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Scott, over many years, has always provided me with a fantastic and professional service. He has approached every case with great enthusiasm and maintains an excellent level of communication, explaining everything with great clarity. I've recommended Scott and Smooth to others and will continue to do so. Keep up the great work!
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Celtic Reiki Services:
As with most Reiki practitioners, I was trained in the traditional Usui method for giving Reiki. At the time of my training, I received a Reiki guide from non-ordinary reality, who is a member of the Sidhe, the People of Peace. When we met, she informed me that she was going to teach me Celtic Reiki.
There are twenty-five symbols, based on the Ogham, the Celtic Tree alphabet, in Celtic Reiki. Each tree has its own symbol and its own healing power. I began learning and using these symbols almost immediately upon finishing Reiki I.
I provide Celtic Reiki as a standard part of every client session. When I journey, I visit with my Celtic Reiki guide, who tells me what symbols to give and where to place them. The power of the Celtic Reiki symbols is quite profound.
Celtic Reiki is a form of faery medicine, which sources from life force energy that is primarily Earth-based. Land, Sea and Sky energies are applied to the three places in the body that were thought by the Celts to have more "soul"—namely the head, heart and belly, or the locations of the three cauldrons.
Symbols for each of the three energy centers will then arise as a particular antidote, strength or protection that the individual requires at the time of the session. The symbols, once explained, can continue to be used by the client for ongoing protection and energetic support.
Those interested in Celtic Reiki training and attunement can read more about this program under Workshops. You should know how to journey and have already completed Reiki I and II (Usui Method).
Human beings are made of body, mind and spirit. Of these, spirit is primary, for it connects us to the source of everything, the eternal field of consciousness.
— Deepak Chopra

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General information
|Type of scheme
|Niminal number of sharers
|Year of build
|Home mooring (2018)
|Overwater Marina, Cheshire.
|Engine Type (last known
|2 + 4
|Change over day
|Are pets allowed
|Is smoking allowed inside
|Booking system
|Each owner chooses three weeks per year,
two between April and September inclusive,
and one from any other month.
The list of owners rotates in pairs each year
giving everyone a chance to choose their weeks
first or second over a six year period.
Apart from two weeks put aside over the winter for maintenance,
all other weeks are available as extras, priority being given to
those at the bottom of the list. In fact, there is seldom competition
for the extra weeks.
|Priority for school holidays
|At present, two owners have special arrangements
for school holidays. The rules allow for up to two
owners to have this status in any year, for a
slightly higher contribution to the running costs
(correct as at 2017).
General Comments About the Boat
Starting from the stern and working forward, the accommodation is:
REAR DECK: Semi-trad steering position with seating/gas lockers and access to engine below.
MASTER BEDROOM: Double bed, extendable to king-size. Wardrobe and storage cupboards/drawers. En-suite toilet and wash hand basin.
BATHROOM: Pumpout toilet. Quadrant bath/shower. Wash hand basin. Radiator. Accessed from the corridor outside is the gas-fired central heating boiler.
GALLEY: Gas cooker with 4-burner hob, grill and oven. Microwave. Fridge with freezer compartment. Sink and drainer. Opening side hatch opposite. Separated by high level glass-fronted crockery cupboards from...
DINING AREA: L-shaped dinette with removable table, converts to double bed. Optionally separated by curtain from...
SITTING AREA: Wardrobe above drawers, opposite solid fuel stove. Two chairs convertible to single beds. Flat screen TV/DVD and radio/CD player. Glazed full width doors to...
FRONT DECK: Seating on three sides with under seat storage. Fresh water storage tank in bow.
EXTERNAL: Boat roof has non-slip surface, storage for boat poles and planks.
Pictures of the boat
Specific details for the share offered
|Size of share as a percentage or fraction
|There are no shares advertised for sale on this boat on boatshare at present. This page is just a template for any potential advertiser to re-use To re-use it click here
|Price in UK Pounds
|Reason for selling
|Pre-booked weeks included
|Holiday entitlement with share offered here.
|Two weeks high season and one week low
season plus estra weeks per the system outlined above
|School holiday option possible?
|Running costs for 2018/9
(How do these figures compare?
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|£645 per annum for 2019
|Contact details for vendor
General comments by vendor
Starting at the rear. there is a fixed double bed which can be extended to king size, together with ample storage space and an en-suite pump-out toilet/shower. The bathroom contains a second pump-out toilet, vanity unit, airing cupboard, corner bath and shower. Forward from this is a kitchen with four-burner gas hob, grill and oven, fridge, microwave and plenty of storage space.
The lounge area has an L-shaped dinette which converts into a double bed, and two armchairs which each convert into a single bed. There is also a wide-screen TV with DVD player, a digital radio/CD unit and a solid fuel stove. Gas central heating can also be used to heat the whole boat. The double-glazed front doors can be opened to almost the full width which is ideal for eating in the well deck in warm weather.
The large water tank is situated at the front of the boat, and there are large storage lockers/seats in the well deck. The lockers contain the hose reel, windlasses, mooring pins, shuttering hooks, river anchor and chain. The boat is also fitted with smoke detectors, 12V charging sockets (for mobile phones etc) and mains sockets (supplied by an inverter or shore power).
The friendly group of owners took over the running of the boat after the collapse of OwnerShips in 2010. This considerably reduced our running costs and we now each have at least three weeks of holidays every year for less than £750. This covers mooring, insurance, licence, gold river rescue service (which is virtually never used), and predictable repair costs.
Decisions regarding maintenance and home mooring are made at an annual general meeting that takes place in Northampton in October each year.
The boat had a bare metal repaint in 2014 which made Steelaway look like new. It is not anticipated that this will need to be repeated for five or six years.
When using the boat, owners pay for diesel, pump-outs, gas (if a bottle runs out), and usually a valet on the day they return (approximately £40).,
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Newsweek has a good article on "Sesame Street", That Show That Counts.
Reading the article reminded me how truly remarkable that show has been. It's easy to dismiss it as just a children's show, but the show was truly ground-breaking.
(And what does Dora give us???? Nothing but yelling at backpack.)
- Current Location:where the rain is
- Current Mood: contemplative
- Current Music:waiting for "my boys"


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There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:
I can see the fingerprints of god
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of god
And I know its true
You're a masterpiece
That all creation quietly applauds
And you're covered with the fingerprints of god
So look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Where do you see them? Here's how to join in.
1. Blog with your interpretation of God's fingerprints. Be sure to link back here so others can find the entire list of participants!
2. After you've posted your blog, sign the Linky below. Have fun exploring the other links as well! Please only sign in if you're participating. Hopefully this will make us look at things through fresh eyes throughout the week!
Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
— Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)
Friday, September 09, 2011
Fingerprint Friday
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Josh and I walked into the study and I saw Mahatma Gandhi on the PC screen. Gandhi is one of characters in Chris' PC game, Civilization IV. I turned to Josh and said, "Look! It's Gandhi."
…and the following conversation ensued:
Josh: Yeah, I know him!
Me: Really? You know of him? (I knew this would be interesting.)
Josh: He's in my Bible. God said to him, "Gandhi, gather your men and build an army!"
Me: Are you sure it was Gandhi?
Josh: Yes!
Me: But do you know that Gandhi was not even born yet during that time?
Josh: It was Gandhi!
I tried to explain to him how Gandhi could not have been in the Bible.
Josh: Oh, maybe it was GINDI, not Gandhi.
I don't know what to say.
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As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let us stop and remember that more than 70 years ago our country was at war. Liberty Ships were built to help in the war effort. They carried much needed supplies and troops to the war areas. Many of us are not old enough to have lived though that time and can only imagine how difficult it had to be for families that were apart, especially in a time without quick access to information, and with a lack of communication compared to what we have today.
Our ship spent five Thanksgivings away from home. The first Voyage stands out as it lasted 2 ½ months. They carried over 8,000 long tons of supplies, most of it for the Russian Lend-Lease program. We know that on most Thanksgivings the crew had a traditional Thanksgiving meal. It may not have been like mom's, grandma's or the wife's, but the best that could be produced in the galley aboard the ship.
Here are some facts from each of the voyage the JOHN W. BROWN made on Thanksgiving, along with some general WWII shots of the SS JOHN W BROWN during those years.
First Thanksgiving...Voyage 1. at sea. 26 November 1942
The ship had departed the Canal Zone, Pacific side on 28-Oct-42 and would not arrive Saldanha Bay, South Africa until 29-Nov-42. New York to the Persian Gulf -Steamed 15,400 miles. The trip took 2 1/2 months
She was carrying 8,380.9 long tons of cargo. Most of the cargo, 8,084.3 long tons was for the Russian Lend-lease program, 233.7 purchased by the British and 62.9 for the British Lend-Lease.
Mail: 22 sacks of US Army mail and 10 sacks of overseas mail
Cargo: included motorcycles, trucks from 10 ton Mack to 1.5 Fords, armored scout cars, jeeps, canned pork product (Spam), dried beans, steel, railway cars axles,45-caliber submachine guns, and smokeless powder.
On the deck were P-40 fighter planes, 10 Medium Sherman tanks, and 10 Canadian-built Valentine VIII medium tanks. Note the wooden walkways/scaffolding (as seen in the above picture) that was used to walk on the 'deck', as the deck was too filled to enable much actual walking.
Second Thanksgiving. Voyage 3. Docked Oran, Algeria- 25 Nov 1943
Arrived Oran, Algeria on22-Nov-43 and departed 30-Nov-43
Departed the Chesapeake Bay on15-Sep-43 to Oran, Algeria.
Steamed 3,842 miles in 18 days & 22 hours. Average speed 8.46 knots.
Cargo: 7,854.5 Tons2500 items including: Sherman tanks, locomotive, Purple Heart medals, cigarettes, clothing, explosives, flammables & "hazardous articles"
Personnel: 36 officers & 303 enlisted men
Around the Mediterranean-Moved large amount of cargo and troops from port to port in the Mediterranean.
Arrived New York 18-Mar-44
Cargo: 274 pieces of equipment including: half-track, motorcycles & 61 tanks
Personnel: 15 officers & 346 enlisted men of First Armored Division
Third Thanksgiving, Voyage 5, Naples, Italy- 23 Nov 1944
From Baltimore, Maryland 19-Oct-44. Departed Naples, Italy on23-Nov-44; arrived Piombino, Italy on 24-Nov-44.
Cargo: general Army cargo, 11 bags of mail
Personnel: 356 Army persons of the 758th Tank Battalion, one of the black units to fight in the European Theater
Arrived New York 29-Dec-44
Fourth Thanksgiving. Voyage 9. New York 22-Nov-45
Departed Marseilles, France 22-Oct-45 and arrived New York 14-Nov-45.
Cargo:Had delivered 257,000 bushels of Wheat to Marseilles France.
Personnel: 645 GI's came home on the BROWN.
Voyage 10
Departed New York on 26-Nov-46 for Italy
Cargo: Full load of wheat.
Fifth Thanksgiving. Voyage 13. New York 28-Nov-46
Departed London, England 1-Nov-46 and arrived New York on 15-Nov-46
Cargo to US: Ice skates, artist's colors, books for the library at Tufts College, musical instruments, tobacco, antiques, cologne, wine, gin, rum, woolens, linens, rabbit skins and dressed leather. There were cases of personal effects, trunks and miscellaneous items.
On deck: Rockets & distress signals
As we all give THANKS this Thanksgiving 2015, remember to say thanks to all the men and women who did their part during WWII but say a little extra thanks to US Merchant Marines and Naval Armed Guard who served on Liberty Ships during the War. As General Eisenhower said:
"The officers and men of the Merchant Marine, by their devotion to duty in the face of enemy action, as well as natural dangers of the sea, have brought us the tools to finish the job. Their contribution to final victory will be long remembered."
Please have a Happy Thanksgiving from the members of Project Liberty Ship and the volunteer crew members on the SS JOHN W BROWN.
Project Liberty Ship, Inc is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all volunteer organization engaged in the preservation and operation of the historic ship JOHN W. BROWN as a living memorial museum. Gifts to Project Liberty Ship are tax deductible.


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Employees from BAE Systems' Geospatial eXploitation Products™ (GXP®) team recently collaborated with Team Rubicon USA to provide geospatial intelligence and solutions to disaster response teams assisting victims of Hurricane Harvey.
In the weeks before Hurricane Harvey, the GXP team had been working with Team Rubicon USA – a nonprofit that leverages the skills and expertise of military veterans to provide disaster relief – on a pilot evaluation and training exercise designed to add cloud-hosted GXP Xplorer®, GXP WebView® and GXP OnScene solutions into its disaster response workflows. As the storm intensified, initial plans for a simple training activity were put on hold as GXP personnel engaged to bring application experts and a terabyte of relevant satellite and aerial imagery for detailed analysis.
"We knew the hurricane wasn't going to wait, and decided to take immediate action to help this extraordinary organization and its mission to assist the thousands of people affected by the storm," said Jessica Hulsey, GXP product manager at BAE Systems.
For five days following landfall, employees worked alongside Team Rubicon at its National Operations Center in Dallas and various forward operating bases to provide response teams with imagery-based insights of the disaster area, including basic terrain analysis, flooding overlays to maps, identification of ground hazards, and route analyses to determine open roads between bases and central command.
"Leveraging GXP-hosted services allowed us to significantly accelerate the speed at which we were able to deliver imagery insights following Hurricane Harvey's collision with the Texas coastline," said Hulsey.
In addition, GXP operations personnel provided near round-the-clock support from remote offices in St. Louis, Missouri; Reston, Virginia; and San Diego, California.
Team Rubicon unites the skills and expertise of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams – providing critical services during disasters and empowering veterans beyond the battlefield.
When disaster strikes, every second counts; and GXP solutions continue to ensure that first responders have the intelligence they need, at the time when they need it.


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Rebel Road Studios is a full service production company that specializes in both documentary filmmaking and branded entertainment. Trusted by world class brands, we pride ourselves on creating captivating cinematic content that engages audiences and moves them to action. At Rebel Road we go where the story takes us. That is why over the last three years we have produced films in over 60 cities across the globe. From concept to creation, we partner directly with media outlets, agencies and brands to deliver viral content that entertains and inspires.
Over the years, our award winning team has created branded content for such clients as Lexus, Levi's, Dewars, Chevy, Fiat, Toyota, Covergirl, Milk, Cotton, & Jack Links to name a few. We look forward to bringing your wildest concepts to life.
Peter Matkiwsky is an award winning filmmaker who has produced and directed branded entertainment since it's infancy in the digital space. After beginning his career producing sports television, Matkiwsky focused his attention to commercial efforts and fused his passion for documentary filmmaking with his understanding of marketing. As both a writer and director, Matkiwsky has created documentary and scripted narrative films that have spanned multiple genres and outlets. Peter created Rebel Road in 2015 as an opportunity to connect brands directly with fearless filmmakers, in an effort to deliver inspiring stories that engage audiences worldwide.
His work has been seen on NBC, ABC, Sports Illustrated, Time, Wired, People, Fortune, Travel & Leisure, Food & Wine, Southern Living and Tennis Channel.
Growing up just minutes away from Skywalker Ranch, Brooke discovered her love for film after viewing A New Hope as a child. That passion for storytelling led her to NYU where she studied cinema and soon after became immersed in the NY production scene. In 2015 Brooke joined Rebel Road and has produced everything from broadcast commercials to digital shorts for some of the world's top brands.
Whether locking down major US highways, wrangling celebrities in Vegas for the fight of the century, or coordinating ridiculous stunts, there is nothing she can't do.
Nick Midwig has been a director of photography for 10 years. His most recent project includes the documentary Beware the Slenderman, which premiered at SXSW and will air on HBO in fall 2016. Nick also filmed extensively for the documentary series Belief for the Oprah Winfrey Channel and the National Geographic series Mars. Nick acted as a cinematographer on the critically acclaimed documentary 12 O'Clock Boys about a notorious Baltimore street bike group that premiered at SXSW and HotDocs. He has also directed and filmed branded commercial content for clients such as the New York Times, Subaru, The Weather Channel, Red Cross, Nike, Hilton Hotels, Chrysler, Sony, and more.
Josh Ethan Johnson is a masterful storyteller who's understanding of documentary and narrative filmmaking has allowed him to post produce digital media for some of the biggest outlets in the world. As a musician (Estate), Josh's understanding of music is apparent in every piece he touches. Whether it is overseeing documentaries, comedy, commercials, or music videos, Josh's style will always be sure to capture the essence of the story and move his audience. Josh's work has been seen on VICE, PBS, Time Inc., & Sony.
Josh lives in NYC where he roams the streets and photographs interesting people and places. He was called "one of the best street photographers currently alive" by The Huffington Post and has created movie cover art for A24.


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the learning never stops!
Korean Air 221
Accident Case Study
The first reports on this mishap say: "The aircraft crashed immediately after takeoff as a result of a failure of the left engine. None of the six crew members and none of the 47 passengers was killed." Lost in all the reporting was an important question: was the aircraft de-iced?
Photo: HL 7285, from Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives.
Accident Report
- Time: 07:48
- Type: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 4000
- Operator: Korean Air
- Registration: HL7285
- Crew: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
- Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 42
- Total: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 48
- Airplane fate: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
- Location: Seoul-Kimpo International Airport (SEL) (South Korea)
- Phase: Takeoff (TOF)
- Nature: Domestic Scheduled Passenger
- Departure airport: Seoul-Gimpo (Kimpo) International Airport (SEL/RKSS), South Korea
- Destination airport: Ulsan Airport (USN/RKPU), South Korea
Wing icing caused the no. 1 engine to lose power on take-off. Directional control was lost and the pilot aborted the takeoff. The aircraft overran the runway and caught fire.
The major reports say the cause was engine failure. Add to that ice on the wings and either attempting the takeoff without abort capability or poorly executing the abort.


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Review the official comments, letters and responses from the National Transitions of Care Coalition (NTOCC).
Visit the Policy Maker information page
Portland, OR — The Oregon Coalition of Health Care Purchasers (OCHCP) hosted two seminars on September 10, 2008 to bring together purchasers, healthcare professionals, health plan representatives, and policy makers to learn more about the issue of Transitions of Care. The breakfast meeting took place at PacificSource Health Plans in Springfield, OR and the lunch meeting was held at the Holiday Inn Wilsonville. Cheri Lattimer, RN, BSN, CMSA Executive Director, Annette Schmidt, Director Transitions of Care, sanofi-aventis, and Diane Waldo, Director of Quality & Clinical Services, Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems spoke on four different topics.
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Addison, TX — The National Transitions of Care Coalition (NTOCC) conducted an Information Exchange to bring together health care professionals, consumers, policy makers, and media to learn more about the issue of Transitions of Care. The breakfast meeting took place at the Crowne Plaza on October 2, 2008.


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She Removed Her Makeup To Reveal The Truth About Her Skin, And It's Powerful.
People are visual beings. Whether we like it or not, we make judgement of others based on appearances. And with the power of social media, it is easy to share an opinion regardless of how cruel it is about the way someone looks.
Women, young and old tend to be on the receiving end of the hurtful comments. One woman named Em Ford knew all too well what it was like to be judged based on what she looked like. The 26-year-old started her own YouTube channel. Her make-up tutorials exposed her to an unlimited number of insults about her face.
Rather than shut down her work, Em chose to stand up to the online bullies by showing her true self without make-up on.
Em Ford is more than just a pretty face.
The London based former model is the beauty blogger behind the popular YouTube channel My Pale Skin.
She shares all the tricks of the trade she learned as a model.
Em's tutorials usually begin with her being make-up free. This has exposed her to some very hurtful and vicious comments from people all over the world.
She decided to take a stand.
Em captured some of the mean and disturbing comments posted on her videos. "The problem with social media is that people forget that there is somebody else at the other end of the keyboard," says Em.
She was worried that the mean comments directed towards her would hurt her followers who might also not have the best skin.
She made a video called "You Look Disgusting." Em does not speak at all, but let's all the comments directed at her show up in the background.
Slowly she begins to peel away the make-up.
"You have this platform and you can choose to make somebody happy or you can choose to take somebody's happiness away in one comment," says Em.
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Where is located?
To those who don't know, the Bicaz canyon or gorge is located in the north-east part of Romania and it is a part of the Cheile Bicazului-Hasmas National Park.
The story..
After we left the Red lake, our next and final destination was the beautiful Bicaz canyon. After almost 5 minutes of driving, we found an empty space near the road where we left our car and from there we took a walk in the Bicaz canyon. I must admit that you will encounter many breathtaking views with steep cliffs near the road and cascading water streams. When we visited this place, the weather was great which allowed me to capture many interesting photos of the canyon. In my opinion, if you are in the area you should definitely visit this amazing natural place.
Pine Trees On A Large Rock
This photo was taken during my trip to the amazing Bicaz canyon which is located in the Eastern Carpathian mountains. I've captured this photo because I found it interesting how those tall pine trees were growing on that large rock. In order to make this photo look even more amazing, I have decided to add some sun rays.
Exploring The Bicaz Gorge
This is a small part of the Bicaz gorge which is located in the Eastern Carpathian mountains. This narrow road basically links two important regions in Romania. Those two regions are the historical region of Transylvania and Moldova. We left our car in a parking place near the entrance into the gorge and we explored a smaller part of the gorge on foot. The entire scenery was truly amazing and you'll have plenty of opportunities to capture some amazing nature and landscape photos.
Small Mountain Creek In The Bicaz Gorge
Today I have decided to share another photo from my last trip to the Bicaz gorge. The small mountain creek from the photo below is flowing right next to main road in the Bicaz gorge. We found a parking place in the gorge where we left our car and after that, we've decided to make a short hike. As we were walking, I had decided to make some photos of the creek. After crossing a smaller bridge, I found a place where I could get very close to creek. Once I was near the creek, I had to wait a couple of minutes because there were some tourists taking photos and selfies. Once they left the place, I put my camera on a larger rock for extra stability and I started to capture the creek.


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Silverlight plugins for WordPress – practical example
This is a test of the Silverlight Plugin for WordPress by Tim Heuer. Move your mouse over the Silverlight control to start additional animation.
Documentation was a bit light on the ground but a Google cached copy of Heuer's blog page revealed the required parameters. The trick is to place your Silverlight component's XAP file into the root of your blog website (it was not specified, but we figured out this by watching the http requests with the Firefox Http Headers adding).
silverlight: <app>, <width>, <height>, <initParams>, <minVer>
The parameters are:
- app is the XAP filename
- width is the display width of the Silverlight component (optional)
- height is the display height of the Silverlight component (optional)
- initparams maps to the initiparams of the Silverlight component (optional)
- minVer maps to the minRuntimeVersion required for your app (optional)
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Super Cool Traditional Style Tattoos By J.A. Watkins
This old time tattoo style just got a twist from an awesome artist.
J.A. Watkins kiss it with these traditional tattoos he's been doing lately, and I am super stoked to share them with you!
I am always on the lookout for exceptional tattooers out there so I can share with you guys their incredible work and inspire more great tattoos for the future. J.A. Watkins is one of the artists I want you guys to check out!
J.A. Watkins specializes in traditional western style tattoos. His compositions are reminiscent of the old school Americana tattoos that simply look great on skin, whatever the day and age may be. Without further ado here are some awesome tattoos by J.A. Watkins.
All photos and tattoos by J.A. Watkins @jay_blkmg


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One of my favorite bloggers – check this one out! <3
I used my guitar to drink away the pain the last time,
But it seems to slice straight through my fingers when I pick it up,
Your words, my music and the thought of the orgasm,
My Brompton cocktail.
But what do you do when the memories of sustenance become the poison in your throat?
I fell in love with a ghost,
A creature that wasn't capable of love, given or received,
For how do you hug a specter?
How do you kiss lips that simply aren't there?
My alcohol-fueled nights,
Have turned into endless morphine cycles,
I bent my spine so pathetically,
That I can't straighten up without excruciation.
Love is a two-way street, they say,
And so was mine.
The only problem is, there was two-way traffic on a one-way street.
Crash after crash after crash.
I lay there, in the wreckage of a heart-shaped car,
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Heavy rains led to a serious roof collapse at the historic Murphey Building on Zebulon Street in downtown Barnesville earlier this month. The unoccupied building suffered obvious structural damage in the collapse.
According to tax records, the property is owned by Jarrett Corley.
Roof collapses at historic building
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Sitting before me on the computer screen is a scene of Wanaka. What a serene and marvellous place! It's beautiful when the summer sun burns the hills and the lake is alive with people and it's vibrant in winter too when the snow comes down low and the skiers arrive in force. We were so lucky to have nearly a week there.
I headed south with two parishioners to see the sights and to visit people. I have two sisters and a brother in Blenheim so that is always a stopping point.
I figure that it's nearly 50 years since I left Marlborough but it still feels like home. I feel it each time I drive off the ferry heading south—it's almost as if I breathe a little easier!
The three of us drove into excellent weather and that always helps when you're travelling. On the way south we called in on the salt works. It doesn't sound terribly exciting but the sheer quantity of it always makes me think. The shaker on the table had to come from somewhere and this is it.
In Christchurch we split up and I spent the weekend at my other brother's house. He is a diesel engineer and his interests fascinate me as do his vintage tractors—a CAT 10 and a John Deere. Both are beautiful sights to discerning eyes!
We travelled on to Dunedin so that I could spend a few days with Fr Peter Norris at the university and visit Sr Mary Concannon in her home with the Little Sisters of the Poor at Brockville.
Just before getting into Dunedin there's a wonderful beach at Moeraki with scores of round drum-like figures, about a metre across, on the beach. They've grown into a tourist destination with hundreds stopping there to have a look.
Once in Dunedin I stayed at the university while my friends drove and explored Gore for a few days. They had planned to go further but there was plenty in Gore to keep them busy. It's marvellous what every small town in the country throws up for the curious. Their main interest was found in the aeronautics industry!
But to get back to Wanaka—it's only a few hours to the West Coast and Kath and Denis wanted to go there because her grandmother had landed there.
Apparently there was this great vision of Jacksons Bay with dairying and fishing supporting a great number of people but it was remote and didn't have a good wharf so the idea just quietly died.
It's the southern tip of the West Coast so it must have come as a shock to immigrants who landed there. We couldn't find her exact grave but the bay was certainly worth seeing. I think it is pretty well all fishing now.
The Haast Pass is full of mystery to us up north but in fact it is easily driveable with very few trucks and dozens of rental cars and vans. The scenery is quite stunning with totally enveloping bush. Every day was a new interest.
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Rural Coliving All Year Long
Rural Coliving All Year Long
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The Editorial Pant is a fabulous style for all year round. It is a cotton blend plus size pant with a flattering fit and lightweight feel, small side seam splits at the hemline, and a fully encased elastic waistband for a smooth and comfortable wear. Perfect to team with flats or a sassy ankle boot and wear from office to drinks!
- Encased elastic waistband.
- 7/8 length ankle grazer.
- Slight sheen finish.
- Ironing not required - wash-hang-and wear again.
- Breathes due to the rich cotton content.
- Elastene allows the garment to stretch with you and to the natural curves of a woman.
- Nylon adds strength and lightness allowing the garment to be washed and dried easily.
- Needs little pressing and holds it shape well since it neither shrinks nor stretches.
Measures: 68cm long from inner leg to hemline on a size 14.
Model: wears a size 14 and is 172cm tall.
Fabrication: 65% Cotton, 31% Nylon, 4% Elastane.
Fit Guide: Straight-leg fit. Fabric has stretch. See size guide for help determining your best fit.
Complete the Look:CORA LINEAR 3/4 SLEEVE TOP, METHOD TOP, KORE EVERYDAY TOP, LUNA BASIC INSTINCT TANK, LUNA BASE CAMI, 2 PK EVERYDAY BRIEF
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Here's what some of our customers are saying about this product
- Bunbury
These are the most comfortable pants I've ever owned! The fit is perfect , I normally wear a size 16 so I bought a 16 . Do yourself a favour when they're on special buy a few pairs
(Posted on 11 Jun 2019)
- Victoria
I have had two pairs of these trousers- both have 'pilled' between The thigh area !! Absolutely shocking for a plus size garment to do this when a majority of wearers probably have large thighs - it's a big BOOOO from me I'm afraid (and I don't even do that much walking in them !!)
(Posted on 8 Jun 2019)
- Melbourne
The best pants ever,casual during the day to dressed up at night. Bring back the Gray it is just a soft colour option for Summer or Winter and easy to mix and match if you don't want black all the time.
(Posted on 18 Mar 2019)
- Auckland
First pair of pants that I have found that fit okay - I'm not a pant wearer so was very pleased to find some trousers. However the fabric is so disappointing. After the first wash they stretch with 10 mins of wearing them .... they bag at the knees very badly and across the bum. In addition they have pulled on the inside in the lower leg...like bubbles? And on the upper thighs also. The quality of the fabric has to be questioned?
(Posted on 14 Feb 2019)
- Perth
This style pants are the most comfortable pants I've ever had. I bought them for work which I wear every shift . I've had them for around 2 years now. Best ever. Highly recommend
(Posted on 29 Dec 2018)
- Caringbah south
I have been buying these pants for years and have in former yeas been more than happy with them But this year the fabric is so disappointing After the first wash they stretch with 10 mins of wearing them .... they bag at the knees very badly and across the backside Such a big letdown in the quality I have come to expect
(Posted on 26 Dec 2018)
- Qld
Just ordered my 4th pair. Love these pants they feel good and fit nicely. Can wear them dressed up or down. The oldest pair have pilled in the crutch area, but for the multiple times they have been washed and ironed they really have stayed in good condition.
(Posted on 21 Nov 2018)
This years black fabric is appalling pilled after 1 wash..not happy
(Posted on 13 Nov 2018)
- Japan
Perfect fit. I'm 176cm tall with large hips. These pants are comfortable but also look great and so easy care!
(Posted on 30 Oct 2018)
These are good but fray at the hems very quickly and also wear badly between legs. They need to be in a heavier 2 way stretch material and also more colours. Some years ago there was orange and mint green in this type of heavier material and I am still wearing these.
(Posted on 3 Oct 2018)
- Brisbane
Just adding my 5 stars to the chorus of Editorial Pants lovers. I have 7 pairs of these - I echo the calls for some more colours - black, white and blue only gets me so far. It would be great to see a burgundy or deep green or eggplant. These are so comfortable and no nonsense. They work really well with showier tops and jackets for work wear. And if, like me, you have what Margaret Atwood refers to as "sensible thighs" they are very flattering under a longer length tee for more casual wear.
(Posted on 28 Sep 2018)
- Bentleigh
I'm most disappointed with the way the fabric wears. I have just returned my second pair of these pants as the crutch had rubbed And pilled in a very short time. I bought My first pair 2 years ago and I'd thought I'd try them again a month ago. Pretty poor if trousers for larger women do not hold up in the crutch area. I've never had trouble with any other of your trousers and was excited to try a pair with cotton in it. But really not impressed
(Posted on 24 Sep 2018)
- Park orchards
I bought these and after wearing these twice, they became baggy in the leg and bottom are. Very disappointed for the price and quality.
(Posted on 22 Aug 2018)
- Perth WA
Best pants ever, I have to wear navy to work and these pants are perfect, everyday, all year. Please never stop making them, I'd love purple as an additional colour
(Posted on 13 Jul 2018)
- Melbourne
Always a great fit. The quality is not great so don't expect them to last more than a year.
(Posted on 24 May 2018)
- Rockhampton
Cool comfortable pants. Perfect fit and length. Have 5 pairs. Wear them every day to work with variety of tunics and jackets. . Effortless to dress up with cape or bit of bling for evening. Equally beautiful with flats, scarf and big hat for casual lunch. Only complaint is that the inner legs 'pill' where tops rub.
(Posted on 6 Apr 2018)
- Hastings, NZ
I love these pants, but have also noticed that the bottom edges are pilling/fraying. Very disappointed in this.
(Posted on 22 Mar 2018)
- Nsw
Loved the fit and feel of these trousers. Worn twice and washed by hand this morning it was when hanging to dry I noticed both bottom edges of legs were starting to fray - not good for the price paid, I was going to purchase more but not now.
(Posted on 16 Mar 2018)
- Brisbane
These pants are great. They have some cotton in them so are light and cooler than some of the other heavier pants. The colour was as expected from the sample colour on the website. I have them in various colours as they are so versatile. They are great for travelling as they dry reasonably quickly and if hung when wet they can be worn without ironing. TS 14 make sure they are always available please.
(Posted on 16 Mar 2018)
- Adelaide
Great pants and lovely to wear and feel gorgeous on but make sure you go down 1-2 sizes as they REALLY stretch - find I can't wear more than once as have to wash them to pull them back into sizes I can't give 5 stars for that reason
(Posted on 26 Feb 2018)
- Kellyville
These pants are great but I would like pockets on the back please!
(Posted on 26 Feb 2018)
- Victoria
I bought these pants in store and love the quality of them. The only thing that I don't like is no pocket. They are everything you state, but the addition of pockets, maybe on the back would be fantastic.
(Posted on 12 Feb 2018)
- Mulgrave
These pants are the BEST EVER. I have never bought a pair of pants off the rack that fit so well. Good cotton content for us ladies going thru the dreaded menopause. The 7/8 sit right on my ankle as I have a low waist. Remember it's not T.S. fault if they don't fit all of us perfectly. We all have different shapes, humps & bumps in all Kinds of different places. keep up the good work T.S. I love love love your clothes.
(Posted on 26 Jan 2018)
- Sydney
These pants look good. They are versatile and SUPER COMFORTABLE. They do stretch so consider going down a size if you like slimmer fitting pants. Good value for money even at full price.
(Posted on 26 Jan 2018)
- Gold Coast
Disappointed... Sizing is not true. I'm a size 18 & these are a size 20 or more. Although they're a straight leg they're way too baggy around the thigh & groin area. Around the waist they're an awkward fit. I'm 163cm & they're full length on me. The material feels nice. They can't be returned because they were purchased on clearance.
(Posted on 3 Jan 2018)
- Perth, WA
These pants are so comfortable to wear in the hotter months of summer, casual but still smart enough for work. So light weight for travelling and I've now got them in all four colours plus an extra pair in the black. I'm a size 22 and find that they're a flattering fit ie. not too tight fitting around the legs.
(Posted on 31 Dec 2017)
- Ferny Hills
These pants are very comfortable to wear and maintain. Over the last few years I have bought all the colours. I just received a taupe pair I ordered and I am very disappointed in the colour. I expected it to be more tan in colour whereas they are hard to distinguish from my pale grey pair. I would like to see these pants come out in some bright new colours to coordinate with bright tops.
(Posted on 15 Dec 2017)
- Rockhampton
The most FABULOUS pants. Have 5 pairs. Perfect fit. They are very flattering on my fat legs. Hold their shape. Wash n wear. Never ironed any of mine. Wear them EVERY day - great for work, dress up for evening, equally beautiful with tunic and cardi and boots or big shirt and flats. Onlly negative is they pill where tops of legs rob together .... but still ....ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM! Please don't ever stop making them.
(Posted on 30 Nov 2017)
Can't fault those pants with anything, from material to great fit. The only problem is it comes in boring colours like black, navy and white. Need more colours. Light blue, light green, red or any other cool colour.
(Posted on 17 Nov 2017)
- St Peters
Bought these in a 12 in the hope that they would be more fitted - DIVINE fabric + super comfortable but alas too wide in the leg so they were returned. :( Might try them in petites. Wish TS would make a slim leg crop pant in this fabric - please!
(Posted on 12 Sep 2017)
- Victoria
I have black & dark indigo. Very nice work pants - smart and comfortable. Please bring back titanium and all sizes in flint for spring dressing. I'm waiting...
(Posted on 18 Aug 2017)
- Perth
I have ordered this pant in navy and atlantic. I don't wear black and these colours are great with all colours in my wardrobe. I find the 65% cotton content is very breathable and comfortable for all day wear in any season. Great buy.
(Posted on 27 Jun 2017)
- Sydney
I find it very hard to find pants that not only fit well but also look good. These are perfect. Not too skinny in leg, enough room for the hips, elastic waist perfect for my sway back, great fabric with just the right amount of stretch and length is perfect for my 5 foot 4 height. Please dont ever take them away.
(Posted on 30 May 2017)
Appalling quality. I had first purchased these pants for work wear, I wore them once or twice a week but after about 4 weeks they were ruined, filled with holes and the fabric had stretched out of place (I am wearing the correct size). I took them back to MYER and they exchanged them for a new pair admitting it was not normal for the pants to do so. I've now worn the new pair a total of twice and they already have a 6 inch year through the leg. Absolutely furious with the quality of these.
(Posted on 24 Mar 2017)
- Adelaide
I absolutely love these pants! I bought the black and have worn them in the warmer weather. The fit is fabulous and they are a lovely light, cool pant. I have now bought the longer length pair in black for the cooler weather and to wear with boots.
(Posted on 17 Mar 2017)
- Essendon
I got these in navy and have worn them all summer, great pants and I look forward to wearing them right into winter with boots Very comfy
(Posted on 13 Mar 2017)
Great lightweight pants, I have two pairs in different colours as I live in these in summer.
(Posted on 10 Mar 2017)
- Subiaco, Western Australia
These pants are amazing. Cool to wear, so great for hot summer days. The slim cut is really flattering. I throw them in the washing machine, shake them out and hang to dry - no ironing necessary. I need a pair in every colour!
(Posted on 10 Mar 2017)
- Alice Springs
I have searched for years to find pants as well fitting, loose, comfortable, and lightweight as these. I wear my black editorials every day, and am now ordering a white pair. Can't wait!
(Posted on 23 Feb 2017)
- Tasmania
Best trousers I have ever bought, they are made of great light weight material that wears well and the fit is perfect for bigger leg women. I have been buy this same trousers for 4 years now because they are so good.
(Posted on 19 Feb 2017)
- Tasmania
Comfortable at first, but after a couple of wears the legs ride up when you sit down, and become very tight. I am 165cm and normally wear XS but the 16 in Editorial pants is way too small for me.
(Posted on 26 Jan 2017)
- Ballarat
Great comfortable go to pant, I have just purchased my third pair as I wear them just about continually in the summer months, I just change the top I am wearing to achieve different looks. Love that they have a high percentage of cotton in the fabric.
(Posted on 31 Dec 2016)
- Sydney
Lovely fabric but unfortunately these are like a wide leg, full length pant on me, so back they go.
(Posted on 28 Dec 2016)
- Leeton
Love these pants.. purchased the grey a few weeks ago, and just purchased the black. Being only 151 cm, these are not 7/8 length but rather full length, which is fine as they just sit above my ankle, so a great pant for cooler summer days. So light and comfortable to wear.. so happy with the Editorial Pant!!
(Posted on 6 Dec 2016)
- South Australia
I have had several pairs of these pants for a while now. Much as I love the softness of the fabric and the cut of the pants, they are the same as most other TS pants and I end up with awful pilling between the tops of the legs. Very disappointing.
(Posted on 4 Dec 2016)
- Arncliffe
Love the new greys. At 150 cm or so these sit on the ankle. Its great not to have to shorten them. How about something in brown, caramel, beige. Very comfortable and easy to wear.
(Posted on 17 Nov 2016)
- Victoria
I have just purchased 2 pair of these trousers, and am already looking at more. The most comfortable trousers to wear- light, very stretchy, nicely fitting without being clingy. Love the choice of colours- so nice to have more than black!, already my go-to choice.
(Posted on 17 Nov 2016)
- South West
Beautiful feel to fabric. Comfortable to wear all day. Comfort and looks.
(Posted on 31 Oct 2016)
- Stanthorpe
These are the best pants to wear. They are comfortable and light. As I am short, thye are full length on me and I don't have to have them taken up. Just great!
(Posted on 24 Oct 2016)
- Sydney
I bought these pants in black and white. Smooth, comfortable, perfect. Love your pants TS.
(Posted on 28 Sep 2016)
- Gold Coast
Just received these this morning and worn them out for coffee ! So comfortable, smart, great fit. Being 5ft 3 they are full length - perfect. Will get so much wear together with my Marleys for Winter/spring. Another T S triumph.
(Posted on 23 Jun 2016)
- Rowville, Vic
Wow, wow, wow......recently purchased these pants and have worn them to work the past two days. They are soooo comfortable, move with your body, don't cling and look so smart. Love the sheen they have and they look great with ankle boots.
(Posted on 3 May 2016)
- Berwick
Variable lengths? Website shows 71 cm for size 14, my usual is 66 cm for s1ze 16, and latest delivery is 68cm for size 16. All supposedly the 7/8 length, which would be ok for 7/8, but they are full length for me, therefore an issue.
(Posted on 3 Apr 2016)
- Adelaide
These are the most versatile, comfortable summer pants I have ever worn. No exaggeration ! Classic and stylish with a variety of tops. Well done TS!
(Posted on 19 Mar 2016)
- Albury. N.SW
The Editorials would have to be the best pants I have. I would like to see them in size 26 for the chunkier girls. The material is fabulous. Wash, hang, wear and always looks smart. Would also like to see these in the longer length for winter. The 65% cotton, 31%nylon and 4% elastane 170gsm results give a beautiful finish....please don't change it.
(Posted on 19 Mar 2016)
- Mt. Barker SA
Bought my first pair in black and found them to be an excellent fit. Wear them constantly.
(Posted on 6 Mar 2016)
- Perth
I have just purchased a pair in black; they fit perfectly (I'm usually an XS). The length is a good length for me, being 5 ft 2 in. The material feels lovely on. I will now be buying the navy for work and the white.
(Posted on 3 Mar 2016)
- Joondalup
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring these back in navy for work PLEASE! my previous pair are falling apart. These pants are amazing 15/10 LOVE them, have them in navy, white and black
(Posted on 6 Feb 2016)
- Western Australia
Great fit and lovely fabric
(Posted on 13 Jan 2016)
- Queensland
I did not have a particularly positive experience with this pant. The cut was really not good for my body. The fabrication was really nice and well made however.
(Posted on 13 Jan 2016)
Love, love, love these pants (& the Marley & Me pants) Wear them both all the time. Just wash & wear. got a 2nd pair when the sales were on. Please make in other seasonal colours or Navy Blue or a deep purple
(Posted on 10 Jan 2016)
- Fitzroy
I really love these pants but I found after a month they had started to pill at the front. Bit disappointing but I bought another pair so that I always had a good pair.
(Posted on 27 Dec 2015)
- Cairns
The best pants around especially for the tropics. I have many pairs in white and black. Love them.
(Posted on 14 Dec 2015)
- Sydney
A must pant in every woman's wardrobe. They don't cling and are extremely comfortable. I wear them for work with black court shoes. Very chic!
(Posted on 23 Nov 2015)
- Fitzroy
Excellent pants. Look great, feel great. Slim line without being without clinging.
(Posted on 20 Nov 2015)
- Hobart
For over twelve months I have purchased several pairs of these pants for work, casual and evening wear. I am 152 cm talk, they are a perfect length and fit. They are the most comfortable fantastic pants I have ever worn.
(Posted on 8 Nov 2015)
Yes, these really are a great pair of pants
(Posted on 31 Oct 2015)
- Beachmere
I bought the black and white and they are my staple items. They are stretchy but don't bag, they stay fitted. Material is slightly shiny and washes really well.
(Posted on 21 Oct 2015)
- Hong Kong
I have multiple pairs of these in both white and black - please do a full length trouser in the same style. Also navy would be a fabulous colour addition. These pants are a must in any wardrobe.
(Posted on 14 Sep 2015)
- Lismore NSW
These are great and perfect for our humid climaate. I love their coolness, now have both colours, and wear them all he time. PERFECT but Please bring out some full length ones in black and navy for us long legged people can look so cool calm and collected at work people want to know our secret weapon
(Posted on 14 Mar 2015)
- Sunshine Coast
Gotta love these pants. I have both black and white pants. They are so comfy and cool in our hot humid climate. How about more colours pleas TS
(Posted on 19 Feb 2015)
love these pants - purchased white & black and now ordered another black, other colours would be great I am short and these fit perfectly as full length
(Posted on 29 Jan 2015)
- Melbourne
I have two pairs of these and they are the must have for your wardrobe. I wear them all the time and can be worn to dinner or to a BBQ. As I said a must have. Thanks TS
(Posted on 2 Jan 2015)
- Perth
Please please bring these pants back in navy, fabulous work pants and then any other colours
(Posted on 20 Dec 2014)
- Cairns
You can never go wrong with these pants - cotton that breathes and keeps you cool for tropical Cairns. Love them. Thank you.
(Posted on 13 Nov 2014)
- Rosebud
Have just bought my 1st pair in black, as I am short they are not 7/8 on me but the perfect full length pant which do not require me to take them up. They feel like you are wearing trackies but look so classy. I agree can we get them on other colours please.
(Posted on 12 Nov 2014)
- Melbourne
These pants are so amazing to wear - soft fabric and somehow keep cool in hot climates. Love the white so much I bought the black too.....and have also bought the shorts in black and white too! Might throw out all my NON-TS clothes
(Posted on 24 Oct 2014)
- Perth WA
These pants are fabulous, very flattering, dress up or down. Please bring back navy (great for work)and lots more colours
(Posted on 2 Oct 2014)
- endigo
Love these they are so versatile, dress them up for night or dress down for work or play.
(Posted on 1 Oct 2014)
- Kurrajong Heights
I purchased the white pair as well as these pants are simply divine - the style is very flattering and the fit is just perfect - these are true 7/8 length for me - which is the most flattering length for my height and build - just love them
(Posted on 16 Sep 2014)
- Tarneit
These are my go to pants have lots of pairs, the fit is perfect, thanks TS! Very slimming and so comfortable!
(Posted on 9 Sep 2014)
- Katherine NT
thanks for updating pic of white pants which I can see now are without cuff so I will be buying them.
(Posted on 28 Aug 2014)
Love these pants, worn them to death and so wanting to buy another pair. Wish they were in more colors. The picture of the white ones appear different to the black and include a cuff. Is this a mistake.?
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I was in a conference in New York and luckily my mom stayed home helping my hubby with the kiddos. She is so much help and it's been wonderful having her visit us for so long.
I am on an airplane home and all I can think about is the home-cooked meals we made together before I left out of town. Do you remember the steak fajitas we made? Well, we also made a delicious chimichurri sauce, similar to pesto. The condiment is an Argentina sauce that I tasted for the first time at a Tapas restaurant. Ever since then I wanted to recreate it at home.
The simple sauce is made with fresh basil and cilantro all marinated with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic. It's a wonderful earthy and Mediterranean flavor, and in Argentina it is used both as a marinade and a sauce for grilled steak, but you can use it also with fish, chicken, or even pasta. I used the IMUSA mortar and pestle to grind up the garlic into a paste with the spices. If you don't have this beautiful and simple tool you can also use a food processor. Either way this simple recipe is worth making at home.
Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Puree all ingredients in your IMUSA Mortar and Pestle or a food processor. Transfer to bowl. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)


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Caribbean Curry Mango Shrimp Soup
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon thyme 2 cups seafood broth 1 14 oz can coconut milk 3 mangoes, diced 1 1/4 pounds shrimp (25 count), peeled and deveined 1 bunch scallions, sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt
Dutch Oven Blender (not a camping recipe)
Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Add onion and celery, and stir until they start to turn brown. Add garlic, curry and thyme; stir for 30 seconds. Add broth, mangoes, and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer, stir occasionally for 5 minutes. Puree 3 cups of the soup using a blender, then put the pureed soup back in the pot. Add shrimp, cooking until shrimp are pink, usually about 3 minutes. Add scallions. Salt and pepper to taste.
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One of my mentors likes to tell his clients to pick a superhero name that embodies who they are and their gifts because it creates a sense of symbolism and idea to live up to. Me? I'm 'The African Superman', clearly not the one you know from your TV sets or comic books but a type of superman nonetheless. Let me explain. I am a Nigerian who happens to have grown up everywhere and had to fit into different environments much like Clark Kent has to all the time.
Let's take a few seconds to examine the story of Superman. He was an alien who was sent to Earth by his parents so that he wouldn't perish with the rest of Krypton. He has to live among humans and go in and out of his two identities—Clark Kent and Superman. To the rest of the world, he appears human but he knows he is not and thus has to acquiesce to what is perceived as the norm.
Does this sound familiar to you Global Nomads or Third Culture Kids?
I never really understood why I was particularly partial to Superman until my junior year in college when one evening I found myself drawing parallelisms between myself and the illustrious Superman in an attempt to explain why I was frustrated by another Nigerian saying I was not being "Nigerian enough" to my American friend.
I said something to the effect of "This is why I relate so much to Clark Kent" without even thinking about what I was saying. Naturally, my statement was met with a confused look so I proceeded to explain some of the similarities and it made sense to my friend.
That, my friends, is the power of classification. So next time someone questions your identity, just tell them you are a superhero. My name is Tayo Rockson and I am the African Superman. My super power is my ability to adapt to whatever environment I'm in and make myself comfortable in it. This allows me to build meaningful relationships with people of different cultures. So, fellow nomads/TCK's, which superhero are you and what is your super power?


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If you've avoided going to the dentist for years because of dental phobia, require extensive dental work, or both, then oral conscious sedation might be exactly what you need. With this method, one of our doctors will prescribe you a pill to take about an hour before your scheduled appointment so that by the time you sit in the dental chair, you'll feel a deep sense of physical and mental relaxation. You'll remain awake for your entire visit, able to respond to commands, but time will fly by very quickly, and you'll likely have little memory afterward.
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GEORGETOWN, Texas - The Southwestern Pirates rallied throughout the night but came up short and lost to the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs 7-4.
Tony Gennusa got the Bulldogs on the scoreboard first. He singled, stole second base, and scored on a Ryan Hill ground out to give them the 1-0 lead in the top of the 1st inning.
The Pirates tied it up at 1-1 when Zachary Lynch scored on a RBI double down the right field line by Jeff Glasgow in the bottom of the 1st.
In the top of the 3rd inning, Christian DeBlanc and Gennusa both scored on a Klaus Bohrmann single to right field to put the Bulldogs up 3-1. The Pirates retaliated in the bottom half to close the gap to 3-2 after Jay Sterling tripled and later scored.
Texas Lutheran added one run in the 5th, two in the 6th and one in the 7th to build up a 7-2 lead.
The Pirates fought back in the bottom of the 7th inning. Jay Sterling started the rally with a double to left field. He advanced to third on a single through the left side by Will Burks. Sterling later scored on a wild pitch. Zachary Lynch reached on a fielder's choice and advanced to second base as Burks got caught in a rundown. Lynch took third and later scored on wild pitches to cut the lead to 7-4.
The Pirates rallies in the last two innings were both halted by double plays to seal the victory for Texas Lutheran.
Jay Sterling led Southwestern by going 3 for 5 on the night, was a home run shy of hitting for the cycle, and scored twice. Zachary Lynch drew four walks and also scored twice for the Bucs. Jason Yarnell earned the win for the Bulldogs with Blake Balazs getting the save.
The Pirates fall to 1-6 on the season, while the Bulldogs stay undefeated and go to 6-0.
The Pirates will be at home again on Saturday, February 16th, for a doubleheader against Centenary at 1:00PM.


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We assist government departments in implementing programmes aimed at the social and economic upliftment of rural communities'. Our technical expertise is valued by line departments who seek our support in building their capacities to independently execute development programmes; where gaps in internal technical capacities exist, knowledge sharing and cross learning also characterize our partnerships. Such assistance has been extended to Ministry's of Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water and Sanitation, Environment and Forests and Rural Development; and Departments of Science and Technology, Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED), Panchayati Raj Engineering Department (PRED), Vasundhara Watershed Development Agency and State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD).
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We have shared visions of like minded national level funding organizations in strengthening some of the most under developed pockets of the country; working with the National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Sir Dhorabji Tata Trust (SDTT), Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) and World Vision.
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There is a growing contribution of the Corporate Sector and Public Sector Undertaking (PSU's) in the development of the nation under the umbrella of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Supporting evolving focal areas and approaches, our partners include Bharat Aluminum Corporation Limited (BALCO), BILT, IKEA Trading (Hong Kong) Pvt Ltd, IDH, ITC – Limited, HDFC Bank Limited, Voltas Limited, L&T Financial Services, Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (Formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) and Monsanto.
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Strategic Planning For Community Media Centers
Community media centers – public, education, and government (PEG) media organizations that operate public access television stations – create and distribute content that educates and informs community members and keeps the community engaged with local government and organizations. A community media center's strategic plan will help directors reach specific fundraising, branding and community outreach goals.
Patrick Jinks provides a seven-step process to strategic planning for businesses, however, the following strategic plan provides tips specific to community media centers.
What is your media center's history?
Knowing your media center's history will tell you how far you must go to become what you really need to be. Forbes contributor Paul Jankowski says to "change a perception, you must first know what it is. Not what you think it is, because your opinion doesn't really matter."
Analyze your media center's current brand and the services it provides right now by asking a few important questions:
- Does your media center have a recognizable brand?
- Does your community media center provide the important service it needs to provide?
- What does your community believe your center provides?
- What services does your community media center need to provide?
What is the vision for your media center?
For example, do media centers want community members to use their mobile devices to turn to your media center as their primary source for government news? If this is your vision, a strategic community outreach campaign may be necessary. Your community media center may also need a social media and content marketing campaign.
How will your media center materialize its vision?
It's important to first determine who will take ownership of your media center's strategic plan. Establishing roles and responsibilities is crucial to the success of your center's plan. The management team – typically a board of directors – will assign someone to assume the role as project manager to oversee the project.
Establish committees to further determine roles and responsibilities. Each committee will decide the tools necessary to accomplish the media center's goals and objectives.
What values will guide the services your media center provides?
Develop your community media center's strategic plan with a cross-departmental approach in mind. The most effective strategic plan keeps the lines of communication open between all your center's key players. This approach is inclusive and multi-disciplinary. Community media directors will also keep the center focused on its brand promise and the services it provides to the community. Brian Lischer, founder and CEO of Ignyte, wrote that the "most important element to any brand promise is simply that it is kept — every time."
What is keeping your center from providing services?
Determine the obstacles keeping your media center directors from realizing its vision. Start by asking the following questions:
- Do we need to learn more about digital marketing?
- Do we need to learn more about branding?
- Do we need to learn more about community outreach?
- Do we need to secure funding to pay for our all or part of our strategic planning initiative?
What are your center's short-term and long-term objectives?
A strategic plan is typically one to three years long. It's important for center directors and the management team to determine how it will reach its vision and mission during this period. Setting goals will keep the management team on track and focused on meeting specific deadlines. An example of five specific goals for year one would be:
- Develop a new logo for your community media center.
- Develop a new mobile responsive website for your center.
- Develop a rebranding campaign that aligns with your three-year organizational goals.
- Implement your rebranding campaign.
- Secure three new partnerships with community organizations whose values match your own.
If your community media center needs funding before you can start the development of a new website, then the development of a fundraising campaign would be step two. You might have several committees working on various goals, all working to reach each objective within the first 12 months.
What will your community media center need to implement your strategic plan?
The development of various processes is necessary to ensure the effective implementation of your media center's strategic plan. The process of developing, implementing and analyzing these processes is most effective when handled by one team at a time. Each committee chair will establish the processes and choose the necessary tools.
How will your media center monitor and assess your strategic plan's progress?
The management team should establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor and evaluate progress at various checkpoints, paying close attention to the KPIs established. It's also important to develop reports that track your media center's progress towards meeting goals and objectives. The management committee must ensure that committee chairs are keeping accurate reports so the media center's progress can be assessed properly. Committees should meet regularly to discuss any challenges keeping the media station from reaching its goals.
Key Takeaways
An effective strategic plan identifies strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities that will help a community media center achieve its mission. Communication with the community is key to an effective strategy as it helps media centers deliver on its brand promise and aligns the strategic plan with the community's values. The management team and staff establish goals and objectives, implement the strategic plan, and monitor and assess progress. And it's important to pay close attention to key performance indicators to ensure the center's objectives are met.
Original publication June 7, 2017 on Forbes.com – Strategic Planning For Community Media Centers
Genia Stevens is a digital marketer and Forbes columnist. She is owner and managing partner of Belwah Media, an award-winning integrated digital marketing agency with offices in Madison, WI and Chicago, IL. Genia Stevens is passionate about community media, tech tools, podcasting, and everything digital. Connect with Genia on LinkedIn and Twitter.


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The 98 contestants of "Produce 101" Season 2 are back to resume filming.
On April 15, the staff of the Mnet reality boy band survival show has recorded an episode wherein the male contestants will be choosing the most handsome or the contestant with most visuals who will then be given a chance to take the center stage.
The same process was done with the girls contestants during the "Produce 101" Season 1.
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Moreover, the top rank contestants from the "Produce 101" Season 2 will be given a chance to perform and appear on the episode of "M!Countdown."
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Come join us at Lambert's Downtown BBQ at 6:00 on February 24th 2016 for an evening of eating, drinking and dancing for the Devils to the incredible music of renowned local performer Joe Ely. We will also hold a silent auction that will include gallery wrapped prints of Devils River photographs by Adrian Van Dellen, Derek Warnecke and Tyler Hoffmann. Help us protect one of the last wild and pristine rivers in our great state!!
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Does it float? You may be able to just leave the thing in the water (towed somewhere sheltered if need be). "It's very likely that people bring in docks when they don't actually need to," says Daniel Jones of CanadaDocks. A dock that is configured as a rectangle withstands the lake's icy grip the best, says Joshua Cooper, the sales manager and dock designer at On the Water Designs in Kilworthy, Ont. If yours is U-shaped, "take it apart and raft the pieces together like canoes into one solid shape."
If you're removing it, does it come in sections? Store each piece in the order that you'll need to access it come springtime, says Jones. "Put the bottom section where you can get at it easily, because it will be the first section to go out." If you can, store your dock in a shed or a boathouse. If not, protect the sections with a tarp. If the boards are wood, store them upright, says Cooper. "Moisture can build up under the tarp. But if the boards are stored vertically, then any water has the chance to drip off the face of them." Even non-wood docks are vulnerable to damage. "The biggest risk is something falling on it," says Gord Wiltzen, the area manager at Sandale Utility Products in Surrey, B.C. By something, he means part of a tree: "It seems random,but it does happen. You need to make sure you're not storing a dock under any tree with limbs that are likely to fall."


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I've loved taking photographs for as long as I can remember. Ask anyone who knows me. Ask my kids. I suppose I sometimes border on obsessive in my attempts to capture every possible moment of their collective childhood. Like there's something wrong with taking pictures of your teenager perusing the shelves of the public library. Whatever. In reality, they barely blink at the sight of me and my camera these days, having been stalked from their earliest recollections.
There's something about that perfect shot, though...the one that takes you back to a moment in time...the laughter, the tears, the joy. I love writing almost as much as I do taking pictures, but what I love most about photography is that it takes over where words leave off. My favorite photos are those that are so full of emotion that an attempt to fill in those little caption brackets underneath leaves me at a loss for words. Ansel Adams said it best. "A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words."
You should know that I'm not about fancy packages, expensive products or overly structured shoots. For me, photography is a gift, and I love sharing it with others. I want to provide my clients with what I would want most for myself...pictures that truly tell a story...images that capture the essence of my loved ones...a day to remember.
Speaking of loved ones, I have four children, at last count...two beautiful, talented teenaged daughters, a mischievously handsome son, and a gorgeous, charmingly saucy baby girl from China who will tell you in no uncertain terms she is not a baby. But despite her loose tooth, even at six, she's still my baby. Add to that a seven-pound-soaking-wet-poodle that thinks he's the baby. And a wonderful husband who I'm happy to say is my best friend in this life and who also works hard to support my fountain Coke habit...a direct result of our blessedly full house...and laundry that breeds. In addition to my caffeine habit, I'm addicted to Gilmore Girls and love a good romantic comedy. My lost love is Wild Berry Sours...Lifesavers, you've failed me. I'd rather vacation with my family than have nice furniture. I'm a marching band mom, and I hate to miss even one of my kids' events. And my heart aches for the orphan. Given half a chance, I'd run, not walk, to catch the next flight to China to bring home another precious treasure. Our family is praying about the opportunity to do just that in the very near future.
Still here? Well, then, the best way I can share more of myself is to share with you some of my favorite photos of life through my lens. Stop by the Captured gallery to read more of my story in pictures. And know that I'd love to be part of telling yours.


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If you are interested in ballet, Russia or just have some time on your hands that you'd like to spend with purpose, this exhibition is what you are after. You'd have to hurry up though – it ends on the 9th of January. The exhibition tells the story of the Russian Seasons between 1909 and 1929 in Paris and later in London and North America. It focuses on the famous impresario Serge Diaghilev who founded the troupe, the set and costume designs that were considered innovative and sensuous at the time, the influence of Ballets Russes on modern ballet and the interpersonal relationships between the dancers, Diaghilev and various artists.
There are tons of original costumes on display designed by Leon Bakst, Pablo Picasso and Benois, many of them are inspired by the Orient and must have been considered very risqué at the time – for example, Sheherezade's costume was completely sheer. It's a shame that there are very few recordings of the dances, because it's one thing to see the costume on a doll and another to watch it move on a dancer. I was shocked to see how tiny all the dancing shoes were! They looked like children's shoes, hardly 15 cm in length. Another highlight was a collection of Yves Saint Laurent dresses from fifty years ago, inspired by the ballet.
I was also surprised to learn that the ballet's star, Vaslav Nijinsky and Diaghilev were lovers and that the two had a very twisted relationship, where Diaghilev was obsessed with the dancer and hardly allowed any outside access to him. Nijinsky had a short but intense career and retired quickly, due to his schizophrenia. His place as the genius of male ballet was empty for twenty years after his death.
Although the Ballets Russes ceased to exist after Diaghilev's death, it is still possible to watch some of the most famous performances associated with the troupe. A couple of years ago, the Bolshoi theatre troupe performed the highly successful 'L'apres Midi d'un Faune' in Paris, and I am hoping that they will do more in the future.
Here is a short video of Rudolph Nureyev's Faun.
Here is a short video of Rudolph Nureyev's Faun.


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Food Facilities on Federal Properties– A permit will not be issued for a food facility on Federal property. These properties are governed the by Federal Law; the U.S. Public Health Services conducts its own inspections. Inquiries or complaints about these food facilities need to be directed to the appropriate federal agency.
Food Facilities on State Properties– A permit will not be issued for a food facility owned by the State and operated by State employees. This permit exemption does not apply to private operators who lease space on State property.
Food Operations not defined as Food Facilities– A permit will not be issued if the food facility is not defined as a Food Facility in the California Retail Food Code Section 113789(c). The Health Department has the authority to require your business to provide pertinent information and/or documentation to make this determination.
Complimentary Incidental Food–A permit is not required for non-potentially hazardous food and beverage given away as a courtesy to waiting customers where the primary business does not involve food service. Example: A bank, salon or auto shop that offers complimentary coffee and/or pastries for customer self-service in a waiting area. All food must be from an approved source(s). Only disposable, recyclable or compostable customer utensils can be used. The business is limited to a single coffee brewer and/ or hot water pot. If you have questions whether your business can give away food or beverage, please call Environmental Health Branch at (415) 252-3800.
Transitional (Halfway) Housing– A permit will not be issued when a facility (not licensed or inspected the State) permits residents the use of a community kitchen to prepare their own meals.
Vending Machines – A permit is not required for vending machines that do not sell potentially hazardous foods (food that must be kept at or below 41°F), such as: bottled water, canned or bottled sodas, whole fruit, and/or pre-packaged non-potentially hazardous foods (e.g. candy, nuts, popcorn, gum, crackers, cookies).
Nonprofit Charitable Temporary Food Facilities– A permit is not required for certain qualified non-profit temporary food booth operations at an approved community event, however you must apply for a permit waiver for your non-profit event.
Charitable feeding programs– A non-fee permit may be granted by the Director of Environmental Health on a case by case basis when: (1) the operation is owned and operated by a certified non-profit organization and (2) where food is provided at no cost to vulnerable population (e.g. low income, elderly, homeless, disabled, etc.) of San Francisco. The permit will require the operation to meet minimal health requirements to provide safe food. Inspection frequency will be based on food service and risk
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Blind and disabled operators– A non-fee permit may be granted to blind or disabled operators of food facilities who are sponsored by the Business Enterprise Program of the California Department of Rehabilitation.
Veteran operators– A non-fee permit may be granted to food facility operators claiming veterans' exemptions. Operators must present proof of veteran status and write a letter to the EHS Director requesting exemption from license fees.
Food preparation and service facilities used exclusively for day care for children– A non-fee permit may be granted if the center is not licensed by the State Social Services. If licensed by the State, the facility may be exempt from a permit under CRFC 113789 .
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