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How We Road Trip
If there is anything my parents taught me about traveling, it is definitely how to pack.
There is a real art to packing that is learned.
If the need arose, I would be able to pack very little in a very little space (backpacking, for example). But really, I don't have the need for that. Most of my packing in a tight space takes place in a carry-on suitcase. That's a post for another day.
This post is about road trips!
Road trips are one of my favorite kinds of trips to pack for — and also one of the most involved!
Not only do you have to pack clothes for everyone, but there are also snacks and activities that are involved, too!
For this trip, we were going to California for my cousin's wedding, and my parents were coming in the car with us, too. Normally, one of the benefits of driving for us is that we can pretty much bring everything and the kitchen sink. But this wasn't true this time, because we had to put up the back row of seats in our van, making our packing space much more limited!
One of the most important aspects of a road trip for my family is the food. My dad was a chef, my mom was a pastry chef, and I'm pretty much a professional eater…we eat. We think about eating. We plan around eating. We pack for good eating.
I'm not above a little bag of chips snagged on the way out of the gas station bathroom (not like stolen…c'mon now! I mean like an impulse buy!), but for the most part, I would so much rather pack my own food. I want it to be good food, and I want to know what I'm putting in my kids' bodies. Also, if I get a hankerin' (yeah, I know…keep reading…) for something, I don't really want to have to wait until the next gas station!
So here was the packing list for the food that we brought.
The stars meant the things I had to make ahead of time…pasta salad, etc.
Also on the list, wipes, paper towels, paper plates and bowls, and plastic utensils.
I also packed each of us our own stay-cold cups and straws.
Here's all the dry food. It all went into a bag with all of the plates, etc.
A cooler had all of the food and drinks that needed to be refrigerated.
Next came all of the activities. We have a DVD player in the van, but we try not to let that rule the road trip. It's a fun activity, but it's important to us that it's not the only activity for the whole time.
One of my favorite ideas that I've used was a Dollar Store cookie sheet with walled sides.
The kids use it as a tray for plates, a place to put a coloring book and keep the crayons in place, a good thing to hold magnets, or a place to fill with stickers so that they don't end up all over my car. I don't remember where I got this idea, but it's been so amazing!
So we brought coloring, stickers, tattoos, workbooks, and action figures. Each pencil box had colored pencils and crayons in it.
The boys each have a backpack where all of their activities are, and their backpacks sit at their feet so that they can reach them whenever they'd like.
I have no idea which kid put Captain America and Spiderman like this, but they're too funny!
Next came the clothes!
Here's the list for packing the boys' stuff and my stuff.
Ty picks his clothes out and then knows better than to pack it himself. I have a method.
Don't mess with the method.
Here are a ton of miscellaneous items laid out on the floor. The week or so leading up to leaving, I start throwing things in the corner of our room as I think of it so that I don't forget them. If something comes through the laundry that I know I want to bring, I throw it in the corner so the kids don't wear it.
As I'm pulling things out of drawers, I lay things out in outfits — shoes, jewelry, and all. That way I know I haven't missed anything. No mismatching shoes here! 🙂 Depending on how much space I have, though, I do try to multi-task some of the shoes.
I have a whole other post to write about how to actually fit everything into a suitcase (and bonus — how to make it all less than 50 pounds if you're flying!).
There's also another post about how to play "Suitcase Tetris — Packing the Van" that will someday be written, but now is not that time. I mean, we can only take so much, am I right?
So I will just give you some glimpses into the van.
This is how I score some extra leg-room: I put the food and cooler where my feet would normally go so that I can stretch out on top. I would much rather travel with my feet up than have them hanging down. I am constantly sitting with my legs curled up on the seat, or "criss-cross applesauce" (seriously, is there a better way to say that?). This is a good way to stretch out my legs.
See? I load up our foot space. As of right now, this is a great place for storage, because the boys don't need that space, either!
Grandpa drove for a while, and Nonni and I split kid duty. I had Noah in the back with me, and my mom sat with Aidan. It was so helpful to have extra people on the trip! If every road trip could come with grandparents, not much else would matter.
This is us looking for letters for the Alphabet Game. When kids are involved, we play nice and work as a team to find the letters, but if it's just the adults, it gets pretty serious. Each man for himself, and if a letter is used, it's out of commission. Gotta keep it interesting on the interstate!
One last quick tip that has served me well in pretty much all of my traveling with children…buy them their own suitcases.
The boys each got to pick which one they wanted, and they don't get to play with them as toys. They are strictly for traveling. That way the novelty hasn't worn off and they get excited when they get to use them. They ask if they can pull their own suitcase.
Um…yes. Yes, you can.
If you're flying, they can carry them on to the airplane, and it cuts down on the weight in your own suitcases so you won't have to pay for an overweight bag. When we drive, I put them at the kids' feet, so there's no extra space taken up by them in the trunk of the car.
Traveling with our kids is so important to us, and the more we do it, the better we all get at it. The boys have learned that car rides are great times to sleep, and will eat pretty much anything, so I make sure to pack really healthy snacks. They're captive and hungry…they're like putty in my hands! 🙂
We take road trips of various lengths. Ty's brother is about 3 ½ hours, our regular trips to Colorado take about 15 hours (with excessive stopping…less if we can hustle), and our family in California is about 6 hours away. We've also taken road trips after flying other places.
We make sure to stop about every three hours to let the boys get some energy out. We make it a gas stop and potty break, too. This way, the gas never gets too low, and we don't make extra stops for someone to go to the bathroom. If the kids are doing well, they usually get to pick a special gum or small treat during one of the stops, so they like that, too!
I hope that you make it a point to explore with your kids. Road trips are an inexpensive way to see things that aren't even that far from you! It's good family time, and it's an amazing learning experience!
Do you travel with your kids? Do you have any special activities, snacks, games or tips you'd like to share? I'd love to hear from you about what makes your road trips go smoothly — leave me a comment!


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When I opened the bag at home, I found plastic bags full of wool, some cut, some not cut. There was a nice hoop, a pair of scissors, and a bag with a number of felted ball pin cushions.
There was no note, no explanation. There was an unfinished rooster rug, but that didn't offer any clues, other than it was hand-drawn and not a commercial pattern.
Then I found a real clue, that was even more confusing. If this bag belonged to Linda Smith, maybe it was just accidently left. Maybe it's a bag of ongoing projects, I can't imagine Linda Smith giving up hooking. It's not just a bag of leftover wool - there's some unused linen in the bag, too. It doesn't make any sense at all, I can't imagine Linda Smith giving up hooking - but it does make sense that this is her bag. The rooster would be one of hers, too - she gave me the chickens that started my revived interest in raising chickens. I think that was three or four years ago. I don't have her phone number and can't remember her husband's name, and Smith's are just too hard to find. I saw Linda last fall at the Webster Township Festival and haven't seen her since. I know where she lives, but don't know her teaching schedule this year - she teaches either morning or afternoon - I'll have to try and stop at her house sometime soon and find out what this bag means.

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Alright so there's a bit of a back story here and it goes a little something like this. I fell in love with this dress when I spotted it online last week and thought, "yup, that's the dress for Cinco de Mayo celebrations." I ordered it, arranging for it to arrive just before the big day, thinking all would be ok as I've ordered from this retailer a thousand times before.
Yesterday, I took said dress from the box and found it was short... very short! Now I think this might just be a manufacturers mistake. It could also be that I'm 6'3 and this dress is intended to be a bit shorter, but it just so happens to be near on mini on this long body of mine. But, I loved the dress so much I decided to roll with it regardless. There are cutoffs on underneath just in case... but tell me you don't love this print? Happy May the 5th, everyone! Hope you're all enjoying margaritas with chips and salsa as you read.
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This week, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) announced that they have formed a partnership with Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) and Delta Air Lines that will help students clearly establish a career path and get flying jobs out of school!
Students will go through rigerous testing and a series of interviews before they become pilots at either airline, but this is definitely an advantage and a significant reason to choose ERAU over another flight program. After serving as a flight instructor for a certain period of time qualified students will receive a conditional offer of employement at ASA. After accumulating experience at ASA, qualified canditates will be offered an interview with Delta.
This is a significant recruitment tactic for University Aviation and has been seen at many other schools. As it turns out, ERAU also has a separate "bridge program" set up with Cape Air and JetBlue that effectively offers a similar career path for a perspective airline pilot.
Recently, Western Michigan University College of Aviation also signed a contract with Pinnacle Airlines that allows graduates of their program to be eligable for First Officer positions with Pinnacle, Mesaba, and Colgan Air.
Clearly, this is an effective recruitment tactic to pursuade new students to attend your institution. Maybe it is time you consider a similar partnership. If you feel that your program is not large enough to establish a partnership with a regional airline, look for local Part 135 operators or other flight operations in your area to partner with.
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Farewell from Bryant Dunn
On an entirely separate note, I am sad to share that this will be my last post from Brown Aviation Lease. It has been a distinct pleasure sharing my thoughts and collaborating with the flight-training industry.
Here's what I can promise: Brown will continue to publish thought-provoking blog posts, industry-relevant newsletters, and innovations in flight training equipment acquisition. Thank you again for your readership.


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Mr Karting: A tribute to Martin Hines
The unexpected death of Martin Hines last weekend robbed motorsport of one of its most successful and charismatic men. Marcus Pye could count him as a friend, and pays tribute to 'Mr Karting'
Martin Hines, who died on August 28 at the age of 64, was a hero to three generations of kart racers and, perhaps unusually, many of his contemporaries.
As the man who – with his father Mark - not only sowed the first proper seeds of the industry in Britain, but also nurtured it to maturity through his vision and business acumen, Hines' contribution to the small-wheeled sport was incalculable, his influence within it profound.
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World of Cake
World of Cake is a small cake decorating business in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. I make both everyday and speciality cakes, please have a look at the pages on the menu.
I update the website on a regular basis and more cakes are added to each page as often as I can. If you have any queries in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me, I am looking forward to turning your cake dream into reality.
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Friday, 31 October 2014
No, It's A Wall
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Sign of the Times
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
It is a ondo
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Back When
Back When
you said,
on an island
like we always fantasised
back when we were young
back when life was less complicated,
back when...
i was jealous
like you'd achieved something
ticked the ultimate life goal
finished the bucket list
(did you ever write a novel?)
and swam in the reservoir of life
while all I ever did
was muck about in the foetid pool
of other people's desires
wondering where my life went
and wanting my youth back.
the boat was small,
piloted by a fisherman with broken nets
who treated me like a mad woman
though happy to accept money
from hands lined with experience.
your island a speck on the horizon
growing larger with each minute
passed in mute silence
until I could recognise the ruin of a church
and a black flag flapping in the breeze
by a dilapidated jetty.
he wouldn't dock
or land on the shore
of a quarantined island
your friend's dead, he said, or soon will be
abandoned to typhoid
think yourself lucky.
and I remembered back when
your smile, your laugh
and your promise of forever
as I slipped from the boat
and swam to shore.
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I hope this email finds you all in a peaceful and happy space.
We are coming up on our 2-year anniversary at Julia's Kitchen! I'm so proud of what we've accomplished ~ we have nourished many bodies and fed many souls. We have learned a ton about all kinds of things. We have met new people and nurtured new (and old) friendships. We have stayed true to ourselves and our beliefs. We have operated with integrity. It has been quite amazing. We want to keep going and growing.
We are truly doing things differently than other restaurants and other businesses. This is deeply rewarding, but it's a challenge to go off the beaten path, especially when going it alone. So, I am reaching out to this community because I need some support and I want to create a community that wants to be involved. I know it's taboo for a business to voice this sort of thing because we are supposed to look shiny and perfect, but one of the things that defines Julia's Kitchen is transparency and I think that's more important. You know what's in the food, you know how it's made, you can watch us make it, and I think you know you can trust us.
So what can you do?
*You can come into the cafe. Saving money right now? That's ok. Camp out with your laptop. We will be honored with your presence. The more energy there is in the space, the more energy is drawn into the space.
*You can like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Comment, like, and share our posts. This can really help get the word out. Face-to-face conversation is of course awesome too. Please spread the word in any way you can.
*Bring a new customer in. We will give each of you a $10 credit for a future visit to the cafe; to say thank you to you and to welcome your friend.
*I have started to look into grants, small business loans, opportunities for investment, and different options for structuring this business so it's sustainable long into the future; also so it's sustainable for me personally in the here and now. If you know about these things, or if you know of organizations or private individuals who would want to support a business that is creating a net positive for the world, please share.
*You can let me know if you are interested in helping out with space beautification (outside in particular), accounting (for trade or for a fee), posting fliers, and we can be in touch as our plans unfold.
*You can just let me know that you support this cause. I am not a needy person, but I do need a little lift right now.
Thanks for reading and for all of your support, patience, and kindness over the past two years.
Wishing you deep contentment and much light on these beautiful dark nights, Julia


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Pageant Associates is a firm believer in the power of education. Among all of our contestants, we stress the importance of education. Why? Because knowledge is power. And because we want all of our contestants to be their "best selves," we fully advocate the power of education. That's why we turned to former Miss Indiana Teen USA® titleholder, Kristina Ellis, to share how her experiences in the world of Pageants helped her to obtain college scholarships and earn multiple degrees. After winning the crown, Kristina went on to earn graduate degrees – all of which were fully covered by scholarships. Today, she is a national expert on scholarships: she's written several books on how to win scholarships and continues to speak widely about the topic in national media outlets (both broadcast and print). Kristina sat down with us and shared her transformational story, one that we are sure will leave you inspired and ready to reach your educational goals.
Kristina, how do you define being your "best self"?
I define being your "best self" as fulfilling the potential you have inside of you and using it to make the world better.
What are five words that you use to describe yourself?
Tenacious; Goal-oriented; Committed; Adventurous; and Strategic.
Tell us a bit about your experience in the Pageant world. What drew you to competing in Pageants?
Initially, I really wanted the mountain bike that was a prize in our local Christmas Pageant! Haha! Beyond that, my mom always encouraged me to challenge myself and shoot for big dreams. Like so many little girls who dressed up in princess tiaras and grew up watching Pageants on TV, doing Pageants felt like a dream for me. I was fortunate to get involved with some really great Pageants early on that encouraged inner beauty and self-esteem. They would send out training materials that focused on believing in yourself and being the best version of you, which I read repeatedly and really took to heart. This approach made me feel so encouraged and excited to be involved with Pageants.
What role does discipline play in the life of a Pageant contestant? Further, how does being disciplined help a Pageant contestant cultivate her "best self?"
Being disciplined is paramount to success in Pageants. My pastor defined discipline so well when he said, "Discipline is nothing more than doing the things you don't want to do so you can be who you want to be and have what you want to have in life." Of course, it's easy to do the things you feel like doing or work only when you feel motivated . . . but the real magic occurs when you can push through in those times you don't feel like it, when your brain is telling you to just settle in and take it easy.
To help me stay disciplined, I'm big on setting goals and laying out the smaller action steps needed to help me reach my intended goal. In a world that moves fast and offers a ton of distractions, staying laser-focused on my goals helps me consistently put in the work needed to achieve them. And when I'm honoring my goals with that level of intentionality, I continue moving closer to my best self.
Tell us a bit about your mindset as you approached each Pageant. How did you prepare both mentally and physically?
My mom instilled in me a confidence that led me to believe I could achieve anything I set my mind to—if I was willing to put in the work. That motivated me to approach Pageants with a lot of drive and confidence. I'd visualize myself successfully competing in the various stages of the competition and feeling good about my performances. I made sure to keep a really positive outlook and tried my best to avoid negativity and comparisons.
Growing up, my gymnastics coach always told me to keep my head up when I was on the balance beam because if I looked down, it's actually easier to fall off. I've taken the same approach to Pageants and other areas of life achievement that may seem nerve-wracking: "look up" at what's ahead and stay focused. I saw Pageants as a competition against myself, and if I could do the absolute best I knew I was capable of, that was what mattered.
Fortunately, I was a cross-country runner in school, which helped tremendously with physical preparation. I also worked at the YMCA, so when training for Pageants, I'd make sure to stay an extra 30 minutes to get a workout in before going home.
Kristina, it sounds like both commitment and grit were key ingredients in your success in the world of Pageants. Can you tell us a bit about why commitment and grit are important for any Pageant contestant, and how they can help a contestant develop her best self?
Competing in Pageants can be tough. You may have an amazing performance onstage and still not take home the title. Or perhaps people will say mean things about you or question your ambitions. While it's normal to feel disappointed and unsure for a time, don't take it to heart or give up. Instead, allow each trial to make you stronger and wiser the next time.
Six months before I won Miss Indiana Teen USA®, I lost in a Pageant that only had one other competitor. It would have been easy for me to give up or tell myself, "I didn't have what it takes," but instead it lit a fire in me to work 10 times harder than I probably would have otherwise. Sometimes other people may not see your potential, but you have to hold on to your own belief in yourself and your abilities. With such consistent effort and "grittiness," even underdogs can rise up to lead the pack.
Let's fast forward to today. How did the ability to cultivate your best self help you become the successful scholarship winner, author, and national speaker that you are today?
I've realized that becoming your best self is a process. I feel like I have yet to reach my best self, and because of this, I'm always chasing that person I hope to become. No matter what level of success I achieve, I believe there is further room for learning, growth, and improvement.
I seek to enjoy the moment and celebrate achievements, but at the same time, it's important to me to never become complacent or lose my drive. Always seeking to challenge and improve myself has led me on incredible journeys that have allowed me to achieve what I have today. I'm really proud of the person I've become, because I've fought to become her. And I'm really excited to meet me 10 years from now, because I know she'll be a much cooler and wiser version of myself.
Kristina, your story is an incredibly powerful example of what it means to be your "best self." Is there anything else you'd like to add?
In my experience, preparing for a larger Pageant takes a lot of work. Pageant weekend is the fun part, but it's what happens in the days and weeks beforehand that can separate you from the crowd. I spent hours at our kitchen table going over interview questions and speeches, practiced walking with poise, and hosted many carwashes and fundraisers to raise money for entry fees.
The learning and growth experience in preparing for a Pageant translates into the "real world." Unless they're competing in Pageants, very few teenagers spend hours and months practicing and preparing their interview skills . . . But because it's part of Pageant prep, I did it. I learned quickly in my college scholarship and business internship interviews how much those skills quite literally pay off. I've since had the opportunity to do several television and magazine interviews, and I know that my past experiences with Pageants prepared me to think on my feet.
My mom and I had a deal growing up: I could participate in any Pageant I wanted to, but I was responsible for raising the funds to compete. This added an extra level of challenge, but ultimately was another area of learning for me. I became really good at selling why Pageants were so valuable to a young woman's growth and encouraging sponsors to make a donation. I'm so grateful for the sponsors who believed in me enough to help me compete and gain all the benefits I have from Pageants.
I worked really hard leading up to each Pageant. My mom and I would spend hours practicing what I learned from reading training materials and watching videos. Then, when the weekend came around, I tried my best to loosen up and have fun. I won Miss Congeniality in a few of the larger Pageants I competed in, and if you ask me, I believe it's largely because I truly had a blast on Pageant weekend!
About Kristina Ellis
Kristina Ellis is the acclaimed author of Confessions of a Scholarship Winner and How to Graduate Debt-Free, as well as a sought-after speaker on college prep and finance. Kristina was a Coca-Cola National Scholar, a Gates Millennium Scholar, and a US Presidential Freedom Scholar while earning various other scholarships, grants, and awards. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with dual majors in human and organizational development and business planning and entrepreneurship, and earned her master's degree in education from Belmont University. Kristina has appeared on Yahoo! Finance, Fox News, Katie Couric, and the 700 Club, and in multiple publications including Seventeen Magazine, CBS Online, and BeliefNet. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
For more insights from Kristina, visit her website: kristinaellis.com, or get social with her @authorkristinaellis (Facebook) or @mykristinaellis (Instagram and Twitter) today!


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Austin, Texas Pet Custody Lawyer
Many pet lovers consider their pets a part of their family and some even think of them as children. Though this might be the case, determining custody is an entirely different process for pets than it is for children. It is in a party's best interests to write down who will have custody of a pet written in premarital, cohabitation, or partition agreement. Similarly, it is also to helpful to have ownership papers of your pet.
In the case of pet custody, a court judge will take into consideration written legal documents that specifically outlines ownership should the relationship end, if the pet is separate property or community property, if community property the roles and responsibilities each party took in the care of the pet. For help regarding a pet custody case, Nikki Hudman is an experienced pet custody attorney and ready to help Austin residents with their case.
How a Court Will Determine Pet Custody
The courts will determine if the pet is community property, separate property, acquired before or after the relationship, or a gift. If your pet is found community property, the courts and judges will determine who is better able to care for the pet, its needs, and who would be able to care for the pet in the long term. An expert pet custody lawyer can help you through the custody process. Additionally, judges will also take into consideration:
- Has there been an instance where the pet been neglected by either party?
- Who has played the role of the primary caretaker?
- If children have close relationship with the pets, how will they have access to the pets. The party in custody of children will usually be awarded custody of pets.
- Who has been providing the pet with its daily needs?
- What do work and travel schedules look like for each party?
Nikki Hudman recognizes that this is a difficult time for most pet owners. Austin residents in need of pet custody lawyer services can be sure to receive expert legal advice and assistance through this potentially confusing legal process.
How Courts Handle Pet Visitation
Unlike children, the courts do not grant visitation rights when it comes to pet custody cases. If parties have agreed to visitations or cohabitation agreement, however, a judge will more likely enforce this.
In the case of multiple pets, depending on circumstances, pets may be divided between two parties. Pet custody attorneys will give you advice in the case of multiple pets.
Get Help From an Austin Pet Custody Attorney
A judge will determine the custody of a pet, it would be in the party's best interest to have a legal agreement to maintain custody of a beloved pet in the event a relationship ends. Keeping proof that a pet was gifted to only one person as evidence that is separate property would also assist parties in maintaining custody.
If you are seeking help in pet custody in Austin, contact Nikki Hudman today. We will hard to make sure that you and your beloved pets are together for years to come. Call us today at 512-827-8529.


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Three of the loveliest places in Norwich, as through the eyes of a literature and language enthusiast.
Winchester is for History Lovers
My tour of the Winchester Cathedral and then a quick visit to the Great Hall to see King Arthur's Round Table.
My Day of Austen in Hampshire
From Chawton to Winchester, celebrating the life of Austen.


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Pusha T, Desiigner, Tee Grizzley And More Set To Appear On Don Q's 'Don Talk' Project
Following the release of his lead single "Puddle of Water," Bronx rapper Don Q announces the official release date of his forthcoming project, Don Talk. Set to release via High Bridge The Label and Atlantic Records, Don Talk is composed of eight tracks. The highly anticipated project features collaborations from Pusha T, Desiigner, and Tee Grizzley. Producers Ness, Nick Papz, [More]


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Are you currently dealing with stress, or have been looking to charge your health and overall well-being? Massage therapy can surely help you relax and make you feel rejuvenated. This time-honored form of therapy can counteract imbalances caused by muscle tension, prolonged sitting, stress and pain. It has proven to help the body enter a tranquilizing rest-and-recovery mode – an effect that hovers long after the therapy is over. Here is a guide to some popular and highly effective massages and their benefits.
Thai Massage
A combination of physical and energetic aspects is what makes Thai massage unique and extraordinarily effective. It is a deep, full body treatment, beginning at the feet and proceeding up to the head. Believed to be over 2500 years old, this therapy is an authentic art and invigorating form of therapy that helps to restore the flow of energy throughout your body. The pressing techniques used prepare your muscles for stretching by boosting their permeability to energy flow.
Key characteristics and known benefits:
- It uses yoga like stretching and gentle pressures to relax the entire body on a deeper level.
- This deep relaxation has proven to restore night's sleep, allowing you to feel more refreshed upon awakening.
- It helps to improve overall blood circulation and alleviate stress levels.
- Increased circulation allows more oxygen supply to the brain and helps to mitigate the chances of blood clotting in the arteries.
Asian Fusion Massage
This powerful and deep oil massage works to treat on both the physical and emotional level. It combines effective Thai and Indonesian techniques that clear energy lines to bolster and balance the body's organs and systems. It makes use of profound thumb work and compression, which leaves you feeling energized and recharged.
Key characteristics and known benefits:
- It helps to break down the knotted tissues in your body and alleviates muscular tension.
- It treats some serious disorders like exhausted and aching muscles in the shoulders, back, legs, arms or neck.
- It helps to improve conditions affecting your abdominal organs.
- It also helps to reduce bloating, constipation issues and IBS.
Pressure Point Massage
This soothing massage uses specialized techniques that apply pressure to the muscles, alleviating pain and correcting dysfunction in other parts of your body. Also known as Myofascial trigger point therapy, it works on the soft tissue that encircles your muscles instead on the muscles themselves. Myofascial therapists believe that noxious substances and toxins accumulate around nerve bundles in the muscles. If these are allowed to gather, they can create nodules in the muscle that exerts pressure on the nerve bundle and lead to pain. Pressure point therapy puts force on these nodules to mitigate pain in the joints and muscles throughout your body.
Key characteristics and known benefits:
- It helps to reduce muscle tension, stiffness, stress, and spasms.
- It helps to stimulate easier and deeper breathing, promote blood circulation and easy movement of lymph fluids.
- It helps to improve the body posture and bolster the immune system.
- It enhances nourishment and general health of the skin.
- It fosters peace of mind and a feeling of well-being.
- It improves capacity for peaceful and calm thinking.
Aroma Oil Massage
This therapy has been around for over 5000 years and involves the use of natural, pure essential oils. This total holistic treatment can have a profound effect on your physiological and physical wellness. The essential oils used in the therapy are extracted from herbs and plants found to contain properties that promote relaxation.
Key characteristics and known benefits:
- The oils used in the therapy helps to improve lymphatic drainage, detoxification and blood circulation.
- These oils can affect and soothe on the emotional plane.
- It is ideal for controlling and regulating blood pressure levels.
- It helps to reduce anxiety and stress.
- It helps to combat negative feelings and promote mental revitalization.
- It aids in toxin removal.
- It helps in improving skin texture and preventing cellulite formation.
- It helps to strengthen the nervous system and immune system.
These massages are powerful tools to build greater health and overall well-being. Have a rejuvenating experience by treating yourself to one of these superb massage therapies at a reputable spa near you.


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Long-lasting light source. Loud audio. Good warranty for projector and bulb. Reads files from USB keys. 3D ready. Projects via WiFi with MobiShow.
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Bottom Line
The Casio Pro XJ-H1650 is a bright data projector that is up to the task of displaying presentations in larger conference rooms or classrooms.
The Casio Pro XJ-H1650 is a step down in brightness from the 4,000-lumen Casio XJ-H1750 Pro Series, but at 3,500 lumens it's still bright enough to be suitable for use in larger classrooms or conference rooms, and in our testing it proved up to the job. This projector uses a hybrid LED/laser light source, which boasts an expected bulb life of 20,000 hours.
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The XJ-H1650 has XGA (1,024 by 768) native resolution. Casio was the first company to introduce a laser/LED hybrid projector, though recently we've seen projectors with somewhat similar laser-based light sources from other manufacturers, such as the BenQ LX60ST and the Optoma ZX212ST.
Instead of producing red, green, and blue using a standard lamp and a color wheel, the XJ-H1650 produces red with LEDs, blue with lasers, and green by shining the blue laser light on a phosphor. Its optical system directs the red, green, and blue light to the DLP chip, and out the front lens. A big advantage of the hybrid light source is its 20,000-hour expected lifetime, which should last the life of the projector. The lifetime of standard lamps generally ranges from 2,000 to 5,000 hours, and bulbs can cost several hundred dollars to replace.
Size and Connectivity
The XJ-H1650 measures 3.8 by 13.7 by 12.7 inches (HWD), and it weighs 15.6 pounds, making it best for permanent installation (or at least, for use on a cart). It does come with a soft carrying case with a pocket for cables.
This projector has a generous assortment of connection choices; ports include 2 VGA-in (which double as component video); 2 audio-in; monitor-out; HDMI; S-Video, a set of 3 RCA jacks for composite audio/video; audio-out, an RS232 serial port; Ethernet; a USB type B port; and a USB type A port, through which the projector can read JPG and AVI files from a USB memory key, so you can run a presentation PC-free from the USB thumb drive.
Plug in a USB key, and the projector will automatically switch to it as the current source, and then give you a menu of options to find the files on the key and show them. (Casio includes a Casio-specific version of ArcSoft MediaConverter to move most common formats to JPG or AVI.).
The Casio Pro XJ-H1650 also includes a WiFi adapter that plugs into the USB type A port, so it can also connect wirelessly with WiFi-enabled Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile smartphones and computers running MobiShow software, so you can run a presentation from these devices.
Data Image Quality
True to its 3,500-lumen rating, the XJ-H1650 threw an image bright enough to stand up to considerable ambient light. I did most of the still and video image testing under theater-dark conditions, projecting an approximately 6 foot diagonal image on our test screen from about 7 feet away.
In data image testing using the DisplayMate suite, the XJ-H1650's image quality proved suitable for typical classroom and business presentations. There was mild yellow tinting in some white areas. Some yellows looked dull and mustardy, and some grays had a modest green tint. On our text tests, type was blurry at the two smallest white-on-black sizes, with the smallest barely readable, making the text quality about average for an XGA projector.
The XJ-H1650, like all single-chip DLP projectors, has the potential for showing rainbow artifacts. In the rainbow effect, which we frequently see in single-chip DLP projectors, little red-green-blue flashes may briefly appear, usually in bright areas against dark backgrounds.. I'm of average sensitivity to the effect, and noticed it in several data imagesit was relatively pronounced for a DLP projector but probably not an impediment in data presentations.


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Commanding strategically important sea routes between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, the Republic of South Africa is at the southernmost tip of the African continent.
With a coastline of some 2,954 kilometres, it is bounded to the north by borders within Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Mozambique. To the north east is Swaziland, a small, landlocked kingdom surrounded by South Africa except for a short border with Mozambique.
Also contained within South Africa's borders is the independent country Lesotho, formerly Basutoland.
With a land area of over 1.2m square kilometres, South Africa is larger than the combined area of Holland, France, Italy, Belgium, and Germany yet has a population of just 42.6m. It is comprised of nine provinces. Durban, the major sea port, is in Kwa-Zulu Natal on the north east coast, Cape Town is in Western cape to the south west, and Port Elizabeth in Eastern Cape.
South Africa's two major international airports are in Cape Town and Johannesburg. The legislative capital is Cape Town, the administrative capital is Pretoria, the judicial capital is Bloemfontein and the biggest city is Johannesburg.
The 'rainbow nation', it has a rich mixture of races and cultures with no less than eleven officially recognised languages, including English, Afrikaans, and native African tongues.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office describes the geography as comprising a coastal strip of below fifteen hundred feet fringed by steep mountain ranges, with a high plateau in the interior ranging up to six thousand feet above sea level.
The coastline is swept by two major ocean currents - the warm south flowing Mozambique-Agulhas and the cold Benguela which flows northwards along the west coast as far as southern Angola.
On the west coast, the cold Atlantic current creates arid scrubland terrain. Higher levels of rainfall on the central plateau produce grassland. A continuous mountain range runs down the east coast warmed by the Indian Ocean giving a sub-tropical climate. The north of the country has savannah-type vegetation, whilst the southern tip has a Mediterranean-type climate.
Once shunned because of its apartheid policy, the country is now an active player in international relations: hosting major international sporting events, playing a full part in the UN and the Commonwealth, and having a significant stake in international business.
Unemployment levels are officially almost 27 per cent but may in practice be as high as 40 per cent.
The Foreign Office warns that there are high levels of crime in the country, but that most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from the normal tourist destinations. 'The standard of driving is variable and there are many fatal accidents'.
However, more than 460,000 Britons visit South Africa every year and most visits are trouble free.
As in most places there remains 'an underlying threat from terrorism'. And although unlikely, attacks 'could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers'.
British nationals visiting South Africa on holiday for less than 90 days do not require visas. After entry, extensions of stay may be sought from the Department of Home Affairs. Visitors who overstay without authority may be fined, either on exit or at the nearest South African mission on your return to the UK (or elsewhere).
Re-entry to South Africa will not be permitted until the fine has been paid in full.
Those who substantially over stay their visas may be arrested on departure and detained before appearing in court. In such cases you may face a very substantial fine and then be deported at your own expense.
In all South Africa has 13 types of temporary and 11 types of permanent residence permits, including relative's permits, business permits, and retired person's permits. Business permits are available for up to two years for people looking to invest or set up their own business. Work permits can be obtained for up to three years while a permanent contract of employment will support an application for permanent residence.
There are no restrictions to foreigners purchasing in South Africa, although there has been talk of imposing such restrictions at least on a temporary basis in the future as a way of curbing runaway house price inflation. Mortgages, however, are generally restricted to 50 per cent of purchase price.
Purchasers can buy property as individuals or via companies. Written offers and deeds of sale are legally binding. Completion follows when the title is formally transferred and registered with the land registry.
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Savannah Fans – First Five in E-Book for the Very First Time!
G.A. McKevett's private detective Savannah Reid isn't your average crime-fighting heroine.
Middle-aged and overweight—at least by society's skinny-winnie standards—Savannah has the audacity to love herself anyway. If there's anything the sassy Dixie belle enjoys more than cooking soul-satisfying food for her friends and family, it's nabbing bad guys and plopping them on the scales of Lady Justice. Having relocated to Southern California, this unconventional Georgia peach and the equally eccentric members of her Moonlight Magnolia Detective Agency live to take a tasty bite out of crime in the sleepy, seaside town of San Carmelita.
And here's the book started it all! First in the Savannah Reid Mysteries, , Just Desserts is pure vintage Savannah, recalling the days when she's still a cop on the San Carmelita Police Force. But not for long. Savannah is determined to untangle a dark web of murder, dirty politics and ultimate betrayal to find out who killed a city councilwoman's husband. Solving the case may cost her everything she holds dear…including her badge.
Bet you can't consume just one Savannah Reid. E-Reads has four more. You'll find them here Want to binge on the whole series? You'll find them, in ebook and paperback, here.


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When families are faced with advocating for their child's needs alone, the process can be emotional, confusing and overwhelming. In the United States we have federal laws that require public schools to provide a "free and appropriate public education" (FAPE) to all children with disabilities, regardless of the type or severity of their disability. Each state has other laws that can provide a higher level of service, but cannot be below the federal standard. Following are some commonly asked questions families have about how to find and work with an advocate.
What can an advocate do for my child and myself?
An advocate can help you:
- Navigate the complexities of the federal and state laws that shape and guide the special education system.
- Help to ensure that your child's school district is held accountable to the laws and standards set forth by the Individual's with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Massachusetts General Laws pertaining to the education of children with disabilities.
- Develop a strategy for obtaining an appropriate education for your child.
- Write challenging, yet achievable goals that ensure your child's access to and progress in the general curriculum.
- Strengthen the relationship between you and your child's educational Team to ensure a productive outcome that benefits your child to the greatest extent possible.
- In cases where you come to an impasse with your child's district, help you understand your legal recourse, and help you decide on the best path to meeting your child's educational needs.
How do I know if I really need an advocate for my child?
You may need an advocate if:
- You believe that your child's Team is not including your input in decisions regarding the most appropriate services for your child.
- You feel that your child is not making effective progress in the general curriculum.
- You feel that your child is being denied access to the general curriculum because of his or her disability.
- You feel that your emotions are interfering with your ability to focus and advocate for your child effectively.
How do I choose the advocate that is best for my family?
As with any professional relationship, you want an advocate who is professionally qualified and with whom you feel comfortable. Look for someone who is:
- Professionally trained and can provide you with references.
- Has a proven track record and experience.
- Is knowledgeable about the special educational law.
- Communicates and negotiates effectively.
- Charges fees that are within your family's budget.
I want an advocate who will 'fight' for my child – can you do that?
Our personal and professional belief is that your child benefits most from a productive and respectful relationship between you and your child's Team. Therefore, our strategy is to:
- Collaborate and negotiate, while holding the school district accountable to the laws, standards, timelines and compliance regulations that protect your child.
- Help both you and the Team to stay focused your child's educational and emotional needs.
- Respect each person's role, responsibility and opinion.
- Maintain a professional and courteous meeting atmosphere.
- Keep expectations and demands realistic and reasonable.
- Set limits and ground rules in the event of offensive remarks or comments.
- Give parents, who often feel powerless, a voice and the support to become an active and critical member of the Team.
Do you have experience with my child's disability?
We have worked with wide range disabilities, in a variety of educational settings in the Metrowest Area. Rather than focus solely on the disability or diagnosis, however, we prefer to draw on a wide range of multi-disciplinary resources to address:
- The needs that are created because the disability exists.
- Each child's unique needs (knowing that the same diagnosis varies greatly from child to child).
- The family's knowledge of their child's disability and specific needs.
- When necessary, the need for expert evaluators and diagnosticians who can provide scientific data to support your child's diagnosis and specific needs.
Are advocates expensive? Who pays for advocate fees?
Most advocates are in private practice and have varying fee scales, however:
- In most cases, families pay for their advocate.
- Some agencies can link you with free advocates.
- Some advocates offer sliding fee scales for families of limited financial resources.
- Advocates charge substantially less than most attorneys.
- Typically, advocate fees are not reimbursable, even if you proceed to a hearing and prevail.
Will you charge me for telephone calls and emails?
Yes. Because we receive such a large number of calls and emails, we do charge for telephone conversations and emails. However, we do not charge for your initial inquiry call before our intake consultation, and we do not charge for occasional calls that last under 3 minutes.
Since our goal is to empower families, we encourage you to do the following before calling or emailing:
- Make a list of the issues you want to discuss - be clear about your goals.
- Consider which issues are priorities, or how you can problem-solve without a consultation.
- If you have questions about IEPs or other paperwork, make sure that you have read it through carefully before calling with questions.
- Plan your calling time around a block of time that you know will be uninterrupted.
As always, we are here to assist families, so if you have an emergency or urgent matter, we will do our best to be responsive and accommodating. In an urgent situation, we will try to get back to you as quickly as we can. For non-urgent matters we will do our best to return your call by the end of the next business day.


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Video Review can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YPJlXrYPLk Glock is a brand that is known around the world for a lot of reasons. Some of us dislike the "block" for its feel in the hand, Spartan aesthetics, and boring design, but one thing that can never be denied is that they work! I tell customers on … Continue reading A Better Glock Magazine
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I've spent a lot of time organizing and helping with fundraising at my children's schools and for other organizations over the years, and I know how important it is.
I regularly donate to auctions, and have a charity portrait project available to a limited number of organizations each year. If your school or charity would like to find out more, please reach out using the Contact Me page on this web site!


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Caleb Stillson Hammond (1862 - 1929)was the founder of C. S. Hammond & Company, a map making and printing firm based in Brooklyn, New York. Hammond started his career in mapmaking as the head of Rand McNally's offices in New York City, where he began working in 1894. Hammond split with Rand McNally, forming his own printing concern in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900. The firm was subsequently incorporated in 1901 and relocated to Manhattan, and then to Maplewood, New Jersey, near Hammond's family home. Hammond rose to become one of the largest cartographic publishers in the United States, second only to Rand McNally in volume. On his retirement, C. S. Hammond passed the firm to his son, who subsequently passed it to his own son, C. D. Hammond, who sold the company to Langenscheidt Publishers in 1999. The firm has since been folded into Universal Map, an affiliate of Kappa Publishing Group. This archives of the Hammond World Atlas Corporation, an invaluable resource, where donated to the Library of Congress in 2002.


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Welcome to the website for playwright James Venhaus. James is the author of seventeen award-winning plays that have been performed in theatres across the country.
Now Playing and Coming Soon
Masquerade The Overtime Theater, San Antonio, Texas. April 5 - May 4, 2013. The Overtime Theatre, 1203 Camden Street, San Antonio, TX, 78215.
The Happy Couple - Last Act Theatre Company Austin, Texas. May 8-25, 2013 Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. at The White House Ranch, 3410 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Austin, Texas.
Romeo and Juliet at Verona High (a play for young performers) - Brenham Christian Academy. May 2, 2013.
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Plays by James Venhaus is now available from the Kindle
store at Amazon.
Use the link on the left to purchase this e-book. It works on the Kindle, or any device with a free Kindle Reader such as iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch or other e-reader.
Hard copy scripts area also available and can also be purchased from Original Works Publishing.


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Events for December 19, 2018
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Gainesville Area Women's Network Monthly Luncheon & Meeting
Come and join the friendliest networking group in town! The purpose of GAWN is to promote a spirit of cooperation and support among women and those who support or target women in business, provide a strong network of business contacts, and enhance members? professional and personal advancement. Our meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of ...Find out more »


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We proudly support the work of faith based groups and their specific goals for programming.
We enjoy working with faith based groups of all ages and sizes including youth groups, confirmation groups, adult groups & church leadership.
- Our programs are a great way to deepen the relationships between group members, and to create opportunities for depending on one another.
- Goals and programming can be implemented to teach the importance of faith, grace, fellowship, support, and developing a community.
- Our programs can support your lesson for the group in ways that illustrate traits, parallels to scripture, and finds the application from the reflection and debrief process.
- We can develop a program that is a great compliment to your themed retreats, or add some fun and experiential education to your fellowship.
BRLC has a variety of program options. Is your group looking for some meaningful studies in nature? Try our Outdoor Education program. We also offer a winter experience, on our Indoor High Ropes Courses. Your experience can be HALF-DAY (3 hours), FULL DAY (6 hours), or MULTI-DAY.


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Question For FilmTVLaw.com:
I've got a terrific television series concept, but when I try to submit the project to television networks, either I get no response, or a form letter about "no unsolicited materials." I know they will like it if they see it, so how do I get past this roadblock?
Answer by Brandon Blake, Entertainment Lawyer:
There are a number of different rationales for why entertainment companies of all kinds require film producers and television producers to submit new projects through an agent or entertainment lawyer, which range from the practical to the obstructionist. Please also see my Entertainment Lawyer Question and Answer Forum at www.filmtvlaw.com, for more in depth and money saving advice that I publish twice a month.
For practical purposes, entertainment companies have a legitimate concern about liability. Copyright infringement suits are common, and once an entertainment company has received a pitch for a television series or film production it is going to be potentially more liable for a copyright infringement lawsuit. To reduce this risk, entertainment companies want a trusted third-party to document the pitch. If the film producer or television producer has a well-known agency or an entertainment lawyer submit the project, there is going to be a record of exactly what was submitted, by whom, and when. If a lawsuit ever materializes, there will be a third-party with evidence as to what happened. That is also beneficial for the film producer or television producer.
From a convenience stand point, television networks and film studios have another motive. This rationale is based on understanding what it is like to receive ten to twenty thousand submissions per year from film producers or television producers, looking to get an entertainment project made. It is a daunting task to review so much material, so television networks and film studios want the agent or entertainment lawyer to do some of the work for them. By requiring submission through an agent or entertainment lawyer, the television network or film studio is making the producer do part of the work, having an experienced entertainment representative review the material and quite probably make suggestions and changes before the materials is submitted.
Finally, the requirement to submit through an agent or entertainment lawyer creates another hurdle to surmount before the material gets reviewed. This reduces the number of submissions as some percentage of television producers and film producers will lack the time and financial resources to obtain an entertainment representative to submit the project.
Rightly or wrongly, agent or entertainment lawyer representation has become a necessity when dealing with the large, bureaucratic media companies today.
As with any entertainment matter, please do not make a decision about complex issues without consulting an experienced entertainment lawyer first. Feel free to contact my office at www.filmtvlaw.com about a quote.
- By Brandon Blake, Entertainment Lawyer


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There are two documents on this page. The first is the updated Common Policy Ground document which compares manifesto commitments contained in centre left party manifestos. The second is a 'common platform' document which is a succinct, single page documents which maps common values and a common vision embraced by parties across the centre left.
Common Policy Ground
This is an updated document based on the 2017 Manifestos of parties on the centre left: specifically the Green Party, Labour and Liberal Democrats. While Mebyon Kernow did not field any candidates, the values and policy principles it espouses are broadly centre left. We see MK as very much part of a progressive alliance with a strong local identity and voice, even if it did not produce a manifesto for the 2017 election.
This updated document does not pretend to be complete or comprehensive; nor does it seek to claim that there are no serious policy differences or distinct party identities – that is all too evident. Rather it seeks to demonstrate that there is sufficient common ground to form the basis of dialogue and co-operation on certain key issues. Whether or not parties take the opportunity to do so is very much down to them. But lets at least put to bed the idea that such parties are poles apart and have nothing in common.
Common Platform document
This second document is a short document which highlights a common vision and set of values embraced by the centre left. There is little or nothing here that a Liberal Democrat, MK, Labour or Green supporter would reject as alien to their aspirations for a better society. Unlike the broad policy document that maps common ground, this embeds and expresses a stronger local Cornish identity.
Please note: the comments below pertained to the earlier drafts, not the most updated drafts now on the website.


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How to choose Organic Green Tea.
Buy Organic Green Tea from the Best Suppliers
Tea is one of the most famous drinks worldwide. There are regular types, gourmet types and special types that are offered in different parts of the globe depending on the particular taste, budget and preference of individuals. There are also various forms like powders, pills and capsules that make it more convenient to acquire the great effects. It is very easy to order plus people can also get added benefits depending on how much they order and the reputation of the supplier.
Being Organic
If you're looking to buy organic green tea of the best quality, make sure that the seal and label are certified. There are organic products that are closely monitored from the time the leaves and other parts of the plant are harvested, up to the processing and packaging. Organic and all-natural teas should be harvested at the right time and in the right amounts if people wish to enjoy the fullness and best quality. Several factors have to be considered such as the humidity, the environment, the elevation, the tea plantation and the methods of the harvesters.
It's best to go with good quality products that come from tea plantations that are closely monitored and are located very far away from chemical and industrial plants. This will ensure that the quality of the teas is unadulterated and no chemicals, pesticides and other untoward substances were used for growing the plants. Some tea farms may claim to be fully organic but are very close to other industrial sites that might corrupt or compromise the full quality.
Looking Online
The internet is a very rich source of green tea. There are so many brands, companies, manufacturers and suppliers available. Most of the choices will depend on the knowledge and personal preference of the buyer. Try to use search engines to find some of the best websites for ordering and knowing more about the quality and types. Green tea generally comes from the same plant as other types. Variations will come depending on the location and way of growing and harvesting the tea leaves. Some companies will specialize in 100% organic green tea only, while there are also sources that offer other types of tea. Some websites will present the best way of preparing tea and ensure that all methods used maintain the freshness and cleanliness of the products.
Read more about these sources by visiting online forums and discussion boards. There are plenty of categories to read articles, blogs and other helpful information to understand what affects the quality and authenticity. Social networking sites and online marketplaces will also offer a number of high quality teas. It's best to consider the reputation of the supplier carefully when choosing products.
About Price and Ordering
When people buy organic green tea, they will come across different price ranges, based on the quality, the maker and the type. Organic green tea will generally be pricier compared to regular types because of the methods used. Always look for the official seal to ensure that freshness and quality. A lot of the good manufacturers will offer money-back guarantee to ensure that customers only get the best every time they order. Special discounts and packages might also be given to customers depending on the size of the order. Regular green teas will cost anywhere between $5 and $15 per box. The kind of tea will usually indicate the price. Shipping can take anywhere between 3 and 7 days. The cost of shipping will also vary according to location and the size of the order. Be sure to deal only with legitimate and reputable sellers to avoid scams and products of poor quality.


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Let me get right to the story here. As an online marketer I find myself doing a lot of videos, and sharing my screen with a lot of people who are interested in finding out how to generate an income online. Well through this process, I need to also watch what I share with people. Passwords, emails, names, images, whatever it is I can think of, I know I have to go back and edit whatever I recorded, or during my live session, I can't even show my screen sometimes live, because there are things I don't want others to see. The only way I could hide these things, was to edit the video, or image, afterwards, prior to sharing it etc.
I just had it. I had to find a solution. This was too time consuming, and how great it would be if you could actually blur out unwanted things, in REAL TIME, while doing your live session, live hangout, Facebook Live, or whatever video you might be recording. So no more having to wait to edit the video to blur out things.
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CKG event rental
Yes! CKG does rent our space for select events. Whether you're looking to host an intimate affair, a cocktail reception for 100 guests, or an innovative community gathering like a movie night or local fashion show, CKG is the perfect space for your next event.
The Location
CKG is conveniently located minutes from downtown in a renovated mid-century warehouse just off Macleod Trail in the Manchester Industrial area. The main gallery space is roughly 3000 square feet, with four U-shaped vistas perfect for intimate congregations, and a 16-foot serving/bar area. Features of the space include high exposed ceilings, large industrial windows that provide ample natural light, two salvaged metal doors closing off the back area, and original sealed concrete floors.
What is your maximum capacity? 125 guests (general) / 80 (wedding)
When is the space available for booking? Tuesdays through Saturdays, 5-12 pm
Do you host weddings? We are open to small, unconventional weddings
How much does it cost? Rental rates begin at $500
Can I choose my own caterer? Absolutley!
Do you have parking? We have a small dedicated parking lot at the main gallery entrance, and there is ample street parking.
If you are considering renting our space, we recommend you fill out the form below to check our availability and tell us a bit about your event.


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Our Nod to the Brits!/
Today we give a nod to the British in anticipation of the wedding tomorrow of William and Catherine or more commonly known as Wills & Kate. Today we feature ladies hats because here at Rent My Dust we love our vintage hats just like the British do. You will see everyone wearing a hat tomorrow at the wedding. Here are just a few that we rent out for decor or to use in a photo booth for some really amazing vintage photos.


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The Lake Forest Club
Director of Racquet Sports – USPTA, PPTA
Alex joined the Lake Forest Club in October 2010. Prior to joining our club, he has been the Director of Racquet Sports at the Cherry Valley Club in Garden City, NY for the last eight years. From 1999 until 2003, Alex was the Assistant Director of Racquet Sports at the Creek Club in Locust Valley, NY where he worked with Canadian Tennis Hall of Famer Martin Wostenholme.
Alex attended Miami University (OH) during his freshman year on a full tennis scholarship. He then transferred to Fordham University in NYC where he earned a B.S. degree from the College of Business Administration (CBA) at Rose Hill. While at Fordham, Alex lettered in tennis and squash and was the number one singles and doubles player for the Rams throughout his tenure in both sports. He earned Atlantic 10 all-conference first team tennis honors and was invited to the NCAA tournament three times.
In May 2009, Alex earned his MBA in Global Management from Fordham University at Lincoln Center.
Through Bancila & Co. – his racquet sport management and consulting company, Alex has developed, produced and coordinated some of the most successful tennis and platform tennis camps, professional exhibitions and events in metropolitan NY, some of which have been featured in several industry magazines.
In tennis, Alex reached a Top 10 ITF World ranking (highest singles #9, doubles #6), having played the French Open twice, Wimbledon once and the Orange Bowl four times. He has traveled all over the world (Europe, South America and Asia) playing tennis tournaments and has career singles victories over Marcelo Rios, Mark Philippoussis and Stefan Koubek and doubles wins over Gustavo Kuerten, Nicolas Escude and over former Wimbledon Doubles runner-up Scott Melville. Alex was part of the Creek Tennis Team that won the Eastern Section three years running and finished runner-up in the country two years in a row (2002 and 2003) in the USTA Men's Professional Open League.
Alex is a high performance and player development consultant to the president of the Romanian Tennis Federation. He is a USPTA certified professional (P1) and a member of Wilson's Racquet Sports Advisory Staff.
In Platform Tennis, Alex is a PPTA (Professional Platform Tennis Association) certified professional since 2004.
Alex and partner Brad Easterbrook finished the 2008-2009 season ranked #2 on the APTA men's open rankings. In November of 2008 and 2009, Alex and Brad won back to back the highly rated Sound Shore Invitational (SSI) which is played at the Fox Meadow Club (the home of platform tennis).
At the National Championships in Cincinnati, OH, Alex and Brad came in second place, losing a two hour and forty-five minute final against the legendary team of Flip Goodspeed and Scott Mansager, who won their eight national title. In the quarter-finals, Alex and Brad defeated the formidable duo of Brian Uihlein and Dave Keevins, the defending national champions who had won two of the last three national championships.
In January of 2009, Alex partnered up with former national champion Mike Stulac to win the nationally rated Atlantic Classic tournament, held in Essex Fells, NJ. In December of the same year, Alex and new partner Juan Arraya won the Long Island Invitational tournament, another nationally rated event.
Alex and Juan started their new partnership under the best of terms by winning the 2011 Chicago Charities tournament which is widely regarded as the second strongest tournament of the APTA tour. They defeated along the way Brian Uihlein and Mike Marino (defending champions) in the quarter-finals, Scott Bondurant and Mark Johnson in the semis and Mike Cochrane and Scott Estes (the number 1 team in the country) in the final.
In 2009, Alex created the "Tri-state Cup", the premier East coast platform tennis team event that brings together in competition all-star rosters from the Connecticut, Long Island, New Jersey and Westchester leagues.
Alex currently resides in Lake Forest with wife Suzana and their children Alex and Emma. He is originally from Bucharest, Romania and grew up in Lisbon, Portugal from ages six to ten. He is bilingual in Romanian and Portuguese and fluent in Spanish. Alex's interest include spending time with his family, movies, soccer, music, going to concerts, reading, traveling and dining.


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02 Sep 2018
Insta-buzz: What the stars were up to this week
This week, we finally got an update from Stefanie Sun after she started her confinement period. In addition, we saw Eleanor Lee reunite with her The Big Boss co-star, Huang Jun Jie and received some good news from award shows around the world.
Read on for the full roundup!
02 Sep 2018
Mark Lee warns against impersonator asking for donations
Mark Lee shared the heartbreaking news that his youngest daughter was diagnosed with a kidney problem a month ago. It seems that someone with the surname Yeo has been going around asking for donations, claiming to be related to the family. Mark, however, has warned that this is not the case, and shared that he hopes people will not fall for this scam.
Photos: Mark Lee/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
Ya Hui does her part for charity
The actress attended the Singapore Red Cross Charity Gala Dinner 2018, where she auctioned off this painting, which she created herself. A total of S$1,888 was raised from the auction and the proceeds will go towards the Singapore Red Cross' local humanitarian services.
Photo: The Celebrity Agency
02 Sep 2018
Wanna One wraps up their world tour
Say it isn't so - Wanna One has officially wrapped up their concert tour in Manila this week, with the group thanking their fans for being with them along the way. For local fans of the group, never fear as they'll be in town this week for HallyuPopFest, and will make an appearance on September 7 and 8 of the three-day festival.
Photo: Wanna One/Twitter
02 Sep 2018
Say Cheese airs finale
"Been wanting to post this for the longest time, but that would mean giving the plot away," Joanne wrote in her caption of this post. Revealing that she will be uploading more behind-the-scenes shots for those suffering from withdrawal symptoms, we'll definitely be looking forward to seeing more of what happened when the cameras weren't rolling.
Photo: Joanne Peh/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
Eleanor Lee, Huang Jun Jie reunite
"My love and I, in the same school AGAIN," Eleanor quipped in her post as she posed for numerous photos with her The Big Boss co-star, Huang Jun Jie. While she didn't reveal what they were doing together, fans of the drama left comments hoping for the pair to work together again soon.
Photos: Eleanor Lee/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
Daren Tan announces that he's expecting a daughter
Daren Tan tied the knot with doctor Nadia Lum last November, and the pair is expecting a new addition to the family, a baby girl.
Congratulations to the happy couple, and we can't wait to say hello to your princess a couple of months down the road.
Photos: Daren Tan/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
What are Felicia Chin and Aloysius Pang doing in Russia?
Felicia Chin, Aloysius Pang, River Huang and Goh Jojo are in Russia filming a new show for Toggle. They seem to be pretty hush hush about the project so we'll have to wait for the official reveal to find out more.
Photo: Felicia Chin/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
Vincent Ng welcomes bundle of joy
Former actor Vincent Ng tied the knot last year, and has officially welcomed a bundle of joy this week. Sora Ma did the honours of giving us a glimpse of the adorable baby. Vincent first confirmed that he was expecting a child when he updated his Instagram page of himself with his wife's baby bump, captioned with "Thankful . Grateful . Blessed (sic)".
Photos: Sora Ma/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
Chen Hanwei celebrates his hatchday
We lost track of how many cakes and celebratory gatherings we saw on Chen Hanwei's Instagram post, and some of the many familiar faces that we spotted celebrating his big day with him include Huang Biren, Zoe Tay, Chen Shucheng, Desmond Tan and Sheila Sim.
Photos: Chen Hanwei/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
Sheila Sim's thoughtful birthday gift to Chen Hanwei
Sharing that Sheila painted this personally, Hanwei mused that he was touched by her sincerity. She later commented on his post, "Aiyo.. paisay. I didn't draw it well! (sic)" but we have no idea what she's talking about - not only is her work beautiful, but it's also from the heart.
Photo: Chen Hanwei/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
Walk With Me holds lensing ceremony
Huat ah! Upcoming drama Walk With Me held its lensing ceremony earlier this week, and was attended by stars such as Fann Wong, Bonnie Loo, He Ying Ying and Constance Song. We'll be looking forward to more updates as filming is slated to begin soon.
Photo: Fann Wong/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
Vicki Zhao, Shu Qi snap a selfie together
It's not everyday you see two amazing actresses snap a selfie together, and Vicki Zhao and Shu Qi did just that. Vicki's post was simply captioned with, "I love you so much", and from the looks of it, these two have only become closer with time.
Photo: Vicki Zhao/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
Jamie Yeo's son turns one
"Happy 1st birthday our darling Lukey! You're the light in our world. Apt that one of your first spoken words was 'light' (sic)," Jamie gushed on her Instagram post, which was accompanied by a gallery of photos of the big day.
Photo: Jamie Yeo/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
Florence Tan catches up with Yvonne Lim in Taiwan
Yvonne Lim might be far away from home, but it seems that the actress always sees familiar faces from Singapore pop by to say hello. This week, Florence Tan jetted over to Taiwan, where the pair had a quick catch up.
Bonus points to little Alexa for her innovative poses - we're guessing she's going to be a selfie pro by the time she grows up.
Photos: Florence Tan/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
TWICE picks up a grand prize at the 2018 Soribada Best K-Music Awards
TWICE picked up another digital daesang (grand prize) to add to their collection at the 2018 Soribada Best K-Music Awards. During their awards speech, the members thanked their fans in Korean, Japanese and Mandarin - we guess that's one big plus of having a group with members hailing from different places.
Photo: TWICE/Twitter
02 Sep 2018
BTS also adds another trophy to their bag
Did you see their bag? BTS emerged as the grand winners at the 2018 Soribada Best K-Music Awards, where they not only picked up the daesang (grand prize), but also the World Social Artist Award.
Photo: BTS/Twitter
02 Sep 2018
BTS' youngest member turns 21
Speaking of BTS, their maknae (youngest member) turned 21 this week, with the members uploading hilarious photos of him to celebrate the occasion. Given the tradition of uploading less-than-glamorous shots of each other as birthday gifts, we're pretty sure Jungkook will be scrolling through his photo gallery extra furiously to exact his revenge really soon.
Photos: BTS/Twitter
02 Sep 2018
JJ Lin goes home with four gongs at the 2018 Global Chinese Music Awards
JJ added four new shiny trophies to his collection at the 2018 Global Chinese Music Awards. He was awarded the Best Male Vocalist, Album of the Year, Producer of the Year and Song of the Year trophies for his latest album, Message In A Bottle. Congratulations, JJ!
02 Sep 2018
S.H.E gears up for anniversary concert
Preparations are well underway for S.H.E's anniversary concert, with Hebe Tien posting numerous glimpses of their photoshoots on her personal Instagram. Selina Jen, however, shared this snap of herself in the studio practising hard for the big day.
Photos: Selina Jen/Instagram, Hebe Tien/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
Donnie Yen celebrates 15th wedding anniversary
"Made a short trip back home from filming for one of the most important dates with my Mrs! Our anniversary! 15 years married! (sic)" Donnie gushed on his post.
Here's to 15 years, and many more down the road for Donnie and his wife, Cissy Wang.
Photo: Donnie Yen/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
Tanya Chua is back in the recording studio
This is the news we've been waiting for - Tanya Chua is back in the recording studio, as she confirmed that she is working on a new album. Although details have yet to be announced, we can only say that we'll be eagerly anticipating what she has in store for us this time around.
Photos: Tanya Chua/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
What's cuter, Momo or Tsum Tsums?
Sorry Disney, as much as we love you and your Tsum Tsums, there's no way we can say no to that expression of pure joy on Momo's face. So. Cute.
Photos: Tay Kewei/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
Stefanie Sun's baby girl turns a month old
Stefanie Sun has been in confinement after giving birth, but has updated her Instagram as her friends visited her earlier this week. In addition, Christine Fan posted an update as Stefanie gifted her friends with sweet treats to celebrate her little girl's first month, which was accompanied with a photo of Nadim and Stefanie holding the baby's hand.
Photos: Christine Fan/Instagram, Stefanie Sun/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
Guo Liang takes on the Dele Alli Challenge
Who says that only the younger generation keep up with the trends? Guo Liang has definitely been keeping up with the times as he posted his response to the viral Dele Alli Challenge, captioning his post with, "Is this very difficult?"
Photos: Guo Liang/Instagram
02 Sep 2018
He Ying Ying chops off her locks
Now you see it, now you don't - and we're talking about He Ying Ying's long hair. The actress chopped off her locks earlier this week, and although we were taken aback when we first saw photos, we must say that the pixie cut is growing on us.
Photos: He Ying Ying/Instagram


text: Dance Central 2 One of the best-selling on the platform, the one thing Harmonix's original dancing game for Kinect lacks is a proper two-player mode. Dance Central 2 has it. You'll be able to import all your songs from the first game into the sequel, and play them in tandem. The Microsoft booth demo went pretty much like you'd imagine. I picked an embarrassing song ("Venus" by Bananarama) and we attempted to do cool dance moves but mostly just flailed and laughed. Then we watched Harmonix representatives do it correctly. Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.comKinect Sports 2 Microsoft has done some pretty smart things with the sequel to Kinect Sports, mostly in terms of creating natural gesture controls. For example, in the golf game, you can look down the fairway by holding your hand above your eyes as if you were shielding them from the sun. Want to see the topography of the green? Get down on one knee as if you were checking it out in real life. It's tough to argue with those decisions. You probably already own five motion-sports games, but Kinect Sports 2 seems insistent on giving you reasons to own it, too. Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.comKinect Fun Labs Announced by Microsoft at its E3 press conference Monday and available now on Xbox Live for free, Kinect Fun Labs is a constantly expanding collection of Kinect tech demos that show you new and interesting ways to use the system's camera. You can create a bobblehead of yourself by taking your own picture, scan any object and create a 3-D version of it, draw in 3-D by using your fingers, etc. The demos don't always work the way you expect them to, but that's part of the fun of being on the bleeding edge of technology. Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.comKinect Disneyland Adventures A game that adults will probably not pay the slightest attention to but that kids will eat up, Disneyland Adventures is a virtual version of the famous theme park. Developed by Frontier, the studio that produced the Kinect launch game Kinectimals, it's a game that lets you wander around Disneyland, go on rides and interact with all the characters that wander the park. Microsoft said during the demo that the title is the first open-world Kinect game "that we know of." (One would hope they'd be keeping tabs on that.) You can turn your shoulders to orient your onscreen kid in the right direction, and point with your arm to move forward. You can hug the characters (like Peter Pan, shown in the photo), but you can also accept quests from them to do other things in the park. You'll be able to carry around a magic wand and nine other items, which all have different effects. The wand brings inanimate park objects to life briefly, making Monstro the whale animate, for example. The rides are action games based on the park attractions in which one or two players try to collect Mickey pins as they zip through the ride. Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.comLOS ANGELES -- Microsoft pushed Kinect hard at E3 Expo, showing a wide range of new games that use the camera-based Xbox controller. Soon, Kinect will drop you into the worlds of Star Wars and Disneyland, have you dancing with friends and playing more complicated sports games than the ones that launched with the system in November. On the show floor here, Wired.com tried a range of new Kinect games that Microsoft will release this year. These are our impressions. Above: Kinect Star Wars Grab a lightsaber and mow down droids! Use the Force to lift your enemies up and toss them aside! Kinect Star Wars is the first game that most people thought of when they saw the Wii for the first time, but Nintendo never got it done. Microsoft, however, has managed to get a saber-swinging, robot-flinging action game running on Kinect. Though it didn't feel perfect, I think kids will absolutely love this game. It seemed pretty easy to play; just swinging my arms around pretty much laid waste to anything I felt like obliterating. It didn't feel especially accurate, but being placed in the middle of an authentic Star Wars battle does a lot to make one not really notice that. Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.comSee Also:- Kinect Games, Halo 4 Lead Microsoft's E3 Push10 Hacks That Make Microsoft's Kinect a Killer ControllerHow Motion Detection Works in Xbox Kinect


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Colorado State University, York University, and the University of Utah Choose Kuali Curriculum Management
SALT LAKE CITY – Aug 29, 2017 – Three more universities are implementing Kuali Curriculum Management to govern the programs, courses, and alternative learning experiences that support their institutional missions, address the needs of their learners, and satisfy the requirements of multiple accrediting bodies.
As learning experiences and credits evolve to include more non-traditional forms such as service learning, apprenticeships, competency-based learning, and prior learning, colleges and universities are struggling to manage the complexities of creating new pathways to success and completion. Many institutions are also juggling these variables across multiple independent campuses, creating more confusion for administrators, faculty, and students.
"We needed a solution with modern functionality that can accommodate new and emerging pedagogy," said Dr. Patrick J. Burns, Vice President of Information Technology and Dean of Libraries, Colorado State University.
Colorado State University is delivering innovative programs and learning opportunities for its diverse student body of more than 30,000, yet has struggled to keep up with the administration of its evolving curriculum and delivery methods. Disjointed tools, cumbersome system upgrades, and disparate interfaces across three different campuses did not support the experience they wanted to deliver.
"We looked for a next-generation solution with standards-based interoperability across learning tools, a scalable system including maximal configuration options, a company we highly trust and respect, and an acceptable price tag. Kuali promises a better solution in each of those aspects," Burns added.
Other Kuali Curriculum Management customers, including York University in Toronto and the University of Utah, share similar sentiments about their reasons for choosing Kuali Curriculum Management.
Kuali Curriculum management helps academic offices make better curricular decisions based on a single source of truth. It helps simplify and speed the approval process without sacrificing quality or consistency. By building a more collaborative environment, it becomes easier to work toward common goals and gain insight into learning outcomes across the institution.
"Fully configurable proposals and transparent workflows liberate everyone involved from tedious paper trails, version control issues, mistakes, and approval bottlenecks," said Sarah Crane, Kuali Student Product Manager. "Unlike other solutions, Kuali provides configuration and implementation to get everything up and running quickly. The institutions we work with engage in an easy, hands-on, highly-personalized process that sets them and their faculty up for success. Plus, our cloud delivery means no hardware, no deployment, and no maintenance."
Kuali also offers Kuali Catalog Management, which works in tandem with Kuali Curriculum Management, to turn detailed course scheduling and program information into simple, beautifully-designed catalogs for print and digital use.
About Kuali
Kuali creates and delivers software using modern, cloud-based technologies to more than 160 institutions of higher education. Thoughtfully-designed solutions streamline administrative processes to significantly reduce costs and improve performance for student services, financials, research, and continuity planning. For more information, visit www.kuali.co.
Learn more about Kuali today!