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We love finding a new place to eat in Cornwall and we've just discovered a new seaside spot that's not only going to prove a mecca for veggies and vegans but is also offering FREE tasters of its new menu - and cakes.

The Vood Bar is a vegan street food van which has just been launched by ex-nanny Danielle Clancy and has secured a summertime spot on Penzance prom.

It's opening on Thursday, April 13 and in their first few days, they're looking for taste testers to try out their new menu - particularly their range of cakes, tarts and brownies - for free.

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Vood Bar cakes - mmmmm.

Danielle, 27, from Pool, is a dedicated vegan who came up with the idea for Vood in her quest for meat-free food at Camp Bestival, where she working as a nanny last year.

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She said: "It's usually quite difficult to find vegan stuff to eat when I'm out and about but there was so much choice at the festival. There was one place I went to that I loved and I thought, 'I could do that'.

"I've always enjoyed cooking and my mum said I should go into catering. This (the vegan van) is something that Cornwall should have, so I thought I'd give it a go."

The Vood Bar on Penzance prom.

Danielle, who's setting up on her own, but who says she's had lots of help from her friend, Stanya Schofield, secured one of a handful of Cornwall Council pitches on Penzance promenade and is looking forward to opening day.

Read more: Are Warrens Thai and Mexican vegan pasties a step too far? We take the taste test

The menu will change daily but will include barbecue jackfruit burgers, potato curry, terriyaki sushi rolls, southern fried cauliflower and satay skewers - as well as a big selection of cakes.

To volunteer as a taste tester, head over the VoodBar Facebook page.

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Vegan food van Vood Bar is coming to Penzance prom and they want you to try their cakes for free - Cornwall Live

Spring Break is a weeks vacation for students typically held around Easter. There are many names for this week-long vacation and some college students may seek an opportunity to travel or party.

Taking a break during this week could be well spent by catching up to finish homework, cleaning house, or taking a little rest and relaxation can be far more invigorating. There are at least two things that help with relaxing the body for rest, sleep and listening to music.

However, there are students who want to stay at home and just binge watch their favorite TV show, play video games, or visit family members without traveling too far.

One way a student could relax can be by taking a rest.

Sleep can be a way to regulate memory and learning functions through complex means according to Harvard Health Publications, the media and publishing division of the Harvard Medical School.

The human body needs on average copious hours of sleep a day to help with the recall center of the brain to access information that may be pertinent to use.

Listening to music while trying to sleep has a positive effect on the human stress response occurs.

For example, listening to music such as jazz, hip hop, soft, or relaxing music has a calming tone.

According to researchers at a Stanford University from a press release issued in 2006, listening to music seems to be able to change brain functioning to the same extent as medication.

According to University of Nevada, Reno any music that plays around 60 beats per minute can match the alpha brainwaves, which are found to be the cause of when we are relaxed and conscious.

Spring break should be to take a break, so why not relax with a nice book in hand while hearing a song that makes you feel at peace.

Another tip on relaxation during spring break can be organizing objectives.

Taking a week off to organize what students should do after spring break can be beneficial in understanding how to accomplish his or hertasks.

For example, a student could organize a checklist on what they need to do first then set up bullet points on how to accomplish that goal.

Lastly, a more simple task for anyone not just students can be taking a walk.

Spring break this year should be a day to take a break from all the stress in life, lay down, and take it easy. So, kick up your feet, drink your favorite drink, listen to the music you love, and have your goals prepared because the future is bright and ahead of you.

Mychael Jones is a third-semester student on the Current, where he was an Opinion editor one semester and is currently a staff writer. His major is Journalism and plans on transferring with an AA to a CSU College.

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I was at work when I received a surprise call from my son, Jeff. When I saw his name pop up on my caller ID, I felt a twinge (OK, more than a twinge) of anxiety. It was 11:30 a.m. Jeff and his wife live in Northern California; he was calling at 7:30 a.m. Pacific time. Yikes!

I answered with: Jeff, whats wrong? He paused (that was the longest pause, ever) and began to laugh. Mom! Nothing! Ill be driving for three hours to attend a meeting and I thought of you. Then he added: Youre still such a mom!

Yes, Im still such a mom as my son says, but more disturbing, is that I entered into the darksomething Ive outgrown, so I thought. Perhaps you are thinking: What in the world is she going off about now? Well, we all do it at one time or another, or maybe its habitual. A situation arises and we step into the dark aka, expecting the worstwithout any evidence. Sound familiar?

Heres a well-known scenario.

We go to our physician for a routine visit or perhaps are experiencing a minor issue. Said physician decides to do standard blood work and advises that if we dont hear back in seven business days to call for the results.

We may or may not leave with a prescription, but we definitely leave with a little niggling worry: What if there is something wrong? What if I need more testing? What if(fill in the blank). Up till now, we have not entered the dark, yet. At this point, we are able to dismiss those anxious thoughts, easily enough, until.

The seven days pass and no word from our physician. We wait another day then, with some trepidation, make the wanted and dreaded call. The medical assistant tells us that the physician is busy, but will return the call at the end of his day. At this point, some of us enter into the dark.

The day passes slowly, as we watch the clock. Ticktockticktock. We begin to wonder. When does the physicians day end? How long will I have to endure this suspense? What if?Theres that what if, again, folks

By this time, some of us may concoct a scary story. We may envision ourselves in a hospital bed, surrounded by our concerned family. As the day slowly passes, were becoming more and more distracted. Anxiety kicks up its heels and is wildly dancing to the two-step rhythm of our heart.

We check our phone, more often than usual (if thats possible!) and finally at 6:30 p.m. the phone rings causing us to startle. Our caller ID shows the medical office number. The pleasant medical assistant informs us that the doctor will be on the line shortly. The recording plays some relaxing music, interrupted by a recorded message Your call is important, the doctor will be right with you.

By this time we may see ourselves facing certain death! Our hands are slippery and the phone takes on a different personathe bearer of horrible news. The physician gets on the line and cordially asks how were doing.

We answer with tremulous OK. We think, Are ya kidding? You should know.

Doctor: Your tests came out fine, but

But what? We silently scream.Our hearts two-step tempo speeds up to a rhumba.

Doctor: You need to take more vitamin D. See me in three months.

We hang up weak with relief. However, we have entered into the dark and caused needless suffering for ourselves.

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A friend was about to celebrate a big birthday. Her husband planned a surprise party and hired a party planner. A month before her gala, my friend confided that she was worried about her husband. How so? I asked. She admitted that her husband seemed preoccupied and was acting strangely. Knowing that her husband was stressed about the upcoming party, I placated her.

Two weeks before the party, she called me at the ungodly hour of 7 a.m. (Yup, my friends know not to call me at that time.) I sat up in bed when I heard her sobbing. She was sure her husband was having an affair. She had gone through his cell phone and found an unfamiliar number that appeared numerous times.

Whats a friend to do? Tell her the truth, let her suffer from her overactive imagination, or call her husband. I chose the latter. At first, he thought it was funny, and then he became annoyed that she investigated his call history. With that, he said, Let her suffer!

And me along with her, as I was her confidant.

Finally, the big day arrived. As my friend and her husband were driving to the party, she was sure he was going to spill the beans and confess that he was seeing another woman. She conjured up a mystery gal who was twenty years her junior. (Typical!)

When she entered the hall, the band started playing Happy Birthday and everyone yelled, Surprise. I thought she was going to faint, literally. She turned pale and started to shake. When her husband planted a big kiss on her lips she burst into tearstears of relief!

Ah, me. Those stories we tell ourselves. Why do we do it? Why get so upset? Is it human nature, or human nurture, or both? We humans are creatures of habit. Every time we think a certain way, a habit is forming and deepening in us, like a groove. Every repetition adds new life to the habit until it becomes second nature to enter into the dark.

Its daunting to think how often we walk in the darkness of fear, anxiety, insecurity, jealousy and the like, allowing the what ifs to dictate how we will think or feel. How much of life have we missed because we were in the dark? Once we really examine all the what if stuff that feeds our fears, we can ask ourselves: What evidence do I have that this is true? Most times we find little or no evidence; however, we are physically and mentally exhausted. We have been fighting shadows.

When we find ourselves shadowboxing in the dark, we need to turn on the light of consciousness. Eleanor Roosevelt put things in perspective by saying, Its better to light a candle than curse the darkness. All we need to do is flip the switch: Light or darkyou choose!

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After many years, Michelle Branch has finally delivered her first full studio album since Hotel Paper. Between that time, she released many EPs, plus collaborated with her friend to release an album under the name of The Wreckers. It's been a long time, but fans are now happy that she has released some new material.

Michelle Branch may not be a household name in today's music world, but she got pretty famous from her 2001 album called The Spirit Room. That album was very successful as songs such as Everything, You Get Me and You Set Me Free were featured in many TV shows and movies back in the day. That album had a classic early '00s pop feel to it and remains to this day to be my favorite female artist album of all time. I'm not alone on this opinion as The Voice season 3 winner Cassadee Pope loves that album too.

Hotel Paper was released in 2003 and had a more country/pop feel to it. It wasn't as well recognized as The Spirit Room, but it's still an enjoyable album. After the release of that album, Michelle Branch laid low releasing EPs and focused on her family among other things.

Musical artists usually tend to change their sound as the years go by and Branch is no different. Hopeless Romantic sounds a lot different compared to both The Spirit Room and Hotel Paper. That being said, Branch has not "sold-out" as the album does not sound like the usual stuff we hear from the radio today. It has a more indie rock feel to it.

On iTunes they classify this album as "Alternative" as opposed to Pop music and I do not disagree with them. I know some fans of the older albums may not like the new sound, but I have enjoyed this album a lot. It's the kind of album that I can listen to when I'm out skateboarding or relaxing while playing a video game.

Anyway, let's now start talking about the individual songs. One of the best songs is the first track on the album called Best You Ever. It has the most pop music feel to it and has the most memorable chorus. The second track called You're Good is slower, but sounds similar to some to UK artist Florrie.

Another very good song on this album is Fault Line. This song also has a relaxing feel to it. It's a song that you could listen to while lying on the beach. Bad Side, Heartbreak Now and the title track Hopeless Romantic are also tracks you should look out for.

There are a few songs that sound like '70s or '80s disco tracks. The most funky song in the entire album is Living a Lie. It's the fastest pace song and sounds different from the rest of the album. There are 14 tracks in total and there aren't many weak songs here.

Overall, Hopeless Romantic is a decent album even though it sounds much different to Michelle Branch's previous work. The songs have a skateboarding/surfing feel to them in my opinion. Personally, the album won't be able to surpass The Spirit Room, but at least Branch didn't sell out and mimic all of the commercial music we hear on the radio.

Verdict: 4/5

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Following in the footsteps of Chipotle, which just debuted preservative-free tortillas, Papa Johns has announced an ambitious new project that should entice health-conscious people who still like cheap pizza: organic toppings.

Dubbed the organics pilot program, the company is trying to cement itself as a leader in the clean eating revolution by testing out four, freshly sliced toppings in select restaurants across Lexington Kentucky. Customers can see if organic roma tomatoes, green peppers, yellow onions, and mushrooms fit their fancy. In conjunction with Green Bean Delivery, the pizza purveyor is sourcing the fresh veggiefrom farms in Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Oregon, California and Indiana. Sean Muldoon, the companys Chief Ingredient Officer (yes, thats an actual job title) said of the project: "Our customers want to know where their food comes from and how it is produced...At Papa John's, we are constantly looking at ways to meet the needs of our customers whether it's through our clean label initiative or testing organic produce."

Papa Johns is also rolling out a gluten-free crust in Los Angeles, Nashville, St. Louis and Phoenix, according to Fortune.

This is all catered toward a larger market trend; the organic food industry posted a sales record of $43.5 billion in 2015, and Fortune reports that half of American households have organic produce in the fridge. Papa Johns is seizing on an investment opportunity, and has been for a while: In 2016, the company announced the elimination of synthetic and artificial food colors, preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup across its entire menu.

Papa Johns enjoys trumpeting itself as the country's healthiest pizza chain. As customers are increasingly drawn to healthy eating, the claim appears to make sense.

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Sam Blum is a News Staff Writer for Thrillist. He's also a martial arts and music nerd who appreciates a fine sandwich and cute dogs. Find his clips in The Guardian, Rolling Stone, The A.V. Club and Vice. He's on Twitter @Blumnessmonster.

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Meditation helps kids perform in school Miami Herald The Quiet Time Program, using the Transcendental Meditation technique (TM), has been shown to reliably reduce mental and physiological stress, create orderly brain functioning, and promote development of intelligence, creativity, and problem solving.

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Ayahuasca, a powerful South American hallucinogen often consumed as a tea to take users on spiritual journeys has similar effects to meditation.

Researchers in Barcelona have found that taking ayahuasca leads to traits seen in experienced meditators such as increases in openness and decentering.

Amanda Feilding of the UK-based Beckley Foundation says decentering is the ability to objectively observe ones thoughts and feelings without associating them with identity.

Ayahuasca tea contains DMT, a chemical which causes intense LSD-like trips.

Its pretty powerful stuff one user on Erowid says, I was transported to that extremely alien-like realm that I had been to so many times before. I felt like I was being schooled on existence. A teacher entity that seemed to have some sort of almost condescending power over me was trying to convince me that they constructed our reality completely

Researcher Jordi Riba is monitoring brain activity in depressed people after using ayahuasca and found that the drug actually changes activity in the brain.

One study with 17 depressed volunteers showed a decrease in activity in areas of the brain which tend to be overactive in conditions such as depression and anxiety.

Boris Johnson pulls out of Russia visit following chemical attack in Syria

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Ed Miliband lipsynced to A-ha's Take On Me and dressed as Kanye West

David Nutt, the director of the neuropsychopharmacology unit at Imperial College London, says that people struggling with depression or addiction are locked into patterns by their brains control centres.

Nutt says, Psychedelics disrupt that process so people can escape.

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(MENAFN Editorial) Ananda Yog Ashram Trust successfully organized two days musical Yog Mahotsav at Laxman Maidan in Dungarpur, Rajasthan headed by Yog Guru Swami Ganeshanand Jee on the first and second of April 2017. With its whole sole aim in spreading awareness for the power of Yoga and Meditation, the camp was a grand success in the city. Ananda Yog Ashram Trust is the name always known for providing the most pleasurable Yoga learning sessions. Being headed by Yog Guru Swami Ganeshanand Jee, the Yog Ashram Trust has benefitted many with its Yoga and meditation lessons. From time to time the trust organizes Yog Mahotsav in various parts of the country and not only this, the special Yoga sessions are also organized abroad for the devotees of Swami Ji. This time the trust organized Yog festival at Dungarpur Rajasthan. Organized under the supervision of city council of Dungarpur the festival was a grand success. People of the city actively participated in the festival both in the first day and second day of the event.

The venue for Yog Mahotsav was Laxman Maidan Dungarpur and the festival was organized under the supervision of Mr. K.K Gupta the Chairman of the city council of Dungarpur. Thousands of devotees actively participated in the two days event which was organized at the heart of the city. Yoga leads a person towards mental peace. A healthy body is a key to happiness in life and yoga helps the body to remain healthy always, preached Swami Ji to people during the Mahotsav.

'The two days Yog Mahotsav at Dungarpur was a grand success with the participants not only from the city but the devotees of Swami Ganeshanand Jee from various parts of Rajasthan also witnessed the grand event. Under the guidance of Swami Ji and the perfect coordination of the city council, Dungarpur Yog Mahotsav became another memorable event of the trust. With the promise to organize another Yog Festival in the city soon the Mahotsav concluded on a positive note. Devotees were overwhelmed by the Yoga techniques of Swami Ji and promised to implement Yoga in their daily life schedule," concluded the PR Manager of the Ananda Yog Ashram Trust at the end of the conversation.

The Ananda Yog Ashram Trust is a renowned organization that is engaged in spreading and imparting yoga and meditation lessons. Swami Ganeshanand Jee is the founder of the trust. Swami Ji is actively engaged to explore his spiritual plan and vision of the trust to the millions of aspirants from the globe. Ananda Yog Ashram Trust' is created to facilitate the spiritual, health, education Related activities to the aspirants. The trust is managing several projects for the mankind benefits. Some projects are Health Care Activities, Free Yoga Camps, Education, Disaster Management, Old Age Home, Ayurveda, Gausala, and Rehabilitation.

Media Contact Company Name: Ananda Yoga Ashram Trust Contact Person: Swami Ganeshanand Email: Phone: 91 - 9910118333 / 9811265730 Address:Tughlakabad Extension, Opposite: Tara Apartments City: New Delhi State: Delhi Country: India Website: http://www.swamiganeshanand.com/

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First volume of letters to Bapu published by Ashram | Ahmedabad NYOOOZ NYOOOZ The ambitious project of transcribing these letters into 20 volumes will take a decade, according to Sabarmati Ashram director Tridip Suhrud.The first volume has been brought out by a team of editors, which include Suhrud, Megha Todi and Kinnari Bhatt ...

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There was a very good turnout for the belated St. Patricks happy hour celebration on Friday, March 31 at Beef OBradys hosted by Debbie Poat.

Restaurant owner Bob Chrushch generously supplied plenty of delicious food. His staff provided great service. As a thank you service to all Carolina Forest communities, Bob will have Friday family nights at his restaurant.

The Architectural Review Board meets Thursday, April 6 and 20, at 9 a.m.

Thursday, April 6 and May 4, the board of directors meets at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12, the lake committee meets at 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 13, is the ladies dinner at 5:30 p.m. in Fowler Dining Room at the Grand Strand campus of Horry Georgetown Technical College in The Market Common, 920 Crabtree Lane. International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach is preparing it. Enjoy a three-course chicken dinner, BYOB for $16 cash only, including tax and gratuity.

Hostesses Janice C. and Donna O. received the maximum 50 responses allowed by the restaurant but will gladly place you on their waiting list.

Saturday, April 15, from 11 a.m. 1 p.m., is the childrens Easter egg hunt hosted by Irene Gifford and her daughter, Jessica Buttles. Each child should bring an Easter basket for the egg hunt, which will be rain or shine at the clubhouse.

There will be finger foods, refreshments, activities and a visit with the Easter bunny. Call or text Irene to RSVP by April 8 with each childs gender and age.

Check with board of directors member Rich Carlson whether the finance committee will meet Monday, April 24 or Tuesday, April 25 for the time.

The social committee meets Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. and welcomes new members.

Friday, April 28, from 7-11 p.m., special guest Jo Ann Tufo will perform as infamous Pirate Wife Anne Bonny followed by happy hour at our the clubhouse. It will be an entertaining evening of comedy and laughter. Bring your own beverage and glasses. The social committee will provide snacks.

Plantation Lakes popular free water aerobics classes for men and women needs some new leaders and subs for this summers classes.

The great news is that Diane and Jen will be leading classes again this summer. Diane is looking to recruit new leaders now, to keep this wonderful sport and social activity going.

Morning classes will be from 8:45 9:45 a.m. Monday - Friday. Jen will lead the Tuesday and Thursday 4 -5 p.m. classes. Diane will lead the Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning classes. New leaders are needed for Tuesday and Thursday morning classes. Call Diane at 843-236-2332 if you can lead any of these time slots. Classes are from May 29 Labor Day.

Gerry and Joyce are enthusiastically helping to organize plans for the new season. There is no sign up for everyone attending classes. Just arrive with two water noodles and some hand water weights to have a great time.

April 8 at 2 p.m. and April 9 at 11 a.m., Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers will play baseball against University of Louisianas Ragin Cajuns at Springs Brooks Stadium.

April 21 at 6 p.m., April 22 at 2 p.m. and April 23 at 1 p.m., they will play a home game against Georgia Southern University.

AARPs final free tax preparation assistance days at Carolina Forest Library are Thursday, April 6 and 13 from 10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

Saturday Zumba class from May 1-31 at Carolina Forest Recreation Center from 10 -11 a.m. still has available openings. Call 843-915-7873. Adults age 18 and older are welcome.

Saturday, April 8, Carolina Forest Recreation Center will have an Easter egg scramble from 9 a.m. - noon for children up to age 12 at the PAL playground behind the library.

Saturday, April 15, is the Beautify Carolina Forests next litter pick up. Call 843-340-3540 to confirm the date and time. Meet at the recreation center. President and Plantation Lakes resident Richard and wife Lucinda Skrip welcome new volunteers.

Wednesday, April 19, the Carolina Forest Civic Association meets at 6 p.m. Ray Fontaine, director of the Horry County Council on Aging, will speak about the new senior center planned near the recreation center.

Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., is the Earth Day at the Bay rain or shine free festival at Ocean Bay Middle School, 905 International Drive.

Enjoy music, a plant sale, organic food, recycled jewelry, environmental exhibits, earth activities, crafts and demos.

A Bowl for Babies glow party fundraiser event benefitting the March of Dimes sponsored by Myrtle Beach Bowl at 101 Gray Ave., and Tire Towne is Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. - noon.

Email us at friendpa@aol.com about events, meetings, personal or neighborhood news. Many thanks and have a great week.

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