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which side effects of psoriasis treatment you can expectPsoriasis is, of course, quite a serious medical condition. As a result, it is likely that if you are a sufferer of the condition you will need to start to consider ways in which you can keep your symptoms at bay. You may even talk to your doctor about a few treatment options. However, it is probably worth noting that no matter which psoriasis treatment you opt for, there will be some side effects. We are going to talk about the side effects of psoriasis treatment on this page. Do note that this is not a complete guide to every single side effect that you could possibly deal with. Instead, it is more a ‘rough guide’ to the most common side effects.

Remember; in some cases it is likely going to be better to deal with the side effects then to worry about the psoriasis that you are suffering from.

As the name suggests, these are steroids. They are often rubbed directly into the skin (they come in cream form). While they are incredibly powerful, they are not made to be used over long periods of time. This is because they make your skin thinner. Eventually, they will also stop working. Your doctor will only likely prescribe corticosteroids during the most severe flare-ups.

Vitamin D

This is brilliant for ensuring that your psoriasis is cleared up quickly. However, a lot of people have noted that the vitamin D, particularly if they use it regularly, starts to irritate their skin. This means that it could potentially have the opposite effect to what you want!

This is a topical medication which helps to slow down the speed at which your skin cells are growing. This could, potentially, get rid of your psoriasis scales as the skin cells will no longer be turning over quickly enough for them to form.

Now, there are few side-effects associated with Anthralin. The main thing you need to be aware of is that it stains your skin. You should not leave it on there for too long. It will also stain anything that you come into contact with.

This is made from Vitamin A. This makes your skin more sensitive to the sunlight. You should not use this if you are pregnant as it will increase the risk of you suffering from a birth defect.

Salicylic Acid

This is a topical medication which is, normally, used for getting rid of dead skin cells. The problem is that it is an acid. This means that it is going to be drastically irritating for the skin. If you have psoriasis on your head and you place it there, there is a chance that it could cause your hair to start falling out. This is a problem which is likely going to be reversed once you have finished using the salicylic acid, but it will take a while to rectify itself!

Coal Tar

This is another one of the most common treatments for psoriasis. Coal tar slows down the speed at which the skin cells are growing at. This, once again, means that the scales and the like are kept at bay. It can also help to ease the itching. The problem is that it will dry out your skin a lot. There is also an indication that you will be more sensitive to sunlight if you go down this route too.

Light Therapy

We are moving onto the more ‘surgical’ methods with this one. Light therapy is where ultraviolet light is pointed towards the impacted areas. This will normally be carried out by a dermatologist. While it is generally a safe treatment, some people do report that their skin is burned through this method. There is also a chance that it could lead to skin cancer.

In many cases, light therapy will be combined with photochemotherapy, which is basically a drug which aims to make the whole treatment work better. This can cause you nausea and the like.

Pills and Shots

Medicine is never going to be good to take. In fact, it is often the last resort for a doctor to give due to the plethora of side effects that come alongside it. This includes:

  • Retinoids: these are drugs made from Vitamin A. When you take them, your chance of liver problems will go up. In fact, the risk is so high that you will need to regularly return to your doctor for blood tests. You should not be taking this drug if you are pregnant because it can increase the risk of birth defects. In fact, these drugs are so powerful, you should not be attempting to get pregnant for 3 years AFTER you have finished taking them. These drugs have also been linked to nosebleeds, hair loss, dry skin, and depression.
  • Methotrexate: this drug can cause you to lose your appetite, feel fatigued, or have an upset stomach. In some cases, it can cause liver damage.
  • Cyclosporine: this slows down the speed at which your immune system is working at. Sure, it can cut down on the psoriasis, but since your immune system has been slowed down, you run the risk of being infected from another condition. Long periods of use have been known to lead to kidney damage and high blood pressure.
  • Biologics: this is the final drug we want to highlight. Once again, they will impact your immune system. This can drastically increase the risk of you suffering from a serious infection.

Whenever you start a new treatment plan, it is important that you talk to your doctor who will run you through the risks and benefits of that particular treatment. Wherever possible, it is suggested that you try to go down the natural route. While natural products may have some side effects in certain cases, it is unlikely that they will ever impact you to the point where your health is at a serious risk. There are also plenty of natural products on the market that you can use.

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The name Cydney is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Cydney is: From St. Denis.

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A Legendary start

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole is based on the children’s series by Kathryn Lasky. With such visually stunning descriptions throughout, director Zack Snyder (Watchmen) has his hands full bringing Lasky’s vision to the big screen. The fact that Snyder decided that Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole should be shot in 3D, is a terrific start.

A Legendary start

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole in 3D explodes off the screen with a visual marvel not seen since Avatar. Seriously. One scene in particular is mind-blowing, when the owl Soren (Jim Sturgess) flies through a curling wave, the audience basks in water droplets flowing off of the owl's feathers that are as beautiful as a piece of art. It is simply stunning.

The vocal talents in Legend of the Guardians are impressive as well. Actors Sturgess, Helen Mirren, Geoffrey Rush, Sam Neill, Anthony LaPaglia and Abbie Cornish create a world that sucks viewers in and never lets them go until the final credits. Often, when animated or CG-created characters talk on screen, it is frankly distracting. With Legend of the Guardians, the technological advances in filmmaking are on full display and not once is there a moment to scoff at in how these creatures deliver their lines.

All future filmmakers seeking to have talking animals or the like in their picture should take a lesson from the tech team behind Legend of the Guardians.

The story of Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is a classic origins story that sets its hero, Soren, up for a ride to greatness which is littered with challenges that can prove deadly. Soren, his sister, Eglantine, and his brother, Kludd, grow up hearing stories from their father about the great Guardians of Ga'Hoole and their triumphant battles over the Pure Ones, a group of evil owls seeking to control the world. Where Soren is drawn to the story, Kludd finds himself identifying with the Pure Ones. So, when the brothers are captured by the Pure Ones, Soren manages to escape while Kludd decides to stay and join their army.

A Legendary start

Until this point, the Guardians of Ga'Hoole are merely a folk tale, but Soren has hopes that his father's stories of their greatness are real. When he escapes and finds the legendary owls, he sees the tales are real. Soren is more than eager to join their fight against the Pure Ones.

Snyder has a flair for the visually dramatic and Legend of the Guardians allows him to further flex that mighty muscle. His film is a gorgeous, thrilling and enthralling study in modern filmmaking. It is 3D as it was meant to be seen. Whether for families or adventure lovers, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is pure pleasure.

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Iowa City, Ia. - Members of the University of Iowa's Delta Upsilon fraternity must find new lodging after the international fraternity announced it would close the chapter because of an alleged marijuana ring in the house.
Representatives from the fraternity's International Headquarters, alumni board and university told the chapter members of the decision Saturday. The eviction notice came just three days before the start of the spring semester today, but the 20 members living in the house were given 30 days to find new places to live.

"The actions and decisions of these men are incongruent with the mission and values of Delta Upsilon Fraternity," fraternity Executive Director Justin Kirk said in a prepared statement. "Substance abuse does not have a place in our fraternity."
Four Delta Upsilon members were charged in December with drug violations after police raided the fraternity house and found 650 grams of marijuana, cash, packing materials, scales and drug-deal ledgers, court records state.

Stephen Boyler of Bettendorf; James Goetz of Madison, Wis.; Joseph Hillegas of Hinsdale, Ill.; and Arthur Kerwin of Wheaton, Ill., have each been charged with possession and/or conspiracy to deliver marijuana and failure to affix required tax-stamps to the drugs. Both charges are felonies punishable by up to five years in prison and a $7,500 fine.The men pleaded not guilty to the charges earlier this month.
Delta Upsilon's international board and standards committee voted the first week of January to close the chapter and expel the chapter's 40-some members from the organization, Kirk said in a phone interview Monday.

The fraternity has been at the U of I for 82 years, and more than 1,000 men have joined the chapter. Delta Upsilon hopes to return to campus at a later date with all new members, Kirk said. The alumni board will determine how to use the chapter house in the interim, he said.Fraternity closures and suspensions are not unusual at the U of I.
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By Ishaan . October 17, 2012 . 10:00am

Deadly Premonition director, Hidetaka “SWERY” Suehiro, has updated his blog with more information on the upcoming Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut for PlayStation 3.

Suehiro says that Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut will feature over 100 improvements. Some of these we reported yesterday—updated HD visuals, updated controls, new story content, and post-game DLC.

In addition to these, Suehiro says, PlayStation Move support has been included as well and he hints at the possibility of 3D support, too.

“In any case, we tried to create this Director’s Cut in such a way that the appearance of the game world would be maintained, while also being accessible to newcomers and old fans,” Suehiro writes.

“I’ve been especially picky about pouring the thoughts and feelings I’ve experienced since the release of the original into this game in such a way that it really makes you feel that 2 years have passed since then. I’ll leave it up to you to decide whether I succeeded or failed.”

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  • Tales_of_Master

    This sounds really awesome. I’m happy that SWERY addressed the possible problem of having the game feels different to the old fans with all the new additions. The game is already in my “future purchases” list :D

  • Bloodios

    Now that’s some delicious news right there. I’m not really too thrilled about the DLC though, but we’ll see how that turns out.

    • Quinton Cunningham

      What’s wrong with DLC? The entire original game is going to be included with several updates. One of which includes new story content that will most likely be on disc. I fail to see the problem here.

      • Bloodios

        Huh? All I’m saying is that, at the moment, I’m not seeing how having these planned DLC can add to the value of the game, so I currently am not finding myself interested in them, but I’m willing to wait and see if what they’re going to unveil is going to change my mind.

        • Quinton Cunningham

          Ah. The “I’m not really too thrilled about the DLC” sounded more like a complaint about the general idea of DLC, instead of expressing concern about whether or not it is worth anything.

          • Bloodios

            Oh, does it, really? I’ll keep that in mind from now on.

  • SirRichard

    It’s great to see that, given a second shot at the game, they’re trying to make the most of it by touching up everything and even making use of the new hardware available (even if it is just Move controls). Definitely getting it, even with all the Q1 2013 competition.

  • Roberto Armando Iraheta

    If any of you haven’t gotten the chance to, watch Twin Peaks. It’s basically the inspiration for this game and it’s a fantastic TV show. You’ll have more of an appreciation for this game if you do.

    • ddh819

      i’ve never heard of this game before, but this info makes me interested

    • GibbRS

      Yarg, I posted a big reply to this but it got lost in the dark recesses of the internet.

      Yes I highly recommend people watch Twin Peaks, either before or after playing Deadly Premonition.  The parallels in characters and story are pretty awesome.

    I continue to be puzzled by this two years in the making improved version. Why not just pour those resources into a new project?

    Are they hoping a fine tuning might turn a cult classic into a general hit? I honestly think the original reached out to the core audience of this title already, and those are the ones who would want something new instead of an improved port. They did, after all, love the original warts and all.

    I honestly do not think an oddball adventure game like it could garner a magnitudes larger audience via a little polish either.

    Then again something, even if it was not what you were looking for, is always better than nothing.

    • Nemesis_Dawn

      There’s still a whole PS3 audience who never experienced the game who are now getting the chance to. I am very happy for them.

      I own and love the 360 version, but I am thinking very seriously of double dipping on this one, because there were a lot of ways the original could have been better on a technical level that I would hope they implemented here. Plus, I want to support a title like this.

    • Whoomp

      They have been hard at work with Lord of Arcana and Lord of Apocalypse for Squareenix since the original Deadly Premonition release. Access Games is a small studio so this is probably why they haven’t been on this project with full force until now. They didn’t even seem to have the publishing deal with Rising Star Games set until fairly recently.

  • I am so going to buy the hell out of this. Several times over.
    Swery <3

  • Juuu

    Seems like his motivations are definitely in the right place to be making an updated re-release of the title. I can’t wait to buy this and experience the weird, wonderful title all over again! Also, I’m REALLY excited it’s on another platform. I had an Xbox at the time, but I know a lot of potential buyers were a bit discouraged because they only had a PS3, and didn’t feel like dropping lots of money to buy the Japanese PS3 import version. I hope this widens the userbase and further cements this as a cult classic. c:

  • Bloodios

    I just checked out his blog and kind of been wondering what SWERY means by:
    “This means that, contrary to the 2-year-old original, the game will now be in full HD.”
    Does he means the game will run in 1080p now? (Well, since he’s aiming for 3D, I think 1080p support should be expected… I don’t know…)

    • In other stories it’s been clarified that he means 1080p. Also, supposed to be other touch-ups to models and textures as well as 3D support (which I guess is not final, but like you said they’re working towards it).

    • the original was not in full hd. it was devd for ps2 and ported up to the 360/Ps3. so all of its texture work, models, etc were small. similar to how the hd remakes keep coming out, they just upped the res a whole bunch or re-did textures slightly. This one will probably have all new models and textures.

  • $3587643

    I cannot wait for this release. I want to play this game so bad. It’s going to be glorious.

  • Testsubject909

    Mr. SWERY

    It’s already been established that many will come flocking
    To see what you’ve been stuffing in your proverbial stocking.
    Though a bit too late for Christmas, in Q1 this game will come
    It will nevertheless make a wonderful birthday present to some.

    Stay the course and all will be well,
    For certain this game will be swell.
    Once out of the gate, many will gather
    On Day 1, Money and Excitement paired together.

    So says Mr. Stewart.

  • Rawrgna

    I already own DP for 360, but i haven’t touched my Xbox since i’ve gotten a PS3, and i’ve been in the mood to play it again. I’m definitely picking it up again. I really hope the improvements aren’t too extreme. I loved everything about the 360 version. Post game DLC is more than enough reason to buy this game a second time. Still on my top 3 for New Gen games.

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It’s not very legible because the shot is blurry, but Jen was pointing to our grandparent’s names on the wall: “The Patra and Haralambos Tsamas Family”

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Bessie (Cousin), Connie (Cousin), Jen (Sister), Me, Patra (Yia-Yia/Grandma), Ann (Mom), and the Manhattan skyline as I remember it from my childhood. 🙂 (Dad snapped the photo.)

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…of course New York is on my mind, so I’d like to share a memory from one of our family day trips to “the city” as we’d call it.

Our trip to the city was different than usual in November 1990, because our family decided to explore a piece of our family history through Ellis Island in New York Harbor. Yia-Yia (Grandma in Greek) and cousin Bessie immigrated from the island of Cyprus all the way to America through Ellis Island in 1930-ish. Yia-Yia was a determined young woman with two small sons who made the long journey with hopes of a better life here. She settled with her husband, children, and several extended family members in the Washington Heights area of Manhattan. She learned English, raised three sons and one daughter (my Mom), and showed off her skills as a seamstress. This day in 1990, though, was a special one. It was the day Yia-Yia would have the opportunity to see her name and her family’s name on the American Immigrant Wall Of Honor. At that time, Ellis Island no longer served as a port of entry, but as a National Museum Of Immigration. It was a time capsule and tribute to those who traveled from all over the world to America. A huge restoration was completed and ready for the public a few months prior to our visit.

I wish I had more memories of that day than I do, but I was a moody 11-year-old kid probably feeling bored or cheated out of kid fun for at least part of the time. However, I do remember feeling proud to be part of this special day for Yia-Yia, Bessie, and for us as a family. I remember my connection to the city growing stronger. I remember feeling admiration for Yia-Yia’s bravery in coming to a foreign country (without yet knowing the language, customs, or geography) because freedom, opportunity, and a better life were promised for her family.

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School Lunchbox Ideas

School Lunchbox Ideas

Now that the school year is off to a start perhaps you are looking for new lunch ideas for your child.  Do you have a picky eater? Trying to branch out from sandwiches and mix up their lunch box repertoire? After working in Early Education for many years I have come up with many healthy and nut free options, since most schools are now nut free.  Here are just a few (please remember that based on the age of your child you will need to cut/slice food to appropriate size):

Lunch Box Ideas

Main Options:

  • Grilled Cheese
  • Rice Cakes and Sun Butter
  • Deli Meat Rollup
  • Pasta (Tortellini, mac and cheese, spaghetti, etc.)
  • mini waffles or pancakes
  • muffins
  • Pita with hummus
  • Sweet and Sour Kielbasa
  • Quesadilla

  • Yogurt
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Steamed veggies
  • Cheese Stick
  • Cottage Cheese
  • 3 bean salad
  • Tabouli
  • Yogurt covered pretzels
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Rice
  • Avocado slices

Why not pack your own lunch at the same time!  You’ll definitely feel like you are eating healthier and saving more money than ordering lunch every day.  Leftovers from dinner the night before are also great lunch ideas!

What was in your lunch box today?

Here are some of our favorite lunch boxes – amazon links:

Life after the Whole30

If you checked out the last post here, you will have seen that we successfully completed our first Whole30!  I managed to loose 11 pounds, and my husband lost 14.  I personally never stepped foot into a gym, I didn’t alter my routine at all, I just changed what I ate.  Focusing on whole foods, fresh produce, and little to no ingredients clearly made a huge difference.  But it also wasn’t super easy.  Here is a list of some of our Pros, Cons and tips for anything thinking about starting their first Whole30!

Our Personal Pros:

  • Opened our eyes to sneaky ingredients in processed food
  • Reading lables taught us to look for ingredients rather than just number of calories or amount of protein.
  • Better eating habits, including making time to have 3 well rounded meals a day
  • Branching out and trying new foods (and surprisingly liking them!)
  • Cut down on mindless snacking
  • Threw out less “forgotten” food in the refrigerator
  • Almost completely eliminated the expenses we were spending eating out or grabbing take-out.
  • Gained a new appreciation for high quality food and being healthy
  • We felt “healthier”
  • Having a meal plan and sticking to it saved us time and $$.  I didn’t have to worry about whether or not we had the right ingredients.  After a long day at work I didn’t have to wonder what I could possibly throw together for a meal.  It eliminated the need to make multiple trips to the grocery store, again saving us time and $$.
  • Time spent together.  We spent more time shopping and cooking together, and generally had dinner together each night.
  • Weight loss

Our Personal Cons:

  • Expensive Grocery Bill – organic produce, free range and grass fed..$$$
  • Food prep is time consuming!  After a 12 hour work day and an hour commute home thinking about being in the kitchen for another extended period of time was hard.
  • Feeling restricted when visiting family (a family cookout and birthday party were harder and full of temptations)
  • Some meals got boring after a while, you can only have eggs so many days in a row for breakfast!
  • Brian felt the lack of carbs when he would workout and then spend a full day at a very physically demanding job.  Meals were not as filling for him.
  • I was disappointed not to see the most common benefits such as more energy and better sleep at night.
Whole30 Lunch
Our plates were colorful and our meals were delicious!

Our Tips:

If you’re thinking about giving the Whole30 a try, or if you’ve done one before and you’re looking to mix things up we found a lot of these helpful:

  • Check out the website!  There is a really useful shopping list, restaurant guide, substitutions and recipe suggestions.
  • Follow Whole30 on Instagram and/or facebook.  They often have guests posting, who are regular people just like us, who offer great recipe suggestions, motivation and real life stories.  Having a network is especially helpful if you are trying to Whole30 alone!
  • Make a meal plan.  I can’t say this enough.  It saved us so many trips to the grocery store which wastes time and $$
  • Prepare as much ahead of time as possible.  Cook a big batch of something that can be used in multiple meals.  Cut all your veggies so salad assembly is easy.  Pack your lunch the night before.  Seriously, it makes a BIG difference.
  • Keep yourself busy so you’re not always focused on food.  If you have a quiet weekend at home, get up and go for a walk or make plans.  Sitting in the house thinking about snacking can be a huge let down.
  • Have the willpower to be around food you cannot have and still be able to turn it down.  Instead focus on what you CAN have.  It will help you stay on track while being around family and friends without the same restrictions.  If you can’t resist your urges, avoid those situations as much as possible.
  • Get people to join you!  There is a force in numbers, the more support you have, the easier you will find it.  You can swap recipe suggestions and get together for meals knowing that you are not alone.

Whole30 Days 20-26

As we rounded the home stretch to our first Whole30 I made my biggest mistake.  No weekly meal plan.  It resulted in last minute trips to various grocery stores, repeat meals and panicking at the last minute trying to throw something compliant together for a meal.  I learned my lesson!  In order to really follow the Whole30 you have to have a plan in place, it saves so much time, so much money, and really helps mentally prepare yourself for the coming week.

Here are some of our meals:

7.22 Whole30 Breakfast
Breakfast of fried eggs, fresh fruit and a tall glass of water

My newest favorite kitchen gadget is the mandolin I received for my birthday.  It makes perfect french fries, my most favorite food ever!  I could have eaten just a plate of french fries alone for a meal!

Whole30 French Fries
The mandolin makes the perfect french fries, we baked them in the oven to make them Whole30 compliant!
Whole30 French Fries
Potatoes sliced by the mandolin and tossed in light olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, basil, salt, pepper and a little bit of paprika. Baked to perfection in the oven
Whole30 Brunch
We re-fried left over potato medley and topped them with 2 poached eggs and complaint “faux” hollandaise sauce. A side of compliant bacon made the perfect Brunch.
Whole30 DInner
Turkey burgers topped with pineapple, mango salsa, avocado oil chips and broccoli
Whole30 Breakfast
Smoked Salmon was the perfect breakfast addition when I needed a break from eggs. I had this with a side of fresh fruit and was good to go!
Whole30 Dinner
Back to the oven baked French Fries, because they were that good! More broccoli and a perfectly grilled steak.
Whole30 Restaurant Dinner
One of the rare times we’ve braved going to a restaurant…ice burg lettuce, grilled chicken, apples and dried cranberries. Dressing on the side.
Whole30 Dinner zoodles
Back to the zoodles! We have had so so so much zucchini on this diet
Whole30 lunch
Quick stop at Whole Foods, well balanced salad with avocado dressing and a cold pressed grapefruit juice. Perfection.

Stay tuned for our last 4 days, and what our final results end up being!

Whole30 Days 13-19

This week marked the halfway point of our Whole30 journey!  We are feeling good and I’m proud that we haven’t slipped up so far.  Here are our thoughts so far:

  • Well Rounded Meals
  • Sitting Down to Breakfast starts the day off right
  • Making Healthy Choices
  • Becoming more aware of the hidden sugars and ingredients lurking in processed foods
  • No more headaches
  • Less Craving
  • Fewer trips to the grocery store with a solid meal plan
  • Discovered foods we didn’t know we would like

  • Lot’s of meal prep
  • Expensive grocery bills – organic foods are killer!
  • Turning on the oven in 90 degree weather…
  • Lack of motivation to create a full meal after a long day (this is when we used to fall into the takeout habit)
  • So. Many. Dishes

Honestly we haven’t noticed any of the main things we were looking for, ie: more energy, better sleep at night, clearer skin, etc.  And we obviously won’t know whether there was any weight loss until the end.  Overall the pros outweigh the cons, but there certainly haven’t been any life changing moments.

On to the meal plan!

Whole30 Meal Plan
Weekly Meal prep for Whole30 Days 13-19
Whole30 Meal Plan
Whole30 Meal Plan for Days 13-19

We are continuing to use our meal planning app, which is a great way to keep us on target and share meals for the week.  This is not endorsed, but we are using the free version of “Meal Planner” from the apple store.  I give it 2 thumbs up.  You will see meals being repeated, we are falling back into comfort zones, easy meals, and ones we have found we really enjoy.  I don’t have photos for every meal, just the new or really great ones!

Without further delay… da photos:

Whole30 Breakfast
Sunday Breakfast, 2 scrambled eggs and trail mix. Dried fruit and nuts, lots of healthy fats.
Whole30 Lunch
Sunday Lunch: Zoodles with a cold heirloom tomato sauce and pesto
Whole30 Dinner
Sunday Dinner: Compliant Hotdogs, avacado oil chips and broccoli slaw with compliant ranch

We have received some skepticism regarding how there could possible be a “whole” hotdog, aren’t they super processed food?  The best brand we have found is Applegate.  Again, NOT endorsed, we just love them.  Applegate creates natural and organic meats.  Here is their label, which shows that the hotdogs are made from grass fed beef and other simple ingredients.  No preservatives, no antibiotics, no added sugar, no nitrates.  We highly recommend them, not the easiest brand to find, but we found them at Wegmans.

Applegate Hotdog, Whole30 approved
Applegate Hotdog Label, Whole30 approved
Whole30 Lunch
Monday Lunch, Turkey Burgers with Pineapple Mango Salsa, Avocado Oil Chips and Guacamole
Whole30  Dinner
Monday Dinner: Garlic Shrimp on a bed of Zoodles
Whole30 Breakfast
Tuesday Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs and chicken sausage (Also Applegate brand!)
Whole30 Dinner
Tuesday Dinner: Crockpot Pot Roast and potatoes. Seasoned with pineapple juice not from concentrate, coconut aminos, garlic and onion
Whole30 Dinner
Wednesday Dinner: Pan fried polish sausage, carrots and oven roasted sweet potatoes. We tried the sweet potatoes with cinnamon, not bad!
Whole30 Lunch
Thursday Lunch: Pico de gallo, avocado, bacon and hard boiled eggs wrapped in lettuce.
Whole30 Dinner
Thursday Dinner: Onion burgers topped with guacamole and a oven roasted potato medley
Whole30 Dinner
Friday Dinner: More Zoodles topped with Applegate Hotdogs. This was one of the hottest days this summer…I had to adjust our meal plan to avoid turning on the oven!
Whole30 Lunch
Saturday Lunch: Bed of arugula and spinach topped with cherry tomatoes, blueberries, red peppers and smoked salmon. Odd combination, but it was really very good.

We had a lot of really good meals this week, and a lot of repeated meals.  But I think that is ok.  I am finally getting comfortable with the ingredients I can use that I’ve been able to branch out from just strictly following recipes, which has felt pretty good.  Would you like to see some recipes on a later post?  Let me know if you do, I would be happy to share!

Whole30 Days 7-12

If you would like to read about the beginning of our Whole30 journey check out days 1-6 HERE.

Currently we are almost wrapping up week 2, which means we are almost half way done!  I still don’t feel any major differences, but my headaches are pretty much gone.  It must have just been from detoxing my body off of sugar and caffeine.  You are allowed caffeine on the Whole30, but without cream and sugar in my coffee I have virtually stopped drinking it.  My husband did notice that by Friday afternoon he was seriously dragging.  He gets up and does early morning workouts and then is pretty active all day long outside in the heat, so we are thinking we need to up his caloric intake.

I do think that clean eating has started to become a habit for us.  The extra time it takes to meal prep can be frustrating.  I have definitely had more than one occasion where after a marathon day at work I would so much rather stop for take out rather than coming home and preparing a whole meal.  And the dishes….SO MANY dishes.  But so far we have resisted, 12 days down without a single cheat.  We did go out to dinner once, I got grilled Salmon and broccoli and my husband got lettuce wraps…so impressed with us!

I downloaded a free app this week called “Meal Planner Pal” and it has been great!  You can add in Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks for a whole week.

meal plan1
Meal Planner Pal from the App Store

Then, you can choose who to email it to.  So I was able to share the whole week’s worth of meals with my husband.  It has definitely helped us stay organized and stay on plan.  Here is what it looks like when you receive an email:

meal plan 2
Meal Planner Pal free email…sharing our weekly menu with the hubs just became that much easier!

I also made a big pitcher of green tea to last us through the week.  I just brewed mandarine green tea and then added frozen peaches and fresh mint from the garden.  It was a great morning replacement for my normal cup of coffee.

peach tea
Mandarine Green tea with frozen peaches and fresh mint

Now onto some of our meals!

breakfast 1
Sweet potato, onion and compliant sausage hash. It was nearly impossible to find a compliant sausage, but it was well worth the hunt! We added a fried egg on top a couple times this week for a breakfast choice.
breakfast 3
Any tupperware fans out there have the egg cooker? This has been a saving grace for us with on the run breakfasts! It will cook your scrambled or poached eggs in under 2 minutes in the microwave. That’s why so many of my omelets have this shape
breakfast 2
Banana and a Larabar. Larabar’s were our best find this week. They are all natural fruit and nut bars, perfect for a meal addition or snack on the go and totally compliant.
Breakfast 4
Two fried eggs and a fruit salad
Breakfast 5
2 friend eggs and a trail mix (dried apricots, raisins, almonds and cashews)

I think we are starting to get a little bit sick of eggs, and I’ve been trying to limit our fruit intake and replace with more vegetables.  So I need to really do some research on breakfast ideas for this week!

lunch 1
Home made chicken salad (left over roasted chicken, compliant mayo, red onions, red grapes and celery) avocado and strawberries
lunch 2
Spinach salad topped with grilled chicken and a light italian dressing
lunch 3
Black olives, banana, smoothie, larabar, sweets and beats and guac. A snacky meal but surprisingly really filling!
lunch 4
Sweet romaine lettuce, tomatoes and broccoli topped with grilled steak tips and light italian dressing
lunch 5
Cobb Salad…sweet romaine lettuce, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, avocado, bacon and left over grilled steak tips.
Lunch 6
Turkey burgers topped with pineapple mango salsa, avocado oil chips and guac

Dinner 1
Beef and bacon stuffed orange peppers, black olives, home made kale chips
Dinner 2
Sweet potato and zucchini latkes and baked white fish
Dinner 3
Home made guacamole on taco meat
Dinner 4
Oven roasted potatoes, steamed broccoli and grilled chicken
Dinner 5
zucchini noodles with homemade marinara sauce and meatballs
Dinner 6
Grilled salmon with steamed broccoli

Overall our meals have been time consuming but pretty filling and delicious.  One of my favorites were the sweet potato and zucchini latkes.  I shredded 2 zucchinis and 2 sweet potatoes and added one egg.  I sprinkled in some almond flour, onion flakes, and a few spices to taste.  Formed them into pancakes and fried in light olive oil.

zucchini latkes
sweet potato and zucchini latkes

Anyone who knows me knows that I am not a huge sweet potato or zucchini fan, but these were delicious!  I have also really enjoyed the zucchini noodles we have made.  Maybe my tastes are changing after all…

And for a sweet treat on a night when I needed dessert we cut up a granny smith apple and added almond butter.  Yum!

Granny Smith apple and almond butter

2 more weeks to go!


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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Episode 118: Presents!

Hi Crafters!  Today is the first Wednesday of the month so that means it's Simply Crafts with Glora and Pam time!  This month we chose to do the present cut from the New Arrival Cricut cartridge.  If you don't have that cartridge any present cut will work.

I took a look at Glora's card and it looks like we had the same idea but for different events.  I think this is the first time that has happened.  lol  :)  LOVE her card!  Gorgeous colors!

In the video I show how to paper piece my cut together.  Here is what it looks like when I took it off the mat:

Here is the card all put together:

We do have a giveaway for this challenge.  Be sure to head on over to the Simply Crafts challenge blog for more details.  You have until August 14th to participate.

I have another project for you on Friday.  I know, 3 in one week.  Don't be too shocked.  lol  :)

New Arrival Cricut Cartridge
DCWV Green Tea Paper Stack
My Pink Stampers Birthday Crazy stamp set
Polka Dot Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
PTI - Simply Chartreuse, Dark Chocolate and White cardstock
Simply Pam

snappy scrappy said...

Great card! Lee-Ann :)

Glora said...

Hey Pam, sorry it took me so long to comment! I love this card and I love that we did such a similar sized cut and card layout with this cut. Beautiful job! Hugs- Glora


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How To Attract A Man You Like

There’s this man you like and you really want to go out with him, so how do you attract a man you like to you?

There are lots of methods of course, and there’s lots of advice out there from different writers when it comes to attracting a man. However, today we have some straightforward advice on how to present yourself and what body language to use when it comes to how to attract a man you like.

The point of the advice below is that you should know how to attract a man who is nice, rather than a creep. After all, you want to attract guys that you like, don’t you — you don’t want to attract creeps!

How To Attract A Man Online – In a hurry to find and attract a man? Just use the panel on this page to access the photo profiles of nice men online in your area looking for friendship or love…

Our advice is below, but first a couple of related resources that are well worth visiting. In How To Attract a Man we have an article by a relationship expert which asks “When do you know if he’s right” – well worth checking out and there’s an associated ebook and course. On a related note Men Made Easy is an ebook, work book and MP3 audio package about how to have a good relationship with your man. By the way, if you’ve come to this page by mistake and you’re actually interested in knowing how to attract a nice woman then go here: How to Attract a Single Woman.

Here’s today’s ‘how to attract a man you like” advice:

Attracting a great guy, a nice guy who will treat you well and isn’t self-obsessed has to begin at the basics of how you present yourself. Naturally you will make an effort to present yourself at your best and a big part of this is the clothes and make-up you use. Most guys like natural-looking make-up on a woman, or as natural-looking as possible. Don’t hide behind heavy mascara and a ‘painted-on’ look. This will look as if you are trying to hide something, or as if you are very unconfident, both which could be turn-offs for a guy.

Next, pay attention to your clothes. If you want to attract a man you are going to like rather than attracting a creep, then you have to ask yourself what kind of image are you trying to project to guys through the clothes you choose to wear.

For example, if you wear something very revealing then some men could interpret this as you offering more than you probably want to. This is potentially a controversial area, but it should be obvious that you are giving out a different kind of message about what kind of person you are if you wear something very skimpy indeed as compared with something a little figure-hugging but not too revealing.

To say this is not the same as saying that in a situation where a man takes advantage of a woman that the woman is to blame. In this circumstance the woman would not be to blame no matter how she was dressed. My point is though that if you want to attract nice guys then you have to dress in a way that presents you as a nice girl.

OK, what next? If you are looking at a man you like on the other side of a room then you can smile at him when your eyes meet, then wait for him to make the first move. Does he smile back? Is he interested? Try to read his movements and body language to see.

When he comes over to talk to you be friendly and confident. Act in a mature way and don’t ‘throw yourself at him’. Speak to him as to a friend but don’t start telling him your life-story. Be natural and not artificial in your conversation so that he will come to appreciate you as an interesting person worth getting to know.

If you can find things you have in common during your conversation then you will be forming the basis for a continuing friendship. Relationships of whatever kind and whatever level depend on having things in common and shared goals. So look for interests that you might share, outlooks on life and attitudes towards things that you have in common.

If you like him be prepared to take an interest in other things he likes that are new to you and expect the same of him, for a good relationship should be equal.

How To Attract A Man Online – Want to find and attract a man? Just use the panel to the top of this page to access the photo profiles of nice men online in your area looking for friendship or love… A good way to get a boyfriend.

We would like it very much if you are prepared to bookmark this How to Find a Man You Like page. Even more if you can social bookmark it. Thanks you your participation.

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Yearbook Sale

It’s time to place your 2016-2017 yearbook order!

Once again, the SJC yearbook will SPARCCL in full color from front to back and will be soft cover and bound as a book. Because this school year has been filled with so many memorable moments, we have added 4 more pages. The SJC Yearbook will have a total of 112 memory filled pages!

All orders received by Monday, May 1st will be $25.00 each. If you order after May 1st, your yearbook will be $35.00. Please note, late orders may not be delivered until Summer Vacation. Please return the attached order form to the front office. Thank you!

SJC Yearbook Order Form 2016 – 2017


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Oil and gas

Magnetic systems in oil and gas

Magnetic bearings
E300V2 control cabinet for SKF S2M Magnetic Bearings

SKF is the world leader of magnetic bearing systems for the oil and gas industry with more than 1 000 references. The company manufactures according to ISO 9001 and ISO 29001, CE, CSA, API and other international standards.

SKF S2M Magnetic Bearings open up new possibilities for machine design. Eliminating bearing friction and reducing auxiliary systems drastically reduces maintenance and operational costs.

The new E300V2 SKF S2M Magnetic Bearings Control Cabinet  also offer unprecedented remote monitoring, health diagnostic, and service capabilities to help simplify daily operation

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Waxing Phoenix

Waxing is a temporary method of hair removal that has long lasting results. Unlike traditional shaving, waxing does not leave you with unsightly razor bumps or irritation.

Many people may seem intimidated by the thought of getting waxed at first. Thanks to Hollywood films, the waxing experience has always been portrayed as painful and unpleasant! Most of our clients will tell you that whereas getting a Brazilian wax may not be the most comfortable experience ever, any discomfort that is felt happens quickly and disappears just as fast. And in the end, the results achieved with waxing far outweigh the discomfort you may experience during the process.

Facial waxes are quick and painless and the long lasting results will leave your skin smooth to the touch for weeks.

Skin Frenzy will do everything to ensure that your waxing experience is a comfortable one. We offer male and female waxing and use the highest quality products.

If ingrown hairs are an issue, we also carry Tend Skin and Whish products which are available for purchase.

Please refer to our FAQ below. We hope this helps in making a decision if waxing is right for you.

*Hard wax is available upon request. This wax is ideal for sensitive areas such as face or underarms.*

**Please advise specialist if you’re using Retinae or Accutane as certain topicals / medications can thin the skin and result in irritation or tearing when waxed**

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I’m a good candidate for waxing? Generally anyone can be a good candidate unless you have sensitive skin or are on some form of acne medication such as Accutane or Retinae

Why is Accutane or Retinae topical or oral medication contraindicated? These medications can cause sensitivity as well as thinning of the skin. The area waxed may become vulnerable to tearing andÂ  lead to potential scarring or irritation.

My brows have never been waxed and I’m nervous about making them too thin. Are all shapes the same? Absolutely not. Before any wax is applied, I will usually ask client to explain or get feedback from you to elaborate and describe desired brow shape. A few things to keep in mind if you bring in a magazine of a model or celebrity with the brow shape you want:

  • Do you have the thickness and fullness of brow the model has
  • Has the models brows been touched up or filled with brow color ( usually for a photo shoot it is almost always)
  • Are your brows over tweezed or sparse( Do not set yourself up for unrealistic results) This doesn’t mean that your brows cannot be shaped nicely but wanting thicker brows when there is not enough hair to wax or shape will lead to expectations that cannot be met.

I’ve been letting my brows grow out because the last person that did them made them too thin. What can I do to shape them while they grow? Unfortunately this is an all too common scenario, this is why it’s important to discuss brow shape desired with new clients before beginning wax treatment. I would suggest if you are trying to grow them out, explain to the Esthetician what your ultimate goal is. If needed there are ways to wax around the brows without interrupting the new growth of brow hairs. It will take patience on your part to get the fullness you feel is acceptable.

Do guys get their brows done? No question about it. I have several male clients that expect to have a groomed look without compromising or competing with feminine brows. By this I mean that unless specifically asked for, a man’s brows should not be purposely arched or thinned out to the point of an obvious brow wax. Men’s brows are naturally beautiful and need a little help with grooming. No offense to the wonderful barbers out there but men should not be walking around with bald spots or over trimmed areas due to the whacking of a razor. So to sum it up, yes men do get their brows done.

What is a Brazilian wax and does it hurt? A Brazilian wax is basically the temporary removal of unwanted hair in the female private area. You can opt to have it all removed or leave what we call a landing strip which is approximately a two finger width strip in the center or less. Clients have also expressed liking the shape of a small inverted triangle. Whichever you go with, every measure is taken to create a comfortable environment for you. Disposable under garments are available if needed and every wax implement that comes in contact with the wax and area treated is disposable so everything is sanitary. Gloves are also used so please advise if you have any allergies to Latex. Every person is unique so the discomfort level may vary. Rule of thumb is if the hair is thinner it is less uncomfortable than hair that is course.Small sections can be done to ease you through it.

How long does the hair have to be? At least 1/4 inch or enough to glide the wax over hair so it lies flat. If it is too short then it will not come out evenly. If hair is too long, please be sure to trim before coming in.

Can I bring a friend in with me for moral support? Although I can appreciate the idea of a friend or mate wanting to be there to support you on your decision to discover a new you, It is not as comfortable for me to have someone watching while performing this procedure. There is a waiting area where your guest is more than welcome to be seated.

How often do I need to come back to keep up with the waxing and how long does it last? It really depends on how particular you are about being waxed and how long the regrowth is. It could beÂ  anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks due to every client’s uniqueness and hair growth cycle.

Please remember if you are waxing in preparation for a special day or occasion such as wedding, honeymoon, vacation etc. and it is your first time, be sure to wax at least one month before your special day that way you can have enough time to do a follow up. This ensures you did well with the wax and will not have a reaction.


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Recap for Stage 1 of 2017 Pierra Menta: Smiley & Young 4th in women, Carter & Elson 17th in men, Lenzi & Eydallin and Fiechter & Pont Combe win

Janelle Smiley leading Jessie Young on their way to 4th place today!

With almost a metre of fresh snow on the ground, local organizers had to revise their plans for stage 1 due to high avalanche danger. Thankfully, the … [Read more...]

Vertical Race – 2017 Skimo Worlds – Mar 1: Kilian Jornet and Andrea Mayr claim gold, John Gaston 11th and Kristi Knecht 15th for North America

Quinn Simmons (cadet) and Ian Clarke (junior) - both very talented cyclists trying their hand in skimo in the winter. Photo by Matt Reid.

Today, most of us were waiting whether Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg can pull off a double as a couple, or whether it will be Damiano's Lenzi … [Read more...]

Sprint Race – 2017 Skimo Worlds – Feb 28: Quinn Simmons claims bronze for USA, Arnold and Galicia win senior titles

Emelie Forsberg and Claudia Galicia in the bottom boot-pack transition during women's final. Photo Matt Reid.

I apologize for the delay with a report from yesterday's sprints. I was scouting the vertical course, waxing some skis for our athletes, cheering, and … [Read more...]

Skimo News Jan 21-22: Carter racing in Andorra WC, Canada and East Coast races, Upcoming events

Forsberg overtaking Mollaret and Orgue in the vertical.

With World Championships quickly approaching (Eric and Stano will be attenting as well) the athletes are entering their final preparations. Besides … [Read more...]

Jan 16-17 News Shorts: John Gaston races a World Cup while others battle back home, Kilian Jornet wins twice

Max Taam leads the 2016 COSMIC Sunlight Dynafit Heathen Challenge. Myke Hermsmeyer Photo.

Another full weekend of racing in the US and Europe while the Canadian Series takes a break. Read on for more news from last week in … [Read more...]

Mount Marathon 2015 Race Preview

Penny Assman falling down 'the cliffs' in one of the more serious accidents in the history of the Mount Marathon. Photo by Carol Griswold.

While the Mount Marathon Race in Seward Alaska is relatively unknown to most of the US and the world, it is a pillar of mountain running in Alaska. … [Read more...]


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Grey Aliens: Where Are They From?
So many doomsday theories today involve contact with extraterrestrial beings. As anticiption of some kind of civilization-changing event builds to its climax in 2012, people are counting on a certain type of alien being for solutions to our ultimate survival. These beings are called Greys. Made popular by Whitley Strieber's book, ... Continue Reading


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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Wherever does Robert George find the time to do anything for Princeton University?

Robert P. George
Robert George at last
summer's Love and
Fidelity Network

Friday, October 30 marks the beginning of the The Love and Fidelity Network's Sexuality, Integrity, and the University conference. The stated goal of the event is “to connect college men and women, young professionals, and community supporters to leading scholars and experts in order to equip them with the best arguments and resources in support of marriage, family, and sexual integrity. Participants and livestream viewers will also find ample opportunity to network with and learn from each other and attend sessions designed to equip them to bring the message of love and fidelity back to their respective campuses and to the public square.”

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

NOM trots out "Our Message is Your Message"

Our Message is Your Message” is Brian Brown's latest attempt to attract donors to the failed National Organization for Marriage. The obvious problem is; What, exactly is your message? NOM exists to ban same-sex marriage on behalf of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. They failed to do so and the issue has been settled. According to Mr. Brown, NOM's president:

Marriage Reality Movement's first goal is deception

Bill May's Marriage Reality Movement (Catholics for the Common Good Institute) is not off to a very auspicious start. Aside from giving away a tacky “statute” May concedes what we have known all along: his case requires deception. From an email sent to supporters today:
… that is one of the very first things Marriage Reality Movement members learn: how to express Church teaching using non-religious language, enabling family members and friends to confirm its truth and beauty. Learning how to do this requires becoming aware of how we unwittingly help spread the lies of the culture that actually conflict with what we believe.

Linda Harvey vs. a very brave gay kid

Braeden Lange

Wednesday, Linda Harvey took to the pages of the ever-intellectual WND with “The LGBT house of horrors.” In summary, every day is the evil side of Halloween because adults accept the sexual orientation or gender identity of children. Oh my, they might otherwise change their minds.

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

The bizarre TFP Student Action cult is still protesting same-sex marriage

TFP Student Action is campaigning against marriage equality in Cincinnati. I have no idea what they hope to achieve post Obergefell. This seems like a futile enterprise.

As I have previously written, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property can be envisioned as a fusion of Opus Dei and the John Birch Society. Its roots are in ultra right wing (and violent) Latin American dictatorships opposing agrarian reform. TFP supported people like Augusto Pinochet, a corrupt tyrant guilty of hundreds of human rights violations.

The Movable Hate Fest Relocates to Iowa in November

November 6 marks the start of Freedom 2015 in Des Moines. The producers change but the script and cast of characters is strikingly similar to other persecuted Christian convocations. Three certified anti-gay hate groups are among the sponsors: American Family Association, American Vision and Generations With Vision. The ultimate objective of all these events is to define religious freedom as the right to discriminate against LGBT citizens. There is also a deliberate effort to erode the Establishment Clause as part of “Christian Nation” ideology.

Monday, October 26, 2015

Today is the first Stand4Truth conference

The Stand4Truth Conference is being held Monday in Salt Lake City. Sponsors include KTALK Radio, the American Family Association, Family Research Council, Mass Resistance and Eos Mobile. The event, choreographed in part by three certified anti-gay hate groups, brings together the usual crackpots and religious wingnuts. The presentation strives to be mostly secular. However, this is a conservative Christian event. This is an expression of their disapproval of LGBT people.

Friday, October 23, 2015

Discharged executive files discrimination claim against Richmond archdiocese

John Murphy, the former head of an assisted-living facility, has filed a discrimination claim against the archdiocese of Richmond with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Murphy claims that his employment was terminated solely because the dioceses learned that he was married to another man. Filing the claim will preserve Murphy's legal options including a suit for discrimination in federal court.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Ruth Institute has a new brochure pushing Regnerus BS

The anti-gay hate group Ruth Institute, which isn't much more than Jennifer Roback Morse, has published a new pamphlet titled “Same-Sex Parenting.” I am not at all sure what the point is. Is she trying to stop gay couples from adopting children? Does she seriously contend that kids are better off in the system than in the care of a gay couple? Morse is a whacked out ultra-conservative Catholic so anything is possible.

As you can see, each page says “Do Not Copy.” Yeah. Sure. Just to give you a sample:
“I just didn’t have a dad there... I filled that gap sexually. From the age of 13 on, I was extremely promiscuous with a lot of older men.” --Bobby L., Puerto Rican- Philippine-American man raised by his mother and her female partner

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

The damned Commies ruined marriage

There is an interesting piece on the National Organization for Marriage blog today titled “How the Left has Sabotaged Marriage.” Therein, “NOM Staff” (possibly one of Brian Brown's children) writes:
Dr. Paul Kengor, professor of political science at Grove City College, writes a fascinating piece in today's Daily Signal about the involvement of the American Communist Party in pushing the LGBT agenda in America. Dr. Kengor says:

AFA does a bizarre parroting of HRC

Tim Wildmon

American Family Association, a certified anti-gay hate group, intends to publish a yearly “Corporate Religious Liberty Index (CRLI).” This seems to be an answer to the Human Rights Campaign's “Corporate Equality Index.” As AFA further explains:
The survey includes seven questions that deal with corporate policies and practices. As companies take the survey, the answers will be scored, compiled, and assigned an “index number” that will indicate whether or not companies are favorable, indifferent, or antagonistic to religious liberty. The index number will fall on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 indicating full support for religious freedom.
I haven't been able to find out what the seven questions are but I am inclined to think that they won't include anything related to transgender accommodations. Nor are they likely to question LGBT non-discrimination policies. When they publish it we'll know what it is. Who would respond to such a thing?

WCF to honor woman who claims that gay rights advocates in the US are in conspiracy with Boko Haram

Theresa Okafor
Theresa Okafor
According to the World Congress of Families, “the Woman of the Year award will be presented to Theresa Okafor, who is Chief Executive Officer of Life League Nigeria and Director of the Foundation for Cultural Heritage.” Okafor's group was active in getting Nigeria to ban same-sex relationships. As the Times points out, not only are same-sex relationships banned but it is illegal to attend or organize a meeting of gays, or patronize or operate any type of gay organization, including private clubs.

In a 2012 speech, Okafor suggests that western gay activists are in a conspiracy with Boko Haram (an Islamist extremist group) to silence Christians.

Monday, October 19, 2015

Huckabee is either profoundly confused or spectacularly cynical

Mike Huckabee

Mike Huckabee is not going to be elected president of the United States; Not in 2016; Not ever. The former Arkansas Governor is enjoying an all expenses paid book and speaking fees tour courtesy of donors. It is a form of Christian economics that only makes sense if you are, well … you know.

In an interview with Des Moines, IA’s KCCI Channel 8 Huckabee explained that he fails to see the difference between states disregarding federal anti-pot laws and state employees such as Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis refusing to grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

The difference, Mr. Huckabee, is that gay citizens have a constitutional right to marry. Weed doesn't seem to be a constitutional issue. When Ms. Davis does her thing she is frustrating the constitutional rights of fellow citizens.

God hates hags?

Even Westboro Baptist Church hates Kim Davis. Its far right Christian crazies are now calling Kim Davis an “adulterer” because she has been in four marriages. According to a press release announcing a demonstration on Monday “That man that Kim Davis is living with, and calling her husband, IS NOT!” The group is planning a protest at the Rowan County clerk's office.

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Jennifer LeClaire: Three sure signs that you are under witchcraft attack

“… fire burn and cauldron bubble.” Little wonder why we endure pointless conversations over things like equal protection and due process for LGBT citizens. While Al Mohler is busy instructing people not to attend their kids' same-sex weddings, this whack-job Christian is concerned about necromancy. These are “sure signs” by the way.
Earlier this month, I went through a massive witchcraft attack. My mind was clouded. My eyes were burning. My body was worn out. People were attacking me with unfounded accusations. I had a low-grade headache that lasted for days.

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Memories of Memories Pizza - if they insist

Travis Weber
Travis Weber - Family Research Council
Victimology. On Friday Travis Weber from Family Research Council posted a piece to Heritage Foundation's news blog. It is titled “How the Indiana Pizza Shop Responded After Being Tricked Into ‘Catering’ a Gay Wedding.” Nobody gives a flying fuck. At least nobody should. This is just grist for the mill for the anti-gay hate group that is Mr. Weber's employer.

Friday, October 16, 2015

Mark Creech, marriage, Little Red Riding Hood and the Supreme Court

Mark H. Creech
Mark H. Creech
Friday, Mark Creech, executive director of North Carolina's Christian Action League has a point to make about same-sex marriage at the expense of a fairy tale. Creech is the bigot who has said that “homosexuality is impure, dirty, and disgusting.” He has also claimed that “the real cause of homosexual desire or activity is the idolatrous instincts of the human heart.” There's just so much material to choose from.

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Brittany-Rivka-Klein-Newmark-Edelman-Whatever opines on Witherspoon's blog

It's been about a year since Rivka Edelman aka Brittany Newmark aka B.N. Klein was permitted to post something to the ultra-orthodox Catholic Witherspoon Institute's blog. Apparently (and I don't know for sure) her real name might be Brittany Newmark Klein (although Brittany is an unusual first name for a Jew). Today she writes as simply “B. Klein.” It's hard to take someone seriously – it's hard to believe anything they say – when they obfuscate their real identity. I use my middle name to remove any doubt. By the way, Ryan T. Anderson is supposed to edit this stuff. Hello!

Bill May asks for money to "Prove the LGBT Lobby Wrong"

Thursday, Bill May, president of the Marriage Reality Movement, has sent out an email asking for money to prove us wrong. Last week I wrote about the old/new launch of this organization (which is really Catholics for the Common Good Institute) noting that they have no money. May writes:
We've also attracted the attention of the LGBT lobby who in blogs and social media have dismissed the MRM and our efforts. They point out that we don't have the money to be in a position to take back marriage. Sadly, they may be right.

In order to launch at the World Meeting of Families, the most important conference on the family and the Church in the past few years, we depleted our resources.

AFA taking credit for ... something

The anti-gay hate group, American Family Association, has sent out an email to supporters titled “3 petitions that mattered greatly.” I am trying to figure out how they “mattered.”
Barronelle Stutzman
At the recent Values Voter Summit in Washington, DC, AFA president Tim Wildmon presented Barronelle with a framed copy of a petition generated by AFA in her support. It was signed by more than 60,000 AFA supporters.
The purpose of a petition is to effect change. What changed?

The shaming room is now open

Another victim
The Catholic Church's Courage Apostolate has a new infomercial titled “Desire of the Everlasting Hills.” The call to chastity doesn't concern me — people can make their own decisions. Rather, it is the portrayal of gay people that is offensive. The Church has spent some money in production values to drive home the notion that gay people are broken and need to be fixed.

According to the film, and the accompanying study guide, gay people are “objectively disordered,” “unfulfilled” and isolated. We “experience feelings of loneliness, confusion, guilt and despair.” The Church offers “fellowship, truth and friendship” in return for giving up your sexuality. I think that it is a shitty deal. Others might disagree. As I said, people can make their own decisions.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Making Mischief: Brown, Davis, Hart and Staver

Making Mischief
The idea that NOM was “instrumental in the release of Kim from jail” — I confess that I am at a loss for words.

Most of Tuesday (which felt like Monday) I worked on getting Princeton to do something about Robert P. George. Right or wrong, the approach is planned and deliberate. Just to put this in perspective, the $21 billion endowment provides nearly half ($700 million) of Princeton's operating budget. Tuition and research grants each generate about $300 million. It's a big operation. George, by the way, doesn't seem to be doing (publishing) any sponsored research which means that he is on the consumption side of the endowment. Nevertheless, this is a heavy lift over a long haul. The odds against success are considerable. That's what makes it interesting and worth doing.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

In Brief: The Hillary Obsession

With 13 months to go before our presidential election, right wing media are obsessed with Hillary. Not that they will change any minds (most progressive don't read the Washington Times) but they are giving the troops the talking points. These are the “facts” that will make their way – with biblical certitude – into Disqus threads. Tuesday morning I was catching up on news feeds since last night. Here is the Washington Times opinion feed:
Hillary Clinton driving the right to batshit obsession

Monday, October 12, 2015

Here is the breakdown on the signers of Robert George's nullification manifesto

The complete article on this issue is here. A new post is easier than a update. I had to make some assumptions. Also, I will call Robert George a legal scholar in spite of the fact that Princeton does not have a law school. On the other hand I have not called an attorney with ADF a legal scholar.

  • 16 signatories are legal scholars or faculty at a law school. We have a bunch of Regent U. but no Harvard Law or Yale Law. No Liberty Law either.
  • 42 signatories are liberal arts academicians. Many in philosophy and history.
  • 1 signatory is with a non-religious not-for-profit.
  • 3 signatories are with religious not-for-profit organizations including Alliance Defending Freedom (1).
  • 2 signatories provide no affiliation but indicate that they are lawyers

Should I mention that AFA is pissing in Campbell's Soup?

It's a genuine question because American Family Association (a certified anti-gay hate group) is generally pissed off at something most of the time. If they aren't pissed at your soup, they are pissing in your soup. As H.L. Mencken once said it's “[t]he haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.”

This time their outrage has been inspired by the audacity of Campbell's to use a real adorable two-dad family with their real adorable two-dad raised son in a real adorable soup commercial. Go figure. It's Armageddon.

Via their One Million Moms site:

Sunday, October 11, 2015

It's time for Princeton U. to reevaluate the ever odious Robert George

Robert P. George
Robert P. George
On October 8, the American Principles Project (an organization founded by Robert George) issued a manifesto on their website titled “Statement Calling for Constitutional Resistance to Obergefell v. Hodges.” Therein they call on federal and state office holders to defy the Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges which holds that state bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional. George is the fourth signature but this is almost surely his handiwork (just like the Manhattan Declaration) and it is provided by an organization that he founded. This starts off with:

Friday, October 9, 2015

Alabama probate judge goes batshit

Judge John Enslen
This is from a Liberty Counsel press release regarding Alabama Probate Judge John Enslen:
Judge Enslen pointed out, "Despite the June 26, 2015, ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States in Obergefell v. Hodges, the issuance of same-sex marriage licenses in Alabama... remains illegal and unconstitutional in the State of Alabama." "Born solely from a strained interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, the new same-sex marriage license is a child of the federal government, not the State of Alabama." Judge Enslen argued that Alabama could constitutionally recognize same-sex marriages from states whose legislatures had recognized such purported unions, or a license created under the authority of the United States by Congress, but there is no constitutional provision forcing Alabama to act and issue same-sex licenses, merely because the five-justice majority in Obergefell issued its opinion.

Archbishop Cordileone finds a "new" champion as NOM's newest old "competitor" emerges

From the front page of the Marriage Reality Movement website. The woman on the right is a volunteer
According to Catholic media, “[a] new group called the Marriage Reality Movement aims to help Catholics and others renew the vision of marriage in society.” They go on to explain that the new group was launched in Philadelphia on September 30 with a keynote speech by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, the chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage.

Bullshit. There is nothing new here. This is really William May's Catholics for the Common Good Institute. The domain,, was created in November, 2014 and last January it was using the same name that was new ten days ago:

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Oh no - NOM wants your money because WHAT?

National Organization for Marriage is delighted that Rep. Kevin McCarthy pulled out of the race for Speaker of the House because he supported that GOP hohmohseckshual Carl Demaio. NOM now claims that they should be funded because they will help select the next Speaker of the House — along with somehow getting support for the First Amendment Defense Act. FADA would probably die on the Senate floor and would certainly be vetoed by President Obama if it got that far.

Oh, and the subject line of the email is “Big Win!” McCarthy pulling out is a big win for NOM? My neighbor's cat makes more sense than that.

NOM is touting a bus tour again

National Organization for Marriage's Brian Brown has sent out an email signed by Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life. That, of course, means students opposed to choice — until one of them gets knocked up. In point of fact this has absolutely nothing to do with reproductive choice. This is about denying Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood.

The subject line of the email reads “Can We Put Your Name on Our Bus?” Whose bus? The only name I see on that bus is FRC Action which would be Family Research Council — a certified hate group. Students for Life probably doesn't want its name on the bus because that would jeopardize their status as a 501(c)3. NOM probably doesn't have any money so this seems to be FRC's bus.

Seriously - even in Alabama?

Banner at the Foundation for Moral Law website
Thursday, John Eidsmoe claims that the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges does not apply to the states. Really? Eureka! It's a fucking miracle.

John Eidsmoe has been a lawyer for 45 years. During most of that time he was in the US Air Force retiring as a Lt.Col. I suspect that he was in the chaplain's corps. His last appearances in federal court were about five years ago. He lost four of five cases. The remaining action (for sanctions against him) was dismissed because opposing counsel did not file briefs on time. In one of the losses he was second chair for the unaccredited “Graduate School” of the Institute for Creation Research. I suspect that one might lose brain cells just by dialing their telephone number. Eidsmoe had a gig for awhile at fourth-tier Thomas Goode Jones School of Law.

A follow-up on John Collins

Collins in the blue
Photo credit: The Press Democrat
I wrote about Mr. Collins' extreme views on gay people yesterday. I am reminded that, in a prior piece, he wrote:
Inestimable confusion descends whenever homosexuality is thought to imply something positive in the order of dignity or aesthetics or friendship or being itself. Such implications are erroneous.
Someone this hateful has no business running 15 schools, secular or Catholic. At a minimum, parents should know just how over-the-top this guy is. I have taken a few steps in an attempt to shine some light on this matter. Perhaps one of them will work. Perhaps readers will be similarly motivated has I profess no monopoly in ingenuity.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

The Sob Sister of Sodom is begging for monthly donors

Brian S. Brown

Sure Bri. People are going to fall all over themselves to commit to a monthly bill-pay to National Organization for Marriage. After all, NOM has been so successful. Brown has no shame and that is precisely what he is begging people to do in today's email blast titled "In Good Times and Bad."

You would think that Brian Brown could take a hint that whatever they are doing doesn't work. Yet they stick with the same idiotic rhetoric. Behold:

Conservative Catholic site runs with "Is the Homosexual Tendency a Complex Reality?"

I will spare you the lengthy read at Crisis Magazine. According to John Collins, a superintendent of 15 Catholic schools for the diocese of Santa Rosa, California:
The homosexual inclination or tendency is “objectively disordered.” This pithy phrase helps us all (including the profession of psychology) to understand both the homosexual tendency and those in its grip. The Church simply and wisely declares that what is meant by “this inclination” (i.e., homosexual tendency) is “objectively disordered”—that is, out of alignment with the human being as made in God’s image. As is evident here, the Catechism provides an evaluation which is in keeping with the Church’s competency—received from Christ—to correctly estimate the phenomena of the world in light of the God-given order of creation. The Church’s evaluation here is rendered in the language of human wisdom, namely philosophy, which is the language that the Church has ever used to express its beliefs and teachings.

What they SHOULD worry about in Tennessee is children's access to WMD

Nobody wants to take away your fucking guns but ...
A minor argument between two children turned deadly on Monday when an 11-year old boy from White Pine, Tennessee shot and killed his 8-year old neighbor because she refused to let him see her puppy.

Sheriff Bud McCoig said the boy faces charges of first-degree murder in a juvenile court and is now in police custody. A detention hearing has been set for him on Monday.

Speaking of God's wrath in Blount County, Tenn ...

Tuesday, according to Reuters, the Blount, Tennessee county commission turned down voting on a resolution asking God to spare the county from divine wrath sparked by (you guessed it) the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.

The Blount County Commission voted 10-5 to reject an agenda that included the resolution and adjourned without debate. Onlookers crowding the meeting room, most dressed in red in support of same-sex marriage, yelled in frustration, and one shouted "cowards" at the commissioners.

Larry Tomczak knows what's pissing off God and he has a list

God is very, very displeased but
Larry Tomczak has a salesman's smile
Larry Tomczak, a pastor with a loud microphone and connections to Liberty Counsel, seems to think that we need Larry Tomczak to make sense of the world. We could never figure things without Larry Tomczak. The intended inference is that he speaks with his god and that his god speaks through him. Either way, he has posted a warning to Charisma News titled "Time to Pray for God's Merciful Judgment on America."

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Not surprisingly Liberty Counsel does a terrible job of "dubunking" the "myth" of their hate group designation

Monday night, Liberty Counsel sent out an unsigned email titled "Debunking the SPLC 'Hate Group' Myth." It's no myth. Notwithstanding anything that SPLC does, Liberty Counsel is an anti-gay hate group. They do their very best to portray gay people as diseased perverts who prey on, and recruit, children. LC promotes thoroughly discredited gay conversion therapy.

As for Southern Poverty Law Center, their record of advocacy on behalf of oppressed minorities speaks for itself. Liberty Counsel is one of the oppressors.

Update: Liberty Counsel is now posting this same drivel around the web as "Could Your Church Be Considered a 'Hate Group?'"

Monday, October 5, 2015

ADF must think that Barronelle Stutzman needs some attention

Monday, the Heritage Foundation's Daily Signal blog has a piece titled “21 Questions With Washington Florist Who Refused to Serve Gay Wedding.” She also refused to settle the matter for $2,000 after she lost in court (the Washington AG was extremely magnanimous).

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Austin Ruse wants to knock down the justices of the Supreme Court "a peg or three"

Austin Ruse

On Friday Austin Ruse (head of the anti-gay hate group C-Fam) writes, at Crisis Magazine, “Time to Knock the Supremes Down a Peg or Three.” Most of Ruse's polemic consists of quotes or surmisements  from the works of Matthew Franck, also an ultra-conservative Catholic and a director at the Witherspoon Institute. It seems worth noting that Mr. Franck is not a lawyer and that he taught constitutional law at an undergraduate level — primarily in historical context. I'll get back to Ruse and Franck but first a summary.

Friday, October 2, 2015

The full statement from the Vatican and the private meeting with the gay couple

“The brief meeting between Mrs. Kim Davis and Pope Francis at the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, DC has continued to provoke comments and discussion. In order to contribute to an objective understanding of what transpired I am able to clarify the following points:

NOM sticking to the script regarding Pope Francis meeting Kim Davis

National Organization for Marriage has sent out an email to supporters from its head Brian Brown titled “Pope Stands Strong For Marriage and Religious Liberty.” This includes:
It was recently revealed that Pope Francis met privately in Washington with Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk who was jailed for refusing to sacrifice her conscience and authorize same-sex 'marriages' that violate her deeply held religious beliefs. As you know, NOM has helped lead efforts to support Kim during this difficult time, generating substantial public support and even raising money to help her family handle any added expenses they may have incurred. Pope Francis thanked Ms. Davis for her courageous stand and encouraged her to continue to "stay strong" in the face of adversity.

Yesterday I vomited

Yesterday I vomited, barely getting to the bathroom on time. As a gun violence survivor I have had various reactions (none good) to the numerous mass shootings that plague our nation. The most visceral reaction that I had was after Sandy Hook. I was on the phone with someone when I started sobbing uncontrollably. I saw my shrink and sobbed some more.

The image that I could not get out of my was a large exit wound from the body of a diminutive six-year-old. I live with that image today along with the image of my zipper-like scars from various surgeries. The entry wound scar from a .45 is about the size of a dime. The scars from the stippling of a point-blank discharge have faded.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

NOM is incapable of providing two paragraphs without bullshit

National Organization for Marriage staff (whomever that might be) is citing a piece on the conservative site The Federalist. Their intro reads:
As millions of Americans refuse to accept the illegitimate ruling of the US Supreme Court redefining marriage, the issue of how to deal with conscientious objectors has risen to the fore.

Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk jailed for refusing to violate her faith by participating in certifying a same-sex ‘marriage’ is perhaps the best known victim of the Court ruling, but she is only one of many who have been fined, fired, punished or put out of business. Similar punishments are taking place regarding religious groups who are unable to comply with Obamacare regulations because of their faith.

Crackpots Unite: Safe Exit Summit starts tomorrow

A group of ex-gay Christian crackpots is meeting this weekend (at a secret location) to reinforce their ignorance while possibly influencing others (hopefully not). According to Regina Griggs, head of PFOX which is one of the sponsors:
Our second annual conference is sure to raise awareness about the serious issues that ex-gays face. We are looking forward to a strong showing of attendees as we honor our ex-gays and their families. We also welcome the families and friends of those living homosexually who support the ex-gay message that change is possible.

Apparently Matt Moore's "girlfriend" didn't work out - He remains a toxic menace

Matt Moore
Matt Moore
Matt Moore is a gay conservative Christian. Last December he wrote a blog post (mirrored on the Christian Post) titled “Forever Gay?” Therein he wrote (take a moment to find a vomit bag first):