#2 pounds to 6.4 pounds

[pangur-and-grim]

how did he get so big??????

[bainutwater85]

can i get nsfw headcanons about any naruto characters? your choice !!

characters: gaara, kiba, kakashi, shikamaru

cw: cum, anal, vibrators, dick sizes, fem reader with fem parts

a/n: hope u enjoy! also i’m writing for them during the time naruto and hinata got married (?) i know they were like 19-23 or 24

GAARA !

when you two are alone: he likes when you lay on him n he rubs your back inching his way down to you ass, rubbing it and kneading it in his hands.

twerk on this man, give him a lap dance i swear to god he won’t be disappointed by anything you shake. his eyes will be wide and he’ll have the biggest smile on his face, if y’all are drunk and doing this then you’ll definitely be fucking wherever you are at. Most likely will come in his pants..

his balls are tight and full, not big but average size for his age. Loves when you just lay next to him and invade his space then slipping a hand in his pants to massage his balls; especially when he’s cramping there to.

he’s not much of a sex guy but definitely prefers dry humping over the real dick in the ass thing, if yknow what i mean. you 2 just get the grind on..slow and sensual. & by dry humping— he’s not humping you like a wild animal, just dragging his boner across your leg/thigh. You do the same..just without ur panties (^_^)

Don’t get me wrong..he’ll have sex and release his load in you or on you a few times— he just has a..in between sex drive (?) basically: sex isn’t always on his mind unless you propose to it and if he’s having a rough day (which is almost everyday & barely resorts to sex to get relaxed) anywayss. With that being said i really feel like he likes to take sex slow so your foreplay will last about 15-20 mins and another 20 while he’s kissing every crack and creavice of your body.

⤴︎ i also feel like he’s big into role play. Like yes, i’ll be the princess and you’ll be the evil big bad wizard that needs my love and touch. Or yes you can be the UPS guy and i can be the mom of 2 college and highschool kids during the summer waiting for my dildo to arrive because me and my husband divorced a few months ago

he don’t lick pussy he SUCKS pussy. he don’t give you fast kitten licks he will head straight for the clit and suck on it like a pacifier and rub it when he’s done.

his cum has an easy flow and isn’t too thick but he spurts out a lot. Also average size with an average girth, 6.4 inches at best🙌🏾

KIBA !

biggg ash, GIRTH && LENGTH WISE. i’d say 6.6 at least. n he lovesss it when you whine and tell him it don’t or won’t fit & try to push him back a bit by his abdomen or run. just for him to grab you by the hips/waist and start pounding into you

unlike gaara he will dive in and lick your pussy clean. sorry not sorry, he has no pussy eating technique and does what he saw a man do on a porno he seen when he 12 years old. yeahhhp

why fuck one hole when you can fuck 3? we all say in usion. He’s an anal god & prefers the butthole than the vagina or mouth.

speaking of mouth..he likes a little teeth on his cock, not a lot tho😗 cause it “tickles” he says.

Guys..he does not have breeder balls..i’m sorry :(. They aren’t small they just aren’t as big but they don’t sag either..they’re TIGHT. tight like if he was to go soft rn his ball sacks would be a futon for his penis

also has bad ball cramps and whines so much when you can’t or won’t help him with it. But “its fine” he says, just don’t beg for any dick post- shark week 😒. && to top it all off he is a MASTER MASTURBATER. when he got with you he stopped watching porn and used his imagination with you being the the source of material.

sleeps bare butt ass naked with his balls all out jus free ballin like we’re in the paleoithic age💀

ass eater ass eaterr. he don’t care if you ain’t shower this morning he wants to go in and down. He’s a free and wild man when it comes to sex, LITERALLY.

whines the most and hates to admit it but he just can’t help how tight you are. Like you wrap around him just right and it makes him come on the spot sometimes

they don’t mind a bush or fuzzy peach. But kiba is the one to cry when you shave or get a wax down there 😗 the others don’t mind if it’s hairy, a little hair never hurt them and plus “we grown” kakashi, kiba and SHIKAMARU say in harmony 😭

+ all of the character listed above

KAKASHI !

always and i mean alwaysss has to have a hand on your ass and tits. it’s not even in a horny or sexual way— he just wants to squeeze and feel the squish of your body. Unknowingly massages them to and you don’t even point it out, then he’s moving his hand looking down at your nipple like “why is it hard?” man you just gave top tier massage that could clear migraines and cramps.

his dick is big and he knows ittt. Sitting on his lap is enough for his dick to go in ‘up mode’ he will nottt back down or let YOU back down when you tease him and try to leave him by hiself with a hardon, no ma’am..you’re gonna finish what you started.

never fully gets naked when you two are having sex. his shirt is off, pants down and his dick coming out the deisgined hole of his boxers. Your bra over your tits and panties pulled to the side.

he lives in the country and rural era of konoha so yes you suck his dick and he eats you out on his back patio, what about it?

doesn’t want you having any dildos, he doesnt know why it makes him so upset you need a FAKE cock to make you cum when you have him. The only sex toys he’ll allow is a vibrator and butt plug. Speaking of vibrators, he so fascinated by the way your plump pussy lips move when you use it😫

preps you all the time, you two could’ve been fucking since the day you got together, he’s still gonna prep you either way cause mans is BIG. he’s more of a shower than grower tho 😗

6.7in when soft and 7inch hard. His girth isn’t wide..it’s more on the skinny side but he reaches places better with the size and length. Once you cried so hard and almost reached your breaking point when his thrust kept getting deeper and slower cause he was hitting the entrance to your cervix and lord was it painful yet pleasing at once.

his balls are average but they sag, not low but they got some weight to em on the inside 😭

SHIKAMARU !

wants to makes movies with you and has made movies with you. But it’s premium tho so only you and him only see it.

always and i mean alwayssss has a hand in your panties or on your thigh. You two would be chillin in the living room, the floor or in the bed (most of the times the bed) and he’ll just sneak his through and just rub your clit. he doesn’t finger you just rubs you slowly, occupied with his phone and your pussy while he’s just strolling through social media and getting you off all at once.

fav position is most likely doggystyle. Why? because if you both are getting your freak on and wanting to watch something..you can do both.

lazy sex..need i say more? he’s got you laying on top of him with his dick barely all the way inside you and giving half ass thrusts while you both are half away and naked at the crack of morning

hates pulling out, says it ruins the good feeling when you’re about to cum. Naw sweetie he just wants to be a dad of a cheerleading team. He might wanna be one and done or 2 kids but the way he cums inside of you..😗 it says otherwise. he doesn’t even pull out till you guys wake up, and if he did so you can go pee and get it out your system— he’s gonna ease way back in and go to bed like that 😭

another sagger and shower but not a grower. He’s average, length and girth. 6.6 hard and 6.6 soft. It’s just limpy yknow?.

also sleeps naked well semi-naked. but you? oh he makes you strip down to your socks and earrings. he wants you skinned down to the toess. He only sleeps in a bare of boxers and time out time he uses rhat as his advantage. won’t even take them off to pull his dick out. he either slips it through the hole of his pants or over the hem of the boxers. Somtimes doesn’t even take it out himself and gets you to do it by grinding it agaisnt you or pulling you closer to it.

cums a lot and cums whenever and wherever tbh. on your face in your mouth, wipes it off for you tho. One thing he lovessss to do is slap his tip on your lips or cheeks he just loves slapping his cock all over your face anyways

[lantur]

good things,

I've been working a lot and working hard lately, but it hasn't felt like a struggle, unpleasant, or overwhelming. I'm enjoying it. I got an incredible score on my annual performance review recently - 4.9 out of 5!

Almost 4 years after moving into this house, I discovered that my kitchen counter island is the perfect height for a standing desk, so I've enjoyed that. :)

There has been lots of sunshine, not cold weather, and cuddles with a happy cat!

I'm happy to have hit the milestone of 100 pounds/45 kg on my deadlift! ❤️ I'm also up to 4 miles/6.4 km on my runs.

I've had a couple of nice brunches lately - savory waffles with @broomchickabroom last Friday, and today I impulsively went to the grocery store after my workout and bought some lox for a bagel sandwich with cream cheese, lox, and avocado. And blood orange for dessert! It was such a nice spontaneous treat on a random Tuesday morning.

I've been sleeping well recently. :)

I've been enjoying listening to Jade War, by Fonda Lee - The Green Bone Saga, book #2. It's such a delight to be fully immersed in this world. The world and the characters feel so real to me.

random things,

Recently, I heard someone say that we are one-twelfth of the way through the year since January is over, and that absolutely blew my mind.

I put myself on a very low TV plan last summer - only one short episode per night, with Derek - because I wanted to finish my novel. Now that I'm finally done, I decided to lift my self-imposed ban and get back to watching some more shows to help me relax a bit during my downtime.

[alexesguerra]

Atlas, The Story of Pa Salt Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt: The Story of Pa Salt Hardcover – May 11, 2023 by Lucinda Riley (Author), Harry Whittaker (Author) --Brand New-- Co-authored by her son, Harry Whittaker, Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt draws the Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley's multimillion copy sensation, to its stunning, unforgettable conclusion. Coming May 11, 2023. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blue Box Press; Large type / Large print edition (May 11, 2023) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 552 pages ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781957568195 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.4 x 1.7 x 9.1 inches

[amrutatbrc1]

Additive Masterbatch Market By Product Type, By Manufacturers, By End-User And Market Trend Analysis Forecast 2033

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The additive masterbatch market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.12 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising plastic recycling initiatives, rising government investments in infrastructure development, growth in automotive industry, rising packaging sector, rising demand for sustainable products. Major trends in the forecast period include smart masterbatches, bio-based and biodegradable masterbatches, customized formulations, antimicrobial and antiviral additives, collaborative partnerships.

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[susantaylor01]

Prediabetes: Causes, Signs, Symptoms

Introduction: Prediabetes is a condition characterized by blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. It is a critical warning sign that your body is starting to have trouble processing glucose effectively. If left unmanaged, prediabetes can progress to type 2 diabetes, which carries risks of serious health complications. Understanding the causes, signs, and symptoms of prediabetes is essential for early detection and prevention.

Risk Factors:

Several factors can increase the likelihood of developing prediabetes:

Obesity: Excess body weight, particularly around the abdomen, is a major risk factor. Fat cells, especially visceral fat, can cause inflammation and insulin resistance.

Physical Inactivity: A sedentary lifestyle reduces the body’s ability to use insulin efficiently.

Age: The risk of prediabetes increases with age, particularly after 45 years.

Family History: A family history of type 2 diabetes increases the risk, suggesting a genetic predisposition to insulin resistance.

Race and Ethnicity: Certain ethnic groups, including African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asian Americans, have a higher risk of developing prediabetes.

Gestational Diabetes: Women who developed diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) or who gave birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds are at an increased risk of prediabetes.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Women with PCOS, a condition characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, excess hair growth, and obesity, have a higher risk of prediabetes.

Signs and Symptoms:

Prediabetes is often asymptomatic, but some individuals may experience symptoms associated with elevated blood sugar levels:

Increased Thirst and Frequent Urination: As blood sugar levels rise, the kidneys work harder to eliminate the excess glucose, leading to increased thirst and more frequent urination.

Fatigue: When cells are deprived of glucose due to insulin resistance, the body may feel tired or fatigued.

Blurred Vision: High blood sugar can cause fluid to be pulled from the lenses of the eyes, leading to swelling and blurred vision.

Slow-Healing Wounds: Elevated blood sugar levels can impair blood circulation and slow down the healing process of cuts and bruises.

Darkened Skin Patches (Acanthosis Nigricans): Some individuals with prediabetes develop dark, velvety patches of skin, usually in the armpits, neck, or groin.

Diagnosis:

Prediabetes is typically diagnosed through blood tests that measure blood glucose levels. The most common tests include:

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test: This test measures blood glucose after an overnight fast. A level between 100 and 125 mg/dL indicates prediabetes.

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): This test measures blood glucose two hours after drinking a glucose-rich beverage. A level between 140 and 199 mg/dL indicates prediabetes.

Hemoglobin A1c Test: This test measures the average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months. An A1c level between 5.7% and 6.4% indicates prediabetes.

Prevention and Management:

Lifestyle Changes: The most effective way to prevent or manage prediabetes is through lifestyle changes:

Healthy Eating: A balanced diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats can help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Reducing the intake of refined sugars and processed foods is also crucial.

Regular Physical Activity: Engaging in regular physical activity, such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming, can improve insulin sensitivity and help with weight management. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week.

Weight Loss: Losing even a small amount of weight (5-7% of body weight) can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Quit Smoking: Smoking increases the risk of insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease, so quitting can improve overall health.

Medications: In some cases, doctors may prescribe medications to manage blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Common medications include:

Metformin: This is the most commonly prescribed medication for prediabetes. It helps improve insulin sensitivity and lowers blood sugar levels.

Glucose-Lowering Drugs: In some cases, other glucose-lowering drugs, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists or SGLT2 inhibitors, may be considered.

Causes of Prediabetes

Prediabetes occurs when your body starts to have trouble using insulin effectively. Several factors can contribute to the development of prediabetes, including:

Insulin Resistance: The body becomes less sensitive to insulin, causing the pancreas to produce more to manage blood glucose levels.

Overweight or Obesity: Excess fat, particularly abdominal fat, is strongly linked to insulin resistance.

Sedentary Lifestyle: Lack of physical activity can contribute to weight gain and reduced insulin sensitivity.

Genetics: Family history of type 2 diabetes can increase the risk of prediabetes.

Age: The risk of prediabetes increases as you get older, especially after the age of 45.

Poor Diet: Diets high in processed foods, sugars, and unhealthy fats can contribute to weight gain and insulin resistance.

Sleep Disorders: Conditions like sleep apnea can increase the risk of insulin resistance and prediabetes.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): This condition is linked to insulin resistance and can increase the risk of prediabetes in women.

High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels: These conditions are often associated with insulin resistance.

Signs and Symptoms of Prediabetes

Prediabetes often doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms, which is why it’s sometimes referred to as a “silent” condition. However, some people may experience:

Increased Thirst: Feeling thirsty more often than usual.

Frequent Urination: Needing to urinate more frequently, especially at night.

Fatigue: Feeling more tired than usual, even after adequate rest.

Blurred Vision: Changes in vision, such as blurriness, may occur as blood sugar levels fluctuate.

Darkened Skin (Acanthosis Nigricans): Patches of dark, velvety skin, often on the neck, armpits, or groin, which can be a sign of insulin resistance.

Slow Healing: Cuts or sores that take longer than usual to heal.

Unexplained Weight Loss or Gain: Some people may experience sudden weight loss or gain.

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Conclusion

Prediabetes results from a combination of factors that lead to insulin resistance, including obesity, lack of physical activity, poor diet, and genetic predisposition. While it often presents with no symptoms, signs such as increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, and acanthosis nigricans may occur. Recognizing these signs and understanding the causes are crucial for early intervention. Addressing lifestyle factors through diet, exercise, and weight management can help manage and potentially reverse prediabetes, preventing the progression to type 2 diabetes and improving overall health.

[trendyprojectors]

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[bongaboi]

Purdue: 2022-23 Big Ten Men's Basketball Champions

CHICAGO − If anyone doubted the validity of Purdue's regular-season Big Ten championship, the Boilermakers doubled down.

After running through the league and winning the title by three games, Purdue (29-5) beat Rutgers, Ohio State and Penn State on consecutive days to add a Big Ten tournament championship.

Piloted again by Zach Edey and a cast of eight solid role players, Purdue stopped a monumental week for the Nittany Lions on championship Sunday with a 67-65 victory in the United Center, surviving a late rally.

With 3.3 seconds left, Penn State's inbounds pass from the right wing was tipped by Edey, causing a scramble that resulted in a traveling violation on the Nittany Lions. With 0.6 of a second left, Purdue heaved a pass to the 7-foot-4 Edey, who swatted it away as time expired.

It is Purdue's second Big Ten tournament championship, with the first coming in 2009.

Edey also added to his postseason haul of awards, garnering Tournament Most Valuable Player to package with his Big Ten Player of the Year award.

3 stars Zach Edey, Purdue: The Boilermakers trailed 4-0 after Penn State opened with two straight shots. Then Edey scored. Then he scored again. And Purdue's unstoppable force was just that. Edey went 12 of 17 from the field, finished with 30 points and 13 rebounds.

David Jenkins Jr., Purdue: Jenkins continued his hot shooting in the first half Sunday, going 3-for-5 from 3-point range in the opening 20 minutes, missing only on an attempt as the shot clock expired and on the final play of the first half. This week, Jenkins became the scoring punch Purdue needed off the bench, scoring 11 first-half points.

Purdue men's basketball: This third part is interchangeable and probably why the Boilermakers got just one player (Edey) on the Big Ten's first-, second- and third-teams. There's Edey. And there's a plethora of really good basketball players besides him. None consistently stand out, but at one time or another, all eight players aside from Edey in the rotation have stood out. Every player who saw the floor in the Big Ten Tournament championship - Edey, Jenkins, Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, Brandon Newman, Ethan Morton, Mason Gillis, Caleb Furst and Trey Kaufman-Renn - had big moments in Sunday's victory.

Key moment Penn State can get hot from the outside and with Jalen Pickett, has one of the most dynamic players in the Big Ten.

When the Nittany Lions pulled within 40-36 with 16 minutes to go, it felt like an opportunity.

Purdue slammed that door shut immediately, holding Penn State to five points over the net seven-plus minutes and expanding that lead back to 14.

Ethan Morton slid into the paint on a Seth Lundy drive and drew a charge with 8:21 to go. This is the stuff that gets Purdue coaches excited more than flashy passes or 3-point shooting. The United Center erupted as Morton pounded the floor with both hands in celebration after the charge.

Penn State was able to cut the lead to four with 1:55 to go, but the Boilermakers went back to old reliable, getting it down low to Edey, who turned and put in a shot off the glass. Purdue needed every bit of that separation.

Myles Dread hit a 3, then Penn State stole the ensuing inbounds pass and cut the deficit to 66-65. Loyer made 1 of 2 free throws with 6.4 seconds remaining.

Key stat When Purdue struggled this season, it was plagued by turnovers.

Needing to elevate its level of play heading into the NCAA tournament, the Boilermakers were masterful in taking care of the basketball on Sunday.

Purdue turned the ball over just seven times. If there's one concern, its' that three of those came in the final minutes that kept Penn State in striking distance.

[diaryofamadfatwoman]

Coming Out of the Dark

Welcome to week 2 of my journey to better health.

Getting through the first week of my journey has been successful. I think because I have renewed my mind towards eating well. The good news is eating better most of the time allows for freedom in a splurge some of the time.

I can announce that I lost 6.4 pounds and my vital concerns are in check. My expectation each week is to loose at least three pounds.

My strategy is a loose version of Intermittent Fasting. It is not a diet and I will call it a Health Management System. I effectually break the fast in the morning when I have my coffee with cream and stevia; however, I do not eat a meal until noon and supper around 6:30 p.m. I do not eat again until the next noonday.

Note: Studies show that a person my height 5'1" and 200 pounds is considered obese.

In the first post I refer to the word 'healthy' as heal thy (self) body, mind and spirit. So that's what this health management system is all about.

As a M.a.d. (Making Adjustments Daily) Fat Woman, I have chosen to renew my mind, refresh my spirit and rebuild my body. In renewing my mind, the first step is to change the way my mind, by faith, sees my image. I am reminded in the Beginning the Godhead created me in His image. Therefore, I have the expectation of good health, positioned for wisdom, and a sober mind.

In coming out of the darkness and into this marvelous light of freedom here are some steps I am taking:

Get hydrated. My current habit is to drink when I am thirsty which is not very wise. My goal is to hydrate frequently.

Towards this effort I have integrated various teas along with lemon water. I prefer to drink cold lemon water with freshly squeezed lemons as warm water starts to degrade the vitamin C.

Some Teas with Benefits include: Black Tea, Green Tea, Matcha, Roobois and Earl Grey Teas. Polyphenols and flavonoids are the key ingredients in these teas which help prevent cancer.

Teas that calm the mind or help with sleep include: Chamomile Tea, Lemon Balm, Peppermint, Lavender, Valerian, Ginger, and Ashwaganddha Teas. There are a wide variety of teas with benefits, but with all of them it is important to continue drinking water throughout the day to remove harmful toxins from our bodies; making way for real nutrients to absorb and build healthy tissues in our bodies.

Do not get me wrong. I have not perfected this into a habit yet and besides I do not want to get legalistic about how much liquid and how often, but I do want to lift each of us to greater health. Our bodies tell us what we need and when we need it.

2. Another thing we need is nutrient dense foods.

There is plenty of processed food in our store aisles but how many offer balanced nutrition? Sure they are delicious but have you checked out those twenty plus ingredients on a single package? Right. My goal is to eat well and nutritiously. The first thing is to avoid packaged foods. That is a huge challenge, but hear me out. Remember that long list of ingredients? How many are actually "real food"? Right. The more real food we eat the healthier we are. I am sure you have heard this before: eat food from the outer walls surrounding the store, not the middle aisles. Keeping it 'raw' there are no ingredients in fresh vegetables, fruit, fish and meat. Meat is not a bad word and none of these items are loaded with the bad carbohydrates that contribute to weight gain. Just saying.

3. Get moving

In the warmer months I walked 2-3 miles at least five days per week. Now that it is cold, outdoor walking is rare. One night while watching TV I suddenly had the urge to walk. So I did, and now I walk around from room to room every night for one hour. I go to bed late so the least I can do is be productive. I have even incorporated jogging, marching and walking like I am on a tightrope to help with balance. It is truly a workout and actually helps me sleep rather than keep me awake.

Funny thing: Before I started this journey I seldom felt really hungry. Reason being, there was almost always something in my mouth. So noticing hunger is an annoyance now but it just reminds me of the goal set before me.  

Here is a low-carb, high protein recipe that I re-worked from one I found online. Let me know if you try it.

Mushrooms and Cauliflower Rice

1 Cup Portebello Mushrooms (or your choice)

1 Package Cauliflower Rice or freshly riced Cauliflower

1 Cup Low-sodium Beef or Chicken Broth

8 oz. fresh or packaged Baby Spinach

1/2 Cup Trinity Seasonings (packaged chopped onions, peppers & celery)

All purpose seasoning to taste

Wash and chop mushrooms. To a large skillet add a tablespoon or two of oil (your choice). Heat slightly and add vegetable seasonings. Cook gently until transluscent. Add the mushrooms and cook on medium-low heat until lightly browned. Add cauliflower rice, seasoning to taste and enough broth to cook the cauliflower. Cover and stir frequently until just tender. Add a little at a time so as not to get the cauliflower too mushy. At the end toss in spinach and cook until wilted. Serve alone or with cooked meat or fish.

The journey continues for me and I hope you have been encouraged in some small way.

Join me next time and I look forward to your comments or questions. If you haven't already, don't forget to follow and share.

[godmybackhurts]

If we don't get paid then a replica of the Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean would cost about $750,000 to 2 million USD. Assuming it's purely for show then cannons are probably about 200,000 each, but we wouldn't need to worry about cannonballs, only black powder which is fairly cheap. But if the crew is paid, let's say, 15 an hour with a crew of maybe 64 (probably more) that would be 960 dollars an hour total, and say, 12 hour shifts just as a guess, that would be 11,520 a day, seven day work week is 80,640 a week. Wiki says 32 guns so 6.4 million, cannonballs are a non-issue if purely theatrical, black powder can be 15 to 40 dollars a pound, so let's say maybe... 500 pounds a month I suppose, that's 7,500 to 20,000 dollars a month of black powder. 4 weeks in a month is 322,560 dollars in payment. That plus the black powder is, let's say 7.5k, 330,060 dollars a month in payment and black powder. Let's say that crew buys their own food on shore leave so we can ignore that. The ship and guns combined is 8.4 million. But that's a one time total. We'll ignore repairs for simplicity. Conclusion: it would cost 8.4 million to buy the ship and guns, then an extra 3,960,720 dollars a year for crew payment and black powder just to keep it running. If you wanted to run it for ten years (just as a nice round number), that would be a total of 48 million, 7 thousand, and 200 dollars. So, expensive as hell.

We should all pitch in to get an old (at least old-style) sailing ship to go across the ocean in while dressed like pirates

I need to get my boating license first

[blueiscoool]

An Uncommonly Large Fossil Palm Frond Sabalites sp. Early Eocene (approx. 50 million years ago) Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States

This framed natural fossil mural measures 96 by 66½ by 2½ inches (244.2 x 168.6 x 6.4 cm). 500 pounds (227 kg).

This Sabalites specimen includes the rare appearance of fossilized wood towards the top of the leaves. As is common for specimens of this size, minimal restoration was needed at the tips of the leaves and bottom portion of the stem.

50 million years ago, Wyoming's Green River Formation was comprised of 25,000 square miles (40,000 km) of interconnected subtropical lakes. Today the area is known as the "Fossil Lake", boasting some of the most abundant and well-preserved freshwater fossils anywhere in the world.

The majority of these specimens are fauna, not flora, with palms being exceptionally scarce as a result of thin leaves that are highly susceptible to decomposition prior to fossilization. Because of this, palms represent some of the largest and most prized leaves in the geologic record, with the present specimen serving as an exceptional example.

[monkeymeghan]

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To those of you with cfs/me, how did you get your doctor(s) to take you seriously? I meet all of the diagnostic criteria, but over the last seven or so years since my symptoms started, everyone has chalked it up to my depression. It’s really frustrating. Since I have a new pcp, I want to make an appointment to talk to her about this since today has been terrible and my family is getting frustrated with me. I know cfs/me doesn’t have a cure, but if I have a diagnosis maybe my family could understand a bit better. (Not that I want another diagnosis, I have enough already! 😕)

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I have a diagnosis!! I just got off the phone with my GI doctor. I had my educated suspicions, and I was right. He went over the gastric emptying study with me, and I do have gastroparesis. I don’t have diabetes (the most common cause), so I’m one of those random unknown cause cases. Now it’s not severe, as my stomach empties like it should by the four-hour mark, but it is emptying much slower at two hours. At two hours it’s at 73% and it should be below 60%. I have to try to eat less fat and eat less soluble fiber. The doctor also wrote me a script for Reglan, which will help with both nausea and increasing gastric motility. Fingers crossed!!

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Chloe is holding steady. Her temp has still been good, and her weight is between 6.4 and 6.6 pounds. She’s still tiny, but she’s gained a little, and I’ll take it. She has a good appetite, and is eating great. She’s talking more and more, like she usually does. She’s even still playing a little bit. She’s even run around the house with Oscar a few times. I hope we’re out of the woods, but I don’t want to get ahead of myself.

I still have a mountain of bills from the vets, so if you can, please share this post so that my gofundme makes the rounds again. I’d really appreciate that. Thanks again for everyone who has helped me in any capacity with this, even if it’s just been sending good vibes our way.

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[camcakes]

a little trail journal 🥰🥾

day 1 - 10.5 miles with a good thousand foot climb for the first mile, got to a shelter blue blaze and turned off onto it to eat at the shelter for lunch but i wish i hadn’t because it was too far off trail and downhill meaning after i ate i had to climb out of it. traversed some rocky but well graded trail for most of the day and ended the day on another tough climb.

the shelter we stayed at had a mouse so we made an offering of little scraps of food to it to pay rent for staying in his home. it was pretty cold and it made it hard to sleep so i think i need a pair of camp sweats. will pick some up now that i’m in town

my dad almost got lost coming into the shelter an hour after me because he didn’t get his headlamp out when i told him to so he ended up hiking in the dark with just a dying cellphone to light his way. he remains stubborn on all things but we’re having a good time. his pack weighs a zillion pounds because he won’t take any of my advice on how to lighten it up.

day 2 - 6.4 miles of some of the easiest hiking i’ve ever done. stopped at an amish roadside market for a snack and got a room at the quality inn for the night. we’re gonna take tomorrow off to watch foodball and throw a party in the room and maybe go do go karts at a recreation place near here we’ll see.

[bm-ancient-art]

Globular Pounding Stone, ca. 4400-2170 B.C.E., Brooklyn Museum: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Size: 2 5/16 x Length 2 1/2 in. (5.9 x 6.4 cm) Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm) Medium: Black chert

https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/123583

[peepcrybaby666]

I lost 6.4 pounds of the 14.2 pounds I gained over December, particularly the last week and a half to 2 week minus the last 3 days which I've been eating less and better. But also I'm on my period so lots could have been and could still be water retention thankfully. :)

[cantevenstarveright]

July 8, 2021

Calories Consumed: 981

Calories Burned: 387

I didn’t restrict as heavily as I normally would, but I stayed under 1000 so I’m pretty content with that tbh. I had Chick-Fil-A today though and it was lowkey good as fuck but I now also have some semi-healthier low-cal foods to try so fingers crossed at least some of them are good

I also got these conditioners that are supposed to have a good amount of protein in them to hopefully help with hair loss a bit, plus some of the foods I got should have a pretty good amount of protein as well so I’m definitely hype about the protein boost in things

After today’s weigh-in I’m honestly super motivated for this next week. I’m not expecting as dramatic of a drop, assuming at least 1-3 pounds of the 6.4 I lost over the past week was water weight and probably due to a laxative as well (I dropped from 139.0 to 132.6 btw, and I’m officially at a “healthy” weight and BMI so I’m pretty pumped hehe). If I were to guess, over the next week I’ll probably lose 2-4 pounds if I stick to my regular stuff but I’m always hoping for more, of course

Anyways, not much to say, kinda exhausted despite the fact that I actually had a large amount of caffeine today which I usually don’t do well with. Here’s my little calendar, of course, and Happy Friday to whoever’s reading all of this lmao (but seriously, happy Fridayyyy yayyyy :)