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How To Celebrate Daylight Saving Time 2017 The Right Way
Just as the erratic winter blues were really starting to wear on everyone, spring is here to remind us that it's just around the corner. On Sun., Mar. 12, at 2 a.m., the clocks will jump forward to 3 a.m., and we will be well on our way to springtime. This means you can start thinking about more fun things like how to celebrate Daylight Saving Time beginning, and whether or not to go for a spring hair cut.
I think more than a few of us can all agree it's worth it to lose an hour of sleep and gain some nearness to the sun. This winter has been freezing and warm and weird, leaving us forever confused in front of our closets in the morning, having no idea whether we're to dress for the tundra or the safari.
Once spring is here, the hope is that the weather will even out and it will be all t-shirts and sundresses and open-toed shoes for the next few months. So in order to commemorate the end of another winter, we've got to celebrate. If you're feeling particularly relieved that the clocks are about to spring forward, here are a few ways you might want to consider celebrating Daylight Saving Time beginning:
Have A Countdown Party
Get some friends together in this great excuse to have a party. On Sat. night you can stay up late together and count down the minutes and seconds until 2 a.m. just like you would on New Year's Eve.
Get Rid Of Your Winter Clothes
Go through your closet and pull out all of your winter clothes. Put as much of it as you can into a give-away or donation pile and pack the rest up to hide out of sight until next year. Having a completely spring closet will definitely cheer you up and get you excited.
Go Spring Thrift Shopping
Head to the thrift store or vintage shop and pick out a few new pieces for this year. It will give you something to look forward to wearing.
Start Planting
The best way to get into a spring frame of mind is so start planning. Head to your local nursery and get some seeds and planters. You can start by growing them on your window sill and take them outside in a few weeks when it really starts to warm up.
Have A Palette Shift Party
Any excuse to have a dinner party, right? Cook up some of your favorite spring dishes with some light wines and fresh produce. It's a great opportunity to get friends together to enjoy a good meal, but will also help get your ready for the warm season flavors.
Spring Poetry Fest
Personally, poetry always gets me excited for the warm weather. Check out some Mary Oliver or Robert Frost. Their descriptions of spring scenes will leave you chomping at the bit for flowers and sunbeams.


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Our Team
The Pasture Project is a team of teams. We are an initiative of the Wallace Center at Winrock International and operate as part of that team. We have a core team of Wallace Center staff and consultants that coordinate the Pasture Project, and we create or participate in dozens of teams of partners around individual approaches.
The Pasture Project and the Wallace Center
The Wallace Center at Winrock International is a national leader in sustainable and equitable food systems development. The Center's work supports entrepreneurs and communities as they build a new, 21st century food system that is healthier for people, the environment, and the economy. The Center both builds and strengthens the links in the emerging chain of business and civic efforts focused on making good food—that is, healthy, green, fair, and affordable food—an everyday reality in every community. The Wallace Center is a unit within the Agriculture and Enterprise Group of Winrock International. The Wallace Center works primarily in the United States and works nationally and regionally, often times in partnership with local organizations.
Members of the Core Team
The Pasture Project Core Team coordinates approaches and engages with our many partners. The team brings a mix of deep experience and diversity of knowledge and perspective.
Our Partners
Cedar Tree Foundation
Green Lands, Blue Waters
Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative, Illinois
Kickapoo Grazing Initiative
The Land Stewardship Project
McKnight Foundation
Midwest Fishers and Farmers
Mississippi Valley Conservancy
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Northeast Iowa RC&D
Practical Farmers of Iowa
Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota
The 11th Hour Fund
The Leopold Center, Iowa State University
Trout Unlimited
Turkey River Watershed Authority
United States Department of Agriculture –
Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS)
Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)
Valley Stewardship Network
Walton Family Foundation
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources


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While her subject matter appears to be light and playful, Sugimoto's work belies an intense and intricate practice. Knowing that Sugimoto first worked out the formal structure of the work, and then spent hours poring over the surface of the canvas, painstakingly sewing each outline, makes the red colored thread she uses appear deliberate. Almost vein-like, these skeins course throughout her oeuvre, a vivid reminder of the power underlying its grace and seeming simplicity. Sugimoto mentioned that she initially chose to use red thread in reference to the Asian concept of the "red string of fate." In Sugimoto's work, this red thread both physicalizes the life blood coursing through the images, as well as the traces of Sugimoto's hand lovingly creating her subject matter.
Sugimoto's artistic practice first involves the preparation of underdrawings which are then traced onto the canvas using pencil. Then, depending upon the work, she places washes of acrylic onto the canvas. The red outlines are then sewn on at the very end. Here are a number of images showing Sugimoto's practice for the Moon Snow Flower series. In this new series, we see Sugimoto investigating abstracted images of photographed nature, superimposed upon a grid of small x's. Especially in a work such as Snow, the red outlines appear to exist simultaneously outside the flat picture plane delineated by the grid marks, as well as within, distorting the viewer's sense of perspective.


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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder of the hand caused by pressure of the nerve that run through the wrist. Symptoms include numbness, pins and needles, and pain around the fingers. These sensations are often more pronounced at night and can awaken people from sleep.
Chronic carpal tunnel syndrome can also lead to wasting (atrophy) of the hand muscles and frequent dropping of objects from the hand due to reduced in grip strength.
For more information about other hand conditions, please refer to www.alphahandcentre.com or visit our Consultant Hand & Microsurgeon, Dr. Terence Tay at
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|17th Century painting of Trinity Bay, Newfoundland
(Dorset County Museum)
The talk is entitled "The Banks Of Newfoundland" and tells the story of Dorset's brave fishermen who for hundreds of years sailed across the Atlantic for the summer to fish for cod off Newfoundland.
Bonny said "Many fortunes were made and lost, but the port of Poole, in particular, flourished. It was tough for the fishermen though. Newfoundland is inhospitable. Icebergs, fogs and foul weather played havoc with their little boats and if you survived that you were often greeted by the Press Gang when you reached home."
|Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll
They have been swopping tunes and songs with Newfoundland musicians, and will have just finished a joint tour called Shore To Shore. This show brought together leading singers and musicians from Newfoundland and the West Country of England in an international collaboration that charted the development of folk song and music on both sides of the Atlantic from the early 1600s to the present day.
Bonny, Becki and Nick will be performing on:
- Saturday, February 4th at 7.30pm at the Durweston Village Hall, Tel: 01258 453170
- Sunday, March 4th at 7.00pm at the Cerne Abbas Village Hall, Tel: 01300 341332
- Friday, March 16th at 7.30pm at the Broadwindsor Comrades Hall, Tel: 01308 868582


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RPDR RANT: Season 7, Episode 2
Aedan Roberts
Episode 2:
Ahhhhhhh. Much better. First of all I'm just going to say it: this is one of the first times they've done a performance/musical challenge that I didn't want to be over halfway through. It was a blast to watch and everyone did a decent job (some more than others, obviously). I'm also starting to form my own top 5 with the personalities that were finally given a chance to shine through. My assessment of the queens is as follows (in no particular order):
• Ginger Minj: She did very well. I'm still not feeling her and doubt I will- but she rocked this episode. I feel like she's definitely got a game plan and is very intelligently playing it out- I'm just not sure her look or humor is really exceptional enough. She's got some great one-liners but most of the time she just comes off as someone who is trying to be shady and witty but ends up mean. She also seems to lash out when she feels insecure- but these are all initial assessments. Perhaps she'll win me over. It's doubtful, but regardless I'm fairly certain she'll be around for a while.
• Jaidynn Diore Fierce: Jon and I are totally feeling this wonderful lady. She seems extremely nice, has a brilliant face that lights up the room, and her looks have been polished and fun since day 1. She didn't feature as prominently in this episode as I'd hoped but when she was on screen she was delightful. She also seems to capture that shady/fun/bitchy balance that Ms. Minj seems to be striving for but I feel is missing the mark. She's also one of the most convincing big girls this show has ever had- so hopefully she'll be around for a while as well. I'm living for her confessionals.
• Jasmine Masters: Go home. I repeat: GO HOME. I will openly admit she did fantastic in the performance portion of this episode, but everything else about her is rubbing me the wrong way. First of all she's busted to filth- her makeup is always messy and unrefined and her style is either unflattering, outdated or just plain ugly (the one exception I'll give her is her runway wig was on point). She seems to be going after other queens in mean-spirited hypocritical ways (her attack on Trixie in Untucked felt childish, spiteful, and ignorant) and I can't get over the fact that she is Milan levels of Man In A Dress. Her one redeeming quality from the first episode was she was more positive than the other obvious bottom-rung queens- but her attitude in the workroom (when she and Kennedy ganged up on Miss Fame) and her "performance" in Untucked proves she's as rude and delusional as Serena ChaCha- and at least ChaCha had the excuse of youth. Jasmine looks like a hard 39/40- there is no excuse for that kind of behavior.
• Kando Ho': Who? I honestly don't see her on here much longer because she made zero impact in the episode. I seem to recall thinking she did okay in the performance portion but honestly can't tell you for sure. She was that memorable.
• Katya: This was not Katya's episode in terms of how well she did in the challenge. However this was totally her episode when it comes to winning me over. I was already feeling her somewhat in Episode 1 but this cemented my love for her. She's got flawless makeup, great fashion sense, a fantastic sense of humor and BOY can she rock a lip-synch. She's the first person I've seen since Alyssa Edwards to make splits interesting again (that slow slide split was everything). And most importantly: she doesn't take herself too seriously. She seems to be having a blast and I'm totally along for the ride with her.
• Kennedy Davenport: my opinion on this contestant hasn't changed from Episode 1- she just seems to have her tongue so far up her own ass that the only thing she can offer anyone else is disdain, snarky one-liners and mean asides. She and Jasmine make a particularly toxic combo and it just felt sad in Untucked the way she snickered behind Masters as she went off on Trixie. The lady seems to think she's this season's Bianca Del Rio but all I'm seeing is Coco 2.0- but with less ability to leave an impression and a more boring sense of style. I hope she doesn't last much longer.
• Max: Max was mostly background dressing this episode with the exception of some great confessionals and a really sweet interaction with Sasha before the LSFYL. I have this hunch that once she's given the spotlight she will shine- but she hasn't really been given that opportunity yet. Regardless her performance was fun, quirky and competent (which already sets her apart from previous concept queens like Milk who were fantastic to look at but stiff and unable to act) and her runway look was FLAWLESS. It just remains to be seen if she has staying power.
• Miss Fame: I was definitely intrigued by her in the first episode but she sadly didn't leave a positive impression here. If she doesn't open up, loosen up and start getting beyond her own ego and desire to be the prettiest one in the room at all times (which will never happen as long as Pearl is there anyways) then she won't last much longer.
• Mrs. Kasha Davis: Her performance was fantastic (one of the best of the night) and I would definitely pay to see her perform live. However I'm not sure she's top-three material. I'd have to see more but currently she seems to be just okay to me- which will make her last for a while but won't get her to the top. I think it may be her style that's setting her back. She needs to freshen that shit up (she wasn't the worst look of the night but her runway wasn't amazing either. I was with Michelle on that one- a bit boring).
• Pearl: okay. I know some may not agree with me here but Pearl may be my favorite so far. Her looks have been consistently flawless (her runway was my favorite for Episode 2) and she did surprisingly great in the performance (with what she was given. It wasn't a big roll, but she nailed it). She also seems to have a great attitude about the whole thing, doesn't seem to get rattled or give two shits what the other queens are squabbling about. When the insecure queens have come for her for "seeming uninterested in the whole affair" her reaction isn't to attack or snootily toss it aside- it was to state simply and matter-of-factly that she is absolutely in this to win and I'm totally convinced by it. At any rate I'm consistently thrilled with what she has offered so far and she's quickly proving she's much more than a pretty face- which is putting her ahead of the other "resting on pretty" girls of this season.
• Trixie Mattel: I kind of have a crush on his boy self. He gives me Charlie from It's Always Sunny vibes- only very smart and gay. Her drag is also growing on me- she's going for an even more extreme, cartoonish aesthetic than Bianca del Rio but seems to be able to execute it well. Her runway look was fantastic (if not perfectly fitted) and screw Jasmine and Kennedy for their idiocy in not understanding what Trixie was OBVIOUSLY going for (there was absolutely nothing confusing about what she was doing). She was somewhat of a nonentity in the first episode but I'm now very interested in seeing what else she has to offer and can see her having what it takes to make it to the top. She just also needs to be willing to tone down the cartoon here and there when it's appropriate. Oh yeah- and she did just as good a job as Minj in the performance challenge and I have no idea why she wasn't in the top in this episode.
• Violet Chachki: this is a queen that I'm fairly certain could make it far in the competition- but only if she gives the pompous, bitch diva attitude a rest. This is RuPaul's Drag Race and, as previous seasons have pointed out with ever-growing clarity, you can't just win on flawless looks and perfectly executed challenges. If you rock everything but have an attitude like a pile of rotting corpses and an ego that could fill Yankee Stadium while acting juvenile and constantly complaining then you will lose the audience and thus the crown to someone perhaps less polished but far more likeable. Ru listens to her audience. Ever since the disaster of Season 2 Ru has learned her lesson and takes what her audience says into consideration. It's no longer only Ru whose heart you need to win- it's the viewer. And so far she's lost me based on her annoying attitude.
• Sasha Belle: Seems really nice. Has a great booty. But boy was she not ready for prime time. Messy looks, rats-nest wigs (seriously, what was with those wigs?) and stiff, awkward performances. I'm sure she will rock in a year or two but this was just not the time for her.
That's all of 'em. Now for my current picks for Top 5:
1. Pearl: obviously.
2. Katya: bitch is awesome.
3. Jaidynn Diore Fierce: love her.
4. Max: this one is tentative, but I really do think he has potential.
5. Trixie: because she's quirky, fun, and proved this episode that what she's doing comes from an intelligent place.


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The Town COWncil had an interesting and contentious meeting . All COWncilmembers were in attendance for this meeting, and you should definitely check out the highlights on MooTube.
The COWncil approved the consent calendar (including funding for police services), approved a parcel zoning change and even held their quarterly budget review (fees from permits are way up) without any controversy.
The meeting then moved on to the meat of the agenda: a hearing on the existing uses of the Mounted Patrol grounds, and whether they're grandfathered in or not due to the Patrol's long-time use of the property. In actual fact, the agenda item was a COW-NTINUATION of a public hearing from all the way back in July 2002, which was appealing a Planning Commission determination from July 2001!
The issues involved are complex, dating back in history to the Patrol's evolution from its creation during World War II to patrol San Mateo County, to its becoming functionally an arm of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department, and then becoming a private, men-only membership organization until they lost a lawsuit from a woman interested in joining the patrol in 1986.
The MP applied more than 10 years ago to modify its Conditional Use Permit on its 23-acre property. There was strong neighborhood opposition and concerns about increasing the number of events the Mounted Patrol hosts.
Many of the complaints were outlined in an astonishing 9-page letter submitted as part of a thick packet prepared by sitting but outgoing COWncil member Deborah C. Gordon, a neighbor of the site. As legally required, she recused herself from participating in the meeting as a Council member due to conflict-of-interest laws but appeared as a member of the public to voice her concerns.
The outcome of the hearing in the early 2000s was a multipoint set of agreements agreed to be by all parties to try to bring peace in the area which were to be tried out for one year, and then finalized. The trial period was never reviewed and the matter was never brought back to public hearing. The discussion about the matter was long (and occasionally loud). Town Manager George explained that the current General Plan does not allow an increase in the number of events. The item was deferred to enable the Town staff, neighbors and the MP to work things out.
Afterwards, the COWncil adjourned (and now won't meet again until December, despite the many things the outgoing Town Manager wanted to try to accomplish before retirement).
To read the supporting documents of the Mounted Patrol issue, go here.


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Judging the Royals
Royals 6, Twins 4: How a walk broke the game open
With one down in the fifth inning, Twins pitcher Trevor May walked Alcides Escobar, and that was the turning point in the game. With a runner on first base May started pitching with a "slide step" delivery. Pitchers try to get the ball to home plate more quickly by barely lifting their front foot and sliding that foot toward the plate, but some pitchers have trouble throwing strikes while slide stepping. Fortunately for the Royals, Trevor May appeared to be one of those pitchers.
After walking Escobar, May used the slide step and walked Jarrod Dyson. He then got a groundball out of Nori Aoki, both runners moved up and then May—who was still pitching out of a slide step—walked Omar Infante.
With the bases loaded May was still pitching out of a slide step—I don't know where he thought the runners would be going—and hung a slider to Salvador Perez. The Royals catcher singled and two runs scored. May—still in that slide step—then piped a fastball down the middle to Billy Butler and the ball was lined into centerfield for an RBI single. The Royals went up 3-0 and never trailed after that, eventually beating the Twins 6-4.
But it all started with a slide step.
How to tell when a pitcher is about to slide step
Watch the back shoulder. If the pitcher is going to slide step, the back shoulder will move forward. If the pitcher is going to use a regular leg kick, the back shoulder will move back—toward second base. The pitcher is loading up on his back foot to get ready to throw the ball home.
How ballplayers say hello
In the first inning Salvador Perez walked to the plate and used his bat to tap Twins catcher Eric Fryer and home plate umpire Chris Segal on the shin guards—that's how ballplayers say hi without letting fans know they're doing it.
You can see the same thing at first base: a runner will get on and the first baseman will tap him in the rear end with his mitt; it's another way to say hi without being obvious. But tap the wrong guy—a guy who doesn't know you and doesn't like you—and words might be exchanged.
Josh Willingham makes a base running mistake
With nobody down in the second inning and Josh Willingham on first base, Mike Moustakas singled to left center. Willingham tried to go first-to-third and was thrown out easily. That's a base running mistake for a couple reasons:
First reason: You don't make the first or third out at third base. With nobody down you might have a big inning brewing and with a runner on second your team has three chances to drive in a run.
Second reason: The centerfielder—Danny Santana—was moving toward third base and that makes for a strong throw.
Alex Gordon makes a good base running decision
With two outs in the fourth inning Alex Gordon hit a ball in the left-center gap and stretched it into a double. Two outs is the right time to do this; stay at first and it will take two singles to get you in, make it to second and you're a hit away. Base runners need to pay attention to the number of outs:
With nobody out you take no chances.
With one out you take chances to get to one place; third base. That way you can score without benefit of a hit.
With two outs you take chances to get to two places: second base—for the reason mentioned above—and home plate. Stop at third and you'll need a two-out hit to score.
How Vargas did it
Jason Vargas threw seven innings and only gave up four hits and a single run. If you're looking for a key to his success you could do worse than looking at first-pitch strikes. When the other team goes up hacking—and Vargas had some very quick innings—it's probably because the pitcher is throwing strikes; there's no reason to take pitches, you'll only fall behind in the count.
Vargas faced 26 batters and by my count threw a first-pitch strike to 14 of them. Two of the 14 got hits. Throwing first-pitch strikes is how starting pitchers go deep in games.
A Joe Mauer at bat shows why he's good
When Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki was talking about calling a game he said the hardest hitters to get out were the ones who had a game plan and would not come off it. Kurt wanted guys trying to hit both sides of the plate, fastballs and off-speed—basically he wanted hitters to swing at everything.
But a guy who has a plan is selective.
In that sixth inning Vargas fell behind to Mauer and had to throw him a 2-1 pitch. That's a fastball count and a lot of hitters try to load up and do damage at that point. With those guys you throw something off-speed and let them get themselves out.
Mauer is more disciplined and likes to sit back and take the ball the other way, so Vargas did the opposite of what a pitcher might do in a fastball count; Jason went inside and jammed Mauer. The Twins first baseman fouled the ball off and the count moved to 2-2. Assuming Mauer was still looking to go the other way, Vargas went inside again and once again jammed Mauer with a fastball.
At this point a lot of hitters would try to adjust to hit that inside fastball and that's when a pitcher can get the hitter out by throwing something on the outside part of the plate. But Mauer seemed content to foul off that inside pitch—not adjust—and wait for Vargas to make a mistake out over the plate. Jason did and Joe was ready: he singled to centerfield.
Joe Mauer had a game plan and wouldn't come off it.
Salvador Perez leaves the game
The Royals catcher left the game when he felt something in his knee while running the bases. Salvador Perez is a big guy and big catchers tend to have knee problems. Some people have recently criticized Ned Yost for giving Sal a day off, but that's starting to look like a good idea—the Royals will need Perez down the stretch.
Walks that score
I used to keep track of walks that score; a great stat. It was surprising how often a walk that scored would be the difference in a ball game and Monday night was no exception. Three walks scored and the Royals won by two.


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Ingredients (yields about 3 cups)
- 2x 400g cans chickpeas, drained (but keep a few tbsp of the liquid) + a handful more to serve
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 2 big garlic cloves, mashed (using a mortar and pestle and a pinch of salt)
- 5 tbsp tahina paste
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + more to serve
- Sweet paprika, to serve
- Za'atar, to serve
- Chopped flat-leaf parsley, to serve
- Place all ingredients except the olive oil in a food processor and blend until smooth
- Is the resulting mix too thick for your taste you can add tablespoons of the reserved chickpeas liquid (one at a time) until you get the desired consistency
- With the food processor on its lowest setting, gradually add the olive oil to the mixture
- Keep in the fridge until serving
- To serve, ladle the hummus onto a shallow plate. Decorate with whole chickpeas and sprinkle with paprika, parsley, za'atar and olive oil and serve with vegetable sticks, pita or any other bread of choice.
Tips for adapting
If you want to bring the hummus for a picnic or use as a spread you could add everything you would sprinkle on when serving on a plate (paprika, parsley, za'atar, etc.) to the food processor and blend together with the other ingredients. Other very yummy variations could include lemon or lime zest, using other spice mixtures (e.g. ras al hanout) or substituting parsley with coriander. When you serving the hummus on a plate you could decorate it with roasted pine nuts, flaked almonds or even pomegranate seeds instead of whole chickpeas.


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Gemstone Eggs
Egg shaped gemstones confine and shape energy and can be used to detect and re-balance emotional and physical blockages in the body. Stone Eggs make excellent hand comforters to use in times of stress.
The egg shape can be very versatile. Held sideways between thumb and fingers, it can be used to scan the auric field of the body. The curve of the egg fits perfectly in the hand to make it easy to use during meditation. The fabricated and natural shapes of stones have identical metaphysical properties.
Gemstone eggs symbolize new beginnings and rebirth. The egg means growth and protection and can also promote restful sleep.
Stones, Crystals and Gemstones are a natural product and can vary in length, width and thickness and are sized on their largest dimension
The metaphysical properties within this section is based on information given in a number of texts and other resources such as Melody's 'Love is in the Earth', Robert Simmons and Naisha Ahsians 'The Book of Stones',Judy Halls 'Crystal Bible', and from my suppliers.
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Quiet seventeen-year-old Elizabeth Parker is looking forward to another mellow summer with her goofy relatives: sun tanning at the beach and staying out of trouble. Which is why the thought of her younger cousin participating in what is, clearly, a setup disguised as an initiation, worries her to the point of intervention.
One that backfires … big time …
Mistaken for her cousin, Elizabeth finds herself transported to an abandoned plantation, a place deeply haunted with unresolved mystery and where horror reigns every summer between July 20 and August 13.
It is there, locked in the pitch dark, where she finds herself paired with the strange and mysterious Adam Hunt—an unexpected trespasser with his own agenda. Together, they find a list of instructions—follow the clues to various possessions in the house, store them in the backpack provided, and find the key that will grant escape.
Having snuck in to document the haunting, Adam offers to help her find the key so long as she helps him record paranormal activity along the way. But as they make their way through the house, they soon discover unexplained anomalies…
For the first time in the plantation's recorded history, the haunting deviates from its known cycle of events, thrusting Elizabeth and Adam in a series of perilous circumstances that ensue long after the night is over.
As the last day of the haunting draws nearer, and as forces beyond their control ignite their growing attraction, Elizabeth and Adam must work together to uncover the plantations mysterious past before its too late.
Or die trying.
This book was pretty awesome! It was creepy, and I loved the mystery and the curse and working things out! And that ending! Plus these characters were pretty great, like Elizabeth who was a worrywart with anxiety-but in this situation, when she should've been totally out of it, she was functioning fairly well!
I loved how things went from paranormal lite of ghosts, and the mystery of finding the flags, clues, and objects, to the curse, and trying to free themselves from it, and the horror there! Just made for a really awesome read!
One thing that made this book especially creepy for me, were the snakes. *Shudders*. They were creepy and horrible and a part of all the bad things that happened! Just, urgh! I had to read those parts cuddled with my doggies to protect me!
Loved that ending! There was that moment when things hit pause, and then it started back up again! Because yeah, this is a series, and things aren't over. This ending was evil, and I can't wait for Tethered to come out next year!
Really enjoyed this book, it was awesome, and I can't wait to read more!
Author: Jenn Marie
Series: Intertwined #1
Read: August 23rd, 2016
Source: YA Bound Tour Review Copy
Reason Why: Sounded really great, and it's a DAC Book and a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2016 Book!
Publisher: Jenn Marie
Published: July 3rd 2016
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|4/5 Books
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Jenn Marie currently lives in sunny California with her wonderful husband and their runt kitty, Chloe. When she's not writing Young Adult Fiction, she can be found reading, plotting or spending time with her crazy, lovable family. Current obsessions include the movie, Frozen, the New Girl series, Arcade Fire's latest album, and avocados. Seriously, she can't get enough of it! Writing, for her, is a passion that refuses to be under prioritized. No matter what's going on in her life, whether good or bad, writing is always there to lift her spirits.
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Knit, knit, knit as fast as you can! Winter is nearly at an end, and it feels like it has only just begun. The season in New Zealand really is far too short in my opinion! In fact, this year, I think Winter happened last week, with the rest of it more like Autumn conditions. I really hope this is not the beginning of generally warmer winters.
This week, I was really happy to finally finish my Swan River Cardigan. Sorry about the weird poses… I was trying to show the way the cardigan falls at the side!
I have never knit one of these very simply constructed cardigans before. It is essentially knit sideways as a long rectangle with two slits for the armholes, and then you add sleeves.
It is as it was designed in the pattern – with drop shoulders which means that the cardigan is quite loose-fitting and definitely a spring/summer or indoor cardigan rather than something for winter outdoors.
The only mods I made were to make the sleeves plain, rather than lace. I felt there would be too much lace otherwise. I also added an extra cm of length to the fronts to make them just a bit longer than originally designed.
I am totally in love with the yarn. You may recall that this is the Luxury Lambswool 4 ply, dyed as a a one-off special for me from Maniototo Wool. However, the very same yarn is available from Happy-go-knitty as the Hakatere base (you may have to contact her about it or find it at KAN if you are going – it doesn't appear to be in the Etsy store although I have seen it on Helene's Instagram feed), and from Ruataniwha Dye Studio (again, best to enquire). I used 390gms of yarn, which amounted to approx 827m/905yds. I highly recommend it! It is incredibly soft, which a beautiful drape and sheen.
I am very happy I got a sufficient quantity to make one more thing – a shawl.
Last week, I also received some happy mail!
Yarn Crush wrote to me and asked if I would be interested in reviewing one of their boxes. As you know, I would never say no to anything knitting related!
This cute box contains enough alpaca/cotton yarn to make one of the two enclosed patterns (both a market bag – one crochet, one knit), a very decorative draw string, badges and a notebook. They have quite a unique offering. Each box is different – go have a look at their website to find out more!
With Winter fast approaching an end, I thought I had better be nice and knit the young man the balaclava he has his heart set on.
Unfortunately, I misread the quantity of yarn required – it needs 200g! And I only ordered one skein… guess it will have to wait to be finished when the yarn arrives. It is very clever – looks like a normal hat, but then you can pull it down over your face and turn into a jack-o-lantern, which the boy loved the idea of! This is also in Maniototo Wool – the Aran Style, in the Matai colourway.
I hope you are having a lovely weekend.


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They are coming for LeBron James. Like possessed, bug-eyed shoppers on Black Friday, N.B.A. executives are gathering for a mad dash at James, who in 17 months could become the most coveted free agent in modern history: the biggest toy under the tallest tree.
They will come in waves, armed with earnest smiles, clever videos, dreamy promises and, most important, with cap space, that precious N.B.A. commodity. The Knicks have cleared their 2010 payroll to chase James, the Cleveland Cavaliers' superstar, and his fellow free agents in waiting: Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat and Chris Bosh of the Toronto Raptors.
At least a dozen other franchises will be in the hunt, all with the same three-step plan: dump contracts, clear salary-cap room, write a big check to the nearest superstar.
The strategy is simple, flawlessly logical. And it is probably doomed to fail because of one immutable, rarely acknowledged truth: superstar free agency barely exists in the N.B.A.
It has been almost 13 years since Shaquille O'Neal jilted the Orlando Magic and altered the N.B.A. landscape by signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a modern anomaly, not a precedent. Few superstars have made free-agent moves since then.Continue reading the main story
It is not an accident.
"It's built right into the system," said Lon Babby, an agent whose client list includes Tim Duncan, Grant Hill and Ray Allen. "They don't want guys to leave."
By "they," Babby means N.B.A. officials, whose quest for parity and cost control has created a market that rewards superstars for staying put and punishes them for leaving.
Under the N.B.A.'s collective bargaining agreement, a player who stays with his team can sign a six-year contract with 10.5 percent raises.
If he leaves, he is limited to five years and 8 percent raises. In real terms, a player like James would have to forgo about $31 million in guaranteed money to sign a so-called max contract with a team other than the Cavaliers, who will be in New York on Wednesday to face the Knicks.
In theory, a player can recoup the money in his next contract or through endorsement deals. Yet the fact remains that players seldom leave guaranteed money on the table, and superstars almost never leave home.
In the last 12 off-seasons only three franchise players changed teams as free agents while in their prime: Hill, Tracy McGrady and Steve Nash. Hill and McGrady joined Orlando in 2000. Nash joined Phoenix in 2004.
Now consider the list of in-their-prime franchise players who stayed put in that time: Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki, Allen Iverson, Kevin Garnett, Chris Webber, Jason Kidd, Paul Pierce, Vince Carter, Reggie Miller, Gary Payton, Ray Allen, Amare Stoudemire, John Stockton, Karl Malone and David Robinson. (Malone and Payton signed with the Lakers in 2003, but they were nearing retirement.)
James, Wade and Bosh — the stars of the 2003 draft — could be added to that list. Like most elite players, they signed lucrative extensions to their rookie deals as soon as they were eligible, in 2006. All of them followed entrenched wisdom: that long-term financial security trumps career flexibility.
Combine financial self-interest with the N.B.A.'s complex salary-cap rules, and a result is a market in which superstars have little incentive to move.
"This succession of agreements has resulted in a hard salary cap," said Arn Tellem, one of the N.B.A.'s most influential agents, "and has really, I think, eliminated for the most part free agency for the high-end players."
The most critical element at work is the cap on individual salaries. Those limits did not exist in 1996, when the Lakers outbid the Magic and signed O'Neal to a $121 million contract.
Today, no team can be outbid for its own free agent unless it wants to be.
The best example is Nash, who in 2004 left Dallas to sign a five-year, $60 million deal with Phoenix. The Mavericks could have matched or exceeded the offer, but they were worried about Nash's age (he was 30), health and breakneck style.
If the system is a burden to elite players, it is a boon for the league, which prizes franchise stability, and for fans, who almost never have to say goodbye to their heroes.
Malone and Stockton played together for nearly two decades with the Utah Jazz, in one of the N.B.A.'s smallest markets. Miller spent his entire 18-year career with the Indiana Pacers. Duncan will almost certainly finish his career in San Antonio. All are almost certain Hall of Famers. If they played baseball, they would probably have become Yankees, Mets or Dodgers.
"It's pretty consistent with what we had hoped the rules would produce," said Joel Litvin, the N.B.A.'s president for league and basketball operations.
When the system fails, the N.B.A. fixes it. Earlier this decade, the Golden State Warriors lost Gilbert Arenas to Washington and the Cavaliers lost Carlos Boozer to Utah because of a cap loophole involving second-round picks. The N.B.A. closed the loophole in 2005.
Litvin said the N.B.A. aimed to balance franchise stability with player freedom. Yet a combination of money and human inertia tends to keep players in place.
"It's hard to leave," Babby said. "Often, the home team has the advantage because the player is comfortable. He's successful there, his marketing is there, his family is there, his house is there."
Sometimes, the best-laid plans for franchise revival are destroyed by human frailty.
Ten years ago Orlando purged its payroll for the last great free-agent class. The Magic snared Hill and McGrady and seemed close to landing Duncan, too. Hill's career was derailed by injuries, but as free-agent signings go, the Magic pulled off one of the great modern coups.
Then consider the plight of the Chicago Bulls, a big-market team with a rich history. After Michael Jordan's retirement in 1998, Chicago conserved cap space for years in hopes of landing a new star. None came.
In the N.B.A., the best way to obtain superstars is to trade for them. The Celtics drafted Pierce in 1998 but did not become champions until they obtained Garnett and Allen in a pair of 2007 trades. Kidd has been traded three times. Iverson and O'Neal have been traded twice each. Payton, Webber and Carter were also traded in their prime.
Of course, it only takes one adventurous superstar in 2010 to render the historical trends irrelevant.
But Donnie Walsh, the Knicks' president, is mindful of the odds and the history.
"Their own teams still have the advantages," he said. "It's not an easy deal two years from now to just say, 'Oh, yeah, let's go get one of these guys.' "
There are shiny consolation prizes for the teams that miss on James. Stoudemire, Nowitzki, Joe Johnson and Michael Redd could also be free agents in 2010.
"By the way," Walsh added coyly, "there's a next year too after this famous year you're talking about."
In the game of cap-space roulette, the champion is the one who spends the most money on the best players. But there is more than one way to win the game.Continue reading the main story


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The singer, real name Jocelyn Stoker, was recently ranked 27th on a list of Young Rich stars but she insists her bank balance is nowhere near the estimated £10 million she is said to be worth.
She says, "I don't have that kind of money."
Stone claims she handed over the bulk of her earnings to bosses at record company EMI to get out of her contract in 2009.
She adds, "It all went when I left EMI. I was flat even, down to nothing. I wasn't even down to a million in the bank.
"What I had left was my house and three flats in Exeter and that was it. Money is the thing that people hold over you but to me it was just cotton balls. Don't let it suffocate you. Don't let yourself need it that much. I just thought, 'I'm free. I'll go out and play some gigs and earn my living.'"


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What: Scientific congress on genetics and sportWhen: July, 2012 Where: Federal University of Sao Paulo Who: mainly genetic scientists
Here's a film from a talk I gave in Sao Paulo earlier in the year - translated into Portuguese. I also did a book signing while there for the Brazilian version of 'Genetically Modified Athletes.
Here's the presentation to accompany it


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Puritan's Bracers (3.5e Equipment)
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|16,000 gp.
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The Puritan's Bracers were created by a long dead king. His lands were beginning to develop magic users in the form of sorcerers, his court had always had a wizard or two but now the country sides were filled with roaming spell flingers, both as bandits and adventurers. The king however hated things he couldn't control, magic being chief most in his mind, so when the outbreak of magic began he had his loyal court wizards craft these as a punishment. Sorcerers who were caught were put into the army with a pair of these bracers and were to serve until they died or became loyal.
The Puritan's Bracers add a +2 STR and +2 CON enhancement bonus, they however cut all access to arcane magic in any form, simply dispeling the magic wont free up access, only a Mage's Disjunction or similar level spell can sever the bracers effect
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Owned by Jonathan & Joanne Tindall since 2002, The Chequers Inn is a traditional 7 bedroomed Peak District country freehouse sitting below the famous Froggatt Edge in the heart of the Derbyshire Countryside. With its origins dating back to the 16th Century, The Chequers provides the highest standards of modern comfort whilst still retaining its original charm.
Our beautiful woodland garden to the rear of the Inn has spectacular views of Hope Valley. Our full menu is served in the garden and well behaved dogs are welcome outside.The carpet of bluebells and daffodils are not to be missed in the spring!
We pride ourselves on our fabulous homemade food and that even includes our own jams and marmalades served at breakfast. These are available to purchase either individually or as part of a hamper, as a memento of your time with us. And that's not all - we offer Gift Vouchers for any denomination which can be redeemed against accommodation or food.
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Acts 7:30-53 New International Version (NIV)
30 "After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai. 31 When he saw this, he was amazed at the sight. As he went over to get a closer look, he heard the Lord say: 32 'I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.'[a] Moses trembled with fear and did not dare to look.
33 "Then the Lord said to him, 'Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground. 34 I have indeed seen the oppression of my people in Egypt. I have heard their groaning and have come down to set them free. Now come, I will send you back to Egypt.'[b]
35 "This is the same Moses they had rejected with the words, 'Who made you ruler and judge?' He was sent to be their ruler and deliverer by God himself, through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. 36 He led them out of Egypt and performed wonders and signs in Egypt, at the Red Sea and for forty years in the wilderness.
37 "This is the Moses who told the Israelites, 'God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your own people.'[c] 38 He was in the assembly in the wilderness, with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors; and he received living words to pass on to us.
39 "But our ancestors refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt. 40 They told Aaron, 'Make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who led us out of Egypt—we don't know what has happened to him!'[d] 41 That was the time they made an idol in the form of a calf. They brought sacrifices to it and reveled in what their own hands had made. 42 But God turned away from them and gave them over to the worship of the sun, moon and stars. This agrees with what is written in the book of the prophets:
"'Did you bring me sacrifices and offerings
44 "Our ancestors had the tabernacle of the covenant law with them in the wilderness. It had been made as God directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. 45 After receiving the tabernacle, our ancestors under Joshua brought it with them when they took the land from the nations God drove out before them. It remained in the land until the time of David, 46 who enjoyed God's favor and asked that he might provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.[f] 47 But it was Solomon who built a house for him.
48 "However, the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:
49 "'Heaven is my throne,
51 "You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit! 52 Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— 53 you who have received the law that was given through angels but have not obeyed it."
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Real Time Personalised Video Platform Smart Video Australia Launches
Founder of video content producer Vital Signs Productions, Rodd Martin, has launched Smart Video Australia, a real time, personalised video platform.
The platform leverages a company's customer data to deliver live updated, real time, personalised videos.
The applications include video banking and phone billing statements, new services and plan offers from utilities, customer on-boarding/welcoming videos, or airline reward points video statements. In the case of video statements, billing information usually delivered via a hard copy mailed or emailed, can now be delivered through cinematic quality video with the opportunity to 'cross' or 'upsell' new products and services.
Each video is dynamic and automatically created using customer data, which is combined with customized text, images and voice over to create an infinite number of personalised video options. Customer databases of 10 million-plus can be accommodated. Videos are not pre-rendered and hosted, they are created and delivered in real time. This improves customer relationship management by providing an immediate and more engaging customer experience.
Smart Video Australia is currently implementing a pilot program to 50,000 customers for the Cash Passport Prepaid Travel Money Card – a MasterCard owned company.
"Personalised video is the next crucial step in the evolutionary process of video content and the move towards a more personalised approach to customer lifecycle management. Smart Video seamlessly combines data, personalisation and video to create an incredibly compelling and effective piece of communication," Martin said.
The rise of personalised content to provide a truly differentiated experience, based on individual consumer data and advanced analytics, is the future of customer marketing, according to the Accenture 2014 Technology Predictions. In addition, 84% per cent of marketers believe that personalisation directly impacts customer retention*.
"A consumer who views a product video is up to 144% more likely to add that product to his cart, than a customer who does not watch video, research by Brandwatch found. Smart Video Australia enables organisations to build and improve their customer communications, with the ability to upsell and improve customer loyalty and satisfaction. Smart Video combines the strengths of video and personalisation into a powerful real time, one to one customer communication technology," Martin said.
The videos can be viewed on any device and detailed analytics are also offered and available in real time, enabling on-the-fly campaign optimization.
Over the last nine months, Martin has worked with a leading Australian-based digital company to create Smart Video's cloud based, data-harnessing software platform.
"With any cloud based technology, security is very important. Smart Video Australia can ensure that all data remains safely housed in Australia," said Martin.
Smart Video's sister company – Vital Signs Productions' client roster includes The Westpac Group, BT Financial, MasterCard, News Corp, Tatts Group and Lend Lease.


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A few nights ago, the Tavalon crew made their way over to the New York Times building in Manhattan to attend an awards ceremony for some pretty phenomenal names in the business community. Hosted by the Northeast chapter of the USPAACC, the soiree honored the leading Asian American businesspeople of the year – an appropriate time of the year to celebrate, considering May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month.
I am very proud to announce that, among these enterprizing entrepreneurs and barons of business, is our very own CEO John-Paul Lee! That's right, among the billions of dollars Asian Americans add to the economy, John-Paul was named one of the TOP TEN in business.
This past year was has probably Tavalon's strongest, and it would not have been possible if it wasn't for the creative thinking, keen business acumen and honest passion John-Paul infuses throughout the entire company.
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Hello my little bloodsuckers! I'm so happy to report that the world premiere of I Kissed a Vampire at the Seattle International Film Festival was a massive success. We premiered our film to a sold out crowd at the Egyptian theater and the entire cast was there to celebrate!
Adrian Slade, Drew Seeley, Lucas Grabeel, Emily Morris, Autumn Grabeel, Lori Lively, Katie Seeley, Sally Slade and myself made the trek to Seattle to see our film make its big debut. Frankie Blue, our amazing composer, Chris Nolan, our director and Laurie Nolan our producer/writer were also there to join in the fun.
Us girls started our day primping together, sipping champagne and watching the world cup. The lovely Autumn Sanders, who was part of our amazing hair and make up team for IKAV, was on hand to glam us all up for our big event. We were each dolled up to our personal specifications. I went for a sophisticated look with clean make up, dark lips and sleek up do. I kept it playful by adding a twist to my bun in the shape of a bow, made out of my hair! Too cute. My wonderful stylist at E! Kit Scarbo helped me put together this fantastic ensemble. I wanted something pretty and flowy to contrast my characters harsh rocker look. The final result is a perfect mix of sweet and sassy. Loved it! Get the look: top by Saivana, skirt by Mink Pink. My amazing jewelry was by Jessica Matrasko. I wore gorgeous earrings and a fantastic cuff from her collection. You MUST check out her website. She does incredible creations from raw stones in gilded metal, mostly 24K gold. Absolutely adore her jewelry.
After we were all primped and red carpet ready, we piled into our awaiting limo and headed to the theater. The line was wrapped around the block! It was so exciting to see all those eager fans. Some kids came running over to meet Lucas and Drew and couldn't contain their excitement, it was beyond cute. After a few photos, we headed inside to take our seats. Drew and Lucas introduced the film and rumor has it, Bill Gates was in the audience! He's apparently good friends with our Exec Producer Mike Slade.
It was so fun to watch I Kissed a Vampire
on the big screen and experience it with the SOLD OUT audience. We laughed along with them and even clapped after many of the musical numbers. I'd have to say it was very well received.
We did a short Q & A and met with some fans before heading back to the hotel for our after party.
We partied the night away singing Karaoke tunes (Madonna, No Doubt and System of a Down for me), sipping cocktails and chowing on hor dourves. It was an exhilarating night that I hope we get to repeat here in LA . I'm so proud of the entire cast, you guys did amazing work! To the fans who came out and supported our little film, thank you so much! If you liked it, write a review and spread the word. If you hated it, write about! After all, haters are the biggest fans hehe 😉 Cheers!


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I was open to possibilities when I met Tamara for our first Integral Coaching session, and had a few ideas in mind for possible goals. I was not expecting to open up as completely as I did, nor to settle on a topic that I have struggled for years to really face. But Tamara's ability to really listen and make me feel genuinely heard and valued allowed me to be more vulnerable than I thought I would be. She handled my issue with attentiveness, kindness, and care, and it showed in the plan she created for me. She zeroed in on aspects that took me by surprise and her insight had me looking at my issue in a new light, captured in a metaphor full of meaning and symbolism that had a significant impact on me. Her encouragement, wisdom, and guidance, combined with a plan that was perfectly suited to me, resulted in a transformation that I honestly would not have believed possible if it hadn't happened to me.
I will always be indebted to Tamara. She changed my life.
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When I first started with Tamara and Integral Coaching, I wasn't really convinced that it would work for me. I was struggling with double-anxieties of trying to start up a social enterprise - a business with a social mission. Not only were there financial pressures, but also pressure to contribute to a greater cause and still find time to connect with the people I care about. I was becoming overwhelmed and was having difficulty finding balance and joy in what used to be a passion of mine.
I was blown away at what Tamara and I were able to accomplish together. Tamara help me craft my own, personalized vision of what I needed in order to rediscover joy in my work and personal life. Through careful attention to detail, deep, meaningful conversations and a personalized set of beautifully crafted "practices," Tamara helped me find a new, authentic and relaxed way to manage my life and work. In fact, even the word "manage" no longer really describes how I feel about my responsibilities - they are just one part of a joyful and exciting life that seeks to work for meaning in the world. A profound change that helps me feel more like my "real self," even under pressure and in nearly any situation. Thanks Tamara!
Tiffany S.
Tamara is perceptive, direct, and compassionate with her feedback. During our coaching sessions, she opened my eyes to ways I was holding myself back in many areas of my life, including my relationships with the people who are important to me, and she supported me in taking new and direct actions in those areas. I looked forward to my coaching calls with Tamara, and always felt very seen and heard when talking with her.
Leah F.
I met with Tamara for coaching sessions on an issue that impacted my relationship with my spouse and potentially children in the future. It has been nearly two years since I met with her and I can stay that the sessions changed my life in this area and I continue to benefit from them. I am so grateful for her unique way of helping me find a new way of reacting and responding to situations that I continue to encounter in my personal life. Even years later I am still appreciative and grateful that this burden has been lifted and to have found a new way of being.
Michael B.
I worked with Tamara through much of 2014, ostensibly to enable me to overcome a reluctance to perform musically with vulnerability, passion and emotional connection. In short, that part was successful. What I had not anticipated, however, was how broadly the experience would affect my whole life. What Tamara's personal coaching style and methodology helped me understand was how that reluctance in music was only symptomatic of far deeper lifetime currents. As Tamara came to understand them, she literally proposed a new way of being.
While initially skeptical, I opened to developing one "muscle" at a time to transition into doing just that. The evolution that occurred over those months, combined with other life changes, has had profound impact on multiple life dimensions, from marriage to family to other important connections in my life. Tamara proved to be more than competent as an Integral Master Coach, but went well beyond that to add her compassionate humanity and love of all life in a most effective way. So, not only am I performing musically in ways I had once dreamed of, but I am living life itself with far greater authenticity. Furthermore, the changes in me are being noticed in very positive ways by those around me. I strongly recommend Tamara to anyone passionate about, but struggling to effect, positive change in this world and in themselves.
Bike Farm Collective
Tamara is an amazing mediator! She recently facilitated a two hour workshop for our all-volunteer run bicycle education collective. Tamara established an atmosphere of respect and communication right from the start of the meeting. We actually liked her suggested ground rules so much (one of them is "talk straight") that we've since implemented them at our general meetings! As facilitator, she spent more time listening than talking, and she encouraged every person to contribute to the discussion. She nudged people toward expressing their own needs, and not making assumptions about other people's experiences. She also recognized every experience as valid. What impressed me most were Tamara's questions: she staggered three well thought-out questions in such a way that every person felt comfortable sharing their individual needs in front of 13 peers. It was inspiring and we all felt closer to each other after the mediation.
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There comes a time in your life when you are tired and frustrated with whatever it is you need help with, and you don't know how to get there on your own. You feel too scared or not good enough to even come near that place. With Tamara's support, you will get to that place that you most desire, where it's no longer a crazy concept but a way of being that comes naturally to you. And when you look back at all the progress and transformation, you will be left in awe, because at one point, it was just a crazy idea, and now it's the true you that was trapped inside waiting to come out.
Art Q.
Tamara helped me tremendously in creating the presence of confidence and contribution. As progressed through the program, Tamara continued to guide and coach me to new heights. All the folks I coached accomplished great things and I attribute their success as much to Tamara's insights and guidance as to my participation. She was a rock for me.
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In the time I was coached by Tamara, I felt that I made real progress and gained insights into my topic. She is sensitve and shows high intuition in getting to the heart of what is required to focus on what will make a difference. She clearly deeply cares about her work and is committed to developing her clients. She set practices that were challenging and doable, and I felt supported and "held" by Tamara's presence throughout the whole process.
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In the year that Tamara coached me, she guided me through uncountable breakthroughs and helped me understand the workings of my mind in the most compassionate, dedicated and steadfast manner. Due to the positive impact she was able to make in my life, causing a tremendous ripple effect in my community, I recommended her to my dear friend of over eight years.
Throughout Tamara's coaching sessions, I noticed changes in the ways Leah communicated, resolved conflicts with her husband and friends, and dealt with challenging life occurrences. However, it was shortly after the completion of the full 4 month session that I had the privelege of witnessing the full transformation. [...] She was notable more at ease and able to freely express all of the wonderful and glowing attributes I love so much. [...] I am so elated and grateful that Tamara's coaching has enabled Leah and I to have a closer and more expressed friendship.


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Nobody Ordered Wolves is a film screening programme.
Nobody Ordered Wolves finds the best hidden cinema from around the world and showcases them immersively, in venues that are thematically tied to the film. Named after Jeffrey Dell's classic 1939 satire of the British film industry, Nobody Ordered Wolves was established in 2013 and is programmed by Duncan Carson.
How we programme
1) Show only films that you won't see elsewhere.
There are plenty of places to catch the nostalgic, the ironic and the classic. We exist to breathe life into films you haven't heard of, that don't have UK releases or have been lost to time.
2) Find a space that honours the film experience.
A projection is a performance! Watching film together creates a magnetic tension between people. Finding a special space that reflects the film makes the experience more memorable.
3) The space should only add, never distract from the screening.
We want to benefit the viewing experience with the location rather than provide a sideshow.
4) Expand cinema and give as much as you can.
We always show short films, provide programmes, design special cocktails, contextualise the films and give a history of the space. Films are a living culture and we want to add to that culture.
5) Work with amazing partners.
We are always keen to work with other cine-clubs, film historians, historians, architects, charities, distributors, performers, thinkers, whoever. Send us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com if you have a space, a programming idea or want to work together on any kind of project.


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From sand to granite, No Dig Equipment offers a wide range of back reamers for directional drilling, so you can maximize productivity in the hole no matter what the ground conditions are.
We build Long Life Backreamers
Directional drilling backreamers must combine hardness for long life and toughness for long term durability so that the tool does not fail under the normal back reaming forces.
A superior finish to the bored hole
Reaming should only remove small amounts of material in a progressive manner, this ensures a long life for the reamer and a superior finish to the bored hole.
No Dig Equipment provides a wide range of directional drilling HDD back reamers to suit all your trenchless jobs.
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This reamer is Ideal for sandy mixed ground conditions and with its unique troweling edge promotes a superior bentonite filter cake which aids in-hole support and reduces pressure to aid flow-out of cuttings.
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Our barrel back reamer is the standard for larger HDD rigs, come with API threads and back cutters for back or forward reaming.
Ideal for sand and loam soil conditions, the barrel reamer can be used for stacking with fly cutter of hole opener, or can be used by itself for cleaning pre-reamed holes and pulling in the product.
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Because every job is different, No Dig Equipment only manufacture the HDD Reamer Stabilizer to order. This is to ensure that the stabilizer perfectly matches the package to be installed.
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HDD back reamer stabilizers or centralizers ideally run in conjunction with hole openers, fly cutters & barrel reamers. They provide support in front or behind the reamer to ensure that hole is cut central and straight.
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The Disappearing Oasis
Halim Sbai knows he cannot save the oasis, but he is doing everything he can to let the world know what's happening on the border with the Sahara.
The Disappearing Oasis, an immersive film by Contrast, produced in partnership with the European Forest Institute (EFI), illuminates desertification, which threatens the livelihood of more than 2 million people living in the oases (fertile areas in a desert) of Morocco. Climate change is one of the main causes for degradation of these fragile ecosystems. Lack of opportunities drive people away from the oases, leaving empty lands for the Sahara to grab. Even though locals cannot save the oases by themselves, Halim plants palm tree seeds every year to try and stop desertification.


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Bay Harbor One, a selection of distinctive condominium residences situated in the enclave of Bay Harbor Island, minutes from Bal Harbour shops, restaurants and the beach. A modern yet timeless architectural design, these spacious residences are delivered with designer Kitchens and baths, smart home technology, and expansive terraces with glass railings. The building offers an array of amenities and features including 24-hour concierge services, a rooftop pool, a multipurpose area, private cabanas with outdoor kitchen, and residence storage units. Limited inventory remain. Call to make an appointment for a hard hat tour to pick your view. Currently in the last stages of construction with anticipated completion mid 2019.
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All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) nor The Keyes Company shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon these data. © 2019 MLS of MAR.
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text: Humanities › Geography An Introduction to the 5 Scandinavian Countries Each northern European nation boasts a rich history Share Flipboard Email Print franckreporter / Getty Images Geography Country Information Basics Physical Geography Political Geography Population Key Figures & Milestones Maps Urban Geography by Amanda Briney Amanda Briney is a professional geographer, writer, and scholar with three university degrees and an advanced certificate in GIS. Updated June 27, 2019 Scandinavia is a large region of northern Europe that is mainly made up of the Scandinavian Peninsula. It includes the countries of Norway and Sweden. Neighboring Denmark and Finland, as well as Iceland, are also considered to be part of this region. Geographically, the Scandinavian Peninsula is the largest in Europe, extending from above the Arctic Circle to the shores of the Baltic Sea and covering about 289,500 square miles. You can learn more about the countries of Scandinavia, their population, capitals, and other facts with this list. 01 of 05 Norway LT Photo / Getty Images Norway is located on the Scandinavian Peninsula between the North Sea and the northern Atlantic Ocean. It has an area of 125,020 square miles (323,802 sq km) and 15,626 miles (25,148 km) of coastline. Norway's topography is varied, with high plateaus and rugged, glaciated mountain ranges that are separated by fertile valleys and plains. The similarly rugged coastline is made up of many fjords. The climate is temperate along the coast due to the North Atlantic Current, while inland Norway is cold and wet. Norway has a population of about 5,353,363 (2018 estimate), and its capital city is Oslo. Its economy is growing and is based mainly on industries, including petroleum and gas, shipbuilding, and fishing. 02 of 05 Sweden Johner Images / Getty Images Also located on the Scandinavian Peninsula, Sweden is bordered by Norway to the west and Finland to the east; the nation sits along the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Bothnia. Sweden covers an area of 173,860 square miles (450,295 sq km) and has 1,999 miles (3,218 km) of coastline. The topography of Sweden is flat to rolling lowlands as well as mountains in its western areas near Norway. Its highest point — Kebnekaise, at 6,926 feet (2,111 m) — is located there. The climate of Sweden is temperate in the south and subarctic in the north. The capital and largest city in Sweden is Stockholm, which is located on its east coast. Sweden has a population of 9,960,095 (2018 estimate). It also has a developed economy with strong manufacturing, timber, and energy sectors. 03 of 05 Denmark Cultura RM Exclusive / Getty Images Denmark borders Germany to the north, occupying the Jutland Peninsula. It has coastlines that cover 4,545 miles (7,314 km) along the Baltic and North seas. The total land area of Denmark is 16,638 square miles (43,094 sq km). This area includes the mainland of Denmark as well as two large islands, Sjaelland and Fyn. The topography of Denmark consists mostly of low and flat plains. The highest point in Denmark is Mollehoj/Ejer Bavnehoj at 561 feet (171 m), while its lowest point is Lammefjord at -23 feet (-7 m). The climate of Denmark is mainly temperate, and it has cool but humid summers and windy, mild winters. The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, and the country has a population of 5,747,830 (2018 estimate). The economy is dominated by industries, focused on pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and maritime shipping. 04 of 05 Finland Arthit Somsakul / Getty Images Finland lies between Sweden and Russia; to the north is Norway. Finland covers a total land area of 130,558 square miles (338,145 sq km) and has 776 miles (1,250 km) of coastline along the Baltic Sea, the Gulf of Bothnia, and the Gulf of Finland. The topography of Finland consists of low rolling plains as well as many lakes. The highest point is Haltiatunturi at 4,357 feet (1,328 m). Finland's climate is cold temperate, and as such, it is relatively mild despite its high latitude. The North Atlantic Current and the nation's many lakes moderate the weather conditions. The population of Finland is 5,542,517 (2018 estimate), and its capital is Helsinki. The country's manufacturing is dominated by the engineering, telecommunications, and electronics industries. 05 of 05 Iceland Peter Adams / Getty Images Iceland is an island nation located just south of the Arctic Circle in the northern Atlantic, southeast of Greenland and west of Ireland. It has a total land area of 39,768 square miles (103,000 sq km) and a coastline that covers 3,088 miles (4,970 km). The topography of Iceland is one of the most volcanic in the world, with a landscape pockmarked by hot springs, sulfur beds, geysers, lava fields, canyons, and waterfalls. Iceland's climate is temperate, with mild, windy winters and wet, cool summers. The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik, and the nation's population of 337,780 (2018 estimate) makes it by far the least populous of the Scandinavian countries. Iceland's economy is anchored in the fishing industry, as well as tourism and geothermal and hydropower energy. Continue Reading


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Nashville on CMT Renews Season 6 Plans Summer Tour
"Nashville" on CMT renews for Season 6 and plans a UK and US summer tour with the "Nashville Cast". Jonathan Jackson will perform on all of "Nashville" cast tour dates, which begins June 9th in the United Kingdom. The tour is produced by Opry Entertainment.
About the new season, Jonathan says, "I'm excited about a Nashville Season 6! The show continuing on CMT wouldn't have happened without the incredible support from the Nashville fans. CMT has been a great home for the show, and I'm excited to explore the stories and the music in Season 6."
"Nashville" airs on six continents and in more than 100 territories, including the United Kingdom. In its fifth season in the U.S., the series has been a record-breaker for CMT, where episodes have become the network's most-watched original series telecasts ever. Since its debut, the show has inspired multiple "Music of Nashville" soundtracks as well as a Christmas album, collectively selling more than a million soundtracks and millions more single tracks to date. Season 5 of "Nashville" airs in the U.S. Thursday nights at 9pm CT on CMT.
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Secure DNS, DHCP and IPAM
Service providers and enterprises with large data networks must deliver safe, reliable and fast first-time connections to their users. Indeed, it is a competitive imperative that users have a seamless, smooth and responsive online experience. With the increasing real-time personalization of content and sourcing of data feeds to users' screens, it is more demanding than ever to achieve this. Add to this the exponential growth in IoT and mobile end points and scenario becomes even more complex. ATIO partners with Infoblox, the recognized leading provider of high-performance Domain Name Server (DNS), Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) and IP Address Management (IPAM) solutions, to bring this capability to our customers and support our goal of enabling high quality, secure communications in Africa.


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Cosmetic Filler Treatments
Cosmetic Fillers offer a quick and lasting solution to correct unwanted wrinkles and skin folds and to enhance the lips restoring their natural shape and volume. The use of fillers to restore the lost volume of the tissues of the face has become more popular.
Application of cosmetic fillers is the procedure of choice for a Client who wishes to correct the signs of aging like the undesired skin folds and wrinkles or to augment deflated lips . Also, cosmetic fillers are the best and only non-surgical option for Clients who desire to increase the size of their lips or to improve the contour of the face.
Any hyaluronic acid fillers used in our clinic will provide immediate solution to the existing problem. The suppleness and tone of the skin are naturally restored and the skin elasticity is improved with the filler.
In our Clinic we use only the fillers with proven safety and effectiveness record. The fillers made of hyaluronic acid contain this natural substance that restores lost volume of the skin as it has incredible capacity to absorb 1000 times more water than its own weight!
These fillers are very dense and the implant very slowly disintegrates in the skin after the injection. Cross-linking of the molecules of hyaluronic acid is used to increase density of the filler and to facilitate its longevity.
Initial Session
Initial treatment session involves a consultation with our Cosmetic Nurse or Physician, who will review your medical history, discuss your history of previous use of fillers and other cosmetic procedures, check whether there are any contraindications to using a filler. The Nurse or Physician will also review your cosmetic needs and expectations and will suggest which filler is the most appropriate for you. Also, the risks of the procedure will be discussed.
Upon selecting the filler, "before" photographs of the treatment area will be taken for reference in your confidential file. The cosmetic filler is then carefully injected under your skin where it is needed and the smoothness of the tissues will be ensured by gentle massaging of the treated area.
A follow-up appointment may be scheduled to review the results of your treatment if necessary.
FAQ About Cosmetic Fillers
What are the Cosmetic Fillers?
They are implants made of viscous substances that are gently injected with a tiny needle under the skin where they are needed to restore volume.
What fillers are most popular?
The most popular fillers are derived from hyaluronic acid (a natural substance occurring in the human skin) and they last several months.
How fast will I see the results?
The results are seen immediately after leaving the clinic.
How long is a treatment?
The filler session is usually 30 minutes long.
Is it painful?
Cosmetic filler is injected directly into the skin using a fine needle to reduce discomfort. Because our cosmetic filler is also available with pain-reducing lidocaine, the whole injection process is a more comfortable experience.
Are there any side effects?
Cosmetic Filler is generally well tolerated. Possible side effects are mild to moderate and are relatively short lasting (less than seven days). These may include temporary skin reactions such as redness, tenderness and bruising, which may be covered with light makeup.
Do I need any allergy testing as it was required for some fillers?
No, none of the fillers used in our clinic requires any allergy skin tests.
All the fillers we use are safe and approved for use in Canada.
How much does a filler cost?
The price depends on the product and the size of the syringe and the number of syringes used. This will be discussed during your complimentary consultation.
How many syringes will I need?
This is a commonly asked question of many clients seeking help in our clinic. A detailed number of the syringes with the filler will be given to you during a consultation upon learning about your needs and examining your face.
How to start?
A consultation is required and you should refrain from using Aspirin or NSAIDS (Advil, Motrin etc.) for few days before the treatment.


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GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Guilford College Bonner Center for Community Service and Learning, in conjunction with the Quakers' Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Meriwether Godsey, Performance Food Group, and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, are joining forces for the 2017 CAN DO Food Drive. The organizations aim to provide for the hungry on Guilford's campus and in the Piedmont Triad.
During the week of October 2-7, individuals are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items across Guilford's campus. On-campus donations will stock the Quaker Cupboard Food Pantry, operated by members of Guilford's Food Justice Club. The Cupboard operates six days a week and exists to address food insecurity issues on Guilford's campus and in the greater Greensboro community.
As community members rally to fill the Quaker Cupboard, Guilford food service provider Meriwether Godsey and its prime vendor, Performance Food Group, will make a donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. The gift will match the pounds of food donated to the Quaker Cupboard.
Bonner Center and SAAC representative have set a goal of 4,000 donated items, which can be deposited at multiple campus locations. Community members can bring donations during regular office hours through October 6 to the Warrick Room in the Ragan-Brown Field House. Fans may also contribute at any of Guilford's five home sporting events during the week, which are listed below. Student clubs and organizations are encouraged to contribute in the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement (OSLE) in Founders Hall.
Guilford students, faculty, staff, and other community members are welcome to make use of the Quaker Cupboard during Bonner House hours (Monday-Friday, 10 am-4 pm) and from 1 pm-4 pm on Saturdays. The Cupboard also welcomes appointments, which can be made by e-mailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
Guilford College CAN DO Food Drive Home Athletics Schedule (Oct. 4-7, 2017)
Wednesday, October 4
- Men's Soccer vs. Roanoke, 7 pm, Appenzeller Field, Armfield Athletic Center
Friday, October 6
- Women's Soccer vs. Hollins, 6 pm, Appenzeller Field, Armfield Athletic Center
- Volleyball vs. Johnson & Wales (N.C.), 7 pm, Ragan-Brown Field House
Saturday, October 7
- Football vs. Hampden-Sydney, 1 pm, Appenzeller Field, Armfield Athletic Center
- Men's Soccer vs. Eastern Mennonite, 7:30 pm, Appenzeller Field, Armfield Athletic Center
About Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC is the leading organization addressing hunger across an 18- county service area, with a dual mission to provide healthy food to meet immediate needs for food assistance and engage our communities in eliminating hunger and its root causes. Second Harvest Food Bank is a central resource for food, grants, nutrition programming and other services for more than 450 frontline partners, supporting strong local responses to hunger and leading effective advocacy and community collaboration to address the roots causes of persistent hunger. As the Feeding America affiliate for an 18-county service region, Second Harvest leverages the resources of a nationwide network to serve Northwest North Carolina and strengthen local impact. To learn more, visit www.hungernwnc.org.


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