiao’s mouth and secretly looked at Eunuch Fu and Auntie Qi to see if they had heard. Only when seeing them not reacting did she feel slightly relieved.

“Madams. His highness is busy with official business. As for the consort’s side, his highness has already given orders for her to be punished. It’s better not to be overly sad, you have to take care of yourselves.”

Yu Rong had long guessed that this would be the outcome, but it was still hard for her to drop the matter. Only after hearing Eunuch Fu’s words did she bitterly mumble: “Since we’re both like this already, what’s the point of taking care of ourselves?”

“Our master’s business isn’t something we as servants can question. You two madams should still take care of yourselves.”

Eunuch Fu’s meaning was already extremely clear. It meant that this matter had already been concluded, and it was best for the two of them not to make a fuss. His highness didn’t plan on seeing them. They didn’t hope for Yu Jiao to understand. It was fine as long as the other one understood.

He glanced around at the few palace maids, and smiled slightly, “The two madams are extremely heartbroken. As servants you guys should serve them properly with all your efforts. Don’t let any accidents occur.”

No one was unaware of yesterday’s beating. Hearing “malevolent star” General Manager Fu’s words, all the palace maids understood his meaning.

“Us servants will definitely serve with all our hearts.”

Eunuch Fu turned back to Yu Jiao and Yu Rong and said: “Then us two old servants will take our leaves first.”

After speaking, he left the Hanxiang Pavilion with Auntie Qi.

Behind them, Yu Jiao’s mournful howls vaguely sounded out but were suppressed by the voices of the palace maids consoling her.

“Your methods are really cruel.”

Eunuch Fu laughed mischievously and said: “It’s fine to just go through the motions. These two are only madams in name, and were also bestowed over. Who would be willing to put on a performance for them?”

Auntie Qi shook her head and didn’t say anything.

At the Rongxi Pavilion.

Senior Concubine Qiao’s expression was scarily gloomy. Ever since she found out she had fallen victim to a scheme, her expression hadn’t been pleasant.

But in the end she was far better off than Yu Jiao and Yu Rong. There wouldn’t be any major issues after a period of treatment so she wasn’t hysterical.

She was also resentful, but knew when to advance and when to retreat.

“Xiao-Shi, great, really great!”

This throwing the fishing net all over to catch a fish had gotten even her tangled up in the net. Luckily she had carefully guarded herself for so many years!

Doctor Hu received the Jing Prince’s permission and came to the western pavilion after a round of preparations.

Because of the Jing Prince’s words his attitude had changed a little, but due to his experience it didn’t show on the surface.

After taking her pulse, Doctor Hu stroked his beard as he muttered to himself.

Although Xiao Hua comforted herself by saying if treatment was needed she would get treated, she still cared a lot about it.

“Doctor Hu, how long will it take for my body to recover?”

Yesterday Doctor Hu had said around a year and Xiao Hua hadn’t asked in detail due to her disordered emotions. Around a year was too broad. It could mean over a year, or it could also mean several months. She had to know the exact time to feel at ease.

This time Doctor Hu didn’t have the intention of keeping things vague, “This will depend on madam’s physical condition. Based on this old man’s estimate, it’ll take around half a year. It won’t take too long, so madam shouldn’t worry.”

Half a year meant six months. Thinking about it carefully, it wasn’t that long.

“Then I have to thank Doctor Hu for your trouble.”

Doctor Hu continued speaking: “During the treatment period, madam will have to avoid certain foods. This old man will write out a list of foods to keep away from for you to follow. Also, the medicine you should take daily will be sent over as well.”

Ding Xiang spoke on the side: “Doctor Hu, how could we make you run back and forth? This servant will follow you back to the medical center. In the future if medicine is needed, this servant will come fetch it.”

“That should work too.” Doctor Hu didn’t refuse.

Xiao Hua thought about the dietary restrictions and said hesitantly: “Doctor Hu, as you know Nana He sends nourishing soup over for this servant concubine every day. It tastes different from regular soup, and this servant concubine doesn’t understand medicine. She only heard from Nana He that it’s a medicinal soup. If there are restrictions, should we also inform her of it?”

“It wouldn’t hurt. How about this? This old man will write down the ingredients of the medicine, and also make a second copy of the list of restricted foods. Those can be sent over to her.”

“Then I really have to trouble Doctor Hu.”

The following days, the Jing Prince came continuously to the western pavilion.

He wouldn’t come during the day and would always arrive after dinner, leaving the next day.

Xiao Hua was surprised at the frequency of his visits.

Surprised as she was, she would naturally serve him properly when he came.

However, the Jing Prince was still weird. His words were still few, and he didn’t only come to the western pavilion to do the deed. He would sometimes come just to sleep. After several times, Xiao Hua even had a weird feeling that the Jing Prince seemed to be trying to comfort her.

Thinking of what happened with the Jing Consort, thinking of the Jing Prince visiting that same night, and then thinking of his repeated visits, she really couldn’t help but think this way.

But having secretly examined the Jing Prince’s expression these few days, Xiao Hua couldn’t see anything unusual.

Xiao Hua usually put the things she couldn’t figure out to the back of her mind. She was more than happy to see the Jing Prince come every day. She was temporarily undergoing treatment and couldn’t get pregnant, but him coming was better than him not coming. If he stopped coming for a long period of time, even when she was someday cured, there would be no point if he didn’t come anymore. Therefore, Xiao Hua was extremely happy to see him.

The Jing Prince liked silence and didn’t enjoy speaking. Xiao Hua also didn’t have a talkative personality. The two of them got along quite well. Spending the mornings together and the nights in bed, it was hard to prevent affectionate feelings from developing.

Xiao Hua didn’t know how the Jing Prince felt about it, but she knew that she had recently snuck more and more glances at him.

She didn’t know whether it stemmed from her feelings, but sometimes when she secretly looked at him she would let out some sort of sigh. It was because the Jing Prince was an extremely good looking man.

Occasionally glancing at this divinely handsome man sitting close to her, Xiao Hua would feel a sort of absent-minded dizziness, as though everything was an illusion.

The Jing Prince opened his eyes and looked at Xiao Hua’er who was staring at him yet spacing out. He didn’t speak, but his mood was strangely improved.

“Madam, it’s time to drink the medicine.” Ding Xiang carried a tray over. On the tray was a bowl of dark brown medicinal soup. She lifted the lid and walked over.

The Jing Prince was someone who was initially eye-catching, but after spending some time with him, his presence would be very faint. This was because he could sit on the side without moving or speaking, seeming almost nonexistent. Having served by Xiao Hua’s side, Ding Xiang’s initial caution had also transformed to her current disregard of the “nonexistent” person.

Xiao Hua looked at the bowl of medicine and frowned imperceptibly. There was a look of disgust on her face.

Ding Xiang sighed without sound, “Madam, the medicine’s temperature is just right. If it gets any colder it cannot be drunk. This servant has prepared some honeyed fruits. Take a couple after drinking the medicine.”

Xiao Hua had never been a delicate person, but drinking such bitter medicine daily, two bowls a day, would make anyone hate it. But this was what Doctor Hu had given her to treat her body, and she couldn’t avoid it. Therefore she would only reveal a disgusted expression but would still drink it in the end.

She poured the medicine down her throat in one go and stuffed a honeyed fruit from the tray into her mouth. Only then did she feel a little better.

After eating four, five honeyed fruits in a row, Xiao Hua spoke: “Ding Xiang, tea.”

After drinking tea, she drank a cup of water before finally feeling better. She turned and sat back onto the warm kiln and happened to meet the Jing Prince’s eyes.

The Jing Prince’s eyes were the very traditional sort of phoenix eyes. Long and slender with an upward tilt. The pupils were large and dark, extremely beautiful. Especially along with his usually apathetic face. It even gave others the impression that phoenix eyes should look like this to begin with, and only accompanied by such a face would it look so good.

Xiao Hua blushed a little and lowered her eyes. She dawdled by removing her shoes before putting her legs on the kiln. She looked over once again, but unexpectedly met the Jing Prince’s eyes again.

Would his highness think she was sneaking glances at him? He definitely would, definitely would….

Xiao Hua’s mind was filled with such thoughts.

She spied the small plate of honeyed fruits on the table and lifted it towards the Jing Prince, saying, “Highness, would you like some honeyed fruits. They’re very tasty.”

Yes, yes, yes. This makes it less obvious. His highness would think she just wanted to ask about the fruits.

The Jing Prince silently glanced at her and slightly nodded his head.

Xiao Hua lifted the small plate and moved closer. The Jing Prince paused for a while before picking up a piece and experimentally putting it in his mouth.

He chewed a couple times, and thought it seemed to be too cloyingly sweet. How could she eat so many without feeling it?

Xiao Hua lifted the tea and handed it over to him.

Only after drinking did the Jing Prince realize why she had Ding Xiang pour some tea. Turns out it was to get rid of the cloying sensation.

After Ding Xiang left, the room fell silent once again.

The Jing Prince sat leisurely in Xiao Hua’s comfortable spot. Xiao Hua could only sit next to him, leaning against another cushion behind her back.

The two of them each held a book.

Xiao Hua’s book was one the Jing Prince had left behind. Once while the Jing Prince was present, Xiao Hua was really too bored and didn’t feel like doing needlework at night under the lamplight. She thus picked up a travel log and accompanied the Jing Prince in reading.

Seeing the Jing Prince not say anything, Xiao Hua was no longer reserved about it.

Although the Jing Prince didn’t say anything, he had “accidentally left behind” a couple more books, allowing Xiao Hua to pass quite a bit of time reading.

The book she currently held was one he had left behind. Every time she picked this book up, she would feel a strange sense of sweetness in her heart.

Eunuch Fu walked in and stood by the kiln.

“Highness,” He only said one word before giving Xiao Hua a glance.

Xiao Hua put the book down, put on her shoes and left the room.

Eunuch Fu quietly spoke a few words. The Jing Prince sat up and with Eunuch Fu’s help put on his shoes and got off the kiln.

Xiao Hua had already noticed the movement from outside, and really wanted to ask where he was going so late at night. However, she couldn’t open her mouth no matter how she tried.

She ordered Ding Xiang to fetch the Jing Prince’s cloak, and personally helped him put it on.

The Jing Prince raised his foot about to leave before pausing and saying quietly: “There’s official business.”

Before his voice fell, he had already left.

Xiao Hua was a little shocked by his words. After thinking carefully, she couldn’t help but lower her head and smile.

3 thoughts on “Chapter 76

  1. Really sweet, I really like how the author developing their relationship.
    Thanks for the translator too😍😍

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Update on My Hand and the Dog

Thank you everyone for the well wishes ❤ I really appreciate them! You guys are awesome (and I will respond to your comments eventually! I have a lot of catching up to do)

For those of you that missed it, you can read the full version here, but the short version is I got bit trying to help a dog that had gotten hit by a car.

I got an update from Animal Control on Monday, and the dog is doing well.  He is recovering as expected and he is back home with his owners! I won’t get another update from Animal Control and I haven’t been contacted by the owners so I am going to have to take it on faith from here, but it sounds like he is going to be just fine ❤

As for me, all of my injuries, except for my thumb, are healing quickly.  I have no pain in my fingers, wrist or hand and have full range of motion.  My thumb is still swollen and hurts a lot, but I had a Doctor’s appointment today and he thinks it is fine, it just needs time to heal.

Here are pictures of my wound progressions:

I don’t have full range of motion back in my thumb yet and it is still swollen.  Here is a video of it compared to my uninjured right thumb:

With my thumb the Doctor thinks it could be one of three things:

  1. It took the brunt of the damage and just needs more time to heal
  2. There could be a deep ball of infection that the original antibiotics didn’t kill
  3. I could have a hairline fracture.

He took X-Rays of my thumb and there is a tiny line but he can’t tell if it is a nutrient vessel or a stress fracture.  Apparently nutrient vessels are normal parts of the human body and can sometimes show up in X-Rays and are often mistaken for stress fractures? But even if it is a fracture they wouldn’t do anything about it, so either way its a moot point.

Thumb X Ray

He also said he doesn’t really think its a deep infection because they are kind of rare in cases like this.  He doesn’t want to give me a second round of antibiotics because the next set are super rough on your stomach.  If my thumb takes a turn for the worse then I will start those antibiotics but he doesn’t want me to take them if I don’t need them.

He also did some checks to see if I had nerve or tendon damage and he doesn’t see anything concerning.  Basically he thinks it is fine and I just need to give it more time to heal.

I asked him when he thought I would be able to play sports again and he said not until at least September, so that really sucks.  I don’t know how I am going to survive!

Anyway, I’m fine (or I will be soon enough) I’m just a big baby when it comes to injuries 😂 But I don’t regret it at all! I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Thanks again for all your well wishes ❤ Don’t forget to give your fur babies lots of hugs and cuddles ❤ Here are some random dog gifs, just because they are adorable:

  1. I’m glad you’re doing better.

    And I had no idea that doctors don’t do anything for tiny fractures on thumbs! I thought that rule only applied to toes. 🙂

    Either way, I hope you get full range of motion back in it soon.

  2. Those are adorable dog pics! ❤ A while back, Mr. Wyrm injured his big toe, and it took a long time for the range of motion to return to normal there, too. So I think it's probably just the normal healing process, even if it does take annoyingly long. Glad to hear you and the dog are doing well!

  3. Sorry your recovery is taking a while. Injuries like that to the joints can take a bit to get back to normal. Even now my elbow still bothers me sometimes from when I had that bad cat bite. Hope your thumb gets back to full function soon!

  4. It looks so much better! I’m glad you’re healing (I’d have done the same thing but maybe next time cover the dog with a blanket to restrain it first). I hope the thumb gets better soon

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jonathan What do we make of a person who acts dubiously for much of his life and then, after a transformative event (or retirement), does unambiguous good? Andrew Carnegie? St. Paul? The green developer Jonathan Rose examines this question in regard to his boyhood hero and fellow developer James Rouse, challenging both my conclusion and my premise. Amiably. A conversation about shopping centers, planned cities, and Johann Sebastian Bach, with music from Joao Kouyoumdjian.

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The Paris Agreement Is On!

November 3, 2016 Aaron Parker

The Paris Agreement Is On!

The Paris Agreement entered into force today.

This comes less than a year after the Conference of the Parties (COP) adopted the agreement into the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) during last year’s COP annual meeting — better known as COP 21 — in Paris. For the agreement to take effect, 55 members of the UN had to ratify the accord, and those countries had to account for at least 55 percent of the world’s carbon emissions.

In April, several nations approved the agreement. China and the U.S. joined in September. And the UN officially met both ‘55’ thresholds in early October with the support of the European Union (EU), and countries such as Bolivia and Canada. (If 11 months seems like a long time, consider that it took 8 years for COP to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, the predecessor to the Paris Agreement.)

Sunlight filters through the thick, green canopy of a pristine rainforest in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. The forests here grow on nutrient poor soils.So it’s on to the process of implementation. Initially, the pact requires countries to put in place plans to achieve the goal of keeping the rise in temperatures within 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and to pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees or less.

For example, the U.S. has committed to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 26 percent from 2005 levels, aiming to hit the 28-percent mark. China, the world’s biggest emitter, has committed to lower the carbon intensity of GDP by 60 to 65 percent by 2030 and increase its forest stock by 4.5 billion cubic meters, compared to 2005 levels, among other targets.

In parallel, the EU as agreed to reduce its GHG emissions by at least 40 percent. GHGs covered by the EU emissions trading system (ETS) sectors will have to fall by 43 percent while those from non-ETS sectors will have to decrease by 30 percent — both from a 2005 baseline. Even more ambitiously, by 2050, the European Union aims to cut GHG emissions by 80 to 95 percent.

The Paris accord also calls on signatories to intensify their climate-action efforts through “intended nationally determined contributions”, setting more ambitious targets every 5 years. And it stipulates that all parties report regularly on progress and emissions.

What does this mean for businesses?

The Paris deal requires countries to provide, by 2020, long-term strategies to reduce emissions through 2050. It means putting new long-term policies and tools in place, which will bring certainty for the private sector and investors, provide continuous support for renewables, and promote energy efficiency to accelerate transition to the low-carbon economy.

That means it’s time for companies to explore new market opportunities. The national climate plans under the Paris Agreement represent at least a US$13.5 trillion market for the energy sector alone in energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies through 2030. This market will keep growing as national climate plans improve over time.

By establishing a global policy framework and bringing the attention of stakeholders and investors to the 2 degrees Celsius pathway, the agreement also increases the risks of high-carbon investments. Companies will have to demonstrate taking action for managing climate risks, and to disclose relevant information in order to increase investor confidence and to make their operations more climate resilient.

Accelerating through the turning point.

Wind Turbine with board.Companies can help raise ambitions and results by committing to global leadership initiatives that are already in play, such as: relying 100 percent on electricity from renewable sources in the shortest practical timescale (RE100); setting emission targets in line with climate science (Science Based Targets initiative); and reporting climate change information in mainstream reports as a fiduciary duty (CDP and Climate Disclosure Standards Board).

The implementation of the Paris Agreement only proves that the momentum for corporate action for tackling climate change has been building up. Leading companies will pave the way, adopting strategies for managing climate risks and creating more sustainable operations. This approach will allow forward-thinking businesses to seize unlocked market opportunities, responding successfully to regulatory and policy requirements, and enjoying trust from stakeholders and shareholders.

Staying abreast of evolving legislation is a must, as is understanding and translating changes into meaningful impacts for businesses as these developments can drive long-term competitive strategic decisions. The impacts can influence both how companies operate and which opportunities they act on. And as existing regulations evolve and new legislative instruments come into developed and emerging markets, the onus is on businesses to engage with policy makers, maintain compliance and leverage these tools as catalysts for positive change.

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Can Dogs See TV?

Nowadays, I’d rather spoon with my dog while binge-watching the latest series on Netflix. I like to think Thisbe just enjoys being close to me, but she seems to perk up during certain scenes. Then there’s my cat, Peter, who thinks the moving pictures are an interactive experience made just for him. There’s even a channel called DogTV made especially for those pooches who are alone for long periods of time. But…what exactly do dogs see when they “watch” TV? Do all these attempts to Facetime and Skype with our furry kids amount to anything? Let’s see what the experts say!

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If you’ve had dogs for at least the last 20 years, you might have noticed a difference in the way they behave in front of the television. Much of this could be attributed to the improvement in picture quality, and more importantly – flicker rate. Dogs’ eyes can see faster flicker rates than humans can, and because the flicker rates have increased in today’s TVs, dogs can better see “continuous” motion on TV. To get an idea of how we see low flicker rate, think of the movies of the 1920. When we view these films, they seem to blink and the movements are choppy (not smooth). This is probably how dogs viewed moving images on TV until just recently.

DogTV, in this vein, is its selling point. It is not just a cute name. You pay for the extra flicker rate which will hopefully engage your dog’s attention while you’re at work. Along with catering to a dog’s special vision, DogTV purportedly gives your dog the best auditory experience customized for canine ears.

There is a myth that dogs see only black and white. This isn’t true – they can see colors in the yellow and blue ranges called dichromatic vision. So, they can see many of the images on TV, although not as clearly as humans can. The movements are what will catch their attention. Galloping and running seem to interest dogs a lot. If you’ve got a gigantic TV set that takes up almost an entire wall, the life-size images will certainly engage your dogs much more than the smaller cathode-ray sets.

Without sound, the TV will get boring very fast. My dog still, in her senior years, gets excited when she hears dogs, cats, or babies on TV. If an actor on TV knocks on a door, Thisbe will go insane. She’ll even run to the front door to see who the intruder is. So, it’s clear that sound plays an important part of your dog’s TV-watching experience.

The Missing Ingredient

Dogs seem to enjoy TV as long as they are with their beloved humans. No robotic machine will ever take your place. Dogs are pack animals. They thrive on physical contact and smell. When an object has no smell it fails to interest most dogs for an extended period of time. You might notice that your dog’s interest in TV will wane as he matures. At some point, he will learn that the TV is just some object that has no meaningful presence in his life.

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National Geographic: Why Do Dogs Watch—and React to—TV?
PetMD: Can Dog’s See TV?
Psychology Today: Do Dogs Understand What They Are Seeing on Television?

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Gabrielle Allemeier volunteers her free time as an animal rescuer and foster pet parent. As an animal lover, she enjoys sharing the knowledge she has gained from her experience with a variety of animals. Along with being an animal lover, Gabrielle is a globetrotter. She lives in Los Angeles, California with her terrier, Thisbe.


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What is a Crypto Wallet?

A crypto wallet is a type of software or device that stores the public and private keys needed to interact with blockchains. With these, a user can send or receive digital currencies. To clarify, although many refer to wallets as digital safes for your cryptos, this is not the case. The records of your cryptocurrency balances and transactions are what is stored on the blockchain. This means that your assets are not contained within any single physical location, but rather the data that represents them is duplicated across multiple ledgers all over the world.

How Does a Crypto Wallet Work?

The best way to understand this concept is by using Bitcoin wallets as an example.  Every Bitcoin wallet is associated with a set of public and private keys. The public key is comparable to an email address. Just as someone needs your specific email address to send you a message, they also need your public key or “receive address” to send you bitcoins. Luckily, both email and wallet addresses only function as digital locations to receive data but do not allow people to access or transfer the data received.

Not unlike your email’s login credentials, it is the private keys that grant you full access, control, and ownership of your bitcoin. This is where we must start to deviate from the email analogy. A Bitcoin wallet private key is a string of alphanumeric characters that is only known to you. Each address only has one unique private key associated with it. Anytime you transfer bitcoin out of your address you must give it a digital signature that is created through a complex mathematical process that employs your private key. Using any other private key that does not correspond to that individual address will result in an invalid signature. In other words, giving someone your private key is essentially the same as giving them your bitcoin.

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Different Types of Wallets

Although we mentioned that crypto wallets do not actually hold your digital currencies, it is understandable why many treat them as if they do. These wallets contain your keys, which as explained, are the tools needed to send and receive bitcoin. As such, the safety and security of your wallet is equivalent to the safety and security of your bitcoin. There are multiple types of wallets or ways to store these keys, each with its own distinct set of pros and cons.

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Paper Wallets

Paper wallets are the most basic and simple ways of storing your keys. These are literally pieces of paper with your public and private keys printed or written on them.

  • No cost
  • Easy to hide or keep anywhere
  • Not connected to the internet and cannot be hacked (cold storage)

  • You will need a different paper wallet for each type of crypto you own
  • Could be easily destroyed (water/fire) and physically stolen
  • Inconvenient and impractical for quick and daily transactions

Hardware Wallets

Hardware wallets, which often resemble USB flash drives, are devices specifically designed to hold your keys digitally. They generally come with screens that allow you to interface with some basic options and software that can be used to connect these with computers to initiate transactions.

  • Are compatible or able to hold keys for thousands of different cryptos and addresses
  • Easy to use software
  • Full ownership and control of keys

  • Can be quite expensive
  • Susceptible to physical damage
  • Loss of wallet and seed phrase (a set of words that can be used to recover access to your keys), means loss of funds forever

Software Wallets

Software wallets are programs that can be installed on many of the devices you own. These would include mobile and desktop wallets. Once installed, these programs store all of your keys and offer you clear interfaces to easily and immediately send or receive cryptos.

  • Incredibly convenient and compatible with all your devices
  • Simple interfaces and automated tools for transactions
  • Keys are still under your control stored in the device of your choice

  • Your devices are generally connected to the internet and could be hacked
  • Additional wear and tear or exposure to elements from constant use for other purposes
  • The security of this wallet is tied to the security of your device

Online Wallets

Online Wallets are hosted on servers accessible through the internet. These are built-in features in all cryptocurrency exchange platforms. This means that you will have to access them through a third-party intermediary.

  • Accessible anytime with an internet connection
  • Already connected to exchange platforms for immediate trading activities
  • Accessed with username and password that company can help you recover if lost

  • You do not own the keys
  • Highly susceptible to hackers
  • You must trust the exchange

What Is The Best Crypto Wallet?

The best crypto wallet will depend on your preferences. If you value security, a hardware wallet will likely be the best option. It is as safe as a paper wallet, but with added functionality and support for multiple cryptocurrencies. On the other hand, if you value convenience, an online wallet will be accessible from anywhere in the world and it will instantly enable you to perform advanced trading activities. In addition, you can also benefit from the guidance and support of a trusted exchange.

By using Phemex, you do not need to compromise on security either. Any deposits you make into the platform’s built-in wallet will periodically be moved to cold wallets that require multiple offline signatures. This means that you do not need to worry about hacking attacks as the keys to your funds are not permanently stored online. All transfers are also rigorously checked by multiple founders and managers. As a Phemex user, you will have the full support of our customer service team should you need it.  If you intend to trade your cryptos or make a profit with your cryptos, you will also have access to both our spot and derivatives markets. To learn how to trade, check out our article “how to trade”.

For any inquiries contact us at support@phemex.com.

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Should You Be Anxious Regarding Stopping Working a Hair Medicine Test?

If you have actually made use of any type of medication within the last 90 days, you need to be concerned concerning failing this examination. You require to locate a fast solution that will certainly aid you pass the examination. Zydot Ultra Clean Shampoo Ingredients Indiana

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With this shampoo, you can get rid of all medicine metabolites in your hair in as little as 1 week. Interview invites come on brief notification. You can only have a few days to prepare for a meeting yet drug testing can be part of the interview. In such a situation, you won’t have the deluxe of normally detoxifying from medications by dieting, exercising, and also avoiding medicines. You will certainly require a rapid and also quick option that will make you pass the test.

Why Should You Use Old Design Hair Shampoo?

This is the only shampoo that is guaranteed to assist you pass a hair drug examination. There are lots of affordable shampoos available but a lot of them don’t function; they are a total rip-off. If you want value for cash you should pick this hair shampoo.

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When you are preparing for a medication examination, you call for more than simply value for money. You want an assured service due to the fact that you will only have one shot for passing the examination. When you fall short the test, you will have lost a life time chance.

Don’t let yourself to be invalidated from that work or scholarship possibility by using the incorrect item that will certainly make you fall short the medication test. Choose an item that has countless favorable evaluations and has been utilized by several Americans.

What is the Cost of the Old Style Shampoo?

This hair shampoo doesn’t come low-cost. It sets you back around $230. That is far a lot from the cost of various other detox shampoos in the marketplace. Nonetheless, those economical shampoos don’t work. As it is generally claimed, cheap is costly.

The rate of Old Design shampoo has actually risen because of enhancing demand. Yes, the product is expensive. However, just how much do you stand to shed if you shed that dream task due to falling short a drug test? This is the greatest concern that you should ask yourself.

By spending less than a mug of coffee a day, you get a product that will certainly make you pass a hair medicine examination and also most probably obtain a task that will certainly pay you countless bucks.

How To Assured Pass a Hair Medication Examination with Detox Shampoos

If you want an ensured pass of the hair drug test, you require to make use of the detoxification hair shampoo in properly. You should comply with all the suggestions on the product packaging.

• Hair shampoo your hair at least 2 times in a day making use of the Old Design shampoo.
• Let the hair shampoo to remain in your hair for 10-20 minutes.
• Guarantee the hair shampoo reaches your scalp. Many drug contaminants are located on the scalp. A deep cleanse that focuses on the scalp will remove hair dulling impurities and also recurring build-up, all of which lug medication metabolites.
• The day when you are to go through a drug test, shampoo your hair at the very least 30 minutes prior to the meeting.

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The Old Style toxin elimination shampoo is best utilized with the home-based drug testing package from Examination Clear. With this package, you can validate whether the shampoo has efficiently gotten rid of all medicine metabolites. If the test comes out negative, you can have the assurance that all will be well throughout the pre-employment drug screening. If the examination declares, it implies that you really did not use the product appropriately. Many people who make use of the Old Design shampoo according to directions normally end up with a negative outcome. Zydot Ultra Clean Shampoo Ingredients Indiana

You will initially require to purchase the medicine screening kit from here. After you do so, the package will be delivered to your address in a day or 2. The package will include:

• Directions for at-home hair collection
• A collection kit
• Prepaid delivery envelop
• A break down of laboratory evaluation costs

After you accumulate your example, you ought to use the prepaid shipping envelop to send it back to the set carrier who will after that undertake the screening and also send out the outcomes back to you in 24-48 hrs. The outcomes will certainly be transferred confidentially and safely. You do not need to indicate any personal information when sending your sample.

You will certainly get fast and also accurate outcomes with the Examination Clear set. All the significant drug metabolites including drug, heroin, and cannabis will certainly be evaluated for.

Test Clear uses modern screening technology. Radioimmunoassay display is made use of in examining all examples. Before the reporting of any kind of favorable result, the sample is subjected to a second examination using mass/ chromatography, which is the gold requirement in forensic medication screening.

Hair Confirm examination by Examination Clear deals extra accurate outcomes contrasted to conventional types of testing such as saliva screening, blood examinations, as well as urinalysis. Compared to urinalysis, hair testing reveals 4 to 8 times extra drug users because it concentrates on a duration of around 3 months while urinalysis focuses on numerous days.

Millions of Americans have handled to pass the hair medication examination by using the Old Design contaminant elimination shampoo. This hair shampoo will certainly target the root of your hair and consequently remove all toxins. For effective results, the shampoo will need to be made use of for around one week before the medicine examination. While using the shampoo, you should correctly hydrate your body by showering a number of times a day as well as drinking enough amounts of water.

Passing the hair examination is not the end of the road. After being utilized, you may be required to go through random medication examinations. Therefore, you require to stay clear of medications completely or to lessen substance abuse. Drug use will disrupt your job and academic progression.

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Hair hair follicle drug testing is coming to be more prominent. The majority of American employers favor utilizing it over urinalysis as well as blood screening. That is since:

• It identifies substance abuse for over 90 days.

For companies that are interested in recognizing whether potential staff members are long-lasting drug users, hair drug testing is the best approach to use. A urinalysis will just reveal whether you have actually utilized medications over the last few days.

Most individuals conveniently pass pee medication examinations due to the fact that they only need to stay clear of making use of drugs for several days and also their urine samples will certainly be without drugs. Some individuals even exchange urine samples throughout examinations. However, a hair follicle medication test is one of the hardest examinations to rip off.

The hair drug test will reveal whether you have utilized the following medicines for the last 90 days:

• Marijuana
• Narcotics
• Drug
• Ecstasy
• Amphetamine
• Phencyclidine

Which Jobs Require Medicine Testing

Nowadays, many companies have some form of drug testing. If you do not pass a medication examination, you can be disqualified from most tasks including:

• Federal tasks
• Medical jobs
• Educational tasks
• Transport/ logistics tasks
• Heavy machinery jobs

Failing a medicine examination can also make you to lose the complying with opportunities:

• Scholarships
• Joining a sports group

According to United States law, all prospective government employees need to undergo medicine screening. The law additionally offers arbitrary testing for federal workers.

To operate in any medical setting, you will certainly require to be checked for medicines. Clinical jobs are sensitive and also they require the highest degree of interest to information. That is also the situation with transport and heavy machinery work.

Joining a solution depends on whether you will pass a drug test among lots of other examinations. If the conscription date is rapid coming close to and you have been using medications the whole time, you will certainly need to locate an option that will rapidly detoxify medications from your body.

There are different sorts of drug examinations and also lots of aspects have to be taken into consideration when picking the appropriate one. A basic guideline nevertheless is that the hair examination must be 2 and also a quarter inches long, and then the test must return back within thirty days of use, or the uncertainty goes to the medicine. Simply because of the restricted detection window, hair testing is primarily associated with cannabis screening. The medicine that produces the most false favorable outcomes is PCP, which can be found in the hair also when it remains in pee.

This is the major factor for the blood examinations being preferred over a hair examination. Hair tests have their very own imperfections, though. One of the main ones is the sensitivity of hair testing, as well as the truth that some drugs don’t appear as a result of hair screening, such as drug. An additional significant disadvantage of hair testing is the truth that it’s not totally foolproof. For example, some individuals can lie regarding their drug use simply by pulling on their hair and also lying that they have actually only had a mug of coffee. Zydot Ultra Clean Shampoo Ingredients Indiana

Blood examinations on the other hand are very dependable, as they generate an extremely high rate of success, and also are likewise unbelievably sensitive. They can also be utilized to determine certain illness such as HIV/AIDS, as well as even certain prescription medications. The issue with blood examinations is that they are very time consuming as well as pricey. However, there are additionally more immediate as well as less costly options readily available for urine screening, and hair screening doesn’t necessarily supply as accurate an end result.

The urine medication tests on the other hand are the most commonly made use of, as they give fast outcomes, cost bit, as well as are very sensitive. They likewise have a greater price of dependability, as they can detect drug use even if the person has been sleeping for a number of hours. They are additionally much easier to provide. The only actual disadvantage with urine examinations is that they are much more vulnerable to meddling. It’s simple to get rid of hair from the test location, which allows someone to phony the outcomes.

The blood examination is much more expensive, as it needs numerous examples, every one of which require to be collected under the same situations, and after that compared. It can take a couple of hours for outcomes to be returned, depending on how fast the example is attracted. Likewise, the drug that’s evaluated may be blended with the blood sample, leading to incorrect results if the example isn’t drawn at the correct time. This can additionally happen with the pee examination strips, which are utilized to check for specific medicine content.

Depending upon the particular medicine, the hair test can be less reputable than the urine test. Many generally, it will take several days to learn if the individual who has been believed of a substance abuse has really utilized it. There are likewise cases where a blood test will certainly not provide any results. In this situation, a blood test is still made use of.

Despite the fact that the accuracy of hair medication examination may be lower than with pee tests, the tests are still commonly utilized. Several companies still rely upon them for numerous alcohol and drug tests. This is because of the reality that they are extremely accurate, as they can identify if a person has undoubtedly used illegal substances, and additionally since it is very reliable. and simple to carry out. And also, it provides companies confidence that the individual is not taking medicines or consuming them, as they may not have done so in the past.

If you are bothered with making use of the hair medicine examination, you should know that it is entirely secure. It also has no side effects, which makes it a popular alternative among many individuals. And also, it sets you back little. You need to constantly make certain that you only undergo a genuine business, as they do offer a cash back guarantee if they are incapable to discover any issues with your use their product.


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PhoebeMD: Medicine + Poetry

PhoebeMD: Medicine + Poetry was originally created in 2013 by Dr. Phoebe Chi as a personal medical poetry blog. Today, it serves as a platform for inspiring and educating readers through a combination of essential health information and the arts. While the earlier content on features original poetry penned by Dr. Chi herself, PhoebeMD: Medicine + Poetry now focuses on showcasing the talents of writers, bloggers, and authors all around the world. This includes a curated mix of inspiring health stories, encouraging words, and original poetry—all aimed at uplifting and empowering the reader community.

About the Editor

Phoebe Chi MD

Phoebe Chi, MD, MPH is a physician, author, and medical editor whose humanitarian efforts over the past two decades have spanned the regions of Central America to that of Sub-Saharan Africa. She attended college at the University of Texas at Austin, received her medical training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and obtained her public health and global health degrees from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. With a focus on health promotion and disease prevention and management, Dr. Chi has developed chronic disease management programs for health systems across the nation aimed at reducing hospitalizations and enhancing the quality of life for those living with chronic conditions. She is the author of Being Empowered for a Healthy Heart: A personal guide to taking control of your health while living with chronic conditionsa poetry-infused health guide that has been praised by readers as being like “having a personal physician at your side.”

Dr. Chi is the founder of Pendants for a Cause, a nonprofit organization that creates handcrafted sea glass jewelry for the purpose of raising funds to fight illness, provide care, and bring awareness to medically vulnerable populations around the world.

Welcome to PhoebeMD: Medicine + Poetry. We hope you enjoy your stay.

We welcome you to connect with Dr. Chi

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  1. Hi! Thank you for subscribing to my blog! Finally got some time to check yours out and it’s amazing! Definitely going to follow! Happy new year and my best wishes for 2021!

  2. Hi Phoebe. So glad to have chanced on your blog. Guess the networking in the MW course is helping after all. As a fellow blogger with similar interests, looking forward to reading all your health related posts. Cheers! Madhuri

  3. Hi Dr. Chi

    I came across your blog today. I must say, its like walking into the Garden of Eden of written words; one is tempted to gobble it all in one go but there is so much to feed on. Withal, you find consolation
    in knowing that tomorrow you can always come back to relish on another banquet of words. Thank you for providing a haven for literary junkies like me. Rest assured, I will be coming here from time to time to quench my nigh insatiable hankering.

  4. Hi, Phoebe—

    I just stopped by to thank you and welcome you to annieasksyou. I’m delighted to have you join me on my technojourney and am most impressed by your background. I’ll be back when I have some leisurely time to peruse your posts.

  5. Hello Dr. Phoebe Chi,

    Your establishments and achievements are very inspiring and admirable. I am going to follow you. Just like you I worked for 4-5 years in Indian hospitals as a medical officer in Internal Medicine department and pursued MPH. We share many career background similarities. On a humorous note, apart from the career background similarity another similarity is you are following me and now I am following you!

  6. Hey,
    Read a couple of your poems and immediately felt a direct connect….you are doing a gr8 job….Thanks for following me, giving me an opportunity to read and learn so much more from you…

  7. I’m glad to have been introduced to your blog and look forward to following you. Our daughter graduated from UNT, like you did, and is a molecular biologist/geneticist in Houston. And she has dogs – 3 now between her and her husband. 🙂 I just noticed those similarities right away between you and my daughter. Your blog looks very interesting and beautiful!

  8. Hello! We are like-minded spirits :). I am a Chiropractor, blogger and I recently published my first book (Purposely Positive: How to Live an Intentional and Inspired Life). I look forward to your posts! Stay positive! And thank you for sharing inspiration!

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Grief and Fibromyalgia

Grief can be so overwhelming that the hardest thing to muster is hope and strength.

I have been trying to write this post for many months now, but have been consumed by grief, a lack of creativity, and no desire to write.

Grief takes on many forms when you have chronic pain or a chronic illness, like fibromyalgia. You might be grieving the person you used to be, the life you used to have, or all of the things you used to be able to do.

Any loss can be profound and all-consuming. Even life-changing.

Continue reading “Grief and Fibromyalgia”

10 Things to Inspire You This Month

February is traditionally the month we celebrate the heart, be it Valentines Day with candy hearts, Go Red for Women, or the American Heart Month. It also happens to be the month of my wedding anniversary, so hearts and celebrations abound for me!

My mother recently suffered a stroke, as a result of a poor-functioning heart. So in honor of mom, I wanted to do something different this month. Heart Disease is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths in the U. S., making it the number one cause. As February is the American Heart Association’s American Heart Month, I wanted to share 10 tips to inspire you to know the signs and to keep your heart healthy.

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Fall Round-Up

The crisp fall air is here and we are facing our first frost here in Texas with possible snow flurries. It’s “pumpkin-everything” season still, yet I asked my boys to get the tree and Christmas decorations down from the attic this weekend. I have the house decorated for fall and Thanksgiving, but am thinking ahead and planning my schedule for when the boys are gone hunting Thanksgiving week.img_6206

For something different, I wanted to do a “round-up” of some of my posts these past few months, in case you missed something. Enjoy! Continue reading “Fall Round-Up”

Why I Practice Yoga for Pain

Yoga can help you with many health conditions, including stress, anxiety, and pain.

It is #NationalYogaAwareness month and #PainAwarenessMonth, so what better time to post about why one is good for the other! ❤

Continue reading “Why I Practice Yoga for Pain”


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How Successful Negotiation Takes Place in Medicare

#MedicareMonday is continuing to take a closer look at proposals that could hurt the success of Medicare Part D. This week we’re talking about proposals to repeal the non-interference clause in Medicare Part D.

What is non-interference? From the beginning, the law creating Medicare Part D includes a provision called the non-interference clause; it prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from interfering in the private price negotiations between Medicare Part D plans and drug manufacturers and pharmacies in the program, and prevents the Secretary from establishing a single formulary for the program.


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Hello Bobcat and welcome to myPHSC!

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First-Time Users

Click on the Student Portal button to log in with your phsc email and default password and set-up your security information.

New Students

Go to your WISE account to retrieve your email address and default password.

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September's Here!

September has arrived, along with some great new items from our store!

Over the summer, we announced the debut of our first lesson book.  It's an introduction to middle C position for all new beginners.  A teachers' booklet followed, complete with accompaniments that played the melody along with the student, helping them keep an even rhythm as they played each piece. (Click on "New" at the bottom of the homepage to find these items.)

Also of interest:  Teachers wishing to try out our PianoMorningStore site can get a free month's access just by purchasing the ebook "Band Camp on the Eleventh Planet" ($2.99 at Barnes & Noble, 3.99 at Amazon, Books & Things, and Deseret Book - details on the homepage.)  When you purchase any of our music, theory and technic sheets, etc., the download goes directly to your email, allowing you to forward it to students so they can print it and bring it to the lesson each week.  (It lets them preview the music first and saves a bit on your own printing ink!)

Best wishes as you start a new year teaching piano!  Music teachers are the best!

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