#350-340 bc

[phthalo-ocarina]

I'm doing an art project on this and...I've just realized I can't draw

Aphrodite Braschi, Roman copy of the Aphrodite of Knidos by Praxiteles , ca. 350–340 BC

Roman, 1st century BC

[waldires]

An Attic Marble Anthemion from a Grave Stele, c. 350-340 BC, 109 by 58 by 12, 5 cm

[cloudymindddd]

Day 57 Food Log

breakfast:

skipped

lunch:

greek salad (350)

dinner:

2 shrimp tacos (300)

hand full of tortilla chips w guac (~230)

snacks:

sugar free caramel ice cream (200)

Total: 1080

Burned: -340

Net: 740

not a terrible day but I did get dinner at a restaurant which always sends me into a panic bc the calories are guesstimates and I’m always scared it’s actually higher. but I stuck to a healthy choice and didn’t finish my plate so 👏🏼 spent the whole morning doing yard work and then walked around the rest of the day so at least I was burning c@ls

[noblechaton]

Can you give us the recipe for that honey laced chicken?

so what I do is I mix up a variety of spices - from diced up garlic cloves to some powder (either or really) to smoked paprika, some onion powder, umami and salt and pepper with a dash of cayenne pepper too and sometimes a bit of lemon pepper but that was kinda infrequent an addition

now usually I have like a proper baking tray's worth of thighs - 6-8 - so I kinda mix about a tablespoon or two of all my spices (except the cayenne bc the spice isn't beloved by the ppl I usually cook for, that remains at like a teaspoon at best) together and use it in an eyeballed capacity in that I just sorta spread it on as evenly as two fingers can, patting it on all over each thigh afterwards for good measure

then they bake for an hour at....I think 340-350 degrees? and I flip em half way through, then pull em out when they're cooked and drizzle on some honey while they're hot so it sorta melts along the chicken, making the skin crisp and sweet

I have more exact details on a list that is stupidly only on my uncharged iPod touch lmao. if ya want something more exact I'll be happy to specify - once I find a charger for it lol

[bookofjin]

Qin Annexes the Six States, Part 2 (TTSJBM01)

[In Qin, Wei Yang implements land reforms and defeats Qin's main rival at the time, Wei, and as a reward he is made Lord of Shang. However when the Duke dies, the cost for severely punishing members of the heir's entourage must be paid.

With Qin now the dominant state, the "wandering persuader" Su Qin travels to Yan and Zhao to build an anti-Qin alliance. He also engineers the rise of an old acquaintance, a certain Zhang Yi, as an important minister in Qin.]

11th Year [358 BC], Qin defeated the Han regiments at Xi Mountain.

14th Year [355 BC], Duke Xiao of Qin and King Hui of Wei met at Duping.

15th Year [354 BC], Qin defeated the Wei regiments at Yuanli, cut off 700 heads, and captured Shaoliang.

18th Year [351 BC], Wei Yang of Qin besieged Wei's Guyang and took its surrender.

19th Year [350 BC], in Qin, Shang Wei built watchtowers, palaces, and courtyards at Xianyang, and moved the capital there. He ordered that among the people for father and sons, older and younger brothers to rest within the same house was to be forbidden. He combined the various small vilalges and hamlets into single counties, and for [each] county set up a Prefect and an Assistant; there were thirty-one counties. He abolished the well field system and opened up the criss-crossing paths. He made even the dou and tong [volume measurements], the balance weights and beams [for weight measurement], and the zhang and chi [length measurements].

21st Year [348 BC], in Qin Shang Yang furthermore made laws for collecting land taxes, and carried them out.

26th Year [343 BC], the King [of Zhou] granted the Seniority to Qin. The various feudal lords all sent their congratulations to Qin. Duke Xiao of Qin send Noble Son Shaoguan to lead the regiments and meet with the various feudal lords at Feng Marsh to hold court with the King.

29th Year [340 BC], Wei Yang talkled to Duke Xiao of Qin, saying:

Qin is to Wei like a person with illnesses of the belly and heart. If not Wei annexes Qin, Qin will annex Wei. Why? Wei is located west of the mountains and narrow defiles, their capital is Anyi, and the border with Qin is on the He, but they alone monopolizes the profits from east of the mountains. When they profits, they go west to infringe on Qin. When they are ailing, they go east to harvest the land. Now, due to my Lord's worthy sagacity, the state depends on it for its flourishing, while Wei in the past years have been greatly routed in Qi, and the various feudal lords have betrayed them. It is possible owing to that at this time invade Wei. Wei will not hold off Qin, but surely move east. Afterwards Qin will occupy the fastnesses of the He and the mountains, and turn eastward to arrange the various feudal lords. This is the legacy of emperors and kings.

The Duke followed him, and sent Wei Yang to command troops and invade Wei. Wei sent Noble Son Ang to command and defend against him. The armies were opposing each other. Wei Yang dispatched a letter to Noble Son Ang which said:

I at first was on friendly terms with the Noble Son. Now we both are the generals of the two states. [I] could not bear that we attack each other, [If I] could meet face-to-face with the Noble Son to swear oaths with each other, [we could] take pleasure in drink and disband the troops, and so calm the peoples of Wei and Qin.

Noble Son Ang considered it to be so, and therefore they then met with each other. The oath-taking had finished and they were drinking, Wei Yang, who had hidden armoured soldiers, assailed and took prisoner Noble Son Ang, and following that attacked the Wei regiments, and greatly routed them. King Hui of Wei was afraid, and send an envoy to present the land of Hexi to Qin for peace. Following that, he left Anyi, and moved the capital to Daliang. Then he sighed and said:

I regret not employing Gongshu's words.

Qin ennobled Wei Yang at Shang with 15 towns, and titled him Lord of Shang.

31st Year [338 BC], Duke Xiao of Qin passed away. His son King Huiwen was installed. Noble Son Qian's followers reported that the Lord of Shang intended to rebel, and he issued out functionaries to arrest him. The Lord of Shang absconded to Wei, but the people of Wei did not receive him, and he went back inside Qin. The Lord of Shang therefore together with his followers issued out troops from Shang and went north to strike Zheng. The people of Qin attacked the Lord of Shang and killed him. They tore him apart with chariots to be toured around, and fully exterminated his family.

34th Year [335 BC], Qin invaded Han, and took Yiyang.

36th Year [333 BC]. Earlier, a native of Luoyang, Su Qin, argued to the King of Qin to use techniques for uniting Under Heaven, the King of Qin did not make use of his words. Su Qin then left, and argued to Duke Wen of Yan, saying:

The reason that Yan has not been violated and robbed by armoured troops is that Zhao has been sheltering it to the south. Moreover, should Qin attack Yan, the battle would be further than a thousand li away, while if Zhao attacks Yan the battle would be less than a hundred li away. In all cases to not worry about trouble a hundred li away but put weight in what is more than a thousand li away, a plan can not be more faulty than this. [I] hope the Great King would go along and be friendly with Zhao. When Under Heaven is as one, the state of Yan would surely have no worries.

Duke Wen went along with him and gave Su Qin chariots and horses. And so he argued to Marquis Su of Zhao, saying:

At the present time, among the established states east of the mountains, none are stronger than Zhao. In being loathed by Qin none are likewise like Zhao. However, Qin does not dare to raise up troops to invade Zhao, dreading the deliberations of Han and Wei in its rear. Qin's attacks on Han and Wei are not limited by famous mountains and great rivers. Little by little the silkworms eat away at them, spreading out to their state's capitals before stopping. Han and Wei are unable to hold off Qin and are certain to become vassals to Qin. If Qin has no designs from Han and Wei, calamity will hit Zhao. Your Subject uses a chart of the lands Under Heaven to record that the lands of the various feudal lords are five times that of Qin, and calculates that the soldiers of the various feudal lords number ten times those of Qin. If the Six States are as one, combine their strength westward and attack Qin, Qin will surely be routed. In all cases, the people [in favour of] crosswise alliances [with Qin] all wish to cut of land from the various feudal lords to give to Qin. If Qin is successful, they will personally be wealthy and honoured, When the states are being troubled by Qin, then they are not with them in their troubles. Thus is it that the crosswise people day and night do their utmost to use Qin's power to terrify and threaten the various feudal lords and so seek to cut off land. For that reason [I] desire hope the Great King will carefully plan against it. [I] humbly consider the Great King's plan not as good as uniting Han, Wei, Qi, Chu, Yan and Zhao to be allies and friends in turning against Qin, make the generals and ministers Under Heaven assemble by the Huan River, and make a public pledge to join together in a blood-oath, the pact saying: “If Qin attacks one state, the five [other] states will each set out with keen regiments, some to bend down Qin, some to rescue them. They who do not like in the pact, the five [other] states will unite in invading them.” When the various feudal lords allies as friends to reject Qin, Qin's armoured [soldiers] will surely not dare to set out for the Han Valley to harm East of the Mountains.

Marquis Su was greatly pleased. He lavishly waited on Su Qin, and honoured, favoured and bestowed gifts on him, to make a pact with the various feudal lords.

It happened that Qin sent the Rhino-Head to invade Wei. He greatly defeated their regiments, more than 40 000 people, seized their general Long Jia, captured Diaoyin, and further intended to go east with the troops. Su Qin feared the Qin troops would arrive in Zhao and defeat the alliance pact. He recalled none who it would be possible to send for employment in Qin, so he therefore incited and infuriated Zhang Yi, and had him enter Qin.

Zhang Yi was a native of Wei. He and Su Qin together served Premier Scholar of Guigu, and studied the techniques of vertical and horizontal alliances. Su Qin considered himself not to reach up to him. Yi drifted among the various feudal lords but had no luck with it. Following that when he was in Chu, Su Qin for that reason summoned and then humiliated him. Yi was afraid, and that among the various feudal lords only Qin was able to make trouble for Zhao, and thereupon he entered Qin. Su Qin secretly dispatched a retainer to offer gold, money and wealth to Yi, and Yi obtained an audience with the King of Qin. The King of Qin was pleased with him, and used him as Dignitary for Guests. The retainer bid his farewells, saying:

Lord Su worried Qin would invade Zhao and defeat the alliance pact, and considered that except you my Lord nobody would be able to obtain control of Qin. The reason he incited anger in you my Lord, and sent Your Subject secretly to Qin to provide my Lord with riches, was entirely the plan and scheme of Lord Su.

Zhang Yi said:

Aha, This is among my techniques and yet [I] did not realize it. I do not reach up to Lord Su, that is clear. On account of my gratitude to Lord Su, in the time of Lord Su what could Yi dare to say!

[m00nj311y]

Eragon trivia i found interesting bc why not

Saphira could not imagine going into battle looking anything but her best (Inheritance, pg 316)

the High Priest of Helgrind had mental battle tactics Eragon had never experience before, such as binding the stray thoughts of Eragon, Arya, and Solembum to one another, thus making them briefly lose track of their identity (Inheritance, pg 309)

the dragons were the greatest enemies of the Ra’zac (Inheritance, pg 290)

Saphira referred to a powerful storm as ”wing-breaking” (Inheritance, pg 266)

Arya had wanted to continue serving her mother as ambassador of the elves after the war’s end (Inheritance, pg 250)

She also thought that too little happens in Ellesméra (Inheritance, pg 250)

Saphira does not like not knowing if someone is creeping up on her. she said it makes her scales itch (Inheritance, pg 249)

Arya’s eyes shimmer in the light (Inheritance, pg 249). this can be assumed to be an elven trait

Garven, once a guard of Nasuada, had been reduced to a slack-jawed dreamer after delving into the minds of Blödhgarm and his eleven other elves (Inheritance, pg 247). he later recovered, though his gaze still held a dreamy quality (pg 374)

When sparring with Eragon, Arya uttered a soft, catlike growl (Inheritance, pg 239). this can be assumed to be an elven trait

according to Glaedr, the way of the warrior is the way of knowing (Inheritance, pg 235)

Had it not been for Eragon and Saphira and Glaedr’s duty to them, Glaedr would have gone mad a long time ago [after the death of Oromis] (Inheritance, pg 230)

every time Saphira thought of Thorn, she became confused and uncertain, something she was unaccustomed to (Inheritance, pg 315)

Saphira thought of Eragon as a fierce hunter thatvwas small and easily squished (Inheritance, pg 317)

Saphira referred to Arya as dragon-blood-elf (Inheritance, pg 319)

dragon blood is scalding in temperature (Inheritance, pg 331)

Thorn has talons as large as a man (Inheritance, pg 331)

the elf Wyrden, one of Eragon and Saphira’s twelve elven bodyguards, was among Queen Islanzadí’s oldest and most powerful spellcasters (Inheritance, pg 336)

after seeing Wyrden’s funeral, Eragon wanted an apple tree planted over him so that his friends and family could eat the fruit of his body (Inheritance, pg 339)

Arya joked with Eragon that she could’ve kept the Shade Varaug as a slave to do her bidding (Inheritance, pg 340)

by the battle of Dras-Leona, Saphira was larger than a house, with Thorn larger than two houses due to Galbatorix’s meddling (Inheritance, pg 350). considering the average (two-storied) house is 20ft tall, this would make Saphira 20+ feet at the shoulder and Thorn 40+ feet. they both have claws, fangs, and spikes larger than Eragon’s body

Nar Garzhvog tore a man apart with his bare hands as easily as Eragon would tear apart a roast chicken (Inheritance, pg 351)

Arya was far more accomplished at manipulating others than Eragon (Inheritance, pg 362)

Eragon dreamed of his and Saphira’s departure from (the mainland of) Alagaesia before it came to pass (Inheritance pg 373)

werecats were the friends of dragons and Dragon Riders (Inheritance, pg 380)

there are mountains in Alagaesia that might have been formed via magic (Inheritance, pg 382)

the island of Vroengard, in the city of Doru Araeba, contained a crystal fortress (Inheritance, pg 386)

solembum stated that Galbatorix was not the only power in the world to be reckoned with (Inheritance, pg 388)

[bluejaywriter]

Cadmus fighting the dragon. Side A of a red-figured calix-krater found in Sant'Agata de' Goti (Campania), ca. 350–340 BC. From Paestum.

“In the founding myth of Thebes, Cadmus, a Phoenician prince, was instructed by Apollo to follow a heifer and found a city wherever it laid down. Cadmus and his men followed the heifer and, when it laid down, Cadmus ordered his men to find a spring so he could sacrifice the heifer to Athena. His men found a spring, but it was guarded by a dragon, which had been placed there by the god Ares, and the dragon killed them.

Cadmus killed the dragon in revenge, either by smashing its head with a rock or using his sword. Following the advice of Athena, Cadmus tore out the dragon's teeth and planted them in the earth. An army of giant warriors (known as spartoi, which means "sown men") grew from the teeth like plants. Cadmus hurled stones into their midst, causing them to kill each other until only five were left.

To make restitution for having killed Ares's dragon, Cadmus was forced to serve Ares as a slave for eight years. At the end of this period, Cadmus married Harmonia, the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. Cadmus and Harmonia moved to Illyria, where they ruled as king and queen, before eventually being transformed into dragons themselves.“

[artdaily7]

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth

I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed—and gazed—but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought:

For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.

Praxiteles 350-340 BC Apollo Sauroctonos

[healthmessenger]

Food Additives To Avoid(Part 2/3: Sweeteners).

Food preservation is seen as a key milestone in the development our species (Homo Sapiens). So much so that scientists believe that there is a direct correlation between the discovery of natural preservation methods, particularly salt for the preservation of meat, and the development of our brains over the past 10,000 years. During the First Agricultural Revolution (also called the Neolithic  Revolution), humans started to produce surplus foods in anticipation to periods of food scarcity and started to predict potential future food insecurities. This transition from hunting and gathering to farming occurred between 10,000 BC and 2000 BC. From that point on, humans felt the necessity of food storage and preservation as a result of geographical settlement. Human’s inquest mind has since innovated and discovered different food preservation systems throughout modern history. Most of the preservation techniques practiced by the early humans were based on daily experiences. Utilisation of natural energy including solar, biomass, and natural phenomena such as evaporation cooling, spontaneous reactions like fermentation are some of the common features of these food preservation techniques. Many traditional food preservation techniques in developing countries still follow this approach extensively. However, a wide variation prevails in each preservation technique in different regions of the globe. Today, nearly 80 % of foods found in the aisles of our supermarkets and grocery stores are processed in one way or another. Notwithstanding, most food additives/preservatives are necessary to comply with   modern health and safety standards. Having said that, more and more of these “artificial” additives/preservatives have  recently come under close scrutiny and questions surrounding their potential health hazards have been raised.

Why do we use food additives?

There are numerous reasons why food additives and preservatives are used. One reason is that they can help maintain and improve freshness by slowing product spoilage caused by mould, air, bacteria, fungi or yeast while helping reduce the risk of contamination. In some cases, additives and preservatives may help improve or maintain nutritional benefits. Additionally, they may be used to improve taste, texture and appearance. For example, emulsifiers, stabilizers and thickeners give foods the texture and consistency consumers expect to find when enjoying certain products. Some leavening agents help baked goods rise, another expected attribute, while many additives affect the acidity and alkalinity of certain foods. Commonly, additives and preservatives are used to provide a delicious taste while reducing the fat content.

Having said that, there seems to be a constant struggle to find foods without additives and preservatives if one wishes to avoid them at all cost.  Many have been around for a very long time, while others surface as new or simply use another name for a common additive or preservative.

Now, there are lot of different types of food additives/preservatives and it can understandably be overwhelming to sort them all out at once. That is why we are going to break this extensive topic down into several parts. Last week, we covered Part 1 of our series: Artificial Colouring. Today, we  are turning to Artificial Sweeteners and they potential effects on our health.

What are Artificial Sweeteners?

Artificial sweeteners, or non-nutritive sweeteners, include low-calorie or non-caloric sweeteners, and sugar substitutes. These add a sweet flavour with fewer calories than table sugar, corn syrup, or fruit juice concentrates. Examples include aspartame (NutraSweet and Equal), Sucralose (Splenda), Acesulfame potassium, Neotame, and Saccharin (Sweet'N Low).  Although some sweeteners contain calories, the amount needed to sweeten products is so small that you end up consuming almost no calories.

How do artificial sweeteners work?

The surface of your tongue is covered by many taste buds, each containing several taste receptors that detect different flavours. When you eat, your taste receptors encounter food molecules. A perfect fit between a receptor and molecule sends a signal to your brain, allowing you to identify the taste. For example, the sugar molecule fits perfectly into your taste receptor for sweetness, allowing your brain to identify the sweet taste. Artificial sweetener molecules are similar enough to sugar molecules to fit on the sweetness receptor. However, they are generally too different from sugar for your body to break them down into calories. This is how they provide a sweet taste without the added calories. Only a minority of artificial sweeteners have a structure that your body can break down into calories. Given that only very small amounts of artificial sweeteners are needed to make foods taste sweet, you consume virtually no calories.

Most Common artificial sweeteners

The Most Wanted …And Most Dangerous …

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS): HFCS is made from corn starch and offers a sweet flavour. It is popular because it is cheaper to produce than cane sugar. Starch is a simple sugar, and when broken down the end result is corn syrup, which is 100% glucose. Enzymes are then added to the corn syrup, helping convert the glucose into another simple sugar called fructose. In addition to sweet products, it is found in many other types of foods. Yogurts, breads, frozen pizzas, cereal bars, cocktail peanuts, and boxed macaroni and cheese are a few examples where HFCS is found. Because major health risks have exploded in the past few decades with the increasing popularity of easy to grab processed foods, it is thought that HFCS may increase the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Labeled as high fructose corn syrup. Alternatives/substitute names are isoglucose, maize syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, glucose/fructose

Other Common Artificial Sweeteners…

Aspartame: Aspartame is 200 times sweeter than table sugar. Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener consisting of two amino acids, namely phenylalanine and aspartic acid. Because it is about 200 times sweeter than sugar, very little is required to get a sweet taste. Aspartame is usually found in diet or sugar-free sodas, diet coke, coke zero, jello (and other gelatins), desserts, sugar-free gum, drink mixes, baking goods, table-top sweeteners, cereal, breath mints, pudding, kool-aid, iced tea, chewable vitamins, toothpaste. While watching calorie consumption is important, using artificial additives and sweeteners such as aspartame may cause some health risks. Studies have shown that aspartame may elevate blood glucose and increase anxiety. Alternative names are Canderel, Tropicana Slim, NutraSweet, Equal, AminoSweet and Sugar Twin

Acesulfame potassium. Also known as acesulfame K, it’s 200 times sweeter than table sugar. It’s suited for cooking and baking and sold under the brand names Sunnet or Sweet One. 

Advantame. This sweetener is 20,000 times sweeter than table sugar and suited for cooking and baking.

Aspartame-acesulfame salt. Sold under the brand name Twinsweet, it’s 350 times sweeter than table sugar.

Cyclamate. Cyclamate, which is 50 times sweeter than table sugar, was used for cooking and baking. However, it has been banned in the United States since 1970.

Neotame. Sold under the brand name Newtame, this sweetener is 13,000 times sweeter than table sugar and suited for cooking and baking.

Neohesperidin. It’s 340 times sweeter than table sugar and suited for cooking, baking, and mixing with acidic foods. Note that it is not approved for use in the United States.

Sacchari. Sold under the brand names Sweet'N Low, Sweet Twin, or Necta Sweet, saccharin is 700 times sweeter than table sugar.

Sucralose. Sucralose, which is 600 times sweeter table sugar, is suited for cooking, baking, and mixing with acidic foods. It's sold under the brand name Splenda.

Caramelized sugar syrup replaces E150 caramel which gives bread and cooked chicken a brown look.

Artificial sweeteners, appetite, and weight

Artificial sweeteners are popular among individuals who are trying to lose weight. However, their effects on appetite and weight vary among studies.

Effects on appetite…

Some people believe that artificial sweeteners might increase appetite and promote weight gain. The idea is that artificial sweeteners may be unable to activate the food reward pathway needed to make you feel satisfied after you eat. Given that they taste sweet but lack the calories found in other sweet-tasting foods, they're thought to confuse the brain into still feeling hungry. Additionally, some scientists think you'd need to eat more of an artificially sweetened food, compared with the sugar-sweetened version, to feel full. It's even been suggested that sweeteners may cause cravings for sugary foods. That said, many recent studies do not support the idea that artificial sweeteners increase hunger or calorie intake. In fact, several studies have found that participants report less hunger and consume fewer calories when they replace sugary foods and beverages with artificially sweetened alternatives. 

Effects on weight…

Regarding weight control, some observational studies report a link between consuming artificially sweetened beverages and obesity. However, randomized controlled studies — the gold standard in scientific research — report that artificial sweeteners may reduce body weight, fat mass, and waist circumference. These studies also show that replacing regular soft drinks with sugar-free versions can decrease body mass index (BMI) by up to 1.3–1.7 points. What's more, choosing artificially sweetened foods instead of those with added sugar may reduce the number of daily calories you consume. Various studies ranging from 4 weeks to 40 months show that this may lead to weight loss of up to 2.9 pounds (1.3 kg). Artificially sweetened drinks can be an easy alternative for those who regularly consume soft drinks and want to decrease their sugar consumption. However, opting for diet soda will not lead to any weight loss if you compensate by eating larger portions or extra sweets. If diet soda increases your cravings for sweets, sticking to water might be best.

Artificial sweeteners and diabetes

Those with diabetes may benefit from choosing artificial sweeteners, as they offer a sweet taste without the accompanying rise in blood sugar levels. However, some studies report that drinking diet soda is associated with a 6–121% greater risk of developing diabetes. This may seem contradictory, but it's important to note that all of the studies were observational. They didn’t prove that artificial sweeteners cause diabetes, only that people likely to develop type 2 diabetes also like to drink diet soda. On the other hand, many controlled studies show that artificial sweeteners do not affect blood sugar or insulin levels. Having said that, artificial sweeteners may have different effects depending on people's age or genetic background. Although research results have not been unanimous, the current evidence is generally in favor of artificial sweetener use among those with diabetes. Still, more research is needed to evaluate their long-term effects in different populations.

Artificial sweeteners and metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome refers to a cluster of medical conditions, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess belly fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels. These conditions increase your risk of chronic disease, such as stroke, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Some studies suggest diet soda drinkers could have up to a 36% higher risk of metabolic syndrome. For example, individuals with the rare metabolic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU) cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, which is found in aspartame. Thus, those with PKU should avoid aspartame. However, higher-quality studies report that diet soda either has no effect or a protective one. Again, if diet soda increases your cravings for sweets, sticking to water might be best. Better safe than sorry…right?!

Artificial sweeteners and allergies

Some people are allergic to sulfonamides, the class of compounds to which saccharin belongs. For them, saccharin may lead to breathing difficulties, rashes, or diarrhea. Additionally, growing evidence indicates certain artificial sweeteners like sucralose reduce insulin sensitivity and affect the gut bacteria.

Artificial sweeteners and gut health

Your gut bacteria play an important role in your health, and poor gut health is linked to numerous problems. These include weight gain, poor blood sugar control, metabolic syndrome, a weakened immune system, and disrupted sleep. The composition and function of gut bacteria vary by individual and are affected by what you eat, including certain artificial sweeteners. In one study, the artificial sweetener saccharin disrupted gut bacteria balance in four out of seven healthy participants who were not used to consuming them. The four “responders” also showed poorer blood sugar control after as few as 5 days after consuming the artificial sweetener. What’s more, when gut bacteria from these people were transferred into mice, the animals also developed poor blood sugar control. 

On the other hand, the mice implanted with the gut bacteria from “non-responders” had no changes in their ability to control blood sugar levels. Although interesting, more studies are needed before strong conclusions can be made.

Artificial sweeteners and cancer

Since the 1970s, debate about whether there is a link between artificial sweeteners and cancer risk has raged. It was ignited when animal studies found an increased risk of bladder cancer in mice fed extremely high amounts of saccharin and cyclamate. However, mice metabolise saccharin differently than humans. Since then, more than 30 human studies have found no link between artificial sweeteners and the risk of developing cancer. One such study followed 9,000 participants for 13 years and analysed their artificial sweetener intake. After accounting for other factors, the researchers found no link between artificial sweeteners and the risk of developing various types of cancer. Furthermore, a recent review of studies published over an 11-year period did not find a link between cancer risk and artificial sweetener consumption. This topic was also evaluated by U.S. and European regulatory authorities. Both agreed that artificial sweeteners, when consumed in recommended amounts, do not increase cancer risk. One exception is cyclamate, which was banned for use in the United States after the original mouse-bladder-cancer study was published in 1970. Since then, extensive studies in animals have failed to show a cancer link. However, cyclamate was never re-approved for use in the United States.

Artificial sweeteners and dental health

Dental cavities, also known as caries or tooth decay, occur when the bacteria in your mouth ferment sugar. Acid is produced, which can damage tooth enamel. Unlike sugars, artificial sweeteners do not react with the bacteria in your mouth. This means they do not form acids or cause tooth decay. Research also shows that sucralose is less likely to cause tooth decay than sugar. For this reason, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows products containing sucralose to claim that they reduce tooth decay. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) states that all artificial sweeteners, when consumed in place of sugar, neutralise acid and help prevent tooth decay. 

Aspartame, headaches, depression, and seizures

Some artificial sweeteners may cause unpleasant symptoms, such as headaches, depression, and seizures in some individuals.

While most studies find no link between aspartame and headaches, with two noting that some people are more sensitive than others. This individual variability may also apply to aspartame's effects on depression. For instance, people with mood disorders may be more likely to experience depressive symptoms in response to aspartame consumption.  Finally, artificial sweeteners do not increase most people's seizure risk. However, one study reported increased brain activity in children with absence seizures.

The bottom line

Artificial sweeteners are generally considered safe for human consumption. They are carefully tested and regulated by U.S. and international authorities to make sure they are safe to eat and drink. That said, some people suffering from metabolic syndrome and/or allergies should avoid consuming them. Overall, the use of artificial sweeteners poses few risks and may even have benefits for weight loss, blood sugar control, and dental health. These sweeteners are especially beneficial if you use them to decrease the amount of added sugar in your diet.

That said, the likelihood of negative effects can vary by individual and depend on the type of artificial sweetener consumed as genetical pre-dispositions. 

If you'd like to avoid artificial sweeteners, try using natural sweeteners instead(more on natural sweeteners in an upcoming article), or simply stick to water.

Stay tuned for the last, but not least, part 3 of our 3 part series on food additives: “Preservatives.”

To Your Health

The Health Messenger

[bloojayoolie]

Animals, Apparently, and Children: Shy, sweet & incredibly gentle Linda Id 65999, 3 Yrs., 77 lbs. of Love, at Manhattan ACC TO BE KILLED – 6/27/2019 *** SWEET, SHY, GENTLE ROTTIE GIRL DREAMS OF A FAMILY & LOVE *** <3 She’s big, sweet, shy, and gentle. LINDA is overwhelmed at the shelter by all the craziness there, so during her assessment, she sought comfort from the assessor, leaning in, seeking contact, seeking touch and a friendly voice. Yes, she is shy, but Rotties are not dogs meant for places like this. They are family dogs, they are thoughtful dogs, they are playful, happy, mellow companions who put a premium on giving their entire hearts to the people they love. Unfortunately, Linda is only 3 years old and her death is imminent if no one will lend her a hand. She did GREAT on here shelter assessment, and she got a wonderful BLUE rating on her behavior at medical. She just has no owner surrender notes so that we can hear about all her wonderful qualities, and all her sweetness. Will you give this girl a soft place to land? She will reward you with love, loyalty, and a tender heart. If you are an experienced foster or adopter in an adult only home (no children under age 13, please due to her shyness), hurry and message our page or email us at MustLoveDogsNYC@gmail.com for assistance saving her life. LINDA, ID# 65999, 3 Yrs. Old, 77.3 lbs, Unaltered Female Manhattan ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Black / Tan I came to the shelter as an Agency, 6/15/2019 Shelter Assessment Rating: New Hope Rescue Only Behavior Condition: 2. Blue AT RISK NOTE: Linda has shown reactive behaviors while on leash, and will need behavior modification and reward based training. Linda would be best suited for placement with a new hope partner that can provide the necessary behavior modification. Medically, Linda was diagnosed with canine infectious respiratory disease complex which is contagious to other animals and will require in home care. SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES – DATE OF ASSESSMENT, 6/16/2019: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social, timid Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact, soft Exuberant handling: Seeks contact, soft Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows, loose Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: No response Toy Toy comments: No interest PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: 6/15: When introduced off leash to a male greeter dog, Linda greets with tense body. She begins to growl for lingering face to face greeting. ENERGY LEVEL:: Linda displays a medium energy level in the care center. We cannot be certain of her behavior in a new home environment though recommend daily mental and physical stimulation as a way to direct her energy and enthusiasm. IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 6/19: While walking Linda outside on leash, handlers have reported Linda to lunge at strangers as well as bicycles. She readily refocuses onto the handler with the use of treats. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations:: No children (under 13) Recommendations comments:: No children: Linda has been a bit fearful and timid in the care center. She also has been observed lunging at strangers and bicycles while walking on leash. For these reasons we feel she may be best set up to succeed in a home without children at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the severity of the reactivity observed in the care center, we feel Linda would be best set up to succeed if placed with an experienced rescue partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home. Potential challenges: : Fearful,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration Potential challenges comments:: Linda appears shy and timid initially though has been observed to warm up and become friendly/attention seeking. Please see handout on Decompression period. While walking Linda on leash, she has been reported to lunge/growl at strangers as well as bicycles. She readily refocuses back onto the handler with the use of treats. Please see handout on On leash reactivity/barrier frustration. MEDICAL NOTES 6/18/2019 [DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-4 years Microchip noted on Intake? Yes History : Found running around lose in Central Park. Brought in by police. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior -Slightly timid but overall she did well. Took treats nicely. Calm throughout exam. No barking, growling, lunging, etc. Evidence of Cruelty seen -No Evidence of Trauma seen -No Objective T = P =90 bpm R =eup BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, mild wax AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: 1/4 tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: F/I, no obvious spay scar or tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Clean externally Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: No tx needed at this time SURGERY: Okay for surgery 6/21/2019 S: Alert in kennel, barking at the front O: Hoarse coughing, moderate mucopurulent nasal discharge A: CIRDC P: Move to isolation -Swab for resp PCR testing -Doxycycline 350 mg PO SID x14 days -Enrofloxacin 340 mg PO SID x14 days -Cerenia 60 mg PO SID x4 days 1088 *** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *** LINDA IS RESCUE ONLY. You must fill out applications with New Hope Rescues to foster or adopt her. She cannot be reserved online at the ACC ARL, nor can she be direct adopted at the shelter. PLEASE HURRY AND MESSAGE OUR PAGE FOR ASSISTANCE! HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). Follow our Step by Step directions below! *PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST USE A PC OR TABLET – PHONE RESERVES WILL NOT WORK! ** STEP 1: CLICK ON THIS RESERVE LINK: https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/Animal/List Step 2: Go to the red menu button on the top right corner, click register and fill in your info. Step 3: Go to your email and verify account \ Step 4: Go back to the website, click the menu button and view available dogs Step 5: Scroll to the animal you are interested and click reserve STEP 6 ( MOST IMPORTANT STEP ): GO TO THE MENU AGAIN AND VIEW YOUR CART. THE ANIMAL SHOULD NOW BE IN YOUR CART! Step 7: Fill in your credit card info and complete transaction HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT IF YOU *CANNOT* GET TO THE SHELTER IN PERSON, OR IF THE DOG IS NEW HOPE RESCUE ONLY! You must live within 3 – 4 hours of NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Norther VA. Please PM our page for assistance. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a dog on the To Be Killed list, including those labelled Rescue Only. Hurry please, time is short, and the Rescues need time to process the applications. Shelter contact information Phone number (212) 788-4000 Email adoption@nycacc.org Shelter Addresses: Brooklyn Shelter: 2336 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11208 Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029 Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309 *** NEW NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM *** Level 1 Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes. These dogs are not displaying concerning behaviors in shelter, and the owner surrender profile (where available) is positive. Level 2 Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience. They will have displayed behavior in the shelter (or have owner reported behavior) that requires some training, or is simply not suitable for an adopter with minimal experience. Level 3 Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters, and the ACC strongly suggest that the adopter have prior experience with the challenges described and/or an understanding of the challenge and how to manage it safely in a home environment.

[historyfilia]

Rhyton Shaped Like a Horse Head

Greek. From Southern Italy, 350-340 BC

From the State Hermitage Museum

[recipeclips]

6″ sponge cake recipes

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/246765/moms-sponge-cake/ -- Bake at 350˚F for 23-28 minutes for 9″ cake Ingredients 2 eggs 200 g white sugar 128 g all-purpose flour 1 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tbsp+2tsp milk powder 110 ml water (1/2 cup milk) 30 g 2 tbsp butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract https://chefgohan.gnavi.co.jp/detail/4377/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ein4XZcdNQw&t=935s -- Bake at 180 C / 356˚F for 35 minutes for 6″ (15cm) cake -- Bake at 180 C / 356˚F for 24 minutes for 4.75″ (12cm) cake 材料・調味料 分量 下準備 ■ ジェノワーズ（スポンジ生地）   全卵   150g 約3個 卵黄   15g 約1個 グラニュー糖   110g 薄力粉   80g ふるっておく バター（16g） サラダ油（10g） バター   30g ■ クレームシャンティ（ホイップクリーム）   生クリーム　乳脂肪分35％   200g しっかり冷やしておく　※乳脂肪分40％を400gでも良い。 生クリーム　乳脂肪分42％   200g しっかり冷やしておく グラニュー糖   32g バニラエッセンス   1滴 ■ 飾り  イチゴ   17個 ヘタをとり、うち10粒を半分にカットしておく  https://natashaskitchen.com/easy-sponge-cake-genoise/ -- Bake at 350˚F for 23-28 minutes for 9″ cake 3 large eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 105 grams 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 64 grams 1/4 tsp baking powder https://letthebakingbegin.com/simple-yellow-sponge-cake-recipe/ Ingredients 4 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar Dry Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder Liquids 2 TBSP melted butter 1 Tbsp hot water 1 tsp vanilla extract https://www.spatuladesserts.com/tender-moist-tall-sponge-cake-full-baking-guide/#recipe Ingredients ▢3 Eggs room temperature yolk and white separately ▢150 g Granulated sugar ▢2 Teaspoon Vanilla extract pure ▢100 g Whole milk room temperature ▢80 g Vegetable oil ▢190 g Pastry flour AP works too https://www.kyounoryouri.jp/recipe/3763_%E3%81%84%E3%81%A1%E3%81%94%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%82%B1%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AD.html -- Bake at 340˚F for 45 minutes for 7″ cake きょうの料理レシピ いちごのショートケーキ 島本 薫 さんのレシピ (直径18cmの底が抜ける丸型1台���)  エネルギー ／3290 kcal 【スポンジケーキ】 ・全卵 （大）150g（約2+1/2コ分） ・卵黄20g（約1コ分） ・グラニュー糖90g ・薄力粉90g ・バター （食塩不使用）20g ・牛乳大さじ1 【シロップ】 ・水40ml ・グラニュー糖25g ・キルシュ小さじ1 ＊さくらんぼのリキュール。 【ホイップクリーム】 ・生クリーム400ml ・グラニュー糖60g ・いちご （中）17～20コ ・バター ・強力粉 ======================= https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sponge-cake Ingredients 225g softened butter 225g golden caster sugar 4 large eggs ½ lemon, zested 1 tsp vanilla extract 225g self-raising flour splash of milk Optional fillings of lemon curd, jam, lightly whipped cream icing sugar for dusting https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/strawberry-cream-sandwich-sponge/ Ingredients 225 g unsalted butter (at room temperature) , plus extra for greasing 225 g white caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 large free-range eggs 225 g self-raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 splash of milk FILLING 200 ml double cream 1 vanilla pod 1½ tablespoon of icing sugar , plus extra for dusting 250 g fresh strawberries

[archaicwonder]

Enigmatic Anonymous Coin From Caria

This silver tetradrachm was struck around 350-334 BC during the Achaemenid Period. It shows a Persian king or hero either kneeling or running while drawing a bow. The reverse side has a Satrap on horseback, thrusting a spear. In the upper left field is the head of Herakles wearing a lion’s skin headdress. Very Rare. Extremely Fine.

This anonymous tetradrachm belongs to an enigmatic Carian coinage struck before the invasion of Alexander the Great and consisting of two series, one lacking additional symbols and the other featuring symbols behind the horseman, like the head of Herakles seen here. The presence of only the unmarked series in the Pixodaros Hoard (closed c. 341/0 BC) has led to the conclusion that the marked series, to which the present coin belongs, must have been produced after 341 BC. With this date it is tempting to suggest that the marked series may have been struck in the context of the dynastic dispute between Ada, the rightful female satrap of Caria, and her usurping brother, Pixodaros. In 340 BC, Pixodaros forcibly expelled Ada from the capital at Halikarnassos and claimed power for himself. She fled to the Carian fortress of Alinda where she continued to rule in exile. She remained in exile after the death of Pixodaros (c. 336 BC) and the transfer of power to his Persian brother-in-law, but she was restored by Alexander the Great in 334 BC after offering to adopt him as her son.

The types used for this coin are explicitly Persian, advertising the loyalty of the anonymous issuer to the Achaemenid dynasty of Great Kings. The obverse depicts the Great King (sometimes described as a hero) shooting a bow, drawing from the iconography of the already well-known royal/heroic archer obverses used for Persian sigloi struck by the satraps of Lydia since the end of the sixth century BC. The reverse depicts a cavalryman wearing the distinctive Persian kyrbasia headdress. Taken together, the types exemplify the noble ethos attributed to the Persians by the Greek historian Herodotus, who reports (1.136) that until age twenty, Persian youths were only taught three things: to ride, to shoot straight, and to speak the truth. The first two elements of this education are illustrated by the coin types, but the truth of the coin could only be determined with a scale.

[peppermintack]

my 42 favorite quotes from code bc i’m avoiding homework again

“‘I re-jiggered the settings to ignore trash metal. No more false alarms.’ ‘No more anything. It just beeps.’” (12)

“‘This game is popular?’ Ben was sitting on his tackle box in the shade of a large elm. ‘Sounds pretty nerdtastic to me.’ ‘We can’t all practice birdscalls like you.’” (18)

“‘This watch is low-rent. Plus, I’m getting a new one for my birthday. But you owe me, Stolowitski.’ ‘Owe you what?’ Hi said. ‘Who wears a wristwatch anymore? Cavemen?’” (22)

“‘Coop really doesn’t like that box.’ I knelt and rubbed the edgy wolfdog’s snout. ‘It better not be stuffed with dead squirrels or something.’ … ‘It’s not a rodent coffin!’ Hi huffed. ‘This cache is legit. You’ll see.’” (22-23)

“‘Don’t use up too much drive space,’ I warned, watching the screen from over his shoulder. ‘We bought this stuff to research parvovirus, not so you can watch “Boom Goes the Dynamite” twenty times a day.’” (53)

“Frustrated, Hi rose and wandered to the computer. ‘I’m going to check my email.’ ‘I’m going to kill myself,’ Ben muttered. Shelton ignored them.” (56)

“Soooo many dorks,’ Ben muttered, his coal-black eyebrows forming a steep V. ‘A giant nerd army, digging up plastic boxes they hide for each other.’ ‘Like everything you do is cool,’ Hi snorted. ‘Still have that ninja costume you wore to my twelfth birthday party?’” (62)

“‘Wait.’ Ben glanced from face to face. ‘We’re actually going to pursue this nonsense? We suddenly care what this fruitcake hid in a box somewhere?’” (65)

“‘We’ve got over an hour before dark.’ I yanked my hair into a ponytail. ‘Let’s show Mr. Gamemaster how quickly Virals solve puzzles.’ … ‘We’ve got to work on our decision-making process.’ Shelton was shaking his head. ‘Right now, we just follow Tory over every cliff.’” (74)

“Hi called into the black. ‘Your cache is mine, clown! I’m coming to getcha! Uncle Hiram’s got the scent!’ His words echoed in the darkness as he scrambled through the opening. ‘Zip it!’ Shelton hiss-whispered. ‘This building is struggling to hold your buck-sixty. Don’t yodel the roof down on our heads.’” (82-83)

“‘This is stupid.’ Shelton started toward the doorway. ‘Let’s bounce. We can toss that iPad in the freaking harbor.’” (90)

“‘Watch where you’re going,’ Ben snapped. ‘I am,’ Jason said dryly. ‘I’m going to chat with Tory.’” (100)

“‘Hey, check this weirdo out.’ Hi was inspecting a bust on the mantel. ‘This face is ninety percent eyebrow. What do you wanna bet he owned slaves?’ Scowling to match the carving’s expression, Hi spoke in a gravelly voice. ‘In my day, we ate the poor people. We had a giant outdoor grill, and cooked up peasant steaks every Sunday.’” (106-107)

“‘State your business.’ ‘To see my father.’ A beat. ‘That’s usually going to be my business, FYI.’” (112)

“Hudson’s eyes narrowed. ‘Dodgeball?’ ‘District champs.’ Hi pounded his chest. ‘I’m a gunner. The key is to reach the balls first, and then throw with a little touch of spin, so that—’” (113)

“Jason had attended debutante balls. Knew the drill. My crew would have to conduct research on YouTube. Jason was popular on the cotillion scene. My guys weren’t even on the radar. Asking Jason would get Whitney off my back. Inviting only Morris Island boys might plummet her into a depression.” (132)

“I wore a white tank and jeans, shooting for ‘sexy-casual.’ Hoping it wasn’t ‘left farmhouse, got lost.’” (170)

“‘It has to mean something!’ Hi slapped a knee in frustration. Shelton glanced up from his iPhone, but when Hi didn’t elaborate he resumed surfing. … ‘Care to elaborate?’ I was sitting between Hi and Shelton in the stern. ‘Or was that a yoga move I don’t know?’” (233)

“Hi looked at me strangely. ‘We’re a little busy Friday night.’ ‘Busy? Doing what?’ The boys exchanged a look. Hi snorted. ‘I don’t know about you,’ Shelton said, ‘but I’m escorting my friend Victoria to her debutante ball.’” (235)

“‘Your advice, remember? No fear?’ Instantly regretted. I didn’t want Chance thinking about last summer. ‘Oh, I recall.’ Chance smiled thinly. ‘I haven’t crashed on your floor so many times that I’d forget.’” (240)

“‘I found something interesting,’ Marchant continued. ‘Are you free to meet? I’m headed out for a caffeine fix in thirty minutes.’ Um, what? Did this guy not understand I was fourteen? Bolton wasn’t big on students popping out for midday lattes.” (245)

“‘Ben, stop the boat.’ He looked at me funny. ‘We’re in the middle of the ocean, Victoria.’ ‘Stop the damn boat!’ Ben rolled eyes, but eased off the throttle. Sewee decelerated until we just bobbed along with the current. ‘Did you want to jump in?’ Ben asked dryly. ‘Water’s pretty cold in October.’” (251-252)

“‘Okay, people.’ Ben crossed his arms. ‘Care to share?’ ‘No big deal.’ Shelton’s tone was nonchalant. ‘Just a quick stop at Mepkin Abbey to get a new headshot of Mr. Dead Guy.’” (260)

“‘Options?’ Ben asked as he pulled out onto the highway. ‘I think some charitable work might be in order,’ Hi said. ‘I’m not a Jesus man, but I’m pretty sure getting ripped a new one by a monk is bad karma in any religion.’” (264)

“‘Oh man, she really did it this time!’ ‘Should we call the nurse?’ Panicky. ‘An ambulance?’ ‘And say what, exactly?’ hissed a third. ‘That our friend passed out after some bad telepathy?’” (271)

“‘She’s coming around!’ The roundest shape coalesced into Hi. ‘Tor? You okay? If you’ve gone vegetable, blink at me.’” (271)

“My splitting headache had proved the experiment had been dangerous. Had I learned my lesson? Probably not.” (273)

“Hi, naturally, had opted for flair. His tux was crushed purple velvet with tails, accented by all white silk—tie, vest, gloves, and suspenders. He completed the outfit with a freaking top hat and cane. Whitney had nearly fainted on seeing him.” (279)

“‘Those who enlist complete a rigorous program combining academics, physical fitness, and military discipline.’ … ‘So—book learning, push-ups, and war games.’ Hi ticked off fingers as he spoke. ‘Check, check, and check. Plus gray is my sexy color.’” (279)

“‘Paging Miss Brennan.’ Chance waved a hand before my eyes. ‘You okay?’ No. ‘Yes. I’m just…surprised I’ll be first.’ ‘I’m sure you’ll dazzle. Until then.’” (286)

“‘Gamemaster?’ Jason looked confused. ‘Search the basement? What are you talking about?’ ‘Oh, we’re, um, playing a pretty fierce game of Dungeons and Dragons,’ Hi stammered. ‘I’m, like, the head…unicorn master, and Tory has to find my magic…beans. Seeds.’” (299)

“‘Always trapped!’ Shelton actually stamped a foot. ‘Always underground! If we get out of here, I’m moving to a high-rise on a mountain-top. Penthouse! And y’all ain’t invited!’” (304)

“‘I assume there’s no antique cash register in need of special oil?’ Jason said. No one bothered to answer.” (331)

“He launched into an improvised tale of woe and misfortune. We’d found ourselves in the dark. Flustered and disoriented, we’d blundered through an emergency exit. Then we’d tumbled down a staircase in a complicated domino sequence that incorporated each one of us. The story was bizarre, confusing, and wildly improbable. They’d bought it without hesitation.” (333)

“‘Yet you four ripped the grate from its tracks. Then you ripped the tracks from the wall, bending the metal bars like they were drinking straws. How? How is that possible?’ ‘I read once where this guy in Ulan Bator powerlifted a Chinese tank after—’ ‘Can it, Stolowitski. Let Tory explain.’” (335)

“‘You look ready to chew nails.’ Shelton grinned at me from his own stoop. ‘There’s a certain murderer I’d like to chat with.’” (340)

“‘You okay, Tor?’ Shelton had a sandbag on one shoulder, hauled up from the beach. ‘We don’t have time for an ER run.’ ‘We could amputate,’ Hi suggested. ‘Shelton, get the whiskey.’” (342)

“‘I called Marchant’s office and left a message. Less than a minute later, my cell rang and March—’ I gritted my teeth, ‘—the Gamemaster asked me to meet him at City Lights Coffee. So I did.’ ‘So dumb,’ Hi muttered. ‘And it really was a murderer.’” (350)

“‘And you know this how?’ … ‘I dreamed it.’ ‘Aha! You dreamed it.’ Hi yawned and rubbed his eyes. ‘I think it’s time we get you medicated.’” (352)

“I turned on Ben and Hi. ‘What about you two? Ready to bail? There’s a deranged psycho out there who knows what your mothers eat for breakfast. That cool with you?’” (353)

“‘Any plan for that bit?’ Shelton asked dully. ���You keep glossing over how we’re actually gonna make the citizen’s arrest.’ ‘Of course.’ I chucked his shoulder. ‘We’ll improvise.’ ‘Great. Well thought out.’” (362)

“‘You’re a hot, steaming ball of crazy,’ Hi said. ‘You know that, right? Freaking Looney Tunes.’” (373)

[stock-filter]

Stock daily Filter Report for 2021/04/06 05-40-07

*******************Part 1.0 Big Cap Industry Overiew********************* big_industry_uptrending_count tickers industry Basic Materials 7 Communication Services 3 Consumer Cyclical 11 Consumer Defensive 6 Financial Services 9 Healthcare 6 Industrials 22 Real Estate 11 Technology 16 Utilities 16 **************************************** big_industry_downtrending_count tickers industry Consumer Defensive 1 *******************Part 1.1 Big Cap Long Entry********************* big_long_signal_entry Symbol Day Return Market Cap Long/Short Score industry 137 IQV 2 1.17 big-cap Long 0.0 Healthcare 0 MSFT 1 0.00 big-cap Long -0.5 Technology 46 AMAT 5 13.24 big-cap Long -0.5 Technology 211 GRMN 4 3.94 big-cap Long -0.5 Technology 319 SAM 5 3.87 big-cap Long -0.5 Consumer Defensive 50 SYK 2 2.28 big-cap Long -1.0 Healthcare 61 LRCX 3 10.77 big-cap Long -1.0 Technology 197 CAJ 4 1.45 big-cap Long -1.0 Technology 225 CDW 3 3.46 big-cap Long -1.0 Technology 250 TRMB 2 3.72 big-cap Long -1.0 Technology 257 BPYPP 3 -0.46 big-cap Long -1.0 Real Estate 204 KKR 1 0.00 big-cap Long -1.5 Financial Services 345 MHK 2 1.47 big-cap Long -1.5 Consumer Cyclical Mean Return: 4.082727272727272 Mean Day/Week: 3.3636363636363638 Accuracy:0.9090909090909091 *******************Part 1.2 Big Cap Short Entry********************* big_short_signal_entry Symbol Day Return Market Cap Long/Short Score industry 203 GSX 1 0.0 big-cap Short 0.0 Consumer Defensive Mean Return: nan Mean Day/Week: inf Accuracy:nan *******************Part 1.3 Big Cap Long Maintainance********************* big_long_signal_maintainance Symbol Day Return Market Cap Long/Short Score industry 77 APD 11 5.65 big-cap Long 0.0 Basic Materials 186 WCN 21 8.14 big-cap Long 0.0 Industrials 229 KSU 15 20.04 big-cap Long 0.0 Industrials 237 DGX 10 3.33 big-cap Long 0.0 Healthcare 91 NOC 16 9.26 big-cap Long 0.0 Industrials 195 DLTR 11 9.94 big-cap Long 0.0 Consumer Defensive 36 LOW 14 10.14 big-cap Long 0.0 Consumer Cyclical 63 CCI 14 7.37 big-cap Long 0.0 Real Estate 24 TXN 10 9.14 big-cap Long 0.0 Technology 10 ASML 6 2.47 big-cap Long 0.0 Technology 8 HD 15 12.55 big-cap Long 0.0 Consumer Cyclical 347 NWL 6 2.17 big-cap Long -0.5 Consumer Defensive 235 PKX 10 11.16 big-cap Long -0.5 Basic Materials 248 INVH 15 3.20 big-cap Long -0.5 Real Estate 141 XEL 10 6.69 big-cap Long -0.5 Utilities 14 T 16 3.01 big-cap Long -0.5 Communication Services 274 EXR 10 5.26 big-cap Long -0.5 Real Estate 276 DRE 14 2.96 big-cap Long -0.5 Real Estate 200 ODFL 21 11.51 big-cap Long -0.5 Industrials 282 SHG 22 10.38 big-cap Long -0.5 Financial Services 283 AGR 20 7.76 big-cap Long -0.5 Utilities 67 CSX 10 5.05 big-cap Long -0.5 Industrials 64 DUK 15 4.92 big-cap Long -0.5 Utilities 129 LHX 18 9.11 big-cap Long -0.5 Industrials 56 PLD 10 4.53 big-cap Long -0.5 Real Estate 289 MAS 18 8.51 big-cap Long -0.5 Industrials 152 ORLY 21 8.99 big-cap Long -0.5 Consumer Cyclical 314 LNT 18 8.62 big-cap Long -0.5 Utilities 163 MSI 10 3.08 big-cap Long -0.5 Technology 34 LIN 19 8.52 big-cap Long -0.5 Basic Materials 187 LEN 17 15.60 big-cap Long -1.0 Consumer Cyclical 210 O 16 4.08 big-cap Long -1.0 Real Estate 221 GIB 16 4.98 big-cap Long -1.0 Technology 177 SWK 25 11.96 big-cap Long -1.0 Industrials 224 GWW 16 3.26 big-cap Long -1.0 Industrials 260 TSCO 17 5.95 big-cap Long -1.0 Consumer Cyclical 275 EXPD 20 13.90 big-cap Long -1.0 Industrials 173 DHI 18 12.68 big-cap Long -1.0 Consumer Cyclical 280 NTAP 12 5.90 big-cap Long -1.0 Technology 299 J 21 14.06 big-cap Long -1.0 Industrials 336 ATO 15 5.73 big-cap Long -1.0 Utilities 340 RPM 18 6.63 big-cap Long -1.0 Basic Materials 341 LII 19 11.20 big-cap Long -1.0 Industrials 350 CPT 15 1.34 big-cap Long -1.0 Real Estate 176 WEC 15 5.51 big-cap Long -1.0 Utilities 351 ALLE 20 11.52 big-cap Long -1.0 Industrials 122 BAX 13 6.87 big-cap Long -1.0 Healthcare 131 SRE 18 6.60 big-cap Long -1.0 Utilities 83 MMC 21 6.59 big-cap Long -1.0 Financial Services 75 NSC 8 3.87 big-cap Long -1.0 Industrials 166 RSG 21 7.33 big-cap Long -1.0 Industrials 70 SHW 10 6.50 big-cap Long -1.0 Basic Materials 97 WM 22 13.31 big-cap Long -1.0 Industrials 48 LMT 16 10.86 big-cap Long -1.0 Industrials 114 EXC 16 4.39 big-cap Long -1.0 Utilities 41 IBM 18 6.21 big-cap Long -1.0 Technology 121 AEP 16 6.35 big-cap Long -1.0 Utilities 78 D 16 3.89 big-cap Long -1.0 Utilities 22 ACN 16 6.06 big-cap Long -1.0 Technology 11 VZ 10 3.98 big-cap Long -1.0 Communication Services 18 CSCO 17 7.31 big-cap Long -1.0 Technology 161 HSY 19 5.73 big-cap Long -1.0 Consumer Defensive 32 UPS 6 2.34 big-cap Long -1.0 Industrials 157 SBAC 10 4.05 big-cap Long -1.0 Real Estate 315 EVRG 21 9.27 big-cap Long -1.5 Utilities 279 NUE 35 37.53 big-cap Long -1.5 Basic Materials 69 FDX 18 8.24 big-cap Long -1.5 Industrials 27 MCD 18 7.16 big-cap Long -1.5 Consumer Cyclical 318 PHM 18 10.62 big-cap Long -1.5 Consumer Cyclical 298 BEN 15 3.21 big-cap Long -1.5 Financial Services 43 MMM 21 7.68 big-cap Long -1.5 Industrials 332 ELS 15 2.02 big-cap Long -1.5 Real Estate 330 WHR 20 14.92 big-cap Long -1.5 Consumer Cyclical 278 KB 21 15.65 big-cap Long -1.5 Financial Services 168 PEG 16 5.09 big-cap Long -1.5 Utilities 261 VAR 6 0.14 big-cap Long -1.5 Healthcare 88 MCO 10 7.01 big-cap Long -1.5 Financial Services 271 MAA 15 1.23 big-cap Long -1.5 Real Estate 179 GLW 19 17.24 big-cap Long -1.5 Technology 184 AZO 20 13.38 big-cap Long -1.5 Consumer Cyclical 189 FMX 20 7.43 big-cap Long -1.5 Consumer Defensive 149 BCS 33 20.49 big-cap Long -1.5 Financial Services 196 ED 16 6.00 big-cap Long -1.5 Utilities 147 PPG 20 5.15 big-cap Long -1.5 Basic Materials 205 LH 6 -0.06 big-cap Long -1.5 Healthcare 207 NDAQ 10 3.43 big-cap Long -1.5 Financial Services 145 CARR 17 8.46 big-cap Long -1.5 Industrials 230 ETR 15 2.45 big-cap Long -1.5 Utilities 233 FTS 19 6.82 big-cap Long -1.5 Utilities 102 KDP 18 4.72 big-cap Long -1.5 Consumer Defensive 242 XYL 7 4.37 big-cap Long -1.5 Industrials 255 CMS 15 5.06 big-cap Long -1.5 Utilities 93 BX 6 0.93 big-cap Long -1.5 Financial Services 2 FB 15 12.43 big-cap Long -1.5 Communication Services Mean Return: 7.63904255319149 Mean Day/Week: 15.787234042553191 Accuracy:0.9893617021276596 *******************Part 1.4 Big Cap Short Maintainance********************* big_short_signal_maintainance Empty DataFrame Columns: [Symbol, Day, Return, Market Cap, Long/Short, Score, industry] Index: [] Mean Return: nan Mean Day/Week: nan Accuracy:nan ************************************** ************************************** ************************************** *******************Part 2.0 Small Cap Industry Overiew********************* small_industry_uptrending_count tickers industry Basic Materials 1 Consumer Cyclical 3 Consumer Defensive 1 Financial Services 3 Healthcare 1 Industrials 5 Real Estate 6 Technology 1 Utilities 2 **************************************** small_industry_downtrending_count tickers industry Healthcare 1 *******************Part 2.1 Small Cap Long Entry********************* small_long_signal_entry Symbol Day Return Market Cap Long/Short Score industry 452 FAF 5 1.69 small-cap Long -0.5 Financial Services Mean Return: 1.69 Mean Day/Week: 5.0 Accuracy:1.0 *******************Part 2.2 Small Cap Short Entry********************* small_short_signal_entry Symbol Day Return Market Cap Long/Short Score industry 407 ACAD 1 0.0 small-cap Short -1.0 Healthcare Mean Return: nan Mean Day/Week: inf Accuracy:nan *******************Part 2.3 Small Cap Long Maintaiance********************* small_long_signal_maintainance Symbol Day Return Market Cap Long/Short Score industry 355 AMH 15 3.78 small-cap Long -0.5 Real Estate 423 CASY 6 1.33 small-cap Long -0.5 Consumer Defensive 368 GFL 25 12.68 small-cap Long -0.5 Industrials 360 IRM 10 2.69 small-cap Long -0.5 Real Estate 476 BWXT 21 13.27 small-cap Long -1.0 Industrials 470 STWD 21 9.98 small-cap Long -1.0 Real Estate 462 VIRT 16 8.58 small-cap Long -1.0 Financial Services 453 DOOO 15 13.71 small-cap Long -1.0 Consumer Cyclical 430 REXR 10 4.14 small-cap Long -1.0 Real Estate 426 BERY 23 7.04 small-cap Long -1.0 Consumer Cyclical 386 PNW 16 5.95 small-cap Long -1.0 Utilities 363 WSO 14 5.99 small-cap Long -1.0 Industrials 400 ACM 21 12.71 small-cap Long -1.5 Industrials 394 PRAH 13 6.62 small-cap Long -1.5 Healthcare 388 NI 16 8.14 small-cap Long -1.5 Utilities 455 WF 21 4.21 small-cap Long -1.5 Financial Services 374 PNR 25 7.62 small-cap Long -1.5 Industrials 467 WH 21 12.08 small-cap Long -1.5 Consumer Cyclical 468 FR 20 8.46 small-cap Long -1.5 Real Estate 371 COLD 14 3.58 small-cap Long -1.5 Real Estate 473 TX 29 23.88 small-cap Long -1.5 Basic Materials 477 SWI 11 1.81 small-cap Long -1.5 Technology Mean Return: 8.102272727272727 Mean Day/Week: 17.40909090909091 Accuracy:1.0 *******************Part 2.4 Small Cap Short Maintaiance********************* small_short_signal_maintainance Empty DataFrame Columns: [Symbol, Day, Return, Market Cap, Long/Short, Score, industry] Index: [] Mean Return: nan Mean Day/Week: nan Accuracy:nan ************************************** ************************************** ************************************** *******************Part 3.0 Penny Cap Industry Overiew********************* penny_industry_uptrending_count tickers industry Basic Materials 5 Communication Services 2 Consumer Cyclical 7 Consumer Defensive 1 Financial Services 14 Healthcare 3 Industrials 3 Real Estate 2 Technology 5 Utilities 3 unknown 2 **************************************** penny_industry_downtrending_count tickers industry Consumer Cyclical 1 *******************Part 3.1 Penny Cap Long Entry********************* penny_long_signal_entry Symbol Day Return Market Cap Long/Short Score industry 683 PTY 3 1.09 penny-cap Long 0.0 Financial Services 496 NCR 1 0.00 penny-cap Long -0.5 Technology 607 HMY 3 10.67 penny-cap Long -0.5 Basic Materials 512 NEA 5 0.95 penny-cap Long -1.0 Financial Services 528 INOV 3 5.45 penny-cap Long -1.5 Healthcare 588 MMSI 2 0.30 penny-cap Long -1.5 Healthcare 662 NVMI 3 8.12 penny-cap Long -1.5 Technology 668 FCPT 2 -0.46 penny-cap Long -1.5 Real Estate 682 ADX 3 2.56 penny-cap Long -1.5 Financial Services Mean Return: 3.585 Mean Day/Week: 3.125 Accuracy:0.875 *******************Part 3.2 Penny Cap Short Entry********************* penny_short_signal_entry Symbol Day Return Market Cap Long/Short Score industry 621 XL 2 -5.07 penny-cap Short 0.0 Consumer Cyclical Mean Return: -5.07 Mean Day/Week: 2.0 Accuracy:1.0 *******************Part 3.3 Penny Cap Long Maintainance********************* penny_long_signal_maintainance Symbol Day Return Market Cap Long/Short Score industry 548 PSN 8 6.50 penny-cap Long 0.0 Industrials 765 RNP 11 3.62 penny-cap Long 0.0 Financial Services 530 FCN 26 24.11 penny-cap Long 0.0 Industrials 697 KRO 6 2.28 penny-cap Long 0.0 Basic Materials 500 SNX 21 26.76 penny-cap Long 0.0 Technology 487 MMS 21 9.74 penny-cap Long -0.5 Industrials 587 MTH 7 5.81 penny-cap Long -0.5 Consumer Cyclical 663 OI 6 4.78 penny-cap Long -0.5 Consumer Cyclical 689 HOVNP 60 87.85 penny-cap Long -0.5 unknown 696 RQI 16 4.92 penny-cap Long -0.5 Financial Services 547 HE 25 22.33 penny-cap Long -0.5 Utilities 712 BDJ 25 7.45 penny-cap Long -0.5 Financial Services 743 OXSQL 10 2.29 penny-cap Long -0.5 unknown 658 MAIN 41 21.29 penny-cap Long -0.5 Financial Services 706 TY 6 2.44 penny-cap Long -1.0 Financial Services 739 BXMX 18 4.64 penny-cap Long -1.0 Financial Services 762 LOMA 14 8.18 penny-cap Long -1.0 Basic Materials 659 NAVI 18 9.87 penny-cap Long -1.0 Financial Services 771 ETW 15 3.31 penny-cap Long -1.0 Financial Services 613 CCOI 17 12.39 penny-cap Long -1.0 Communication Services 527 ESGRP 8 1.07 penny-cap Long -1.0 Financial Services 507 RXT 13 10.45 penny-cap Long -1.0 Technology 513 PNM 11 0.63 penny-cap Long -1.0 Utilities 550 TTEC 17 13.62 penny-cap Long -1.0 Technology 562 TMHC 16 11.09 penny-cap Long -1.0 Consumer Cyclical 612 LGIH 24 26.77 penny-cap Long -1.0 Consumer Cyclical 665 TDS 19 10.44 penny-cap Long -1.5 Communication Services 558 UFPI 21 24.60 penny-cap Long -1.5 Basic Materials 695 EVT 18 5.00 penny-cap Long -1.5 Financial Services 554 MUSA 16 11.31 penny-cap Long -1.5 Consumer Cyclical 654 CENTA 21 17.87 penny-cap Long -1.5 Consumer Defensive 543 BAK 16 18.47 penny-cap Long -1.5 Basic Materials 713 CXP 20 15.11 penny-cap Long -1.5 Real Estate 520 KBH 18 10.58 penny-cap Long -1.5 Consumer Cyclical 609 NWE 21 12.13 penny-cap Long -1.5 Utilities 763 BIF 25 6.95 penny-cap Long -1.5 Financial Services 505 GPK 19 7.73 penny-cap Long -1.5 Consumer Cyclical 653 OMI 26 12.18 penny-cap Long -1.5 Healthcare Mean Return: 12.804210526315789 Mean Day/Week: 18.42105263157895 Accuracy:1.0 *******************Part 3.4 Penny Cap Short Maintainance********************* penny_short_signal_maintainance Empty DataFrame Columns: [Symbol, Day, Return, Market Cap, Long/Short, Score, industry] Index: [] Mean Return: nan Mean Day/Week: nan Accuracy:nan ************************************** ************************************** ************************************** Error: []

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: • The “Portraits of Amazons” MSP Collection • PART 8 : Red- | Black-figure Attic and Apulian ceramics closeup snapshots from - NAM Ferrara - BM London - MAF Florence - MNEVG Rome . [ Previous sets : pls scroll down my IG or visit FB Album: facebook.com/michael.svetbird/media_set?set=a.769989173369662&type=3 ] To be continued.. . msp 2018-19 . 1. • Two Amazons in Combat | Penthesilea's Companions, Detail of the Niobid’s Red-figure Volute Krater with Amazonomachy | Achilles and Penthesilea - Athens, ca 450 BC. - The Niobid Painter [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niobid_Painter ] National Archaeological Museum of Ferrara, Italy @museo_archeologico_ferrara . 2. • Fallen Amazon, Detail of Apulian Red-figure Volute Krater depicting Amazonomachy with Theseus [ ? ] - Apulia, 410-400 BC. - Attributed to the Sisyphus Painter [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisyphus_Painter ] British Museum, London @britishmuseum . 3. • Mounted Amazon in combat with a Greek warrior on foot, Detail of Apulian Red-figure Volute Krater with the scene of Amazonomachy - Apulia, ca 330 BC. - The Baltimore Painter [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Painter ] Archaeological Museum of Florence @museo_archeologico_firenze . 4. • Amazon- and Griffin-heads, Pelike, Group G Painters - Athens, 350-340 BC. - From Benghazi British Museum, London @britishmuseum . 5. • Fighting Amazon, Detail of Black-figure Amphora with Amazonomachy - Attica, 540-530 BC. - Attributed to the manner of the Princeton Painter [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princeton_Painter ] Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia, Rome @museoetruscovillagiulia . . #museoarcheologicoferrara #britishmuseum #museoarcheologicofirenze #ferrara #london #florence #rome #attica #apulia #ancient #ancientceramics #vasepainting #redfigure #blackfigure #ancientpottery #ancientart #krater #amphora #volutekrater #archaeology #antiquity #mythology #arthistory #archaeologyphotography #museumphotography #ancientamazons #amazons #amazonimages #portrait #michaelsvetbird 18|19 ©msp @michael_svetbird https://www.instagram.com/p/CAr5f10qR3F/?igshid=yr5zm5yof304