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We went to Flax & Kale again and it was incrediblyamazingly delicious. That's no surprise though... The grilled watermelon (1st pic) was to die for.
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My post What Does It Mean To Be An Ashtangi became very popular. In the last week, it has more than 10,000 clicks. My blog had more than 1,000 visitors on Thursday but most of the people just read that post and they are gone. Oh well, what to say.
The mobile application of zmark.ca lists only the most recent posts and readers cannot really experience my blog fully. I suggest that you visit this blog on your computer and browse different posts in various categories. You may read them as well 😉.
Today is Monday, I just came from work, I feel tired but I have to go to yoga class. My friends asked to teach them ashtanga yoga and I agreed. So we are starting today at 7:30 p.m. After yoga, we will go for beer in Monk Kettle pub on Royal York.
I have not seen my daughter for the last ten days and I am missing her. I hope she reads this and she will come soon. Yes, we communicate via my blog. Hillarious but true.
Writing a blog is amazing, and I'm as addicted to it as you are reading it. Putting my personal views and life on the display (privacy, what privacy?) creates the illusion of connection with my readers. If you feel you want to say something to me, although my blog does not have comments, my email is at the end of this page. Be free to contact me.
For the record, my blog isn't meant to be a pessimistic rant about how tough life is. My posts are just reminder of what is and what I need to change, no matter how much I believe I have my shit together. I'm willing to be a blunt bastard that tells everything like it is and tries to act accordingly.
I don't have comments on my blog due to the simple reason I don't really give a shit about what your opinion is. Don't be offended, it is nothing personal. I don't care anymore if you agree with me and much less if you don't. From my perspective, the whole world revolves around me, but there are billions of you who see it the same way.
I am not selfish, I used to be far more concerned with how I'm perceived by my readers than how I perceive them. The ugliest truth is that I valued their opinion of me more than my own. I've spent a large amount of time writing posts in the hope of getting you to like me.
Why people do not read the rest of my blog? .... because by reading it they are forced to think about not so pleasant things.
I'm 52. I have no time to be afraid anymore. I don't want anything from anyone. Writing about awakening I'm fulfilling my part on this planet. In nutshell, the Earth is a gigantic chicken coop, run by few families greedy for power and prestige. I am just a slave living my pity life.
Our slavery is forced taxation, where our work income is automatically taken out before we ever see it, regardless of whether or not we approve of how the money is spent. Yes, we lend money to corrupt politicians influenced by corrupt ideologies. We work hard just to pay bills; doing so, we're losing the best years of our life.
Things are bad enough in daily life, the spirituality is the worse. There are numerous self-proclaimed lunatics, so called saints, prophets and saviors who offer being present teaching etc.. and wish to serve this world. Spirituality is a romantic stuff. The Path!!! Search for truth. The Way... all is romantic bullshit.
I deny the validity of the spiritual search entirely. I don't believe in spirituality, Mickey Mouse, Disneyland, Kim Kardashian and Celine Dion. (Who listen to Celine Dion anyway?). You imagine you are following the Path, growing, improving, and just like a businessman, you want result... but, unfortunately, you will not find it.


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(∗❛ัᴗ❛ั∗) HAPPY NEW YEAR ~ 明けましておめでとうございます!(∗❛ัᴗ❛ั∗)
I honestly was not expecting 2016 to sneak up on me like this, but it is here and I hope you all had a wonderful New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. My family and I didn't do much for New Year's Eve; we went out for Indian food at a local restaurant and stuffed ourselves silly. Afterwards, we came right home and took a food coma nap before ringing in 2016.
Today, we kind of slept in before heading to run a 5k right around the corner. Let me just say, I'm exceptionally sore and sleepy after that run. That pretty much sums up the last two days. ୧( ˵ ° ~ ° ˵ )୨ How was your New Year's?
This last year has had a lot of incredible things happen, but there were a few heartbreaking moments as well. I won't go into detail what's happened, but things happen for a reason. Good things are to come. However, despite that, I did want to share a few exciting things that happened in 2015!
Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions Concert
Vacation in Luray, Virginia
Hello Kitty Macarons from Sweet Fix DC
Chopping My Hair Off
A New Job
Our Very First Twitch Stream in June
Reached 100+ Followers on the Blog!
You all have been so supportive and loving, I cannot thank you enough for how wonderful 2015 was.
I'm not 100% sure of what to expect of 2016. It's a bit scary in terms of all of the unknowns, but I know that I will have to move forward regardless and remember to keep my chin up. But I will share my resolutions with you all! Hopefully some of you can relate…because it was incredibly difficult coming up with this list…
#1.) Focus on me a bit more...
I tend to focus on others a lot more than myself and it effects me in both positive and negative ways such as stress. So I want to do a few things for myself and hopefully create a balance so that there is less stress and frustration.
#2.) Speak & write Japanese more…
I want to keep improving my speaking and writing in Japanese even outside of college, so if you have any book or app suggestions, please let me know!
#3.) Run a 10k…
Since I've ran a few 5k races, I finally want to train and run a 10k this year!
#4.) Learn different photography tricks…
I want to improve my photography for the blog as well as other aspects. I want to learn how to properly light and focus!
#5.) Be more active on the blog…
It's been a bit frustrating this year trying to keep up with constant posts this year and that is entirely my fault. A part of me feels busy with work and other things, and another part me has either hit a writer's block or just lack of inspiration. I want to make Simply Taylor Rae bigger than anything I imagined, but in order for that to happen…I need to put in the effort.
I may come up with more resolutions within the next week or so, but this is all I have for now. へ(´д`へ) I hope you all have the most amazing 2016 ever. May it be prosperous and filled with love and laughter. Don't ever give up no matter the situation, keep pressing on, and you will find your way. You guys are honestly so wonderful, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Thanks for Reading~! ❤
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It takes gumption to become an entrepreneur. You need to show initiative, bravery and resourcefulness.
Here is myself title Move called Gumption. After this you will see & know why I'm called Gumption.
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Bananas. Healthy. Tasty. Cheap. Who doesn't love bananas?
But tell me, does it really matter how amazing bananas are if they are killing, raping, sterilising, abusing, damaging and forcing humans to flee their homes? Are you in doubt? Well, give me a couple of minutes to explain it to you, then you can live with a conscious choice to ignore or make a difference to human exploitation.
Have you ever considered why bananas are the cheapest fruit in the supermarket? No, me neither. I was blinded by happiness of affordable groceries. But when the truth came to me, slapped me in the face and left me guilty in my love for bananas, I could no longer ignore a history of abuse and an industry that is sacrificing human life in order for you and me to eat cheap fruit.
I was doing research for my paper on the Colombian Conflict when I came across an event in 1928 known as the Banana Massacre. The US company United Fruit had ordered the Colombian army to open fire against 'bananeros' (banana workers) who had decided that enough was enough, the exploitation had gone beyond what was acceptable. They demonstrated their frustration through a strike on the 6th of December when bullets started flying. The number of deaths have never been established, but more than thousand people are estimated to have died and many more injured. Basic labour rights, like 6 day work week and 8 hour days, was demanding too much thought the United Fruit Company. Why? Well, the UFC had ambitions of making banana the cheapest fruit in all of the US. How do we achieve this? We save as much as possible and spend as little as possible. Workers who were threatening their profits had to be shut down, regardless of methods and consequences.
Wow, I thought. I couldn't imagine such awful disregard for human life. Could I forget about this? It was nearly 90 years ago and surely conditions have improved drastically. As I scrolled further down on google I came across a video, 'Banana land'. Let's have a look, maybe I can find some more sources for my paper.
It took an hour to change the way I see bananas forever. You think I am dramatic? They're just bananas. Have a look, I dare you and see if you still think I am overreacting.
Is it overreacting when daughters are being raped and sons are being murdered so that I can eat cheap bananas?
Is it overreacting when women are being mutilated and men sterilised so that multimillion companies can squeeze out every penny possible to make a few rich men even richer? I thought 1928 was a world away, but it turns out it was only the beginning of an industry thriving on the death and repression of those who have nothing.
Let me tell you something. You know those companies Chiquita and Dole? Those we buy products from on a daily basis? Those who we are making richer with our money every day? What if I told you that millions of the dollars we keep feeding into their pockets are being used to pay paramilitary groups in Colombia to murder and torment bananeros and their families so that they can get wealthier and the poor stay poor.
You know what they also did? They also continued using pesticides in Latin America that had been banned in the US because it was sterilising men. Did they tell their banana workers of the situation that might arise? No. What other way of understanding this is there, than a total and intentional disregard of an indisputable human right? Who has the right to play God?
Too many incidents of violation have happened. Too many dead people, too many lives ruined to say that the past is the past, let's look forward. Cause if conditions have improved, why is that? It's because someone caught them red handed. It's because someone stood up and said what you are doing is wrong and it needs to stop.
It's easy to turn your back on problems, I know. But who can make a difference? We can. This is in no way a horrific reality exclusive to the banana industry, but one has to start somewhere and I am grateful to those who made me realise that ignorance is not an option. The banana is more than just a fruit. It represents an industry that is vicious and inhumane. It represents thousands of people living in poverty, who have so little and who because of these conditions are victims of the brutality and worst traits of capitalism and consumerism. Take action, don't buy bananas from Latin America, don't support these inhumane companies and be aware of where your product comes from. Bananeros are husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, sons and daughters. They are you and me.
You can't do everything, but everyone can do something.
This is the truth. Now you have read it. Can you keep ignoring it?
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I consider myself as a vibrant and technical player with great passion, composure and flare. I thrive in space and also love playing high intensity, pass and move football in tight areas.I can use both my feet, passing, crossing and shooting, which enables me to play comfortably on both wings as well as centre midfield.
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Charlie is a versatile, ambidextrous, talented technical player who has a great physical presence upfront. He uses his body well to keep hold of the ball and provides a good outlet going forward. Charlie loves to get on the ball, attack with pace and skill, either looking to thread players through or gaining a goal scoring opportunity for himself. I believe that Charlie will do fantastically well in America, he has the components to go far in the game.
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2014-2015 Saturday Club: Swindon Youth U16.
2014-2015 Sunday Club: Purton Youth U16.
County: Berkshire School county Team U16.
2006-2015 Premier Club Training: Chelsea F.C Elite.
2007-2015 Premier Club Training: Reading F.C Elite.
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I am going to try my hand at making a few printables for everyone from topics Lennox has been learning at her Montessori school.
This week she came home telling me the months of the year – so I looked up how they may be teaching it to her – other than verbally. I came across this site and then recreated my version to share with you.
Download the full PDF for the Months of the Year Printable
You can use this in the beginning by cutting out the month names and having them match them or line them up in order. As the child learns to write and spell – they can fill in the blanks by themselves. They can also learn the month abbreviations!
Hopefully more printables to come!


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It came as is from the Dell website. It installed easily on a Dell Optiplex Gx110 (600Mhz)and plug and play detected it (the 82801AA Controller) on reboot. The PC was originally a Win2K O/S - formatted and Win95 installed after a Win 3.11 application would not operate on it.
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Llanfechain Community Shop
Llanfechain Community Shop is a Company Limited by Shares set up as a wholly-owned
trading arm of Llanfechain Memorial Hall which has charitable status, with four Directors
and a Management Committee of 10.
The Post Office in the village had closed about 20 years ago and the service was
moved into the Village Hall operating out of the kitchen for 2 days a week. This
was eventually reduced to 1 day per week on a Thursday. The Village Shop had closed
also, 9 years previously, and was sold as a private dwelling. There was a 'Save Our
Shop' campaign but at that time there was insufficient support to purchase the premises
and start a community enterprise.
In 2006 the Management Committee of the Memorial Hall started to look at raising
funds to refurbish and extend the Village Hall which was outdated and tired. Included
in that scheme there was to be a dedicated space for a Community Shop and a Post
Office. At the end of 2009 that dream became a reality and with the hall completed
the Post Office moved into the new premises, opening each Thursday, following grant
aid from the Welsh Assembly Government's Post Office Diversification Fund, the Welsh
Assembly Government's Rural Retail Fund and other grant sources. Grants would not
however fund retail stock and a very small group of individuals offered interest
free loans or donations to get the shop enterprise underway. The loans were all repaid
in the first 12 months of trading.
There were unexpected delays in the setting up the legal framework needed for the
Shop to operate but finally on June 7th 2010 at 8am Llanfechain Community Shop finally
opened its doors for trading, selling milk, bread, fruit & vegetables, meat & meat
products, general groceries, sweets, frozen goods and later newspapers & magazines.
The product range continues to grow despite the fact that the retail space is very
There are no paid employees. Volunteers give varying amounts of time each week although
the day is divided into 3 hour shifts. Volunteers who are unable to work in the Shop
behind the counter, perhaps through ill health or for other reasons, are encouraged
to contribute in other ways.
Although the shop development team had highlighted the social role that the Shop
might fulfil, few if any had foreseen quite how far-reaching that function would
become in such a short time. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Llanfechain
Community Shop has become the hub of the village, fulfilling roles too numerous to
The Shop is one of a continually growing number of Community Shops springing up throughout
the UK drawing upon advice and expertise from The Plunkett Foundation who support
community enterprise. We are proud to be associated with that organisation and through
the Foundation share our new-found experience with similar ventures.
Without Volunteers and Customers Llanfechain Community Shop would not exist.
If you want to be a Volunteer just get in touch: if you want to be a Customer we
are open 8am – 5pm weekdays and 8am -12.30pm weekends and bank holidays. We are only
closed on Christmas day! We look forward to seeing you.
5th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS 2015
It felt like quite an achievement so Llanfechain Community Shop celebrated the 5th
anniversary of its opening at the beginning of June with tea, cake, music and sunshine.
The community enterprise which is run entirely by volunteers, is open every day of
the year except Christmas day, supplies everyday provisions and more. It is the social
focal point of the village and over the five years has also donated £8,000 towards
the running costs of the village hall to which it's attached.
Congratulations to all those who won a £5 shopping voucher in the raffle.
We could always do with more volunteers so if you have a little spare time then do
come along and join our happy team, it really is great fun.
For more information call the Shop on 01691 828466 or email us at
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emergency ration pie, usually small enough to fit in the pocket of a reasonably sized trench coat and of the pork variety, should be eaten furtively and nibbled on in a mouse like manner, for general day to day survival in an urban setting, to be eaten in times of great hunger, not to be confused with standard issue special forces ration pies
'I say John boy, is that snuff in that tinfoil package?'. No Biggles, that is is my survival pie. My stomach thinks my throat's cut!'
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iPhone 8 will feature a 5.8" OLED with 5.15" display area, while the other part is going to be reserved for 'function area', according to reports.
KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, says that the upcoming iPhone "will come with other biometric technologies that replace the current fingerprint recognition technology". More technologies are expected to be seen on the device.
Recall few months Apple struck a deal with Samsung Display for 60 million OLED displays and it looks like this device is the recipient of these panels. According to KGI Research, the device will have similar dimension to the 4.7" LCD iPhone 7 but the whole front will be a 5.8" OLED display. The display area will be 5.15" with 2436 x 1125 px resolution.
Wondering how much iPhone 8 will cost? Well, Kuo revealed that the next iPhone will probably cost over $1000 which is about N315,000 Naira.


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Hi everyone I hope you're all having a fab weekend 🙂 I've been busy trying out a few new drugstore makeup products over the past couple of days. You all know I love my budget friendly brands so I was super excited to try out the new HD Liquid Coverage Foundation from Catrice. I'm always so impressed with the quality of their products so I had really high hopes for this and sure enough they didn't disappoint. Oh and did I mention it's only €7.95!
I picked up the colour soft beige in shade 020 which is a pretty close match to my own skin colour without tan although I did have to use some bronzer to even it out.
The only negative I would have for this foundation is it's only available in four shades which isn't very practical but hopefully they will expand their shades in the future.
I do however really like that this is a lightweight but medium/full coverage foundation without looking like a mask on your face.
I used about two light layers and blended in with my real techniques beauty blender which gave me just the right amount of coverage especially around my nose area where I get a bit of redness. I love that this comes with a dropper which makes less of a mess and is more hygienic.
Bare in mind this is a really fast drying, matte finish so a good tip is to apply to small sections of the face for an even complexion . I had to work pretty fast when blending but I actually like that about a foundation as it didn't budge once I set it with powder.
So to round up I'm already obsessed with this foundation! I just love the coverage it gives and that it's long-lasting! I wouldn't go as far to say it lasted 24 hours but I did get a good eight hours wear before It started to fade. I'm super impressed it didn't enlarge my pores or catch to dry patches of my face like most foundations, be it high end or drugstore. For those of you that have oily/combination skin like me this is a dream and a must try I'd highly recommend it!
Thanks for reading, I hope you liked my review and the finished look!
Catrice HD Liquid Coverage Foundation is available in Penneys nationwide and selected pharmacies, I picked this up in Mc'Cabes for €7.95.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this budget foundation? Don't forget to tag Prettyonapenny_blog in your photos I'd love to see your looks 🙂
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Curb Appeal: A Plain Builders Spec get's a make over…Bahama Style!
I worked on this home awhile back. The design concept was almost fully executed except for new railings, front door, and garage door. At least if ever the clients ever want to take it up to the next level they'll know what to do! The items completed were strategically selected made a great impact. It looks great!
When you have a large three story home like this it's important to save some money in the budget for full size landscape material. It brings the house into scale and adds warmth. I replaced and redesigned the driveway, added a mixed combination of a small roof and arbor over the garages which will later have a flowering vine. The redesign also included matching royal palms in 18″ *gw (see explanation at bottom of page), a new metal roof, paint color change, Bahamian shutters, lighting, and am I missing anything?
Bahama Beautiful!
*GW= grey wood. It's the total of exposed grey wood from bottom to top. This does not include the crown shaft or fronds.


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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti are leading an effort to oppose a lawsuit, filed by 25 states, that seeks to halt President Obama's executive amnesty.
De Blasio and Garcetti announced plans Friday to file an amicus brief that will support President Obama's executive actions on immigration against the states' lawsuit.
"Our mission is urgent," de Blasio said in a statement. "Delaying implementation of the President's executive action will further hurt our families, negatively impact our economies, and create unnecessary insecurity in our communities."
According to the pair, more than 30 mayors have signed on to their effort, including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
"We are proud to file this Amicus Brief joining numerous cities in support of President Obama's Executive Action on Immigration Reform, these efforts will ensure that immigrant communities feel welcomed and integrated," Emanuel said. "By doing so, we maximize the contributions immigrants make to our city, build stronger ties between immigrants and non-immigrants, and increase the safety of our neighborhoods."
"Our cities cannot afford delays to immigration reforms that will strengthen our economy and help families," Garcetti added. "This isn't a blue or red issue, but a human and economic one."
The amicus brief will argue that Obama's executive amnesty is in the best interest of the public and that blocking the actions would "stall desperately needed changes to the federal government's immigration policies."


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Isadora Moon - books and activities
Magical fiction for children aged 5 - 8
Isadora Moon is special because she's different. Half vampire, half fairy, she's totally unique!
Harriet Muncaster's beautiful and charmingly funny series of first chapter books is perfect for newly independent readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite!
Video: meet the author
Over on YouTube, Harriet Muncaster answers questions about Isadora Moon and what she loves about writing.
Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England. She loves everything magical, sparkly, and teeny-tiny.


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The nspa Mum to Be collection has been created for your special time. With hypoallergenic formulations the collection of naturally inspired products will help take care of the changing needs of your skin not only during pregnancy but as a new mum too. Taking the time to relax and de-stress is key, as is ensuring your skin is kept silky soft, supple and in great condition throughout your pregnancy and beyond.
This gift set contains Nipple Balm 75ml, Nourishing Stretch Mark Oil 150ml, Moisturising Bump Butter 200ml and Beauty Rituals Deep Cleansing Mud Mask 15ml.
Ingredients correct at time of publishing. Always check product packaging.
Nourishing Stretch Mark Oil: Paraffinum Liquidum, Isopropyl Myristate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil Simmondsia Chinensis Oil, BHT.
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Testing Uncovered Interest Parity: A Continuous‐Time Approach
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- Antonio Diez de los Rios & Enrique Sentana, 2007. "Testing Uncovered Interest Parity: A Continuous-Time Approach," Staff Working Papers 07-53, Bank of Canada.
- Diez de los Rios, Antonio & Sentana, Enrique, 2007. "Testing Uncovered Interest Parity: A Continuous-Time Approach," CEPR Discussion Papers 6516, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
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Mary, Mary…WHY YA BUGGIN?
Run-D.M.C. played a role in my transformation from mild-mannered scrub to lifelong Hip-Hop addict and voracious music fiend (and also a slightly older scrub). I'm very much a student of the Golden Age of Hip Hop, the late '80s through the early '90s, and even though I'm a younger dude it was acts like Public Enemy and De La Soul which jump-started my fascination with the music and culture. I have the utmost respect for the Queens posse of Reverend Run, D.M.C., and deejay Jam Master Jay. The group had a massive influence on the fledgling genre throughout the '80s, bringing damn near endless amounts of attitude and cool to the music. Run-D.M.C. introduced rock to rap, helped put Def Jam on the musical map, and flaunted a unique style punctuated by bowler hats, Adidas, sunglasses, rope chains and all-black tracksuits. They helped make Hip Hop a national and international phenomenon, and dropped hits and records which still bang hard today.
Tonight I felt compelled to pull a listen from one of their later records. 1988's Tougher Than Leather, which was a pretty decent album, but yeah, it's no Raising Hell or King of Rock. No matter, the record (hey, anyone remember the movie of the same name that the group was in which also came out that year? I don't) still has some great songs. And this one came to mind quite easily. Utilizing a Monkees sample, "Mary, Mary" is that one track for that person you met who you were cool with at one point, then wondering what's up with them the next. We've all had that moment, and me? Right now I'm scratching my head and wondering, "Mary, Mary, why ya buggin?" No matter, this is a fun one.


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Taxes, booze and plastic bags: What got done — and what didn't — at the 2017 session of the Minnesota Legislature
It's hard to pinpoint exactly when it all went wrong.
Was it the hastily drafted, one-page agreement signed by top political leaders in order to finish up work on the state budget? Was it the messy reality of divided government? Was it all going to end this way no matter what?
After all, it's the Minnesota Legislature. Everything that happens here has happened here many times before.
Regardless, state lawmakers found themselves in another fine mess this week, as an intended one-day special session of the Minnesota Legislature turned into a four-day drama fest. Republican senators canceled flights to preserve their one-vote majority; last-minute amendments threatened to upend a fragile deal put in place to call a special session; protesters wanting Gov. Mark Dayton to veto bills filled the Capitol; top leaders shuttled between private meetings with the governor in the hopes of keeping the whole thing from unraveling.
Messy as it was, by early Friday lawmakers had finished their work. It stretched on for 75 hours, but they did manage to pass a $46 billion state budget. In doing so, they likely avoided a state government shutdown, which would have happened if they didn't strike a deal before June 30. They also passed a package of tax cuts and nearly $1 billion bonding bill. On Friday, Dayton said he's reserving judgement on all of the spending bills until he gets a chance to review them over the weekend, even though many of the bills were the result of painstakingly slow negotiations with his administration.
"They've had five months," he said. "We deserve three days."
Amidst all of the chaos, there were some things that got done. Here'a a look at the major issues and policies that made it through the session (and the four-day special session) — and a few that didn't:
Tax cuts, but no 'opportunity scholarships'
Republicans came into the 2017 session with big plans for the state's $1.65 billion budget surplus, the largest being a package of tax cuts worth more than $1 billion. Dayton wanted far less spent on tax cuts, and what they ended up with was somewhere in the middle. The final $650 million package passed in the special session includes a reduction in Social Security income taxes; property tax cuts for small businesses; reductions in the state's estate tax; some local government aid and tax breaks to help construct a new professional soccer stadium in St. Paul. Senate Tax Chairman Roger Chamberlain said it was one of the largest tax relief packages in years. "We wanted more and the citizens of Minnesota needed more, but it was better than nothing," he said. To get the governor's agreement, Republicans dropped a quest to pass "opportunity scholarships" — or "vouchers," according to Dayton — that provided tax breaks to those who provide scholarships to low-income students at private schools.
Funding for roads and bridges, but not so much for transit
There were few talks of a gas tax hike this session, and only a brief discussion about raising license-tab fees. In the end, legislators tapped the state's $1.65 billion surplus to pay for a $300 million boost in funding for road and bridge projects. There was still plenty of controversy with the bill. Initial proposals left a shortfall in the budget for Metro Transit, which runs bus lines in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The final compromise bill includes $70 million more for mass transit, but it puts no new funding into the program in the future. That means cuts or fare increases could still be ahead, transit advocates say. In order to get a deal, the bill also dropped a handful of controversial changes to the governance of the Metropolitan Council, a regional planning agency. Instead, the bill requires the agency to report on things like agency costs and future light rail line expansion.
More money for schools — and an agreement on teacher licensure
The tax proposal and the transportation bill used a large majority of the budget surplus, but much of the remainder went to Dayton's top priority: More spending on schools, from preschool classrooms all the way up to higher education institutions. The final bill included a 2 percent increase on the per-pupil education funding formula each year over the next two years and $50 million in new funding for Dayton's signature pre-kindergarten initiative and other school readiness programs. As part of the deal, the Legislature also passed a new version of a teacher licensure overhaul (which Dayton had previously vetoed). The higher education budget will also increase by $210 million over the next two years, with $106 million of that funding going to the Minnesota State system and $54 million going to the University of Minnesota. Democrats criticized the latter figure as a "punitive" move by Republicans — punishment for a previous controversy over using human fetal tissue in research.
A ban on banning plastic bags, but no other pre-emption
Top lawmakers were negotiating down to the final hours of the 2017 session — and of the special session — over "pre-emption," a bill to stop local governments from passing their own minimum wage and labor laws, separate from state standards. As part of the final agreement, Republicans said they would not attach pre-emption to any budget bills, and they didn't. However, the bill they sent to Dayton included not only pre-emption, but pensions and wage theft provisions as well as paid parental leave funding for state workers — all things Democrats support.
Republican Speaker Kurt Daudt said the provisions were related to pre-emption, but the deal sweeteners didn't work. In a statement, Dayton said it was "unconscionable" that the issues had been tied together, but he promised to veto any bill that included pre-emption. In the end, however, the governor did agree to one proposal: A policy passed in the jobs and economic development budget bill that blocks local governments from setting policies to ban plastic bags in stores. That cancels out a ban about to start in the city of Minneapolis.
Real ID deal — and provision barring immigrant driver's licenses
It only took 12 years to do it, but Minnesota is finally going to comply with the federal Real ID Act. First passed in 2005 by Congress, the act required enhanced security standards for driver's licenses. Over the years, the federal government went state-by-state to get them all to comply, but Minnesota held out. Early on, lawmakers had concerns about data privacy, but in recent years, compliance was held up over a political tussle over whether Department of Public Safety should be able to grant driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants. Current law doesn't explicitly allow the department to do so, but it doesn't ban it either, a change Republicans wanted. In the end, the Real ID bill passed without the immigrant language, but as negotiations continued behind closed doors, it popped up inside the public safety budget bill. Dayton has said he will sign that bill as part of a global compromise deal — a decision that led protesters to fill the lobby of his office during the long hours of the special session.
No money for legislator pay raise
The state government budget doesn't include extra funding for the House and Senate to accommodate a $14,000 pay increase recommended by a new, independent Legislative Salary Council in March. The council was formed last fall after voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative to do so. The idea was to take the job of raising legislator pay out of legislators' hands, but the council still recommended the raise. The House and Senate haven't seen a bump in their $31,000 salary since 1999. Daudt was the most vocal opponent to the increase, trying to work with legal counsel earlier in session to block the increase. It was a small line in the massive state budget that seemed like a minor deal as lawmakers were wrapping up a deal, but it could prove troublesome. Several outside groups have threatened to take legislators to court if they don't allocate the raise as prescribed by the Constitution. Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka has assured legislators he will try to figure out a compromise. "We will fight for that next year," he said. "It's needed."
Premium relief and reinsurance, but no MNsure repeal
Early in session, Republicans and Dayton struck major health care compromises to provide relief for people who saw their health care premiums skyrocket last year, as well as a $542 million reinsurance plan pushed by Republicans, which shields insurance companies by putting the state partially on the hook for more expensive claims. A special board would decide what percentage the state and insurance companies would pay.
Dayton didn't sign that bill because he had problems with using state general fund dollars to pay for the program, but he allowed it to go into law without his signature. Another top Republican priority, repealing the state's health insurance exchange, MNsure, didn't move forward this year, however. Dayton opposed the measure and vetoed an earlier health and human services budget bill that included the provision, saying it was foolish and costly to undo it without clarity about the fate of the federal exchange.
Nearly $1 billion in building projects
A bonding bill almost didn't happen — again. Late Friday night, Senate Democrats protested language they said Daudt added to the bill at the last minute to block the paving of a trail in Bloomington. In a statement, Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk said the trail is "adjacent to land of a number of wealthy Minnesotans." Democrats refused to vote for the bill if the DFL-sponsored provision wasn't included, and for many, it brought back memories of last session, when a similarly-sized bonding bill fell apart in the final moments of the session over the addition of a single light rail provision. But after a frantic hour of negotiations, Daudt agreed to include the paving language, and the bonding bill passed with GOP and DFL support in both chambers. The bill is heavy on road and bridge projects along with other projects sprinkled around the state to get the support it needed to pass (bonding bills require a 3/5ths majority to pass in both chambers).
Sunday liquor sales, but no omnibus liquor bill
In March, legislators surprised many longtime Capitol-watchers and voted in favor of lifting Minnesota's 159-year-old prohibition of selling alcohol in liquor stores on Sunday. It took years for supporters to chip away at opposition, but the grassroots effort to pass Sunday sales complicated the debate over a broader liquor bill. In particular, liquor stores argued against a handful of provisions that would have expanded the sale of growlers out of craft breweries and bottles of liquor out of distilleries, arguing they'd compete with main street retailers. Disagreements over those provisions between the House and Senate halted movement on the liquor bill, but some provisions ultimately cropped up as amendments to larger budget bills. A proposal to allow bars to stay open until 4 a.m. the weekend of the 2018 Super Bowl in Minneapolis was added to the tax bill at the last minute. The state government bill allows distilleries to be open on Sundays and for breweries to sell more growlers and distillers to sell more bottles of liquor for customers to take home. A proposal to allow more breweries to sell growlers, however, did not pass.
No June primary or provisional balloting, but funding for election equipment
Though there were several ideas to change the state's election system included in bills from both the House and Senate, the proposal that was ultimately sent to the governor's office was fairly status quo. It does include something local governments wanted: $7 million more to replace aging voting equipment. But when the bill made it to the floor, there was no longer a House provision to bump the date of the state's primary from August to June, nor was there a controversial proposal to create a provisional balloting system in the state. That's because there's generally a higher bar for bipartisan compromise on elections bills, which Dayton has said he won't sign without votes from Republicans and Democrats. Republicans also backed away from their move to eliminate the state's political contribution refund program, which offers people a refund for a donation of $50 to a candidate of their choosing. Dayton pushed back on the move, which was set up to try and thwart big money in campaigns, and it was removed from budget bills.
No Internet privacy protections
Despite passing with major bipartisan votes earlier in session, a provision to put limits on internet service providers selling customer data ultimately didn't survive the session. It wasn't for a lack of trying: Democratic legislators like Rep. Paul Thissen and Sen. Ron Latz tried to amend the provision back into various bills in the final days of session. But after initially supporting the move, Republican legislators said they need time to study the issue before passing any laws.
Data practice commission extended, but no other changes
The state government finance bill extends the Legislative Commission on Data Practices and Personal Data Privacy, which was established to study issues relating to government data, personal data privacy rights and to review proposals that impact on those areas. But a package of data privacy proposals, including requiring local governments to retain emails for at least three years, didn't gain support after opposition from local governments and state agencies. A proposal to study how to make Minnesota legislators compliant with the state's open meeting and Data Practices Act also didn't pass.
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It is absolutely shocking that Speaker Daudt would circumvent the will of the voters on legislator pay. What an elitist he is.
And to think he wants to be governor.
Here's a practical question
How does the property tax reduction for small businesses affect those businesses that lease their space, as many do?
It depends
It depends on where the business rents space. If the business rents space in the IDS tower, then effectively there is no impact on the RE taxes. If the business rents space in a smaller building or a builiding in Greater MN then the property taxes will got down.
NET rent If you landlord bills the business separately for RE taxes, then the business will see a reduction in that portion of the rent.
Gross rent. If RE taxes are included (buried) in the business' rent and the business has a lease, the rent stated in the lease will not change. The business could attempt to negotiate lower rent when the lease is renewed.
Property tax reduction in tax bill
My sleep deprived memory recalls the statement that large foreign corporate landowners would be able to reduce the rent/lease costs to small businesses in places like IDS or MOA. Part of the savings for small business property owners could also be applied to employee wages and benefits since labor shortages will shift the scales.
Senator Bakk was recommending the Governor veto the tax bill since tails and one time spending costs could put future budgets in structural in-balance. Fiscal conservatives don't know the impact of federal budget debates, the economy is likely to go down again some day, and the biggest budget item depends on demographics as much as policy; our health care access funds have been drained while the medical care provider tax as source of revenue will sunset.
Tax cuts
Generally when we see tax cuts from repubs,there is a pittance for everyone but the elite who gets the majority of it. I really don't trust the repubs to have done this one any differently, but I'll have wait for the final reviews.
We have a MAJOR need for investment in our infrastructure, but for the most part, repubs want to borrow for it? Why...when we have a $1.65 billion surplus...and then we're giving a tax cut when we need money for education, college, vocational school and healthcare, but a tax cut is the repub priority?
Tax Surplus
One factoid never mentioned was the portion of the 1.65 billion sueplus came from Sales Taxes. Giving back to income taxpayers does not benefit those whose incomes are too low to be liable to real $$ income taxes. These folks are not immune to sales taxes. So the GOP legislature really benefits the Aristocracy.
I don't see what sales tax has to do with it. There was a billion dollar tax increase two years ago that affected wealthy individuals and small businesses. It was about a 25% increase in the rate if I remember right.
Since then there has been about a billion dollar surplus each year which argues to me that this increase wasn't necessary.
Cutting taxes for the wealthy and small businesses would simply be reversing the old increase. Cutting taxes for others would be a form of income distribution. It's a matter of opinion as to which is fair and right, and reasonable people will argue either way.
new bracket absolutely necessary
The new upper end tax bracket was created to address the recurring and kicked down the road needs of replacing bridges, upgrading existing roads, and playing a wildly uneven catch up game with long frozen budgets of public defenders, state courts, health and human services (and their necessary expansions), and finally, public education at all levels. The 2-years schools, known as MNSCU have been hung out to dry for over a decade (since 2000, basically - this from one of the heads of finance in the system), i.e. almost zero new monies to keep things going. Meanwhile Repubs keep having a fitful mostly silent war with the U of M system, holding back appropriate funding increases as hostage to their refusal to support medical research on fetal tissue. Research that actually saves lives, yet the "pro-life" party refuses to support it...THEN there's the k-12 system, which, by virtue of simply staying alive, while its neighboring and former rivals Iowa and Wisconsin systems have been gutted, and the test scores show it, now reigns supreme in the midwest, only because of Governor Dayton's fervent efforts to block bogus "opportunity scholarships" i.e. renamed vouchers to have tax payer dollars go to private schools instead of public, and also his efforts to at least, if not increase, at least hold harmless the current amounts going to public schools. And by current, we mean 2001 dollars. Because even with the meager increases, the over all k-12 budget is behind, based on the cost of living, by about 16 years. REGARDING "income distribution or re-distribution" = No one gets rich by themselves. They get rich off of the toil and labor of others who get a pittance by comparison. Taxing the rich is the way to fix that. If company CEO's paid themselves far less and shared it with the workers, then the argument could be made to raise taxes on the workers instead. But in 2017, CEO's have all the money. Currently half of the planet's money/net worth, to be exact, and like the game of Monopoly, the economy only keeps working if CEO's put some money back into the economic machine. Reasonable people will see the truth, while others will re-write their own truth to support the bubble they live in and disregard everyone else.
higher education question
Did the funding for paid six weeks family leave for faculty in the Minnesota State (formerly called MNSCU system) remain in effect or is it included in the removal by Republicans?
Dangerous, contagious, spreading in Minnesota
If you haven't read Eric Black Ink's article from last Friday, it's a good one:
"Has the conservative mind become 'diseased'? Conservative Michael Gerson thinks so
"The conservative mind has become diseased.
"That's a pretty strong statement, and I wouldn't expect anyone with conservative inclinations to take my word for it. But those aren't my words. It's the headline of Michael Gerson's most recent column in the Washington Post . . ."
If you're one of the few who was able to tune-into and stick with public television's coverage of this year's end of session and "special session" proceedings you got a pretty good look at, and (nauseous) feel for, how far that disease has progressed in the conservative mind in Minnesota.
It's an overused word, but "unbelievable" doesn't quite cover it.
Absolutely NOTHING happened during "regular business (and public viewing) hours" during the last days of the regular session, and an even MORE bizarre version of the same thing happened during the two or three "special sessions" that took place, starting last Tuesday.
ALL of the most important bills (and their last minute Republican amendments) were "debated" on the House and Senate floors sometime around midnight and beyond on ALL occasions. And the list of "unbelievable" things contained in those bills is impossible to list in less than a ten-page post.
For brief and random example:
-- Did you know there was a last minute, 35-page "small cell network" amendment tacked onto Pat 'ALEC' Garofalo's Jobs and Energy omnibus bill that forces ALL MN local governments to relinquish control over the "public right of way" (the fancy term for YOUR community's taxpayer-owned property) to telecommunications companies?
(And, by the way, when it comes to what the MN Constitution has to say about the limits of omnibus bills, can anyone tell me what "small cell" telecommunication networks -- in large population centers -- and usurpation of statewide community-owned property rights has to do with either Jobs or Energy?)
-- Did you know Republicans (led by Kurt Daudt) refused to provide funding for the Constitutionally mandated legislative pay rates voters approved last November?
(Is it now okay for MN legislators to disregard voters and violate the state's Constitution, or what?)
-- Did you know the "Jobs and Energy" bill also contained an amendment designed to gut the provisions of MN law passed in the mid 1990s that established the Renewable Energy Fund and dictated the spending involved . . . a long hard compromise (and set of promises) that was worked out between the legislature, the Native American community and Excel Energy related to nuclear fuel storage at Monticello and Prairie Island? . . . Did you know that amendment was the same bill that was passed by the House and Senate but vetoed by the Governor earlier in the session?
And those are just three of HUNDREDS of examples of the kind of pure conservative "poison pistons" built into in this year's Republican bills.
Just three of the more obvious symptoms of the disease Michael Gerson, the conservative, is talking about.
If you think the things Republicans have put on the Governor's desk would be good for Minnesota you need to make an appointment ASAP to find out if you're afflicted by it.
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Jill and I bet on the Georgetown/OSU game and this is the prize – winner posts on the loser's blog. I'm also cross-posting this on my blog. Probably this isn't an even bet since Jill actually has readers as opposed to people researching rap lyrics. But the bet was made, and, well, I have no shame.
Listening to the sports chatters Saturday Night and Sunday morning, the conventional wisdom coagulated around the idea that Greg Oden and Roy Hibbert didn't matter because the big men cancelled each other out. This is annoying me as much as the phrase "Georgetown's Princeton-style offense" is annoying Redhorse.
Yes, when Oden and Hibbert were both on the floor, they pretty much battled to a draw. But they weren't on the floor together more than a few minutes. The story of the game was that when Oden was on the bench, Ohio was able to hold serve against Hibbert, but when Hibbert was out, Oden dominated.
Game turned around the 8:50 minute mark when Oden was on the bench and Hibbert picked up a cheap fourth foul with the score tied. Oden came back in and sparked a 10-2 run. Hibbert came back in to staunch the bleeding, but the damage was done. Oden picked up his fourth on the eve of Let 'em Play time, so it mattered little. State protected the lead for four minutes and change. Ballgame.
For myself, poormouthing my team worked well and I always go with what works so: OSU looked good, Florida looked freaking amazing. Way scary. Scary like OSU football looke going into the BCS. No really, I'm worried. Really.
A few random thoughts to finish out.
As much as Oden turned this game, it only partially redeemed a fairly lackluster tournament. His agent should – but probably won't – encourage him to return to college. Yes, I'm biased – I'd like to see him in an OSU uniform again next year. But right now he has the look of a kid who might go to the NBA, have a series of disastrous starts, lose his confidence and end up in Europe. He has tons of talent, but needs some seasoning. Right now, Carmello Anthony thinks he's not mature enough to go pro.
I'm wondering about my assessment of Georgetown's regional final. How much of that was Georgetown's wearing out UNC physically and how much was yet another Roy Williams team just not finishing?
Has a basketball coach ever been more poorly served by coming from a power football school than Billy Donovan? Is there a more under-appreciated coach in the game than Donovan? OK, what's-his-name from Illinois, but aside from that? Donovan is mentioned as a good coach of some pretty good teams. He should be discussed as one of the best coaches working today, but he's taken for granted, mostly because basketball at Florida is overshadowed by football.
People talked about Georgetown's bid for history – first father-son duo in the final four as coaches. First dual father son duo as players and coaches, etc. There was another record on the line. Only one team has beaten the maximum number of #1 seeds possible – Arizona in 1997. Partly this is because it doesn't always happen that the number ones line up right. This time it lined up for both UCLA and Georgetown to have a chance at equaling the feat, but neither team could pull it off in the semis.
If Florida wins, they will be the first school to win football and basketball championships in the same season. Lots of people have noticed this. It surprised me though that few schools have won each championship sometime in their history. It gets complicated comparing the two sports because of the bizarre way NCAA D-I football decides its champion. But comparing past hoops tourney champions with the "official" NCAA list of the various declared football champions each year, only a handful of schools have won it all in basketball and have some claim to some sliver of the football championship. I've only given it a quick look and found but six schools:
Michigan State
Ohio State
If someone wants to spend more time to either locate schools I missed or weed out those whose claims don't stand up, feel free.
Nobody has said that OSU would be the first school to have two second-place finishes of they lose tonight; presumably they would. But hopefully we'll have two schools first to have one first and one second.


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Drastic weight loss belts, physical inactivity, food that intoxify the organism, medicines, contraceptives, stress, excess pounds, all of these predispose to the appearance of cellulite.
The best and safer remedies against cellulite are the natural ones that are based on diet and which are associated to a sports program of a few hours a week. Sports program must include running or walking quickly besides other exercises chosen.
Cellulite creams – just a myth
You've probably already tried many "miraculous" creams, whose labels promise you that you'll soon get rid of cellulite and your skin will find the suppleness and elasticity in no time … But I'm pretty sure you were disappointed. Did you make any mistake when applying the product?
There is no need to reproach, nor do you have to look for a similar product, which you think would be more efficient. It is important to know that, basically, there is no argument that the use of such products leads to the intended results.
The explanation is very simple: the layer of fat is below the skin (subcutaneously) so that, even if the product is absorbed into the skin, it has no ability to remove the specific toxins. In fact, the only concrete result from using these creams is that they improve skin texture, which will become more silky, but the problem will not disappear. And I think you are already convinced of this…
Healthy food, rich in fiber and an adequate intake of vitamins detoxifies the body, gives the antioxidants needed to maintain health and also mobilizes and "melts" fat tissue. So, it is recommended to eat only chicken and fish, seafood, salads daily, 5 fruit daily, milk, cheese, yogurt daily, and whole grains. Avoid sausages, margarine (you can use butter or olive oil as fatty food), cheese, sweets with cream (chocolate is allowed, but not much), fried foods or fast food.
It is recommended to walk as much as you can and it has to be fast. Do not use the elevator, even if you stay at the 8th floor. Try, at least 3 days a week, to reserve time in which to do sports and run. If you've decided that you can exercise at home, it is recommended to run on the spot for 10 minutes before starting any exercise, this taking place of warming. A life without sport is full of unseen problems, accelerates aging and illness.
Beauty treatment
You can opt for a cellulite treatment that can be found in beauty parlors or natural treatments which you can do at home.
Subcutaneous blood is put into movement by massage, because it relaxes the muscles, it oxygenates th body especially if you use essential antistress oils, it helps eliminate stress and a good oxygenation of the body. It is recommended to have as many massage sessions as you can in the fight against cellulite or to opt for anticellulite massage, with the mention that the latter are quite aggressive and painful.
Sauna is a good way of relaxing and detoxifying the body, also oxygenating the body, improving circulation and respiratory functions. The recommended weekly sauna sessions, possibly after sports program if you choose to perform it in a fitness room which also has a sauna. Sauna also strengthens the immune system and slows the aging process, regulates body temperature, increase resistance to stress and helps to maintain beauty and healthy skin.
Another asset in the fight against cellulite is the fluid regime. It is recommended to drink over 2 liters of liquid daily, of which one cup of milk, a cup of coffee, a glass of home made juice and the rest tea or water. You can opt for teas which have an impact on cellulite, as elder tea, green tea, yarrow, but to respect the number of cups allowed daily, noted in the prospectus tea. For example, green tea is strong and should not be consumed in the evening, you should also not exceed two cups of tea per day. Do not buy tea lay.
However, you should avoid alcohol because it dehydrates the body and it mostly introduces toxines, so the results from the other methods above can be offset by consuming alcohol. It is also recommended to reduce cigarettes as much as possible.
The above methods give better results if they are used all at once, so you'll have a toned body and full of energy and you'll also gain a nice appearance and young skin.
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Any serious beer lover who's ready to forgo the typical Belgian bars and dive into the exceptional Dutch microbrew scene needs to check out Proeflokaal Arendsnest.
Although the concept is similar to the famous Belgian abbeys – that is, there's a wide selection of flavors, ingredients, and alcohol content, and every beer takes its own individual glass – the big difference is that Proeflokaal Arendsnest only offers Dutch beers.
In fact, patrons rarely even think of Heineken at this place, which offers over 130 beers from more than fifty small Dutch breweries, not to mention a knowledgeable bar staff eager to educate customers on their choices.
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The pleasant, welcoming, and even joyful clientele is evenly split between locals, expats, and people just passing through, all gathered at Proeflokaal Arendsnest for the ultimate experience in Dutch beer and specialty liqueurs.
Good mix of Dutch beer lovers, expats, and travelers, 20s to 40s+.
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