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H Potter Planters Succulent Flower Pots Indoor Outdoor Set of Two by H Potter at Halo Grow Box. MPN: GAR584. Hurry! Limited time offer. Offer valid only while supplies last.

H Potter Planters Succulent Flower Pots Indoor Outdoor Set of Two by H Potter
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  • Set of two planters, handcrafted from stainless steel with an antique copper finish and clear lacquer top coat. Perfect as an indoor planter box or outdoors with foliage like succulents.
  • Each planter pot is approximately 4 inches diameter at widest by 3.25 inches high, top opening approximately 3 inches. Each pot has its own custom drainage saucer. Beautiful with flower pots, herb pots, ivies, or any foliage.
  • H Potter has been designing and manufacturing premium quality garden products for over 20 years. We do not pretend to be the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. Packaged well, with stunning craftsmanship and backed by great customer service, we're proud to say our garden products are built to last.
  • Classic style planter set, hand hammered by artisans. These decorative home accent planters can be used anywhere from decks to desks, consider multiples for a party centerpiece or lining your dining table.
  • Plants not only promote a healthy home environment but can offer a touch of elegant beauty to your home and garden. Tranquility of greenery is an ideal mood setter and stress reliever, this gardening planter is the perfect size to fit any location and can be moved easily.

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Manufacturer:H Potter
Brand:H Potter
Part Number:GAR584
Publisher:H Potter
Studio:H Potter
Package Weight:1.15 pounds
Package Size:5 x 4.49 x 4.49 inches

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Talbot Airline waiting for take-off at IWM Duxford Auction

22nd September 2017

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A very rare 1937 Talbot BI 105 Airline Saloon which appears to be substantially completed but is in need of restoration has been estimated to fetch £20,000 - £30,000 when it goes under the hammer with H&H Classics at Duxford, Imperial War Museum on November 15th.

Best described as a stalled project with much work completed in the 1980s, this potentially stunning car will be standing just to one side of the runway at Duxford, most appropriately, given its Airline name, when H&H hold its next classic car sale.

Georges Roesch designed a spectacular version of the esteemed Talbot 105 for his personal use at the beginning of the 1930s. By 1934 Talbot was in financial difficulties and became part of the Rootes Group. Roesch’s design became the Airline Saloon and took its place in the Talbot range. The 3-litre engine gave a good performance and the beautiful art deco styling drew much admiration. As the Talbot parts were gradually used up parts from the Rootes Group parts bin took over.

The sale car’s engine was overhauled by renowned specialists Arthur Archer around 30 years ago and a lot of rechroming done too, but there is work remaining. It is believed to come with most parts to finish the job.

“This fascinating project has been in the current ownership for the past eight years following its acquisition from Birmingham coachbuilder Jack Castle. The vendor has now reluctantly decided that family commitments will prevent him from lavishing the time and attention required to restore the car.”

“We are informed that much work was carried out in the 1980s including an engine overhaul by Arthur Archer (never run since and free) and a refurbishment of the pre-selector gearbox. The suspension and braking system were also attended to, whilst much of the brightwork has been replated. The vendor believes almost all parts needed accompany the car together with a Swansea V5C, two old buff logbooks and a history file containing two original handbooks and information from Archers. One of just a tiny handful of survivors, DLP 937 represents a rare opportunity for the discerning Talbot enthusiast.”

Nick Lumby | Senior Specialist, H&H Classics

Unveiled at the October 1935 London Motor Show, the BI 105 was arguably the last 105 variant to remain true to designer Georges Roesch's engineering principles. Notably rigid and low-slung, the newcomer's chassis was reinforced by the use of a massive tubular cruciform brace and additional perforated channel sections to the inner face of its main side members.

Equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-spring suspension, Luvax adjustable dampers and large-diameter drum brakes, the BI 105 was powered by a free-revving 3-litre straight-six engine allied to Wilson pre-selector transmission. A rival to models from Alvis, Bentley and Lagonda, just 97 BI 105s are thought to have been made.


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Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Borcherding

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Since the beginning of 2003, Professor Dr. Holger Borcherding has been Professor for Power Electronics, Electrical Drives and EMC at the University of Applied Sciences Ostwestfalen-Lippe. Professor Borcherding is a member of the board of the Future Energy - Institute for Energy Research founded in 2017, which develops agile energy solutions in the area of ??quarters, mobility and working environments with the help of interdisciplinary research approaches. His 20-member workgroup power electronics and drives researches intelligent energy systems and efficient energy use, especially in industrial applications.

Prof. Dr. Borcherding studied electrical engineering at Leibniz University Hannover from 1985 to 1991. He then worked as a research assistant at the Institute for Power Electronics, where he received his doctorate in 1999 in the field of active frontend converter. From 1997 to 2000 he worked as a development engineer for power supplies at Piller GmbH in Osterode in Germany, from 2000 to 2003 as a development manager for servo drives at Lenze Drive Systems GmbH in Hamlin.

Prof. Borcherding is scientific director and one of the initiators of the DC-INDUSTRIE project.

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Kevin Spacey Is Hosting the Tony Awards

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Kevin Spacey will host the 2017 Tony Awards. The Broadway League and American Theatre Wing just made the announcement today, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The House of Cards star follows James Corden, who emceed the awards show last year.

The ceremony will take place on June 11 and will be broadcast on CBS, live from New York City's Radio City Music Hall. The nominees will be announced on May 2 by Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jackson.

Though known for his TV and movie roles, Spacey is no stranger to the stage. He's actually been nominated for two Tonys, and won Best Actor in 1991 for his role in Lost in Yonkers. His theatrical resume also includes being Artistic Director of The Old Vic Theatre Company in London for over 10 years.

"I was their second choice for Usual Suspects, fourth choice for American Beauty and 15th choice to host this year's Tony Awards. I think my career is definitely going in the right direction," Spacey told THR. "Maybe I can get shortlisted to host the Oscars if everyone else turns it down."

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Pools Swoop For Non-League Hotshot

21 June 2018

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Pools have fought off competition from a number of clubs to secure the signing of prolific front man Niko Muir from Hendon for an undisclosed fee.

Matthew Bates has had the 24-year-old on his radar since the end of last term and a deal has now been finalised to bring the highly-rated forward to Victoria Park.

Muir was at The Vic on Thursday to complete a medical and sign a contract after Pools won the race to sign the Isthmian League hotshot who hit the net 40 times in all competitions last season.

A strong and powerful striker, Muir has been a reliable source of goals for a number of clubs across the non-league scene having had two spells at Hendon as well as stints with Grays Athletic, Wingate & Finchley, VCD Athletic and Leiston.

Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers showed a strong interest in Muir last term, while a host of clubs have been after his signature this summer but Pools have now completed a deal.

Muir becomes Pools’ second new signing of the summer following in the footsteps of defender Myles Anderson who joined the Club last month.

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Ethos and Heritage

At the Hastings Centre, we care about our local area – we love Hastings, St Leonards and 1066 Country and want to play our part in benefiting our community

We aim to run the Hastings Centre as a social enterprise, meaning that we invest the profits back into the good of the local community. To date, this has included funding free dance classes for children, giving to Hastings Foodbank and a number of other local charities, and providing work experience and employment opportunities for people who have been long-term unemployed. Even the way we run our car park is slightly different to usual – we encourage you to pass on your ticket to others if you don’t use up your time. If you want to join in with our ethos, why not a buy a Suspended Coffee for someone in need or pop a donation in our Foodbank basket?

If you are a charity, social enterprise or not-for-profit organisation looking to hire the Hastings Centre, we offer special rates for you so please contact us to find out more.

The Hastings Centre is owned by King’s Church.

The Hastings Centre is a premier conference facility in the 1066 area. It was originally built as in indoor sports centre but has been extensively refurbished over the last 20 years, becoming a high-quality business, leisure and conference venue.

In 2013, we continued the Hastings Centre’s transformation: today, it’s hired for business breakfasts, board meetings, exhibitions, seminars, awards ceremonies, quiz nights, blood donation, training events, sports, live music events and more.


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Segregated Funds

Segregated funds are an insurance product with investment features. They are the insurance industry’s version of mutual funds. They hold investors’ pooled money, which the manager of the fund invests in stocks, bonds or other assets, depending on the fund’s investment objectives. While similar to mutual funds in many ways, segregated funds offer unique advantages and guarantees that mutual funds do not.

As the name implies, segregated fund assets are held separately from the general assets of the insurer. The assets are held for contract holders’ benefit and therefore cannot be seized by creditors of the company.

  • Guaranteed at Death – up to 100%
  • Guarantee at Maturity – up to 100%
  • Creditor Protection
  • Direct Beneficiary designation
  • Guaranteed Lifetime Income
  • Income Resets and Deferral Bonuses

A Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit (GMWB) is an optional “living benefit” guarantee that can be embedded into a variable annuity product. The GMWB allows the contract holder to, at a minimum, withdraw a fixed percentage of the total annuity premiums each year regardless of market performance. The income payments are guaranteed until the total premium is recovered. The GMWB does not require annuitization. For example, Catherine invests $150,000 into a variable annuity and selects a GMWB that provides 4% annually. The capital markets have performed terribly and as a result the variable annuity contract value is only $75,000 at the end of 10 years. Catherine is in a good position though because she will receive $6,000 ($150,000 x 4%) per year until the $150,000 is recovered.

Lifetime income amounts can be increased with deferral bonuses. A deferral bonus is based on a percentage of the initial premium and is added to your lifetime income withdrawal base. You are eligible for a deferral bonus for each year that you do not begin taking income. For example, if you contribute a premium of $200,000 to your policy your intial lifetime income withdrawal base would be $200,000 and this would be the amount used to calculate your income payments. If you deferred taking income for 10 years and were receiving a 5% deferral bonus each year, your lifetime income withdrawal base would have increased to a minimum value of $300,000 (5% of $200,000 = $10,000; $10,000 x 10 years = $100,000; $200,000 +$100,000 =$300,000).

If the policy market value increases, you have the potential to secure those gains to increase your lifetime income amount through resets that may be available on some contracts. The lifetime income amount will not decrease regardless of how the segregated funds perform. The income resets are offered every several years, depending on the carrier. This means that if the policy value is greater than the existing lifetime income withdrawal base when the reset is considered, your lifetime income withdrawal base will be increased to the greater policy value. Once your lifetime income withdrawal base has been increased, it is guaranteed for life, assuming no excess withdrawals are made.

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Whipping up crazy conglomerations of feathers and fur and then slaying local steelhead on the swing is Greg Senyo‘s life (plus acting local police sergeant and seasonal donut eating champion). Full time owner and intermittent operator of Steelhead Alley Outfitters, loosely and vicariously affiliated with Schultz Outfitters in Ypsilanti, MI, traveling tier and slightly demanded speaker for Hareline Dubbing and Flymen Fishing Co. plus long time contract killer/tier for the Orvis Company. We knew we couldn’t miss having this guy on the team! Seriously speaking, we are very pleased to be working more closely with Greg and have great respect for his contributions to the sport of fly fishing. He’s a pretty fun guy to hang with too. Check out his website at for more info. Welcome to the family Greg!


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Roger Dubuis: The Year Of Excalibur…and Carbon

Roger Dubuis has declared 2017 the year of Excalibur and rightfully so! The collection is expanded with several exciting new models, of which two are the result of a new partnership with Pirelli. It might seem a bit odd, why would a watch brand team up with a tire manufacturer, even with the esteem of Pirelli. However, both brands have a lot in common, as they are dedicated to the development of new and improved materials. This is also the central theme of the two watches that they introduced based on this partnership.

Roger Dubuis Pirelli Double Tourbillon

Excalibur Spider Pirelli Double Flying Tourbillon

Only 8 pieces will be made of the Excalibur Spider Pirelli Double Flying Tourbillon. It is fitted with the new RD105SQ hand-wound calibre with the prominent blue Astral Skeleton, which matches the titanium crown and other blue dial accents. It also offers a nice contrast to the 47mm titanium case with black DLC-coating and the strap with vulcanized rubber from an Pirelli tire actually used on a F1 car. All 8 owners will also be treated to an exclusive 2-day VIP program by Pirelli.

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Pirelli automatic

Excalibur Spider Pirelli Automatic Skeleton

The same design can also be found in the Excalibur Spider Pirelli Automatic Skeleton, limited to 88-pieces. Unique about this watch is that despite its high-tech look, and incredibly refined skeleton movement, it still meets all the demands to carry the Geneva Seal. This ensures that the finish of the watch meets one of the most stringent requirements in the industry.

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider rose gold

Excalibur Spider Automatic Skeleton

Different materials can do a lot to how a watch looks. The Excalibur Spider Automatic Skeleton, featuring the same movement as the Pirelli version above, looks totally different when fitted with a rose gold case. The use of titanium, as well as the gray accents in the strap, give the watch however still a sportive edge.

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Carbon

Excalibur Spider Carbon

Truly innovative is the Excalibur Spider Carbon. This is the first watch ever to feature a movement plate, bridges and tourbillon upper-cage made from carbon. The T700 carbon that Roger Dubuis uses for this watch is very rigid, which limits vibrations and thus enhances the precision of the watch. This Excalibur is not only technically striking but also visually. The carbon case features a distinct pin-stripe pattern that also runs through the skeletonized bridges of the movement. Combined with the red accents, it results in an eye-catching combination.

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Underground fun: The Conga Room

Whether you call it “Elegguá”, “the bar with no name” or its official moniker, “The Conga Room” (all three can be used to refer to this place), everyone agrees there are few better things to do in Old Havana at 3am. This is the kind of clubby bar that you discover by chance. You start the night not knowing anyone and end up inviting a dozen new friends to your home for one final drink. Dark and decadent, it is the most underground bar in Havana. It’s like a laboratory where a social scientist tests his ideas, giving it a unique vibe.

The staff are always fun, friendly, efficient and never look tired. They party through the night just like their customers. The beer is cold, the cocktails are strong and the music always interesting. But the real draw here is the rumba. It starts around 10pm and rocks until midnight. It’s a spicy show that really has to be seen to be understood; not the typical tourist rumberos that you sometimes find out here. These guys give it their all. With machetes and knives they immerse themselves, and therefore the audience, inside the mysterious universe of Afro-Cuban folklore with a hypnotic effect. An experience you must seek out.

Address: Aguiar #209 e/ Tejadillo y Empedrado, Habana Vieja


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Try this: Stir-Fried Blue Swimmer Crabs with Tamarind & Coconut

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Ingredients for 4

  • 6 green blue swimmer crabs, cleaned
  • 30g dried tamarind pulp (see notes)
  • 1⁄2 cup boiling water
  • 1⁄3 cup peanut oil
  • 4 red shallots, finely sliced (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1 small red chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 fresh coriander roots, scrubbed and finely chopped
  • 1 cup shaved fresh coconut (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoons grated palm sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves, very finely shredded (see notes)
  • 1⁄2 cup Asian basil leaves
  • Steamed jasmine rice, to serve

  1. Cut each crab into six segments and crack the claws with the back of a heavy knife or nutcracker.
  2. Place the tamarind in a small bowl, cover with the boiling water and set aside until just warm.
  3. Using your fingers, work the flesh into the water, then strain out the seeds, reserving the tamarind liquid.
  4. Heat the peanut oil in a wok over a medium heat, add the shallots, garlic, ginger, chilli and coriander roots and fry for a couple of minutes, until fragrant. Add the coconut and palm sugar stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Then add the tamarind liquid and fish sauce and bring to the boil. Add the crab and stir until all the pieces are coated with sauce. Cover, reduce heat and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the crab is bright orange and the flesh is opaque.
  5. Pour onto a serving platter, sprinkle with kaffir lime leaves and basil and serve with steamed rice.

Notes: Dried tamarind pulp is sold in blocks at Asian grocery stores, 30g is approximately a golf ball-sized piece. If red shallots are unavailable, use 2 large golden shallots or 1 small red onion. If fresh coconut is unavailable, use shredded (not desiccated) coconut. Kaffir lime leaves are available from fruit and vegetable shops; they’re usually joined in pairs, 1 lime leaf equals 1 pair.

Alternative species: Bugs, marron, mud crab, prawns, redclaw, rocklobsters, spanner crab, yabby.


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Q. I've seen a lot of Internet ads for Hoodia, a natural supplement that suppresses your appetite. What do you know about it? Does it work, and is it safe?

A. Hoodia is a succulent plant that grows in the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa, where the indigenous people (San) are said to chew the plant to help stave off hunger. The Hoodia species with purported appetite-suppressing properties is Hoodia gordonii. In the 1990s, researchers isolated an extract of the plant called P57, which is thought to stimulate feelings of satiety in the brain.

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12:58pm Thursday 18 April 2019

'Bacterial raincoat' found to protect bacteria from the environment

Many bacteria grow in large communities called biofilms, where the cells work together and produce a sticky matrix that holds the cells together and provides protection from environmental threats. The team have shown how a bacterium called Bacillus, commonly found in soil, protects itself by forming a water repellent coat. They found that the process is due to a protein produced by the bacterium called BslA. This protein spontaneously assembles to form a water repellent coat, protecting the Bacillus cells underneath.

As Bacillus subtilis is currently being examined to assess its suitability for use as a widespread bio-fertilizer, the discovery has the potential to aid the development of an ecologically sound method of protecting crops.

The findings of the team, led by Dr Nicola Stanley-Wall and Professor Daan van Aalten from the College of Life Sciences at Dundee, alongside their colleague Professor Cait MacPhee, from the University of Edinburgh, are published today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

‘We have determined the structure of the BslA protein, and used the information gained from it to identify the important parts of the protein that are responsible for making the biofilm coat water repellent,’ explained Dr Stanley-Wall.

‘What we have shown is that this protein is very unusual in its ability to repel water from the environment whilst keeping the bacteria inside the biofilm in optimal conditions. The more we understand how the raincoat assembles the more we can work to encourage this process and increase the effectiveness of Bacillus subtilis as an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical fertilizers.’

Bacteria are small, single-celled organisms, which play a variety of roles in nature. Although some types are linked to infection and disease, others are entirely benign and indeed are beneficial, such as those that live side-by side with plants and protect them from disease or those in the gut that are essential for the maintenance of human health.

Although the research centred upon the workings of a single bacterium, it may potentially help scientists to better understand how biofilms formed in the human body become resistant to antibiotics, according to Dr Stanley-Wall.

She continued, ‘There are possible implications for many different plants and even for human health as the principles guiding the research are the same. If we know how bacteria assemble into a bacterium assembles biofilm then we know how to disrupt it in the case of harmful, or to encourage the growth of good bacteria.’

The research was funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Wellcome Trust.

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Phen375 Reviews : Wondering Whether It Can Truly Assist You To Shred Some Pounds ?

Before you buy Phen375 read this review and find out if it has a fair chance of working for you

You’re Ready To Shred Some Pounds & Wondering Whether Phen375 Weight Loss Supplement Can Truly Assist You?

Who hasn’t struggled with a few (or more) extra pounds in their life? Who hasn’t suffered from guilt and remorse after realizing that they’ve packed some extra weight during the holiday season, or right before an upcoming event where they wanna look dashing?

My money is on “no one”. So, if you’re currently on the lookout for an effective, fat-burning dietary supplement to make your weight loss journey a bit easier, you have certainly stumbled upon Phen375.

Phen375 promises to help you lose weight faster and easier than before. It helps burn body fat, reduce food cravings, get your metabolism up to speed, decrease fat cell regeneration, while also having anti-depressant effects – the latter comes especially handy with all the mood swings that can occur when you’re changing your dietary habits!

Hence, you know what Phen375 is about – but what really matters is if it’s worth your money and time. We have done our research about it and today we present you with the results!

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This is the most crucial information about any health supplement that you intend to use; taking care of your body means paying extra attention to what you consume. Thus, you will be glad to know that Phen375 contains nothing but natural, 100% safe for your body ingredients. Some of them are:

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  • Citrus Aurantium
  • Capsimax Powder
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All seem good and healthy, but now it’s time to check how they can really aid in paving your way to becoming the new fit and sexy you!

a-Lacys Reset

This specific branded ingredient is a blend of alpha-lipoic acid and cysteine. It’s power? Simply put, it modulates cell reduction and oxidation (called redox) balance, via controlling and neutralizing more radicals. Thus, it helps your body’s defenses against oxidative stress and its damaging effects, which include its strong relation to the aging process and metabolic rhythms. In other words, it provides numerous other benefits such as promoting your energy levels, helping to regulate blood sugar levels, and accelerating your metabolism – all in one!

One of the most prominent nutrients when it comes to weight loss, L-Carnitine is used in a great variety of dietary supplements and the reason is simple: there is evidence which strongly suggests that it is a powerful metabolism booster , hence increasing your ability to burn fat, lose weight, and boost your exercise routine thanks to your upped energy levels!

Citrus Aurantium

Coming with the more simple name of “bitter orange”, Citrus Aurantium is a herb used to substitute as a thermogenic for ephedra in many dietary supplements, and it includes various stimulants such as tyramine, N-methyltyramine, octopamine, synephrine, and hordeline. It helps suppress your appetite and increase your energy levels.

Capsimax Powder

Capsicum (herb, more commonly known as red/chill pepper), piperine (the alkaloid compound on which the black pepper owes its purgency), caffeine, and niacin (organic compound, otherwise known as Vitamin B3) are the main ingredients of Capsimax Powder, an ingredient that can also be found in PhenQ Weight Loss Pills that we have reviewed. Capsaicinoids, as we have seen, are a well-known go to when it comes to natural, beneficial compounds for weight loss and fat burn.

Coleus Forskohlii Root PE

A mint-plant based product, Forskolin has been studied for quite a while now and used as a fat-burning, weight-reducing supplement. It is a greatly promising, natural component that may also protect against weight gain!

What Does The World Have To Say?

Phen375 seems to be a favorite choice for quite a number of people. It has an estimated weight loss rate of 3 to 5 pounds per week, and many users have noticed that it also suppresses their hunger, while also being helpful in bettering their mood.

It goes without saying though that, in order to achieve maximum results, any dietary supplement should always be accompanied by an upgraded exercise routine and a caloric deficit!

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When you or a loved one has the flu, the last thing you may feel like doing is eating. It’s certainly okay to eat a little less with the flu, as you likely have a reduced appetite.

Still, you'll need to eat small amounts of the right foods to provide you with energy and nutrients while you recover.

Read on to learn more about what you should eat and drink as well as what’s off-limits when you have the seasonal flu.

Food is what gives your body the energy and nutrients it needs to function. Such effects are equally vital when you have the flu. Still, it’s all about eating the right foods for your condition.

Consider eating the following foods when you have the flu.

1. Broth

Whether you prefer chicken, beef, or vegetable, broth is one of the best things you can eat when you have the flu. You can eat it as soon as your symptoms begin and until you have fully recovered.

Broth helps prevent dehydration, and the warm elements can help soothe a sore throat and relieve congestion.

2. Chicken soup

Chicken soup combines the benefits of broth along with additional ingredients. Cut-up chicken provides your body with iron and protein, and you’ll also gain nutrients from carrots, herbs, and celery.

You can eat chicken soup throughout the duration of the flu to help keep you hydrated and satiated; just be sure to watch the salt content.

3. Garlic

While you might think of garlic as a food-flavoring agent, it’s actually been used in alternative medicine for a variety of ailments for centuries. of garlic supplements in adults with the flu found enhanced immunity and reduced symptom severity.

You don’t necessarily have to take supplements, though. Eating raw garlic may also be beneficial. Due to the immune-enhancing effects, consider eating garlic at the first signs of the flu.

4. Yogurt

Yogurt with live cultures not only can help soothe a sore throat but can also boost your immune system, according to a study of mice reported in the journal . Yogurt also contains protein.

You can eat yogurt while your throat is sore, but just be sure to choose whole yogurts without any added sugars.

5. Vitamin C–containing fruits

Vitamin C is an important nutrient to your immune system, which is especially important when you’re sick. While supplements can help, your body can absorb nutrients like vitamin C more effectively from the foods you eat.

Consider snacking on vitamin C–rich fruits while you have the flu. Some fruits high in vitamin C include strawberries, tomatoes, and citrus fruits.

6. Leafy greens

Spinach, kale, and other leafy greens can also help boost your immune system when you have the flu. They have both vitamin C and vitamin E, another immune-enhancing nutrient.

Consider combining leafy greens with fruit in a smoothie, or eat them raw with a drizzle of lemon and olive oil. It’s best to eat these immune-boosting foods throughout the duration of your illness.

7. Broccoli

Broccoli is a nutrient powerhouse that can benefit your body when you have the flu. Eating just one serving will provide immune-boosting vitamins C and E, along with calcium and fiber.

Consider eating broccoli when your appetite returns toward the middle or end of the flu. You can also eat broccoli soup; just remember to check the sodium content.

8. Oatmeal

When you’re sick, a hot bowl of oatmeal can be a soothing, nutritious food choice. Oatmeal, like other whole grains, is also a natural source of immune-boosting vitamin E. It also contains polyphenol antioxidants as well as immune-strengthening beta-glucan fiber.

Choose whole oats for the most benefits.

9. Spices

Toward the end of the flu, you might have increased sinus and chest congestion. Certain spices, such as pepper and horseradish, can help break up congestion so you can breathe better. However, avoid spicy foods when you have a sore throat.

It’s easy to get dehydrated with the flu. Not only do you eat and drink less and have an overall reduced water intake, but you also lose water with sweat when you have a fever.

Not only are fluids important for your body functions in general, but they can also help break up congestion and stave off infections.

When it comes to hydrating beverages, water still ranks number one. It also acts as a natural detox for your body. If you aren’t a fan of water or are looking for something with more flavor, you can also drink:

  • broth
  • ginger tea
  • herbal tea with honey
  • honey and lemon tea (mix equal parts with hot water)
  • 100 percent juices (look for products without added sugars)

Low-sugar sports drinks or other electrolyte-containing beverages, such as Pedialyte, may be used if you’re dehydrated only.

Although they’re not typical of the seasonal flu, vomiting and diarrhea are symptoms that could warrant the use of electrolytes.

Knowing what to avoid eating with the flu is perhaps just as important as what you should eat. When you’re sick with the flu, avoid the following items:

  • Alcohol. This lowers your immune system and causes dehydration.
  • Caffeinated beverages. Items such as coffee, black tea, and soda can make you more dehydrated. Plus, many of these beverages may contain sugar.
  • Hard or jagged foods. Crunchy crackers, chips, and foods with similar textures can aggravate a cough and sore throat.
  • Processed foods. Whether these are from a fast food joint or made from a box, the more processed a food is, the fewer nutrients you’ll get. With the flu, your body is trying to heal itself, so it’s important to support the process with whole, nutritious foods.

As an adult with the flu, when you have no appetite or energy, it can be difficult to eat nutritious foods and make sure you’re drinking enough fluids. This can be even more difficult for children.

Children are also more likely than adults to become dehydrated because of their lower body masses. Make sure you offer fluids to your child often.

You can also:

  • Administer an over-the-counter pain reliever for aches and fever, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB). Just be sure to check the dosage amount, and choose a baby or child version if appropriate for your child’s age and weight.
  • Have your child dress in layers if they have a fever and chills.
  • Offer popsicles to help soothe their throat and alleviate fever.
  • Encourage them to rest by creating an environment with minimal stimulation. Even though it may be tempting to put them in front of the television, watching too much TV a negative effect on their sleep.

Eating the right foods and staying hydrated are important to help you get over the flu. While the worst of the symptoms may be gone after five days, it can take one to two weeks to get over the flu entirely.

Your recovery may take even longer if you develop a secondary infection from the flu. As a rule of thumb, you should stay hydrated and make your best effort to eat flu-friendly foods until your symptoms go away and your appetite returns to normal.


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Carbohdyrates should be part and parcel of your diet along with protein, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients as it is your source of energy. The nutrients found in carbohdyrates include digestible and indigestible fiber. The digestible fiber, composed mainly of starches or sugar, is broken down in the digestive system before being delivered throughout your body for energy. However, how quickly the glucose level climbs in your system may be a cause of worry.

If you find yourself eating foods that are high in carbohydrates more than the rest of the food group, you might want to step back for a minute and re-assess your diet. After all, there are downsides to having too much carbs in your system.

Weight gain. Although there is nothing wrong with eating more carbohydrates, you need to think twice if you want to lose weight. Keep in mind that carbohydrate is transformed into sugar and when there is excess sugar in the body, it is stored as fats which can appear in all the wrong places of your body. As a rule, women should keep their intake of sugar to fewer than 6 teaspoons per day while men should limit theirs to 9 teaspoons only.

Type 2 diabetes. If you have high glycemic index and you’re consuming way too much carbs, chances are you are increasing your risk of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes usually forms when your body doesn’t produce insulin or you become resistant to it. Consuming too much carbs can actually increase your blood sugar levels which in turn can put a lot of pressure on your liver to produce insulin which increases your risk of having diabetes.

Cardiovascular problems. Another downside to eating refined carbohydrates is that you might suffer from cardiovascular problems like stroke, cardiac arrest, and the like. High blood pressure is also possible when your blood sugar is too high so you might want to limit your intake of sugar or starchy foods.

Although adding carbohydrates to your diet is necessary, consuming too much can have an adverse effect to your health. It’s true that this nutrient can give us sufficient energy for the day but, depending on the type of carbohydrate that you are eating, you might actually trigger weight gain or cardiovascular problems. The best thing to do is to bring balance to your meal so that you will receive sufficient amount of nutrients from different sources.

A good place to start is to take stock of your diet and see what your sources of carbohydrates are and how much you tend to consume. From there, you can reduce the amount or swap with a healthier option especially if you are into refined carbs. If you are still having a hard time, you can consult with a nutritionist who will guide you to a better diet to prevent these health problems from arising. As much as possible, stay away from foods that have high glycemic index if you want to keep your blood sugar level balanced.


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5 Reasons To Eat More Sweet Potatoes

February 22nd is National Cook a Sweet Potato Day, so now is the perfect time to learn about a few of the amazing health benefits of sweet potatoes! The large, starchy, sweet-tasting vegetables are very nutritious, and while they are popular in the fall season, they are a great addition to any meal year-round. Continue reading to learn five important reasons why you should add more sweet potatoes to your diet.

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4 Of The Healthiest Fruits and Vegetables To Add To Your Diet

We all know that we should be eating fruits and vegetables on a daily basis, but do you know which foods are best for you? You may be in a routine and eat the same fruits and vegetables with your meals, but you want to make sure you’re getting as many nutrients as possible! Check out this list of the healthiest fruits and vegetables that should become staples in your diet.

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How To Break Your Unhealthy Eating Habits
As many of us are working towards goals of incorporating healthier habits into our daily lives, it can be very difficult to break old unhealthy habits, especially when it comes to food. You can be very disciplined with your exercise routines, but likely have gone back to a few bad eating habits along the way. If you struggle with breaking unhealthy eating habits, continue reading for a few tips.
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The Best Snacks To Keep You Energized All Day
As it starts to get dark around 5 pm, our bodies can’t help but start to get tired and think it’s almost time for bed, when it’s not even time for dinner. The best way to fight this tired feeling is to stay energized throughout the day with some nutrient-boosting meals and snacks, rather than caffeine and sugar that make us crash.
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April Brings More Than Showers: The Best Fresh Foods for Healthy Eating
Spring is the easiest time of year to take stock of your eating habits and to try and include some fresh fare into your favorite meals. As April is around the corner, why not have a look at some of this month’s tastiest fresh produce and kick start a season of healthy eating for you and your family?
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How to Get Healthy Without Becoming a Gym Rat
According to a 2015 report by the American Heart Association, the number of sedentary positions has increased to 83 percent of positions since 1950. Physically demanding jobs once took up about half of the U.S. workforce but today they only make up about 20 percent. But just because you sit at your desk all day doesn’t mean you have to spend hours at the gym to make up for your inactivity.
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GRAPHIC: Murder Accused 'May Have Eaten Parts Of Scots Cop'

21 October 2016, 12:58

A sadomasochist may have cooked and eaten parts of police officer Gordon Semple after strangling him at his flat, a court has heard.

Stefano Brizzi is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of throttling the 59-year-old officer he had met on gay dating app Grindr and then attempting to dispose of the body in a variety of ways, including in an acid bath.

DNA from the alleged victim was found on the blade of a blender, cooking pot, chopsticks, chopping board and grease in the oven of the 50-year-old Italian's kitchen, the Old Bailey heard.

Investigators also found there were bite marks on a piece of bone recovered from the kitchen bin at Brizzi's home and evidence that one of his legs had been burned, the jury was told.

Prosecutor Crispin Aylett QC told jurors: "So, the defendant cannot have confined himself to dismembering Gordon Semple and disposing of his body either by acid in the bath or else in the dustbins.

"Instead, the prosecution suggest it would be open to the jury to find that the defendant cooked part of his body and ate it.''

Pc Semple, 59, was on duty when he arranged to meet Brizzi, via Grindr, for "hot, dirty, sleazy'' sex on the afternoon of April 1.

Following the alleged murder, neighbours on the Peabody Estate in south London noticed a "revolting smell'' coming from Brizzi's flat.

On April 7, Brizzi was described by his neighbour Martin Harris as being ``cool as a cucumber'' when he stopped by to inform him police had been called ``because of the stench'', the court heard.

Two officers arrived to find bottles of chemicals scattered in the hall and ``blue-green liquid'' in the bath with ``flesh-coloured globules floating in the water'', Mr Aylett said.

One of the officers looked inside a bin liner on the floor and saw a human hand and part of a spine, the court heard.

The defendant said he had HIV and had been told by Satan to ``kill, kill, kill'', jurors heard.

Talking to the officers at his flat, Brizzi allegedly said: ``I was talking online about Satan as a fetish - and crystal meth takes me to Satan.

"I am from a Catholic family so when I found I was gay, I found out I was from Satan. I loved crystal meth and wanted to meet someone who talked about Satan.''

He explained that he did not like Mr Semple, who had been fat and ugly, the court heard.

Brizzi later allegedly claimed he had disposed of some body parts he had been unable to break up by taking them on his bicycle to a quiet spot by the River Thames.

He allegedly told police he had been unable to dissolve the "flabbery'' bits with chemicals and had tried to flush them down the toilet.

Asked what was still at the flat, Brizzi said there was a foot, hand and leg ``which I tried to roast as well'', the court was told.

Pc Semple's head was also at the flat but Brizzi flushed the lungs down the toilet, the court heard.

A human foot was later discovered by the Thames riverbank at Bermondsey Wall and body matter recovered from drainpipes in Brizzi's block.

Officers returned to the flat days later and recovered from his computer items including The Satanic Bible ebook, the jury heard.

Mr Aylett suggested a perforated metal sheet Brizzi bought from a DIY store had been used as a ``grater'' to strip flesh from the alleged victim's body.

Inside the oven was a pool of Pc Semple's body fat and there was evidence of heat damage to one of his legs, the court heard.

Some body parts, including internal organs, muscle, fat and skin were not recovered, the court was told.

While in the custody suite after his arrest, Brizzi allegedly said: "I thought I was getting away with it. I had nearly finished but I took a shot (of crystal meth). I was going to finish the job today.

"As you can see, this man was a very big man and all I have left is two buckets.''

As an officer typed up the custody record, the defendant added: "And another thing. Just one thing, my bathtub has been unusable for day. I would appreciate a shower.''

A post-mortem examination revealed evidence of GHB and sedative ketamine in Pc Semple's remains.

Brizzi denies murder but has admitted obstructing a coroner by dismembering and disposing of the body.


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Skillet Cornbread with Leeks.

My littlest guy Waylon hasn’t met an ear of corn he wouldn’t tackle and his little hands holding each side while he’s chowing down is pretty much the cutest thing you’ve ever seen.

I love corn so many different ways and especially love white Silver Queen corn, grabbing it right off the back of a pickup truck and rolled up inside a big paper bag to bring home and enjoy. Today I’m sharing a little something I made up myself, a recipe for Skillet Cornbread filled with fresh green leeks and kernels of corn right off the cob.

And, I hope I’m introducing you to one of my favorite Southern makers, Smithey Ironware out of Charleston, SC. I have quite the collection of cast iron these days, new and vintage pans and this one they shared with me has quickly become one of my favorites in the kitchen. And the little quail logo makes the pan such an iconic heirloom-in-the-making.

Cooking your cornbread in cast iron gives it a beautiful crispness to the crust that I just love. It also seals in the moisture inside the loaf, providing the perfect balance and texture especially, when smothered with a little pat of butter on top.

Skillet Cornbread with Leeks

1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal

1 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1¼ teaspoons kosher salt

1 3/4 cups buttermilk

1 egg

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces

1 bundle of fresh chives, chopped

2 green leeks, chopped

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir the batter together until completely combined.

Put butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and place in oven for 3 to 5 minutes to melt butter. Remove the skillet from the oven, swirl the butter around to coat the bottom and sides, then pour the batter into the pan. Smooth the top and bake about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.

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Isaac at Smithey Ironware sent over this skillet to try, so I was inspired to do a little cast iron cooking. These days, I've been putting leeks in everything I can - tossing them on the grill, putting them in risotto, and anywhere else I can think to, so I thought it was a natural fit for a hearty cornbread. Not to mention, my herb garden has a bunch of chives and its great to have them on hand to throw into recipes.

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How to : Shop an Antiques Market.

I am {surprising to some} not really that great at DIY + crafty things but I do want to be sure that I share some "how to" when it comes to heirloom things over here on the blog. Most of the DIY-type concepts I'll share here are certainly things I've learned from other great people in my life, or learned along the way (probably the hard way).

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Inspired by a recent trip to one of my favorite antique markets in town, Scott's Antiques, I decided to share some of my favorite tips for shopping an antique or vintage store. I draw so much of my inspiration from rummaging through old things and learning about their form and function. I never tire of it.

My love of "treasure hunting" most certainly came from my childhood trips driving from Florida to North Carolina to our cabin, listening to old-school country music in the backseat with my sister and stopping at roadside antique stores along the way. Looking back as an adult with three little kiddos, a dog, and a husband who likes to make efficient time on a trip, I am increasingly more impressed and thankful for these experiences we had growing up.

And just to clarify before we get into these tips, when I say "antique" store or market I most certainly am not referring to those nice ones that are styled with decorative pieces neatly hung on the walls. I'm talking about the ones where you can't bring your "big purse" inside for fear of knocking over a stack of mismatched china that is piled on top of a hutch. These are the kind of places where you have to hunt, dig and peek around for a find - I love these the most.

Here is what I've learned ....

If it's not on my calendar it's not getting done so I like to make sure to schedule in time to go antiquing. This might seem a little extreme but I don't see it as a "shopping trip" (though my husband may disagree) but instead as a time for sourcing, gathering creative inspiration and design concepts. I think anyone, and especially those in a design, entreprenuerial or creative role, should schedule in time for things that help to inspire and refresh them.

My goal is to poke into a new shop, or maybe even go back to check out a shop I haven't been to in a while. I also make time when I'm traveling, whether for work or pleasure, to seek out a shop or two as it's always better to bring back an authentic souvenir than something from a tourist shop.

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I like to start by keeping a running list (but I'm a list maker) of shops I want to stop into in my own area. Whenever I stumble upon a new shop or learn about a new market date, I try to pencil it in and make time to stop in when I'm nearby.

I was leaving a meeting the other day and a bit too early for carpool so I decided to take 20 minutes to stop in to an antique hardware store that I pass a few times a week but had never been inside. It was like the jewelry store of hardware stores, with thousands of vintage hooks, hinges and knobs, each sorted by likeness and displayed in glass display cases and cabinets. I didn't walk away with anything (yet) but I was kicking myself that I hadn't stopped in sooner.

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Much like good real estate, some of the most beautiful homes are on the main road. Once they go up for sale, they get a good deal of traffic and interest because people pass by and see the sign. But, if you were to head down the next side street you just may find a home that is just as beautiful, in the neighborhood you want to be in but without the traffic and for a better price.

Long way to say, get off the beaten path and explore a little bit to find some of the best shops. I love this advice for "highway" stores, you know the ones in little towns as you're traveling where you may see a store sign from the interstate or even a billboard. In my experience, 9 times out of 10 if you find that store and drive a half mile up the road, you'll find one or two more that are much better and a whole lot less picked over.

The same holds true for estate sales, the ones that aren't advertised that you happen upon always seem to have the best treasures, it just takes a little exploring and keeping your eyes open.

I was most certainly a Girl Scout and this motto is one that I've found to be tried and true for any situation. Taking a little time to be prepared to shop vintage can help you score in a major way when the opportunity arises.

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This is probably one of the most obvious tips but one I think most people forget. My single-best tip is to keep a running list on my phone of items that I'm looking for.

Right now my list includes a looking at textiles for a new design I'm working on, oversized vintage maps or flags to go over my dresser in the master bedroom, large white metal or ceramic pieces for the top cabinets in my kitchen, small to medium sized vintage landscape or portrait paintings, and sourcing vintage pieces for our vintage kitchen shop on the site, as well as for a client that is launching a new brand. It might seem a like a lot (and is probably more than most people) but keeping this list helps keep me laser focused and on a mission to spot some great pieces without getting too distracted, especially when I'm short on time. And, truth be told, this is really just my active list, I have another whole list of things that I love to look for or collect for one reason or another but #priorities.

Next to each item on my list I have a few notes about wall dimensions or space, and sometimes a few photos that I've taken so I can really visualize the space I am filling. I also keep a soft measuring tape in my purse so I can whip out a measurement at any given moment, which comes in handy so much more often than you'd think.

And finally, I like to do a little "pre-research" online on pieces I'm sourcing to see what else is out there and what price point range seems reasonable. This has saved me from overpaying and in being knowledgeable for negotiating, as well as in finding something truly unique. I might fall in love with something that seems unusual but in fact when I look online there are tons of the exact same piece.

At the end of the day, the old adage "one man's junk is another man's treasure" holds true. While I try to have my lists and do my homework, I am always open to finding something unexpected and fabulous that just catches my eye.

There are certainly times when you'll score a highly valuable piece for a super deal (read : thrift store and garage sale lucky breaks) and times when you'll fall head over heals for something that is absurdly overpriced but you just don't care because it's perfect in every way like your first love. And at the end of the day, that's OK. That's just a part of the hunt; part of the experience. And most of all, it is these finds that will keep you coming back time and time again.

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The show will officially end after its eighth season

"Believe me, as the new [programming executive] coming in, if I could get them to do more. I would take 10 more seasons. But we take their lead on what they think they can do the best version of the show."

However, Casey did hint that there could be a spinoff show in the works, telling EW that Dan and David "weren't opposed" to the idea. He continued: "It's something I'm not opposed to, but of course it has to make sense creatively. I'm not sure that [Benioff and Weiss] could really wrap their heads around it when they’re just about to start production.

"I'm open to it. The guys weren’t opposed to it, but there's no concrete plans for it at this point."

There may be a spin off show in the future

However, fans still have the final two books in the George RR Martin's series to look forward to, although the seventh book in the series, Winds of Winter, has still yet to given a publishing date despite the TV show taking over the books.

In an open letter posted on his blog, the fantasy author apologised for the long wait between books, writing: "The book's not done. Nor is it likely to be finished tomorrow, or next week. Yes, there's a lot written. Hundreds of pages. Dozens of chapters…But there's also a lot still left to write. I am months away still... and that's if the writing goes well."

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Identity of father of Megan Fox's baby revealed

Megan Fox totally surprised her fans this week when she debuted a baby bump at an event in Las Vegas. Megan filed for divorce from her husband Brian Austin Green in August 2015, and it was assumed they had gone their separate ways - but there has been a reconciliation. "Of course Brian is the father!" a source confirmed to People. "They never stopped loving each other and they will never stop being devoted parents to their boys."

The pregnancy did come as a surprise to the couple who are "very excited" and are "continuing to work on their marriage and are living together again," a second insider revealed.

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Surprise! Megan Fox debuted her baby bump in Las Vegas this week

Megan, 29, filed for divorce in August after five years of marriage and 11 years together. But despite their split, the couple have been regularly seen together co-parenting their two young sons Noah, three, and two-year-old Bodhi.

Brian, 42, has also been looking after the boys while Megan has been busy working on her new movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows. "They both loving being parents," the source added.

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A source confirmed that Brian is "of course" the baby's father

Megan and Brian started dating back in 2004 after meeting on the set of the series Hope and Faith. The actress, who was 18 at the time, said she felt an instant attraction to Brian, who is 13 years older, and the pair soon became an item.

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Why I wear white at festivals

For most 25-year-olds, festivals mean mud, wellies and unidentifiable dirt and dust. ‘Festival chic’ spreads in magazines tell you to wear denim and loud patterns on which the inevitable filth won’t be so obvious. I go to over 20 music festivals a year – but I prefer to do them in a pristine white trouser suit.

Let me explain.

At the age of 15, I was diagnosed with arthritis. At 21, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome was added to the diagnosis. That was 4 years ago, and I’ve been in a wheelchair ever since.

But, for the last 6 years I have been the front woman of folk-rock band, Holy Moly & The Crackers. I love my job: I’m always happiest writing, performing or travelling with some of my best friends in our van.

But, as you might imagine, I haven’t chosen the world’s most wheelchair-accessible occupation!

The majority of the venues and festivals we perform at are inaccessible. This immediately creates a divide and an exclusivity. It makes me feel as though I haven’t been invited to the party. And in a place where I am meant to be leading the entertainment, I find myself feeling left out.

I decided that if I’m going to be shut out, I might as well do it in style. That’s why I wear white at festivals. Being in a wheelchair means I’m not trudging around in mud like everyone else – my friends joke that I get ferried around like a queen. So why not dress like a queen too? I’m not going to get muddy, I might as well make the most of it.

Wherever I go, people stare. They aren’t used to seeing a young, otherwise healthy-looking girl in a wheelchair. But the fact that I can’t walk is the least interesting thing about me, I hope. I wear white to really give them something to stare at.

My festival wheelchair is spray-painted gold, I have a mop of huge, curly dark hair and I am wearing a spotless, flared white trouser suit. Imagine seeing that after three days of mud, rain and hangovers. Now people are interested, but I’m controlling the reason why.

We all go to gigs and festivals to lose ourselves, to escape the daily grind and I wholeheartedly welcome the freedom-seeking, sequin-clad audience members.

As a disabled front-woman, I feel that I add to that experience bringing a sense of inclusivity – anyone can be who they want to be.

When I get up on that stage, sat on my stool surrounded by my band, I feel completely free and I almost forget I’m any different. There are too few disabled front women (and front women generally!) and I feel deeply privileged be lucky enough to sustain a career in music.

But not all festivals and venues are created equal. While I’ve had countless depressing, difficult experiences that involved many piggybacks from my incredible and patient bandmates, I have had some incredible experiences with accessibility that give me hope for the future.

Freedom Festival, the Mayor of London’s deaf and disabled arts festival, last Summer was incredible. It’s where I met Samantha Renke and Kelly Knox – two incredibly powerful and inspirational women.

That festival really went the extra mile to incorporate the needs of everyone and there was such a strong sense of inclusivity and supportiveness. It was the first time we had a signer translating our songs into sign language. It was amazing!

It was also the first time I met the team from ‘Attitude Is Everything’ – a great organisation supported by a diverse range of artists and venue. They are really leading the way forward into raising awareness and providing education on accessibility in the entertainment industry.

There’s a lot of work to be done before disabled people are made to feel welcome in the industry. Some of that is about ramps and elevators, and some of that is about attitudes.

But I do count myself as very lucky to be able to have these experiences and I find touring very empowering. I love watching people astounded to see me helped out of my wheelchair and onto the stage.

We played the Avalon stage at Glastonbury a couple of years ago, after racing back from a festival in France. The face of the stage manager, as I was eventually carried out the van into my mud drenched wheelchair in the spotless white suit, was priceless. A few hours later, two of my bandmates were wrestling me back into it with two minutes to stage-time for our second show of the day. They were all caked in mud, as was the stage and my chair and every visible surface.

But my white suit returned home pristine. If you can’t see a silver lining, try wearing one – it works for me.

Holy Moly & the Crackers new single out on the April 6.

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  • Ciara

    Mega babe. Keep it coming.

  • Meredith

    Girl you’re amazing!!! Thank you for writing about your experience. I want to listen to your concert someday! My best friend has EDS and I think you’re incredibly strong for being in this space and being a creator!! You literally rock ?❤❤❤

  • Dawn Maycock

    Come to the Norwich Arts Centre, you’d love it, they’d love it too ?????

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Friday, March 9, 2018

Of Wind, Tumbleweeds, and Cowboys

By Tiffany Amber Stockton

Last month, I shared about the love of pets and showcased famous dogs in TV or movies. If you missed that post, you can read it here:

Little did I know when I wrote that post, that just one week later, we'd have to make the difficult decision to say goodbye to our precious Roxie. We learned on Valentine's Day that she had developed a rather aggressive cancer in her bladder, and it combined with transitional cell carcinoma that resulted in spreading. It had come down to quality of life, and while we miss her greatly, we know we made the right decision and did the best by her.

It's getting easier with each passing day, and it won't be long before we find another sweet dog in need of our love. Now, Roxie has joined my other companions at Rainbow's Bridge, waiting until I can be reunited with them again.

I've been translating this experience into my current novel that deals with losing a loved one and life after that loss. It's been quite cathartic and healing for me. The next novel will bring me back to the west, and that leads us into today's post. Thanks so much for traveling this journey with me!

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Of Wind, Tumbleweeds, and Cowboys

If you have ever watched an old western movie or even a TV show set in the Old West, you are quite familiar with a nuisance known as the tumbleweed. Even I remarked about seeing them when I first moved to Colorado, saying, "I am officially in the West." *grins*

For the most part, tumbleweeds are shown in deserted or ghost towns, empty and dusty streets, or out on the prairie where no buildings impede their path. But, in reality, tumbleweeds are found everywhere people are, if the conditions are right.

A "tumbleweed" is a phrase used to describe various varieties of bushes that break off when very dry, and roll with the wind.

These thick matted bushes sometimes stick to each other to resemble a giant Tumbleweed, and single Tumbleweeds six or eight feet in diameter are not uncommon in the Southwest at times. They have been seen in many Western movies, but far from being "quaint," they can be both a nuisance and a fire hazard.  Sage brush creates one of the more common kinds of tumbleweed.

Where I live in Colorado, when the wind blows across town, tumbleweeds inevitably follow. And it's amazing how those buggers can get stuck under your car, then dragged for miles. People avoid them like they do an animal or debris in the road.

One of the most ironic facts is knowing the actual tumbleweed is a plant brought over from Russia.

Scientific descriptions with good photos!

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Russian Thistle: Desert USA—the Ultimate Desert Resource has a very good history article, and the photo of blossoms to the right is theirs. It's beautiful. It's also larger than life. The blossoms are teensy, and when seen through a microscope, are nearly transparent at one point.

Another iconic symbol of the American West is the cowboy.

I confess. Ever since I was a little girl, I have always loved watching westerns. And the sight of a man in jeans, boots and a Stetson have always made my heart skip a beat. If that man happens to also be astride a fine horse, all the better! *grins*

Right now, I'm working on a couple of books with a western setting. In fact, the very first complete book I wrote was set in a small western town and featured a hero who was a successful cattle baron. And now, I'm returning to writing what I love...stories about horses, cowboys, ladies and ranches in the west.

So, what is it about cowboys that appeals to so many of us? Why do little boys love to don the hat and boots and swing that lasso? Why do little girls get a twinkle in their eye when they see one? What about them makes ladies want to hop right on their horse and ride off into the sunset with them? What about the way they tip their hat makes you feel that all is right with the world? Why do stories of them always catch our ear or seeing them catch our eye? And what is it about the way they drawl the word, "ma'am" that can make you weak at the knees?

Perhaps it's a desire for those simpler times when a man's handshake and his word was his bond, when men treated women with a high measure of respect and courtesy, when loyalty was a highly-prized character trait, and when you had all you could ever hope for if you had a good woman, a good saddle and a good horse.

To me? It's the love of horses and the image that cowboys represent. They might be a little rough around the edges, and they might even stink if they've been riding range for days on end without the luxury of a creek or a shower. But we love them anyway! There is just something about them that has stood the test of time, and I'm sure will continue to do so for years to come.

Before I end, I'd like to share a web site another friend sent that's entitled:

True Cowboy - The Last Cowboy Stronghold

Whether you're looking to delve into the history of the cowboy or want to scope out some modern-day ones, or even if you've got a hankerin' to don the gear and become a cowboy or cowgirl yourself, this site has it all. Enjoy!

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* Do you love cowboys? Why or why not?

* So...what trademarks or icons of the "west" come to mind when you think of a western setting?

* When you read a western story or novel, or when you watch a movie or TV show, what items are required in order for the western setting to be believable to you?

* What did you like most about today's post?

Tiffany Amber Stockton has been crafting and embellishing stories since childhood, when she was accused of having a very active imagination and cited with talking entirely too much. Today, she has honed those childhood skills to become an author and speaker who works in the health & wellness and personal development industry, helping others become their best from the inside out. She is also an educational consultant with Usborne Books.

She lives with her husband and fellow author, Stuart Vaughn Stockton, along with their two children in Colorado. She has sold twenty (21) books so far and is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency. You can find her on FacebookTwitterGoodReads, and LinkedIn.

  1. Who doesn't love cowboys? However, I think that we use a historical version of the cowboy in our imaginations. From things I read, nowadays cowboys do a lot of the same tasks they've always done but are not averse to using technology to make the job easier. Great post. Thanks!

    1. Haha. That image with modern technology and a cowboy just seems so "off" somehow, but I'm sure it's true. Cowboys in the 21st century I'm sure would look far different to the cowboys from the 19th century. The historical versions might even tease the modern ones for being too "soft." Lol!

  2. Sorry about the loss of your little Roxie.

    I think of the old westerns I watched with cowboys. They are hard working on the range or ranches, with a true spirit of America freedom and respect for ladies. I enjoyed your post. Thank you. Blessings as you continue to write your stories.

    1. Thanks, Marilyn. Each day is getting easier, and each day brings us closer to when we will rescue another dog in need of our love.

      I'm right there with you on the cowboys and the image they represent. Hard-working, respectful, high integrity and honor, and men of their word. Definite representation of the true spirit of America. No doubt about it!

  3. I loved this post. Twenty-two years ago, I used to go dancing on Saturday nights with two couples that went to church with my parents. The two ladies would find a guy and ask him if he wanted to dance with me. One night I spotted a guy standing in the corner and I told them to ask him. He was dressed head to toe - cowboy hat, western shirt, jeans, boots, duster - and gorgeous. They told him on the next slow song to come get me. He did and never left and a year later, a beautiful little cowgirl was born. I'll be on the lookout for your books.


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