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Google under fire for posting government ads on hate videos
By: CNN
Posted at 8:26 AM, Mar 17, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-17 09:10:18-04
LONDON (CNNMoney) -- Google is facing a wave of angry customers after advertisements from major brands and the U.K. government appeared alongside content from hate preachers and extremist groups.
The British government has summoned the tech firm to explain itself after a newspaper investigation showed that taxpayer-funded ads were used on inappropriate content including videos from former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke.
"We have placed a temporary restriction on our YouTube advertising pending reassurances from Google that government messages can be delivered in a safe and appropriate way," the British government said in a statement.
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The investigation published by The Times showed that ads from the BBC, Transport for London, Visit Scotland, L'Oreal, the Financial Conduct Authority, Honda, supermarket chain Sainsbury's and The Guardian all appeared next to objectionable content on YouTube.
In addition to former Klan leader Duke, the ads were used alongside content from far-right party Britain First and an organization of Polish nationalists, as well as a smattering of religious extremists and controversial hate preachers.
Google said in a statement that it has "strict guidelines" that define where ads should appear.
"We accept that we don't always get it right, and that sometimes, ads appear where they should not. We're committed to doing better, and will make changes to our policies and brand controls for advertisers," it added.
Some companies, however, said they were taking steps to protect their brands.
L'Oreal said it was "horrified" that its advertisements had appeared with such "extreme" and "negative" content. It said the problem seems to have occurred after Google incorrectly categorized some of its YouTube inventory.
"We are taking immediate action to remedy this issue and will be working yet more closely with Google to prevent this from happening in the future," a company spokeswoman said in a statement.
David Pemsel, chief executive of The Guardian, said it was "completely unacceptable" for its advertising to be misused.
In a letter sent to Google executive Matt Brittin, he said that it was vital for Google to "uphold the highest standards in terms of openness, transparency, and measures to avoid advertising fraud."
"It is very clear that this is not the case at the moment," he wrote.
Google and Facebook own huge chunks of the digital advertising business, and major brands are spending an increasing share of their ad budgets on their platforms. Many of their gains have come at the expense of newspapers and magazines.


Unlike other kinds of keyboards, mechanical keyboards offer the users the advantage of removing and replacing keys according to their convenience. It can be a really easy and simple process if you have the right tools and the know-how. However, if you use the wrong tools or follow the wrong procedures, you might end up damaging the keyboard. Therefore, you need to be extra careful while removing a key from a mechanical keyboard.
The spacebar is one of the most frequently used keys on any keyboard. Removing the spacebar is just like removing any large key from a mechanical keyboard. In this article, we will provide you with a detailed guide for this process so that you learn how to remove the spacebar from a mechanical keyboard.
Steps for Removing the Spacebar From a Mechanical Keyboard
The tool you will require to remove the spacebar from a mechanical keyboard is a properly designed keycap puller. A poorly designed keycap puller won’t provide the same efficiency for removing the keys, and it might even lead to unwanted damages.
The following are the steps that one needs to follow to remove the spacebar on a mechanical keyboard:
Step 1: Unplugging the keyboard and other accessories from the computer
One needs to be close enough to the keyboard to perform a sensitive task like this. Keeping the keyboard close enough is also necessary so that you can work with it comfortably. Larger keys, like the spacebar, can prove to be a more difficult task than removing smaller keys, as they come with stabilizers. Therefore, you must first unplug the keyboard from the computer and detach the USB cable attached to it (if at all, the USB cable is removable). Note that this step is not important if you have a wireless mechanical keyboard.
Step 2: Use keycap pullers at both ends to remove the spacebar
While smaller keys can be removed with a single keycap puller's help, larger keys require two keycap pullers for better stability and avoid damaging the keys. You will be required to insert a keycap puller at each end of the spacebar. The keycap pullers need to be positioned perfectly, and its wires need to be adjusted so that the keycap is held firmly.
However, if you do not have two keycap pullers, we have a solution for you! You can place a keycap puller at one end of the spacebar and D-I-Y it on the other end with a paper clip. A paper clip can be converted into an efficient keycap puller if you know how to do it.
Follow the given steps to convert a paper clip into a keycap puller:
Take three paper clips. Unfold all the paper clips and straighten them to begin with. Two of these clips will form the keycap puller's body, while the remaining one will be used to join these two paper clips.
Using the two clips, make two puller body parts. Make two equal 90 degree bends. Ensure that all the paper clips are of the same size.
Repeat the process with the remaining one paper clip, which will be used to join the other two clips.
Make the smaller 90-degree bend at the outward end. These will act as handles for your keycap puller.
Finally, wrap all the pieces together. To ensure that the clips are on top of each other, you can overlap the two bent clips.
Step 3: Pulling the Spacebar Slowly
The final step is to pull the spacebar out. This needs to be done gently with the use of both the pullers, placed at both the ends of the spacebar. Do ensure that you pull up the keycap at both ends at the same time. Usually, there are three cross-shaped pegs on the switches and three cross-shaped slots under the keycap, which hold the keycaps on a mechanical keyboard in place. If you fail to pull the keycap simultaneously, you might end up damaging the keyboard. Moreover, note that larger keys, like the spacebar, can have a spring bar under the keycap. The spring ensures the stability of the key switch and the keycap. A jerky movement can end up damaging the spring bar. It might also cause damage to the connection joints. Hence, you need to be extra careful while removing the spacebar.
Once this step is performed, the process of removing the spacebar is complete. You can then remove the switch or clean it in accordance with your requirements.
Conclusion
A mechanical keyboard is an ideal choice for gamers because of the several advantages it offers. Since these keyboards are subjected to constant use, the keycaps require cleaning from time to time. Mechanical keyboards offer the advantage of removing the keys for cleaning, repair, and replacement. This article has provided you with a detailed guide on removing the largest key on any keyboard - the spacebar. We would suggest you go through this article thoroughly to learn how to remove the spacebar from a mechanical keyboard, without causing any damage to either the keycaps or the keyboard.
Moreover, the steps listed down in this article will help you remove the spacebar and any other larger key from a mechanical keyboard. These steps will be useful in handling the removal of Shift, Backspace, Caps Lock, Enter, Plus Icon, and other such larger keys that exist on your keyboard. However, we will repeat this: take extra caution while handling the removal of larger keys, as they are more prone to damage than the smaller keys!


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Officials in Ukraine have closed schools for three weeks, imposed travel restrictions and are limiting public events as the country battles to stop the spread of swine flu.
More than 60 people are believed to have died of respiratory problems in the past week, and the measures are among the toughest to be implemented in Europe to tackle the virus.
It's still not clear whether all the deaths were caused by swine flu, but the news has sparked panic, and people have started wearing masks across the country.
Appeal for calm
The Ukrainian health minister Vasyl Knyazevych has asked the media only to report the comments of medical experts following a series of misleading reports which fuelled public anxiety.
On national television, he said Ukraine had the same problems as the rest of the world.
He also called on fellow politicians to give people 'a week of silence,' and said there was no need for panic.
However, his calls may already be too late.
255,000 cases of flu and acute respiratory problems have been registered among the 46m population. 15,000 have been hospitalised.
The World Health Organisation says there is no evidence to suggest that Ukraine had a bad outbreak of swine flu, but it has agreed to send a team there to help the country cope.
President Viktor Yushchenko has also appealed for international help.
Government response
The government has faced growing criticism of its handling of the outbreak.
Some opposition politicians have been particularly critical of the health minister who they not only want to be sacked, but jailed.
Signs of anxiety on the metro
Opposition politicians from the Party of the Regions say the first reported cases were at the beginning of October, but by middle of the month there had already been confirmed deaths.
They say the authorities should have provided accurate information about the outbreak so that Ukrainians could seek appropriate medical help.
Instead, the opposition says, many people have resorted to self-treatment.
Experts say Ukraine was unprepared for the swine flu outbreak, and the hunt for political scapegoats is likely to continue.
The opposition leader, Viktor Yanukovych, has called on parliament to scrutinise the government's actions.
Investigation calls
The influential National Security and Defence Council has called on the judiciary to investigate why Ukraine was unable to prevent the outbreak.
President Viktor Yushchenko has even asked the country's security service to look at whether pharmacies are guilty of price-fixing anti-flu medications.
The world has given us the financial crisis and now this horrible flu
Yulia Tymoshenko
Ukrainian Prime Minister
Critics have also rounded on Ukrainian television channels which they say have wall-to-wall coverage of Ukraine's leading politicians, but not leading medical specialists.
This, they say, is exacerbating public concern rather than allaying popular fears.
Some analysts say swine flu is being used by the President and his arch rival the Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to score political points ahead of presidential elections in January.
Supporters of Prime Minister Tymoshenko, who remains at bitter loggerheads with the President, say he is trying to blame her government for the situation.
Playing politics
Aware of the electoral sensitivities, she assured the Ukrainian public that she stood with them, and took "every responsibility for the government's handling of swine flu on herself."
"The world has given us not one, but two great trials - first, the financial crisis and now this horrible flu."
Ukraine's leading political analysts say the handling of swine flu has become one of the key electoral issues.
The main players are using the flu in their propaganda war
Vitaly Kulk
According to them, rival candidates are seeking to take the initiative in battling the spread of the virus.
"The swine flu outbreak has overshadowed all the other negative campaigning we were seeing, especially around Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko," says Vitaly Kulyk, a political scientist at Kiev's Centre for Civil Society.
"The main players are using the flu in their propaganda war," he adds.
Appeals for help
Opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych, whose party is backed by Ukraine's most powerful oligarch, has called on Ukrainians to donate to a special fund which was set up by his party.
He said he wanted to hold a TV marathon to raise funds to fight the epidemic.
The first aircraft to arrive in Ukraine from Switzerland carrying emergency medical supplies, was met by the country's leadership.
They demonstrated how to put face masks on in front of cameras.
Many Ukrainians however, are asking why their government did not act sooner.
It was evident in May or June that swine flu was spreading around the world, they say, yet Ukraine failed to stockpile sufficient supplies of medication.


Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn is set to brief global economic leaders on Korea's industrial reform and innovation at the World Economic Forum on Monday in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin.
Hwang arrived in Tianjin on Sunday for a five-day trip to China that included meetings with Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang.
At the "Summer Davos" forum in Tianjin, Hwang is slated to explain South Korea's "fourth industrial revolution," according to the prime minister's office.
Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn delivers his speech on Korea's industrial reform and innovation at the World Economic Forum in the northen Chinese city of Tianjin on June 26,2016. (Yonhap)
This year's forum brings together about 1,700 attendees including politicians, entrepreneurs, scholars and media representatives from over 90 countries, China's foreign ministry said.
Before heading to Beijing on Monday evening, Hwang is scheduled to visit a joint venture between South Korean and Chinese firms that produces light emitting diode display panel. (Yonhap)
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We all suffer from one thing, and that's the impact our environment has on our health. Our surroundings and the conditions we live in absolutely impact how well we're doing physically and mentally.
So it pays to assess your surroundings critically, and if they are not meeting your health needs, you should consider making changes.
Click on the links below to learn more.
Introduction
1. Create A Relaxation Room At Home
2. Transform Your Bedroom
3. Design An Outdoor Space
4. Incorporate Greenery Throughout Your Home
5. Make A Move
6. Change Jobs
7. Reevaluate Your Friends Circle
8. Take Exercise And Nutrition Seriously
9. Pick Up A Hobby
10. Foster A Positive Mindset
Conclusion
Introduction
We all suffer from one thing, and that's the impact our environment has on our health. Our surroundings and the conditions we live in absolutely impact how well we're doing physically and mentally.
For example, if you're in a cluttered environment, your mind is probably just as cluttered. Or, if your workplace is hostile and stressful, you're most likely coming home extremely tired and unmotivated. And if your relationship is toxic, you're probably feeling insecure and unfulfilled.
So it pays to assess your surroundings critically, and if they are not meeting your health needs, you should consider making changes.
Read on for ten ways to transform your environment to meet your health needs.
1. Create A Relaxation Room At Home
First, let's start with your home. You can begin transforming your environment to meet your health needs by creating a relaxation room at home.
Your relaxation room will make you able to unwind after a long day.
Designate a room or space that's strictly for relaxation, rest, and rejuvenation. Use soothing paint colors and artwork representative of the vibe you want. Also, choose a room or space with lots of natural light to improve your mood and release serotonin.
Relaxation is an essential part of a healthy mind and body. So, explore allocating a space just for that.
2. Transform Your Bedroom
If you don't have an entire room to dedicate to relaxation, try transforming your bedroom. Making slight changes to where you sleep can promote healthy behaviors.
For example, it may be a good idea to transform your bedroom into a rustic getaway if you suffer from anxiety. The natural elements and handcrafted touches of a rustic bedroom design create a peaceful, simple, welcoming environment that can soothe stress and other mood disorders.
Ultimately, transforming your bedroom helps accommodate your health needs because you can design it with the solutions you want and need.
For example, if you need access to your medications, you can set up a nightstand that holds them all. If you have specific sleep needs, you can try an adjustable bed with a comfortable organic mattress. You get the idea.
Lastly, try to find a place for your computer and workstation outside your bedroom. Using a computer late at night or having electronics in your bedroom is likely to disrupt your sleep.
3. Design An Outdoor Space
What if being inside is the problem? But you don't have the funds to spend your days in the wild like you want to. So instead, design a great outdoor space.
Being outdoors can alleviate various health challenges. It can inspire a positive mindset and lead to you being more physically active. So, design your outdoor space with things like:
Outdoor furniture
Plants
Windchimes
Waterfalls
Artwork
Various lighting fixtures
A few outdoor workout tools
Mats
Healing crystals
A music system
All in all, your outdoor space should invoke positivity, good health, healing, and a sense of peace.
If you don't have an outdoor space but do a balcony, try growing herbs or plants in your balcony space. As we note below, any small amount of greenery, plus the responsibility for looking after plants, can provide you with considerable benefit.
4. Incorporate Greenery Throughout Your Home
If being outside isn't your thing, but you enjoy the atmosphere nature brings, think about adding some greenery to your home.
Caring for plants in your home reduces mental and physical stress, sparks creativity, and alleviates anxiety. Plants are also known for purifying the air and promoting calmness throughout the house.
So, find a nursery or outdoor garden for a good mixture of plants to care for in your home. Then, ensure that you're able to care for them responsibly and seek out the help of an expert if needed.
5. Make A Move
Let's say you've done all of the above things to create a better environment inside your home for your health needs. But they don't seem to be having the impact you thought they would.
As a result, you may be ready for something bigger, like a location change. So yes, consider moving somewhere else if your current environment isn't conducive to good mental and physical health.
Of course, you don't need to move your entire life, but you can take a vacation and assess how that makes you feel. And then, if necessary, you can do something more permanent.
For example, moving to the beach could be the answer. The beach is the epitome of rest, relaxation, calmness, and peacefulness. Buying a home on the beach could be an excellent way to take a mental break from the chaos of city living.
However, if the thought of the beach's isolation makes you even more anxious, maybe city living can help better meet your health goals. Living in the city provides more opportunities to socialize and foster positive social relationships that promote a healthy mind and body.
Also, city living helps you get your fair share of physical activity in. For example, you're more inclined to walk places because everything is close.
Whether you choose the beach, city, or the suburbs, carefully consider all the pros and cons of each. Then, ensure that wherever you decide to move, it incites positive mental health, a commitment to physical health, and overall wellness.
6. Change Jobs
Just like your physical location, where you work is a massive part of your environment. We spend so much time in the office and with coworkers. So, it would be naive to discount your job's influence on your health.
If you're suffering from extreme fatigue, feeling unmotivated, bouts of depression, and increased levels of stress, your job may be to blame.
Working at a stressful job can be harmful to your physical and mental health. And unfortunately, it could also be exacerbating your current health challenges.
So, think about changing careers to something that helps you navigate your health needs more seamlessly.
For example, let's say you've worked labor jobs all your life, but a mental health challenge is forcing you out. Instead, pursue an education for a less demanding skill and start a career with it - or try being a digital nomad.
You could also open a business based on a personal passion or work in a field you've always wanted to experience.
7. Reevaluate Your Friends Circle
Changing where you live and where you work may not be enough transformation in your environment. Your health goals may be calling you to change the company you keep as well.
Who you surround yourself with can influence your physical, mental, and emotional health.
For example, if your doctor has told you to improve your physical activity, but your closest friends hate exercise, you may not ever get off the couch.
Another example is going through a traumatic event that's severely affected your mental health, like a romantic breakup. If you don't have a supportive friends circle, chances are you'll never rebuild.
So, reevaluate your friend circle. Who do you feel good around? Who is providing you with the support you need to thrive physically? Are you mentally drained after interactions with them?
Answering questions like these will give you insight into who should stay and who should go.
8. Take Exercise And Nutrition Seriously
Regardless of where you are, your career, and who's around you, you still must commit yourself to fulfill your health goals. One of those personal commitments needs to be to take exercise and nutrition seriously.
Adequate exercise and good nutrition directly influence your physical, mental, and emotional health. What you put in your body needs to fuel it to do beautiful things. And what you do to your body should result in optimal wellness.
So, implement a regular exercise routine. Your routine should include things like weight training, yoga, meditation, pilates, and stretching to keep it interesting.
Also, create a balanced nutrition plan that consists of a good mixture of fruits, vegetables, protein, carbs, and sweets.
9. Pick Up A Hobby
In addition to relief from physical ailments and mental health issues, good nutrition and exercising also give you more energy. Use your renewed energy to pick up a hobby or pursue a personal passion.
Picking up hobbies stimulates your mind, promotes positivity, and keeps you physically active, all of which are crucial to support your health needs.
Unfortunately, when you don't have things in your life you're passionate about, you're likely spending most of your time at home, in bed, or on the couch. This sort of isolation can defeat all efforts to pursue a healthy lifestyle.
Take some time to reflect. Identify the things you're most passionate about or something you've always wanted to learn. Then, look up classes or groups you can join that get you right in the thick of your passions.
10. Foster A Positive Mindset
Finally, you can't implement all of the above tips without the right mindset. Therefore, you must foster a positive, open attitude if you genuinely want to transform your environment to meet your health needs.
For example, let's say you've just found out you have type 1 diabetes. You're probably overwhelmed with the new medical requirements like insulin and blood checks. And you're most likely just as overwhelmed with the need to revamp your physical health and nutrition completely.
Now, you could dwell on the negative impact type 1 diabetes has on your life. Or you can bask in the positive results to come when you change your lifestyle. Of course, it's entirely up to you. But the latter will help you meet your health needs faster than the former.
Conclusion
We're all on different journeys when it comes to our health. Some of us are battling chronic illnesses. Some are on the pathway to their physical peaks. Yet, at the same time, others are working on consistency and discipline.
However, no matter where we are on this path, we all suffer the consequences of our environment. So if you're stressed, tired, and full of anxiety, then a good way to address these issues is to change your environment.
Take charge of your mental health by making positive changes to your environment. Some may be easier, like transforming your bedroom, while others are more complex, like a permanent move to a new location.
Nevertheless, take the time to consider your surroundings and what you need to do to make changes that positively affect your mental and physical health.
Hopefully, these ten tips will help you transform your environment enough to navigate all of your health needs and exceed your wellness goals.
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The structure of US politics is very different to what we know in Australia, but I read something today that really struck a chord:
‘If a party stands for nothing but reelection, it indeed stands for nothing.‘
That quote comes from a joint editorial published in The Washington Post. It was written by three Republican contenders for the Presidential nomination. They put aside their own personal ambitions and political differences, to protest what they see as the sabotaging of democracy in America.
For Australians who are not familiar with the American system, candidates within each political party compete publicly with each other to determine who will be the best candidate to fight the actual presidential election. Usually this is done via state primaries.
But not this time. Four US states have cancelled their primaries on the basis that Donald Trump ‘will’ win in a landslide so why waste the money? But it’s not about the money. Each of those states will vote for Trump to be the presidential candidate without consulting any of the voters in that state. As primaries are a core step in the US electoral process, this is a massive departure from normal democracy.
You can, and should, read the entire post by Jill Dennison to understand how truly disruptive this development is:
https://jilldennison.com/2019/09/14/three-republicans-speak-up/
Sadly, the Australian experience of politics has been echoing that of the US since the sacking of Kevin Rudd in 2010. Our political system is very different, but almost everything that’s happened in the last decade has been about one party or the other giving democracy the finger in order to be re-elected.
Rudd sacked in favour of Gillard
Gillard sacked in favour of Rudd
Tony Abbot sacked in favour of Malcolm Turnbull
Turnbull sacked in favour of Scott Morrison
To be fair, in the Australia system, parties choose who will lead them into an election. Parties also have the right to choose someone else to lead them, even in the middle of an election cycle, so the revolving door of Prime Ministers is ‘legal’:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Australia
But is the letter of the law abusing the spirit of the law?
Much of the nitty gritty of Australian politics is ruled by convention rather than laws laid down by the Constitution. As such, our Prime Minister is important to the voting public, but isn’t actually granted special status in the Constitution. That said, convention or perhaps the rule of common courtesy has meant that once elected, a sitting Prime Minister is not ousted by his own party [note: I’m no historian so I’d welcome clarification of this].
When Kevin Rudd was replaced by Julia Gillard – to win the looming election – many voters who liked Rudd and voted him in, felt they had been robbed. In the interests of honesty, I have to say that I’m one of them. Whatever the constitution may say, the Prime Minister who leads his [or her] party into an election is seen by the electorate as having their vote. Ousting that leader may be legal, but it takes something fundamental away from voters. And it undermines the concept of 1 person, 1 vote. Of course that concept has been undermined in a great many other ways, but this post is about the machinations within parties.
Personality politics is not a good thing, in my humble opinion, but once a political party is voted in because of the popularity of its chosen ‘face’, that face should remain until voted out in the next election. The only exception to that is if the ‘face’ commits an actual crime. In the wake of all this political turmoil, both major parties have created rules of their own that prohibit the sacking of a sitting Prime Minister. It should be noted, however, that these new rules apply only to the party concerned. The constitution has not been amended.
Constitution aside, I believe that having a revolving door of Prime Minsters for the sake of political expediency – i.e. just to get re-elected – is cynical and undermines democracy. More importantly, it raises the perception of popularity above the facts of policy.
Sadly, this seems to be the way Western democracy is headed. I hope I don’t live to see democracy wither and die completely.
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Martin Luther King Jr (Michael King) was a mind controlled political puppet of the Left Wing Church, who played a role in the JFK ritual, the fake Civil Rights Movement (Christ figure in the Black Church) and his own assassination ritual in 1968, 63 days before the assassination of Robert Kennedy on 6/6, 6 days before Antichrist movie Rosemary's Baby (Beast 666). He was named after controlled opposition Martin Luther, leader of the protestants, who fought the Thirty Years War against the jesuits (as apocalyptic battle between Lucifer and Christ) and who later became the rosicrucians.
Luther/Eleutheris, the Liberator is an epiteth of Dionysus.
He was born on 1/15/1929 in Atlanta Georgia, on the 33d parallel to play a black Christ figure, in anticipation of Antichrist William (MLK's mother Alberta Williams, father MLK's Sr in trips to Berlin, witnessed the rise of Antichrist figure Adolf Hitler). His sister Willie Christine King was born on 9/11/1927 (Rev 911 about Apollyon angel of the Abyss, trained at Columbia University, used in the Multiculti Church).
Alberta Williams was active in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) of WEB Du Bois (New School of the Colonna's).
MLK=Molech, Baal. He used the non-violence approach of resistance of Mahatmi Ghandi (fake liberation movement in India). His fight against the white establisment represented the fight for independance of the Devil card.
He married Coretta Scott in 1953.
He was educated at Boston University, which participated in the Harvard MK Ultra drug research of Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert.
Pluto (Shadow) in Virgo (minorities): according to his mythology he was wiretapped by Edgar Hoover's FBI, who also played the Shadow in the JFK ritual and blackmailed with his extramarital affairs. Like Robert Kennedy, MLK represented the dark Dionysian side of JFK (Alberta Williams born 9/13 like Rosemary Kennedy) and prince Charles (Martin Luther nemesis of emperor Charles V).
He was member of Alpha Phi Alpha, founded at Cornell University, like Henry McKee (founder of Sigma Pi Phi, the Boulé), WEB Du Bois (NAACP), Jesse Owens (Berlin Olympics with Hitler), Dick Gregory, Andrew Young (United Nations), Lionel Richie,..
He was surrounded by people like jesuit Theodore Hesburgh, Andrew Young (CFR, United Nations), jesuit Richard McSorsley, James Pike, Jesse Jackson (National Rainbow Coalition, Luciferian world religion) friends with PM of Israel Levi Eshkol, Ralph Bunche (London School of Economics of the jesuits, United Nations), Marlon Brando,..
He worked with Jessica Mitford, whoses sisters were close friends of Adolf Hitler and William Sloane Coffin (S&B, cousin of Bob Dylan's producer).
1963 8/28 March on Washington, organised by Bayard Rustin (CPD, CFW, PRODEMCA). Neptune (dreams, idealism) in Scorpio (Death): I Have A Dream speech, announcing black president Barack Obama, at the obelisk (phallus of Baal) in Washington DC, posing for the Lincoln memorial with fasces symbol of the Roman Empire (Lincoln was married to Mary Todd-Colonna, assassination ritual similar to the JFK ritual).
1965 James Luther Bevel (wife Diane Nash, accused of incest) Selma march to Montgomery (mm=33) at the 33d parallel. Crossing of the Edmund Pettus bridge=crossing of the Abyss in kabbalism, crossing of the river Boyne by William III (name Amelia Boynton), Adolf Hitler's march in the beer hall putsch of 11/9, Diana's death in the Alma tunnel (=Selma Alabama). George Wallace played the role of villian (MLK born in Georgia, William's child George as unity of opposites).
1965 was year 17 the Star (hope, guiding light).
MLK's dominant the Sun (Frederick Reese= letter Resh, the Sun).
The media made propaganda that pictured MLK in conversations with jesuit Lyndon Johnson (slogan All the Way= the Dao in Thelema, yin and yang).
In 1966 Anton LaVey founded the Church of Satan, promoted in the media by Jayne Mansfield (Mansfeld hometown of Martin Luther) and Sammy Davis Jr, friend of MLK.
A day after Stanley Kubrick's 2001 A Space Odyssey and Planet of the Apes (metaphor for social class struggle of minorities), he died in an assassination ritual on 4/4/1968, in the Lorraine motel in Memphis Tennesse (OTO linked to Rite of Memphis with 99 degrees, slaying of the Christ, King Hiram Abiff, Osiris bull, in Memphis like the King Elvis Presley, who used Also Sprach Zarathustra in his concerts like 2001 ASO).
The Lorraine motel, associated with Stax Records musicians Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and Ray Charles, represented the motel of Norman Bates in Psycho (March on Washington with Daisy Bates). The motel is the symbolic place where Venus betrays the sun with Saturn, during winter, celebrated in the festival of booths (Lincoln assassinated by John Wilkes Booth).
4/4/1968 was the day of inauguration of jesuit cardinal Terence Cooke as Archbishop of NY, who led the funeral of Robert Kennedy at St Patrick cathedral and baptised his daughter Rory Katherine Kennedy.
His assassin was James Earl Ray (white and black child Cain and Abel, died 4/23 , date of Jack Parsons' wife Marjorie Cameron).
MLK was age 39, nr of Baal (inversion of solar nr 93). 11 days later birth child Charles Manson Michael Valentine Smith (=Michael King). The media focused on speeches of Robert Kennedy who would die on 6/6, 6 days before Antichrist movie Rosemary's Baby with dream/nighhtmare sequence where she is raped by Pan (induced by Ruth Gordon dead on 8/28, date of MLK's 'I have a dream' speech).
His mother Alberta Williams died 6/30/1974, shot by Marcus Wayne Chenault.
Martin Luther King Sr died 11/11/1984, age 84 (date Leonardo di Caprio who played J Edgar Hoover).
Alveda King endorsed Jesse Jackson and Donald Trump.
Astrological chart
born 1/15/1929, date coronation Elizabeth I, death Kenneth Grant (OTO), Long Live Asap of Asap Rocky who played JFK in Lana del Rey's music video, in Atlanta Georgia on 33d parallel.
Asc: Taurus, mc: Capricorn (15 the Devil). Dom: Capricorn (the Devil, Pan), Pisces, Taurus - Sun (the King, Black Sun, black Christ), Venus, Saturn.
Houses 11, 9, 12. 11: Venus and moon in Pisces, 9: Sun and Lilith in Capricorn, 12: Jupiter in Taurus. 2: Mars in Gemini, 3: Pluto in Cancer, Neptune in Virgo, 8 (Shadow): Saturn in Sagittarius.
died 4/4/1968, 44 nr Mass of the Phoenix, date Maya Angelou, Anthony Perkins (Norman Bates in Psycho), Lourraine Toussaint (Black Spartacus), Hugo Weaving, Robert Downey Jr., Heath Ledger (died in year presidency Barack Obama), opening of the Twin Towers, in Memphis Tennessee, 169 days before Rosemary's Baby.
MLK in popular culture
Harvey Milk (=MLK) assassination in San Francisco. Superman's nemesis Lex Luthor.
Michael Jackson as new Michael King 'Black or White'.
N.W.A. as icons of black liberation, with hats of the Los Angeles Kings (Andrew Young of the civil rights movement=> Andre Young Dr Dre dd=44).
cultural marxist program Hip Hop The Notorious B.I.G. (wearing crown like the King, name Wallace like MLK's nemesis, 'It was all a dream' in Juicy). Tupac Shakur as Outlaw, title of Martin Luther.
1993 Poetic Justice (Libra ruled by Venus) with Tupac Shakur, sister of Michael Jackson and Regina King (Michael King) with poems of Maya Angelou (civil rights movement of MLK, mentor of Oprah Winfrey). death River Phoenix on 10/31 date of Martin Luther's 95 theses.
1999 Our Friend Martin CBS propaganda for children Oprah Winfrey as Coretta Scott John Travolta Samuel Jackson
2008 after death Heath Ledger, born 4/4 like MLK, political puppet Barack Obama, promoted by MLK's children and in Hip Hop programming with actors Jay-z and Kanye West, is presented as new MLK, the dream of a black president, the 44th president at the same obelisk in Washington, mass of the phoenix.
media ritual Trayvon Martin (Luther King) killed by a white character Zimmerman (name of Bob Dylan, played by Heath Ledger and Christian Bale). media ritual Freddie Gray (MLK's friend Fred Gray, grey=black + white), riots in Baltimore, repeating the riots after death MLK.
2014 Selma (11/11 date death MLK Sr) David Oyelowo (also in Rise of Planet of the Apes, announcing the fake BLM protests and the Covid19-ritual) Tom Wilkinson as Lyndon Johnson Tim Roth as George Wallace.
music of John Legend as the black John Lennon.
Selma march with political puppets Barack Obama and George W Bush.
2016 All the Way (the Dao yin and yang) Bryan Cranston as Lyndon Johnson and Anthony Mackie as MLK (also played Tupac Shakur).


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Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Wednesday, September 23.
“We need 9 justices. You need that. With the unsolicited millions of ballots that they’re sending … you’re gonna need 9 justices.” — Trump suggests he’s counting on SCOTUS to have his back when he makes claims of election fraud following November’s election pic.twitter.com/Ju8ShMe8MN
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 22, 2020
Climate Disruption Is Now Locked In. The Next Moves Will Be Crucial.
Trump Gives the U.N. Seven Minutes of Nonsense (“The president is done pretending he cares.”)
At the UN, China’s Xi showed he understands the system better than Trump
Trump’s contempt for truth leaves a toxic legacy around the world
The Republican Party is an authoritarian outlier (“Compared to center-right parties in developed democracies, the GOP is dangerously far from normal.”)
The end of fossil fuel cars: Tesla battery gains to trigger $30 trillion EV boom (Tesla “aims to make 20 million a year and also promised a $US25,000 electric vehicle within three years that will be fully autonomous and cheaper than its fossil fuel rivals.”)
Tesla Battery Day: Expect Battery Costs to Drop by Half Within 3 Years (“Changes in battery form factor, materials, supply chain and manufacturing could add up to game-changing savings, says Elon Musk.”)
World’s Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Will Boast World’s Largest Installed Turbines (“On the day it walks away from coal, GE bags a huge 2.4-gigawatt turbine order for the U.K.‘s Dogger Bank project.”)
Trump put a China trade deal over American lives
Lukashenko abruptly sworn in, Belarus opposition calls for more protests
CIA clamps down on flow of Russia intelligence to White House (“Critics of the shift in approach say it seems designed to appease the president.”)
China Threatens to Kill TikTok Deal Over ‘Dirty’ Trump Tactics
Trump’s ex-Russia adviser Fiona Hill: US increasingly seen as ‘object of pity’
Dutch lawmakers demand answers after U.S. ambassador holds party for right-wing populists at embassy
The Russian Trolls Have a Simpler Job Today. Quote Trump.
Trump says he likes Putin. US intelligence says Russia is attacking American democracy.
Trump Says Reporters Covering Protests Deserve to be Attacked
Mike Pompeo Hits Campaign Trail for Trump in Shift for Top Diplomat (Another norm violated by the Trumpsters.)
Wall Street fears meltdown over election and Supreme Court
How Trump let Covid-19 win (“Trump’s magical thinking couldn’t beat the coronavirus. America is stuck with the consequences.”)
“It affects virtually nobody”: Trump erases coronavirus victims as US death toll hits 200,000 (“Trump’s Covid-19 rhetoric hit new heights of irresponsibility in Ohio.”)
Trump again minimizes the pandemic as officials warn of a fall surge
Reopening Colleges Likely Fueled Covid-19 Significantly, Study Finds
After 200,000 coronavirus deaths, the US faces another rude awakening
Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell and the Republican Party play victims. Don’t let them.
With Court Prize in Sight, Republicans Unite Behind Trump Once Again
The Special Hell of Trump’s Supreme Court Appointment (“With a nonexistent mandate, he does extraordinary damage”)
With Romney’s Support, GOP Likely Has Votes To Move Ahead With Ginsburg’s Replacement
Handmaid’s Tale? U.S. Supreme Court candidate’s religious community under scrutiny
Despair at CDC after Trump influence: ‘I have never seen morale this low’
Yes, airborne transmission is happening. The CDC needs to set the record straight.
Senate Republicans bet it all on the Supreme Court — again
Most voters worry Trump is trying to release coronavirus vaccine too quickly, to help his reelection, polls say
Trump Is Trashing the Constitution to Stay in Power (“His attacks on the postal service and the census are laying the groundwork to steal the election.”)
House Democrats and Trump admin strike deal to avert government shutdown
Cindy McCain Endorses Biden, Citing Trump’s Disparagement of Troops
Barr can make the Justice Department help Trump in election disputes. Here’s how.
House Passes Short-Term Funding Bill To Keep Government Running
Donald Trump Jr. is actively helping his father corrupt the election
Trump is behind in nearly every poll in 3 major swing states
The White House: Trump’s always-coming-soon health-care plan is coming soon
Trump extends ban on racial discrimination training to federal contractors
What The Supreme Court’s Unusually Big Jump To The Right Might Look Like
GOP will ask Supreme Court to limit mail voting in Pennsylvania in first post-RBG test
Latinos are disproportionately getting sick, dying of coronavirus, exacerbating historic inequalities
The Partisan, Gender and Generational Differences Among Black Voters Heading Into Election Day
Moderator Announces Topics for First Presidential Debate (Disgraceful: No climate crisis and something which bizarrely lumps together “Race and Violence in our Cities.” WTF?)
GOP senators who play with fire with the Supreme Court will get scorched
A Trump comeback at this point would be unprecedented (“An incumbent president down this much has never come back.”)
Kamala Harris Downplays Debate Skills as Buttigieg Stands In for Pence
200,000 Dead and All Trump Offered Was a Cynical Election Ploy
Fact check: Trump campaign posts another dishonestly snipped Biden quote to make him sound confused
Battleground State Voters Strongly Prefer Biden to Trump on Climate, a New Poll Finds (“After a summer of extreme weather, Americans demand climate leadership.”)
Scoop: Meadows puts agencies on notice about staff shake-up
The RNC is wiring cash to Texas. Is it a 2020 battleground?
‘You can win this!’: how Beto O’Rourke is becoming Joe Biden’s greatest ally
Fox’s “straight news” coverage of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death was largely recycled right-wing talking points
Fox News has complained about coronavirus health measures nearly 5 times as often as it reported the national death toll since Sept. 1 (“American lives lost to coronavirus are just a footnote in Fox News’ coverage”)
Pro-Trump media accuse Democrats of being “anti-science” for trusting scientists
CCAN Action Fund Supports Joe Biden, Calls on Other Groups to Oppose Trump Now
Terry McAuliffe column: A federal privacy law Is essential to economic recovery
Senators Warner and Kaine, Rep. Donald McEachin Demand Response From Bureau of Prisons re: Worsening Conditions at Virginia Facilities
Video: Elaine for Congress Releases New Television Ad “Scare” About Scott Taylor’s Continued Intimidation Tactics
Video: Appallingly Dishonest, Demagogic, Disgraceful Performance by Rep. Rob Wittman (R) in Final VA01 Debate (It was a “Gish gallop” of lies by Wittman; Democrat Qasim Rashid, in contrast, was grounded in fact, reality)
Trump to visit blue Virginia — but advisers say he’s eyeing North Carolina (“The Newport News rally is intended to reach voters across the border, a Trump campaign official says.”)
Trump to hold airport rally in Newport News Friday night
House committee kills two Senate bills that would have required greater Virginia Parole Board transparency
Video: Gov. Northam Announces Refinancing Plan to Save Virginia Colleges and Universities More Than $300 Million Over Next Two Years
With costs up and revenue down for public colleges during coronavirus, one governor has a plan: Refinance (We should do the same for a lot of things, starting with accelerating the clean energy transition.)
State delegate joins business owners in lawsuit challenging Virginia’s virus workplace safety regulations (LaRock, of course…)
Va. Senate panel votes to keep public hearing rules for Confederate statue removals
Almost a million Virginians have already asked for a ballot — far more than voted absentee in 2016
Most new virus cases occur when people relax precautions to be near others, health officials warn
Virginia legislator who tested positive for coronavirus warned his church, but House colleagues say they weren’t informed
Tuesday (9/22) Virginia Data on COVID-19 Finds +872 Confirmed/Probable Cases (to 142,010), +62 Hospitalizations (to 10,675), +39 Deaths (to 3,060) From Yesterday
VA House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn Rips VA House GOP’s Lack of Disclosure on Del. Tommy Wright (R)’s Positive Test for COVID-19
House speaker faults ‘troubling’ lack of transparency on delegate’s reported illness, absence
Williams: A militia in Halifax County wants official approval to assist law enforcement. That’s a terrible idea.
Virginia NAACP: “These acts of voter intimidation are illegal, and Virginians deserve to be able to cast their vote without fear”
Fairfax’s top prosecutor says staffing ‘crisis’ will hurt county’s ability to seek justice (“Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano told the county Board of Supervisors that his office, which has a staff of 45, would need to grow by 84 positions in the coming years.”)
Fairfax Co. School Board Votes in Favor of Plan to Bring Some Students Back to Class in October (“Some of the students who would come back during the school system’s ‘Operational Level 2’ include young children with autism, English language learners and high school students studying select Career and Technical Education courses.”)
Stoney to pitch Richmond City Council on dedicated revenue for affordable housing, release new housing plan
Loudoun County students urge education officials to reopen schools soon
UVa Pres. Ryan announces new COVID-19 restrictions at university
Botetourt to push federal coronavirus aid toward broadband expansion in rural areas
Roanoke County sees a budget surplus higher than expected
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Older New Yorkers Played an Important Role in the 2020 Election In a year filled with so much uncertainty, social distancing and sheltering at home, the 2020 Election turned out to be the election with the highest voter turnout in U.S. history. And many of those who cast their ballots were older adults. COVID-19 has changed so many different aspects of our daily lives, including the way we vote. Unlike previous years, 43 states offered early voting, which was essential to help citizens, especially older adults, safely participate in this year’s election. Necessary precautions were also put in place to help voters avoid crowded polling places and maintain adequate social distancing. Older adults are historically the most reliable voters. It is estimated that more than 70% of people 60 and older vote during presidential elections. This year was no different. Older New Yorkers waited in line, sometimes for hours, to cast their vote. We, older adults, take voting seriously because elected officials COVID-19 did not stop older New Yorkers from voting in the 2020 Election. Older adults are historically the most reliable voters, and this year was no different. help shape the future of the communities we helped build, we care deeply about the policy and issues that affect us, our children, our grandchildren and extended family, and, most of all, because we know that voting is a not only a privilege, it is a civic duty. The 2020 election was especially unique as it coincided with the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote and the passage of the 19th Amendment. On Election Day, we heard of New York centennial women, who were born before this constitutional right was granted, defy expectations and COVID-19 to exercise this right, including 107-year-old Delia Garces of Washington Heights. Accompanied by her granddaughter, she traveled to her local polling site on Election Day and voted, telling a reporter that she has voted in every presidential election and was not going to let anything keep her from voting this year! Although older adults are the most committed and largest voting age group, they continue to be overlooked in most elections. Our nation continues to have an ageist mentality that drowns the civic engagement, activism, and contributions of older adults. With COVID-19, there has been a resurgence of ageist stereotypes. The NYC Department for the Aging is focused on changing pervasive attitudes and stereotypes about aging. We have long advocated for older adults in New York City, and plan to launch an anti-ageism campaign in the coming new year that reminds New Yorkers that older adults are a valuable asset who have much to contribute. And let’s not forget that the two candidates in this year’s presidential election were older than 70. But it is exactly what our country needs right now – a leader with the wisdom and experience that many older adults have. While the election took most of our attention this month, I do want to recognize that November is National Caregivers Month. It takes place in the same month as Thanksgiving, which I find very fitting as we should give thanks to all the wonderful caregivers who support and care for their older parents, siblings and loved ones. We know that caregiving is an everyday effort, and we appreciate all that you do. I hope everybody enjoys the start of the holiday season. Let us be thankful for our everyday blessings and continue to stay connected to one another. NYC Department for the Aging Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez Sign up for low or no-cost health insurance today! ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������November 1, 2020 – January 31, 2021�� GetCoveredNYC ������������������������������������������������������������������ ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������ ����������311 Text CoveredNYC to 877877 Visit nyc.gov/GetCoveredNYC Not eligible for insurance? ������������������ ���������������������������������������������������������� Schneps Media November 26, 2020 13 /GetCoveredNYC
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Varicose veins are swollen, gnarled veins that appear most commonly in the legs and the feet. They can look almost like cords under the skin. Spider veins are typically closer to the surface of the skin and look similar to a spider web (hence the name).
Veins in our body are responsible for getting blood back to the heart so it can re-circulate. Since the veins in the legs have to work against gravity, they have valves so that when blood is traveling upwards towards the heart, it doesn't flow backwards.
Varicose veins happen when these valves are missing or damaged. As a result, blood flows backwards and accumulates in the veins, causing swelling. This swelling is usually higher when you are standing or sitting for too long. While varicose veins aren't typically dangerous or harmful, they can be uncomfortable and unsightly.
Here are some of the typical factors that put you at risk for varicose veins:
Age: Veins wear down with time and less able to fight gravity.
Pregnancy: The body produces extra blood during pregnancy, putting more strain on your veins. The added weight also adds stress.
Weight and obesity: Being overweight adds more stress to your body.
Standing or sitting for long periods of time: How your body spends most of its days (e.g. a job where you have to stand for long periods of time) can increase your risk of varicose veins.
Family history: If someone in your family has varicose veins, you are also at risk.
Using Apple Cider Vinegar to Treat Varicose and Spider Veins
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has many health benefits, including treatment of varicose veins.
Treating your veins with ACV: Method #1
Get a cheesecloth or medical cloth that can be used for a bandage.
Soak it in apple cider vinegar.
Tie the bandage around your thighs or lower legs.
Leave the bandage on for half an hour.
Remove the bandage, and wash your legs.
Other helpful notes:
Because apple cider vinegar is acidic, you may first want to experiment with a very small area of your skin. Some sensitive skins may develop a rash when using apple cider vinegar.
For better results, lie down on a flat surface and put a few pillows under your ankles to reduce blood flow to your legs.
Method #2
Another way to use apple cider vinegar is to apply it directly to your legs in the morning and in the evening, massaging it in. However, as I said earlier, you should try it on a small part of your leg to see whether your skin is sensitive to it first.
Drinking ACV for Varicose Veins
You should supplement this external application by drinking apple cider vinegar twice a day. Take two to three tsp of apple cider vinegar, mix it with a cup of water, and drink it before meals. For better taste, you can add one tsp of organic honey to the ACV drink.
The ACV should help by removing the inflammation of veins. Results vary from person to person, but you should be able to see a difference on your skin within a month or two.
Video: Tips for drinking ACV
Choosing the Right Vinegar for Your Veins
The normal white vinegar found in the kitchen is of limited use in treating spider veins and is not a replacement for ACV.
When purchasing, you should look for vinegar that is unpasteurized and unfiltered. This is crucial since only this kind of vinegar has the mother of vinegar, the muddy-looking substance that contains enzymes and essential nutrients. Ideally, it should also be organic.
Make sure you read the label so you know you're buying unpasteurized, unfiltered cider vinegar. Some brands I recommend are:
Bragg
Vitacost
Fleischmann's
Dynamic Health
After purchasing, you should store the vinegar in a dark, cool place to preserve the flavor for longer. It does not need to be refrigerated, and should last up at five years after opening.
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Other Natural Remedies for Varicose Veins
Here are some other natural remedies that can help with this condition:
Garlic: Eat one raw garlic clove a day. Peel a garlic clove, crush it by hand, and then swallow it with water like a pill.
Cayenne pepper: Mix one tsp of cayenne pepper in a cup of warm water and drink it twice or three times a day. This can help relieve pain in your legs and improve blood flow. Wait 15 - 20 days to see major improvements. After that, drink it once a day to stay healthy.
Cod liver oil and honey: Mix the oil and honey, and apply it to a bandage. Tie this bandage to your legs and leave it overnight. The mixture should help reduce the swelling.
Prevention
There are a number of ways to help prevent the development of varicose veins. These include:
Regular exercise and physical activity, such as walking or jogging.
Massaging your legs regularly, which helps in improving blood circulation.
Controlling body weight. Excess weight puts more strain on the legs and their veins.
Avoiding sitting or standing too long. Take a walk every now and then, even if it means just walking to the printer in the office, or popping out in the backyard.
Avoiding high heel footwear.
Using sunscreen while out, since overexposure to the sun can cause blue veins on the face.
Reducing salt content in the diet.
Eating lots of veggies and some fruit.
Eating lentils, or any food that's high in fiber and low in sodium.
Drinking lots of water and maintaining regular bowel movements. Constipation can worsen blue veins.
Wearing compressive stockings.
If your condition has reached an extreme and all natural remedies fail, you may want to consider surgical intervention (saphenous vein stripping).
About Saphenous Vein Stripping
Varicose vein stripping is a surgical procedure that is performed to cure varicose veins.
In this surgery, the damaged vein is either tied off or removed completely. This surgery is performed either with general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia.
Since the surgery involves removing a vein, it should be the last option you consider while treating spider veins. It should not be treated as a cosmetic surgery, and should be undertaken only if you feel pain in your legs or if you're experiencing blood clots or swelling.
Comments
Ruth Mate on October 20, 2020:
This is fabulous, fantastic ideas and very very hlepful. Thanks a million for caring for your audience. Thumbs up
dilip parekh on July 19, 2019:
not use for text copy
John Hansen from Gondwana Land on March 28, 2019:
Good article, very helpful. Apple cider vinegar is so useful for many things. This is just another to add to the list. Thanks for sharing.
Nadia Bailey on July 11, 2018:
I had spider veins on my face and legs. NOT COOL! I now use the Made from Earth Apple Cider Vinegar Toner, both on my face and the spider veins on my leg. Really good for clearing up redness, age spots & minimizing spider veins. Must have for those us over 50 whose skin is starting to change - this neutralizes your skins ph & doesn't leave it overly dry or too oily. I use it about 5 nights a week to clean my face.
The smell is not the best, it does smell like apple cider vinegar. . .but its worth the results!
Alana Niall (author) from Christchurch, New Zealand on May 06, 2018:
Hi HelioS, thanks for the feedback. Yes, ACV in Mountain Dew might taste awful. Each person will react uniquely to the taste of cider vinegar. It is best to try a few different options, and settle for what works best for you.
chess on May 03, 2018:
Is this really effective? Im 23 and I have spider veins on my legs and i want to get rid of it .. What to do??
HelioS from Indonesia on April 30, 2018:
When I initially began drinking it, I put a teaspoon in my Mountain Dew. Don't suggest that, as I needed to pour the whole drink down the deplete. ACV takes a touch of getting used to, yet the advantages are astounding. Presently, I put a bit in tea and scarcely see it. I don't have varicose veins yet, yet my mom did, so I can presumably have that to anticipate. Extraordinary article.
USA Vascular Centers from New York on February 08, 2018:
This is a very useful information. Apple Cider vinegar hs so many uses. This is just a new one.
audrey on January 23, 2018:
Please can someone help me to choose which product or remedy is best for my spider veins. They are getting extremely bad as i m growing older. I ve had them since I was on my 20s and I feel embarassed wearing shorts or skirts. I have read all the comments and i m still a little not sure which is the best product to choose. Can someone guide me please?
Zully Mouton on July 07, 2017:
I am planning to take a picture of my veins an starts the apple cider remedy for a least four weeks and let everyone know how this product works for me... Today is going to be my first day !!!
Mike and Dorothy McKenney from United States on May 23, 2017:
Isn't it just amazing all of the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar. When I first started drinking it, I put a teaspoon in my Mountain Dew...don't recommend that, as I had to pour the entire drink down the drain. ACV takes a little getting used to, but the benefits are amazing. Now, I put a bit in tea and barely notice it. I dobn't have varicose veins yet, but my mother did, so I can probably have that to look forward to. Great article.
Louise Powles from Norfolk, England on March 10, 2017:
Thankfully I've never suffered with varicose veins, but this is something I've never heard of before. How interesting!
Chris Pitt on October 17, 2016:
My father was sent to Rhodesia with the RAF during the war. He always took his two teaspoons of ACV in a glass of water at night. He was, however, very particular that it had to be hot water. What are your thoughts on that ??
John Hansen from Gondwana Land on August 17, 2016:
This is a very useful hub. Apple Cider vinegar hs so many uses. This is just a new one I wasn't aware of. Very well done.
Yvettte on July 19, 2016:
Can I speed walk with varicose veins?
Thelma Alberts from Germany on June 23, 2016:
Very interesting and informative. I didn't know that apple cider can help with getting rid of varicose. I will share this to fb because I have friends who have this problem. Thanks for the heads up ☺
Alana Niall (author) from Christchurch, New Zealand on June 21, 2016:
Thanks for sharing the tip Rob.
Alana Niall (author) from Christchurch, New Zealand on June 21, 2016:
Liza, it is perfectly OK to drink ACV even if you are already thin. Apple cider vinegar improves digestion, which means your body will be able to absorb nutrients better, and will help you maintain a healthy weight. Regarding your ulcer, please consult a doctor.
Robilo2 on June 19, 2016:
I have tried Braggs Organic ACV added to water and Black Strap Molasses (less sugar than normal Molasses) to increase metabolism which helps burn more calories when I exercise.
liza on June 04, 2016:
I'm from Philippines,I just want to know if I can drink it even iam slim ,how if I try this can my body become little big or I will become so thin,also I have ulcer what can u advice to me and I'm so glad to hear ur help plzzzzz
Alana Niall (author) from Christchurch, New Zealand on May 30, 2016:
Hi Wendy, the description in this article is for Varicose Veins. By your comment, it seems you don't have varicose veins disease. As such, the treatment described in this article may not be relevant. However, you could drink apple cider vinegar - 1 to 3 tsp in a cup of water - two to three times a day. This should improve digestion and help you feel more energetic. It may reduce the problem of burning sensation in your legs.
FrancyzaLima on May 27, 2016:
I suffer from varicose and spider veins and my last pregnancy made them much worse. In addition to them being horribly unsightly they are extremely painful! Looking into why I have developed these awful veins I learned that are hereditary, from standing, birth control pills and hormones too. I guess since all of these factors are me I should not be surprised that I have them. Treatment is very expensive and not covered by my insurance. So, I guess saline injections, laser treatments, radio frequency or surgery is out of the question! Like most of us these days I took to the internet and found a great product called venorid serum that seems to be providing some relief. This product is a mixture of Herbs, vitamins and minerals that support the tissue and deliver nutrients at a molecular level to promote regeneration. It strengthens both veins and blood flow and has given me great relief. I feel more self confidence and am back to wearing my favorite pair of shorts too!
wendy on May 26, 2016:
Where do I get this particular cider vinegar from in New Zealand.? I have other Apple cider vinegars available. My lower legs are dreadfully painful - burning, stinging pain, but my veins are not protruding or knotted as is explained in description of 'varicose veins'. Please advise if you can - I am really desperate and becoming very sedentary because of the pain.
Eileen from Western Cape , South Africa on May 18, 2016:
Trying this for fungal toenails and hoping for the best
vinodpurohitji@gmail.com on March 29, 2016:
Hello Everyone
I am from india
I am sufrring frm Varicose veins n Spider veins in my right leg
My age is 52 years Male
I Want Natural or Herbal Treatment
PLEASE HELP ME
& Guidence me
Thank you Brothers n Sisters
Yolanda Canales on February 05, 2016:
Since purchasing the Dermalmd Varicose Veins serum for the second time, I have notice that my legs look so much better after only 3 weeks! I definitely see the spider veins disappearing; however, the varicose veins is taking a little longer, but I can see it still working. I also started doing exercise to strengthen my legs and adding antioxidants in my diet (hopefully) to prevent them from coming back.
Germayne Palipti on January 08, 2016:
I have been using Dermalmd Varicose Vein Treatment serum for over a month and have noticed that my visible veins have faded even though I am not always consistent in using it everyday
flyfin on December 19, 2015:
What about ACV and spider capillaries/veins on the face? I have a ton. And purple veins (tiny) all over. ACV can help?
Jacquel on October 31, 2015:
I have varicose veins for 12 years. I suffer with pain and itching and heaviness after a long day of work. I hope this apple cider works. Its expensive for treatment dont have that type of money i hope this works. If it does i would recommend to everyone that want to treat there varicose veins naturally. I will give try for 2 months to see how it works.
Isabela Stumpf on October 13, 2015:
I really like DermalMD Varicose veins Serum. I have started using on my grandson's arms, as he has pimples on his arms that I could not get rid of. I have tried all kinds of prescription medications, and none work I just started using this on his arms, and they seem to be making a difference. I use it on my skin as I take prednisone, and bruise easily. It helps heal my bruises quicker. So far I really love it.
Linda on October 05, 2015:
Yes, it does work on toe nail fungus, I've tried it and as you said the fungus dies and turns black/brown, your toe nail will grow out and wala!! no more toe fungus...yippie= hello sandals.
AntonioAdzaga on September 07, 2015:
Love venorid for best for varicose, has wonderful effect
paulette on August 10, 2015:
i am very embarrass about my veins and will surely try acv hope it works
Alana Niall (author) from Christchurch, New Zealand on August 01, 2015:
Hi Dted, increasing the frequency of bandage may not result in faster recovery. It will take time. One or twice a day should be enough.
Yvonne on August 01, 2015:
I have varicose veins and I hate it.. Don't wear shorts anymore!! Will be trying acv hopefully it work because I was told surgery was an option but prefer to try something natural instead.. Thanks !!!
dted on July 30, 2015:
How often should you put the bandages on you legs? I need quick results.
Paula on July 27, 2015:
OK. Thank you for answering me. I will tell her about this treatment and tell her to ask her doctor if she can follow it or not.
Have a nice day.
Alana Niall (author) from Christchurch, New Zealand on July 27, 2015:
Hi Florypaula, if your sister is pregnant, it is advisable that she consults her doctor before introducing any medical treatment to her routine.
Paula on July 25, 2015:
I really had no idea apple cider vinegar can help in the treatment of varicose veins. My sister has this problem, but she is pregnant now, can she apply the bandage on her legs? Or should she wait until after she gives birth? In case you have this information.
Have a nice day.
Alana Niall (author) from Christchurch, New Zealand on July 25, 2015:
Hi Rose Lane, you are right. Apple cider vinegar is vinegar and therefore must be diluted.
Rose Lane on July 22, 2015:
I read that although drinking acv has many benefit it must be diluted properly because it is also hard on your liver and can cause liver cancer...
isha on July 06, 2015:
hi am already started the apple cider vinegar program and am hoping it really works. I really hate seeing those ugly things on my legs i hope after their gone i can wear my dress above my knees again.
andile masinga on July 05, 2015:
h there peeps i am going to try that apple cider that people are recommending to use it i am tired of veins and spider veins i will be back after 5 to 7 months and tel you how did its work thank you so much
Alana Niall (author) from Christchurch, New Zealand on June 29, 2015:
Hi Faith, limited research is available on the effectiveness of pills vs liquid.
faith on June 25, 2015:
can apple cider vinegar pills work ? cause i cant stomach to drink it pure
Meghan Alex on June 23, 2015:
Well, I have to say, venorid serum does work. I bought the products and yes after the first week there was not much change to be noted. I did however notice a change after the second week as my spider veins started to disappear.
I am on my feet almost all day and now I can also wear my mini-skirts again without having to worry about the veins making my legs look like road maps.
I will most positively recommend this product to anyone who has a problem with veins. It is filled with natural healthy vitamins and herbs to reduce the appearance of veins and works.
Pam4626 on June 19, 2015:
@Songitor @Estella ~ I just today got my first order of VenoRid. To buy it you can google "venorid" and it will show their web site. My order came from NR Tech,
P.O. Box 160143 Miami, FL 33116
I'm a bit nervous....it arrived in a regular manilla envelope, NO protection for the glass bottle!, NO paperwork of any kind...no instructions. Would love to hear from anyone who has actually used it. I don't need the "recipe" for it....but would like an idea of ingredients!
The (crooked)label says only: VenoRid Advanced Vein Treatment Contains 5% VenoRid Extract. That's it !?!
zeL on June 06, 2015:
Thankyou.i learned a lot...
Susan Deppner from Arkansas USA on May 31, 2015:
Hmm, interesting. I hadn't heard of using ACV to ease the swelling of veins. Might have to try this!
Estela on April 03, 2015:
Where can i get veno rid?
mel on March 30, 2015:
Hi...i have lots of varicose veins all over my legs both red and green and some are almost about to burst from my skin and i feel hopeless for i have no enough budget fir surgery until i found this article... thank you so much for the advice...i will surely try this
Michelle Gore on March 13, 2015:
My wife has constant pain in her legs. But since she has been using DermalMD the pain has stopped. The pain used to keep her up at night, now no more.
Songitor on March 11, 2015:
Where can one get the Venorid from?
Alana Niall (author) from Christchurch, New Zealand on February 13, 2015:
Hi Erorantes, thanks for sharing your positive feedback.
Ana Maria Orantes from Miami Florida on February 13, 2015:
I like your article on how to fix varicose veins. I try anything to keep then down. It is not an easy thing to avoid them. The older we get the more it shows. I try your idea with the apple cider vinager. It works. I exercise and elevated them for many years. I used stokings everyday for work for over 30 years. Every little thing we do helps. Thank you for the advice. I like your hub. Swimming is good too.
Alana Niall (author) from Christchurch, New Zealand on February 03, 2015:
Hi Rhea, please go through the article which describes in detail how to use apple cider vinegar to treat varicose veins.
Dondi Pantano on February 01, 2015:
Totally recommend venorid serum . I have tried so many things, broken veins on my thighs, which were most unsightly. I was embarrassed yo wear skimpy clothing, as you could see them . I've been using venorid serum and within a week, there's a big difference . My veins have shrink and are less noticeable . I'm more confident . Please try this product.
rhea on January 21, 2015:
Hello,,I have varicose veins,,how I used this apple cider venigar,, my veins are already big,,thank you,,
Alana Niall (author) from Christchurch, New Zealand on November 18, 2014:
Hi Jennifer, breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor about drinking apple cider vinegar.
Drew DeGuzman from united kingdom on November 18, 2014:
Well i am using veno rid serum for Getting Rid of Varicose Veins and really trust i got amazing result with 1week.
Jennifer on November 17, 2014:
Hi!im jen..can i take apple cider vinegar? im a breastfeeding mom...is that any effect to my baby once i take it?
kirem on October 31, 2014:
Kiren but really grate good we knw now about a cv thank u
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