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Tina Harker is a typical teenager. She loves hanging with her friends at the mall, buying shoes, and getting manicures. Most of all, she loves horses. Her life is everything she wants until her father drags their family to Arizona. Now she's living in a virtual ghost town in the middle of the desert, millions of miles from the nearest shopping center.
The one small highlight in the dreadful situation is the local ranch. They have a horse Tina can ride anytime she wants. Trying to make the best of her situation, Tina goes on her first cattle drive and gets a lot more adventure than she expected.
Bandits, cattle thieves, and a really cute cowboy are only the beginning as she finds out the ranch she is coming to love is in grave danger. Can Tina find the strength to travel back in time and save the ranch when her very life is on the line? It's no simple trip to the mall, but with a little help from her cowboy, she might just save the day
So, how is it?
Tina stared at her phone, amazed she had cell service, then back out the window of her parents' car.
OMG. Just…OMG. I can't believe they're doing this to me, she texted back.
When Jessica didn't reply, Tina sighed. It's like being on Mars. All red and brown and flat. No trees. Some mountains, I guess. Alien. Horrible. She sent that text and waited.
Her phone beeped, searching for signal, then found reception again.
Hugs. I'll come visit soon. I miss you. Gotta go. TTYL.
Tina put her phone away and stared out the window. She saw nothing out there. No stores, no restaurants, no school, no people. Just empty desert–horrible.
"Honey, we're almost there," her mom said, sounding excited.
"Almost where?" she muttered, crossing her arms and glaring at her feet.
Her dad glanced over his shoulder with a big grin on his face. "Almost home, sweetheart."
"Almost to hell," she said, even more quietly so her parents wouldn't hear. Even the radio broadcast more static than music as reception faded in and out.
Tina went back to staring out the window since it was marginally more interesting than her feet. She supposed she would have to get used to the view. Like it or not, she couldn't escape this hellhole until she went to college. The next two years would drag before she could return to lush green trees that dotted the concrete sea of New Jersey.
Her dad slowed and turned off the highway onto a dirt road. The car bumped, waking her little sister, Betsy.
"Are we there yet?" Her sister stretched and glanced out the window. She paused mid-stretch and Tina could see the surprise on her face. "Wow!"
Tina shook her head. Of course Betsy would be excited.
"This is so cool!" She bounced in her seat. Or maybe that was the potholes in the road. Did they ever fix things out here?
Tina ground her teeth. All she could see in the distance were more of the weird, red mountain things and a dirt road stretching to nowhere. "Where is this place we're supposed to be going?"
"Home, sweetie," her mom said in a sugary sweet tone.
"Sure, if we were Martians."
"Tina Harker," her dad said. "Do not talk that way to your mother."
Tina sank down in her seat and crossed her arms again. This totally sucks, she thought to herself. She tried not to hit her head on the top of the sedan as they jolted down what was supposed to be a road.
"Hey, look, a house!" Betsy bounced again in her seat. This time Tina knew it wasn't just the bad road. "And, Tina, a horse. Maybe they'll let you ride it."
Tina sighed and tried to ignore her little sister. Her parents had obviously sold the ten-year-old on the adventure, but Tina had left more behind than Betsy. Not wanting to see any horses right now, she didn't even try to look. She missed Frankie, the thoroughbred she had leased for over a year. It wasn't fair that she had to leave him behind. Tina had planned on buying him, but with the move, there was no way. Her parents had told her there were plenty of horses in Arizona and she'd find one there. They didn't understand. She didn't want just any horse. She wanted her horse.
Tears welled in her eyes, and she took a couple of deep breaths, trying not to cry.
A few minutes later, they passed another house on Tina's side of the car and she couldn't help but stare. A fence surrounded a large, dusty yard. The front porch seemed welcoming, except that one side sagged dangerously and the chipped tan paint peeled badly.
She wondered if anyone actually lived there. She didn't see anyone, but saw a swing set in the yard and a rusty pickup parked in the backyard. It reminded her of a bad T.V. show.
Ages later, they passed a couple more houses in better repair than the last. Finally her dad pulled off the bumpy non-road onto another bumpy non-road. They continued for another small eternity before Tina saw a cluster of buildings that looked like stores. Her dad turned down something like a main street and stopped in front of one of the small stores.
"Welcome to Golton, kids."
Tina looked around her, horrified. "I thought you said we were moving to a town."
Her dad smiled at her and opened the car door. "It's a ghost town."
Tina stared while he got out and stretched. The hot blast of dry air made sweat bead on her forehead, and then quickly dry. She felt like her skin would crack. Her dad shut the door, but with the car off, it would heat up fast. She didn't want to get out, but she couldn't stay in. Betsy had already jumped out and, as usual, bounced around her dad.
The heat made her wish she were wearing a halter-top, but the intense sun made her glad that her shirt covered her shoulders. The tan she had from riding her horse wasn't enough to protect her.
She wondered if her dad joked about this being Golton. Forget about ghosts. There was nothing here to haunt.
"Come on, honey, let's go see the store."
Tina sighed. Maybe it would be air-conditioned.
Her dad talked quietly with the man behind the counter. The store had a little of everything, but not much of any one thing, and no variety. If you wanted toothpaste, you got Crest. If you wanted apples, you got red. Tina folded her arms across her chest and tried to pretend she was in a bad horror movie and she'd eventually be rescued and taken back to civilization, but not before the movie-monster got her sister.
Speaking of horror movies...Tina picked up a book called Missing in Arizona. The intro page said something about Golton being an area with a large number of disappearances.
"Tina, come here for a minute," her dad called.
She hastily put down the book, hoping it was a joke, and joined her dad. Betsy shook the clerk's hand.
"Tina, this is Mike. He owns this store," her dad said.
The man behind the counter had the brownest skin she'd ever seen with short, jet black hair and an easy grin. He looked about her dad's age, forty or so.
"Hi," Tina said, smiling, and trying not to stare. She offered her hand and managed not to ask Mike if he was a real Indian.
Betsy had the benefit of being ten. "Tina, guess what? He's a real Indian. A Nav…" She hesitated and looked up at Mike.
He smiled down at the little girl. "Navajo."
"Betsy, they are Native Americans," Tina's mom said, sounding horrified.
Mike smiled at Betsy and winked. "Navajo," he repeated.
"It's nice to meet you," Tina said, glad to meet another human in this desolate waste.
"It's nice to meet you, too, Tina. Welcome to Golton. If there is anything you need and we don't have it here, I can probably order it for you." He smiled again. He had an accent, but Tina didn't know if it was because he was a Native American or an Arizonian.
"Thanks," Tina said. "Hey, that book back there said a lot of people go missing here. What's up with that?"
He shrugged. "Conspiracy theories mostly. Seems like people go hiking in the desert and get lost and die. Stay close to civilization until you know your way around and you'll be fine."
"Thanks!" Tina was glad to know that the book wasn't serious.
"It's good to see you again, Mike. I just wanted to introduce the girls and my wife," Tina's dad said.
"Oh, those government boys were by the house with your things yesterday. I stopped in, didn't seem like they were making too much of a mess, so I left them to it. My wife locked up after them. I'll call her and have her meet you there with the other set of keys," Mike said.
"Thanks." Her dad placed the money for Betsy's candy bar on the counter, and reached across to shake Mike's hand.
They spoke for a few more minutes, but Tina tuned her parents and Mike out and glanced at some of the knickknacks in the store.
Finally, her parents and Betsy headed for the door. Tina followed them outside.
"See, it's not so bad here," her dad said, opening the car door. "Lots of nice people."
Tina wondered where the other people were, but she didn't feel like getting into another argument. At least not right then.
The car had baked in the sun and it hadn't completely cooled down by the time her dad stopped again in front of a house. It was a two-story house with wooden siding and a large front porch. It looked like it may have been painted sometime in the past decade. As an added bonus, the porch only sagged slightly in the middle.
"There's a fence," Betsy said, bouncing again. "Can we get a dog, since we have a yard and a fence?"
Tina rolled her eyes. Their townhouse back in Jersey wasn't big enough for a dog, or at least that's what her parents kept saying.
"We'll talk about it once we get settled," her dad said.
"Cool." Betsy nodded, as if they had already decided they would get a dog.
Tina wondered if she could talk her parents into a horse if Betsy got a dog. She doubted it. Especially since the horse she wanted lived in New Jersey. Frankie probably wouldn't like it here anyway. Tina didn't.
The hot, dry air blasted her as she stepped out of the car. The paint was probably white at one point, but it looked kind of yellowish now, though it hadn't started to peel yet. It reminded Tina of a farmhouse out of an old movie.
Her mom had a funny expression on her face, kind of like the first time she'd tasted Betsy's cooking and had to pretend she liked it. She stared at the house.
Tina's dad put his arm around her and gave her a hug. "Just needs a little fixing up."
"Well, let's go explore," her mom said after another few moments of silence. She sounded as cheery as before, but Tina wasn't quite convinced. Betsy, on the other hand, seemed excited.
"Look, we're in a real house, with space and stuff. Can we get a swing set?" She bounced up the front porch and tried the doorknob. "It's locked."
"I have the key," her dad said, following Betsy.
Tina placed her foot gingerly on the steps up to the front door. They also sagged in the middle, but at least held her weight.
"Tina, I bet it's haunted," Betsy said once they were inside. "Look at this old picture. Think she's still here?"
Betsy pointed to a portrait of a woman on the wall. She wore a bonnet like in an old movie and a dress with flowers on it. Tina wasn't sure, but she thought the woman might have been a Native American.
Her dad laughed. "Mike assured me the house wasn't haunted. This house has been in his family for a long time."
"I thought Indians lived in teepees," Betsy said.
"Some of them used to, honey. Most of them live in houses these days," Tina's mom said.
Tina turned away from the picture. A lighter spot on the yellowed wallpaper next to it had probably held another picture. She noticed stairs to the second floor that started right by the front door. The bare wood floor looked polished, probably by years of footsteps. The kitchen was straight back from the front door, and there was another room opened off to her left. Their new house didn't seem terribly large, but it was bigger than their townhome in Jersey.
Huffing, Tina glanced around. "Is there electricity?"
Both her mom and dad gave her the don't-be-ridiculous look.
"Hey, a fireplace," Betsy shouted from the living room. "Can we have a fire, Mom?"
"When it is cooler, dear."
Tina sighed and followed the sound of her sister's voice into the living room. Their stylish leather couch and loveseat were completely out of place across from the stone fireplace. Boxes were stacked everywhere and spilled into the kitchen. She wandered toward the kitchen.
Betsy screamed.
Did you always wanted to be a writer? If not what did you want to be?
I never considered that I could be a writer. I thought writers were these god-like beings from other planets that sent us books. I did study geology and ended up with an equine science degree before I decided I would be a full time writer some day.
When did you first consider yourself a "writer"?
Writer – College... Author—2010 when I had my first story published.
How long did it take to get your first book published?
From when I got serious about the idea, five years.
Do you do another job except for writing and can you tell us more about it?
I work for a local airport shuttle as a driver and driver trainer.
What is the name of your latest book, and if you had to summarize it in less than 20 words what would you say?
Saga. It's about a magical teleporting/talking horse and the boy she grows up with and how they change the world.
Who is your publisher? Or do you self-publish?
Untold Press
How long does it usually take you to write a book, from the original idea to finishing writing it?
Um, it varies so much between projects. I usually mull the idea around for quite a while before I tackle the book, though sometimes that's because it has to wait in line. From when I start working on one, usually about 4 months.
What can we expect from you in the future? ie More books of the same genre? Books of a different genre?
Lots of Travelers (magical horses) books, some Urban Fantasy, Some Vampire Hunting Dog and Ghost Hunting Dog short stories and novels. Basically a lot of YA speculative fiction.
What genre would you place your books into?
YA Fantasy
What made you decide to write that genre of book?
It's what I love to read.
Do you have a favorite character from your books? And why are they your favorite?
Probably Doc, my vampire hunting dog, or Brown, the ghost hunting dog.
How long have you been writing?, and who or what inspired you to write?
I've been writing since I can remember. I'm not even sure what inspired me to write, but Kristen Britain made me believe there was a market for horse fantasy.
Do you have a certain routine you have for writing? ie You listen to music, sit in a certain chair?
I usually sit at my desk, I often have my Ipod on random (no, I don't make playlists). However, I can write anywhere with a notebook and a pen so I always carry one with me, just in case. Tea is important too.
Do you read all the reviews of your book/books?
If I see them, yes. I don't hunt for them, but if they pop up on Amazon I'll have a look.
Do you choose a title first, or write the book then choose the title?
It depends on the story. Sometimes I know the title. Sometimes it changes many times before I settle on one.
How do you come up with characters names and place names in your books?
Names, I use Behindthename.com to help out when I'm stuck. I try to pick names appropriate to the background of the character and for places I try to think of the culture that would have named them and go with that.
Are character names and place names decided after their creation? Or do you pick a character/place name and then invent them?
Just depends on how things are flowing. A lot of times I do names later.
Do you decide on character traits (ie shy, quiet, tomboy girl) before writing the whole book or as you go along?
I try to have an idea of the character before I dive in, but often they evolve as I'm going.
Are there any hidden messages or morals contained in your books? (Morals as in like Aesops Fables type of "The moral of this story is..")
Hmm...not usually. Every once in a while I'll throw something in there. In my written, but not yet under contract novel about my vampire hunting dog, there's a bunch.
Which format of book do you prefer, eBook, hardback, or paperback?
What is your favorite book and Why? Have you read it more than once?
Hmm, that's a really tough call. I don't think I have an absolute favorite but yes, I read books more than once. My favorites I've read more than twice.
Do you think books transfer to movies well? Which is you favorite/worst book to movie transfer?
Some do. Some go better to mini-series. My favorite was The Last Star Fighter. That one went to movie/book very well.
Your favorite food is?
Chocolate and pizza.
Your favorite singer/group is?
Don't really have one.
Your favorite color is?
Black and Purple
Your favorite Author is?
Timothy Zahn and Kristen Britain.


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text: [Risk No. 10] While Anne closed out my tab I felt a soft impression that she was loosing sleep over some future issue/event that was a cause for anxiety. As per the usual, I had no way of knowing if the impression was truly from Jesus. When in doubt, risk. Worst thing that can happen is me being wrong and apologizing to her for being a slow learner in the Lord. I shared what I felt and asked her if it made any sense. "It absolutely does," was her comeback. Phew! Thank you, Jesus! He prompted me to encourage her that she was not to worry and that He was with her. Do not be afraid. 1 Peter 5:6-7 – God cares.


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Answer: I am not sure if this is a talent, but there is definitely something I am passionate about and that would be creating! I don't limit it to only writing. To me there is nothing better than coming up with an idea, visualizing it in your head and making your vision come to life.
I am very involved in any type of creative process I'm a part of. I worked with my graphic designer for hours on every detail for this site, all the way down to each and every font type. Details are so important to me. I am currently working with my Publisher on ideas for creating the cover for my book. I have been involved with the film-makers on lots of the creative process for the documentary, I even have a super top secret music project in the works that you will find out about later!
I just love to create. It's not confined to only one realm for me. I find joy in the details and executing them to perfection.
A creative idea, to me is almost like a pregnancy. There is the part when the idea is conceived, then you have the the time where it's grown and incubated, then you literally "give birth" so to speak. To see your idea come to life, and even take on a life of it's own, there is nothing better.
Oh, I also love to take things and make them beautiful. If I ever had a #2 choice for a career it would be interior design. Again, for me it is all about seeing an vision come to life and bringing beauty to it. If I had the money to redecorate my house once a year I probably would just for the creative part of it! There's nothing that makes my heart come alive more.
Thanks for your question Betsy! If you have a question, send it my way. I would love to answer it.


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Entertaining + Holiday
5 Ways To Set Your Holiday Table
Hosting a holiday dinner party? Forget the fine china and polished silver, and trade in the pristine for the practical. Our table-setting mantra is "simple modern elegance." Mix and match classic pieces for a stylish holiday tabletop and centerpiece. Here are 5 easy ways!.
Want a modern take on rustic elegance? Mix natural materials and textures like reclaimed wood with rich velvet, pewter gray and pale pink. A family-style setup makes the food the star of your Thanksgiving table.
- Create a high-low material mix. Think a farmhouse table for an all-natural backdrop elevated by velvet dining chairs and velvet-trimmed cotton napkins.
- Easier and more relaxed than a tablecloth, a runner shows off the table's woodgrain. A hint of sheen adds subtle sophistication.
- For a fresh approach to layering, mix white and pale pink dinnerware, balanced with pewter chargers and black flatware.
- For a one-and-done centerpiece, opt for a modern candelabra. All you need is a matchbook for instant magic.
Whether you're entertaining in a small space or hosting a more-the-merrier Friendsgiving, a buffet allows you to accommodate extra people with ease. Channel a retro vibe with poppy patterns and colors.
- Mix, don't match! Stack up durable stoneware in complementary terra cotta + blue.
- Serve up one-dish dinners in roomy, shallow bowls to reduce spills and make it easy to eat in your lap.
- Dried botanicals in vibrant vases make wallet-friendly arrangements that will last all through the season. We paired autumn ferns with faceted teal porcelain for contrast.
- Tie the look together with a spark of poppy geometric prints on napkins + coasters.
For a look that's decidedly not your Bubbe's Hanukkah table, rethink blue and white. Give it your spin with sophisticated gold accents, brushstroke plates and shimmery velvet. 8 nights' worth of flickering candlelight adds instant ambience.
- A metallic-printed velvet runner sets a luxe vibe without the formality of a full-on tablecloth.
- Add drama to classic white china with a splash of the unexpected, like artful brushstroke salad plates.
- Go for the gold. In flatware, it's neutral enough for everyday dining while elevating any gathering. Accent with marble + brass (a trending combo) in a menorah, salt + pepper shakers or napkin rings.
- Put guests at ease with place cards; they'll eliminate that awkward moment when no one's sure where to sit.
For moody romantic vibes, hone in on deep blues and metallic golds. This palette is inspired by the midnight sky, where twinkling candlelight becomes a central color in itself. We love this look for any wintertime holiday—from Hanukkah to Christmas to New Year's Eve.
- Blue constellation salad/dessert plates anchor classic white dinnerware.
- A mix of metallics—from polished brass barware to gold flatware to silver mercury vases—creates a magical glow.
- Short on space? Use a console or sideboard as an extra serving area, perfect for a makeshift bar or dessert spread.
Favor a more traditional tabletop look? Embrace the classics with a modern twist on an intimate sit-down dinner that's equal parts timeless and stylish.
- You can't go wrong with gold-plated dinnerware: it's a classic for a reason. Make it modern by pairing it with gold flatware to up the ante.
- This table's twist on traditional lies in the unexpected scale of the centerpiece. Look for a long arching branch to create an artful moment, focusing on two colors like green and burgundy.
- A neutral palette of white, cream, gold and silver keeps this look clean and polished.


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Exhibition: Wed, Jul 14, to Sat, Sep 25 2010
Photographs from four decades recording the majesty of the American West by Bob Kolbrener of Carmel, California. Complementing the remarkable Ansel Adams exhibition's September opening at the Booth Museum of Western Art, in Cartersville, GA.
His subjects …from landscapes to portraits …from symbols of man encroaching on nature to humorous signage …are all carefully and thoughtfully executed. A show with Brett Weston in Los Angeles over 35 years ago launched his work. Since then, it has been exhibited throughout the United States as well as in Austria, China, Indonesia and Japan.
"Kolbrener stands apart because his photographs have a rare technical perfection—every print is ideal and masterful in light, tone, cropping and consistency." - James D. Burke, Director, Saint Louis Art Museum
425 Peachtree Hills Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30305 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10am - 4pm
p: (404) 261-6100
web: http://lumieregallery.net
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/655
ACP Listing #: 021
Exhibition: Wed, Jul 14, to Sat, Oct 9 2010
Featuring the exceptional photography of Peter Sekaer in the context of other notable artists of the period.
Including: Berenice Abbott, Arnold Newman, Alexander Rodchenko, Dorothea Lange, John Gutmann and Rondal Partridge.
Sekaer, born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1901, immigrated to the United States in 1918. After successfully operating a printing business in New York City producing posters, advertisements and window displays, he enrolled in the Art Students League in 1929 to study painting.
By 1934 Sekaer had left painting behind to study photography with Berenice Abbott. Through his friendship with Walker Evans he secured contracts from 1936 to 1943 to work on assignment as a photographer for various government agencies.
"Sekaer's photographs show an outsider's objectivity and detachment coupled with an insider's commitment and concern for the subject." - Julian Cox, Curator of the High Museum of Art's exhibition: Signs of Life, Photographs by Peter Sekaer.
More information at lumieregallery.net.
425 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30305 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10am - 4pm
p: (404) 261-6100
web: http://lumieregallery.net
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/656
ACP Listing #: 022
Exhibition: Fri, Aug 20, to Sat, Oct 2 2010
Mason Murer Fine Art presents an exciting summer show featuring photographers Steven Poster, Lucinda Bunnen and Rhett Amick, beautiful and complex abstract works from Phil Ralston, J. Patrick McCann and Kit Reuther, mixed media work from G. A. Gardner and a multi-media exhibit featuring the photography of Eric Waters, the poetry of Kevin Sipp, and the music of Dr. Michael White.
Exhibition: Fri, Oct 8, to Sat, Nov 13 2010
New work from painters Robert Marx, David FeBland, David Leonard and Julyan Davis; sculptural works by Arthur Gonzalez; photography from Judy Lampert and Eliseo Miciu; photographic process-based works from Pam Moxley; mixed media works from Omar Thompson and drawings by Suzanne Renton. Information and images available at www.masonmurer.com.
Mason Murer Fine Art
199 Armour Drive
Atlanta, GA 30324 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11am - 5pm
Sat: 12pm - 5pm
p: (404) 879-1500
web: http://www.MasonMurer.com
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/567
ACP Listing #: 024
Exhibition: Tue, Aug 31, to Sun, Sep 26 2010
Lynn Goldsmith selects one iconic image from her years of documenting music superstars, divides it into a grid, and places 2000+ photographs of that artist/group to create her super portraits.
: Fri, Sep 17, 7pm - 10pm
Book Signing: Fri, Oct 15, 6pm - 8:30pm
Lynn Goldsmith
Book signing for Lynn Goldsmith's new Abrams book "Rock and Roll".
Hagedorn Foundation Gallery
425 Peachtree Hills Ave., #25
Atlanta, GA 30305 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat: 11am - 4pm
p: (404) 492-7718
web: http://www.hfgallery.org
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/639
ACP Listing #: 026
Exhibition: Tue, Aug 31, to Tue, Sep 28 2010
Selected by TIME Magazine as one of the world's Top Design Influencers, The Sartorialist is fast becoming known as one of the internet's pioneer photographers for his blog of street photographs of stylish people. Traveling through both the world's fashion capitals and further afield, The Sartorialist brings an original and contemporary twist to the photographic tradition of August Sander. www.thesartorialist.blogspot.com
Photo: "Untitled, Paris, 2007." Courtesy of Danziger Projects.
: Fri, Sep 17, 7pm - 10pm
: Fri, Sep 17, 8pm - 9pm
Hagedorn Foundation Gallery
425 Peachtree Hills Ave., #25
Atlanta, GA 30305 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat: 11am - 4pm
p: (404) 492-7718
web: http://www.hfgallery.org
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/644
ACP Listing #: 027
Exhibition: Fri, Sep 10, to Sat, Oct 23 2010
Two Solo Exhibitions of Recent Work by David Hilliard & Joseph Guay.
Joseph Guay asks his subjects to record clips of their life the way their eyes see it. The memory footage is played within the portrait, a true Memory Portrait.
: Fri, Sep 10, 6pm - 8pm
Jackson Fine Art
3115 E. Shadowlawn Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30305 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10am - 5pm
p: (404) 233-3739
web: http://www.jacksonfineart.com
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/524
ACP Listing #: 035
Exhibition: Mon, Sep 20, to Sat, Nov 20 2010
As a musician, Marion Sievers has toured extensively. He has used these opportunities to document his travel through photography. A recurring theme of his images is people and a special moment in their life. These moments tell a story about the subject...either in a single photograph or a series of photographs.
Chocolate' Coffee
2558 Shallowford Rd. NE #201
Atlanta, GA 30324 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Mon, Tue, Wed: 6:30am - 9pm
Thu, Fri: 7am - 10pm
Sat: 7:30am - 10pm
Sun: 8am - 8pm
p: (404) 321-0174
web: http://www.mychocolatecoffee.com
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/452
ACP Listing #: 048
Exhibition: Thu, Sep 23, to Sat, Oct 30 2010
Solomon Projects presents two photographically-based projects by Atlanta artists Lloyd Benjamin and Susan Hadorn. On view in the front gallery, Hadorn captures the final days of Piedmont Park's original swimming pool and bathhouse. On view in the center gallery are Benjamin's unique silkscreen images of freight trains and railroad yards photographed by Benjamin as he train hops around the country.
: Thu, Sep 23, 6pm - 8pm
Solomon Projects
1037 Monroe Drive
Atlanta, GA 30306 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Thu, Fri, Sat: 10am - 6pm
p: (404) 875-7100
web: http://www.solomonprojects.com
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/667
ACP Listing #: 052
Exhibition: Fri, Sep 24, to Fri, Nov 12 2010
Annette Cone-Skelton, President/CEO/Director of MOCA GA has curated this dynamic and diverse exhibition featuring over thirty photographers.
Call for Entries:
Deadline: October 9, 2010
Juror: Dr Anthony Bannon, Director George Eastman House
APG is seeking to identify exceptional photographic-based artists actively pursuing their vision. Open to any style, subject, method or installation.
The Atlanta Photography Group is a non-profit arts organization whose goal is to provide a resource center for photographers, to support and advance creative photography, and promote photography as a fine art.
: Fri, Sep 24, 7:30pm - 10pm
Atlanta Photography Group Gallery
75 Bennett Street
Tula Art Center B-1
Atlanta, GA 30309 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 12pm - 4pm
p: (404) 605-0605
web: http://www.atlantaphotographygroup.org
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/633
ACP Listing #: 053
Exhibition: Thu, Sep 30, to Fri, Nov 5 2010
John Dowell presents a contemporary portrait of Atlanta's nocturnal urban landscapes, using medium format film. The exhibit features a selection from the 70-photograph series that contrasts the city's gleaming modernism with its stately past, and blurs the distinction between interior and exterior. The photographs invite the viewer to question what is real: is it the glittering surfaces, or the reflections they present?
: Thu, Sep 30, 6pm - 9pm
The Gallery at Chastain Arts Center
135 W. Wieuca Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30342 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Mon, Fri: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:30am - 9pm
Sat: 9:30am - 2:30pm
p: (404) 252-2927
web: http://ocaatlanta.com
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/495
ACP Listing #: 067
Exhibition: Thu, Sep 30, to Tue, Oct 26 2010
In this series, Atlanta photographer Paul Hagedorn uses staged sets and Hollywood production values to explore childhood fantasies and the thin line between play and peril and perception and reality.
: Thu, Sep 30, 5pm - 8pm
: Thu, Sep 30, 7pm - 8pm
Hagedorn Foundation Gallery
425 Peachtree Hills Ave., #25
Atlanta, GA 30305 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat: 11am - 4pm
p: (404) 492-7718
web: http://www.hfgallery.org
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/640
ACP Listing #: 066
Exhibition: Thu, Sep 30, to Tue, Oct 26 2010
Kereszi finds treasure in the cast off and left behind, relishing the mundane details of the American cultural landscape, transforming them into "semi-abstract images of transcendent beauty."
Image © Lisa Kereszi, Courtesy Hagedorn Foundation Gallery and Yancey Richardson Gallery
: Thu, Sep 30, 5pm - 8pm
: Thu, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hagedorn Foundation Gallery
425 Peachtree Hills Ave., #25
Atlanta, GA 30305 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat: 11am - 4pm
p: (404) 492-7718
web: http://www.hfgallery.org
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/641
ACP Listing #: 065
: Thu, Sep 30, 5pm - 8pm
Join ACP as we kick off our 12th festival with a reception at the Hagedorn Foundation Gallery. This reception will also mark the opening of Lisa Kereszi's exhibition Allure.
Lisa Kereszi was born in Chester, PA in 1973 and graduated from Yale with an MFA in 2000. She has exhibited internationally and has won numerous awards. Kereszi finds treasure in the cast off and left behind, relishing the mundane details of the American cultural landscape, transforming them into "semi-abstract images of transcendent beauty."
Reception starts at 5pm. Hear Lisa Kereszi speak about her work at 5:30pm.
Image © Lisa Kereszi, Courtesy Hagedorn Foundation Gallery and Yancey Richardson Gallery.
This event is free and open to the public.
Hagedorn Foundation Gallery
425 Peachtree Hills Ave, #25
Atlanta, GA 30305 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10am - 5pm
p: (404) 492-7718
web: http://www.hfgallery.org
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/671
ACP Listing #: 003
Exhibition: Fri, Oct 1, to Sat, Oct 30 2010
An exhibition highlighting recent photographic works by Atlanta-based artists, Nicole Akstein and Brittany Collins. Home + Land reveals two very personal explorations of Brazilian and Kenyan culture that surpass the notion of temporal travel, examining the relationship between people and their native land.
Gallery Cafe
3655 Roswell Road Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30342-4428 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 11am - 9pm
p: (404) 848-8474
web: http://www.gallerycafe.biz
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/439
ACP Listing #: 079
Exhibition: Fri, Oct 1, to Mon, Nov 1 2010
This series of birds photographed by Joel Conison shows birds as you rarely are accustomed to seeing them. Photographed as one would make a portrait of a person, these birds return your gaze. These larger than life size images allow you to see the details of each bird. The birds have been placed into a portrait situation and lit as one would have their portrait taken in a studio. All photographs are printed with a printer whose color inks have been replaced with a set if black inks, solid black and six shades of gray.
To make an appointment, please email curator Diane Evans.
: Sat, Oct 2, 6pm - 8pm
Blue Heron Nature Preserve
4055 Roswell Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30342 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9am - 4pm
Sat, Sun: 12pm - 4pm
p: (404) 814-8228
web: http://BHNP.org
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/449
ACP Listing #: 074
Exhibition: Fri, Oct 1, to Fri, Oct 29 2010
This exhibition of photographs by Gary Gruby touches those perfect moments when a person "gives" a portrait to an artist in an unrehearsed, unplanned and unscripted way. Gary Gruby's photographs in this exhibit celebrate those moments. They are honest, open and surprising. These portraits have a geographical range that encompasses Gruby's expansive backyard, from the few students of the "Island School" on Cumberland Island, through families in Atlanta, and the documentation of three decades of residents in Senoia, Georgia - in an award winning series titled "Portrait of Senoia." Mr. Gruby photographed and donated over 44 archival black and white prints that are part of the Senoia Area Historical Society's permanent photography collection. Artists are put on this world to see particular things, share particular thoughts and reflect beauty in their art, and do so in a fun way. Come, take a journey and view the received gifts of "Unrehearsed Perfection" in Pace Academy's Fine Arts Center in October.
: Fri, Oct 8, 7pm - 9pm
Unrehearsed Perfection - An Exhibit of Portraits, Given
Reception for the Artist at Pace Academy Fine Arts Center.
Pace Academy
Fine Arts Center
966 West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30327 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9am - 4pm
p: (404) 926-3712
web: http://www.paceacademy.org
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/631
ACP Listing #: 087
Other: Fri, Oct 1, to Sat, Oct 30 2010
See our website for a compete listing of all October Celebration events.
Showcase Photo & Video
2323 Cheshirebridge Road
Atlanta, GA 30324 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9am - 6pm
Sat: 10am - 5pm
p: (404) 325-7676
web: http://www.showcaseinc.com
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/504
ACP Listing #: 086
Exhibition: Fri, Oct 1, to Fri, Oct 29 2010
Dinny Addison presents images from the salt marshes of coastal Georgia captured over a period of seven years.
Artists' Atelier
800 Miami Circle, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30324-0324 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11am - 4:30pm
p: (404) 231-5999
web: http://dinnyaddison.com
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/569
ACP Listing #: 085
Exhibition: Fri, Oct 1, to Sun, Oct 31 2010
A Photographic Celebration, is a juried show, featuring work by the Atlanta Artists Center Photography Salon. Judge for the show was Katheryn Kolb, Executive Director of the Serenbe Photography Center, a nationally and internationally known photographer. The AAC Photography Salon is open to all members of the Atlanta Artists Center and is an informal, photographic artists' discussion/support group of those who use all forms of photography as their means of expression.
: Sun, Oct 3, 2pm - 4pm
"A Photographic Celebration" Reception and Awards
An Atlanta Artists Center Event. A Reception and Awards presentation at The Gallery at Paper Mill. The public is invited.
Defoor Centre
Rhombus and Encore Rooms
1710 Defoor Avenue, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10am - 5pm
p: (404) 591-3809
web: http://www.defoorcentre.com
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/614
ACP Listing #: 069
Exhibition: Fri, Oct 1, to Thu, Nov 4 2010
The Atlanta Artists Center (AAC) Photography Exhibit at the Buckhead Library is a once a year event in October as part of ACP. This year will mark the sixth exhibit, highlighting images from over sixteen artists.
: Sat, Oct 2, 3pm - 5pm
A reception with artists presentations by the AAC photographers at the Buckhead Library. Open to the public.
The Buckhead Library
269 Buckhead Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30305 [map: Google Maps]
hours: Mon, Wed, Thu: 10am - 8pm
Tue: 10am - 6pm
Fri, Sat: 11am - 6pm
p: (404) 814-3500
web: http://www.atlantaartistscenter.org/libraries.htm
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/661
ACP Listing #: 073


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Top-Quality Parts
In addition to providing some of the highest-quality equipment available in the market, Vermeer delivers top-quality parts and superior services. Vermeer parts are manufactured to exacting specifications to help keep your Vermeer equipment running trouble-free.
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We also carry parts and supplies for non Vermeer equipment.
Contact one of our store locations for the parts you need.
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Vermeer Southeast Sales & Service, Inc. is a full-service equipment dealer that specializes in selling, leasing, training and servicing equipment manufactured by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Our products consists of directional boring machines, track trenchers, rubber-tire trenchers, brush chippers, stump cutters, tree spades, tub and horizontal grinders, vibratory plows, and piercing tools.
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Spring Courses 2019
- Classes begin on Tuesday, January 22, and semester courses meet for 12 weeks.
- Course Fees: Refer to individual courses for cost.
- Register by January 15 and use the form at the end of this listing. Registration received after this date is subject to a late fee of $25.
- Courses designated by an asterisk (*) qualify for credit toward the Heed doctoral degrees.
Earn Continuing Education Hours
As of January, 2015, CE hours are required to maintain LCSW, LMSW, LP, LCAT, LMFT, LMHC licenses.
CHD is an approved provider of continuing education in New York State for these licenses:
LCSW, LMSW, LP, LCAT, LMFT and LMHC.
All courses offer CE hours unless indicated otherwise.
Classes may also be taken via telephone or self-study (see below for details).
For more information, please contact CHD at 212-642-6303 or email us at email@example.com.
*E101S-19. Modern Psychoanalytic Intervention Strategy
Instructor: Susan Jakubowicz, PhD, LP, CGP, NCPsyA, LCSW
Day/Time: Mondays, 4:00–5:30 pm first class is January 28
Location: 301 East 21 Street, Suite 1-K, NYC 212-473-1400
Fee: $350
CE Hours: 18
Telephone: No
Self-Study: Yes
*E102S-19. Child and Adolescent Treatment
This course will discuss important aspects of physical and emotional development of children and adolescents and how Modern Analytic Therapy makes use of this information. Techniques of working with children and adolescents and the importance of including the parents in the therapeutic process will be emphasized. Actual case material will be presented and theoretical and practical aspects of therapy will make up an important part of the course.
Instructor: Michaela Kane Schaeffer, PhD, LP
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm
Location: 170 Rugby Road, Brooklyn (Q train, Beverly Road station) 718-693-2243
Fee: $350
CE Hours: 18
Telephone: Yes
Self-Study: No
E103S-19. Sabina Spielrein's Contributions to Psychoanalysis – Why so Neglected?
Born in 1885, Sabina Spielrein was an early pioneer of psychoanalysis. Her writings provide insights and analyses of the culture and interests of the time. She was also an eloquent writer who described her own personal struggles. She progresses from being a patient at the Burgholzi to becoming a medical student in Zurich, to being involved in the beginnings/birth of psychoanalysis. This course seeks to right a wrong in recognizing a neglected pioneer and thinker. We will cover her three most important and essential works.
Instructor: Natalie Riccio, PhD, LCSW, LP, NCPsyA
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 2:00–4:00 pm, 6 classes: February 6; February 20, March 6, March 20, April 3, April 17
Location: 235 West 76th Street, Suite 4-D NYC (212)724-4539
Fee: $250
CE Hours: 12
Telephone: No
Self-Study: No
E104S-19. From the Cradle to the Grave: Attachment Style's Impact on Adult Romantic Relationships
Using the work of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth as a springboard, this course will explore the ways in which infant-caregiver relationships affect our adult relationship patterns. Whether you're looking to examine your own attachment/relationship associations, or hoping to gain insight into couples-work, this 4-class course will include discussion on attachment theory and how partner choice and ongoing relationship issues may be the natural consequence of early attachment experience and styles.
Instructor: Nicole Matusow, LCSW
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:45–8:00 pm, 4 classes: January 23, February 6; February 20, March 6
Location: 928 Broadway (bet. 21st & 22nd Streets), Suite 1206, NYC 646-580-3123
Fee: $100
CE Hours: 5
Telephone: No
Self-Study: No
*E105S-19. Trauma: Clinical Issues
In this course, students explore the therapist's awareness of indicators of post-traumatic stress and examine theoretical overviews and treatment perspectives. Case examples of patients displaying a range of traumatic sequelae are presented in order to identify elements of psychic and physical trauma, the aftermath of trauma (PTSD), and various treatment approaches.
Instructor: Susan R. Blumenson, PhD, LP, NCPsyA
Day/Time: Thursdays, 4:00–5:30 pm
Location: 24 Fifth Ave., @ 9th St., Ground Floor Suite, NYC (212) 473-5580
Fee: $350
CE Hours: 18
Telephone: Yes
Self-Study: No
*E106S-19. Comparative Psychotherapies
This course will focus on historical approaches to psychoanalytic inquiry from Freud to present. Class material will trace the arc of psychoanalytic thought from 1875 to the present: S. Freud: Classical – Drive theory, structural theory; A. Freud, Mahler, Hartmann: Ego psychology, Sullivan: Interpersonal; Klein, Fairbairn, Winnicott: Object relations and the British School; Bowlby: Attachment; Kohut, Erikson: Self & Identity Psychologies: Lacan: Intersubjective and Contemporary Revisionist; Spotnitz: Modern.
Please include your email address on the registration form to receive an article prior to the first class.
Please note this course meets for ONE hour per class for 12 weeks.
Instructor: Harlan Matusow, PhD, LP
Day/Time: Fridays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: 928 Broadway (bet. 21st & 22nd Streets), Suite 1206, NYC 914-320-0350
Fee: $250
CE Hours: 12
Telephone: No
Self-Study: Yes
E107S-19. Psychoanalysis and Hypnosis
Psychoanalysis grew out of hypnosis. In fact, Freud who had been trained in hypnosis in France before developing psychoanalysis, began his psychotherapy practice in Vienna as a therapeutic hypnotist. In those days, therapeutic hypnosis was done with the subject lying on a couch. When Freud gave up hypnosis, he repurposed the couch. Let me be presumptuous enough to assert that Freud misunderstood hypnosis. Had he a modern understanding of hypnosis, he would not have abandoned the practice and psychoanalysis today would be very different. In this workshop I want to introduce the participants to the uses of hypnosis in a psychotherapy practice with a particular emphasis on its usefulness for psychoanalysis. No one will quack like a duck, but participants might discover some of the benefits (and fun) of going into a trance.
Limited to four participants. If there are more than four, another workshop will be held.
Instructor: Richard Friedman, PhD, NCPsyA Member of The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Day/Time: April 5 (one session), 1:00–2:30 pm
Location: 1123 Park Ave, #1D, NYC 212-289-3592
Fee: $45
CE Hours: 1.5
Telephone: No
Self-Study: No
E108F-19. Working with Couples
This course will explore how therapists conduct the treatment of couples, including: a maturational view of the developmental tasks that provide a solid foundation for a successful relationship, the common resistances a couple may present in therapy, varying treatment orientations in this complex work and countertransference in couples therapy.
Please note this course meets for ONE hour per class for 12 weeks.
Instructor: Calla C. Jo, LP, LCSW
Day/Time: Fridays, 4:30–5:30 pm
Location: 24 Fifth Avenue at 9th Street, Ground Floor Suite, NYC 917-428-7347
Fee: $250
CE Hours: 12
Telephone: No
Self-Study: Yes
TSS201. Case Supervision
(Open to all, required for Treatment Service Students)
In this class, students receive supervision of their individual patients at the Treatment Service, with a focus on understanding patient dynamics-both transference and resistance- and the analyst's counter-transference issues. In addition, the group formulates a diagnostic picture of the presented cases, discusses intervention strategies, and seeks to resolve treatment impasses.
Instructor: TBA
Day/Time: TBA
Location: TBA
CE Hours: 18
Telephone: Yes
Self-Study: No
Additional Learning Options for CE Hours
Each class indicates which options are available.
(Not all courses offer telephone and self-study options.)
Class Via Telephone
Please contact the instructor for call-in information.
A one-page paper will be required to demonstrate comprehension with the material.
Please contact the instructor to receive readings.
CHD Admissions Policy: CHD admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights and privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, sexual orientation, age, disability, and national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and other school–administered programs.
Heed University Doctoral Program: In its doctoral program in psychoanalysis (both PsyaD and PhD), Heed University's College of Psychoanalysis offers individualized, independent study under faculty guidance and supervision, combined with seminars and classes at approved study centers. CHD's curriculum includes many courses that earn psychoanalytic candidates credit towards their doctoral degree from Heed, and towards their graduation from CHD. All enrolled Heed students who are working with a Mentor may use the CHD courses designated by an asterisk for independent study or advanced credit. For information about the doctoral program in psychoanalysis at Heed University, please telephone the Heed office at 877-287-2456. Heed University brochures and applications can also be requested by email at email@example.com.
Spring 2019 Class Schedule
- Registration must be received by January 15. Registration received after this date is
subject to a late fee of $25.
- Spring classes begin Tuesday, January 22.
Week 1: January 22–25
Week 2: January 28–February 1
Week 3: February 4–8
Week 4: February 11–15
Week 5: February 25–March 1
Week 6: March 4–8
Week 7: March 11–15
Week 8: March 18–22
Week 9: March 25–29
Week 10: April 1–5
Week 11: April 8–12
Week 12: April 15–19
Monday classes meet April 22
June Workshops begin Monday, June 3, 2019


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Split Farthing Hall
Split Farthing Hall
Split Farthing Hall
Raw Horizons Academy and Dr Claire Maguire are pleased to offer their Wellbeing Coach Training program at their stunning venue, Split Farthing Hall, in North Yorkshire.
The course includes 5-nights in beautiful accommodation, all meals (cooked vegetarian) plus endless tea and coffee. A course workbook full of reference materials is also provided.
Split Farthing Hall is a peaceful 18th Century Georgian home that has been recently restored into a modern luxury retreat venue in a beautiful part of North Yorkshire. It is also Dr Maguire's family home.
The Hall has 8 luxurious en-suite bedrooms complete with fluffy towels and ayurvedic SUNDÃRI toiletries. Each room is individually decorated with beautiful views and can be either single or shared twin occupancy. There are two room types to choose from – Deluxe or Superior.
Read our Accommodation Page to find out more...
Each floor has tea making facilities with a selection of teas, herbal infusions and fresh fruit. We stock the fridges with fresh lemon and ginger, filtered water and organic milk.
We have high speed WiFi throughout the house plus there is a good mobile signal with all networks.
Within Split Farthing Hall there is a cosy snug, an oak shelved library and a formal drawing room. The mix of traditional elegance with contemporary style make it a nurturing, serene setting for your stay.
Added facilities include the relaxing outdoor hot tub, the far infra-red detoxing sauna and a spacious health studio.
If you choose to travel to us by train, we are an easy and relaxing 2½ hour journey from either London Kings Cross or Edinburgh, just 2 hours from Manchester and all direct to our local stations (Thirsk and Northallerton) from where we will collect you and return you after your course.
Should you prefer to drive, we will send you simple but detailed driving instructions. Click here to view our location map.
We like to say although we are tranquil and secluded, we are not 'isolated'.
'A breath-taking location in beautiful North Yorkshire. Thank you for your hospitality.' Gemma M.


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The size and output of your stove will of course depend on the size of your room and its insulation. Most stove manufacturers will quote output in KWs. A rough guide is to measure your room in metres then use this formula. length x width x height. This will give you the cubic meterage, and then divide by 14 to give you the KW output required
From our experience one 5 kw stove heating a room for a winter season will use about 2 loads of good seasoned hard wood (this year a load is around £90 – £100) The better the quality of wood the less you will use and of course how much you use your stove will also affect your wood usage as will the length of the season!
Unseasoned wood All logs should be seasoned – that is cut, chopped and left to air – for at least 12 months to allow the moisture level to drop to around 18 – 20%. Investing in a moisture meter is a good idea . Incorrect use of airwash Most wood-burning stoves now come with an airwash system to discourage soot from settling on the glass. You should try to avoid closing the airwash vent completely when the stove is in use or the glass will blacken. Fuel touching the glass If the glass is blackening in just one or two areas rather than across its entire surface, it might be that you are overloading the stove or loading fuel too close to the glass, causing the fuel to burn against the glass.
All logs should be seasoned for at least one year, hardwoods are the best such as Ash, Beech, Birch, Poplar, Oak, Elm. (What woods to Burn ) or telephone us for our list of local recommended wood suppliers 01483 727534.
Getting a quotation
We offer a FREE site visit. Following this visit you will be sent a detailed quotation with stove options.


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St Mawgan, Watergate Bay, Cornwall, UK
Call +44 (0) 1637 881183 for details or make an enquiry
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- On the Map Located in the village of St Mawgan just 5 minutes from Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay.
- By Car From London, take the M4 toward Bath, take M5 South and A30 to Cornwall and follow the directions provided to the property
- By Air Just 5 minutes' drive from Newquay airport.
- By Train Fast services direct to Bodmin, approximately 20 minutes away.
Please note the property location is approximate only, in order to protect the owners privacy.
Watergate Bay
For a luxury holiday you'll be inspired to be home about, Watergate Bay on the North coast of Cornwall is loved for its vast stretch of golden sand, world-class eateries and one of the UK's best surf breaks.
Watergate Bay in North Cornwall For a luxury holiday you'll be inspired to be home about, Watergate Bay on the North coast of Cornwall can't be beaten with its vast stretch of golden sand, world-class eateries and one of the UK's best surf breaks. Jamie Oliver is a celebrity restaurateur who spotted the potential of this small Cornish enclave on the coastline of North Cornwall, and his Fifteen restaurant is one of the 'must visit' gastro hotspots of Watergate Bay. Long gone are the days when fish n' chips was the order of the day when visiting the seaside... with Wax, Zacry's and the Beach Hut chasing Fifteen's tail closely, discerning visitors will be spoiled for choice when looking for innovative and interesting places to eat in Watergate Bay.
Things to do in Watergate Bay The Extreme Academy and O'Neill Surf Academy both offer surf lessons in Watergate Bay which are suitable for anyone from beginner through to expert level. The breaking waves provide an aqua playground for anyone who wants to try their hand at kitesurfing, coasteering or stand-up paddle boarding too- let the ocean be your playground! For those preferring to stay on dry land with a glass of fizz in hand, don't miss the annual Polo on the Beach in May draws crowds from all over the UK and is a definite experience in itself. Sports spectators will be thrilled to learn that Watergate Bay is also the location for the Thundercat Racing National Championships, British Stand-Up Paddle Association National Championships and the English National Surfing Championships too. Watergate Bay benefits from being a dog-friendly beach in Cornwall all year around so don't forget your pooch!
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Disclaimer: These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set as a guideline only. They are intended to give a fair description, but should not be relied upon as being a statement of fact. The photographs appearing on this website show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time when the photographs were taken and it should not be assumed that the property remains precisely as displayed in the photographs. If there are any points of particular importance that need clarifying before you confirm your booking please do not hesitate to ask.


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The Social Security (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament at the end of June 2017.
Drawing on the information from last summer's consultation, it makes provisions for the transfer of several social security benefits to the Scottish Government and provides a framework for how this will happen, which benefits will be transferred, and how the benefits will be administered.
Carer's Allowance is one of the benefits to be transferred, and this Bill also sets out how the increase to Carer's Allowance (to bring the payment in line with Jobseeker's Allowance) will be made to carers in Scotland. Carers Trust Scotland has developed the National Carer Organisations' Briefing on the Social Security (Scotland) Bill June 2017 (PDF 359KB).
Complete the questionnaire and give us your views
Carers Trust Scotland has also developed a questionnaire based on the Social Security Committee's call for views .
If you are a carer or former carer who has experience of the social security system (including if the person you look/ed after receives Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment) complete this questionnaire by 21 August 2017 and give your views.


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Precious Brady-Davis is a highly lauded international public speaker and panelist whose mission is to create critical intersectional dialogue, foster empowerment and create solidarity that leads to positive self and social awareness. Precious challenges us all to examine our internalized bias regarding ability, faith, class, sexual orientation, race, and appearance. Through this awareness individuals, organizations, and institutions of higher learning are inspired to create brave spaces in their communities through the act of inclusion.
Past Speaking Engagements:
Trans Equity Summit - Keynote Speaker- City of Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN (2018)
Global Scholars Symposium - Keynote Speaker- University of Cambridge - Cambridge, UK (2017)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event - Keynote Speaker- Reed College - Portland, OR (2017)
Harvey Milk Dinner - Keynote Speaker- Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN (2017)
Trans Symposium - Keynote Speaker- Hampshire College - Amherst, MA (2017)
"The Building Blocks of Activism: Purpose. Action. Justice." – Keynote Speaker - Black Lives Matter Conference - Loyola University - Chicago (2016)
Lavender Graduation & Chancellor's Award Reception - Keynote Speaker - University of Nebraska- Lincoln, NE (2016)
"Who do you say that I am?" - Keynote Speaker- Center for Faith Studies - Omaha, NE (2016)
National Conference for Creating Change - Co Chair, National LGBTQ Taskforce – Chicago, IL(2016) -
"Trans Lives Matter - Transforming the Globe" – Moderator, Victory Institute – Las Vegas, NV (2015)
Trans Day of Remembrance – Keynote Speaker- James Madison University- Harrisonburg, VA (2015)
The Skew – Panelist for Zackary Drucker's "The Skew", Museum of Contemporary Art - Chicago, IL (2015)
Queer in the City 225 – Panelist – Department of African American Studies, Department of Gender and Sexuality- Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (2015)
The Trans 100 - Host - Chicago, IL (2015)
"Transmopolitan - Transgender Resilience" – Consultant, Keynote Speaker – Inaugural program "Out in Chicago", Chicago History Museum, Chicago, IL (2015)
"Black Lives Matter- Justice for Black Same Gender Loving and Transgender Communities" – Panelist, Aids Foundation of Chicago, Chicago, IL (2015)
"Issues Affecting Transgender Youth"- Presenter, Illinois Department of Public Health Conference (2014), Center on Halsted, Springfield, IL
"Corn this Way" -The Nebraska LGBTQ Emerging Leaders Summit – Keynote Speaker, GLSEN Omaha, NE (2014)
"Race, Stonewall, and the Creation of the LGBTQ Movement"- Panelist, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL (2012)


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Animals for adoption at St. Frances Animal Center
All animals are fixed, current on vaccinations, and micro-chipped.
Saint Frances Animal Center Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
If you are interested in adopting this animal, please fill out the application for adoption located on our website www.sfanimals.org or come into the center to fill out the application.
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I had the pleasure of joining the NSFW gang this Tuesday to take part in the Summer Music Series. I brought along my acoustic guitar and played three songs from the upcoming Ever One release. Care to get a sneak peak at the material on the album? Here you go!
And now for the part where I pull the curtain back a little.
Being that it was my first time ever really performing like this (solo with only an acoustic guitar, live before who knows how many people), I was definitely a tad nervous. Not as nervous as I expected, but those butterflies were fluttering in the stomach a bit.
As a result, I played nearly every song at least 20-30 percent faster than I probably ever have. It's funny listening to this after the fact. I'm not sure I'm ever rehearsed them at this speed, but the situation affected me and I obviously had adrenalin setting a higher tempo than I would have liked.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with the performance. No major failures, but there are a handful of things I can latch on to that I'd change if I did it over again. But hey, isn't there ALWAYS room for improvement?
You can watch the full episode here from which this mix of songs was pulled here.


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Perched at 7,200 feet and 90 miles away from Denver, Estes Park is a fantastic basecamp for exploring Rocky Mountain National Park's eastern side. You also can access the park's west side via the park's spectacular Trail Ridge Road, which connects the two sides of the park.
Take a stroll down its lively downtown lined with coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques. Or sit on a bench along the Riverwalk, which spans the downtown area from the Estes Park Visitor Center to Performance Park on the west end of Elkhorn Avenue. Along the way, stop in photographer Erik Stensland's landscape photography gallery, Images of Rocky Mountain National Park, at 203 Park Lane downtown to see the park in a new light.
Afterwards, check off one of these bucket list activities.
1. Tour or Drink Whiskey at the Haunted Stanley Hotel
As you explore Estes Park, it's hard to miss the iconic Stanley Hotel sitting slightly above town. The white palatial hotel opened in 1909 and was built by inventor F. O. Stanley who produced steam cars Author Stephen King's overnight stay here inspired his best-selling book The Shining. Take a ghost tour, then in the evening, have a drink at the Whiskey Bar, which has Colorado's largest selection of whiskey. You may even spot the ghost of Stanley checking in on his establishment.
2. Go Family-Style at the YMCA
Set in a forested compound overlooking Estes Park, the YMCA of the Rockies is a family-oriented camp with rustic wooden lodges and dining halls straight out of a national park postcard. The camp offers numerous activities, including crafts, mini golf, horseback riding, and ziplining.
3. Ride a Horse
There's nothing more quintessentially Western than jumping in the saddle for a ride. Several outfitters run guided trips into the park and the surrounding Roosevelt National Forest.
4. Find Your True Nature at Dao House
For a peaceful mountain retreat, head to Dao House, which offers lodge rooms, standalone suites and wellness programs in a beautiful forest setting. Dao House offers holistic treatments like massage and herbal aromatherapy, as well as classic western ranch activities like rides on a horse-drawn carriage, wagon or sleigh, one of which brings you to an outdoor campsite for a cowboy dinner.
Is the altitude giving you a headache? Head to the Oxygen Lodge where you can pay to breathe in 90 percent pure oxygen infused with energizing aromatherapy blends. Choose between a 30-minute or 45-minute treatment.
5. Ride the Estes Park Tram
Get outstanding views of Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park and the Continental Divide when you ride the Estes Park tram. You'll start at 420 East Riverside Dr in Estes Park and then ride all the way up to the top of Prospect Mountain. The tram is open late May through early September. No reservations are required. For the best photo opportunities and to avoid possible thunderstorms, go early in the morning.
For more information:
Estes Park Visitor Center
(8oo) 443-7837
500 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517


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Lisbon is a fantastic place to visit for many reasons, but its proximity to some great day trip locations is just one of them. In fact, the town of Belem is super easy to get to by train, taking just 10 minutes from the city centre, and it really is the perfect day trip from a Lisbon city break. If you're looking for something a little different from the bustle of Lisbon, the tranquil, somewhat quieter nature of Belem will give you all you are looking for – as well as an insight into Lisbon's exploring past.
On Monday's, many of Lisbon's main attractions are closed, and that is the same with Belem. We visited on a Monday. Oooops. But although we didn't get to go inside many of the attractions, they were all incredible to see anyway due to their stunning architecture. Here are five places I would visit on a day trip to Belem – don't miss them if you make the trip!
Make a stop at Pasteis de Belem
If you only manage to do one thing in Belem, make it a trip to the birthplace of the Pastel de Nata. These gorgeous custard tarts are a highlight of any trip to Lisbon, but also across other Portuguese influenced countries such as Brazil. They were surprisingly created before the 18th century by Catholic monks at the Jerónimos Monastery in Belem, just outside of Lisbon (hence why Belem is often referred to as the birthplace of pasteis de nata). This is because convents and monasteries often used lots of egg whites to starch clothing, leaving egg yolks to be made into sweet pastries and cakes.
In the 19th century, with monasteries closing in the aftermath of the Liberal Revolution, the monks decided to start selling their pasteis de nata at a nearby sugar refinery. When the Jeronimos Monastery closed for good, they sold their recipe to this factory. The owners of this factory opened Pasteis de Belem in 1837, and it has been there in the heart of Belem ever since.
In the height of season you'll find queues round the block, but out of season in the early morning it's simple to grab a couple and head for the Tagus River to enjoy them.Belem is a picture perfect day trip from Lisbon - here's what to see when you get there!Click To Tweet
Belem Tower
Belem Tower (also known as the Tower of St Vincent) is a fortified tower located in Belem on the northern banks of the Tagus River, built in 1515. For a military monument it is beautiful, and given its position on the river it holds a magical view in any weather. You can visit inside the tower for just 6 EUR per person (at the time of writing), but we were content with just taking in this breathtaking Moorish-influenced building.
Belem Tower is a UNESCO World Heritage monument and is a tribute to Portugal's Age of Discovery – as so much of Belem is. In fact, so many explorers left from this position to discover the new world. Due to this, it incorporates many stonework motifs of the Discoveries and a statue of Our Lady of Safe Homecoming, which was a symbol of protection for sailors.
Jerónimos Monastery
The Jerónimos Monastery is a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. It's an incredible example of late Portuguese gothic architecture known as Manueline and is an imposing, huge building that sits back from the Tagus River. It's had an interesting history, both religious and secular – in fact, in 2007, the Treaty of Lisbon was signed at the here, which lay the framework for the reform of the European Union.
Like many of the main sites in Belem, it has huge significants with Portugal's explorers and the Age of Discoveries – sailors would pray with the monks to ensure their safe return on their voyages. You can visit Vasco da Gama's tomb, who was one of the most important explorers in Portugal's history, discovering the sea route from Portugal to India. You can also see the highly ornate cloisters which you must walk through, and the entrance to St Mary's Church (one of the most ornate doorways I have ever seen).
Entrance is 10 EUR at the time of writing, but you can purchase a combined ticket to both the monastery and tower for 12 EUR.
Monument to the Discoveries
The third of the important Age of Discoveries locations is the Monument to the Discoveries, known as Padrão dos Descobrimentos in Portuguese. The impressive monument overlooks the Tagus River too, and in the site where many ships left to explore new routes and trade – particularly with India and the Orient.
A relatively new structure in compared to both the tower and the monastery, it was conceived in 1939 but wasn't permanently built until 1960 with limestone excavated from Sintra. It was revealed as part of the work to mark the anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator showing once again that the 15th and 16th Age of Discoveries has some of the biggest influence on visitor attractions in this area.
Take a walk around the Jardim Botânico Tropical
As one of the largest gardens in Lisbon, it's home to over 600 species of tropical plants mainly from Portuguese former colonies. Walking around it is extremely peaceful, located just next to the monastery – and allows you to get away from the busy nature of the queues for Pasteis de Belem if you've made a stop there first.
The gardens also have a beautiful lake, with many statues located in and around the gorgeous planting. You'll spot many animals as well as the impressive Counts of Calheta Palace inside the grounds. An afternoon walk around this area, along with walks long the beautiful Tagus River is a wonderful way to finish a day spent in Belem.
We took the really cheap local tram 15 from Cais do Sodré but you can also take both tram 127 or 15 from the downtown area's Figueira Square to make your journey if you are located somewhere more central. Due to our visit on a Monday, we spent just half a day here before making our way to the airport to go home, but there is plenty to see for a whole day.
In fact, I wished we had visited on a different day – but that gives me an excuse to return. Who wouldn't want to eat more custard tarts from their birthplace?


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If you read Part One of my Harry Potter Party you will know that I wanted this to be a surprise for my daughter for her 16th birthday. Well, I suck at keeping secrets and she likes to snoop too! So between the two of us she figured out that I was throwing this party for her. Much to my surprise I was SOOO glad she figured it out because I had this genius idea to make scarves for each of the girls to match the house that they were in. See how they found out what house they were in HERE. Also check out part Three of our party HERE
I bought fleece from Hobby Lobby – I kept going back to use my 40% off coupon. Ha! I bought all the colors of the different Hogwarts Houses.
Gryffindor: Scarlet and Gold.
Ravenclaw: Blue and Bronze.
Slytherin: Green and Silver.
Hufflepuff: Yellow and Black.
Maeli spent hours on my crappy sewing machine. (Yes it is a cheap piece) anyways she would literally roll out of bed in the morning and start sewing. I tried to use the tutorial from momsminivan for the scarves but sometimes you have to figure it out on your own! My mom came half way through the process and told us that the way we were doing it would take forever. She was right as the directions we were following was going soo slow! (maybe because we aren't great at following instructions) Once my mom showed us her way those 8 scarves were done in less than an hour! What would I do without my seamstress mother? Look how darling all the girls looked in their scarves.
Once the cute scarves were completed and ready to go Maeli found an old top bed sheet (non fitted) in my closet and decided she was going to make a platform 9 & 3/4 for her guest to jump through when they came to the front door.
To make this doorway entrance she laid the sheet out on our garage floor. My advice is to lay some cardboard behind the sheet because the paint can seep through. (Speaking from experience) Luckily the paint came off the garage floor with a pressure washer. Anyways, Lay the sheet down and get a normal kitchen sponge. I purchased a package of sponges at the store so both of my daughters could work on this at the same time. They sponged on red paint in the pattern of bricks – just off setting the squares from one another.
As you can see in the photo above once the sheet was dry I cut a slit probably 3/4 of the way up the middle of the sheet. This is so the girls could walk through the platform once they arrived. As you can see I added some trunks onto my front porch and an owl. The broom on the steps got used throughout the party. Here is a cute shot of them in front of the platform the day of the party.
The Platform 9 & 3/4 sign above the sheet is from Jonesing2create. Kudos to her for sharing her printable!!
Once the Platform was ready we began to work on the rest of the decorations and fun aspects of the party! You can print out these fun templates for the Bertie Botts candy to give away to the girls as a party favor. The printables can be found at Naphtalismelody.
There are holes along the sides. So, I put Jelly Belly's into a cellophane bag and put them into the Bertie Botts bean box. I pulled the tops of the box together and punched holes into the top. I tied them shut with Baker's twine.
Check out Part one and Part Three of the Harry Potter Party Preparation. I will be adding Parts 4 & 5.
From Craft, post Harry Potter 16th Birthday Party Part Two
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In the hopes of continuing to expand The Blah Blah, I've taken the site off of WordPress and onto my own domain. I seem to have reached capacity here at WordPress, and now it's time for bigger and better things.
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Also, if you're interested in writing, shoot me an e-mail (firstname.lastname@example.com) and we'll talk about it.
And as always if you have some awesome new music and want me to write about it, send it my way. Don't bother sending me your crap though, because I'm not gonna say anything positive about it unless it really is great. I'm tired of polishing turds.
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Although the 1977 National Women's Conference was hailed as a significant victory for the U.S. women's movement, the legacy of American women working for greater rights is as old as the country itself. The 1977 conference was preceded more than 100 years earlier by the 1848 women's rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York. Elizabeth Cady Stanton drafted the famous Declaration of Sentiments, which outlined the ways U.S. women were treated unjustly. Among the examples Stanton cited were: women were not allowed to vote, married women had no legal or property rights, most occupations and educational opportunities were closed to women and working women earned a fraction of what men earned.
The early U.S. women's movement grew partly out of the anti-slavery movement of the 1800s, and was primarily centered on suffrage, or the right to vote. Passed in 1866, the 14th Amendment gave voting rights to all male citizens, regardless of race. It was also the first time in the Constitution that "citizens" and "voters" were explicitly defined as "male." It was not until 1920 that women obtained the right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment.
However, not all American women reaped these victories. As evidenced as early as 1851, when Sojourner Truth delivered a speech at a women's rights convention asking that, as a former slave, "ain't I a woman?" the U.S. women's movement has consisted overwhelmingly of white, educated, middle-class women. No women of color attended the 1848 conference. Even the modern feminist movement has had few women of color in leadership positions, and has done little to fully address the racial power imbalances in America as an intersection with gender imbalances. As illustrated in the archival footage seen in SISTERS OF '77, a movement claiming to fight for all American women often faced challenges—to include voices that were marginalized due to race, geography, religion and sexual preference.
Commonly referred to as "the second wave," the U.S. women's rights movement that gained momentum in the 1960s and '70s was a product of the times. Fueled by the civil rights movement, as well as women's mounting dissatisfaction with sexism within the anti-war and other progressive movements, this second wave of activism focused on changing public consciousness, as well as changing public policy.
On a larger scale, the era's successes included the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prohibited employment discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion and national origin and resulted in the creation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Title IX in the 1972 Education Codes, which mandated equal access to higher education and athletics; and Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in the U.S. Legislative changes during the second wave resulted in greater financial freedom for women—such as the right for married women to obtain credit cards in their own name—as well as increased reproductive and educational rights.
Organizations such as the National Organization for Women (NOW), which was formed in 1966, helped to bring women's rights to the national forefront. But in order for the movement to fully succeed, changes also had to take place on local and personal levels. On college campuses and in other smaller communities, women formed liberation organizations to address their roles and status within American society. Grassroots projects included the establishment of women's newspapers; women-run clinics and child care centers; abortion services; rape crisis hotlines and battered women's shelters. Frustrated by attempts to overcome racism in primarily white women's organizations, women of color formed a variety of advocacy groups that addressed both racism and sexism in the U.S., including the National Black Women's Health Project, the Organization of Pan Asian American Women and the North American Indian Women's Association.
Much has changed for American women since 1977. Thirty years ago, the notion of women as men's equals was still controversial, and women were still expected, as lawyer Jane Hickie says in SISTERS OF '77, "to keep quiet, stay home, take care of those babies, and our husbands." In 1977, there were 20 women in Congress, compared to 74 in 2004, although women in political leadership positions have remained overwhelmingly white. As author Betty Freidan explains, "The image of women in American society, then, and in some parts of the world still, was women as wives, as mothers, as sex objects, housewives, but not as people participating in society."
Yet while the accomplishments of the women's movement have been monumental, women's rights still remain at stake. While many young women in 2005 are hesitant to use the label "feminist" due to the term's misconceptions and backlash, they reap the benefits of the U.S. women's movement every day—social, political and legal freedoms that have become so ingrained in American society that many find it hard to believe that there was a time that they did not exist. Common concerns within the U.S. women's movement today, or the "third wave," include reproductive rights, especially in a time of accelerated efforts to decrease access to abortion services and birth control; the "mommy track," which forces many younger women to struggle over career and family and look for ways to accommodate family responsibilities within in the workforce; sexual harassment; pornography; women in the military and in religious leadership positions; and human and women's rights on a global scale. Work on improving past victories continues to be necessary: in 2003, the U.S. ranked 60th in the world, out of 180 countries, in women's representation in national legislatures.
In the past 150 years, the work of the U.S. women's movement has irrevocably transformed the circumstances of not only American women, but also all Americans—a process and transformation that remains ongoing. As Feminist Majority President Eleanor Smeal says, "We in the United States think everything is a ball game that you win or you lose. Change is not that. It's a process, and there are a lot of battles, a lot of skirmishes… You've got to just be in there for the long haul."
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Good Ol' Fashioned Financial Common SenseAugust 25th, 2011 at 01:39 pm
Occasionally, some well-intentioned soul makes the argument that having an emergency fund or planning for retirement means that you're "a pessimist" or that you "don't have enough faith," and you "just need to trust God more." Now I can appreciate people's varying points of view. But there are times that I just want to say "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?" Of course I don't actually yell at them…that would be rude…but I do think it.
With all my heart, I want you to be debt free and prepared for the future, which includes a 3-6 month emergency fund and a solid retirement plan. Would that mean you don't have enough faith or that you're a worry-wart? I don't think so!
Consider this famous story from Aesop's Fables, circa 600 B.C. You may have read it before, but its' wisdom is worth revisiting. You may remember that Aesop also gave us the morals of such stories as The Boy Who Cried Wolf and The Tortoise and the Hare. I think he was on to something!
In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest.
"Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?"
"I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same."
"Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil.
When the winter came the Grasshopper found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing, every day, corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer.
Then the Grasshopper knew...
It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.
Of course, this concept of preparing for the future goes back even farther. Consider the words of the wise King Solomon, circa 1,000 B.C.:
Go watch the ants, you lazy person.
Watch what they do and be wise.
Ants have no commander,
no leader or ruler,
but they store up food in the summer
and gather their supplies at harvest.
-Proverbs 6:6-8
The moral of the story:
Become debt free, stay debt free, save up a 3-6 month emergency fund and plan for future expenses and your retirement. That's just good ol' common sense!
Yours In Freedom,
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Let's All Learn Regex
By Deane Barker on December 4, 2012
Here's what ICT should really teach kids: how to do regular expressions: This article takes forever to get around to its point, but it's a point I can support. Learning regular expressions was hugely valuable for me as a developer, as an IT professional, and as a professional in general.
The reason technical people forget this is that once you know regexps, they become second nature. Any search that involves more than a few criteria is almost certainly easier to put into a regexp, even if your recollection of the specifics is fuzzy enough that you need to quickly look up some syntax online.
Knowing regexp can mean the difference between solving a problem in three steps and solving it in 3,000 steps. When you're a nerd, you forget that the problems you solve with a couple keystrokes can take other people days of tedious, error-prone work to slog through.
Pattern recognition and matching in general is valuable, and goes far beyond computers. The key: if more people knew regular expressions, more systems would support them. Regex support would be expected and natural. The computing world would be a better place.
Do the world a favor, get the O'Reilly book and just start reading. (I just noticed that this has been in publication since 1997. Gotta be one of the older O'Reilly titles.)


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FOR SALE: 600 cow dairy farm worth £3.4 million
A 600 cow dairy farm near Guyhirn worth £3.4 million is up for sale.
However estate agents Savills says it wants to sell Redgate Farm as a package including its herd, stocks and machinery, as well as nearly six million litres of milk quota.
The 307 acre farm, 14 miles east of Peterborough, was completed in 2007 with a modern dairy housing and automated slurry systems and 35,000 litres of bulk tank storage.
It also contains a recently built four-bedroom detached house and temporary agricultural dwelling, with scope for further development.
That provides "sufficient accommodation for core management staff on farm", Savills says, as "currently a number of skilled staff live locally and work on the farm".
Milk is sold under an Arla Sainsbury milk contract and the farm is not shown as being located with a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Adrian Wilson, from Savills, said: "Many people looking to buy a dairy farm may not be considering this area.
"However Redgate Farm offers an ideal opportunity for someone wanting to expand their dairy business to a larger unit with plenty of space to expand further including more buildings and extending the parlour.
"Compared with many large dairy units built from small beginnings Redgate Farm has a refreshingly simple and efficient housing configuration."
Antony Oliphant, also from Savills. added: "Whilst Redgate Farm is noteworthy in its own right we are selling the package as a preferred option being the farm with the herd, stocks and machinery.
"Buyers will have the opportunity to buy a settled herd kept in immaculate conditions for which we will provide Kite costed management information and CIS milk records. It is clear that a great deal of thought has gone into the feeding and management of this profitable, young herd."
Anyone interested in a guide price for the whole package should call Savills on 01223 347231.