"I like myself a lot better this way."
"This challenge has changed my life so much! After 40 days alcohol-free, I have zero desire to go back to pre-challenge alcohol consumption. I have slept, without medication, beautifully for the last two weeks. With more attention to diet and less empty alcohol calories, I've lost 10-plus pounds. I've found great nonalcoholic substitutes and developed good strategies for social situations. I'm so happy I did this."
That's a snapshot of the inspiring feedback we received from this year's third annual NOLA.com #AlcoholFreeFor40 challenge, our post-Mardi Gras challenge to not only give up alcohol, but to also make it a self-experiment with pre- and post-lab tests and other metrics to see what's really happening inside our bodies when we go alcohol free.
On a personal note, I'm grateful to have the opportunity to support our #AlcoholFreeFor40 participants, connecting with many individually, learning from their stories and experiences, and witnessing so many incredible transformations in behaviors, habits and, ultimately, quality of life and confidence.
For starters, most of the communication with this year's #AlcoholFreeFor40 participants was through the #AlcoholFreeFor40 Facebook group. I'm glad we made the switch from email to the Facebook group, for lots of reasons.
It made the challenge so much more interactive and engaging, more of a conversation. And people have the option to post and share, or just read conversation threads for inspiration.
Participants in the Facebook group provided encouragement, support, and accountability for one another.
As one participant put it, "I am thankful for all of the unknown faces who encouraged and supported me. The amazing support of this group has helped me to maintain what I said I was going to do. It is amazing how much all of your thoughts and successes mean to me."
People were incredibly open, sharing their triumphs, challenges and missteps.
The #AlcoholFreeFor40 challenge is simple: Give up alcohol for the entire season of Lent, including Sundays. Anyone, however, can do their own challenge at any time.
We polled the group at the halfway mark. Seventy-five percent were completely alcohol-free and continuing to stick to it until the end. Twenty-one percent had a drink once or twice, and 5 percent acknowledged that they were continuing to drink, but significantly less than before.
These open lines of communication also revealed a common theme among many participants: A raging sweet tooth.
There were exceptions, but many confessed to craving and indulging in more carbs than usual, especially sugary sweets.
It was such a trend, in fact, that we've decided to add the option of a second level to next year's challenge: "#AlcoholFreeFor40 2.0" is our working title. In addition to giving up alcohol for 40 days, the "2.0" version of the Challenge also incorporates a carb detox, essentially cutting out all added sugar and refined, processed starches.
This year's kickoff event was held at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, giving #AlcoholFreeFor40 participants the opportunity to meet one another, talk about why they chose to do the Challenge, sip Eat Fit NOLA mocktails and have their pre-challenge metric tests done, all in one spot.
Ochsner Health System provided pre- and post-challenge metrics to the first 150 participants who signed up via Eventbrite. The lab tests included key markers of inflammation and liver health, among other key indicators, and were overseen by supervising physician Dr. Dean Hickman, medical director of Ochsner's Addictive Behavior Unit.
We added three new components this year, in addition to lab tests: Before and after close-up photos, body composition analysis and blood pressure screenings.
Results were mixed, with some surprises.
But given the level of sugar-bomb confessions we heard both from the Facebook group and those who came in for their post-challenge measurements, it eventually made sense.
Same with the before-and-after photos. Some of the "after" pictures looked markedly different: more refreshed, clearer skin, less-puffy face, improved under-eye circles, and brighter eyes.
Others though, looked about the same. Some of that may be attributed to increased sugar intake. White and sugary carbs lead to inflammation, which can have effects similar to alcohol consumption, like fluid retention and under-eye circles.
Most who showed up for follow-up lab tests reported sticking 100 percent with the #AlcoholFreeFor40 Challenge. A few said they had consumed alcohol once during the challenge, usually at a special event, such as St. Patrick's Day. Only a handful reporting drinking on more than one occasion.
For folks who had been pretty normal at the onset, often there really wasn't much change at the end of the challenge.
Ten percent had elevated hs-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) at the onset of the challenge; half of this group were within normal limits after the 40-day challenge.
Why it matters: C-reactive protein is a marker for inflammation in the body; high levels of hs-CRP have been linked to an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, high blood pressure, and vascular disease. And studies have shown that over time, chronic inflammation can lead to significant problems, including heart disease, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, and certain types of cancer.
Seven percent had elevated GGT at the onset of the Challenge (GGT stands for gamma glutamyl transferase, a liver test that's affected by alcohol); all dropped to normal levels after 40 days alcohol-free.
Why it matters: High levels of GGT can indicate liver disease, including alcoholic cirrhosis or heavy drinking.
The liver enzyme ALT was elevated in 5 percent of participants at the onset; again, all dropped to normal levels after 40 days alcohol-free.
Why it matters: Elevated liver enzymes ALT and AST may indicate inflammation or damage to cells in the liver. Inflamed or injured liver cells leak higher-than-normal amounts of these enzymes into the bloodstream, which can result in elevated results in lab tests.
Weight loss varied. Those who tightened up diet (in particular, carbs and added sugars) experienced the greatest success, while those who replaced alcohol with sweets typically didn't see as much improvement.
One participant, a self-reported frequent drinker who stayed 100 percent alcohol-free during the challenge, lost 16 pounds over the 40-day challenge, and another lost 11 pounds. Twenty five percent of participants lost up to 8 pounds, while 9 percent experienced no significant gain or loss, and 4 percent actually gained weight ranging from 2 to 6 pounds.
Body composition analysis showed that about 10 percent of participants gained a significant amount of muscle (between 1-4 pounds), and 10 percent also lost a significant amount of body fat (between 4-10 pounds).
Along the way, #AlcoholFreeFor40 participants have allowed me into their worlds, sharing their stories, triumphs, struggles and lasting changes.
Post-challenge, everyone settles into a regular routine, though for many this is often a "new" normal. Many participants note that they continue to be much more mindful when it comes to alcohol, with an emphasis on quality over quantity.
Even slightly-above-moderate alcohol consumption quickly outweighs any of its health benefits.
And some have found that continuing the alcohol-free journey is the right decision for them. Here's an excerpt from a note I received from an #AlcoholFreeFor40 participant, shared with their permission. I hope you find it as inspiring as I do.
"If you only knew how much this challenge changed my life. After doing the 2016 #AlcoholFreeFor40 Challenge myself, my wife joined me for the 2017 Challenge. Fast forward, and she just finished one full year alcohol-free! And while I haven't been a teetotaler, I can count on two hands the number of drinks I've had in a year. I've totally changed my mental state.
"I think the main thing I realized is the clarity and mental stability I feel from removing the alcohol.
"Over this past year, we have had significant family and job changes that are positive, but stressful, as to be expected. But I can't even imagine if we would have tried all of this while still drinking.
"When you first started the #AlcoholFreeFor40 Challenge, it seemed like an interesting personal challenge. I did not expect it to have this type of impact. It's hard to explain, but alcohol is simply not part of my life anymore.
"So, thank you. Thank you for the motivation and the seed to change. It's really enlightening to think about tackling big issues with a small challenge. It's a great life lesson!"
The many stories, words of inspiration, and tips for success are too lengthy to fit into one column. If you joined the #AlcoholFreeFor40 journey with us, feel free to share your experiences with us in the comments section below or on our #AlcoholFreeFor40 Facebook group, or send me an email at eatingright@nola.com.


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The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a year since the first cases of the novel coronavirus were reported by China, urged countries on Wednesday to ensure that vaccines are made available to people at risk everywhere, not just in rich nations.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, appealed for $4 billion to buy Covid-19 vaccines for distribution in lower and middle-income countries through the COVAX vaccine facility.
"This is the challenge we must rise to in the New Year," Tedros said in a video message issued a day before the first anniversary of China reporting the first cases of pneumonia of unknown origin to the UN health agency.
"Vaccines offer great hope to turn the tide of the pandemic. But to protect the world, we must ensure that all people at risk everywhere – not just in countries who can afford vaccines – are immunised," he said.
He also urged countries to combat conspiracy theories and attacks on science, saying "The choice is easy," and the world can "walk the last miles of this crisis together, helping each other along the way, from sharing vaccines fairly, to offering accurate advice, compassion and care" to all who need them.
The COVAX alliance, which aims to secure fair access to Covid-19 vaccines for poor countries, said on Dec. 18 it had agreements in place for nearly 2 billion doses, roughly doubling its supply, with the first deliveries due in early 2021.
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"Now, don't you worry, Anya. I'm sure your brother and Eruviel will arrive home well and whole. I doubt they will run into anything much worse than the scum that can be found wandering the streets of Bree nowadays."
Cwen spoke crisply as she cut the skin from the rabbit. She had given Anya the coin and sent her down the street to the Hobbithole down the road. The young Hobbit gladly sold her the rabbit and thanked her kindly for her patronage and gave his regards to Miss Cwen. Since returning, Anya noted the quick, almost jerky movements of Cwen as she treated the rabbit for that evening's stew. The woman's brow seemed sterner than usual and her eyes had dark circles beneath them.
"I know it is no good worrying, Cwen. But I still do."
Anya stood watching the older woman work for a moment. As Cwen began hacking the meat into sloppy chunks, she had to ask, "Cwen…is something the matter?"
With a loud thunk, Cwen sunk the cleaver into the thick cutting board covering the table. "Whatever makes you think there is something the matter, Anya?"
"You seem…upset about something. Is it okay that I am here? I do not wish to intrude. I just, well, I had to get away for a while."
Her host laughed dryly. "Anyatka, dearie, you chose to live in Bree. The urge to flee should come often." Cwen scooped up the pieces and dropped them into a frying pan to brown. "You are most welcome at any time. But where is your husband? I would have expected him to come with you."
Trying to hide the blush with a curtain of hair, Anya sputtered, "Oh, he's not, we're not…I know it isn't proper to live together before marriage, but under the circumstances we all thought…"
Smirking, Cwen waved a greasy hand at her. "Never you mind, Anya. Biramore is not my husband, either."
Anya tried to hide the surprise. "He isn't?"
"Oh, no, dear. I have been married once, to a foolish, selfish man. Biramore and I chose to love one another without the pretenses of ceremony." Cwen poured some liquid into the pan and began adding fresh herbs. "It was a grand ceremony, though. Anidore wore a deep, lush burgundy robe and the bridesmaids a vibrant blue. I led a company of folk back then. The groomsmen all wore the uniforms of green and gold." She paused and smiled slightly. "My dearest Aldoon officiated. One of the rare times he paused in his travels just long enough to do so. And Castius! Castius brought his tamed cat – one that would make your little Oli look like a house pet." Chuckling, she stirred the mixture as it rose to a low boil.
"You do not appear like one to want a huge ceremony like that, Cwen. That surprises me." Anya reached over the island between them and took up a paring knife and a large potato.
Cwen shrugged. "That was a long time ago. Neilia's father. She's nearly eight now. Though she acts like she's thirty." The thought of her daughter brought a smile to her lips.
"How does Biramore do with Neilia? I imagine well."
The smile vanished as quickly as it came. "He did splendidly. Thought of her as his own, I'm certain."
"Did?"
The falter in Cwen's stirring would have been missed by most. Only because Anya was watching her friend so closely did she catch it.
"Biramore traveled a great deal protecting caravans. Merchants. Over six months ago, he left for Needlehole and never came back."
Cwen's voice was even. Calm. She moved about preparing the coney stew with practiced grace. She added the potatoes and set to chopping carrots.
Finally, Anya broke the silence. "He's gone?"
"Well, yes. Dead, probably. Seeking revenge for his sister's death. Or taken by goblins or orcs or bandits."
"Are…are you okay?"
Cwen set down the knife and looked over at Anya. "Are you all right? Knowing your brother could be dead or on his way to death? Are any of us all right, Anya?"
Anya blinked and took a step back. "There was another man…" she blurted out under the pressure of Cwen's cold response. "I remember seeing you with another man in Bree."
"Zhevruil. His name was Zhevruil. He's disappeared again, as well. I have a special knack for that Anya. Making men disappear. I have grown used to it."
"He's dead, too?"
"Possibly. Though Zhev is like a fox—hard to catch and hard to kill. More likely, he made a bad deal and had to vanish to avoid the consequences."
Anya watched as Cwen finished dumping things into the pot. Her host wiped her hands on her apron and sighed. "Men are fickle, Anya. They always will be. They chase glory or adventure or gold. Occasionally they remember their woman back home. It helps when they have children with her. But even then—" she shrugged. "Well, look at Neilia's father."
"My Anric is faithful and true," Anya insisted.
Cwen smirked as if she knew something Anya did not. "Thus far, yes. Anric seems like a nice lad from what you've told me. Would probably do right by you. But the passion fades, Anya. Love dies down to acceptance of each other's company."
"It goes away?"
She shook her head. "No. Not like that. But it doesn't burn like it does in the beginning. People like that: the burn. The excitement. The rush." She put her fist on her hip and looked at Anya intently. "Do you know what I mean?"
Blushing, Anya thought not of Anric, but of Morducai Mossfoot. Her cheeks did not flush around him simply because he had a tendency to be flirtatious and crass. The burn consumed her when she thought of him. The excitement declared itself in her voice whenever she greeted him. The rush made her head swim whenever he leaned in close. She forced her thoughts to her lover, to Anric. There was warmth there. Affection. And love. She did love Anric and she knew that he loved her, too. But there was no burn.
"Burns hurt, though," she whispered. "And eventually, they cool."
Cwen leaned over the pot and took a deep breath of the rising aroma. "They do. On both accounts. Which is why people settle…or wander. But they always look for that feeling, just to make sure they are still alive."
Anya turned to look out the window overlooking the front lawn. Cwen's house was not built Hobbit-style beneath the ground, but it bore the roundness of traditional Hobbit homes. Even in the front lawn, Cwen had planted crops and herbs among her flowering garden. She thought of the little plot of land she and Anric were trying to turn into a vegetable garden. Without her bidding, her thoughts shifted to the Dalish Charm removed because of her negligence.
"Why don't people just accept that, then? If folk always do it. Always look for something else."
Behind her, Cwen shrugged. "Tradition. Family. It is easier to raise a family when you know the spouse will be there."
"Not everyone falls for tradition, though. You, for instance. And there are others I know."
"Mhmm. Indeed there are. Anidore, for instance, went back to his womanizing ways after we split apparently. I would say I was hurt and surprised, but really, just hurt." She lets out a self-depreciating laugh. "And not really even hurt. I just felt foolish."
Anya nodded and asked very cautiously,"Do you ever wonder what it would have been like to just…let him?"
Cwen turned to look at her. "Let him…sleep around? Oh, heavens, no. I don't think that ever crossed my mind. At least not then."
"But what about now?"
The older woman ran her fingers along her hairline brushing back any flyaways that escaped from the loose bun on the crown of her head. "I think that now, I wouldn't mind it so much. It would be difficult to see the one I love with someone else at first, but if I knew that in the end, their heart belonged to me, I think I would be more open to it."
"If you loved them and they loved you."
"Maybe. Though I am not sure I could actually do it when it comes down to it. See my love with another." Cwen smiled kindly and reached over to pat her hand. "I am jealous like that, I suppose."
Anya nodded. "I think most people are."
"Jealous and perhaps selfish. In the end, people don't want the pain that comes with the burn." She laughed. "After all, only crazy people hurt themselves on purpose, right?"
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The Five Best Places to See the Stunning Architecture of Porto
Here's where to see standout buildings and local design of Lisbon's little sister to the north.
By Eimear Lynch
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Start with the city's jewel, the Serralves Museum—it's Portugal's most visited museum. The main building, starkly modern and filled with contemporary art, stands in contrast to the pink Art Deco Casa de Serralves next door. Walk through the 44 acres of gardens dotted with sculpture.
For a glimpse of traditional Porto, stop at São Bento Station to see scenes of the history of Portugal on panels comprising 20,000 hand-painted ceramic tiles.
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If you're feeling inspired to redecorate, pick up tiles at Lobo Taste (20 Largo de São Domingos; 51-22-201-7102), which sells modern takes on traditional crafts.
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For culture in a stunning environment, head to Casa da Música, a Rem Koolhaas architectural extravaganza that's home to the national orchestra.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that the Statewide Grand Jury returned a four-count indictment charging a South Kingstown man with sexually assaulting a 46-year-old female victim in 2018.
On July 26, 2021, the Statewide Grand Jury returned a sealed indictment charging Clark Donatelli (age 55) with four counts of second-degree sexual assault.
After the sealed indictment was returned, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Donatelli, who was arraigned on November 10, 2021, at a hearing in Providence County Superior Court.
Donatelli was granted bail, which was set at $10,000 personal recognizance. The Court also issued a No Contact Order between Donatelli and his alleged victim as a condition of his bail. Donatelli is scheduled for a pretrial conference on December 15, 2021, in Providence County Superior Court.
As alleged in the indictment, the charges against Donatelli occurred in the city of Providence sometime on November 1, 2018. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.
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Matt Webb (Guitarist) was born on the 12th of March, 1987. He was born in 1980s, in Millennials Generation. His birth sign is Pisces and his life path number is 4. Matt's birth flower is Daffodil and birthstone is Aquamarine. What does this all mean? Let's find out!
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NAME: Matt Webb
REAL NAME: Matt Webb
NICKNAME: Matt
PROFESSION: Guitarist
BIRTHPLACE: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
NATIONALITY: Canadian
Matt Webb, best known for being a Guitarist, was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Thursday, March 12, 1987. Pop rock guitarist who also provides backing vocals for the emo band Marianas Trench.
Family: He began a relationship with model Jessica King in 2010. He was later in a relationship with Nicole Arbour. He grew up with a sister. Matt Webb father's name is under review and mother unknown at this time. We will continue to update details on Matt Webb's family.
Dating: According to CelebsCouples, Matt Webb is single .
Net Worth: Online estimates of Matt Webb's net worth vary. It's easy to predict his income, but it's much harder to know how much he has spent over the years. CelebsMoney and NetWorthStatus does a good job of breaking most of it down.
2. Matt Webb's zodiac sign is Pisces
Matt Webb zodiac sign is a Pisces. Dates of Pisces are February 19 - March 20. The Pisces zodiac sign are the dreamers and mystics of the zodiac. Many of them have lives filled with fantasy, magic and wonder. They are mystical, intuitive, creative, romantic, compassionate, sensitive. Although, they can be unrealistic, submissive, self-pitying, dependent, codependent
BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE: Rabbit
The Canadian guitarist has been alive for 12,723 days or 305,364 hours. There were precisely 431 full moons after his birth to this day.
Matt Webb was born on a Thursday. The 'thur' in Thursday is actually derived from the Norse god Thor. People born on Thursdays are generally a fun to be around, which means Thursday's babies get to be the life of the party.
Countdown to Matt Webb's next birthday.
Matt Webb will be turning 35.
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The world's population was 5,055,636,132 and there were an estimated 138,691,278 babies born throughout the world in 1987, Ronald Reagan (Republican) was the president of the United States, and the number one song on Billboard 100 was "Jacob's Ladder" by Huey Lewis & The News.
538 – Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths, ends his siege of Rome, retreats to Ravenna, leaving the city in the hands of the victorious Roman general, Belisarius.
1455 – First record of Johannes Gutenberg's Bible, letter dated this day by Enea Silvio Piccolomini refers to the bible printed a year before.
1860 – Congress accepts Pre-emption Bill: free land in West for colonists.
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6. The Year of the Rabbit
Matt Webb was born in the Year of the Rabbit. People with Chinese zodiac Rabbit sign usually impress others with an image of tenderness, grace and sensitive. They are romantic in relationship, having a high demand in life quality. They avoid arguing with others, and have a capability of converting an enemy into a friend. Their strengths are gentle, sensitive, compassionate, amiable, modest, and merciful. But they can also be amorous, hesitant, stubborn, timid, conservative. Their lucky numbers are 3, 4, 9, and lucky colors are red, blue, pink, purple.
7. Matt Webb's life path number is 4
Life Path Number 4 represent 'The Worker'. Those who walk a Life Path with Number 4 have an almost unbreakable spirit and astounding capabilities of self-control. 3 reminds us that equality for all sides creates the strongest structures. Its energy is that of Stability. The values are structure, discipline, health. The challenges are to balance your ambitions with your need for security.
Matt Webb was born in the middle of Millennials Generation.
9. Matt Webb's birthstone is Aquamarine
Early sailors believed that aquamarine talismans, etched with the likeness of the sea god Neptune, protected them against ocean dangers.
10. Matt Webb's birth flower is Daffodil
Daffodil symbolizes rebirth, new beginnings, promise happiness and joy.


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Chantel Janzen (Tegelen, 15 de febrero de 1979) es una actriz, cantante y presentadora de televisión neerlandesa.

Biografía
Janzen nació en Tegelen, localidad hoy integrada en el municipio de Venlo. Se formó en la Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten en Ámsterdam. Saltó a la fama como actriz de teatro musical en obras como Tarzan, Petticoat y Hij gelooft in mij, y ha actuado asimismo en varias películas neerlandesas.

Janzen comenzó su carrera como presentadora de televisión en la emisora pública AVRO, donde fue la presentadora de la gala anual de premios Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala entre 2008 y 2010. En 2011, pasó a trabajar para la cadena privada RTL Nederland, donde ha conducido formatos como Holland's Got Talent y The Voice of Holland.

En mayo de 2020, Janzen presentará junto a Edsilia Rombley y Jan Smit la LXV edición del Festival de la Canción de Eurovisión que se celebrará en el recinto Ahoy Rotterdam de Róterdam.

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Enlaces externos

Nacidos en Venlo
Actrices de los Países Bajos
Presentadores de televisión de los Países Bajos
Presentadores de Eurovisión

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Thank you. I really needed to hear this today. When no one appreciates or recognizes our efforts it's nice to know that God does. Bless you.
Thank you for this sweet encouragement today - just what I needed to focus my week in the right direction.
Ah, I'm refreshed. Thank you for the warm blanket of encouragement.
Thank you so much! I am posting my blog on prayer this morning.
Thank you, June! I enjoyed this!
Never give up, stay strong!!
Great words of encouragement for this mama. All of those quotes were inspiring, but one really made me think: An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy! Never heard that one before but it's worth thinking upon!
Beautiful and thank you so much. The last paragraph especially meant so much to me!
Thnaks for the encouragement. I love that quote by Abe Lincoln.
Thanks for the lovely opening to the week after a particularly difficult Monday morning with one of my little guys. It did remind me why I miss my own mother so desperately sometimes too.
How beautiful and encouraging! Everyday is Mother's Day! Bless you for your precious ministry.


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Elephantosaurus es un género extinto de sinápsidos dicinodontes que vivieron en el período Triásico Medio en lo que ahora es Europa (Rusia). El espécimen holotipo y único conocido, catalogado como PIN 525/25, es un fragmento de cráneo que incluye parte de la región interorbital y los huesos nasales, y sugiere que era un animal de gran tamaño con un cráneo de al menos 30 centímetros de ancho (aunque puede haber sido más pequeño que Stahleckeria). Los huesos de la bóveda craneana son además inusualmente gruesos. Aunque se lo ha considerado usualmente como un miembro de la familia Stahleckeriidae, generalmente debido a su tamaño, es probable que en realidad se halle por fuera de ese grupo, debido a su hueso frontal el cual contribuye significativamente a constituir el margen de la órbita ocular.

Referencias

Véase también
Anexo:Terápsidos

Referencias
 Principales grupos de sinápsidos no-mamíferos en Mikko's Phylogeny Archive

Dicynodontia
Sinápsidos de Europa
Sinápsidos del Triásico


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Ginger is used as a spice to add flavor in cooking, for centuries. The fresh stem of this plant is used as a main ingredient in many dishes, in Asia. In European cooking, ginger is more popular as powdered spice while in Britain, it is popular as gingerbread. Ginger oil and oil resin are other common uses of this ginger to flavor ginger beer and ginger ale. It is even used as an ingredient in cosmetics, perfumery and medicines. This ginger is pickled to make beni shoga and gari, in Japan. It is used as raw or grated ginger in tofu or noodles. In India, ginger is used as one of the main ingredients in the cooking of thicker gravies for vegetarian dishes, as well as in many other non-vegetarian dishes such as meat based dishes. Ginger contains gingerols, a-curumene, citral, D- camphene, geraniol, zingiberenes, zingerone etc. Ginger juice is used in the purification of opium (ahiphena shodhana).
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Truptighna - Herbs which Relieve pseudo-satiation.
Arshoghna - Herbs which are good for piles.
Deepana - Herbs which are good for digestive health.
Shoolprashmana - Herbs useful in relieving abdominal pain.
Trishna nigrahana - Group of herbs useful in thirst.
In Rajnighantu this herb is also mentioned that it has katu rasa and ushna veerya. It is deepana and hrudya. It is best used to cure shopha and diseases associated with throat.
According to Acharya charak Snehan, deepana, virshya and pacification of vata and kapha dosha are the various effects of this herb. Its Vipaka is sweet and it is used in hridya roga and ginger is a best appetizer.
According to Acharya shushruta it pacifies vata and kapha, it improves voice and relieves constipation, relieves gas and bloating, helpful in abdominal pain. It is katu ras and ushna veerya, appetizer, hridya and vrishya in nature.
In Charaka suthrastanan chapter 27th this herb is mentioned.
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Ginger is a best appetizer, it improves taste and relieves anorexia.
Improves vigor because of its aphrodisiac nature.
Improves digestion and helps to relieve abdominal colic pain.
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It is also used to cure anemia and Elephantiasis.
It breakdowns hardened stool into small pieces and helps to relieve constipation.
Ginger is effective in arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, dizziness, menstrual pain, motion sickness and weight loss.
Paste of dry ginger is applied over forehead to relieve headache.
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It is safe to use ginger in low amount during pregnancy and lactation.


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Rainer Speer (* 19. Juli 1959 in Berlin-Buch) ist ein ehemaliger deutscher Politiker (SPD). Von November 2009 bis September 2010 war er Innenminister des Landes Brandenburg, zuvor war er von 2004 bis 2009 brandenburgischer Finanzminister.

Leben
Nachdem er 1978 in Falkensee das Abitur abgelegt hatte, nahm er zur Vorbereitung seiner Ausbildung als Berufsoffizier eine Tätigkeit als Betriebsschlosser in den Buna-Werken auf. Ab 1979 besuchte er die Offiziershochschule der Landstreitkräfte der NVA in Löbau, wurde jedoch 1980 wegen "politischer Unzuverlässigkeit und charakterlichen Schwierigkeiten" zum Soldaten degradiert und leistete nur seinen Grundwehrdienst. Von 1981 bis 1982 war Speer Volontär an den staatlichen Kulturhäusern Potsdam, danach bis 1983 kulturpolitischer Mitarbeiter und Leiter des FDJ-Jugendklubs "Aurora" im Potsdamer Neubaugebiet "Am Stern", 1984 bis 1989 u. a. tätig als Möbel-Restaurator am Potsdamer Schloss Lindstedt.

Er ist verheiratet, hat drei Kinder und lebt in Potsdam.

Politik
Während der Wende war er im November 1989 Mitgründer der Potsdamer Regionalgruppe der Sozialdemokratischen Partei der DDR (SDP) und wurde dort Angestellter für Organisation und Öffentlichkeit.

1990 wurde Speer stellvertretender Regierungsbevollmächtigter für den früheren Bezirk Potsdam und von 1990 bis 1994 fungierte er als Abteilungsleiter für Regierungsplanung unter Ministerpräsident Manfred Stolpe in der Staatskanzlei Brandenburg. 1991 wurde er zum SPD-Fraktionsvorsitzenden in der Stadtverordnetenversammlung Potsdam gewählt, dieses Amt übte er bis 1993 aus. Zudem war er von 1994 bis 2008 Unterbezirksvorsitzender der SPD in Potsdam. Von 1994 bis 1999 war er Staatssekretär im Ministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Raumordnung des Landes Brandenburg, bevor er schließlich 1999 Chef der Staatskanzlei Brandenburg wurde.

Als Chef der Staatskanzlei war er Vorsitzender des Ausschusses für Verwaltungsoptimierung (AVO). Dieser Ausschuss befasste sich insbesondere mit dem Umbau der Landesverwaltung und mit der Reduzierung des Personalbestandes. Die unter der politischen Verantwortung von Speer erstmals 2001 aufgestellte Personalbedarfsplanung für die brandenburgische Landesverwaltung wurde seither jährlich für einen Zeitraum von mindestens fünf Jahren fortgeschrieben. Speer erwarb sich hierdurch den Ruf, ein konsequenter und durchsetzungsstarker Finanzpolitiker zu sein. Im Kabinett Platzeck II war er anschließend vom 13. Oktober 2004 bis zum 6. November 2009 Minister der Finanzen des Landes Brandenburg.

Bei der Landtagswahl in Brandenburg 2009 kandidierte er erstmals um den Einzug in den Landtag Brandenburg. Er trat im Landtagswahlkreis Havelland II als Direktkandidat an, unterlag jedoch Barbara Richstein (CDU). Über die Landesliste der SPD Brandenburg zog er jedoch in den Landtag ein. Seit dem 6. November 2009 war er Minister des Innern des Landes Brandenburg im Kabinett Platzeck III.

Im September 2010 geriet Speer in die Schlagzeilen, nachdem er gegen die Axel Springer AG eine gerichtliche Verfügung erwirken ließ, welche die Berichterstattung über seine Person einschränkte. Speer wurde darauf von verschiedenen Stellen der Vorwurf der Zensur gemacht. Am 23. September 2010 trat Speer als Innenminister des Landes Brandenburg zurück. Zuvor war er wegen zahlreicher Vorwürfe im politischen und privaten Bereich unter Druck geraten. So wurde ihm vorgeworfen, die Verbeamtung einer Mitarbeiterin, mit der er ein Kind gezeugt hatte, in die Wege geleitet und diese angestiftet zu haben, ihn als Vater zu verleugnen und statt Unterhalt von ihm Unterhaltsvorschuss vom Jugendamt zu beziehen. Ebenso soll er den Verkauf eines landeseigenen Grundstückes (Krampnitzer Kasernengelände) an eine Investorengruppe zu einem Preis, der rund 20 Millionen Euro unter dem eigentlichen Wert lag, begünstigt haben. Dabei sollen persönliche Beziehungen zu einem Investor, der mit Speer im Vorstand des Potsdamer Sportvereins SV Babelsberg 03 sitzt, entscheidend gewesen sein. Nachdem der brandenburgische Ministerpräsident Matthias Platzeck ihn gebeten hatte, auch sein Landtagsmandat abzugeben, verkündete Rainer Speer am 12. Dezember 2010 auf einer Pressekonferenz, diesen Schritt und damit den vollständigen Rückzug aus der Politik zu vollziehen.

Als früherem Staatssekretär im Umweltministerium stand Speer das Recht zu, als Beamter wieder in den Landesdienst einzutreten. Da für ihn jedoch keine entsprechende Position gefunden werden konnte, wurde er zum 1. Januar 2011 als Staatssekretär, mit 51 Jahren, in den Ruhestand versetzt.

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 Parlamentsdokumentation Brandenburg – Datenbank-Abfrageformular vom Landtag Brandenburg

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The key reason why – 1st elements first, you have to be in the position to decide the reasons you are interested in a fresh motor vehicle? Will it be due to the fact a friend or acquaintance simply just helped bring a brand new vehicle therefore you out of the blue think inspired or would it be mainly because your present vehicle in time breaks down daily and it's a hazard about down hill moves? That is a hard obtain thus remember to hold the perfect causes for choosing a different car.
Situation – Is there a authentic situation with credit history . auto? Is usually annoyed when someone your difficult van the fact that nearly comes across as being just as if it is bringing about an individual danger? Had everyone absorb it with regard to adjustments in addition to routine service only to find out the fee for becoming the whole thing resolved was worthwhile over the specific vehicle again? Or perhaps can be your motor vehicle actually within wonderful working dent and even may be easily far better as a result of checking out the any nearby storage area? A good low quality vehicle of which gets worse yet by the day will be determination sufficient as your basic safety should always are provided 1st but if your van is within very good condition and you're simply yet calculated for a new generation then you can at any rate sell it off for along with bake some money-back!
Choice – When considering obtaining a different automotive your options you could have are actually versatile therefore figure out the route you might take. Do you think you're immediately following the latest, off the tremendous amount family car possibly a second-hand auto or truck? You can get well enough advantages of both of those, despite the fact I had careen far more into a superior second-hand family car while the latest truck looses excessively considerably benefit much too rapidly yet manner in which about actually when? Being aware of your ability to buy you possess to use is usually a terrific way to make your mind up as well as contemplate your company needs; is undoubtedly it anything at all to help allow you to employment along with returned and / or would you like family members family car? Knowing the reasons you have the newest family car a great place to begin around the decision-making process.
Obtaining a new generation is obviously stimulating however,if it is an financial commitment because sizeable just as an auto, them is a thing that cannot always be rushed. A fresh 365 days is always a fantastic risk to get started afresh not to mention do something different however if it is actually an alternative car you happen to be once therefore be aware in addition to look at choice sensibly in order to ensure you make the correct decision with respect to you.
Truth be told there was an occasion, very nearly 20 years past, any time the only method to understand the particular reasonable cost to get a new car / truck was a serious task. A completely new car / truck purchaser possessed to assemble Thursday classifieds, push from automotive dealer to car or truck car dealer, as well as huckster, wrangling, haggle. Perhaps in that case, a common total price the customer found appeared to be the retail price regional vehicle traders ended up being able to give. The way in which were being they will to find out considering they have the very best expense? How are individuals to be familiar with if perhaps auto patrons just some towns and cities across ended up getting better deals or? The only method, is almost always to mysteriously contact individuals that purchased a similar innovative family car, and also push a variety of mileage to research the savings connected with various motor vehicle dealerships.
Fortunately, present day vehicle purchasers live in the not the same market. Often, innovative automobile costs is within reach of a buyer. While using new technology of your Internet, and the outstanding jump on gives present day purchasers for you to information, modern automobile purchaser should be seeing that informed when your neighborhood seller in relation to charge, hold-backs, rewards, financing, in addition to seller earnings margin. There is no explanation your purchaser need to spin a fresh automobile with no presently being aware of the best cost they could get.
Consequently, are these claims on the internet new automobile details precise? Usually are on-line car or truck charges reliable? Could any buyer confidence the data therefore readily offered standing on numerous car or truck looking internet websites all over the continent? The answer: Possibly.
The fact is, with regards to 95 % of on the web automobile browsing sites really are simply just steer aggregators. Current world wide web technological innovation will make it straightforward to produce a car obtaining web page that is definitely packed with type requirements, brand-new auto contractors, in addition to pretty genuine the prices data. The trouble is, they tug the client within together with the nice cool gadgets merely to gather personal data, publish them on their steer aggregation database, and after that resell their own targeted traffic'particular details to countless marketing techniques agencies, in order to the main auto acquiring sites.
Now how really does a modern vehicle client discover genuine information along with costs without their particular privacy, or more painful, selecting the particular data source with countless promotion firms? The reply is genuinely simple. Continue to be using the honest sources. Do not key in a person's personal information directly into an application using a car browsing internet site except it is known as the best power while in the automatic industry.


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How AI and Automation are Revolutionising Microscopy
AI | Jasmina Smailović |
What connects the Covid-19 vaccine, police forensics departments and the latest generation of computer processing chips? None of them would have been possible without microscopes.
Microscopy is responsible for many of the innovations that uphold modern living standards. Whether they're using light, confocal, electron or X-ray microscropes, industries from pharma to software rely on these devices across their outputs.
So what new marvels might be in store if the process of using a microscope were itself to be revolutionised?
We may soon find out. Today's life scientists are harnessing automation and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to radically streamline the microscopy process.
This can't come soon enough. Microscopy's end-to-end pipeline has long been rather onerous. This is true of all three steps: image acquisition, image analysis and the creation of useful outputs.
But how are these technologies transforming workflows at each of these three stages? Let's take a closer look.
ACQUIRING IMAGES
Acquiring a workable, high-quality image of the item under inspection requires manually calibrating a whole host of software and hardware parameters. This is both time and labour intensive, demanding a lot of specialised domain knowledge.
To make matters more complicated, sometimes those parameters will need to be changed while image acquisition is underway. For instance, if the object under examination is growing or in any way altering its position under the lens, the settings will have to shift with it. This requires vigilance and agility from a human operator, creating a large potential for error and bias.
Another advantage of digitised microscopy is the image metadata it creates. The final file will contain information on the image, plus the microscope and camera settings that produced it. This provides valuable material for the analysis stage. It also makes experiments much easier to reproduce.
ANALYSING IMAGES
Once the microscope has done its work and produced a set of quality images, work can begin on finding out their secrets.
Automation can then prepare the image for close analysis. Image enhancement software will remove noise and sharpen definition for a crisp and clear picture. But the real AI magic happens at the segmentation stage.
Much medical research and clinical activity depends on detecting and classifying the contents of a microscope images. For instance, when diagnosing cancer, researchers will need to be able to distinguish between normal and cancerous cells in a sample.
Done manually, this requires researchers to painstakingly inspect and annotate multiple datasets. But when AI is applied, everything changes. Researchers need only manually annotate a single dataset with the correct segments and then present it to a deep learning model for training.
The model, now clued up on the taxonomy, can then automatically differentiate between segments in subsequent samples. This performs in seconds what it could take researchers hours to finish. Multiply that across a stack of images and you have a huge scaling up of any lab's productivity.
CREATING OUTPUTS
The final stage of the microscopy pipeline is to turn the findings from analysis into useful outputs. Scientific reports require a great deal of very precise information. Creating these documents by hand can be almost as arduous as setting up their inputs in the first place. This is yet another step where automation comes in handy.
A report is normally accompanied by a log of all activities performed during the microscopy process, plus information about any errors. As you'd expect, this can contain a lot of technical details. But software used at the image acquisition and analysis stages will record all these factors as they occur and auto-generate a comprehensive metadata log.
With high-quality images also automatically stored on disk, ready for insertion throughout the report, many ingredients of a professional research output no longer require human labour.
PRIORITISE FOR SUCCESS
AI could represent a step change in microscopy's capabilities. But not every stage in every experiment will need to be automated from end-to-end. Sometimes, human input and oversight is very much necessary. Digital microscopes' endless customisability gives researchers the freedom to find the optimal structure for every project.
It's only a matter of time before an automated microscopy workflow helps a team stumble on life sciences' next big discovery.
Jasmina Smailović
Data Science Consultant
Jasmina is a data scientist and machine learning engineer with a background in software development. She has more than 10 years of experience and a PhD in the domain of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Jasmina is passionate about knowledge and constantly making progress in her career path. Besides working on AI projects and leading teams, she has also gained valuable experience in market research, pre-sales, and preparing project proposals. In her free time, Jasmina enjoys travelling, reading books, dancing salsa, and doing yoga.
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"I can control storms," Amanda answered flatly, sliding off of the table.
And that's only a part of the awesomeness found inside Julia Herkel's newest book, The Storm Inside. I was lucky enough to be able to interview this new indie author to celebrate her book's release, so without further ado, let's take the celebration up a notch. Along with some awesome quotes from her book because I know you're curious.
Amanda had been crying last night alone in the bathroom for a reason, after all.
Julia: I love writing on the couch in the living room; it's so comfy!
Tears threatened Amanda, and her sight blurred. At the same moment, it began to rain. It was like the sky was crying for her. No, Amanda realized; it was her.
When did you start writing The Storm Inside?
Julia: I started planning it on the same day that I started my blog: August 8, this past summer.
What inspired you to write The Storm Inside?
Julia: It was kind of a mash-up of the idea of a girl who could control storms, and how emotions stuck inside of you feel like a tornado that you swallowed.
What was your favorite part about writing The Storm Inside?
What was your favorite scene to write from The Storm Inside?
Julia: The climax! It was the easiest to write, and required the least editing.
"Griffons love shiny things," Audrina whispered back.
"But who does that leave, then?" Advisor Mason threw his hands into the air.
Which character from The Storm Inside is your favorite?
Julia: Alma. She was the funnest thing of the whole book to think up.
Do you plan on writing any more books after The Storm Inside?
Do you plan on writing for the rest of your life, or do you see it as just a hobby?
After having read it myself, I can definitely say you don't want to miss Julia's new book! You can buy The Storm Inside right here, and be sure to visit Julia's blog while you're at it.
What do you think of The Storm Inside?
I had the same question! Having read the book myself, I'd say it's appropriate for all ages. Amazon says it's good for ages 10-17.
Sounds good! Great post, Madi!
I loved reading this! And I need to ask my mom if I can buy The Storm Inside, it looks amazing!
It is super awesome! I hope your mom says you can buy it!
Wow, it sounds so good!
It's so cool that you got an interview with her, Madi!
It really is an awesome book! And it was a ton of fun to interview her for sure!
This looks really good! I'll have to look it up!
Ooh, I wanna read it! WAAAH THERE ARE SO MANY BOOKS TO READ BUT I CAN'T GET THEM ALL!!!


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By Judith Aquino,
Vizu Launches Partnership with Adap.tv
Vizu, a company that offers advertising analytics, has joined forces with video advertising platform Adap.tv in a partnership that will let buyers in the Adap.tv Marketplace measure and optimize brand metrics, such as awareness and intent, within videos in real time.
Until recently, video buyers have been unable to move beyond completion and click-through rates, the common standards by which video campaigns are measured and optimized. Through this enhanced integration, advertisers can now determine the contribution of different messages, targeting, and frequency to overall campaign performance and quickly evaluate and adjust them to optimize performance.
"The fragmented landscape of video-serving technologies is one of the key challenges facing the growth of online video advertising," said Dan Beltramo, CEO of Vizu, in a statement. "This integration with Adap.tv is the next step in our 'Value in Video' initiative, allowing our customers to seamlessly access our brand lift measurement and optimization capabilities within the Adap.tv Marketplace."
As an example of the partnership's success, both companies point to an anonymous client that ran a branding campaign to increase purchase intent for a line of odor-eliminating products. Using the Adap.tv and Vizu solution, the client saw an 84 percent increase in purchase intent for the product among people who had been exposed to the campaign.
Jason Shulman, vice president of sales at Adap.tv, called the partnership a "game-changer" for the industry. "Our annual State of Video report indicated that brand lift ranked among the top three most important metrics for video campaigns, reinforcing that brand awareness and intent are top of mind," he said.


Spread the peace that only Jesus can give this season with this lovely Christmas card from DaySpring.
In this busy season, may PEACE be the gift Jesus brings to you when you need it most.
Folded card size: 5 1/2" x 7 3/4"


Are you a painter? I am not! However, I have been participating in a really unique art/painting miracles experience!
It is located in Jean Berry's studio in Burnsville, MN, and she hosts 2 or 3 people to paint acrylics on canvas. It is "intuitive painting" so the idea is to let your arm flow, covering the canvas with color, objects, ideas, etc. While painting, Jean interviews the attendees about what we want clarity, balance and wisdom on and she draws (on a separate canvas) her ideas, key words and intuits possible next steps for our topic/issue. It is a really unique way to be coached … and I'd highly recommend it!
While I feel like I'll never be a great painter (yes, I think I'll stick to playing the harp!!), I've definitely gotten some rich insights using this unique process. Oh, and the picture for this blog entry is one that I painted!!


It's week one of Season 15 of Project Run and Play and I'm thrilled to be back! I had so much fun last time and learned so much. This go around I'm so happy to be joining some of my favorite seamstresses and know you're going to be blown away by their creations.
The theme for this week is the 7 Wonders of the World. I hit the internet and was immediately drawn to one of our favorite sites we've ever visited- Chichen Itza, Mexico. If you've followed me for very long you know we have a huge place in our hearts for Mexico and love our vacations there. We love learning about the culture and people and I wanted to celebrate that in our look this week.
Our first vacation post kids was with my husband's family to Cancun, Mexico (that's me with the bob kneeling in front- we were so young!). We toured the Mayan ruins of Tulum and Chichen Itza and it was such an amazing experience. Back then you could climb to the top of El Castillo, the iconic pyramid. It was at the top that my fear of heights kicked in and I seriously contemplated what life would be like living in that big stone room since there was no way in the world I was going back down those steeeeeeeeep stairs! Lucky for you I conquered my fears so I could be here today to share with you our first look!
I love the bright colors of Mexico, from the turquoise ocean waters, to the lush green jungles and the clear blue skies. The vibrant colors really bring our look to life. I did three different pieces and topped it all off with a fun felt floral headband.
My main piece is a woven front bodice dress, designed to mimic the stairs of El Castillo. To create this look I used a reverse applique technique and fabric weaving. A little geometry came in handy to get this just right. I love that this dress is perfect for the theme but also totally wearable and not too costume-y.
I brought the same staircase look to the back of the bodice too. I love the subtle detail!
I did a split sleeve with a built in bow because I simply can't get enough of the statement sleeves!
A hi-low hemmed skirt and pockets finish off the dress. I used the Lil Luxe Collection Lil Luxe Dress as a base for the bodice then drafted a new neckline, sleeve, skirt and pockets. The fabric for this dress came from our sponsor CaliFabrics. This ocean blue chambray was just perfect for this dress.
Little sis is rocking my take on tourist chic. I wanted to bring in the vibrant greens of the jungles that surround Chichen Itza and also wanted to use a print that would be reminiscent of the gorgeous flowers that you find there too. This floral was a LA find and the twill for the shorts was a Joann's score. I really want this outfit for myself!
I used the Nina Blouse from Coffee + Thread as my base for the top. I cut the front on the fold and added facings instead of the collar and bias binding. I added a flounce to the sleeve and chose to keep the hem raw to preserve the movement of the fabric. This fabric is pure heaven- it has the drape of a rayon with quite a bit of stretch and doesn't fray when cut. I'd buy a million more yards if I could!
I added a big bold exposed zipper to the back. I'm always drawn to exposed zippers and try to keep a bunch of pretty ones on hand just so I can bring a bit of drama to a garment. The bias bound hem adds a little stability to the hem and I love the contrast it gives too.
I used the Linden Shorts from Sew A Little Seam for the shorts. I drafted a new waistband and added a ruffle to the top. I also used a side invisible zipper as closure.
I drafted new, longer and wider pockets and brought the angle closer to the side seam. I lined the pockets with sarape stripe fabric that I wanted to incorporate into our look somehow.
I did a longer gaucho style length so hopefully she'll get to wear these to school and through the summer. My kids and their crazy long legs make buying shorts near impossible so I know I'll be making many more of these this year!
The felt floral headband was just the right finishing touch. I used wool felt from Etsy and had a blast trying out different flowers. The bold colors and big flowers are such a fun addition to this look. Their shoes were Target finds and couldn't be more perfect!
These girls made this shoot so much fun! It wasn't easy to find a 'Mayan-looking' backdrop in the middle of a Utah winter. We headed to our State Capital Building and these girls did their best pretending it was a balmy 80 degrees instead of the frigid 30 degrees it was the evening of our pictures.
Thanks for stopping by and make sure you head back to Project Run and Play to check out the other looks and to vote for your favorite! Voting ends Thursday at 8pm EST so run on over!
That blue dress is absolutely stunning!!! I think the staircase back is my favorite detail. Awesome job!!!
Oh my goodness these are both so stunning! I want the blue dress for me so you should make both in our sizes. 😂☺ I have wanted to incorporate weaving for years. What a beautiful detail!
Wow Tami! These are amazing – and your girls are always such beautiful models. Both looks are amazing and I am in LOVE with that dress. The details on it are beautiful.
There's not a single thing about this that I don't love! Such good details all over. I'm completely jealous about your Cali Fabrics gift!! And, I totally get this theme. My husband is Guatemalan and in the north they have Tikal which is very similar to this. We've been a couple times and it's so intriguing.
The weaving on that bodice though!
Amazing!! You are so talented! I love them both so much!
The blue dress is stunning. I think you probably have this one in the bag. How crazy that we both started with the Lil Luxe Dress and have completely different looks from it!
Both outfits are stunning! I can't get over the blue dress! It's so striking! 😍😍😍 So amazing Tami!
The picture of them sitting on the steps together at the end is the sweetest! Also, the steps was a genius idea! I had no good plans for a decent background for this week and now I'm kicking myself for not thinking of it too haha. I'm obsessed with the blue dress details. That weaving in front and the staircase detail along the back neckline are stunning. And the floral top???? SO beautiful. You always have such an eye for color and pattern mixing and these outfits along with the accessories are just about perfect together.
* how lucky you get to go to Mexico!
* THE. BACK. OF. THAT. DRESS.
* Also I love the black bold binding around the hem of the top!
How gorgeous! I took sewing lessons every summer growing up, and this makes me want to start up again. 🙂 Stunning work!!
EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS!!! I LOVE LOVE that you were so inspired by your visit to Mexico and actually brought that to life in these pieces of artistic fashion. The detail is really unreal and to even go so far and find a way to use a Mayan-type backdrop in the middle of Utah was fantastic. Everything about this… again. Great work! You're an artist!
I love the blue bright colors! 🙂 Great Blog indeed.
Gorgeous blue dress and beautiful photography too!
The front of the blue dress is inspired! Great work in a great setting.
I love what you did with the blue dress. I want one for myself.
wow i love this. They look so amazing.