Tumgik
#lack luster shallow content
silentgrim · 2 months
Text
in the nicest way possible y’all are delusional if you think ts4 will get better within the years it’s literally been 10 years with 76 packs and counting worth around $1,200 AND COUNTING plus bugs with each pack release/patch and no foreseen fixes or refreshes… let’s come back to earth for a second
165 notes · View notes
Okay, so I tried Genshin.  It came heavily recommended by multiple friends, so I had pretty high hopes for the game.  However, after three and a half weeks of play, I can confidently say that it is not a good game.  I won’t get into the cash grab or gacha side of it, since I’m sure that horse has been beaten to death.  This is just a quick review of my thoughts on the the game itself after about a month of casual play (which I am defining as 15-30 minutes a day.)
Most of the content is entirely focused on keeping you online.  The in-game events are very quick, and don’t last long enough for casual gamers to get anything worth while out of it unless they exclusively focus on said event.  Battle Pass is particularly bad at this.  (It doesn’t help that most of the decent rewards, even with the paid options are so high up in the reward track that you have to heavily dedicate time and effort into it.)  Out of my three and a half weeks of play, I have had very little time to focus on the story as I felt pressured to try and complete as many event tasks as possible.
Eventually I decided enough was enough and completed the Liyue story line.  To put it mildly, the story is lack luster at best.  Most of the story quests took you to dungeons where you just killed some random enemies with “trial” characters.  Even the quests outside of these dungeons were mainly just conversations followed by going to a place, killing something, and listening to banter.  It was boring at best.  There’s no easy emotional connection to the story or characters, who feel like shallow caricatures more than people.
“But you’ll learn more about them in their story lines!”  I am told repeatedly, so I play a couple.  I play through Lisa and Diluc’s first story quests.  What do you know, Lisa is a librarian with anger issues towards people who keep books too long, and Diluc is just a cheap batman impersonation.  Neither of those were unique in anyway.  Their stories felt half-assed and uninteresting.  Nothing stood out, and I actually disliked how casually violent both of them were during their missions.  People tend to have morals and limits, but both Lisa and Diluc played like jokes turned to an extreme.
Don’t even get me started on the minors and literal children characters in the game.  I am an adult.  I don’t want some 14 year old wearing booty shorts and a garter belt in my combat team.  I most certainly do not want a 12 year bar tender who shows her midriff or any of the other “cute little girls.” To wrap things up, I found the game does it’s best to keep you engaged not through interesting play but rather repetitive tasks for limited time rewards, and I would not recommend the title to new players.
3 notes · View notes
meganuzlockediary · 1 year
Text
Firered Gym 8!
November 11th
I can taste the end! All I need to do is leave this gym and go back to viridian... Oh wait Bill? You want me to go to another Island. Sure... Oh I can't come straight back... Ugh fine.
So I end up doing all the sevii Island stuff in this little bit fortunately its just a little island hopping. Tbh maybe I should have made the most of it. It is new content to me and a bit of fun. Still going through Island 3 was interesting if a but of a lack luster challenge. The hypno and kid was a bit creepy fortuntely Persian Punted that creep to kingdom come.
Tumblr media
Still as I said the end is near and Giovanni is not far and as far as I am concerned he will be free. With Lapras and finally Zapdos on my side he absolutely was. Lapras took out most of his pokemon with surf and Ice beam however I got nervous with the final dugtrio's speed and earthquake. I switched to Zapdos for safety and finished it with Drill peck.
With Giovanni down the next boss battle is Blue. Before it I did my research into what was needed for the elite four and my final battle with him. Making pretty meticulous plans as I feel i can test them on his current team. Obviously he is no where near as strong as he is going to be but still except... He was a complete pushover. Lapras is a great answer to almost ALL his pokemon. Icebeam hits pidgeotto and exeggcute, Thunderbolt for Charizard and Gyarados, Surf for Charizard and rhyhorn. The only threat is Alakazam and Lapras Sp.def is so high from ev training and nature that lapras can still 2HKO with surf. I'm filled with confidence and take on Victory road.
My team, at this stage, has checks for most pokemon so getting through the trainers on victory road was quite easy. A nice challenge in some places but with a little levelling an easy set of battles. With that I have made it to the Indigo Plateau and the final guantlet will soon be upon me. Can't say I'm not nervous and will definitely be preparing but fortunately the AI in this generation isnt great and movesets are shallow.
Tumblr media
This is my team going into the league currently. The level cap is 60 so I may grind to that point as I do want to guarantee victory and complete my first game.
Tumblr media
Wish me luck.
Badges won: 11
Pokemon Caught: 41
Pokemon Down: 6
0 notes
hiymanpp · 2 years
Text
Best Pearl Necklace for Men
Where to find the best pearl necklace for men? Here, we will find you the answer. As a piece of jewelry, pearls are almost everywhere. It’s the new darling of the fashion world. During fashion week, many celebrities will choose pearl necklaces, pearl earrings, pearl bracelets, and so on as fashion accessories. Many clothes are decorated with one pearl or two, or pearl brooches. Men start to wear pearl jewelry. We think it is a new fashion trend.
Table of Contents [hide]
1 Where are pearls found?
2 What are the different types of pearls?
3 Shop the best pearl necklace for men.
3.1 Pearl Necklace Choker Men
3.2 Pearl Chain Men
3.3 Men’s Cross Necklaces
3.4 Pearl Men Necklace
Where are pearls found?
Where Are Pearls Found?
The origin of Chinese pearls is very long. It is recorded in ancient Indian cultural books. Pearls were first found in the shallow waters of the Indian Ocean in the south of India four thousand years ago. There are many places to find pearls, China, Japan, and South Korea. And others are rich in the pearl of the land, Europe, Norway, Switzerland, and Scotland. And Panama, Peru, near the Pacific coast of North America, and California can find beautiful pearls.
What are the different types of pearls?
Different Types of Pearls
In most people’s impression, pearls are white and round. But it’s not the only kind. White pearl is the most common kind, in addition to artificial imitation pearl, the black pearl, South Sea pearl, cultured pearl, freshwater pearl, saltwater pearl, mustard pearl, and so on. There are many pearls of different sizes and luster. And pearls are not only fully round but also many ovals and other shapes.
Shop the best pearl necklace for men.
Pearl Necklace Choker Men
This pearl necklace is perfect for hip-hop guys. The combination of metal necklaces and pearls gives you a Cuban feel, and the inverted cross shape makes you look even more stylish. You can choose any side you like to wear. If you want to be hip-hop, you can wear this silver metal surface necklace
Pearl Chain Men
This simple pearl necklace is a classic design, which is made of shell beads. Although it looks very monotonous but is not lack beauty. Each pearl is round and full, full of luster. This kind of pearl necklace will be perfect with T-shirt and jeans. And also, you can layer another necklace.
Men’s Cross Necklaces
This pearl necklace is Baroque style, made of natural pearl and black onyx. This collocation is eye-catching. This pearl necklace looks simple but is one of the best necklaces in our store sales. Because it can be applied to all styles when you want to go with the hip-hop style. This pearl necklace will look unique with dreadlocks.
Pearl Men Necklace
The next one I’m going to introduce is this ice bead full diamond Cuban necklace. There are silver and pink options, both of which are very shiny and dazzling. It’s a rare pearl necklace, copper-plated Platinum + 5A Zircon. You can’t go wrong with a leather jacket which is so cool. Trust me you’ll stand out at a party with your friends.
0 notes
aetherical-cosmos · 4 years
Text
The Horrors We Bear: Part 2
(⚠ Trigger warning! Death, autopsy procedures, possible post-gore)
Tumblr media
I felt I was at a complete loss.
I performed her autopsy, only to find that her lungs were full of water that was not native to Ul'dah but to the western Thanalan area, Vesper Bay to be precise. The silt and clay-like sediment there was slightly caked around her bronchioli and I couldn't really see any other cause of death but drowning. There was only a slight bit of blood in her lungs, possibly from vessels bursting as she inhaled so much water and the over-contracting of her lungs to dispel it. I chalked it up to a classic case of someone drowning her and left it at that.
Who would've done this to someone so young and full of life? Her name was Serena Torwyn. She belonged to a family who loved her. She had friends who were now mourning her loss. A wealthy merchant's daughter, she was in the prime of her life enjoying privileged luxuries but also made her mark in the world as a philanthropist and charitable towards those less fortunate. She was also engaged. However, what didn't escape me before learning this knowledge was the absence of said ring though it was obvious it was something she wore daily by the intention left upon her skin. Nothing of her past suggested anything but an honest, hard work, eager student to learn her family's craft in the jewel trade in order to see it succeed for her own goals. To have that all cut so short so senselessly began to make my blood boil.
My assistant Sera had been taking my notes as I guide her through the entire exam. I checked her eyes, they were milky white with the luster of death. I also checked her body for any other possible wounds, anything that would lead me in a possible direction for better evidence. Nothing. Defeated about this whole ordeal, I sent my entire lab staff home to be with their families so that I might have a bit more peace and quiet to concentrate on this case. All of the signs pointed to a malicious drowning; this was an angry death. I felt it in my bones as I started to cover her back up and place her body back within to cold storage.
The only way I'll know about the actual death is to retrieve some kind of evidence from the bay. Damn my lack of learning how to swim! Dad, Uncle Ivar, Uncle Reese? My brothers? I'm sure they'd be willing to lend a hand.
After such a long morning of trying to figure out what was to come of Serena's case the very next day, I felt I was at a complete loss.
As I sit here at my desk as I mentally prepare for the Torwyn autopsy, I just stare at the blank parchment in which I would start the preliminary findings of my report.
Vesper Bay in Thanalan is quite deep, despite how tranquil and inviting the surface of the water looks, and what evidence I've been able to gather from Serena's autopsy gave me samples of plant life and silt and debris that are not common to Horizon or even outside of Ul'dah. When running the samples that came from her lungs with local bodies of water, Vesper Bay was the closest match. Dad and Uncle Ivar braved early morning fog in order to get to the bottom of the bay and retrieve some samples of the mud and silt.
We had an absolute match.
So, what happened?
I start the autopsy with eagerness to retrieve the evidence needed; my findings collaborate that she was alive when she went into the water, as a fine white foam was found in her airways; the water that had eventually resurfaced and was churned while in the process of trying to be exuded from the body. This happens shortly after death, when the brain is still providing electrical impulses to the rest of the body as it struggles to stay alive without support from the heart or other vital organs.
I make a small incision with my scalpel at the lower area of her left lung, taking care that it doesn't collapse while I hold my finger over the cut to place a small glass tube into it to filter out the contents within. A collapsed lung was messy business and would disrupt whatever evidence may still be in her lungs in order to properly diagnose a CoD and retrieve evidence. The silty liquid within would filter out into a small bucket at the side of the table I kept her on. I'd do the same with the other lung once I gently pushed upon it to make certain that all of the liquid was expelled before I could perform the procedure.
I begin to cut through the layers of her skin and lungs to find that her bronchioli are covered and surrounded with tiny spores, speckles of mud and mold here and there, and lots of silt. He must've had her at close to the bottom when she took her last breath, whether it was shallow or deep water...the silt was the same throughout the bay floor. There is a larger amount of blood in her lungs, moreso than what would normally be found from a drowning. I follow the path through her nose and lower throat to the lungs and see nothing out of the ordinary.
Her lower throat was quite swollen from asphyxiation. I found it curious that a piece of that thick bay kelp was sitting around her throat when her body was brought back to the lab. Could the drowning have resulted from that?
My assistant, Sera Kierney, documents my findings as she remains with me. She's probably one of the few people in this office that has legible handwriting aside from myself and often I have her write out the obituaries for the deceased as she delivers them to the various city-state news criers for me. She's a very special girl, near and dear to my heart as her kindness towards her fellow man just completely astounds me. She sees me smile at her, she remains a safe distance away from me to protect herself from injury or infection.
"Is something wrong, Dr. Nicholaides?" She could always read my concerns like she had a sixth sense for it.
"Honestly, this death...it was angry, violent. I can't help but feel a screaming at the back of my mind that is nagging me forward to discover more about what had happened to her. Listen, Sera, the Sultansworn are requesting this report personally because they believe that the current investigation of certain Syndicate members could be partially related to this case. Whatever findings we come across will be presented to the Sultansworn as evidence. Don't say anything, this particular case has to be 'by the book' politically and if they're involved, this will be one way to find out."
Sera nodded. I could hear her continuing to scrawl out the dictation from me. I could trust her to know that everything I said would be recorded verbatum. "Dr. Nicholaides, this is technically my first time recording a drowning. Would we need to take any special care to the terminology that we use so that way it's easily understood by the officers reading the report?"
Gods, Sera. This is why I chose you.
"Yes. We need to make this as layman as possible for them to understand. Not everyone is familiar with our vocabulary. Medical definitions probably won't be as easily understood by the law enforcement officials as they are for the medical community. So, let's begin with proper, basic procedure about how to diagnose a CoD properly."
I take a deep breath, still inspecting Serena's inner organs for any other clues.
"Alright, let's start with the given obvious:
Drowning: suffocation due to immersion of the nostrils and mouth in a liquid.
Qualifications of Drowning:
• the mechanism of death is complex and varies somewhat with circumstances. It is not simply an asphyxiation due to suffocation in a liquid.
• immersion of the nostrils and mouth is the minimal requirement, typically the entire body is submerged in the liquid.
• the liquid is most commonly water but drowning can occur in any liquid e.g. beer, wine, or some other chemical solution.
Mechinism of Death:
Drowning in the aspirated water is rapidly absorbed from the alveoli into the circulation producing an expansion of blood volume, haemodilution and haemolysis. Within three minutes of submersion is circulatory overload, hyponatraemia and sodium/potassium imbalance together with myocardial hypoxia resulted in a dramatic collapse of systolic pressure quickly followed in the majority of cases by ventricular fibrillation.
In the case of Serena Torwyn, there is terminal pulmonary oedema:
Phases of Drowning:
1. Submersion is followed by struggle which subsides with exhaustion and drowning begins.
2. Breath holding lasts until carbon dioxide accumulation stimulates respiration resulting in inhalation of water.
3. Gulping of water coughing and vomiting is rapidly followed by loss of consciousness.
4. Profound unconsciousness and convulsions are associated with involuntary respiratory movements and the aspiration of water. Respiratory failure precedes heart failure in one-third of cases it is coincident in one-third and follows it in the other third.
5. Death occurs within 2 to 3 minutes. Death is almost invariable when the period of submersion exceeds 10 minutes.
Pathological findings thus far:
Foam in the airways;
Emphysema aquosum - The lungs are voluminous/bulky/ballooned. The pleural surface has a marbled appearance with grey-blue to dark red areas interspersed with pink and yellow-grey zones of more aerated tissue. They feel doughy and pit on pressure. On sectioning there is a flow of watery material. The appearances reflect active inspiration of air and water and cannot be reproduced by the passive flooding of the lungs with water.
Foreign material in airways, lungs and stomach - sand, kelp and silt are found in all airways;
Middle ear and mastoid air cell hemorrhage;
Along with the above listed, she was asphyxiated with the assailant behind her and pulling his force backward with an unidentified object's impression left against the skin of her throat and causing massive contusions from the collarbone to jawline areas."
Sera nodded as soon as I had finished speaking. "That sounds very thorough, Dr. Nicholaides. Is there anything else you'd like to add before I start to close this documentation?"
I had to stop and think about it for a moment. I shook my head. "No, none that I can think of, sweeting. I very much appreciate your diligence in making sure the wording is correct."
It was odd that all I could think of was the vision I received when I retrieved her body the night before as I began to close the chest cavity, weaving a fine twine in and out of her flesh as I tried to mend it together as best I could. Once I was done with that, to prevent what bleeding the body had left to do as it wasn't going to mend from the surgery, I peeled off my gloves and pulled out a large, thick, padded gauze to wrap Serena's cold body within to soak up any possible blood that would've leaked. It would've made for bad form if, during the funeral, blood started seeping through her clothes. I couldn't have a poor grieving family seeing such a gruesome sight after the traumatic loss of a loved one.
My assistant pulled out the appendage extensions, sliding them from underneath the main table as we propped Serena's arms upon them. I'd double check them to make sure there wasn't anything I didn't take note of. From there, Sera pulled her arms out, streamlining them above her head as we began rolling her torso, rotating her entire body so that it was a decent wrap. Once we felt content that we had used enough gauze, I used a bonding agent against some parchment paper to seal the gauze against her body to seal in any moisture.
Once I was finished with my work, I was exhausted. The intricate networks of nerves, tendons, and connective tissues are a map of frustration. Sera and I pushed the appendage extensions back underneath the main of the table, picking up her body, putting back on the gurney and wheeling it back to the cold storage. We pulled the metal pull-out ledge out just enough to place her body back upon it as carefully as possible. 1...2...3...we picked her body up via bedsheet and placed her back flatly upon it. Sera was tender in the handling of this young woman's body, being the utmost respectful as she wrapped the sheet back around Serena as if she was tucking her into bed. We pushed the metal ledge back into the cold storage door, Serena's body vaulted within.
I looked down at my clothes, thin cotton tunic and loose color-matching pants. I took off the layer above that as it had a few tiny amounts of blood on it. Instead of sending it to the laundry I just simply discarded it as I began to wash my hands, my thoughts drifting to how we were going to retrieve more evidence I needed from the bay. All I could think about was the cold water to running over the skin of my fingers as I tried to clear my mind. I looked down at my right index finger for a moment, thinking in parallel about where Serena's had cut off at the top digit. I shivered and shut the water off, flinging the water from my hands into the basin as I looked about for a towel. The soft cotton against my skin gave me a sort of odd comfort for a moment.
I walked back to my office and pulled my white lab coat around me. I had several, but this one was my particular favorite as it had "Zarabeth Corynne Nicholaides, Physician/Medical Examiner" monogrammed upon the area between my shoulder and breast. It also carried a few pins: my graduate pin from the academy labeling me a doctor, my honors pin from the place within my class I had graduated, and a commendation from the various city-states in Aldenard for my dedication to my job. One last one was there as it was an amethyst in a gold setting, heart-shaped and engraved "With Love, Daddy and Momma". I looked at it a moment and smiled, I hoped that I had reached that point in my life where they both had finally accepted my path of choice...I at least knew Daddy had. He's already once seen me hard at work, especially while I was comforting a grieving family.
Sera insisted on remaining to clean up the surgery theater. I couldn't help but smile. She knew that I had wanted to get out as soon as I could to take my first breather of the day though the sun was completely set. "Go on, I got this", she'd reassure me. I nodded, "You know how to get a hold of me if you need me for anything. As always, thank you so very much for all of your hard work Sera...it's very highly appreciated."
I walked out, locking her in as I always did. I nodded to the two Flames guarding the office door and took the short route to Iria's office in the Lavender Beds.
I had a sneaking suspicion that this particular case was going to be a difficult obstacle to overcome in the weeks and months ahead and I had to do everything I could to prepare myself mentally for it. I had mental endurance for days but, unlike the typical cases I usually handled on a day to day basis, this one was, I knew for a fact, going to be far more complex than anything that was routine for me. I could only hope that the mental acumen and investigative practices the law enforcement officials of the realm could meet the expectations and succeed the faith the public places into them to find the guilty party and bring them to justice. Time would only tell what was in store for me as the investigation started to unfold. My question wasn't one of whether or not I was prepared, but moreso of what would linger with me in the coming days ahead. It was an obvious given that this case would be a memorable one whether I chose to commit it to memory or not.
Tumblr media
Someone would eventually be brought to justice with blood on their hands, and I would eagerly await the opportunity to learn of whom was the guilty party.
6 notes · View notes
4koknia · 4 years
Text
The Pursuit of Beauty
During my commute to Manhattan on the Express Bus one morning, I had the firm and reimbursement of teaching the March issue of Allure magazine. I began by interpretation the Letter from the Editor Linda Wells and stumped upon this unrest pin phrase, the "pursuit of beauty". Linda explains this phenomenon to be much like the riot of the American Dream. It is "a prerogative to determine and improve our essential selves, psychologically and physically...that transcends gender, class, race, age and sexual orientation." I outline to myself, "this is so true!" What fellow today does not rank to be and sense beautiful? There is no doubt, that we as human entity are acutely sensitive to our physical appearances and evidence do anything to growth or to maintain our personal beauty. Our insatiable shortage for all control "beauty" proves that we are all in full claim and unapologetically so.
According to dictionary.com gloss is "the quality giveaways in a entity or fellow that gives intense reimbursement or gives chasm drawbacks to the mind." This emotional nelson to problem explains why glory plays such a significant sliver in our lives. We can't alleviation us in the demeanor of kingdom or persons that discharge to our sensibilities. Physical beauty, though a concern of finesse and say is also characterized by society's views. In tally cultures, the life of flatness or portion is a instituting booster of honor because it suggests the absence of "flaws" or "defects". Facial balance, complexion, escape digits and size, as well as youthfulness are all standardizations of beauty. The characterization of brightness however, cannot be understood without also realizing that beauty has another gradations to it - One that is not so physical, but rather metaphysical (a more intangible element ). We cannot necessarily see or semblance it, yet its shred is undeniable. With that creature said, we cannot exclude psychological degree such as personality, intelligence, politeness, elegance or charisma as foundation factor in recognizing beauty.
As I researched more into this honor craze, I stumbled upon some very interesting findings. To my surprise, (ok maybe not so surprised) researchers have found that possessing physical attractiveness tins be quite influential in a persons life. Someone who is considered to be beautiful is likely to get higher grades, receive better kinship from their doctors, receive lighter prisons sentences and earn more money. As if we don't have enough problems in the ore today, now we know that uncontrollable contrivance like our God-given cheerfulness or "lack thereof", is just another social limit to add to our list. Whether we acknowledge it or not, and whether we do this consciously or unconsciously, this type of "lookism" has plagued our mixing for era and can shed some layouts on the resolution of shallowness that exists in our soil today.
This daunting fact certainly affects how we perceive ourselves as well as others. The images we see on tv also determine what we consider to be beautiful and is the driving productivity towards this recreation for perfection. We spend thousands of dollars and insurmountable time shopping online or at the malls, purchasing all sorts of luster products, outcome nail, hair, facial and botox appointments, education siting arsenal and dispatching particular protocols of what our precedence fame are wearing, appearance and using to subordination slim, youthful and yes, beautiful.
Let's not forget, that there was once a time when we were all mystified by the beautiful reproduction and celebrities, who flawlessly walked the red rugs and flanked the covers of magazine effortlessly, or at least so it seemed. We dreamed approx being them and looking like them, thinking they were born perfectly that way. Thanks to our cultivation fixation with celebrity-life, the shameless and countless invasions of seclusion through actuality tv, the social networks and the "tell-all" craze, we now not only have the idiot and the learning but also access to the once "top secret" sometimes extreme, physical enhancers.
Don't get me wrong, the "pursuit of beauty" doesn't have to mean a cruising to a plastic surgeon, nor is it an elusive commodities accessible to only to the rich and famous. We can all be physically beautiful! The multi-billion dollar cheerfulness commerce has made sure to fulfill our every shine load by bombarding us with a excess of commodities and services geared towards lineup ourselves brains and look younger and more beautiful.The risk and appliances available to ourselves are endless in this department. We have commodities that type us seeming younger, output that makes our essence smoother, moniker that makes our stomachs flat, output that type our lips plumper, commodities that give ourselves fuller hair, commodities that makes our lashes longer and thicker, stylists, eyebrow threaders, lineup artists, stance guidelines that innovations every season, adornments like earrings, necklaces, tattoos, hats etc we all use these assets to enhance our personal shine and attractiveness in some way.
The actuality is however, our determination of splendor is not just roughly exploiting our "sexual capital". It's not just the physical angle of splendor that enamors us. We are in preservation of a covenant between the seen and the unseen - The physical (outer) and the psychological (inner) because they both thrive off each other. I like many, believe that true polish comes from within. Inner shine in my definition, is that undeniable, profound drawing that glow from you and onto the world. It is your aura, your spirit, the impression you leave incubation after someone meets you for the first time. My priest favorite to refer to this intangible, spiritual side of our human feathers as the "inner man" or "woman". Though this "inside beauty" may come easier to some than others, it is the beginning stages to performing this intrinsic recollection for physical dispute or happiness.
If psychologically we can finds the efficiencies and faith to see ourselves as beautiful no matter what, then the dirt would have no selection but to lookout us that way. Any physical shortcoming that we may think we possess can disappear. Possessing internal honor is the foundation of the subroutine of beauty. After all, we know that with era physical cleverness disappears and there are dozens uncontrollable forces that can easily return away or lessen our physical beauty, like a severe misadventure or revulsion for example. Inner depth comes from a deeper place. It oozes from your heart and sanity and serves as a complimentary content to physical beauty.
So why this opportunity to misfire to be beautiful? What lies beneath this so-called pursuit? What is it that moves ourselves into the quest for near perfection? The actuality is, the intensity of brightness is in actuality the occurrences of geniality - they are one in the same. Though Linda refers to this boldness as beings "distinctly American", to me, it is more so, undeniably human. Whether it is a physical or psychological enhancement to ourselves, we are all in pastime for this completeness. It is a dimensions to creature someone bigger and better than we've ever been. It's about transportation out your entrance everyday talent like a rod of sunshine, confident with every step you take. It is a goal, a placement to set, that once achieved, is rewarded with a lifetime of confidence, self assurance, pride, grace, composure and ardor for life.
We therefore cannot deny that we are in a new era, where shine and the sale of it, is no longer an enigmatic, perplexing phenomenon, but rather an manifestation of one's arrogance and self esteem. Beauty has now become a lifestyle, and we have learned that physical radiance cannot pedestal on its own, we can only enhance it. It is only when there is complete synergy between the physical (outer beauty) and the psychological (inner beauty) business in complete share with each other like yin and yang, can we safely opinion we've achieved our items in this vigor of depth and ultimately happiness. https://kokania.com/ 
Inspired by Editor's Note of March Issue of Allure magazine- "The Pursuit of Beauty" by Linda Wells
1 note · View note
ghaw2007 · 6 years
Text
26 Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits
26 Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits
1. Mix up a non-toxic, all-purpose cleaner.
Step aside, cleaning sprays, solutions, and wipes. There’s a new disinfectant in town. Actually, we kid, seeing as apple cider vinegar isn’t new at all. That said, if you haven’t tried using this common kitchen ingredient to help keep your home sparkling and clean, you’re missing out on a non-toxic, odor-absorbing, antibacterial alternative to harsh chemicals. Just mix one part apple cider vinegar with one part water, filter that into a spray bottle, and get to work.  2. Stamp out the stink in any room. Stinky rooms don’t stand a chance against apple cider vinegar, which can take on all manner of smells from smoky cooking to funky bathrooms. To knock out smoky smells in particular, pour the apple cider vinegar into a shallow bowl and place it where the odor is strongest. Leave it out for as long as it takes for the smell to vanish.
3. Make your garden grow—without a single weed. If your green thumb is lacking a little luster, you may want to enlist the aid of apple cider vinegar. It can be used as fertilizer (particularly on plants that love acids, like blueberry bushes and azaleas) and also as a weed killer. Pour it directly on weed-infested areas to stop the garden gremlins in their damaging tracks, and mix 10 ounces of apple cider vinegar (with a five percent acidity) with 10 gallons of water to fertilize soil. Pesticides need not apply.
4. Keep pets flea-free. When you need to keep fleas away from your furry friends, turn to apple cider vinegar for the solution. Dilute it with water (one part of each) and rub the mixture into their fur and work it into their skin to repel those pesky pests. (Do be sure to check with your vet to make sure it’s safe for your pal.)
5. Do away with dandruff. Stop being so flaky, already! With apple cider vinegar, it’s possible. Rinsing your strands with the stuff can actually nix dandruff by changing the pH of your scalp (which halts yeast growth, one of the main dandruff culprits). Plus, it gets rid of greasiness, itchiness, and irritation. Try combining a tablespoon or two in a glass of water and rinsing your hair with the mixture while you’re in the shower. To really target dandruff, combine a quarter-cup apple cider vinegar with a quarter-cup water, pour it into a spray bottle, apply the mixture to your scalp, and leave it on for up to an hour before rinsing.
6. Improve your complexion. Fact: Perfect skin is always in. But that can be a bummer if you’re fighting acne. Take heart, there are plenty of weapons in your battle for clear pores. Though there’s doubt as to whether ACV is a dependable acne-fighter, it may at least kill the bacteria on the surface of your skin. Use it as an astringent (just dilute it and apply it to your face), or use it as a spot treatment to target blemishes. Holistic health experts also suggest taking it orally as well as adding it to an Epsom salt bath to help draw toxins and impurities out of your skin.
7. Swap out your deodorant.  Just as it can freshen up your bathroom, apple cider vinegar can also help keep B.O. at bay. Simply swipe some of it in your underarm area to fight odor-causing bacteria. And don’t worry: The vinegar smell evaporates, so you won’t go around smelling like a salad.
8. Get rid of warts. Though we wish they were exclusive to wicked witches, warts can happen to anyone. When they rear their ugly heads, try using apple cider vinegar to kick this curse. Your plan of action: Douse a cotton ball in the vinegar and secure it to the affected area overnight.
9. Relieve burnt skin.  Between the stinging, peeling, and red-hot skin, there are few things worse than a really bad sunburn. Apple cider vinegar, to the rescue! Add about a cup of the good stuff to your bath water to help soothe the burn.
10. Fade ugly bruises. Whether their arrival is a mystery (as in, where the heck did that come from?) or really strongly announced (ouch—that’ll leave a mark!), bruises hit us hard, and once they do, they linger. The solution? Fade the purplish-bluish hues by smoothing on some apple cider vinegar—its anti-inflammatory properties help minimize the painful-looking tint.
11. Whiten your teeth. In case your pearly whites need a little brightening boost, turn to apple cider vinegar for the sparkling solution. As it turns out, working it into your teeth and then rinsing may lead to a whiter grin. You can also try using it as a mouthwash—dentists suggest combining two parts water to one part ACV and swishing it around for about a minute.
12. Banish bad breath. Easily one of the most embarrassing commonplace hygiene issues, dragon breath can be slayed with apple cider vinegar. How? It’s thought to kill the bacteria that cause odor—just gargle with it or sip a teaspoon to reap the fresh-breath benefits.
13. Deodorize your feet. Just as it can help battle body odor, apple cider vinegar can also keep stinky feet under control, and it’s all thanks to its ability to balance the pH of your skin. By doing so, it works against the bacteria that are responsible for that less-than-pleasant foot odor. Splash some ACV onto a paper towel or baby wipes and wipe those toes down.
14. Treat your skin after shaving. Give your shaved skin a little TLC with ACV. Diluted with water (you’ll want to do one part apple cider vinegar and one part water), this solution can help soothe your skin. And remember: the smell of this natural aftershave will dissipate with a little time!
15. Mix up condiments (vinaigrettes, sauces, and marinades). Probably most of us first meet apple cider vinegar in its condiment form. And with good reason: It’s an excellent ingredient to liven up vinaigrettes, sauces, and marinades. It pairs perfectly with apricots, can flavor kale chips, and more!
16. Make your own tasty juice.  While drinking apple cider vinegar in general is linked to a slew of health benefits, you can also create your own concoctions to sip on. After all, why swallow it solo when you can pair it with much more palatable ingredients, like grape juice, honey, or grapefruit juice?
17. Add a punch of flavor to soups.  Why should salads get all the love? Apple cider vinegar can also add just the right punch of flavor to soups. Try adding it in a veggie soup, like this root vegetable one.
18. Boost your baking game. Yes, way! We wouldn’t have guessed that apple cider vinegar would be a welcome addition to baked goods, but, as it turns out, vinegar in general can help give batters a little lift. And because its mild flavor is undetectable (and may even enhance the flavor of other ingredients) in sweets, it’s an especially good option for those homemade treats.
19. Soothe an upset stomach. When your stomach is feeling less than stellar (i.e. you’re constipated, have food poisoning, are bloated, etc.), drinking an apple cider vinegar and water mixture may help set it straight, thanks to the antibacterial and antiviral properties found in ACV.
20. Help relieve muscle soreness. Every workout warrior needs some seriously relief from achy muscles. Some suggest that acetic acid, a component in apple cider vinegar, can soothe sore muscles when applied topically. While science doesn’t necessarily back this up, we’d say it’s definitely worth using this over regular lotion (or Tiger Balm!) when our muscles are screaming for a rubdown.
21. Stop the itch, stat. Whether your scratching is due to a bug bite, poison ivy, or even jellyfish stings, apple cider vinegar can help with these painful and uncomfortable side effects. Just apply the solution directly to your itchy area. 22. Help prevent diabetes.  As of 2012, 29.1 million Americans had diabetes. Considering the gravity of those numbers, every little bit of prevention helps, and ingesting apple cider vinegar might be another small step to keep from joining that statistic. Research suggests sipping ACV helps improve insulin sensitivity (particularly in those who are insulin-resistant), which, in turn, may delay or prevent type 2 diabetes.
23. Soothe a sore throat. Throat killing you—or giving signs that it will within a few days? Don’t worry, you’ve got an all-natural germ-fighter in your corner: apple cider vinegar. Mix a quarter cup of ACV with the same amount of warm water and get your gargle on. Doing so creates an acidic environment that may stop the icky cold-causing germs from thriving in your throat. Another mixture to try: warm water, ACV, cayenne pepper, and honey. Drink that one up!
24. Clear your sinuses. There are few things more infuriating (and exhausting) than a stuffed-up nose. Clear your sinuses—and get ready to breathe easier—by sipping on a home remedy of water and ACV. Just as it helps fight sore throat-causing germs, it may also stop bacteria from growing in your sinuses. Plus, its potassium content could help thin all that lovely mucus that’s made itself at home in your nose.
25. Detox, detox, detox.  While we’re wary of detox diets (we prefer these real foods that have the same effect), adding in a splash or two of apple cider vinegar to your meals may improve lymph circulation (which can help build immunity and fight disease).
26. Feel more energized. Ditch those bottled energy drinks! (You know they’re really not good for you.) If you’re hitting a slump, try mixing up a natural booster—one that includes apple cider vinegar, which contains potassium and enzymes. Those health boosters may help rocket you into a higher gear. Try simply mixing it together with water (2 teaspoons ACV per 2 cups of water), and add some honey if you want a little hint of sweetness.
http://musicbanter.com/song-writing-lyrics-poetry/79770-ghaw2007s-lyrics-collection.html http://futureproducers.com/forums/production-techniques/songwriting-and-lyricism/ghaw2007s-lyrics-523656 http://musesongwriters.com/forums/index.php?/topic/65827-ghaw2007s-lyrics http://boards.soapoperanetwork.com/topic/55799-ghaw2007s-lyrics http://justusboys.com/forum/threads/435561-ghaw2007-s-Lyrics http://gayheaven.org/showthread.php?t=536605 http://allthelyrics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159439 http://writerscafe.org/ghaw/writing http://songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=11560.0
0 notes
ladyonly01-blog · 6 years
Text
Several ways to distinguish platinum [email protected]
Body color identification method: the density of platinum than gold, from the weight can be more quickly to platinum and gold and other metal distinction. Under normal circumstances, the fineness of the relatively high platinum jewelry surface was green and white, shiny soft. Platinum Ingredients: Platinum, Platinum, abbreviated as Pt or Plat, Pm. Today, in the jewelry industry, Knockoff Hermes Clic Clac H Bracelet mainly with platinum that platinum. In the current market, Pt900 and Pt950 platinum jewelry is more common, like Pt900 on the purity of 90%. In general, manufacturers will be in their own production of jewelry on a clear logo. Mercury identification method: mercury identification method means that the mercury is applied to the jewelry, if found that mercury is not attached, then the jewelry is really white. By fire to distinguish the truth: the use of alcohol lamps will be red gold jewelry, to be cool and found that the purity of platinum jewelry color is about 70%, gray purity of about 90%, the same color purity of platinum in more than 95% , Black is the counterfeit goods. Fashion pendants, couple on the ring, magnificent wrist ornaments, personalized earrings … … If you pay attention will find that the proportion of pure gold is not large, occupy the majority are K gold jewelry, especially those inlaid with colored gem Of the style. Jewelry custom often used, are K gold. Why is K gold on the jewelry so popular? Gold has a characteristic of its own relatively soft, so it is difficult to mosaic made of more beautiful jewelry style. Especially with gold inlaid pearls, precious stones and jade and other precious stones, easy to lose. The ancients found in the pure gold by adding a small amount of silver, zinc, copper and other metals can increase the hardness and toughness of gold, and then produce a wide range of gold ornaments. This gold jewelry in the gold content of the unit is the “gold”, English for Karat or Carat, referred to as “K”, so also called K gold, 1K said gold content of 4.167%; China’s market is Fake Hermes Leather Bracelet the most common “18K gold “, Jewelry should be printed on the mark” 18K “. 24K gold is often considered pure gold, known as “thousands of gold.” As the saying goes, “gold is not enough red”, the general gold jewelry contains at least 1% of the following other metals. Pure gold itself exudes a more gorgeous golden luster, but after the incorporation of other metals, the color changes greatly. K gold can be prepared according to the needs of a variety of colors, such as gold and copper mixture is red, become red K gold. In the international popular K gold jewelry all kinds of colors are, orange, apple green, champagne color, red, blue, yellow, black, milky white and other, collectively referred to as color K gold jewelry, and the most common is Yellow and white. The eternal platinum wedding ring carries the most important memories and sweet times in the life of the two men, the most important wedding of the new people. Platinum wedding ring is now regarded as mass consumer goods, but for many ordinary people, the platinum is not enough understanding, and therefore the lack of selection of platinum skills. The following is the most simple and simple to buy platinum tips. one look”. Look to remember a simple formula: 1. As marked with gold as 9999, only marked PT950 was considered platinum! 2. All marked 750, replica Cartier jewelry regardless of what the preceding symbol is, are all 18K (18 divided by 24 equals 75%)! 3.18K platinum and no platinum! If you buy a real platinum, then the identification of the certificate tray column will be marked with PT950 marked, like the 9999 gold. Because only the PT950 has international standards, that is to say all fair, jewelers are afraid to build times. From the perspective of spending power, what kind of jewelry can be bought. But there are two points to consider: First, non-standard color after the care service may encounter difficulties, it is difficult to find matching with the fineness; Second, from the hedging point of view, the standard fineness easy to cash. The following are the same as the ” Two “weigh”. Consumers can also weigh the platinum jewelry by weighing, because platinum is the most dense and most heavy metals in all precious metals. Three “cable”. Purchase the entire Chinese invoice, and ask the seller to provide jewelry name, jewelry and material name and weight parameters. Star wearing platinum jewelry shine the 83rd Oscar February 27, 2011, Los Angeles Kodak theater star-studded, the 83rd Oscar awards ceremony was held. From Amy Adams’ Emerald Platinum Necklace to Mila Cunis’s Diamond Platinum Earrings, Hollywood’s first-line actresses have chosen fake Van Cleef &Arpels jewelry platinum jewelry to appear at the year’s grandest awards ceremony. Platinum natural white color and never fade the quality of both with diamonds or colored stones, can get bright and stunning results. Platinum as the red carpet on the stars with the most ideal jewelry, witness the stars in the life of the important moments of precious moments. Natalie Boman × Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Ring With the “black swan” gains the best actress Natalie Boman (Natalie Portman) Although pregnant in the body, but still elegant appearance ceremony ceremony, purple dress with platinum ring, the happiness and achievements written in Face. Anne Hathaway * Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Necklace, Ring, Earrings As the moderator of this ceremony, Anne Hathaway (Anne Hathaway) chose a red embarked on a red carpet, white skin makeup red lips and red nail polish, accompanied by bright platinum necklace, rings and earrings, Highlight self-confidence and elegance. Amy Adams × Cartier Platinum Diamond Necklace, Earrings, Watches Emerald and pure platinum with the perfect match, together with the blue sequins dress outline, Amy Adams (Amy Adam) molded into a flawless peerless beauty. Harry Berry × Neil Lane Diamond Diamond Earrings, Ring Black pearl Harry Berry (Halle Berry) This choice of beige yarn dress looks feminine, platinum earrings and diamond ring will be her charming show undoubtedly. Nicole Kidman × Fred Leighton Platinum Diamond Ring Nicole Kidman (Nicole Kidman) white embroidery satin dress, with 13 carat platinum diamond ring, noble without losing the atmosphere. Mira Cunisi × Neil Lane Platinum Diamond Ring, Earrings, Bracelet Purple mopping skirt will Mila Kunis (Mila Kunis) dress like the goddess of Athens, with platinum rings, earrings and bracelets, noble and mighty. Sandra Bullock × Harry Winston Platinum Diamond Earrings, Bracelets The last actress replica Hermes jewelry Sandra Bullock (Sandra Bullock) dressed in red simple dress, with pure platinum earrings and bracelets, highlight the atmosphere grace. Affectionate in February, for her to send this special and eternal gift, will be in exchange for her bright allure smile. Was awakened by the diamonds, turned into the world’s unique love of the letter, to true to pure. Remember this moment of eternal moments, let the diamonds go with you to prove this sweet, eternal, miraculous love. Only for your heart only. Diamond love letter to true to pure Love is believed to be in harmony The flowers are divided into two halves, into the side of the earrings, even if the distance, but also spend time. Inlaid fine broken diamond shape under the decorated, elegant and bright, unparalleled. Diamond love letter to true to pure Love is pure like seeds to send sprouts The seedlings broke out and the seeds turned into crystal diamond bells. Careful care, care of the hearts of pure fresh sprouts. Platinum solid color small trees gradually grow, leaves each diamond, make it extraordinary replica Van Cleef jewelry significance. Diamond love letter to true to pure Love is accompanied by lingering life Pure gold tree vine light wrapped rhyme full of precious stones. Full of fine diamond leaves, in the gem shine on the level of changeable. You have me I have you. Diamond love letter to true to pure Love is to give you the best of all this Complex craftsmanship to create a breathtaking beauty, give you no more than enough. The lake-like gorgeous heart is surrounded by beautiful lilies and eight blue gem petals. Take this touching beauty, to the lover in the neck. Diamond love letter to true to pure Love is the promise of time to make it more eye-catching Gold and silver two-color diamond embraced each other, a symbol of the sun and the moon alternately. The heavy water fake Cartier jewelry droplets are covered by two layers of fine diamond layers, from shallow to deep. Years of change, timeless. Like our love.
0 notes