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[Sharon]

worked off the workout which included 105kg sled push :D am away to feel awesome all over again LOL

[Jean]

Whew! Sharon, you should be a personal trainer.

[Sharon]

lol jean if only I was the size and shape of a personal trainer :D

[Christine]

For anyone interested in Emma Kavanagh's After We Fall (titled Falling in the UK): Amazon.com has several used paperback copies under the title Falling for less than a dollar plus $3.99 postage. A steal!

[Janet , Moderator]

I've just downloaded Taken For Dead the new Graham Masterton novel. Book four of the Kate Maguire series. Downloaded for 19p from Amazon. Not read these yet. Anyone familiar with these books?

[[deleted user]]

just downloaded that too Janet.

[E.]

Ok. Call me lazy, but the new goodreads has me tapping 3 times to get where I want to go, rather than once. And it almost has a Facebook feel to it. I guess it'll just take getting used to.

[Gopal]

E. wrote: "Ok. Call me lazy, but the new goodreads has me tapping 3 times to get where I want to go, rather than once. And it almost has a Facebook feel to it. I guess it'll just take getting used to."

Ahh... noticed that did you!!! It's supposed to be a better User Experience....apparently

[Kirsten]

April 4th is--

Holy Saturday
http://www.ncregister.com/blog/jimmy-...

Bonza Bottler Day
http://www.bonzabottlerday.com/Home_P...

Every Day is Tag Day
http://www.americanhumane.org/animals...

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
https://blogs.state.gov/stories/2015/...

International Pillow Fight Day
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/...

National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day
http://foodimentary.com/2012/04/04/ap...

National Hug a Newsperson Day
http://holidayinsights.com/moreholida...

National Love Our Children Day
http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org/ind...

National School Librarian Day
http://holidayinsights.com/moreholida...

National Walk Around Things Day (as opposed to Walk Through Things Day, I suppose?)
http://holidayinsights.com/moreholida...

Tangible Karma Day
http://www.tangiblekarma.com/organize...

Tell A Lie Day
http://www.examiner.com/article/celeb...

Victims of Violence Holy Day
http://www.giftypedia.com/Victims_of_...

Vitamin C Day
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02811/...

World Rat Day
http://www.worldratday.com/WhatIs.html

[DianeAlice]

I don't like the updated app, no refresh button and I don't really like Updates being the front page. Still no way to add a link to a book without going on the main website so I'm not really sure in what way it's better.

[Kirsten]

I haven't tried it yet. Didn't like the first one at all.

[E.]

The updates being the first page is what makes it seem like Facebook. Also the "goodreads recommends for you" within the updates is like having an ad mixed in. Ugh.

[DianeAlice]

I know, it's horrible. Also they've moved the 'newest comments' button to the top of the screen so can't just click it with my thumb anymore. Sounds lazy I know but it's not an improvement to me.

[Jean]

Kirsten - it amazes me how you find these days! World Rat Day? You dirty rat! How about International Pillow Fight Day! Okay - I'm throwing pillows across the pond at all you folks in the UK and beyond!
Don't use the app on my iPad any more if I can help it, and my phone is just a very basic one, so no apps at all (-:

[Sharon]

hello people :) a quick pop in to say hello am off out for some libations with some of the hockey girls this evening

a fairly quiet day has been had went with maw n paw to upgrade their phones then to a garden centre for seeds for planting then when we came home I took the dog out (and the poor thing thought he was getting a nice wee walk ended up having to do some running :) had to get a quick exercise fix in)

have a cracking day / night catch yall soon

[Autumn]

I am not crazy about the new update at all, but finally I have a way to see the newest comment again! My new phone would not let me see the most recent comment and that is why I have been so out of the loop during the day! Finally, I can join the land of the living again!

[Sean, Moderator]

Back from France, St Malo.

Had crepes, lunch, coffees and back with the family

[sonya]

I'm getting an Iphone with facetime and kindle and nook apps on it. i love technology

[Christine]

Sonya wrote: "I'm getting an Iphone with facetime and kindle and nook apps on it. i love technology"

Is this your first iphone, Sonya?

[Kirsten]

Here's a question for you: are thrillers right-wing and crime fiction left-wing?

The Guardian wrote a blog on this very topic: http://www.theguardian.com/books/book...

[Kerry]

Wishing everyone a very happy Easter Sunday ^_^

[Kirsten]

Sean wrote: "Back from France, St Malo.

Had crepes, lunch, coffees and back with the family"

Crepes! Love crepes!

[Rob]

I think Truvia makes me dizzy.

[Sean, Moderator]

We all had some beautiful crepes

I had banana and caramel, my wife Tracey had Apple and Cinammon, auntie had Caramel and Caramel Ice Cream, my uncle had rum and raisin, my cousin had apple and cream.

So many crepes places in St Malo.

Today in Jersey afternoon cakes tea and coffee at The Poplars Tea Room, then walk.

Sunny but still fresh.

Tonight dinner at The Greenhills Country Hotel.

Tired driving family around everywhere and finding things to do.

[Rob]

Sean,
I'm extremely envious.
Not only of your location, but of your banana and caramel crepe. Yum.

[Patricia]

Happy Easter to all. Have a wonderful weekend!!

[Christine]

Rob wrote: "I think Truvia makes me dizzy."

Truvia? Where are you coming from with Truvia, Rob?!!!

[Janet , Moderator]

Trivia??!!!! Who knows?!!

[Rob]

Have you ever heard of the sugar substitute "Truvia"? It's like Splenda, but all natural. Hmmm... I thought this was chit chat about anything. Perhaps I went a bit too overboard?

[Michael]

Exciting news: Today our new 4-month-old puppy "did his business" outside in the front yard for the first time! Oh Happy Day!! It looks like I might be able to read an extra book in April instead of cleaning the carpets.

[Rob]

Well, after Mike's post, "Truvia" isn't looking so bad after all, is it? :)

Congrats, Mike!

[Janet , Moderator]

Morning all, hope everyone is having a relaxing Easter weekend.

I know I've been quiet here, I just wanted to explain that I have my mum staying with me for a couple of days. I don't see her that much so I want to spend time with her. And the kids are on school holidays for the next two weeks!! *groan*

I'll be back to normal in a day or two and will answer questions etc., then. I haven't jumped ship!! Hehe ;-) Couldn't find the inflatable thingy!!!! :-D

[Brenda]

Rob wrote: "Well, after Mike's post, "Truvia" isn't looking so bad after all, is it? :)

Congrats, Mike!"

So, Rob, why is Truvia making you dizzy?

[Rob]

That's the question of the day.... why is Truvia making me dizzy? I looked up side effects of Truvia and dizziness is on the list. Who would've thought that a sugar substitute has side effects similar to a prescription drug....?

[Kirsten]

Rob wrote: "That's the question of the day.... why is Truvia making me dizzy? I looked up side effects of Truvia and dizziness is on the list. Who would've thought that a sugar substitute has side effects simi..."

Well, they're both chemicals...

[Rob]

Kirsten wrote: "Well, they're both chemicals..."

Absolutely right. I guess it was the "all natural" and "from stevia leaf" that made me try it. I'm a marketer and was coaxed by marketing. :(

[Janet , Moderator]

And yes this thread is for random chit chat. The more random the better!! :-D

[Janet , Moderator]

My mother won't stop cleaning!!!

[Kirsten]

April 6th is--

Army Day
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pi...

California Poppy Day
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Califo...

Drowsy Driver Awareness Day
http://www.gizmag.com/2016-maxima-nis...

Dyngus Day
http://annhetzelgunkel.com/easter/eas...

Hostess Twinkie Day
http://science.howstuffworks.com/inno...

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
http://www.un.org/wcm/content/site/sp...

National Caramel Popcorn Day
http://www.examiner.com/article/natio...

National Sorry Charlie Day
http://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2...

National Student-Athlete Day
http://www.ncasports.org/programs/nat...

National Teflon Day
http://www.wired.com/2011/04/0406plun...

New Beer's Eve
http://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/blo...

Peeps Day
http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/04/...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Day
https://www.lds.org/friend/2001/04/th...

[Christine]

Janet, two words for you--LET HER!

[Christine]

Rob, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't losing it amd missing some sort of connection to some previous comment. Random is good! Sorry Truvia makes you dizzy!

[Rob]

No problem, Christine! I'm also hoping my random comment might help someone in the future.

[Sharon]

sorry not been around - got sick on the early hours of sunday morning and wasn't fit to do much :( better today but have burst a blood vessel in my eye and I not been able to go to gym today :( sorted the bike out instead tho so that's it ready for use :) also finished a couple of books and drank a lot of water.

[Lynn Renee]

Mike wrote: "Exciting news: Today our new 4-month-old puppy "did his business" outside in the front yard for the first time! Oh Happy Day!! It looks like I might be able to read an extra book in April instead o..."

Yay!

[Lynn Renee]

I've been using a Great Value Stevia product from Wal-Mart a friend picked up for me. The following is what I plan on ordering. It looks natural to me, if I am wrong please let me know.

http://www.stevia.com/
1 tsp. SteviaClear™ Liquid Stevia = 1 cup of sugar!
Instead of adding sugar or artificial sweetener to your beverages or food, use STEVIACLEARTM Liquid Stevia all-natural dietary supplement. STEVIACLEARTM Liquid Stevia contains an intensely sweet extract from Stevia leaves that is 250 to 300 times sweeter than sugar - yet has no calories, carbohydrates nor bitter aftertaste. STEVIACLEARTM Liquid Stevia is safe for diabetics and hypoglycemics.

http://www.healthyshopping.com/stores...
Stevia Clear Liquid
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, add 2 drops to beverage of food. Adjust to preference. Refrigerate after opening to extend freshness.

Ingredients: Purified Water, pure Stevia leaf extract standardized to a minimum of 90% Steviosides including 40% Rebaudioside A, Grapefruit Seed Extract

http://www.healthyshopping.com/stores...
Stevia Concentrate Dark Liquid
tablespoon = 1 cup of brown sugar!
This nutritious Stevia product is a dark thick liquid with a strong, sweet herb flavor. Scientific research indicates that Stevia does not adversely affect blood glucose levels and may be helpful in maintaining proper pancreatic function. It may help reduce hunger and cravings for sweets.

This quality product is made by concentrating nutritious, whole Stevia leaves in pure water by a special cooking process. Contains no alcohol or chemical.

Serving Suggestion: Use direct from dropper or add 3-6 drops to beverages and food according to need and taste. Adjust as needed.

Ingredients: Premium Quality Stevia Leaves (Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni) in Pure Water (4:1 concentrate)

[Rob]

I'm no expert... yet... but I think Stevia is the leaf, the "natural" part of Truvia. I believe Truvia has two other ingredients, one of which can cause side effects. I'm also very "sensitive", so what affects me would probably not affect others. I'm lucky in that way :(

[Sean, Moderator]

Janet,

send your Mum over to my place for a week....

[Sean, Moderator]

Rob

they could be something in the ingredient that is effecting you and making you dizzy, not sure.

Aspartame effects lots of people, but is man made, Stevie is natural

[Kirsten]

Sean,

The problem is we are essentially a large bag of chemical, then you add another chemical. So, you mix one mix of chemicals with Stevia, you don't know what could happen.

The thing is to prove that it actually IS the Stevia. It might not be the Stevia. For instance, you could just have a sinus infection. I would suggest eliminating the Stevia and then trying it again after say 30 days and seeing if it happened again.

[Rob]

Janet... me first, please!