#so many idea!!!! so little time!!!! so limited energy!!!!! xp

[creativebrainrot]

slowing down on the art for a bit but ive got some stuff left to complete (nsfw memes 👀👀 and another portrait i started cause i was feeling like shit) art hibernation just means i actually play gw2 for once instead of drawing gwyn, again lul

[bogkeep]

Hey! I'm the one who asked the poorly worded art process question. I'm here to give it another try by being more specific. The problem is . . . that's hard. Because that was about a specific as I can get, since I kind of want to know everything about how your art works.

Big things, like how you come up with ideas, or how you design characters. But small things, too, like what tools you use for drawing, how you balance between traditional and digital art, and how you decide what color to use for your unique and beautiful line art.

I want to be more specific so you can answer, but the question in my head is too vague and broad for me to be specific about it. So . . . here are some subquestions of my question, I guess! Maybe that helps?

Sorry this is so weird, and thank you, your art is amazing

first of all, thank you so much <3

and yes, this is far more answerable! i hope i can satiate some of your hunger for insight without writing a whole book.

HOW DO I COME UP WITH IDEAS?

this is obviously going to be very different for everyone. i very rarely have to dig for ideas or sit down and brainstorm, unless of course i am trying to achieve something very specific, like fulfill art contest criteria or working on a commission. my brain is very visually wired, so a lot of my ideas literally just pop up in my head (i know of several artists with aphantasia - some people don't have any visuals in their head at all and I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THAT'S LIKE AND I AM IN AWE OF THESE ARTISTS), sometimes i see a character or character design and im like HNNNG i need to draw them, or i just... have a concept i really want to Exist and i'm going to figure out how.

my biggest problem is that often, when i get an idea i want to DRAW IT, NOW NOW NOWNOWNOW, and that's just Not Feasible. sometimes because i'm Literally In Bed, sometimes because i have too many things i need to do or draw first... but i need to clear up space in my head, because my Urge To Draw will be like, beeping and whirring until i satisfy it... so i write it down on my TO DRAW-list! it's a real list that exists on my phone and i have to use it frequently. if i keep scrolling down i start finding weird notes that i have NO idea are supposed to mean anymore, but that's fine. i can't satisfy every Art Urge. sometimes i need to let them pass.

HOW DO I DESIGN CHARACTERS?

this one might vary a bit, but it can often be boiled down to "i sketch around until i figure something that Works." many of my characters, especially my older characters, became characters by accident when i kept drawing them over and over and i was like Ah I Like Drawing You... You Exist Now. that's how sparrow spellcaster happened, at the very least. this could happen because i had school and i would focus in school by doodling/sketching while listening to class. since i no longer go to school, pretty much all of my new characters are far more intentional. Timian and Vinta specifically exist as a result of a "favourite character fusion" challenge, and a lot of iphimery characters started with a Purpose rather than just harnessing the vibe of something i drew multiple times without thinking.

it helps to write down elements or tropes i want to include, like "sturdy-looking" or "VILLAIN OF EVIL SCARY MAGICS but it's a little girl and the dark magic is bright lightning and not shadows" or something. it can vary from a tiny visual detail to their role in the story. whatever i want to Achieve. my Intent. because my brain works so visually, i just really need to sketch somethign repeatedly until i nail it and can be like Yes That's It.

sketchbooks look a little messy but that’s what they’re for.

WHAT TOOLS DO I USE

for digital art, i’m currently using an ipad pro and procreate. i use a lot of the brushes that came installed, like Mercury is my primary lineart brush, and Moorilla is my primary sketching brush, but i also buy a lot of custom brushes on the hunt for More Delicious Textures (DAUB has a lot of good ones, especially if you want some that imitate traditional art). i have also used Huion and XP-pen tablets and generally recommend them, as well as clip studio paint as an art program (i love it very much and if it wasn’t subscription-based on ipad i would still be using it).

for traditional art, mostly just whatever sketchbook i have + my trusty mechanical pencil. i mean i have two: one with softer lead (it comes out darker) and 0,7 mm thickness, and one that’s 0,5 and harder lead for more light sketching, or if i’m going to line it with ink.

i also have a trusty pentel brush pen that i love DEARLY and feel bad for not having used in a while for reasons i will get to.

when i work on calendar pieces traditionally, i like to draw lines with ink - i use a dip pen with exchangeable nibs - and then color with watercolors. i have several sets because they’re all slightly different and i want the Range.

i sometimes travel with a little sketchbook in my bag and an assortment of pens, so that i can sketch Anytime, Anywhere. i think doodling with a pen can be very useful because you gotta become comfortable with the mistakes and imperfections and keep going anyway. if i doodle at work that’s the tools i have -  regular ball pens and a bunch of paper lying around.

HOW DO I BALANCE BETWEEN DIGITAL AND TRADITIONAL ART?

currently, i... don’t, really. it was easier when i had school, and i would just doodle freely and then maybe use some of my sketches as thumbnails or concept ideas. it’s harder now that i need to intentionally sit down with my sketchbook, and tbh... the ipad works very well for sketching. it’s so CONVENIENT and i have WORK all the time and my time to create art has become much more limited than it was. i miss going to my weirdo art high school where we would try out a whole bunch of different tools and methods. sure, yes, i had to paint with Acrylics My Beloathed, but getting to play around in different mediums is VERY valuable.

i genuinely want to be able to make more time and space for non-digital art again, but i just don’t have the ability to right now. it’s also different now that i’ve moved away from my parent’s place - i used to have an enormous desk and my mother has a large collection of art tools and there was a lot more storage space for whatever i created. digital art is very convenient and very accessible. ah well!

HOW DO I DECIDE ON THE COLOR FOR MY LINEART?

i usually line in black or a very dark color, and when i’m done coloring + shading i might play around with the colors and see what works. if you lock the layer you can just throw all the spaghetti at the wall you want. i decide on whatever fits the piece. i tend to be pretty fast and loose about it too, sometimes you can probably spot parts of my lineart that have slightly mismatchy color, but it’s like... done is better than perfect! i don’t have the energy to overlook every single pixel of my piece or else i would drive myself utterly mad.

HOPE THIS ANSWERS ANYTHING AT ALL!! THANKS FOR ASKING!!!

[firebirdsdaughter]

Heh heh, whoops…

… Realised I forgot to do a Ryusoulger Raw post.

So… Y’all get to hear my initial reactions to the subbed version! Yay! XD

Let’s a-go!

In no particular order and w/ many typos:

Naohisa peeling the banana for Ui bc she’s so busy staring. XD Ui, I know Asuna is beautiful, and the boys, too, but please remember to eat?

Well, that’s either really convenient, or Naohisa knows more than he’s letting on. This is Sentai. It could be either.

Aw, poor Melto. Come here, I’ll give you a hug. ^^ Sometimes I’m a good mother.

I think I already waxed about why I love the way Banba immediately, like, flies to this guy’s side in the tags of Ryuu’s gifset, but it still holds. Believes he can’t trust people and that kindness is weakness, but still can’t stop himself. I am really hoping for an episode/something way down the line where he has a ‘I would have turned into a monster w/out Touwa and the rest of you’ moment. Might just write one myself, eventually. ^^

And the coincidence, one of the true heroes of Toku, saving the day is also still hilarious. Like, if Banba had been one block over.

Why was he even on this street to begin w/?

Why is Touwa here? I find it hard to believe Banba would at all be interested.

No, actually, I know why. Bc plot.

Aw, he came bc he loves you two and is constantly anxious. Melto is absolutely the type of person who is afraid to let the people he loves out of his sight bc what if they didn’t look both ways before crossing the street and got hit by a truck???? And I doubt Biker Dad’s death helped that at all. Kou and Asuna are all he’s got left of his ‘family’ and he’s secretly terrified of losing them, too. Hey, Melto, I think I just got an idea for an angst tidbit for you, and I’m really sorry.

Aaaaand the youngest brothers are at it again. XD Dorks.

My ‘age’ order for this family is Naohisa, Banba, Melto, Asuna, Kou, Touwa and Ui. Age in quotes bc obviously the canon ages are completely wild. But I think I’ve done the fam break down before, so I won’t go into it again. ^^

I mean, gotta hand it to Wyzul. It’s a situation where acting blatantly weird and out of place works. Like, it’s a legit acting job. People in special events/games. Ren fairs. Yes, he’s acting really evil and suspicious, but that’s easily explainable as that being the character. Another pretty good plan. Very Sentai, but actually a good plan.

OH GOD NO! IT’S A MIMIC! DX

I don’t actually play Dark Souls, but…

Okay, but I wouldn’t be getting too comfy, yet. You’re missing one, and he happens to be the most stab-happy out of all of them. Like, I’m sorry, but as a villain, I would be celebrating while Banba was unaccounted for. I’d be checking the back stairwell.

This confirms that the chibis are merely going in colour order and have no bearing on the focus character.

Mother¡Melto makes another appearance, in a small way. ^^

I don’t know, Asuna. Given that none of you remember how you got here, I think it’s very valid of Melto to fear this was a Druidon trap.

Kou takes a moment to look majestic. XD HAve you been taking lessons from Banba? ^^

This is so obviously suspicious. Like. It’s obviously magic. Touwa and Asuna win the doofus award this ep. At least Kou figured it out eventually.

Touwa is the super winner of the award, though. Asuna had the sense to snap to it when told there were Druidon. XD

Honestly, she probably needs the protein and calories. Her super strength might mean she burns through energy faster than other people.

Actually, I dunno if that makes sense.

Mother¡Melto again. XD ‘Don’t eat mystery meat!’ is kind of like he’s telling her not to take food from strangers…

Yup, Touwa’s a dumb. ^^ I love how in the character blog, Yuito was like ‘he would have gotten scolded if his brother was there.’ XD Probably one of the reasons they didn’t want Banba in Wonderland w/ them. A) he would have snapped Touwa out of it too soon, and B) given how the chests open in their own, they didn’t want to reveal too much about his past, I guess? Though I wish they would tell us at least a little more. Keep it slow, absolutely, but I’m hoping for some more concrete hints soon.

A for effort, Melto. You tried.

Also, oh, Kou. ^^ Cutie. So it is limited—bc they had to stay trapped in the ‘box,’ it couldn’t actually grant Kou’s wish. But it sure tried. Kinda like w/ that Yummy that was destroying people’s dreams when it tried to attack Eiji, and the world came out of his mind.

Aw, he’s fine. The boy is durable. ^^

Kou, now is the time when you assume this is not the real world, you dork. XD

Aw, did Banba help clean up? Actually, there’s no indication if he did or not, but it’s sweet to think he did. ^^

I mean, he’s got a point. It could have a backlash. My recommendation would be to poke it first. Though since Kou crashed into it before, it’d probably just be impervious…

Oh, don’t remind him of that, that was (obviously unintentionally) kinda insensitive of her… Well, it did say that she sometimes has a habit of saying the wrong thing/speaking so bluntly she has trouble communicating… We haven’t really seen that yet, but I think it’s kind of coming into play here, since Melto’s bio, and this ep, establish that Melto is self conscious and doubts himself in comparison to the others… So that probably hurt him a lot  more than she intended it too.

But bc he’s Melto, he didn’t communicate that, so she had no way of knowing and no chance to reassure him she didn’t mean it that way.

God, Banba’s got a compulsive apologising streak, Melto has an inferiority complex, neither likes admitting hurt/weakness, esp to people they care about… And then there’s Asuna being too blunt and saying thing w/out thinking, Kou and Touwa are probably in the ‘bottle things up’ boat, too, just of the Stepford Smiler/Snarker variety… Any more of my quirks you’d like to spread out amongst the team, Toei? Like, maybe Gold is constantly terrified he’s bothering everyone?

Sorry (exhibit A XD) that got a little nonsensical. Right now it’s mainly Banba, Melto, and Asuna who are exhibiting some of my habits (apologising [for ex. rather than thanking someone], a slight inferiority complex compared to more “successful” friends, an in ability to read social cues and saying things w/out thinking).

And I love them for it. DX Really gotta write more Melto now!

Aaaaaaaaand… Now I’m crying all over again. DX I mean, hi Biker Dad and all, but poor Melto… TT^TT

This poor baby… DX Like, you can tell that for a fraction of a second, he’s almost like ‘oh my god, you’re alive?!?!?’ And… Then the memory hits him. DX

And then he promptly logics himself out to ‘I’m hallucinating.’ Oh, baby… DX

I know it would’ve broken the illusion, but… I wish Melto could’ve hugged him. Let the boy hug his Biker Dad. DX

Or, if not, can someone please hug someone??? Please?!?!?

Aw, he’s scared, though. I mean, I totally think he was the anxious, ‘oh my god what if I turn around for a moment and they fall of a cliff?!?’ sort of person before, but losing their Masters magnified that. He loves them so much he was afraid of something happening to them before, but now that something terrible has happened to someone else he loves, it’s even worse.

Basically, he was already terrified of something bad happening to the people he loved, and then something did, validating that terror.

Inferiority complex probably didn’t help. It’s not exactly resentment toward people perceived as ‘better’ (though there is some in it), but feels like a failure on the part of the one w/ the complex for not being ‘good enough’ or able to ‘catch up.’ He knew they were good at fighting, but was terrified by their recklessness and feared he might not be strong enough to help them one day, or something. Not sure any of that made sense.

I do like the idea of Biker Dad inside the Blue RyuSoul just being like, ‘oh no, Melto is worrying himself into a corner, maybe it will help if I astral project and give him a pep talk.’ Might be cute if the Masters’ souls are still semi ‘present’ or ‘aware’ in the RyuSouls.

…

… Ooooooo. I just got an idea. Kinda like in that Magiranger episode. Like, the trio get trapped in some ‘magical dimension’ or something again, and, like, the Masters are somehow there, or their souls come out of the RyuSouls somehow… Anyway, could have something like when… Houka, I think it was, didn’t want to leave that place bc it seemed like their mother was there. Could also include friendship bc maybe the final straw for them finding the will to go isn’t just ‘we need to protect the world’ but also, on a more personal level, the Tatsuis and the brothers? Like, if they realise that the boys are getting overwhelmed in the real world, esp if the brothers are partially fighting to try and rescue them, and are about to get defeated, and meanwhile Ui’s in the line of fire bc she’s trying to help civilians and doing everything she can, too… Could be cute. And heartbreaking.

That was a bad explanation, I’ll try to be more concise later.

Why… Is he explaining this?

Again. I wouldn’t be celebrating while mister handsome murder boy the Majestic Knight is still at large.

I like how it’s still saying ‘here, here.’

Wow, Melto can jump!

Oooo. They came out of the fire! Cool effect.

I’d question how Biker Dad knows this, but he’s dead, so maybe he’s omniscient now. I dunno. I’m inclined to give more leeway to people knowing weird things if they’re dead. Bc they’re no longer tied to this plane, ya know?

Anyway.

…

……

……… Butt. DX

AAAAH! DX Poor baby. He’s all like ‘I did it, dad!’ and briefly forgets that it was an vision, and then of course Biker Dad is gone, and it… TT^TT

Ah, yes. The perfect way to get me to stop crying. Cut directly from sad, introspective Melto to Banba tenderly caressing the lid of some random box. XD

Now, I will not grow out of that joke. XP Ryusoulger here, making me jealous of inanimate objects like pros.

Must everything he does be so very attractive? And by that I mean sexy? But for some reason I am very self-conscious about that word???

Touwa still wins the super doof award.

And now, Melto does math. I think.

XD Kou’s crash into the dome was useful! Though I’m impressed Melto could have any estimation of what the height of that was. ^^

I really like the little collars of the suits. I really do.

AH. I FIGURED IT OUT. THE LITTLE ‘LIFE BLOBS’ ARE SUPPOSED TO REPRESENT THE MINUSAUR!

(pictures at the bottom)

CUTE.

XD Using the Minusaur’s power against it. ^^ Nice going Melto.

I guess it’s not technically him piloting alone—though he does seem to be the one in control…

XD Wyzul and Crayon’s reactions are so funny. ^^

Touwa just lying on the grou w/ his arms folded is still funny.

Banba just… Freaking teleports behind Kou. How did he even find them? Did he walk down the street carrying the box while fully transformed? XD

Banba interrogating the mooks is hilarious bc, esp in most recent years, they can’t actually talk. The most recent exception I can think of is Kyuranger’s mooks.

XD The absolutely unnecessarily fancy sword twirling he does just to point it in the other direction. <3

I mean, I guess it might seem a little silly, but… Isn’t there a belief in Shinto that all things have souls, even inanimate objects? So… Not so far afield, really. Though that does kinda make it sadder that Banba just smashed it. DX Requiescat in pace, antique miniature garden box. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Most easily defeated Mimic. Ever.

Asuna and Kou are either staring into my soul, or thinking about how cool Banba is, and I find both to be valid.

Touwa, don’t be mean. DX Ah, dorks.

This scene is really cute. Y’all here turning into a family w/out noticing, between the younger sibs teasing Melto and then goofing off among themselves, Banba just walking behind them like a tired babysitter and even shooting a look at Melto like he’s trying to make sure Blue’s still w/ them… Cuties.

Also, Touwa bouncing. ^^ <3

The soft piano version of the theme song definitely helps, too. ^^

That hug is still available if you want it, Melto.

And yes, I’d like to think it was. ^^

Still wondering what was up w/ that hooded person. They’re in the opening. They can’t just forget they exist! What happened in the rest of that secene w/ the brothers? Not even Touwa has mentioned it. Did they get their memories of the encounter wiped? Or is there something more?

Preview:

I like the opening shot of Asuna playing a carnival game while the boys watch. Like, it’s so cute and family-y. Melto’s so excited for her like a proud mom and Kou seems to trying to perfect his strategy. XD

Asuna once again finds herself talking people out of… That.

At this point, I don’t care how short that Banba sulking scene is or how little it relates to the plot. I just want to see it. ^^

That’s all, folks! Virtual mochi for anyone who read all that! I really liked this episode, and I’m glad for Melto getting a chance to be very heartbreaking, too. Next episode is an Asuna ep, and while I’m a little cagey about it bc of the short summary we saw at first, I’m willing to give the show the benefit of the doubt and not jump to conclusions about how they’re going to handle it. Hoping we’ll see Anky Mom, too, though there haven’t been any shots of her in the previews… Well, it wouldn’t make much sense if they didn’t eventually bring her back in some way. Still hoping for more concrete info about the brothers’, and specifically Banba’s past. Not all at once, but you could slowly start giving us more. Though it’s not that pressing, and is mainly bc I’m an impatient baby—they’ve got time to do it. And then there’s mysterious hooded person who is in the opening. Gaisoulg? Master Gold? Probably too old to be Gold, but who knows. It does seems strange that not even Touwa, the more friendly of the two, has brought it up to the trio. You’d assume he’d mention ‘oh, yeah, mysterious cloaked man came and sought us out and [something something]’ Makes me very suspicious of cloaked man. Did he wipe their memories? Threaten them? Just plan ask them to keep him a secret? Is he friend of foe? Is he Naohisa? Who knows. But I’d like some clues. At some point.

Lastly, the screenshots I promised, of the life blobs, and the thing everyone else probably already noticed:

[signetofworlds]

The Rolling Tide (Yog-Sothoth)

(art by Satibalzane)

I was mesmerized by the rolling tide

I lay on that shore and gazed into the skies Like a shooting star, my dream was gone I made up my mind I don't want to wake up

-Markus Toivonen, “Celestial Bond”

On all worlds I have visited, the name of Yog-Sothoth is known within the hearts of the populace. Although few could utter it, every intelligent being implicitly understands the concept of a cosmic order, a binding force behind conceivable reality that sits so far beyond their science and rationale as to be incomprehensible but that remains undeniable in its omnipresence. This wholeness is the true name of my inscrutable master, with Yog-Sothoth being nothing more than a simple shorthand utilized by those possessing humanoid tongues and a (mostly) linear understanding of spacetime.

When choosing a religion (if they are even afforded the freedom to do so), most potential disciples will stress the idea of a personal relationship with their deity. They cling to the idea that Osiris or Asmodeus or whatever other strange and mighty being they throw their prayers at cares about their dedication, or at the very least appreciates their contribution. The Outer Gods do not operate in this way, do not trifle with the answering of prayers and observation of rites. Many a poor soul has deluded themself into thinking that their bloody sacrifices somehow matter to Cthulhu or Shub-Niggurath, and never once do I suspect that their beloved masters ever noticed.

One cannot help but ask, then, why we disciples of the Elder Mythos wield powers which can rival or even surpass the delivered-with-a-smile spells of more palatable divinities. As one who has tapped into Yog-Sothoth’s incredible abilities with relative frequency over the last few eons, the best answer I can provide is that beings of the Elder Mythos are powerful enough to exude tremendous divine magic without their noticing. Raw magical energies of obscene magnitude flow from the wake of an Outer God’s path, which is why so many who are exposed to these mind-boggling forces wind up with their minds very thoroughly boggled. When I call upon the complex and incredibly powerful esoterica that enables many of my miracles, I am little more than an ant carrying off crumbs which fall from a great multiversal picnic basket.

The divine magic of a being such as Yog-Sothoth is only powered by belief insofar as one’s personal discipline shapes these energies into a comprehensible form. Whereas most divine spellcasters see their devotion as a source of strength, to us it is a crucial limiter without which our minds would completely break. The immense strength of will one finds in disciples of the Outer Gods is what anchors us to earth, for without such filters of mental stamina we would all be reduced to hysteric babbling (a fate I have seen forced upon too many and that I would wish on nobody). The sagacity of most disciples ties them to immortal, but it keeps us disciples of the cosmos anchored to the mortal.

The question then arises as to why I, a reasonably sane individual by most accounts, would constantly risk losing myself when there are so many more benign gods out there willing to hand over power. The simple answer is that I’m too skeptical to pledge myself to a finite entity, a being that was born from something and will one day pass into nothingness. Even as a child, I could never muster a prayer to any god which the priests explained as having a plan for me, because that meant forcing my view of the universe to revolve around a being which was either finite or petty enough to be miffed if I didn’t do what its priests told me to. Harnessing of the Gate and Key’s power garners not the entity’s attention nor its respect, just as the forces of gravity and magnetism care nothing about how you use them. I approach divine magic much in the same manner that I approach arcane magic, utilizing understanding garnered through study in order to expand my perspective and capabilities within the universe, caring not for concepts such as good or bad but rather craving an empirical appraisal of what lies before me. This of course begs the question of why I would utilize divine magic at all, and my answer is that I am not one to waste perfectly functional reality-warping powers. Ever since my studies of the Dark Tapestry first produced a Sanctuary Spell, I’ve found great use in tapping these energies which even the most knowledgeable arcanists fail to manifest. 

The biggest draw for the worship of Yog-Sothoth is none of these, however. What swells the entity’s congregation is the simple fact that once you learn of The Gate and Key’s existence, there is simply nowhere else you can sensibly turn. All other faiths are ruined for you, ruined by the fact that whatever god is slapping you on the back can’t hold a candle to the reality-defining force that is Yog-Sothoth. Disciples are drawn to power, even if that power can’t be bothered to acknowledge the planet you just sacrificed to get its attention.

Besides, taking an hour every morning to siphon a smidgen of eldritch might from an infinitely intelligent, infinitely powerful, infinitely-nonchalant-about-your-existence entity gives one some distinct perspective on your place in the universe.

Yog-Sothoth, The Gate and Key

Alignment

CE

Pantheon

Outer Gods

Areas of Concern

Gates, Space, Time

Domains Darkness, Chaos, Evil, Knowledge, Travel, Void Subdomains Dark Tapestry, Exploration, Memory, Night, Portal, Stars, Thought Favored Weapon Dagger (which is to say that he doesn’t have one. Daggers are just convenient for sacrifices) Symbol Black spiral Sacred Animal(s) None Sacred Color(s) None Obedience Draw out a series of arcane symbols in ink, chalk, or blood while meditating upon the finite nature of your own existence (honestly, if you’ve gotten this far, it shouldn’t be too hard). Gain a +2 insight bonus on all knowledge checks.

Divine Gift The recipient learns of the perfect path to success in regards to one specific goal or task, gaining a +4 insight bonus on all d20 rolls made as part of trying to complete that goal for 1 day. (Note: This “Gift” is not usually the result of Yog-Sothoth taking a liking to you. Every time I or someone else has obtained this gift, it is a consequence of unleashing some particularly powerful and out-there form of magic tied to Spacetime. This is, also how the Signet of Worlds was created).

Boons - Deific Obedience

Evangelist

1: Temporal Initiate: Burst of Insight 3/day, Ally Across Time 2/day, Haste 1/day

2: Magical Insights (Su): The character learns a new spell of every level they are capable of casting, adding them to their spells known or to their source of prepared spells (such as a spellbook or familiar). These spells must be those on the character’s spell list.

3: Facet of the Eternal (Su): You gain a single feat as a bonus feat. You must meet the prerequisites for this feat, but may exchange it for another feat that you also meet the prerequisites for whenever you perform your obedience.

Exalted 1: Spacetime Insight: Hermean Potential 3/day, Twisted Space 2/day, Blink 1/day

2: Probability Mastery (Su): Whenever you roll % dice to determine the effects of a spell or class ability on yourself, you may roll twice and take whichever result you choose. 3: Traveler of the Gates (Su): As a move action, you may teleport up to your movement speed, or four times your movement speed as a full-round action. In addition, you may increase or decrease the size of any portals you create (such as those created through a Gate spell) by 50%. Sentinel 1: Mastery of Possibilities: True Strike 3/day, Mirror Image 2/day, Borrow Fortune 1/day

2: Forewarned is Forearmed (Su): You gain the uncanny dodge and improved uncanny dodge class features as a monk of your character level. In addition, you can always act in the surprise round even if you fail to make a Perception roll to notice a foe, but you are still considered flat-footed until you take an action. 3: Path to Victory (Su): You have learned to witness many possibilities at once, picking and choosing the ones which you feel will lead to your greatest success in combat. Once per round, you may reroll a single attack roll or damage roll and take the higher of the two results.

For Followers of Yog-Sothoth

Archetypes

Chronomancer (Wizard. It’s just good sense really)

Elder Mythos Cultists (Cleric, because some fools just can’t handle their unbelievable power)

Portal Seeker (Investigator) Secret Broker (Occultist)

Stargazer (Oracle) Feats

Dimensional Agility Dreamed Secrets

Eldritch Eye

Practiced Ritualist

Magic Items

Ring Gates Monsters Ancient Ones

Hounds of Tindalos

Khaei

Spawn of Yog-Sothoth

Tawil At-Umr Spells Akashic Form

Borrow Fortune

Borrowed Time

Burst of Insight

Gate

Haste

Slow

Time Stop

Time Stutter

Traits Arcane Researcher

Horrifying Mind

Lucid Dreamer

Two-World Magic

Unspeakable Bond

Unique Spell Rules

Clerics, Oracles, and Warpriests who have Yog-Sothoth as their patron add Burst of Insight to their spell list as a 1st-level spell, Haste and Slow as 3rd-level spells, and Akashic Form and Time Stop as 9th-level spells.

Inquisitors who have Yog-Sothoth as their patron (don’t ask how they enforce doctrine for a god apathetic to mortal worship) add Burst of Insight to their spell list as a 1st-level spell, and Haste and Slow as 3rd-level spells

Sorcerers and Wizards who worship Yog-Sothoth add Burst of Insight to their spell list as a 1st-level spell, Borrow Fortune as a 3rd-level spell, and Akashic Form and Major Mind Swap as 9th-level spells

Unique Summon Rules

Summon Monster IV: Khaei

Summon Monster VI: Hound of Tindalos

Summon Monster VII: Spawn of Yog-Sothoth

Ancient One CR 22/MR 2

Invincible Hundun XP 614,400 CE Large aberration (chaotic, extraplanar, mythic) Init +10; Senses blindsense 300 ft., detect law; Perception +36 DEFENSE AC 41, touch 23, flat-footed 35 (+8 deflection, +6 Dex, +18 natural, -1 size) hp 380 (27d8+259) Fort +18, Ref +23, Will +21, Second Save

Defensive Abilities block attacks, entropic mind, evasion, negative energy affinity, spacetime shifting; DR 15/epic, lawful and piercing; Immune aging effects, cold, disease, mind-affecting effects, petrification, poison; Resist acid 15, cold 15, electricity 15, fire 30, sonic 15; SR 34 OFFENSE Speed 60 ft.; air walk Melee unarmed strike +32/+32/+27/+27/+22/+22/+17 (4d8+12/19–20 plus 1d6 negative energy) Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft. Special Attacks befuddling strike (6/day, DC 29), punishing kick (6/day, DC 29), strange attractor Spell-Like Abilities (CL 21st; concentration +29) Constant—air walk, detect law At will—chaos hammer (DC 22), dimension door, enervation, greater dispel magic, mass inflict moderate wounds (DC 24), plane shift (DC 23) 3/day—quickened dimension door, disintegrate (DC 24), quickened mass inflict moderate wounds (DC 24), word of chaos (DC 25) 1/day—orb of the void (DC 26) STATISTICS Str 34, Dex 22, Con 29, Int 18, Wis 23, Cha 27 Base Atk +20; CMB +33; CMD 57 Feats Befuddling Strike, Blind-Fight, Combat Reflexes, Dimensional Agility, Dimensional Assault, Dimensional Dervish, Greater Blind-Fight, Improved Blind-Fight, Improved Critical (unarmed strike), Improved Initiative, Improved Unarmed Strike, Punishing Kick, Quicken Spell-Like Ability (dimension door), Quicken Spell-Like Ability (mass inflict moderate wounds), Weapon Focus (unarmed strike) Skills Acrobatics +36, Climb +30, Escape Artist +36, Intimidate +38, Knowledge (planes) +22, Perception +36, Sense Motive +27, Spellcraft +22, Stealth +32, Swim +30 Languages Abyssal, Aklo, Protean (can’t speak any languages); telepathy 300 ft. SQ faceless, no breath SPECIAL ABILITIES Entropic Mind (Ex) An ancient one’s mind is a maelstrom of utter chaos. An ancient one is immune to mind-affecting effects, and any creature that attempts to affect an ancient one with a mind-affecting effect gains 1d4 temporary negative levels (Will DC 31 negates) from entropic feedback. These negative levels disappear automatically after 8 hours. The save DC is Charisma-based. Faceless (Ex) An ancient one has no eyes, but detects infinitesimal gravitic distortions through its skin, gaining blindsense 300 feet. An ancient one is blind and deaf, and is immune to effects that depend on sight or hearing. It subsists on negative energy and doesn’t breathe, eat, or drink. Spacetime Shifting (Ex) Reality constantly reconfigures in the vicinity of an ancient one , correcting the paradoxes the creature’s existence in space and time generates. This causes all attacks against the ancient one to suffer a 20% miss chance, and grants the ancient one a deflection bonus to AC and a racial bonus on Reflex saves equal to its Charisma modifier. Strange Attractor (Sp) An ancient one can activate or deactivate the stafflike strange attractor it carries as a free action. While active, a strange attractor hovers in place, and the ancient one can mentally move it up to 60 feet through space as a move action, to a maximum range of 300 feet. If it enters a space with a creature, it stops moving for the round and that creature must attempt a DC 31 Will saving throw. The creature falls unconscious for 1 round if it fails this save, or is nauseated for 1 round if it succeeds. The space around an active strange attractor twists and warps, trapping creatures within its gravity well. This functions like repulsion but in reverse: creatures within 60 feet attempting to move away from it are prevented from doing so, wasting their move actions (Reflex DC 31 negates). Lawful creatures beginning their turn within 60 feet of an active strange attractor are nauseated for 1 round (Will DC 31 negates). Nausea caused by a strange attractor is a mind-affecting effect. Creatures with the chaotic subtype are immune to all effects of the strange attractor. The save DCs are Charisma-based. A strange attractor can’t be attacked or harmed by physical attacks, but disintegrate, mage’s disjunction, a sphere of annihilation, or a rod of cancellation affect it. A strange attractor’s touch AC is 18 (+8 deflection), and attacks against it suffer a 20% miss chance. If an ancient one’s strange attractor is destroyed, the ancient one can create a new one after 1d8 hours of uninterrupted meditation. If an ancient one is slain, its strange attractor disappears. Unarmed Strikes (Ex) An ancient one’s unarmed strikes deal 4d8 points of damage, and function as chaotic, magic, and adamantine weapons for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction. An ancient one can make a flurry of blows attack with its unarmed strikes as a 20th-level monk, without increasing its base attack bonus or taking the –2 penalty on attack rolls. This ability also grants the ancient one the befuddling strike rogue talent and the punishing kick hungry ghost monk class feature.

Mythic Feats

Dreamed Secrets (Mythic)

Profound and powerful magics invade your mind

Prerequisites: Dreamed Secrets

Benefits: Increase the number of spells learned from Dreamed Secrets by your tier. In addition, you automatically know the mythic version of any spells you learn with Dreamed Secrets, but casting these spells as mythic spells causes you to take 1d4 points of wisdom damage with no saving throw.

Eldritch Eye (Mythic)

You are attuned to strange energies that move all around you.

Prerequisites: Eldritch Eye

Benefits: Your Eldritch Eye lasts for as long as you desire rather than just one minute. In addition, you can spend a point of mythic power to gain the benefits of True Seeing for one round.

Practiced Ritualist (Mythic)

You handle forces far beyond your ken with aplomb

Prerequisite: Practiced Ritualist

Benefit: You gain a bonus equal to your mythic tier on skill checks to perform occult rituals, and on Intelligence checks to learn the method of casting an occult ritual. In addition, while performing an occult ritual, you may spend a point of mythic power to gain a +10 bonus on a single skill check made as part of the ritual.

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The Annual “Lost Treasure Weekend” hunt, at The Blackthorne Resort in the Catskills was held June 15th through 17th, 2018.  Last year my review of this event wasn’t too positive, however, this year’s review is much more favorable because this year I had a better idea of what to expect, and I also felt the event had actually improved.

I procrastinated a bit over whether or not I was going to attend due to my previous experience.  In the end though, I decided to go because 1.) They allow dogs, and 2.) I knew so many people who were attending that, regardless how I feel about seeded hunts, I knew I would have a good time.

I regret not booking earlier and opting for the more expensive room, because the less expensive rooms come with spiders. They are free of charge though, so if you’re a fan, you might consider that a bonus.  Other than that, it was satisfactory for the price.

Actually, the entire weekend is pretty reasonable pricewise.  You get (this is from memory, so don’t hold me to it, you can view their flyer here http://www.blackthorneresort.com/lost-treasure-weekend-june-15-17-2018/ ) lodging for 2 nights, breakfast & dinner, a barbeque on Saturday, a natural hunt, and 4 or 5 seeded hunts with prizes, for around $400.

I arrived early Friday to make sure I got a seat on the bus which provides transport to and from the natural hunts.  The bus was crowded, but at least there wasn’t a stripper pole taking up all the seating (if you’re not familiar, you’ll have to read last year’s article to understand).

The first site was a hotel.  Some people found silver, and someone found a gold ring, I didn’t find anything except clad, but it was a very small area with a lot of people.  We were only there about a half an hour, and then they were rounding us up to leave.

Jeff on the bus

I decided that I didn’t want to get back on the bus, and caught a ride with Kevin D. from my club.  The bus that I was so keen to ride in, was totally over-rated. Getting off the took a while, and by the time the last 4 or 5 rows of hunters were off, the organizers had already given the history and lay of the land to the folks who had gotten off first.  That really annoyed me.  The organizers should wait until everyone is present before giving IMPORTANT INFORMATION about hunt boundaries and off limit areas.  It will save a lot of confusion and frustration, and keep the property owners happy.  Hopefully they will address this in the future.

The next spot was a colonial farm, with some fields.  Once again, there wasn’t much time.  The area was pretty big, I had wanted to walk around the yard then check out the field across the street, but by the time I got back to the house, everyone was leaving.

The next stop was lunch.  It cracks me up that during the natural hunt, they drive a bus full of detectorists to a pavilion, in the middle of what seems like nowhere, and serve them a catered hot lunch.  It was pretty good too, chicken, I remember chicken, and salads, and dessert, and coffee, etc…

I would like to tell you about where we went next, but I’ve been wracking my brain, and I don’t remember.  What I do remember is going to a school and local permission after the natural hunt with friends from the Nor’easters and YTC clubs, and finding a silver ring.

The temperature was unseasonably hot, and I had a pounding headache that wouldn’t let up.  I felt super tired, so I went and sat under the pavilion at the school. Whatever was wrong with me was getting worse by the minute, and then nausea took over.  I was thinking virus? Flu? I wasn’t sure what was going on, I just knew I really needed to go lay down, so when a few folks decided to head back to the Blackthorne, I was the first in the car.

Once there, I got a few advil and a water from one of the guys, and headed off to my room.  The dog was waiting for me, and I knew she needed to go out.  I was feeling dizzy, as I said “just a minute Abby…”, and fell into the chair. I was totally out of it, and nodded off right there.  I woke up, saw the dog staring at me,  but I couldn’t get out of the chair, I literally could not get up. I was disoriented, and a little scared.  I vaguely remember looking down at my phone and thinking, Joe is a nurse, and Kevin is an EMT, at least they could keep me alive until I got to a hospital… then I was out.

I must have been asleep for a good hour or so when I woke up to Rich from the YTC club banging on the door checking in on me.  Thank you Rich.  Luckily, the water and rest in the cool room had done me a lot of good, and I was feeling almost normal again.

What I didn’t know then, that I know now, is that I was suffering from some pretty bad dehydration.  I love coffee, and with the exception of my morning coffee, the coffee I had with lunch, and a half a bottle of water (hey, I wasn’t thirsty), that was all I had to drink during the day.  Combine that with walking around in the hot sun, swinging and digging all day, well, lets just say I’m not always the brightest crayon in the box…

Not a happy part of “Lost Treasure Weekend”, but I felt it was very important to include it here for my fellow detectorists, because dehydration & heat exhaustion—things I never thought would happen to me, are real.  Our hobby has us out in the sun exercising a lot, and I did not recognize the signs. It had never happened to me before, so why would I think my symptoms were heat or dehydration related?

So, please be aware of these symptoms, I had a bunch of them, and had I known what they meant, I could have kept them from getting worse:

Signs of mild or moderate dehydration include: Thirst (in older adults dehydration can occur without thirst) Dry or sticky mouth Not peeing very much Dark yellow pee Dry, cool skin Headache Muscle cramps Feeling dizzy Rapid heartbeat Rapid breathing Sleepiness, lack of energy, confusion or irritability Fainting

Okay, so now you’ve been warned–back to the Blackthorne…

The rest of the weekend was great.  There was a lot of good food to eat, a bunch of seeded hunts where tokens were planted and you could turn them in for various coins & prizes, or a rummage through the “Trunk of Junk”.  This year, I felt, the trunk had much better junk in it than last year. Some folks actually wanted some of the things that were in there!  It’s all in good fun, and its’ just one of those things at Blackthorne…

They also added a large sandbox that was seeded with all different coins, and you could win a chance to dig a scoop out of it.  I thought it was a cute idea, and I did win a scoop, and came out with a Buffalo nickel and some foreign coins.

If it’s your thing, the nightlife at Blackthorne is hopping.  Underneath their restaurant, is a large bar with a dance floor and outside patio area.  They also have live bands, and it did seem to be the hot spot of that particular area of the Catskills.

Jeff & Darren after hitting the “Tree of Life”.

Then there is the “Tree of Life”.  It’s a tree with a little door on it, on a trail behind the hotel. Inside this little door is a bottle of some type of random alcohol, which mysteriously gets replenished on a daily basis.  It’s a tradition in the evening (usually once you’re already buzzed), to take a walk to this tree and have a shot of whatever is contained therein.  I took the walk, yet abstained from the taste test, but this night time folly makes for some great photo ops.

The last seeded hunt was on Sunday morning.  After everyone collects their prizes from the hunt, they have raffles.  This year I was the lucky winner of the Equinox 600, and it was very ironic, because after months of trying to decide between the XP Deus and the Equinox, I had just bought the Deus two weeks earlier.  So now I have both, pretty cool.

I had an awesome time hanging out and hunting with fellow detectorist’s and friends (some who I haven’t seen since last years hunt), and the weekend was over way too soon.  Next year I might have to stay a few extra days.

Happy Hunting!

Group photo

Blackthorne nightlife

The Guys

Joe M. with “Abby”

Ready for the seeded hunt

Seeded hunt

Seeded hunt

A Blackthorne tradition

Tokens

Food time

Awesome people

Cowabunga!

Kevin & Joe on the bus

A Recap of Blackthorne Resort's Lost Treasure Weekend - 2018 The Annual “Lost Treasure Weekend” hunt, at The Blackthorne Resort in the Catskills was held June 15th through 17th, 2018. 

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Squatting in Olympic lifting shoes improves the depth and stability of your squat position while blocking the opportunity to achieve these qualities naturally. And of course, padded running shoes allow you to pound out the miles and push the pace, but enable you to continue with habits that lead to eventual injury. Nearly every piece of training gear I have encountered performs its stated task, at least in part. However, each piece of “assistance” also comes with a hidden cost. A hidden cost in the form of allowing suboptimal movement patterns while simultaneously preventing and disincentivizing you to correct them. Rather than assuming that the best path comes from training as close to naked as possible (guilty), understand that gear is simply a tool. A little assistance can bring benefits that far outweigh the trade-offs. Lifting straps might prevent you from improving your grip strength, but they allow you to deadlift far beyond the limits of your grip. They absolutely deserve a place in an effective strength program.

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"Fitness" should not be a distant goal you keep on a pedestal. It should not remain on your to-do list indefinitely. Thankfully, you don't have to completely change your life in order to get fit. You can start getting in shape by following these easy tips. Exercising can be hard when you have a very busy schedule. You can cut your workout into smaller increments. You do not have to increase the amount of time you are working out, just divide it in two. For example, rather than jog for one continuous hour, try jogging half an hour early in the day, then jog for half an hour in the evening hours. You could also perform one workout indoors in a gym and another workout outside in the sun. Maximize your results by varying your workout activities. You can run around the block instead of using a treadmill. The body will experience different things when going up a hill or running on various terrains. Having various kinds of exercises can help the body not fall into becoming used to just one type, so that you can keep losing weight. Choose an exercise program that tones your muscles as well as offers flexibility exercises. Keep an eye out for classes that are close to where you live. Mix up workout routines with plenty of different exercises. This helps to avoid boredom from too much repetition and will also maintain your level of motivation. This also uses different areas of muscles so your body does not become accustomed to it and not benefiting from the exercise anymore. The frequency with which you should do strength training will turn on how you have defined your overall goals. To get bigger, you want to limit the amount of strength training exercises you complete on a regular basis. Ripped, clearly defined muscles will require more frequent trips to the gym. To keep your knees protected, you need to start to work on strengthening your thighs. A very common sports injury is getting a torn ligament just behind the kneecap. Exercising both the hamstrings and quads will ensure knee safety. Leg curls, squats and quad extensions are good exercises to build up these muscle groups. Always keep track of your exercises. Keep notes on everything, including all exercise activities, food and beverages consumed, etc. You should also record the day's weather conditions. This will help you notice trends associated with highs or lows in your fitness plan. If you were unable to exercise for a day or two, then write down the reason why. When lifting weights it is not always true that the more weight the stronger you will be. Light weights for longer time periods can do this as well. Muscle mass is not all about being able to lift the most but to endure the longest without losing strength. Some of the biggest lifters use this method. The life-long quest to a healthier, leaner, and fitter you begins right here with these very paragraphs. You may have already formed a workable fitness routine, but adding some of these ideas might improve your results or change up your regimen a little. Remember that you're never going to finish with fitness and that there are always new things to discover.

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New Zealand river water quality high fresh data shows, but still room for improvement New data released by Land, Air, Water Aotearoa shows New Zealand river quality trends are high. Photo / Alan Gibson River water quality around the country has seen a marked improvement in the last decade, with new information showing the majority of our rivers rate positively. The latest National River Water Quality Trends (2007-2016) data has been released by Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (Lawa) today, showing results from regular water quality monitoring carried out over the last 10 years. The information relates to nearly 1500 freshwater sites that are regularly monitored for water quality by regional or unitary councils. Data is also supplemented by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research. Ecologist Dr Roger Young, of Cawthron Institute Freshwater Group, said the overall picture was encouraging. "Looking back from 2016 at a decade of data, for every monitored parameter, more sites showed evidence of improving water quality than degrading. "My hope is this could represent a turning point in New Zealand's river health story,'' he said. The national picture showed that in water clarity, ammoniacal nitrogen and total phosphorus concentrations indicated 11, 8 and 16 times more sites with improving trends than degrading trends, respectively. The report said: "Compared to a previous national water quality trend summary based on data from 2004-2013), the latest results were generally consistent but provide more positive signs relating to water quality improvements. "Both found more improving trends than degrading trends for total phosphorus, dissolved reactive phosphorus, E.coli, ammonia al nitrogen and water clarity.'' The results also indicated improving trends for total oxidised Whey Protein nitrogen and total nitrogen. In the previous 2004-2013 data, that was the opposite.

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The Biggest Compilation Of Tips And Tricks About Vitamins You Can Find

Were you healthy when you were young? Do you remember how you ate and drank back then? Is your current diet similar in quality? Most adults do not get the nutrients they need to be healthy. To understand what you types of vitamins you should be taking, read the following tips. Make sure that you take vitamins that work well with each other. For instance, calcium and iron aren't good friends. So avoid any dairy products or calcium supplements and antacids for 30 minutes after taking your iron supplement. Supplements that contain fat should be taken with food, so schedule those doses around mealtime. For instance, Vitamins A, E, and K are not absorbed properly when taken on an empty stomach. They work best if the food you are eating them with contains fat. Often people feel mysterious aches and pains and don't know what to do about it. Rather than heading off to the doctor, see if vitamins and minerals will do the trick. If you have muscle aches, try adding fish oil capsules and vitamin E to your diet. They help relax stressed and strained muscles. Riboflavin or vitamin B2 is found in bananas, green beans, popcorn, dairy, and asparagus. Having a deficiency of this vitamins causes cracked lips, scaly skin, reduced red blood cell count and other negative effects. Riboflavin has been proven to help prevent anemia, cataracts, and cancer. Vitamin A is crucial for your body. It keeps your immune system healthy, helps out your eyes, keeps you looking younger and cuts back on your chances of heart disease. It's a toxic supplement if you take way to much of it, but 2300 IU should do for you because that's what's recommended. One of the best sources of vitamin A is dark green leafy vegetables. Many fruits and vegetables are rich with Vitamin C, but citrus fruits are abundant with it. There are supplements for people who are not getting their daily requirements of vitamin C, as well. This wonderful vitamin helps with acne, stomach issues, treats colds, and so much more. Recent studies have suggested that vitamin C has a positive effect on individuals that have ADHA, Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Talk to your doctor about which vitamins and minerals you are deficient in. This will help you to nip any problem in the bud. Many people don't have a ton of money to spend on food, which means they do not always select the most nutritious choices. Make sure to buy a good multivitamin or supplements that will let your body fight disease and turn the fat to energy. Manganese is a wonder vitamin that should be taken regularly in the recommended dosages. It can boost wound healing and bone formation. It has also been shown to speed up the metabolism of protein, cholesterol and carbs. Whole grains, almonds, black and green tea and beans contain it. You can also buy manganese supplements at the drugstore or on the Internet. Supplements are serious business. Though your body benefits from minerals and vitamins, it is possible to overdose on them. Too many of these supplements can be very dangerous to your body. Symptoms of an overdose vary, depending on which vitamin you have taken. However, the consequence is not a good one and can even kill you. When taking calcium carbonate, which helps with bone and tooth health, take it with meals. You can get away with taking calcium citrate on empty stomachs; calcium carbonate needs to be accompanied by a meal. If taken on an empty stomach, the calcium will not be absorbed by the body. It's now time to be healthy. While this article has given you some great basics, you'll want to continue learning all that you can. As you learn more, you will begin to feel much better, and find you enjoy life more fully.

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Plastic and The Earth

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From mobile phones and PCs to bike head protectors and hospital IV sacks, plastic has shaped society from multiple points of view that make life both less demanding and more secure. Be that as it may, the engineered material likewise has left unsafe engravings on the earth and maybe human wellbeing, as per new compilation of articles composed of researchers from around the globe.

You must have witnessed that grocery shops nowadays don't utilize plastic bags. They distribute every one of your things in either paper packs or fabric bags. So what happened to the plastic bags that we utilized? There is a reason plastic is gradually vanishing. Indeed, it is a conscious exertion by everybody as plastic is extremely destructive to our livelihood and environment. Obviously, now you would need to know why.

It was the 1950s, when people were looking for something new, cheap and powerful that can change the idea of building technology. Industrial advancement of non-renewable energy sources into a wide exhibit of plastics changed definitions in everything from insulation to mechanics to paint, and plastic is as yet a pervasive part of each building assembly. Tragically, the effects of plastic creation in its many structures are overwhelming in each period of its life cycle. While there is a typical general understanding that plastics have negative ecological affiliations, a closer comprehension of what sorts of plastics make what sorts of effects will engage us to enhance the poisonous footprint of our buildings.

Plastics are not innately terrible, and they have many redeeming environmental features; actually, a significant number of the procedures we use in our daily use include focusing on utilization of plastic products. Their formulation into adhesive commodities passes for the production of engineered hardwood and sheet commodities from recycled wood, and their formulation into the excellent padding and sealant goods increases the potential performance of our buildings.

The feedstock of plastic is fundamentally oil or natural-gas, despite the fact that bio-plastics are influencing advances in the general market to share of plastic items. Evidently issues develop in regards to the limited measure of accessible oil assets, and the contamination related to oil extraction and refinement; the monstrous Gulf Coast oil spill of 2010 is just a single of the more infamous of the many environmentally devastating mischances that are not every now and again considered notwithstanding the standard contamination effects of extraction and refinement, which are broad.

Poisonous chemical discharge amid manufacture is another noteworthy source of the negative ecological effect of plastics. An entire host of cancer-causing, neurotoxic, and hormone-problematic chemicals are standard ingredients and waste results of plastic manufacturing, and they definitely discover their way into our environment through water, land, and air contamination. A portion of the more natural mixes incorporates vinyl chloride (in PVC), dioxins (in PVC), benzene (in polystyrene), phthalates and different plasticizers (in PVC and others), formaldehyde, and bisphenol-An, or BPA (in polycarbonate). A considerable lot of these are steady natural poisons (POPs)- probably the most harming poisons on the planet, inferable from a blend of their determination in the earth and their large amounts of poisonous quality. These are examined in more noteworthy detail later in this part as a consideration of human well-being; be that as it may, their unmitigated discharge into the earth influences all terrestrial and aquatic existence with which they come into contact.

It is in the utilization stage that the advantages of plastics in strength and viability are generally obvious. Despite the fact that most plastics are benevolent in their proposed utilize shape, many discharge harmful gasses in their set up curing, (for example, splash froth) or by the prudence of their plan (as with PVC added substances off-gassing amid their utilization stage). Occupational exposure amid establishment, for example, inhalation of dust while cutting plastic pipe or off-gassing vapors of curing items, is likewise an extraordinary worry for human well-being and the environment.

The disposal of plastics-the "grave" stage, maybe it is one of the minimum perceived and most problematic zones of plastic's effect on the environment. Unexpectedly, one of the plastic's most attractive characteristics-its sturdiness and protection from disintegration-is likewise the wellspring of one of its most prominent liabilities with regards to the disposal of plastics. Natural life forms have an exceptionally troublesome time separating the manufactured compound bonds in plastic, making the enormous issue of the material's ingenuity. A little measure of aggregate, plastic creation (under 10%) is viably reused; the remaining plastic is sent to landfills, where it is bound to remain buried in limbo for a huge number of years, or to incinerators, where its dangerous mixes are regurgitated all through the climate to be gathered in biotic structures all through the encompassing ecosystems.

The destructive impacts of plastic on oceanic life are pulverized and accelerating. In addition suffocation, ingestion, and other full scale particulate reasons for death in bigger birds, fish, and mammals, the plastic is ingested by smaller and smaller animals (as it separates into smaller and smaller particles) and bioaccumulates in more noteworthy and more concentrations up to the natural way of food chain and human beings at the top. Intensifying these issues of steadiness and bioaccumulation is plastic's affinity to go about as a magnet and a sponge for persistent organic toxins, for example, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and the pesticide DDT. In this way, in addition ingesting the physically and synthetically harming plastic mixers, oceanic life is additionally ingesting concentrated amounts of very bioaccumulative intensifies that are the absolute strongest poisons found on the planet. Once more, this bioaccumulation increment in focus as it works up the natural food chain order and into our eating diets.

The last thought of plastic disposal originates from the arrival of POPs and other dangerous chemicals into the earth from the plastics themselves. These mixes display a large group of biological and human medical problems and, similar to plastic, are additionally bioaccumulative. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is especially toxic, inferable from its figured consideration of halogenated aggravates (those containing bromine or chlorine), and are especially hazardous if consumed, in which case dioxins are delivered, some of which are among the most unsafe of all human-made mixes. Consider, at that point, the fantastic wellbeing risk of introduction through unintentional or unwitting burning or house fire.

The incandescent lamp is likewise sourced from a class of fire retardants that are generally planned into an assortment of plastic items found in the building business, especially polystyrene protection (XPS, EPS); the impacts of fire retardants are examined in the following segment. All in all, these unsafe chemicals are known to cause the accompanying serious medical issues: malignancy, endometriosis, neurological harm, endocrine disturbance, birth deformities and kid formative issue, regenerative harm, insusceptible harm, asthma, and different organ harm.

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Another month of September and here’s come another version of Visual Concept’s award winning basketball franchise, out now with NBA 2K18. For several years now, Visual Concept has evolved its prized franchise and manages to come back every time with new fresh ideas. Not particularly perfect ideas, some even completely pointless, but we can always be sure of one thing: every new NBA 2K is always impressing me. It’s all generally thanks to its highly technical gameplay, life-like realistic graphics, or the game mode galores; so how can the studio top last year’s edition, considering we gave NBA 2K17 a 9.1/10?

For the past four years, Visual Concept has been relying heavily on its career mode, which allows the player to create a virtual player to his own effigy, and discover the life of a basketball players on his professional road in the great American NBA league. The formula has never really stayed the same throughout the years, but the studio is always more ambitious and it feels perfect in NBA 2K18. In this year’s MyCareer, things start in a very classic way: After creating your player (note that the customization options are more limited this time), you start with a series of street basketball matches. DJ, the big mouthed character that will be the voice of your character is no random streetballer, as he dominates the competition and takes the title with his friends, and eventually gets spotted by a Scout of an NBA team (the one chosen by the player as a favorite team at the beginning of the MyCareer mode).

This start will not necessarily appeal to all players. Since many would probably have preferred more realism, and why not even a return to the previous NBA 2K17 path: you start with College basketball matches, the NBA draft, and then transition to the league teams when picked. Inevitably, the basketball fan will question realism, especially since NBA 2K has done better in the past. That being, this new approach has its own interesting take on MyCareer, that it dramatically changes the relationship that DJ will then have with the rest of the NBA universe, because as an undrafted rookie, he is not a potential star, and so will become the eternal underdog. This will always provide more motivation to the player who holds the joystick, which will be constantly provoked by his teammates, but also opponent team players, as he works hard to prove himself.

NBA 2K18 illustrates rather well the transition between streetball, where DJ shone to where he lands in the NBA. The first matches are of a disconcerting ease, as if the avatar is some sort of reborn Reggie Lewis. Once in the NBA, things are much harder: your player has officially a ranking of 60 and it will have to train hard before reaching peak performances worthy of a true league player. First of all, the question arises as to how an NBA team has been able to offer a contract, even a temporary one, to a guy who can barely make a simple shot. Then because the performance improvement is still dependent on the VC, (in-game currency), is only after many hours of play that you will finally have stats worthy of the NBA players. Some will think that this is a good thing, especially since the NBA is extremely competitive and the simple fact remains that there’s a lot of work to be done to get to a good level. Other players though will probably find it a somewhat vicious way to direct players to the game’s microtransaction system, which allows you to buy large amounts of VC. Plus I’d like to point out that at the silly way the game also handle the player’s energy levels through the season, which degrade after each performance, and has a direct impact on his ability to run faster for example. It’s a logical concept, but in the game, to recharge your batteries, the game invites you to go to a gym, where you can practice in many ways. If this adds a wealth of gameplay features, it also invites whether lazy gamers to spend a few extra real life money to buy Gatorades, sold exactly in the same spot.

As a new member of an NBA team, your in-game character will have to show attend numerous training sessions. Forget the “Doin ‘Work” system of NBA 2K17, because NBA 2K18 allows you to go to the training room before each game, where you can participate in up to three exercises. These exercises will allow you to accumulate XP for each of the available Badges, depending on your post and the archetype you have chosen for your player. The system is rather smart but because of the imperatives (maximum score to reach, limited time, etc), it is sometimes difficult to work out specifically some components of his game. We would have appreciated, however, that some basic exercises allow us to improve certain skills, especially shooting at mid-distance, three points, or even free throws.

Fortunately, it would be a bit simplistic to limit NBA 2K18 to micro-transactions which, let’s face it, are quite optional. Visual Concept rolled up the sleeves to propose novelty and this time, it’s done with a miniature open world hub called the neighborhood. You will find absolutely everything there: your apartment and private plot, Foot Locker to buy sneakers, NBA official product store, hairdresser, tattoo artist, arenas for ProAm matches, a room to bet on matches… The Neighborhood manages to bring together in a single space all the modes that are linked to your avatar. As a concept, it is damn impressive and the first hours of roaming around the Neighborhood are very pleasant, but the fun is short-lived, especially for those who would like to just play official matches, and possibly live through the story mode created by the developers. Crossing the streets of NBA 2K18’s Neighborhood is long and laborious; there is no shortcut, except the one allowing instant access to the NBA matches. To give you some ideas, if you want to talk to your agent, you will have to walk to his home which can take you up to 3 minutes. Buy a new pair of basketball? Walk to the shop! Even to get out of the house, you will have to physically go to the door. We understand the willingness of developers to come up with something more realistic, but a little more flexibility would’ve not hurt on that front. Ultimately, if the proposed result is rather impressive, it will not appeal to everyone, and could be considered as an added gimmick.

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Other than the changes listed above, Visual Concept took the opportunity to review their game mechanics and give us more realistic sensations on the court, if that’s even possible given how lifelike everything was already. The physics engine of the game has been improved and this is noticed especially on the player animations, which are much less calculated than in the past. This is particularly noticeable on steals, jumps or rebounds, and depending on the point of contact, the hit applied to the basket, the bodies twist, pivot and ultimately give a very pleasant feeling of fluidity, instead of being just a formed cluster of pixels. Controlling the players is therefore very pleasant, and visually, the sensation of realism is striking.

It is now possible to make a pass while jumping, without going through the “fake jumpshot + pass” combo which had its limits; a longer and more accurate pass can be made by holding down the A key and then quickly selecting the desired player. The power gauge is now displayed at the player’s hands, and provides greater clarity on the difficulty of shooting and the intensity of the opposing defense. Everything in this NBA 2K18 gives the impression of being more natural and obvious. Especially when it comes to attacking, because in previous episodes, it could be annoying to see how some players, even the smallest, could stop a monster such as LeBron James, but thankfully in NBA 2K18, the biggest dunk masters are truly powerful beasts!

Besides the MyCareer mode, NBA 2K18 launch with a plethora of game modes that are all rich in content. We talked about Career and Pro AM, which largely benefit from a new system of player archetypes, but we could also spend a moment talking about the MyTeam mode, which is the equivalent to NBA 2K of the FIFA Ultimate Team, or even MyGM, which allows you to play as the General Manager of an NBA team of your choice. It is the latter that has changed the most this year, since Visual Concept has decided to endow it with a small story mode scenario, which to my regret, was not a good idea.

After several tries, I quickly realized that the scenario was exactly the same from one team to another. Barely named General Manager, you meet the owner of the team, a man obviously a bit obnoxious with a lot of investments done over the years. As the season progresses, we learn via social networks that the owner has “lost” an enormous amount of money, which leads to the same conclusion: the man is forced to sell his team, and the new owner, friendly as he is, wishes to move the franchise to Seattle. This evolution may be appropriate for your party if you have chosen a team like the Kings, which has been in turmoil for years, but it is much less credible when we talk about teams like the Lakers, Knicks or other franchise attached to the cities they represent.

Disregarding this added – pointless – story mode to MyGM, it is still safe to say that this mode hasn’t lost its depth. The possibilities are still numerous, especially since this year the game allows to sign “two-ways contracts”, or to benefit from the Hardship Exception, in case of many injuries in the team. On the trade side, the whole is rather coherent, even if we continue to see quirks, such as the Spurs able to propose Tony Parker in exchange for a random rookie like Brook Lopez early in the season. Overall, the game regularly overlooks the small specificities of some players, or some teams, which is a weird thing for a game that is proud of its realism.

Last year, despite its many qualities, NBA 2K17 annoyed me because of absurd little bugs. Things have improved this year, and I’m happy to say those random issues are fixed, like faces not loading properly on players, and more. The online part of the game also offers a much nicer experience and during my test, there’s been barely any lag, even with my humble connection. However, difficult not to be impatient in front of too many loading times that seem to have multiplied, and present almost everywhere now, even when opening your smartphone. It breaks the mood and pace of the game, especially in Career mode, which is already wasting a lot of time with its endless displacements in the Neighborhood.

Besides all this, NBA 2K18 is still the greatest sport simulation in the market. I might be a bit too harsh on some points, but this is expected from a game that seeks perfection on all fronts. At least from a purely technical point of view, the game is still a high-end graphical feat, with textures always finer and more precise, especially regarding the skin of players and their small imperfections. Small other details lack in details, like the coaches, the face of the national anthem singer, and the trio of Shaq, Ernie and Kenny is still not very expressive, despite an excellent dubbing.

NBA 2K17 was reviewed using an Xbox One retail copy of the game provided by 2K Games. The game is also available on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC in both retail and online store releases. We don’t discuss review scores with publishers or developers prior to the review being published

It's no surprise that this year as well, NBA 2K18 is a very strong entry in the franchise. Another month of September and here's come another version of Visual Concept's award winning basketball franchise, out now with NBA 2K18.

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Hands-on: Sony's most recent Vaios are convertible PCs done right Sony has made some amazing progress since its first convertible PCs.

I've said it before and I'll say it once more: the best convertible PCs are the ones where the "convertible" element doesn't act as a burden. On the off chance that the huge, irregular pivot that your portable PC uses to transform into a plump tablet hinders it being a tablet, will have issues.

Sony's unique convertible, the Vaio Duo 11, was one of the more ungainly ones. It had a generally thin profile, yet its pivot system took up a considerable measure of space and made the console feel cramped (and there wasn't space for a touchpad by any stretch of the imagination).

At the current week's IFA, Sony reported two more convertible PCs, and they demonstrate how far the idea has come since the primary outlines turned out a year ago. The Vaio Flip portable workstations can transform into tablets, yet they concentrate as a matter of first importance on being great portable workstations. The Vaio Tap 11, then again, is a Haswell-prepared Surface Pro contender that can be utilized as a portable workstation, yet it doesn't give that usefulness a chance to make the gadget huge or cumbersome. We invested a few hands-on energy with both gadgets a week ago, and our underlying impressions are really great.

Portable PC first: The Vaio Flip PCs

The Vaio Duo 13 was a decent stride forward from the Duo 11, yet Sony's Vaio Flip PCs truly take care of business. On the off chance that you like the IdeaPad Yoga or Dell XPS 12, you ought to like these.

In portable PC mode, the 13-, 14-, and 15-inch PCs look like only that—tablets. Every one of the three models accompanied a brilliant, beautiful 1080p IPS show (with a 2560×1620 choice accessible on the 15-inch demonstrate), a full-measure console with better than average (yet not praiseworthy) travel and a decent standard design, and an expansive multitouch trackpad. Flip the switch over the console and push the highest point of the screen, and it will crease back along the crease on the top of the portable workstation. This can then be shut to make a plump yet workable tablet (the PCs weigh 2.6, 4.2, and 4.6 pounds, individually).

The decent thing about this changing over system is that you fundamentally can't advise it's there in case you're simply utilizing the tablet as a portable PC. It doesn't have the huge, thick cover that the XPS 12 utilizes, nor does it leave its console uncovered when it flips as the IdeaPad Yoga does. In the event that you require a portable PC first and a tablet once in a while, this is one of the better systems we've seen.Otherwise, the portable workstations feel well-fabricated and they look great. Sony tosses in some one of a kind plan touches for good measure—the palm rest really distends somewhat over the base of the tablet, making a little lip that the Sony reps revealed to me made the tablets' ports more subtle. The tablets' touchscreens all incorporate digitizers that are good with the pen adornment from the Duo 13 or the Duo 11, however they don't accompany one themselves.

The 13-inch display appears like the one to beat—it accompanies SSDs standard, where its bigger, heavier partners incorporate HDDs or cross breed HDDs as a matter of course (however with a SSD redesign accessible). It additionally has a 8MP back confronting camera for utilize while in tablet mode, and every one of the three portable PCs share Intel's new Haswell CPUs. In the event that Intel's incorporated GPUs don't cut it for you, however, the bigger models can be designed with a discretionary devoted Geforce 735M from Nvidia that incorporates 2GB of representation memory.

Tablet first: The Vaio Tap 11

The Tap 11 goes the other way—it's a tablet to begin with, however it accompanies a screen-cover-turned-console that helps it get by as a portable workstation when there's no other option.

This tablet (which, by chance, is a far off in respect to Sony's tabletop-accommodating Tap 20 and its successor) indicates exactly what Haswell CPUs can accomplish for the shape consider. A year ago, you'd either need to surrender execution to run with a Clover Trail tablet (see Lenovo's ThinkPad Tablet 2), acknowledge the additional size and weight that accompanied an Ivy Bridge tablet (see Acer's Iconia W700 or its marginally more slender Aspire P3), or surrender desktop applications totally and run with Windows RT. The Tap 11 uses Intel's low-control Y-arrangement CPUs to fit Ultrabook-esque execution and full x86 similarity into a bundle that is really usable as a tablet.

We say "Ultrabook-esque" in light of the fact that the Y-arrangement processors do surrender some execution contrasted with the U-arrangement chips you'll discover in many Ultrabooks. Still, the CPU and GPU execution ought to for the most part be in a similar ballpark. The Tap 11 ought to run any profitability applications you toss at it easily, yet it ought to likewise have the capacity to deal with some light gaming and CAD work and some other things that Ultrabooks figure out how to be OK at. SSDs in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB limits are incorporated too, so execution feels smart and liquid in a way that Clover Trail can't generally oversee.

Alternate specs are very pleasant, as well: the tablet has an incredible looking 1080p IPS show (with a digitizer that backings pen input, however it's not good with Wacom embellishments), a 8MP back confronting camera, 4GB or 8GB of RAM, and both miniaturized scale USB and smaller scale HDMI ports. The one potential admonition is the battery life, which is evaluated at six hours. In the event that exact, this is unquestionably more Ultrabook-esque than tablet-esque, however these assessed numbers are frequently hopeful. We can't state without a doubt until we really get audit units in.The tablet looks great and can rest easy, however it's made for the most part of plastic, though the Fit convertibles are made generally of metal. What's truly striking is the thickness, which at 0.39 inches is close to the 0.37-inch thickness of the Retina iPads or the 0.35-inch thickness of the Nexus 10. It's no 7-inch tablet, however it brings Haswell-class execution to a gadget that isn't a long way from what we consider as "tablet-sized." Visually, the tablet is enigmatically reminiscent of Sony's Xperia Tablet Z—it's all spotless, straight, somewhat adjusted edges, and it feels great to hold.

The Tap 11 "changes over" into a portable workstation by method for a screen-cover-turned-console, which adheres to the screen with magnets to cover it while not being used. There's a little, recessed connector on the front face of the tablet that is utilized for charging the console, however real correspondence is dealt with remotely as opposed to through any kind of physical association. Fly out the little, Surface-esque kickstand on the back of the tablet to prop the screen up, and you have an off the cuff portable workstation (however the ordinary provisos about stands apply—these tablets truly require a firm, level surface to lay on and aren't in reality useful for use in your lap).

The console itself is comparative in feel and format to the one in the Flip portable PCs, but with somewhat shallower key travel. It's the most like Microsoft's Surface Type Cover, however contrasted with that cover it accompanies a marginally bigger trackpad. In the event that you can get used to writing on a Ultrabook console, you ought to have the capacity to get used to writing on this one. It's a decent frill, and keeping in mind that we need to invest some more energy with it, we'd say that Sony has made a decent showing with regards to making it usable in view of our hands-on time.

Sony is not reporting evaluating and accessibility for these PCs right now, however as with most equipment declared at IFA, we're searching for it to dispatch this fall.

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While people were angrily discussing it over their lattes and espressos, they failed to realise that up to 10 perc ent of coffee beans themselves can be insect infested, even though this information is readily available on the Internet. Cochineal coloring, also known as carmine dye or Natural Red 4, was the go-to red dye for foods, drinks, fabrics, and cosmetics until fancy chemicals like Red Dye No. 40 were invented. It is still used commonly today but is steadily being priced out of the market by cheaper synthetics. This may be why products such as Campari, which were originally colored with carmine dye, switched to an artificial dye a few years ago. We intentionally use many other types of insect products in the foods we eat every day. Honey, for one, which, if you didn't know already, is actually bee vomit. Silk, of course, comes from the cocoons of silkworms, which is why PETA's against its use; in order to get silk, millions of baby silk moths have to die. The cocoons are boiled, and the dead pupae are removed and, in some cases, eaten as a snack on the factory floor. Shellac, or confectioners' glaze, is a resin secreted by the lac bug in the forests of Southeast Asia and is used as a coating for pills and candies like jellybeans. Yes, even Skittles used shellac from lac bugs on its candy until 2009. It's also used in combination with wax to make our apples look extra appealing. But served on their own, bugs also present an untapped catalog of tastes for adventurous epicureans.

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Fitness Tips And Tricks That Everyone Should Know

Fitness should be a part of your everyday life. Don't avoid getting started today. It need not be a tremendous change to your whole way of life. By applying some of the simple tips you will learn about in this article, you can begin taking steps towards your goal of achieving fitness. Join an exercise and fitness club to help stay motivated. Not using your membership could make you feel guilty, and more likely to attend. This is a great way to trick yourself into going into the gym if you have trouble attending. Establishing a goal for your exercise routine may work as a significant motivator. When you have goals, you concentrate on beating obstacles instead of focusing on an exercise's overall difficulty. Once you have a goal in mind, you have something to focus your energy upon. You will be less likely to give up and view fitness programs as a life long, goal- orientated process. Improve your overall fitness by creating an exercise routine that strengthens your muscles, enhances flexibility, and boosts cardiovascular health. Look for classes located in the area where you live. Do not limit yourself to crunches to develop your abs. Through university studies, it has been shown that 250,000 crunches only burns a pound of fat. If you are focusing exclusively on crunches for chiseling your abs, therefore, you may not be getting the most effective ab workout. You must exercise your abs in alternate ways too. A personal trainer is great for those that want to dedicate time to bettering their fitness levels. Your personal trainer will give you ideas on what to do to stay Whey Protein with your workout regime. Personal trainers make a large impact when it comes to improving your fitness level. In order to apply basic body building techniques, one thing you do is lift heavier weights for fewer reps. Start off by choosing a muscle group like the chest. Start by lifting light weights to warm up. Your warm up should included 15 to 20 reps. Then do one with heavier weights for less reps. When you get to the final set, increase the weight that you lift between 5-10 pounds. Start a diary that contains your fitness efforts from the day. Note your workouts and anything else that you engage in. It is a good idea to purchase a pedometer in order for you to keep track of the steps you take. Add this into your journal too. When you write down what you do daily, it helps you see see how well you are progressing so that you know if you need to step it up or not, and it helps to keep you motivated. Always test padding on a workout bench before you begin, by pressing firmly with your fingers on the cushion. If the padding is so thin that you can feel the wood on the bottom, look for a better machine. A machine that does not offer proper padding is bound to be extremely uncomfortable during your workout session. A lot of people like the abstract idea of exercising in the morning but can't quite commit to such an early workout. session. Have a pre-exercise routine where you wake up a few minutes early in order to get in some light cardio and stretching so your body is warmed up. This will cause your day to start off in the right way and you will be able to forge health traits that you can build up on over time. The following article is your ticket to a fitter, more beautiful you. No matter if you are already working out, these tips can help you get on the way to being a fit person. Fitness is a journey. Discovering new paths is essential to keep on going.

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3, the much-discussed, three-line government response was posted to the Immigration Department’s website. But emails continued well into the night as officials realized the public conversation was shifting away from the dead child and toward why Canada wasn’t doing more to help Syrian refugees. Since this was happening during an election campaign, some officials questioned how to handle their messaging during the writ period. “Given this ‘special electoral period’ would we have the capacity (as we normally would) to set the record straight by using factual data, or would this be viewed as partisan?” one embassy staffer asked. As Sept. 3 rolled into Sept. 4 and more media requests from across the world continued to pour in, the emails show communications staffers pressing their superiors for answers to the increasingly detailed questions they were getting on immigration and refugee policy. The documents also show government staffers were warned not to speak directly to media, as they began to hear of a rally planned near a departmental office. Bureaucrats focused on trying to highlight the positive aspects of Canada’s refugee programs and finding accurate numbers of Syrian refugees who had been admitted to Canada, leaving questions and concerns being raised about the country’s refugee policies simply hanging. Hours went by with little progress and they tried to “manage expectations” of journalists whose deadlines were being missed. As Sept. 4 drew to a close, an “urgent” response to questions from Maclean’s magazine was still being batted around when one official realized another department — Foreign Affairs — should have been looped into the approvals process. The final 22 pages were withheld from release, citing an exemption in the Access to Information Act that prevents disclosure of records involving advice or consultations with cabinet ministers or their staff.

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Tips For Getting The Vitamins You Need

Finding the right foods to eat along with understanding which vitamins and minerals are best is vital to maintaining good health. Should you be interested in some healthy solutions, keep reading the tips ahead in this article. Continue on for a good education. Make certain you are getting enough vitamins to allow your body to recover from working out. The right nutrients will make it easier to burn fat and build muscle. If your supplement has fat, make sure you take it with your meal. Several vitamins, including E, K, and A are best absorbed by your body when taken with a meal. They work especially well when ingested with fatty foods like fish. Two of the best sources for vitamin D are exposure to the sun and milk. If you aren't a fan of drinking milk and don't get a great deal of sun, you might want to add a vitamin D supplement. This vitamin strengthens your bones. A lot of people notice body aches without knowing why they are occurring. Instead of scheduling a doctor's visit, try a vitamin and mineral supplement. Fish oil and vitamin E are great for muscle pain since they may soften them if they're strained or tight. Iron is an essential nutrient to build red blood cells. These cells transport oxygen to areas of your body. Women generally need more iron than men, which is why there are some iron supplements that are just for women. If you frequently feel exhausted and have difficulty breathing, you might have an iron deficiency. You should be making sure your daily diet consists of the right nutrients and vitamins in order to stay healthy. Getting the right amount of nutrients will help you feel good and look good, while keeping you healthy. The most popular and effective vitamin, C, is easily delivered to your body by many of the fruits we eat, like oranges and lemons. Supplements are great for anyone who just can't get enough nutrients by eating. This important vitamin can help treat and prevent colds, acne, gum disease, skin infections, and stomach ulcers. Additionally, studies have shown vitamin C can help patients suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's disease and ADHD. Go to your doctor to see if you're deficient in any nutrients. This is an issue that should provide a basis for your supplements, so you need to know the ones you need as soon as possible. In today's difficult economic times we often neglect our bodies by eating from the dollar menu at our favorite fast food restaurant depriving it of the vitamin and minerals we require. Make sure you take the right vitamins each day to feel better, and ward off any potential colds while keeping your body in optimum health. Clearly, it is very important to understand just how to provide your body with the right balance of vitamins and minerals. Using these tips, you should feel healthier in no time. Share these ideas with loved ones so that they can better their health, too.