Gaming

Coming Soon Modern Warfare 2 – What are players most excited about?

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From perks to weapons to maps and special ops mode, players are eagerly awaiting Activision’s latest title, Modern Warfare 2. The first sneak peek we got was on the game’s initial trailer, which featured some hazy, bright green images of symbols. of advantages. There were boots with wings on (I doubt you’re going to fly!) A larger circle with an arrow pointing down and two crossed daggers, to name just a few. Speculation about these perks has been rife on the internet, and some are obvious, such as that the winged boot is more than likely a speed advantage.

News has been released of the weapons that will and will not be available and many fans have been happy that the P90 has been removed from the list. One Modern Warfare fan stated that ‘the P90 is too good a weapon, if you have it and the other doesn’t have it, it makes for an uneven playing field’.

Infinity Ward put a lot of effort into the landscapes that will appear in MW2 and the reaction of gamers around the world to the new setting has been fantastic. The first thing people have been talking about and excited about is the new Special Ops mode. Robert Bowling, the community manager, revealed details of this at the E3 expo. There will be separate missions from the single player that are more difficult to complete and will have time trials attached, very exciting! However, the highlight of this mode will be the fact that there is a cooperative mode. This means that you and your friend can play for hours trying to complete all the missions and then play for hours trying to beat your previous best time. Modern Warfare 2 seems ready to rock!

Health Fitness

Splenda benefits over natural sugar

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Splenda has become a popular choice when it comes to artificial sweeteners. Many foods use sugar, and too much of it can lead to health problems. Changing your diet to include less sugar may be difficult at first, but it eventually becomes a lot easier. Several of the benefits of using Splenda over natural sugar include prevention of tooth decay, a safe product for diabetics, not much Splenda required, and calorie-free. These benefits provide many important factors for leading a healthy lifestyle.

Easy to use

Before considering the use of Splenda in terms of health, think about how easy it is to use this product in recipes. Sugar is easy to use too, but if you’re looking for an alternative, a natural sugar source like honey or fruit juice is much more difficult to use than Splenda. Recipes that use Splenda may not have the exact same textures as recipes that use table sugar, but this is much less challenging than trying to use a liquid or sticky substance.

Dental caries

Your dentist can confirm that sugary foods are not good for your teeth. While sugar alone is not enough for teeth to rot and fall out, sugar residues on teeth promote bacterial activity, leading to cavities. Sucralose, the ingredient used to make Splenda, does not have the same results because bacteria do not feed on this substance. That is why bread that is baked with yeast does not rise well if you completely replace the sugar with Splenda and there is nothing to activate the yeast. Eating just Splenda products can’t save your teeth if you don’t brush or floss, but Splenda helps prevent tooth decay by making dental care easier.

Diabetic Safety

Splenda is made from sugar, but chemically it is not the same as sugar and is not recognized as such by the body. That means if you have diabetes or another sugar-related medical condition, you can use Splenda to get the sweet taste you want without worrying about blood sugar levels. This is especially important for pregnant women, and diabetes often occurs when the woman is pregnant. Splenda is safe for both mother and baby during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Small amounts

Splenda is made to be extremely sweet. When it comes to baking with Splenda, read the packaging carefully to make sure you are using the correct amount of Splenda. Sucralose is usually easy to cook, as you usually only swap Splenda for sugar. Some recipes may be more difficult because the ingredients may not match evenly. Splenda reacts differently during the baking process and because of this you should be aware that food takes longer or shorter than if you use traditional sugar. However, other times, you should only use a smaller amount.

No calories

Splenda is a calorie-free product. In fact, that’s the amount of prepackaged sweet products that maintain a “diet” state. Many people use Splenda to eliminate all the calories that they would get from natural sugar. You can also incorporate these benefits into the meals you prepare. Splenda is versatile enough to be used with almost any recipe, with the exception of products that use a very high amount of sugar, such as angel food cake. Switching to Splenda can actually help you lose a lot of weight, as you are cutting a lot of calories from your diet.

In addition to the benefit of Splenda over natural white table sugar, this product also has a number of benefits over the other artificial sweeteners on the market. These benefits include the following:

o Splenda is available in almost all grocery stores, specialty food stores, and restaurants.

o For the most part, Splenda is stable at high temperatures, which means that it does not lose its sweetness during the baking process, as you may find with other artificial sweeteners.

Before making drastic changes to your diet, it is important to discuss the benefits with your doctor and incorporate this product into your diet. Splenda is an excellent product to use as a replacement for traditional sugar. Many foods contain sugar, but you can easily replace it with Splenda. Replacing sugar with Splenda is a great way to lose weight because foods retain their sweet taste without the negative health risks associated with excessive sugar intake. Some benefits to note are that Splenda can help prevent tooth decay, gives you great tasting food with no extra calories, and is safe for diabetics. Splenda can be found in many places and is a key ingredient in the beginning of a healthy lifestyle. If you are looking to lose weight, you should consider swapping out your sugary snacks for products made with Splenda.

Legal Law

Estate Planning: What to Think Before Meeting Your Lawyer

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In my estate planning practice, it is not uncommon to meet a new client who wants a prepared estate plan, but is a bit vague as to what should be included in that plan. Quite often, the initial conversation begins with the client saying something like, “I would like a will … or should I have a trust? Do I need anything else?” Actually, those are good questions to start a discussion.

Most people recognize that your estate plan should provide for the distribution of your assets after your death. That, of course, is an essential element of a succession plan, but there is more to consider in a well-designed plan. Before meeting with your attorney for the first time, you should also think about things like who you want to handle your affairs in the event you become incapacitated; if you want your doctor to keep you alive if you are near the point of death with little chance of recovery; who you want to have the authority to sign important legal documents for you if it is not available; and who would like to raise their children if they die suddenly. There are a wide variety of personal circumstances that affect estate planning, but let me offer the following as items to consider before even meeting with an attorney to discuss your own estate plan.

Should you have a will or a trust?

This is usually one of the first questions clients ask during an initial meeting. Many know that a trust will prevent probate, but that is true only if the trust is properly financed, which means that all of your assets are transferred to the trust. However, not all estate plans require a trust, and it may not be necessary for you to incur the additional cost of having your attorney prepare a trust, when a will is suitable for your needs. And, contrary to what some people think, having a trust not Avoid inheritance taxes.

A trust may be the right option for you, if you are unlikely to acquire more assets in the next few years. However, what can often happen is that people establish a trust and subsequently acquire new assets that they forget to deposit in the trust. Then when they die, assets outside of the trust have to go through probate, thwarting the intention to establish a trust in the first place. So before you decide on a trust as the main element of your own estate plan, take some time to consider your future investment plans and major acquisitions.

There are a few other advantages of a living trust that could make it the right choice for you. For example, if you become incapacitated, your trustee will be able to step in and manage your assets without having to find a court-appointed conservator. In that sense, a trust document is more comprehensive and flexible than an ordinary will.

What else should I consider in my estate plan?

Estate planning isn’t just about deciding who gets your wealth when you die. It’s also about making decisions about what you want to happen if you become seriously ill or disabled.

Every estate plan must include an advance directive, which used to be called a living will. This document allows you to designate a health care representative to make health care decisions for you, including end-of-life decisions, when you are unable to do so.

Similarly, we recommend that you grant a durable power of attorney to a trusted family member or friend to allow your designated agent to manage your financial and business affairs when you are unavailable or incapacitated. A durable power of attorney remains in effect for as long as you are alive and must state that it will be effective even in the event of your disability.

What about my bank accounts, life insurance, and investment accounts?

Careful estate planning should include a review of all of your assets, including verifying the beneficiary designations you have listed in your retirement plan and regarding your investment and bank accounts. With such beneficiary designations, these assets will be transferred outside of the probate process to those persons you have previously designated as beneficiaries in these accounts. It is important that you review your beneficiary designations to ensure that your choice of beneficiaries is consistent with your current intentions regarding the disposition of your estate.

A thorough review of your portfolio and consideration of the issues outlined above before meeting with your estate planning attorney will allow you to get the most out of your meeting. It will also help your attorney focus his discussion with you on the aspects of the process that are most relevant to your goals and needs.

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Lifestyle Fashion

Narcissus and echo: the anguish of relationships with narcissists

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The poignant myth of Narcissus and Echo crystallizes the tragic problem of relationships with narcissists. They were tragic Greek characters in a story told by the Roman poet Ovid in Metamorphosis. Sadly, both members of the couple are caught up in a painful drama, in which neither feels satisfied or loved enough. Although it is heartbreak for both, the narcissist blames the cause on his partner and sees himself as blameless, and all too often his partner agrees.

The myth of Narcissus and echo
Narcissus was a handsome hunter who broke the hearts of many women. Despite his love, he remained aloof and arrogant. Proud, he held them in disdain.

Meanwhile, the beautiful forest nymph Echo had drawn the wrath of the goddess Juno, who punished Echo for talking too much by depriving her of freedom of expression. From that moment on, he could only repeat the last words of the others. Echo saw Narcissus and became infatuated. She longed for his attention, but he was obsessed with himself. She tried to call him, but couldn’t.

One day, Narcissus broke away from his hunting companions and yelled, “Is anyone there?” Echo could only repeat his words. Startled, he said, “Come here,” which Echo repeated. Echo ran gleefully towards Narcissus, but he pushed her away, saying, “Hands off! Can I die before you enjoy my body?” Humiliated and rejected, Echo fled in shame. However, his love for Narcissus grew.

To punish Narcissus for his arrogance, Nemesis, the goddess of vengeance, put a spell on him. When Narcissus noticed his reflection again in a pool of water, love took hold of him. He believed that he had finally found someone worthy of his love and became completely absorbed in his own beautiful image, not realizing that it was actually himself.

Unable to get Narcissus’s attention, Echo’s obsession and depression grew. As the years passed, he lost his youth and beauty by pining for the unreachable Narcissus until he wasted away, leaving only his booming voice. He finally committed suicide, consumed by his impossible love, leaving a flower in its place.

Understanding narcissists
Despite their seemingly strong personalities, narcissists are actually very vulnerable under their protective armor. Mastering their feelings and other people is very important, because without control they feel weak and humiliated. They are attracted to someone who is emotionally expressive and caring, qualities they lack. Vulnerable feelings, especially shame, sadness, and fear, are relegated to your unconscious. They have disdain for them or any sign of weakness, raising the fear of being controlled or humiliated. Therefore, feeling sad or just evokes their need for someone, which would expose them to pain, rejection, and a feeling of inferiority. They try to eliminate these uncomfortable feelings by demonstrating independence, courage, and ideals of strength with which they identify.

Like the myth, narcissists feel superior to others, but depend on them to reflect a positive image of themselves. Surprisingly, most narcissists are also codependent. They are hypersensitive to any perceived challenge to their illusion of being the best and often perceive slights where there are none. They fear that they will be considered a fraud, that their flaws will be revealed, that their opinions or authority will be questioned, or that their self-esteem or pride will be tarnished. They will do whatever it takes to prop up your image and block negative comments. In their arrogance, they can be dismissive and rude, even projecting their flaws onto others, criticizing and belittling them, or unleashing their narcissistic rage. Trying to please them feels thankless, like trying to fill a bottomless pit – their inner emptiness – that they expect others to fill, but of course, it’s impossible.

They can embarrass family and friends with their boastful or unpleasant sense of entitlement, such as monopolizing the conversation and interrupting. To get what they want, they can exploit others, regardless of the consequences. Their attitude compensates for unconscious feelings of deprivation and inferiority, which become intolerable when their special needs or privileges are not met.

Understanding the echo
Not everyone who falls in love with a narcissist is like Echo, but those who stay look like her: a stereotypical codependent who sacrifices his own needs to adapt to others. While Narcissus is too absorbed in himself, Echo is too absorbed in others. Like Echo, narcissists’ partners idealize them. They like and admire your bold and responsible attitude. They, unlike narcissists, do not advocate for themselves and feel unnecessary or guilty stating their needs and wants.

Caring for and indulging them gives them a sense of purpose and worth. Because they feel unworthy of receiving love, they do not expect to be loved for who they are, only for what they give or do. Without an independent voice, they are generally passive, docile, and modest and believe that what they are told is true. They long to be wanted, accepted, supported, approved, needed, and loved. They may not believe they have any rights and naturally accept or put the needs and feelings of others first, sometimes sacrificing a lot to please. Like, Echo, this makes them dependent on the narcissist, even when their needs are not being met. It also allows a narcissist to easily manipulate, abuse and exploit them. Narcissists need partners who can control, who do not challenge them or make them feel weak. Usually their partners accept the blame and try to be more understanding. They stick around to avoid their greatest fear-abandonment and rejection and to lose hope of finding lasting love, and because the charm, emotion, and loving gestures that first enchanted them periodically return, especially if the breakup is imminent.

In vain attempts to gain approval and stay connected, they become entangled in eggshells, fearful of upsetting their partner. They worry about what he will think or do and they worry about the relationship. They have to fit into the cold world of narcissists and get used to living in an emotional desert.

The narcissistic relationship
It is easy to fall in love with narcissists. Don’t judge yourself for succumbing, because research showed strangers’ initial impressions of narcissists during the first seven meetings are positive. They are seen as charming, personable, confident, open, well-adjusted, and entertaining. Her engaging performance is designed to earn trust and love, implicitly promising that your attention will continue. Only later did the research subjects see through the nice facade of narcissists.

At home, narcissists may privately denigrate the person they were publicly entertaining, and after a romantic prelude, they act totally differently. Once you’re hooked, they lack the motivation to maintain a charismatic facade. As the excitement of romance fades, narcissists become disappointed in their partner. Their criticism increases and they can act distant and dismissive. The relationship revolves around the narcissist, while others are viewed simply as objects to use in order to manage the narcissist’s needs and fragile self-esteem. Embarrassed partners see their partner flirt with a cashier, come to the front of the line, or punish an employee or waitress. They must deal with lawsuits, judgments, and self-centeredness. They are expected to appreciate the narcissist’s specialty, meet their needs for admiration, service, love, or shopping when necessary, and are discarded when they don’t.

Narcissists put themselves first, and their codependent partners put themselves first. They both agree that the narcissist is cool and that their partner is not and should sacrifice himself! This makes their relationship work … at first. Eventually, the couple feels exhausted, hurt, resentful, disrespected, and alone.

Children and partners of narcissists share Echo’s experience of feeling rejected, invisible, and unheard. They long to be seen, their needs met, and their love returned. Many partners of narcissists grieve for years and yearn to feel respected, important, appreciated, and cared for. Your self-esteem suffers over time. They run the risk of becoming empty shells of what they once were. Narcissists also suffer because they are never satisfied. Although Narcissus and Echo long for love, Narcissus cannot give love or receive the love that Echo offers.

You have more power than you think. Find out how to raise your self-esteem, find your voice, and how to determine if your relationship can improve. There are many things you can do to significantly improve your relationship with anyone who becomes defensive or abusive. You can take the Narcissism Quiz and also set criteria that can help you decide if you are considering ending a relationship with a narcissist.

© DarleneLancer 2017

Pets

The best puppy food for pug

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Looking for the best food for your Pug puppy? You’re not sure where to start? Well, here are some tips that can help you in your search.

1.A quality protein source is a must. Chicken meal is by far the best. It has less water than chicken meat and is more concentrated.

2. Don’t buy foods that contain corn, wheat, gluten, dairy, or soy. These are cheap fillers and many dogs are allergic to grains like corn and wheat.

3. Chemical preservatives are a definite no-no when it comes to quality dog ​​food. Make sure the food you choose does not contain BHA, BHT, or ethoxoquine.

4. Choose a food that is very high quality and completely natural. If the dog food is of high quality, it is not necessary to feed a puppy. Look for one approved by AAFCO (American Association of Food Control Officials) for ALL life stages, both puppy and adult.

5. By-products should never be given to a puppy. They will appear as “by product” in the ingredient list. This could include chicken feet, intestines, feathers, etc. These inferior ingredients are added to many commercial puppy foods. Read your labels carefully and say no to by-products.

6. You want a food rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Good nutrition is essential for a Pug puppy in his peak growing years. Dogs, by design, were destined to live 20 years or more. Unfortunately, due to poor nutrition, their lives are cut short.

Remember that your puppy depends on you to make good decisions when it comes to his health.