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Hello and welcome to The Compost Bin. I'm Compostwoman and I live with my family in rural Herefordshire. We have nearly four acres of garden and woodland, all managed organically, which we share with Chickens, Cats, Guinea Pigs and assorted wildlife. We also grow a lot of our own food, run courses in all sorts of things and make a lot of compost!
I work as an environmental educator, lecturer, writer and Forest School leader at Moors Wood . I am a Master Composter and have spent the last 11 years as a volunteer Community Compost adviser with Garden Organic and my local Council. I offer talks and run workshops and events where we talk about compost, veg growing, chicken keeping, cooking, preserving and sustainable living. We also make crafts and have fun.
We try to live a more self sufficient lifestyle here, as best we can, while still having a comfortable life and lots of fun. To learn more about us click on the About Compostwoman tab and remember to click on the photos to make them full size!
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Zero Waste Week - update
Not much stuff for the Landfill bin so far ( hurrah!)
Before and after photos will follow at the end of Zero Waste Week - but am too busy decluttering to post any now!
How are you all getting on? Any tips to share?
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Ah, progress! Just reading about it is still making me tired.ReplyDelete
Imagine how I feel, then! Lol.ReplyDelete
It's a job but doesn't it feel good when it's finished? And giving stuff away to people who can use it ... well, it's so nice! Great job!ReplyDelete
- Clare - EcoFriendlyLink8 September 2012 at 06:25
I am extremely impressed! When I read your original post, I thought you'd manage to de-clutter one room, maybe two if you were really determined. But all this WOW! Well done!ReplyDelete
When I scan your original post, i assumed you'd manage to de-clutter one space, perhaps 2 if you were extremely determined.www.compostbins.net.au/ReplyDelete
Hello! Thank you for reading my blog and for commenting. I try to reply as quickly as I can and I really appreciate your interest in my life and doings here in The Compost Bin.


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There are quite a lot of people who go to gun ranges knowing that they may shoot accurately, but they do not know how to protect their ears in the event that there are many loud sounds around them. The ear protection that you use will help you ensure you have ears that hear when you leave the range, and you will help protect others if you have brought a set of ear plugs that others may use. This article explains how ear protection will serve you when you are practicing at the range. If you want to read up on some specific products, we advise to check out the shooting hearing protection reviews.
#1: The Gun Range Is Loud
The gun range is a loud place where you must ensure you have ear protection when you arrive. Going on the range is loud, and you must have ear protection on before you begin your exercises. Each person who wishes to take shots at the range must have their ears covered from the pops of all the guns, and you will find it simple to protect your ears when you slide in a simple earplug. The plugs you purchase will be quite basic, and they may fit your ear in just seconds.
#2: How Do You Cover Your Ears?
You may cover your ears with a large headphone, and you must ensure you have chosen something that will fit over your ear completely. You may not know which size will fit you, but you may find one that works quite well. There are several different options when you are searching for a new style of ear protection, and you may choose headphones that work in a number of settings.
#3: Small Ear Plugs
You may choose small ear plugs that you shove into your ear before you shoot, and you will find them quite simple to use because they pull in and out your ear. You my pack them in to ensure you have protection, and they are soft on your ears. They will help you when you have problems with your ears being uncomfortable, and you must ensure you have kept a few sets on you so that you are not without them at any time. Do not go to the range with a few spare sets that you may loan to others around you.
#4: Electronics
You may use electronics when you are protecting your ears, and you will find the noise canceling properties of the earplugs will help keep your ears safe. You will hear nothing when you are shooting, and you will avoid the loud noises that happen around you as you are shooting. You must be as focused as possible, and you must have a look at the way the plugs are shaped. You will find one that fits your ear, takes regular batteries and protects your hearing.
Wearing ear protection at the gun range is important, and you must ensure you have them in at all times. You are protecting your hearing, and you will find it much easier to have successful shooting practice.

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Last Summer while scrolling the gram I came upon an illustration of a little brown girl in a yellow dress who running, mouth open, screaming with the caption "My feet are running to speak the truth in love to everyone I meet." I had such a connection to the image I googled everything on the artist and later fell in love with her other illustrations many showing the beauty of black women and girls. My favorite, a little girl nestled between her moms legs and she gets her hair done. Her art is a dash of self -love that I needed and wanted to share.
Profession: Writer/Illustrator/Designer/Speaker
What have you done for you lately? Self-care is super important to me. I hired a personal trainer, regular visits to the spa for massage and facials, but I LOVE doing my own at home facials!
NoireCare Practices: Sometimes we are so caught up with fashion and makeup that we really never get down to the root of what makes us beautiful as women. I personally think you have to dig a little deeper and start with beautifying your spirit, soul, and body. Too many times we glam up the outside, while the inside is a HOT MESS of uncontrolled, unexpressed, emotions, blame, self-hate, low self-esteem and no sense of self or self-confidence. I will be the first one to say that, "I ain't HARDLY PERFECT," but I am always working on getting my mind right. Meditation and prayer are key for me. Saying and thinking right thoughts about who I am as a person, my big boobs, and strange hair. Loving myself so that I can be able to love others from a place of healing.
Who or what introduced you to it? My mom and my aunts!
Did you grow up witnessing your mom or other female elders practicing self-care? Oooh yes indeed!! My mom was beautiful. She made her clothes and ours. She made her own makeup and styled her own wigs and hair. The way a woman carries herself says a lot about her, was what we were taught.
Every little black girl who has light or dark skin, who has big, short, long, fluffy, tightly coiled or
straight hair needs to see herself beautifully illustrated in a book!
Is your art a reflection of your love and care of self? Yes it really, really is!! As a woman of color growing up I didn't see myself on TV or in fashion magazines. It was the late 60's and Essence hadn't hit the stands yet. Dianne Carol was just becoming a star. When you don't see yourself in the media you begin to believe that you are invisible and this can be very damaging to the human spirit and soul. This "Invisibleness" that I felt started at 4 or 5 and grew with me way into my early 30's. I was introduced to a book that came out in 1963 called, " The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats. It would be the first of a few children's books that would have a black child as the star of the book. I remember how it made me feel. I felt like someone saw. Peter was beautiful and brown just like Vanessa and it empowered me so much and I want to do the same for girls and boys of color. There is a great need for illustrators to create characters that reflect not only white children but beautiful gorgeous brown babies. Making them the star or the hero. I get to do this every single day and it's a part of my purpose here on the earth. I want to draw children that make brown parents and the children that they read to proud.
I know many artists who say their art is therapy, is this a sentiment that
you also share? My art is therapy for me in so many ways. I get to say what I want to say with a picture and it's true, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Sometimes I can say more with an illustration then I could ever say with mere words.
usI've seen your illustrations beautifully reflect a myriad of faces. How important is it for you to be able to illustrate and include faces that resemble yours and those of your family members? I stated this before, but I so want us to get it. It's so important! Every little black girl who has light or dark skin, who has big, short, long, fluffy, tightly coiled or straight hair needs to see themselves beautifully illustrated in a book! That Blond hair and blue eyes aren't all that is beautiful. So it's SUPER important for me to show beautiful brown girls being strong, smart, and funny. Show them being kind, brave and lovable. This is my way of giving them back the power.
What do you want your daughter, nieces, and other girls to learn from you about self-care and self-love? Babygirls, you can't love anyone until you love yourself. It's like trying to pour water from an empty bottle into an empty glass. It just can't be done! First see clearly yourself and the fact that you matter and that you are valuable and precious and that others should view you as such and if they can't see your value and that you matter than that person is a danger
to you and themselves and you need to get as far away from them as possible.
I believe in our homes having sacred spaces. What do you think our homes need a little bit more of? Owning our own feelings and our broken places. Less blame and shame and more listening and empathy towards each other.
A quote, verse, song or piece of inspiration that is your go to?
For I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are your works and
my soul knows it very well. Ps 139:13-14
You can see follow Vanessa and her work via IG @vanessabrantleynewton and her website


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The Emotional Intelligence Activity Kit
50 Easy and Effective Exercises for Building EQ
Authors: Adele B. Lynn, Janele R. Lynn
Pub Date: October 2015
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People with high emotional intelligence don't just make the workplace more pleasant and collaborative. EQ directly impacts business results as well.
Knowing how to manage emotions, empathize with different perspectives, forge genuine relationships, and lead and inspire others are skills proven to boost the bottom line. The link is so strong that even former skeptics see EQ as a powerful way to achieve performance measures.
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When you say "nursery rhyme," we usually think of those tunes played in a kindergarten or during a children's party. They're repetitive and probably don't mean anything, right?Nursery rhymes for kids are short stories written in rhymes that are usually sung in catchy tunes. Have you noticed how mothers sing lullabies to their children? Or […]READ MORE
It's a rite of passage for everyone growing up to memorize a dozen or so nursery rhymes along with our siblings and classmate. The list of nursery rhymes we could recite from the top of our heads along with the actions they come with seem very natural to many kids and adults up to today.These […]READ MORE


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My love of the water is from the moment I went under a wave in the ocean, came up for air and felt more alive and present than ever before. Underwater; people are different, people can no longer hold onto their mannerisms, their mask falls away whether from fear, panic or the shock of having to keep composure in a strangely dark place. It reveals something, something I find personally beautifully strange and intimate. If you're interested in an underwater shoot whether a model, a brand or an art director please get in touch.
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I decided to give Amazon Affiliate another hack since deciding to make more of an effort to stream and less of an effort to jizz in buttholes that aren't mine.
Here's what happens when you click an Affiliate's link:
Please note that if you do not live in the US, UK, or Canada, I cannot receive affiliate income from your purchases. Sorry :(
The "!command" after each link is the command that will work in chat to display the link, should you feel so inclined to answer a new chat-goer who asks about my goodies.
What's that? You don't give a damn what I use? You just wanna get your shopping done and let Amazon kick me a little piece of that action without any cost to you? Beautiful and sensible, my friend.
If you use Amazon Coins to purchase packs on Hearthstone (not judgment for playing constructed, live your life.) Additionally, if you buy any digital items (say you have a Kindle, or play other games), I cannot build links to point at those purchases. If you buy Amazon Coins, though, then I can.
It's like working at a gas station and applying a coupon to a gift card purchase, so someone can buy cheaper cigarettes with the gift card.
The core components of the machine that makes streaming possible for me. Unplug external cables and that's everything on this list.
My nice monitor, microphone, cameras, green screen, fight stick, and assorted other gadgets which are not as commonly thought about as being necessary.
I seldom discuss my health habits on stream, but this is the core "set" of supplements that I consider taking every day and would recommend to others. Except primrose oil.
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NASA at VIRginia International Raceway
NASA - Mid Atlantic Region
Entries will begin to be accepted at the track at 6PM Thursday and will continue throughout open Registration hours. All Friday activities have openings and so do all Race Groups and TT. Please email email@example.com to inquire about availability of space in other groups. Online pre-registration is now closed. Go to: http://www.nasaracing.net/may-20-22-2016-vir/ for info regarding gate procedures, instructions, schedule and more.
Welcome to registration for HYPERFEST!
For 2016 we are excited to be back at VIR! This will be our 15th annual Hyperfest, and this year we are adding the Tire Track Ultimate Track Car Challenge (UTCC) presented by Grassroots Motorsports Magazine to the mix! We can't wait!
The NASA portion of the event is for three days, UTCC is on Friday, and Hyperfest is the spectator portion on Saturday. Hyperfest will involve every square inch of VIR with on track and off track activities for all ages. Racing, vendors, drifting shows/contests, helicopter rides, expanded children's area, contests with prizes, music and more are part of this one of a kind event. Thousands of spectators will be watching you on track! Go to hyper-fest.com for more info about hyperfest activities on Saturday.
Please read all of the below very carefully as this is a special event with procedures and policies that differ from the regular NASA-MA events.
Early bird pricing ended May 6.
**If your group is noted as full below, please sign up for the waiting list. We do tend to get several off the wait list with the normal cancellations and additions of instructors, and chances are particularly good for getting a spot if you can get last minute notification (1-2 days before the event)**
OG Racing is continuing as a 2016 sponsor for NASA Mid-Atlantic, and we are very grateful! Thanks to their help, we are able to offer the below prices until two weeks prior to the event. Prices will go up to their regular amount on May 6 at midnight for all Saturday/Sunday activities including Sprint Races, HPDE and Time Trial.
REFUND/CREDIT POLICY FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT***. The refund/credit policy for all entrants (Racers, HPDE, Time Trials, Test and Tune, and Open Track) is as follows: In order for an entrant to receive a full credit OR a refund subtract the $30 cancellation fee, we must receive a notice of cancellation by ten days prior to the event. All cancellations MUST be received by Tuesday May 10 by 6PM with no exceptions.
Super Competition School (email your experience to email@example.com if interested). If you are accepted and pass the school, you can race on the weekend.
Instructor Clinic (Must have approximately 30 track days at a variety of tracks to register. Email email@example.com with questions)
Test and Tune for licensed racers
Open Practice for advanced drivers and instructors
Ultimate Track Car Challenge (by invitation only from GRM and participants will be emailed the registration link)
HPDE (1-4); 4 sessions per day
Time Trial: 4 sessions per day
Double Sprint races for all race classes
Hyperdrives: 8 sessions on Patriot course on Saturday. Link to register will be posted ASAP at hyper-fest.com.
RACERS: Choose Supersize Test/Tune/Racing for three day special price. Choose Race entry plus Supersize TT if you want to add Time Trial to your entry at a special price. Race licenses are valid from Jan to Dec. and you must have a 2016 NASA license for this event. You may use a current license from another approved sanctioning body to apply for your NASA license. Please renew/apply prior to coming to the track. E-mail Beth Dunnivant at email@example.com for licensing info. PLEASE CHECK YOUR CAR INFO WHEN REGISTERING TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE SELECTING CORRECT CAR IN YOUR PROFILE WITH A TRANSPONDER NUMBER. If you do not submit the correct info with your entry or you do not get the info to the registrar by the Wednesday prior to the event when online registration closes, you will be charged $25 at the track. PLEASE HAVE ALL NEEDED INFORMATION WHEN YOU SUBMIT THE BELOW FORM ONLINE. TX rental is last
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HPDE: HPDE slots will likely sell out by 4 weeks prior due to the popularity of this event. You will have 4 daily HPDE sessions on Saturday and Sunday (2 25 minute sessions and 2 20 minute sessions per day approximately). HPDE 1 and most HPDE 2 (unless HPDE 2 solo) are automatically assigned an Instructor. If you have run as HPDE 2 solo, please put that in your admin notes. Experience will be verified. HPDE 3 (Advanced) drivers are not assigned an instructor. If you are new to NASA please email email@example.com if you have questions about which group is most appropriate. Please list your driving experience in your profile. If you are an advanced student (no instructor needed) and want Friday track time at a reduced price (with your Sat/Sun entry), please select the Supersize option.
Competition School (Friday): Students must have approval from Chris Cobetto to attend, and please e-mail your experience to firstname.lastname@example.com. On Friday, entrants will receive over two hours of track time, practice race drills/standing and rolling starts, and will have a mini race. Classroom instruction and a panel of licensed racers for question/answer sessions are also provided. Please register to race if that is your intention if you pass. Email email@example.com any questions about the licensing process.
Hyperdrive (Saturday): Hyperdrives will be on the Patriot Course on Saturday. There will be several sessions available and you can register for more than one session. No membership is required. Please go to www.hyper-fest.com to register. A Hyperdrive is one track session plus classroom for $50. Drivers are assigned an instructor. This is intended for those new to the sport although intermediate drivers may also participate. You do not have to be a member to participate.
Instructor Clinic (Friday): To enroll in the clinic, you must have 30 track days or your experience can be reviewed by Jeff Curtis. If you pass the clinic and want to instruct that weekend, please go ahead and register to do so. There is a separate line item for that. Questions? Email our Chief Instructor Jeff Curtis at firstname.lastname@example.com
All drivers are responsible for any track damage that is the result of their actions on or off the track and will be financially responsible for repair/replacement of damaged track property.
Contacts: Registration questions: firstname.lastname@example.com. Hyperfest Event and NASA questions: firstname.lastname@example.com. Licensing questions: firstname.lastname@example.com. Time Trial questions: email@example.com
For more details, visit https://nasaproracing.com/events/2290


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Calming Dog Anxiety / Stress relief
We offer natural options for helping calm dog's separation anxiety or just anxiety in general. Separation anxiety in dogs can show itself throw symptoms such as excessive salivation, whining, barking and destroying stuff. This is an aid while you train your dog as it is not a long-term solution.


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Final Preparations for Your Trip:
- MAKE PHOTOCOPIES OF ALL PASSPORTS AND KEEP THOSE SEPARATE– LEAVE A COPY OF PASSPORT AT HOME AND TAKE A COPY WITH YOU INCASE THEY GET LOST OR STOLEN. Another idea is to take cell phone photos of each of them and keep the photos on your phone.
- Know the phone number of your accommodation so that you can give it to others back home— You have to provide it to the CI Government on your embarkation card you receive on the airplane. The Villa "Name" will suffice for address—but also know in which District you are located: Cayman Kai, Rum Point, Northside, East End, Cottage, etc. The villa or condo phone number should be on your confirmation form. It should be on your confirmation. If you can't find it—e-mail me (firstname.lastname@example.com).
- Know the name and number of your on-island property or condo manager. Again, on the confirmation form. Most all of the villas have DSL internet–but if yours doesn't, you can set up a temporary dial-up connection (http://www.cw.ky/internet/products/visitor-services/easy-access/). Almost all of the USA cell carriers now work in the Cayman islands (Verizon is the weakest to function here). You can, however, rent a mobile phone. You can do that through www.emptysuitcases.com, buy one ($50) at the grocery store (with some free minutes), OR go downtown to Cable & Wireless and rent one from them (http://www.cw.ky/internet/products/visitor-services/temporary-mobile-daily-rentals/). The cell phones on the island are "pay-as-you-go," so you buy minutes in advance and can "top-up" at banks, convenience stores, grocery stores, etc.
- If you are a diver—please invest the small premium with DAN (Divers Alert Network) for insurance. This will protect you, should you have a dive accident and require evacuation. Over the years I have had a few guests require decompression in the Chamber at Georgetown hospital. Some of them through no fault of their own–some of them were dehydrated from drinking too heavily the night before. I think the annual family premium is $120.00; and the bill for recompression treatment on island is $6-8,000; Evacuation to Miami will run close to $25,000. I think it is better to be covered. www.diversalertnetwork.org. DAN is non-profit, research-based and operated in Durham, NC in conjunction with Duke University Medical Center.
Hospitals & Health Clinics
- We have a 911 system on the island that is address-linked; so even if you forget the address of your home–the 911 people should know it. We have 2 hospitals on the island–the public (Georgetown Hospital) and private (Chrissie Tomlinson Hospital) are both near each other on Walker's Road– drive from east part of island–straight to end of runway and go straight through the stoplight–(blue hospital signs)– about 1/2 mile towards Georgetown and they are on the left.
- In Northside–behind the Northside primary school (across from post office) we have a clinic with ambulance. if you have an emergency you can call 911 and ask them if someone is on call there– you could drive to it to save time (allergy, cuts, etc.)
- The Health Clinic in Savannah is new–and has the closest pharmacy to northside. I have personally used it for my children (ear infections) and they were very nice–receptionist was from New Jersey!
- Passports are required for all Americans going abroad—that includes all children, regardless of age. (http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html) The Cayman Islands didn't mandate this– it is the USA who requires a passport for RE-ENTRY!
- After arrival in Grand Cayman, the immigration agent will stick a small piece of white paper in your passport. You will need that piece of paper to prove you have paid the exit fee when departing. Just leave it where they stick it and there will be no problems. If you lose it, arrive at the airport early to fill out another one and pay the departure tax (again). For our family's trips–either my wife or I collects all the passports and keeps them together.
- If you are American, British, Canadian, a citizen of another Commonwealth country (with the exception of Bangladesh, Gambia, India, Jamaica, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Uganda) or a national of any of the following you will NOT require a Visa:
Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, China (peoples republic) citizens holding Hong Kong (SAR China) passports only, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Irish Republic, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & Venezuela.
If you have a doubt regarding whether you need a VISA– please click this link
Your Villa will provide a starter supply of toilet paper, facial tissue, a roll or two of paper towels and personal (facial) soaps for the bathroom. You need to bring your own shampoo, laundry detergent (high efficiency liquid please), dishwasher (also liquid) packets recommended, extra paper towels/toilet tissue, 13 gallon garbage bags (tall white kitchen size with yellow integral ties), lotions, soaps and toiletries. You also may want to buy some paper plates/napkins, etc…you may not want to do dishes on vacation! Grocery stores are closed on Sunday, so shop for groceries when you arrive. If you are using McCurley's tours, they will take you by the grocery store for a quick stop. Holiday/Sunday arrivals can contact www.caymanshoppers.com to pre-stock your villa as well. The convenience stores ("On the Run" Gas stations) can get you through the weekend. If you plan to grill out, know whether your villa has a propane or charcoal grill. If charcoal, buy a bag of briquettes, as well as lighter fluid and matches.
Your villa will have bed linens, washcloths and face/bath towels as well as beach towels. Most of the good dive operations will supply you with towels during your dive…so please don't take the bath/beach towels off the property; thanks. There will be enough towels for each bathroom, but you will want to do some laundry during the week.
Bring a small bottle of insect repellent, if you are going to eat at any o fthe many outdoor restaurant tables. If there is no breeze (rare) the bugs can be bothersome at dusk mostly…and it is better to be prepared.
Bring a basic First Aid kit. Bandages, antiseptic, Neosporin, etc., as well as any medicines, epi-pens, inhalers, etc., should be in this first aid kit.
Sunglasses, suntan lotion, aloe lotion (for the sunburned), bathing suits, wading shoes and a good hat.
Be certain everyone has a pair of hard-soled (rubber) stretchy nylon "wading/pool shoes." Even if the sand looks pure white…we wear them. Sea urchins, shell shards, etc. can all hurt the feet. I even wear them around the house (tile floors are hard on bare heels).
Regardless of season, bring a sweater or windbreaker just to be sure you have something if the wind or rain whips up. I only bring shorts year-round, but others may want at least one pair of trousers. Nice golf-shirts are acceptable at all restaurants. Women might bring a few light skirts/blouses. Most guests never wear half of the clothes they bring.
If you plan to snorkel, bring a mask that fits. Some of the places (Stingray City, Rum Point) are so shallow you may only need goggles, as they are easier to wear, carry, etc. But if you are going to be snorkeling a lot, go to a dive shop BEFORE you leave & invest in a mask that fits well– and scrub the inside and outside of the faceplates with Crest toothpaste to rid the glass of silicone residue and assist in keeping it fog-free (bring sea-drops for that too).
Don't over-pack. It is so easy to do, but try to carry a days worth of casual clothes as carry-on in case your luggage gets misplaced on the way down for a day. If the worst happens, the "Treasure Chest" gift shop at Rum Point has clothes and Chisholm's/Fosters grocery stores have toiletries.
Almost all stores (specifically grocery stores) are closed on Sundays.
If you are arriving on Sunday (or a holiday)—you might consider having the villa pre-stocked with groceries. www.caymanshoppers.com does a nice job. We also havewww.ezshop.ky. Either will need to know your manager's name/number (from your confirmation) in order to be let into the villa before you arrive (he already knows most of them).
Some guest will bring a frozen tenderloin or steaks in a cooler. Make sure any meat is still wrapped in the USDA inspected wrapper. No dry Ice (airline restriction)
DO NOT bring fruits or vegetables in your luggage.
Regardless of what it says on the Cayman Customs form you receive on the plane–
Each Adult (18 yrs old or older) is allowed:
(1) LITER Spirits; OR
(4) LITERS Wine ( FIVE 750ml bottles); OR
(1) Case of 12 oz Beer.
Arrival Procedures:
The airlines hand out both a Cayman Immigration form and a family customs declaration. You should fill out both before you land. Notice two things; your flight number and that they write their dates as DD/MM/YY, not MM/DD/YY. You are staying at a "private guest house". Write down the villa name and district where it is located, as well as phone number.
Upon arrival, you will be directed to the embarkation area. Proceed through the queue on the left. Although it moves slowly at first, once the Cayman nationals on your flight have gone through…the officers in the lines on the right will wave you over to the Nationals line! There, you will need to show the Cayman Immigration Official your passport and both forms. Once processed, you go to your right, and claim your luggage as it comes off the conveyor (the carts are plentiful and free, so no need to hurry). Grab some free brochures/literature from the Cayman Cottage-looking welcome desk. You then get in a customs line (on left) for "nothing to declare", unless you are bringing in more than the allowed items stated on the Caymanian customs card. You allowed (duty free) a case of beer or 5 bottles (750ml each) of wine or 1 liter bottle of spirits per adults (over 18). You can pay duty and bring in more than this. Just be prepared for about 30-40 minutes of delay.
After processing, take your bags/cart out the door to the left, to the covered curb. If you have contracted McCurley's Tours (for your rental car) to take you to your villa, look for one of their Tan Toyota vans. If you have rented a car, park your bags/cart to the left of the circle, and whichever person will be driving should walk to their left about 150yds to the car rental "strip mall" (about 10 car rental shops) right across the street from the airport. NEED A CELLPHONE while on island? Right to the left of the exit doors is a small giftshop outside the airport that sells $50 cell phones that you can "top-up" with minutes while on island. Actually a good deal. Andy's rental cars are in a new building directly across the parking lot from the arrival doors (on the right). If you need cash at this time, there is an ATM machine just inside the double glass door to the Departure Area (where the ticket counters are) right next to the traffic circle outside of the arrival gate. You can get either CI$ or US$ from your U.S. ATM card!
Drive on the Left!
Departure Procedures:
The best plan is to call the airline on the morning of your departure to be sure your plane is on time. Then, plan your day around dropping the bags off (checking them in) exactly 3 hours early, go have lunch/shop in town (10 minutes away), turn in the rental car (across the street) after lunch and walk to the departure lounge. When you drop off your bags (2-3 hrs early), use the short term pay-parking lot across from the airport. It only cost CI$2.00/hour, and you won't be there more than 20-60 minutes checking in, and then you can drive to lunch.
If you park your car out in front of the airport and leave it, they will attach an iron "boot" to your tire (fine required). If you do need their (sky cap) services; use them, as they are always polite and will get your heavy bags to the front of the line (pretty much just $2-3/bag, as in the states). The counters open about 3 hours prior to the flight departures.
Have some local CI$1 or $5 paper currency with you for the parking ticket machine located next to the arrival gate– (only CI$ accepted) you need to have your ticket paid for BEFORE you try to exit the lot– CI$2/hour
You need to have the little white immigration card from your arrival form in order to depart. If you have lost it, ask an offer for a new one to fill out.
There are duty-free shops in the departure lounge, where you can buy liquor, perfume, cigars, etc…at pretty nice prices.
This is a pretty good plan. If you check-in your luggage early (10-11AM), and you have a 2-3PM flight, you can easily arrive back at the car rental place and only be waiting 30 minutes in the departure lounge to board. Remember, there are no gates to run between! Just be sure you have a boarding pass (seat assignment) before you leave the airport for lunch. I personally go to the Sunset House, just south of Georgetown—so I can watch the planes land and be certain that my plane is actually here!
Please click my link at https://www.grandcaymanvillas.net/frequently-asked-questions/transportation/ for rental cars; McCurley's Tours pick ups, etc. If you are new to Cayman, consider the personal touch of McCurley's Tour/rental cars. If you need a van, contact Marshalls, Budget or one of the others.
If you are arriving privately; the private terminal is just south of the main terminal; so ask the rental car compnay to send someone with the car, try to arrnage the paperwork aghead of time, fax copy of licesnes, etc. to make things flow easier on arrival.
We will send you key package instructions with your final payment receipt.
Most villas have combination locksets now. You may receive a visit that afternoon from the on-island manager. You should call the manager (Phone number on your documents) when you arrive to let them know you are in. Refer to your paperwork please before asking about keys. Leave the keys in the villa when you depart. Just know what to do when you arrive so there are no problems (and call the manager first if you have an issue).
If you have any doubts, email us.
(Cayman Kai, Northside, Old Man Bay, Rum Point or East End)
Exit the Airport or Rental Car parking lot to the right. Look right first–Drive on the Left!! You are headed towards Northside or Eastern Districts (via Boddentown) in case you get lost right away and need to stop for directions.
After leaving the rental car parking lot, turn right (into left lane!!) proceed about ½ mile, take a left turn at the first "T" intersection (post office boxes on your left), you will then curve around to the right, and be driving parallel to the fenced runway, going southwest. Look to your right & you will see a large supermarket…Foster's Food Fair and other stores. Our Sam's Club is called "Priced Right" and is on the left end of this shopping center (no membership needed). Also a package store here too. This is one of three large supermarkets on the way to Northside. There is another beautiful supermarket , package store & shopping center two miles further (Hurley's), so if Fosters is too crowded, or you don't want to risk a right turn in heavy traffic just yet…don't worry; keep going. Newest one is in Savannah (Fosters)–about 5 more miles east.It is closer to the vilal so the ice cream won't melt as much!
Stay in the left lane and bear left at the 3-way "circle of death." –Proceed straight to the southwest end of the fenced runway (1/4 mile after Fosters..) Turn left. Mark your odometer. (look up to see planes landing!)
Proceed about 200 yards across the bottom of the runway and turn left on Crewe Road (of course not marked) going east towards Boddentown. It feels like you have just circled the runway! You will pass a gas station (I think it's a Texaco). You will stay on this road for a few miles…so relax regarding turns. Just stay in the left lane. When you come to traffic circles, just go around 180 degrees…proceeding east along the southern coast of the island towards "Boddentown" & "Points East".
Hurley's Grocery Store, Blockbuster, Toy Store, Pharmacy and Tortuga Liquors at Grand Harbour should be at approximately 2 miles on your odometer at a large traffic circle on the left (look for tall palm trees on your left and a pastel-colored, gingerbread shopping center). You can get off here to shop, check out the wave/skateboard park in back and then get right back on the road going left (east). There is a restaurant and sports bar behind the shopping center too.
We have just built (2008) a new "Eastern Arterial" roadway that cuts across the island to Savannah (saves about 5 minutes drive time or more during rush hour)– if you take the "Arterial"– just go 180 degrees around each circle heading east– when it dead ends– take a right towards Savannah (1 mile)– then at the intersection–take a left towards "East End, Boddentown, etc)– best for newcomers to just keep the ocean on the right and drive east.
In Savannah–we have a new "Countryside Shopping Center" with a large Fosters grocery, Thompson hardware, Wine/spirits shop, Subway, Wendy's, movie rental, AND A HEALTH CLINIC IN CASE ONE OF YOU GETS ILL (ATTACHED PHARMACY TOO)– Savannah Health Clinic I think.
You will follow this road all the way along the southern side of the island. Whether you take the arterial or the southern coastal road– Along the way, you will drive through the areas of Savannah , Newlands, Lower Valley and ultimately Boddentown (in Boddentown keep an eye to the left for Nina's "Beach Bubbles" shop and the Pirate Cave gift shop…8 miles on odometer). Stay within the speed limits (they are in MPH).
After clearing Boddentown , you will see beautiful blue water on your right as you drive about another 3 miles, and pass the Lighthouse Restaurant in a district called "Breakers". Lighthouse restaurant will be on your right (if the flags are up, he is open). You have gone approximately 11 miles so far. Watch your speeding on the island– they give expensive tickets.
One mile past the Lighthouse Restaurant (again, about 12 miles total to center of island), is the main North/South road of the island (Frank Sound Road). A left on this road takes you towards Northside/Cayman Kai/Rum Point/Old Man Bay. There is a fountain and sign post on the left. Alternatively, going straight here will take you to the East End.
If your villa is in Cayman Kai, Rum Point, Northside, Old Man Bay or Queens Highway:
Take the left turn (heading north). At the top of the island (2 miles north on this road)…you pass a small ESSO gas station– bearing left takes you to Cayman Kai, Rum Point & Northside. Turning right (after the gas station) takes you to Old Man Bay, the Queen's Highway and ultimatley East End.
If your villa is in East End (Cayman Castle, Cayman Chillin):
Do Not take the left turn above (heading north) and instead proceed straight ahead (east) along the southern coast of the island. The road will wind through Cottage, Half Moon Bay, past the blowholes and then into the village of East End. Just stay on this "island perimeter road" and you will end up heading north along the east coast. Watch the 25 mph limit. Colorful Paradise Villas first–then Compass Point & Ocean Frontiers; Cayman Castle & Guesthouse, then Tukka restaurant. Cayman Chillin' is just north of Tukka restaurant. Another mile or two you would be at the Morritts and Reef Resorts (Fosters grocery, "Waves" giftshop & some newer stores are across the street from them). The "Jacques Scott" liquor store is now also in the strip mall across from the Reef Resort. We have a new Italian Kitchen restaurant there as well.
If you kept driving north on this road in east end—you would drive past Morritt's and The Reef timeshare resorts on the northeast tip of the island— and then onto the Queen's Highway towards (west), through Old Man Bay and onto Rum Point & Cayman Kai. There is only one exterior road around the island—so you would really have to try to get lost!
Please click ACTIVITIES for a list of fun things.
I would say the favorite things many of my family guests have done include:
Having a private stingray city trip/snorkeling trip with www.boatsandbutlers.com ; www.caymanluxurycharters.com
Stingray City trip on Red Sail Sport's 65' Catamaran www.redsailcayman.com
Having a cook/chef cook a meal in their villa. Our # 1 chef is Mise En Place at www.catering.ky and our #1 cook is Rosie Paris at firstname.lastname@example.com . Schedule them early in your stay, as you may want them to come back!
Having David Wolfe Photograph your family (Click this link)
Being picked-up at the airport by McCurley's Tours with rental car (s) waiting at the villa.
Having the villa pre-stocked by www.caymanshoppers.com
Dinner at the Lighthouse restaurant
Ordering original Cayman Artworks from Hannah Cook (www.hannahcook.com) to be carried from Cayman or shipped back to home for framing there!
Dinner at Tukka in east end. Brunch on Sundays is great on their porch.
Shopping at "Beach Bubbles" in Boddentown (hand made soaps, jewelry, ornaments, etc.)
Spa Treatment at the Ritz or Westin Spa
Renting kayaks, cribs, bicycles, etc from www.emptysuitcases.com
Rum Point any morning/afternoon (Except Sunday- too crowded with boats; go to Tukka in East End for their Sunday brunch!)
Snorkel Safari (jet ski safari) at Morritt's Tortuga Timeshare Resort
Kiteboarding with www.oceanfrontiers.com
Half-day Fishing Trip ( I prefer reef fishing to deep-sea; better odds; Call Captain Herman at 345-917-3779) (He picks you up at Morritts dock and if you are lucky..can cook for you too!)
G-Kart racing on Cayman's new track behind CUC near the airport.
A pleasant walking trek through the Queen's Botanical Gardens (nearby)
Taking the kid's to the Turtle Farm (Boatswain's Beach) on 7MB (this is last for a reason-$$$ and a hike).
There is a shorter 9 hole course at "Britannia" with alternate tee boxes and a softer "Cayman" ball. This is probably the only golf I might consider with kids- reasonably priced, fun and easy.
Personally, I can play golf at home, on better courses, for less money and headaches– I leave my clubs at home. The clear blue water and warm sand is why I came this far for vacation! There is a championship golf course planned for the east end of the island– it won't start for a few years.
I would personally stay away from Rum Point on Sundays/Holidays until 5-6PM. If you have rented a home nearby– I would take a trip to 7MB that day– or go to Tukka's restaurant in east end for brunch–then to Morritts or the Reef Resort in the east end for the afternoon ( www.thereef.com or www.morritts.com ) or to the Botanical Gardens. Sundays most everything (except restaurants and bars) is closed in town– usually there are no cruise ships either– so it is nice to visit town and the beaches. The Reef and Morritts resorts have pools, beaches, watersports, bars and lounge chairs– enjoy the peace and quiet of the east end.
If you have any thoughts of importing or using illegal drugs on Grand Cayman; I would strongly advise you to abandon that course of action. We have a big prison. This is a Crown Colony; and the US and UK have treaties recognizing the lawful imprisonment of each other's citizens for certain offenses. You will be a guest of the Cayman Islands for a long time if caught. Just getting to trial (for drugs specifically) takes 3-9 months–
Drunk Driving is also a bad idea— the BAC (Blood-Alcohol Content) tolerances are lower (.08) and penalties stiffer. If you run off the road in Cayman–there are usually big sharp rocks on one side and the ocean on the other– best to be on your game to drive here.
CONVENIENCE TIPS (Live/look like a Local):
Fresh Fish for the grill. Pack a small cooler with whenever you go into town. When in Georgetown, look at the waterfront right where Mary's Street terminates at the sea (Hammerhead's Bar) and you will see a couple of umbrellas with 4-5 fishermen selling fresh fish on the shore. They are fresh-caught…and ask to see everything in their coolers as well. Snapper, Grouper, Wahoo, and Yellowtail are the best fish…. Click this link (www.cmlor.com/tools/grand-cayman-webcam.aspx ) to see the live webcam of the fish market! By having the cooler, you can shop in Georgetown or go to the Turtle Farm and don't have to race back to the Northside. Closer by, some afternoons the fishermen in the Northside are cleaning fish at the public pier/ramp next to "Over the Edge" in Old Man Bay too (about 1PM-2PM). Lastly– Karen Forbes, who owns the Texaco station in East End– runs the fish fry on Sundays and can help out too sometimes 925-7439.
Visit any Beach. While (technically) property owners own their land to the high water mark, all of the hotels, condos and resorts want you to visit them. Specifically; Rum Point, The Reef Resort, Morritt's Tortuga, The Westin & Hyatt, Sunset House, Marriott, Treasure Island, etc…welcome you to swim on their beach, use their restaurants, bars, watersports, etc…They may not want you using their lounge chaises however. There are also public beaches all around the island that the local Caymanians rarely use. They are usually pristine, and have some facilities. Do not feel like an outsider on this island. The people are friendly and want you to have a good time. The only look you might get is if you use a ton of water at their shower (water is precious).
Know the Calendar. Our arrivals are mostly on Saturday, and that evening Lammie (calypso music) plays at Morritt's. Barefoot Man plays Tues/Thur at Royal Reef. The "Big Kahuna" comedian plays Morritts on Wednesday nights. http://www.morritts.com/Page06_Weekly_Activities_Schedule.htm and read their "Turtle Times for a schedule of events at Morritts– www.redsailcayman.com has the best Stingray City trip on their 65' catamaran Tu/We/Th (call 345-945-5965). It is the most convenient snorkel trip to you…near Rum Point. Reminder, all stores and grocery stores are closed on Sundays. Rarely any cruise ships on Sundays/Mondays; and Wednesdays are the worst in town for cruise ships (up to 5-7 of them!).
Don't Overdress. The island is casual. Everyone expects you to be very comfortable. Shorts and T-shirts (or collared polo shirts for restaurants) are fine. Many ladies just wear a cover-up or wrap skirt over their bathing suit out to dinner. No Thurston Howell III's (blazer & ascots). I promise-You won't wear half of the clothes you brought with you regardless.
Our voltage is US standard (110-115v/50-60A). Most homes are connected to "city water" which comes from the (reverse osmosis) desalination plant in West Bay and is pumped/piped around the rest of the island. It is as pure as the bottled water they sell in the market locally.
Our grocery stores are mostly US sourced (Fosters is an IGA affiliate), so there is a great selection and variety of produce, meats and foodstuffs. Many guests will bring down frozen steaks–make sure any meat is till in the USDA wrapper and don't use dry ice (airline restriction).
We drive on the left-but the island is flat and easier to negotiate than one might think.
We have TWO HOSPITALS and an "address-indexed" 911 system if you call the emergency number and can't remember your address (I would leave your confirmation by the phone in case the "system" doesn't work for some reason).
Long Distance Calls & Cell Phones
Rent a Laptop
Renting or Buying Snorkel Gear
(Call them to book, then confirm later and reconfirm before you arrive- 3X is a charm)
CHEFS FOR HIGHER END SERVICE- (Island- wide)
Cruise Ship Schedule
I want you and your guests to have a great time. I know many people on the island and they know me. I work hard to maintain a great relationship with all of them (restaurants, dive operations, etc.) I send a lot of business their way each year—rental cars, restaurants, dive operations, etc. As long as they treat my guests well—I will keep referring them. If you have a great time or bad experience on the island—I want to know about it please. If you have a celebration dinner of 10 or more adults—I would strongly recommend the "Captain's Port Room" at the Lighthouse Restaurant. You have the (air-conditioned) room to yourself—and their wine list too. We have enjoyed many great meals there. Giuseppe is a great host.
Thanks again for your business—and I trust this has been informative. Please feel free to ask any questions or make recommendations that I can include for subsequent guests.
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Lots of Color and Lots of Smiles
Twenty Tiffins all in a Row
Last day to See the "Beauty of Motherland" photo exhibition at Drik Gallery
This exhibition has some great scenic photos as well as some fine architectural photos. Exhibit opens at 3 pm and closes at 8 pm.


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According to this new infographic published by Veracode, 50% of small business owners think they were too small to be a target of a cyberattack, and yet 72% of the known hacker breaches that occured in 2011 affected businesses with 100 employees or fewer. The infographic, which contains some startling facts and figures, also outlines simple and inexpensive steps small business owners can take to protect themselves against cyber attacks. You can find more tips in the U.S. Chamber's cybersecurity guide.
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Cinderella EcoSolutions announces the regulatory approval and immediate availability of the Cinderella Comfort and Cinderella Classic incineration toilets in the US and Canada.
These two models are now being manufactured for US and Canadian customers. Orders may be placed beginning today via the Cinderella EcoSolutions website and will begin shipping on a first ordered basis starting April 15th.
Following a rigorous testing procedure, Cinderella's two electrically-powered incineration toilet models have now been certified as meeting standards set forth by American regulatory bodies. The Underwriter's Laboratory has certified Cinderella Comfort and Cinderella Classic in both the US and Canada as having met UL Standard 791 - Standard on Electrical Incinerating Toilets. The National Sanitation Federation has certified Cinderella Comfort as having met the standards of NSF P157 - Health and Sanitation of Electrical Incinerating Toilets.
North American models are now in the process of being manufactured to serve American and Canadian electrical needs. The two models will remain on a 220 VAC power supply.
Concurrent with the certification announcement, Cinderella EcoSolutions launched a new website to help customers learn more about the newly available models. The updated website (www.cinderellatoiletusa.com) includes product videos, detailed specifications, as well as information on power requirements and installation for both models. It also includes a blog via which customers can stay up to date on further developments and information releases.
Orders may now be placed on the new website. Cinderella Comfort units will begin shipping starting on April 15, with Classic shipments to follow beginning May 30.
Cinderella EcoSolutions extends its sincere thanks to customers who have been patiently awaiting the availability of our incineration toilets. We are pleased that, at least for our electrical models, the wait is now over.


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earth fair market now also at st george's mall
Submitted by sproutingforth on Wed, 2011-02-16 09:39
I am a fan of the Earth Fair Market. It's location in Tokai makes it a really easy 'pop in and grab' place to stock up on fresh, organic and local food on a Wednesday evening and Saturday morning.
And now, the indoor market is getting an outdoor equivalent in the city bowl, St George's Mall, just opposite the cathedral (what a setting).
Jacci Simpson, the market's organiser is very excited. As she says, it's been eight months of getting approval and permits and it is the closest we will have in this country to a European style street market.
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jane's delicious kitchen review
Submitted by MichaelE on Wed, 2011-02-02 12:16
Jane's Delicious Kitchen – Harvesting, preserving and cooking seasonal food - by Jane Griffiths is a South African cookbook, that is the sequel if you like, to the bestselling Jane's Delicious Garden.
The book is beautifully produced and provides an eclectic mix of recipes that show you what to do with the wonderful fresh produce you've grown, having been inspired by Griffiths' first book of course! The recipes in the book are structured around the seasons, and focus on Griffiths' favourite seasonal ingredients from her garden. Jane's Delicious Kitchen (JDK) heavily features Griffith's abundant organic garden – which produces the fruit and veggies that have starring roles in many recipes in the book.
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unilever says they're only a bit player in the cocoa war...
Submitted by sproutingforth on Wed, 2011-02-02 09:42
Some of you will remember the petition that went out from Avaaz in January, in which we sent the following message to big brands sourcing cocoa from Ivory Coast:
Ivory Coast is on the brink of a war that could cause unspeakable bloodshed. Please end your company's trade with Laurent Gbagbo and his forces and immediately and publicly commit to working only with President Alassane Ouattara's democratically elected government. Gbagbo relies on revenues and tariffs from cocoa exports to finance his repressive troops perpetuating his illegal grip on power. Millions of Ivorians risked their lives to vote last month. Your urgent action now could tip the balance towards democracy and save lives...
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rosemary hill market introduces family friday evenings
Submitted by sproutingforth on Wed, 2011-01-26 11:37
Rosemary Hill Farm Market has been around for two years. They're trying something slightly new as of this weekend, with a focus on family and food. They're also moving the market to Friday evenings in order to accommodate this.
Rosemary Hill is just that, a hill on a stretch of gorgeous organic farmland only 10 minutes outside Pretoria, or 45 minutes from Sandton (considering it takes at least that to get across Jo'burg, it isn't far).
The farm has been organic since 1978 and grows African potato, sutherlandia, rosemary, lavender, artemisia, lippia, spearmint, eucalyptus and other plants from which they distill essential oils. They have a herd of Nguni cattle and grow other crops like pecan nuts, as well as vegetables. Next door to them is the Max Stibbe Waldorf School.
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our share of the harvest
Submitted by sproutingforth on Fri, 2011-01-21 11:21
We received the most beautiful peaches and figs yesterday from Hoogwater Farm via the food collective. These have to be the biggest and juiciest peaches I've tasted in a long time, and the figs, well....
The Food Collective isn't a business, or a formal organization. It encompasses the friendship, koffieklets, food activism projects and support group of three women called Kate, Pia and Liz. We became friends through our work founding and running Slow Food Mother City, and the relationship developed into weekly (or bi-weekly. And market visits. And cherry-picking road trips) sessions where we generate ideas, projects, and websites, support each other's fledgling business ideas and also recipe- and plant-swap, complain about our menfolk, and drink tea.
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get active – petition to label gm foods: our right to know
Submitted by sproutingforth on Wed, 2011-01-19 11:46
You can urge the government to meaningfully label all genetically-modified (GM) foods by signing this petition , launched by ACB (African Centre for Biosafety), and SAFeAGE via Activist.
It was way back in 2008 that the government announced that GM food would 'soon' be labelled. but according to the two watch dogs, the latest draft regulations on GM food published by the DTI (department of trade and industry) 'fails to protect the citizens' freedom of choice of what they eat'...
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pitiful pregnant pigs need your help
Submitted by Guest on Wed, 2011-01-19 10:45
South Africa's pregnant pigs are trapped in metal cages that prevent any movement forwards, backwards or sideways – not just for a day, or a week, or a month. But, for life!
Their suffering is relentless. View this footage of pregnant pigs hidden away on a factory farm in the Cape Winelands.
Please join Compassion in World Farming (SA) in its call to Mr Simon Streicher, CEO of the South African Pork Producers' Organisation, to join the world movement to phase out sow stalls.
As consumer pressure helps pregnant pigs break free of sow stalls around the world, the future for South Africa's breeding sows who produce the 10 000 young pigs that are slaughtered weekly in SA for their ham and bacon, remains a secret.
Late in 2010, Australian Pork Limited voluntarily agreed to heed the call by consumers in that country, to begin a
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the cobbit of mcgregor
Submitted by sproutingforth on Wed, 2011-01-12 08:58
We find the house via a combination of directions from McGregor's locals and the ability to follow our noses once we have the rather obvious house in sight – there are not many homes in McGregor that look quite like it. Outside is a sign – cobbits cottage. It's an apt description of what stands before us, built completely out of earth and serving as MAT's headquarters.
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green trends for 2011
Submitted by turbosprout on Wed, 2011-01-05 09:51
JWT - one of the world's largest advertising agencies credited with firsts like creating the first global ad agency network (by 1930 they had branches in 30 countries), employing the first female creative director over a century ago (1908), and creating the first television advert back in 1939 - has produced its annual trendwatching report: 100 Things to Watch in 2011.
They take a stab at predicting what will trend this year - companies, events, artists, products, cities etc. And they have a track record - looking back at the 2010 report - of at least getting some of their predictions right. Perhaps because of their standing their predictions even become self fulfilling...
Now we know who to thank for Lady Gaga.
I scanned their list of trends for signs of environmental/green/eco trends set to feature this year:
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green your christmas part 3 - christmas dinner and travel
Submitted by sprout group hug on Tue, 2010-12-21 15:50
Feasting and drinking has become symbolic of family gatherings at Christmas time. Bonds with family and friends are strengthened at this time of year. Or so the story goes... the planning and cooking of the meal can often be a source of huge stress and a time of family feuds too!
This year we are aiming for casual dining at home on Christmas Eve where everyone gets involved in the preparation of the meal.
The most important element when choosing your Christmas meal is to know where your food comes from. Support local, organic food. When it comes to deciding between an imported organic item, and its local non-organic counterpart it's an individual choice - each of us needs to weigh up the health benefits versus the cost to the environment.
Boar's head or nut bake? Or something in between?
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Are you a dog lover? Then you will definitely love to keep a cute and adorable dog as your pet. But have you heard of the new mixed breed? If yes! Then you must be loved to take one of them. They have gained a huge popularity and acceptance amongst the canine's lovers. So, if you are one of them, all you require knows each and every small detail of the mixed breed.
By adopting a Golden Retriever or Labrador mix, you may find the ultimate way around some of the difficulties typical for this specific breed. For example, when it comes to a mixture of the retriever and Labrador, the mixed breed can be golden as well as white. This hybrid sheds absolute little or does not shed at all, and it is perfect for hypersensitive individuals while this it still preserves the finest characteristics of both Golden and Lab. But at the same time, this also makes the grooming more demanding and complicated.
How to get the best one?
You can easily get lots of dog shelters or organization who provide plenty of cute and adorable mixed breeds to the customers. And out of everything, to select the best one you can click on the glamourdoodles.com link. According to them, the mixed breeds contain lots of quality. They are hypoallergenic, healthier and powerful than the general Pure Breeds, highly intelligent, smart, hybrid vigor rather they have extreme stamina and energy. They also have an excellent family temperament. And the best part about the pooch is they get trained very easily. Their observation power is very high.
When you are searching for any of the cute mixed breeds then searching on the link, you will get the information of goldendoodle for sale. The dog shelter organization is absolutely reliable and genuine. They have almost seven years of experience, and they sell some of the adorable dogs to their customers. If you have interest in some unique and exclusive dog breed, then mixed breed can be a better option. Purchasing your favorite mixed breed, make them your gaming-partner.
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Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 5216
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lorax, 0914, default install (text - no GUI started)
In package install, if you just keep pressing down, the
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Proposal Would Define Marriage In New Mexico
Proposal Would Define Marriage In New Mexico
New Mexico lawmakers planned Tuesday to propose a specific, official definition of marriage in New Mexico.
The proposal to define marriage as existing only between a man and a woman comes from Republican Rep. Gloria Vaughn, of Alamogordo. Republican Don Bratton, of Hobbs, is a co-sponsor of the bill.
The debate over same-sex marriage is not new in New Mexico. In February, the Sandoval County clerk issued 66 same-sex marriage licenses, but stopped after the state attorney general filed a lawsuit.
"Without legally defining marriage as occurring between one man and one woman, we leave ourselves wide open to controversy and confusion like we saw in Sandoval County last year," Vaughn said.


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Manpower Group Recruiter - Morrisville, NC in Morrisville, North Carolina
Do you want a rewarding job that will change people's' lives? Manpower is looking for a service oriented and energetic recruiter who has the drive to put people to work, help them develop, and connect their skills to meaningful work. As a Recruiter, you will drive all aspects of recruitment and provide exceptional customer service to our candidates and clients.
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To use our Mobile Banking app, you must enroll in e-Branch and, if you also want to use our bill pay service, you must also enroll in e-Pay prior to downloading our app. The JSFCU Mobile Banking app must be downloaded and your 4-digit passcode set up before your Mobile Banking Deposit Application can be approved.
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Tejon, anyone who honestly believes this delusional nonsense
""Obama's reelection is based on class baiting and envy. We have now tipped the country to more give-me, give-me people, than let me alone so I can succeed people.""
should expect that their preferred political candidates will be on the losing side for years to come. the first step towards political victory is to honestly assess why you lost. the class envy garbage may make the FOX news/talk radio crowd feel good. But like so much of what they believe, has little if any relationship to reality.
Keep believing in talk radio fairy tales. By the way, how's that "Romney landslide" coming along? I mean the polls were all "skewed" weren't they?


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Saturday, October 14, 2006
Pumpkin Patch
Today we took David to a pumpkin patch, Walden Farms in Smyrna. We had a great time. We got to pet animals (goats, sheep, pigs, turkeys, etc. David called the turkey a duck.), walk through a small pumpkin patch, go on a hayride, and eat some yummy pumpkin desserts. The farm is great. They have a lot of activities for children of all ages. There's a small maze made with hay for the kids and a big corn maze for those who are more adventuresome. There were riding toys for the kids, face painting, cotton picking. The list just goes on and on. My plan is for this type of outting to be one of our family traditions each year. I can't wait to see David's reaction as we go to pumpkin patches through the years. We took lots of pictures and I had a hard time deciding which one to post here. If you would like to see more just go to Flickr. Enjoy!
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Slightly cropped, ultra deep V sweater. Cocoon shaped with distressing and grinding. Purposefully long sleeve. Wear layered, or not.
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The best beaches with a swimming pool in Kiev: where to go and how much is
Do you dream about resting next to the pool, where together with your relatives and friends can relax and finally relax? We checked for you the popular options for a beach holiday with a swimming pool in Kiev.
You will learn how to get to the best beaches in Kiev, the cost of entry and rent of sun loungers. Add in the comments of their available institutions, where you can swim in the pool in the open air. The best we will add to our list!
Olmeca plage
An establishment of the well-known restaurateur and TV host Nikolay Tishchenko. This is a summer entertainment complex in Kiev, on the territory of which there is a large outdoor pool with the clearest blue water. It is here that you can see a real golden beach and experience all the colors of the summer.
- Opening hours: from 9:00 until the last guest
- Address of the institution: Brovarsky Avenue, 5th
- Admission: free
- Rent a lounger: near the pool from 300 UAH, on the sand from 200 UAH
City Beach Club
The first beach in Ukraine on the roof in the center of Kiev! This place is very fond of the Kiev youth. Here you will find modern music, a lot of entertainment and communication with two modern huge pools.
- Opening hours: 9:00 to 00:00
- Address of the institution: Kiev, Antonovicha Street, 176, TC "Ocean Plaza"
- Admission: free
- Rent a chaise longue: on weekdays - 250 UAH, on weekends - 350 UAH
Pier 39
Looking for a holiday in Kiev with a swimming pool? That way! Pierce z9 - a place of rest for the whole family in the format of "city beach". For children there is a separate pool with aqua. On weekdays, from 7.00 to 11.00 the pool operates in a sport mode.
- Working hours: Monday-Friday 7.00 - 21.00; weekends and holidays 9.00 - 21.00
- Address of the institution: VDNG, Pr-t Glushkova, 1
- Entrance: Children / up to 120 cm / 1 hour / 25 UAH; Adults / 1 hour / 50 UAH. Weekends and holidays: Children / up to 120 cm / 1 hour / 50 UAH; Adults / 1 hour / 100 UAH. Children under 1 year free.
- Rent a chaise longue: Included in the entrance fee.
A beach club on the banks of the Dnieper, created specifically to distract from the humdrum bustle in the heart of the capital. It's always fun and noisy. The advantage of the establishment is its convenient location.
- Hours: Round the clock
- Address of the institution: Kiev, Hydropark, "Molodezhny" beach
- Admission: free
- Rent a chaise longue: on weekdays - 200 UAH, on weekends - 250 UAH.
Sky Family Park
More than 15 entertaining locations in the open air are waiting for everyone who wants to relax and have fun.
- Opening hours: Monday - closed. Weekdays from 10:00 to 22:00, weekends from 10:00 to 23:00
- Address of the institution: SEC SkyMall, Prospect General Vatutina, 2
- Entrance: on weekdays - for free, on weekends - 30 UAH (excluding concerts and festivals) Tickets for the pool: weekday - 120 UAH, day off - 200 UAH.
- Chaise lounge rent: from 100 UAH
Dnieper Riviera
In this institution you can relax in a royal way. A place of premium class. Everything here is modern, stylish, and well maintained. Relaxation, nature, beauty, naturalness, healthy and fashionable rest are provided to you. Riviera beach is waiting for you!
- Opening hours: from 10:00 to 00:00
- Address of the institution: Zhukov Island, st. Lyutneva 58K
- Admission: free
- Rent a chaise longue: on weekdays: chaise longue in the sand 150 UAH, at the rattan 200 UAH, near the pool 250 UAH. On weekends: chaise longue in the sand and on the rattan 250 UAH, near the pool 300 UAH
More Family Club
For lovers of recreation in the park, in nature, among birds singing and leaves rustling. Incredibly cozy place. Here you can relax, as in the resort.
- Opening hours: 09:00 to 21:00
- Address of the institution: On the territory of the hotel and restaurant complex "Vita Park Borisfen", which is located in the Park of Friendship of Peoples
- Login: on weekdays - 150 UAH; on weekends and holidays - 250 UAH; for children under 6, admission is free; and for children from 6 to 13 years - 100 UAH. The indicated price includes the use of a swimming pool, a chaise longue, a towel and a parking space. Entertainment for children is also provided at no extra charge.
- Rent a chaise longue: included in the price of the ticket.
Biruza Beach Club
Beach complex with a large beautiful pool, entertainment, comfortable bungalows, sun loungers and actual summer music performed by DJs. For active recreation on the territory of the complex there are volleyball and football grounds, tables for table tennis and much more. Beach Turquoise is the best holiday destination for an active company.
- Opening hours: Mon-Sun from 10: 00-22: 00
- The address of the institution: Kiev region., Obukhov district, pp. Pidhirtsi, Ozernaya, 1
- Entrance: on weekdays for free, from Friday to Sunday - 100 UAH
- Chaise lounge rent: 30 UAH
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