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Over the weekend a certain national newspaper ran a story under the headline:
"Men 'bullied' out of generous divorce settlements by breadwinning wives"
It was a bit of a non-story actually, created to fill a few column inches, and not really telling us anything we didn't already know. Still, I thought it deserved a comment from yours truly.
Despite that headline, the story began by informing us that: "Men are being awarded more generous divorce payouts with some also receiving ongoing payments from their ex-wives". We are then told that the reason for this is that: "women are now the breadwinner in an increasing number of families." Wow, who knew? However, and this is the fly in the ointment of this brave new world, the story goes on to tell us that: "lawyers believe many more husbands are missing out on money they are entitled to as their wives "bully" them out of making a claim".
Okay, let's go back to first principles. The law in relation to financial settlements on divorce is gender-neutral. It favours neither wives nor husbands. A quick glance at section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 will confirm that, contrary to what some believe, parliament did not instruct the courts to "give everything to the wife and leave the husband penniless". Accordingly, it should come as no surprise that the courts do, on occasion, decide that it is appropriate to award more of the pot to the husband than to the wife.
It should also come as no surprise in 2017 that, yes, wives do sometimes earn more than their husbands. I know that that revelation may sit a little uncomfortably with some patriarchs (such as that awful Polish MEP who was recently filmed saying that women "must earn less than men because they are weaker, smaller and less intelligent") but it has, in fact, been the case for some while now, and it is becoming more frequent.
So, that some men are being awarded more is hardly news. It is also hardly news to say that their (former) spouses are doing all they can to encourage them to settle for less. After all, I'm sure the odd husband or two has been guilty of this over the years. Okay, some wives may play the 'unmanliness' card, but that is hardly any worse than many of the tactics that husbands have advanced. I can recall many occasions from my years in practice when husbands tried to intimidate their wives into accepting less than they were entitled to.
The simple fact of the matter is that a wife telling her ex that he is not a 'real man' if he asks for maintenance is just something that some husbands are going to have to expect, just as many wives have had to get used to being bullied by their husbands when it comes to finances. In both cases the bullying should, of course, be resisted.
Perhaps a more valid point made by the article is that some husbands don't feel that they should seek what they are entitled to. Here, the 'bullying' (if we can call it that) comes not from the wife but from society at large. I'm sure there are many people out there who haven't caught up with the modern world and still think it 'unmanly' for a husband to be supported by his ex-wife. I can certainly imagine such husbands being mercilessly ribbed by their colleagues in the pub. However, I'm sure that most such dinosaurs will eventually catch up.
Of course, irrespective of what each of the parties does or feels, it is the duty of the court to ensure that the parties receive broadly what they are entitled to, even if they have reached agreement and simply want that agreement incorporated into a consent order. However, the article suggests that despite the neutrality of the statute, the courts are less likely to make orders favourable to husbands than orders favourable to wives. Again, such a claim is hardly news. The courts should of course be even-handed, and treat claims by husbands the same as claims by wives. If they do not do so then that is wrong.
Of course, none of this should be a problem if those going to law have access to good legal advice. Wives, husbands, and, yes, even judges will be told that everyone should be treated the same. Sadly, though, we no longer live in an age when everyone has access to good legal advice. Accordingly, despite (hopefully) the population gradually coming to realise that husbands should be treated the same, the issue may persist for longer and more widely than it should.
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I know I've been slacking on the posting lately. I'm trying to get back to it regularly. I promise!
It's Wednesday, so we're looking at how far I am on getting my next book out.
I'm so proud of how far I've come. You might be surprised!
The Path to Biological is still with the beta reader. I plan on getting in touch with her, because it's been a little over a month. I told her no rush, but I do want to get back to it eventually. I have major rewrites to do!
The Child of Fault is now with beta readers. I know, the last time I posted I was still on the third draft. I've done four, and it's with them. Isn't that amazing? I've gotten so much more done with it!
Bethany's Corpse is going well. I've edited ten chapters in the third draft. Yay! At this rate, I should be getting done with the third and fourth draft in just a few weeks. I can always hope for that, anyway!
Do You Remember Me is still on hold. I hope to be getting back to it in just a couple weeks. I'm looking forward to it. I actually miss working on this manuscript!
Living Through Abuse is still on hold as well. I'll get back to it as soon as I possibly can… Hopefully it'll be soon. I may just have to skip over some things and get back to it sooner!
I didn't have a lot to report this week, but it was enough. I'm just proud of how far I've gotten in just a short amount of time. That's about all for this week. Here's to hoping I have even more to post next week! Until then…stay tuned!

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text: USA Summer 2012 TV Premiere Dates For White Collar, Burn Notice, and more April 17, 2012 USA is getting ready for a really big summer with a slate of originals series across five nights a week, and they have just announced the summer 2012 premiere dates for their shows which include six returning and one brand new miniseries, Political Animals. These also join the previously announced new series Common Law, which premieres on May 11th at 10pm. Here are the USA's Summer 2012 premiere dates: Wednesday, June 6 9 p.m. Royal Pains 10 p.m. Necessary Roughness Thursday, June 14 9 p.m. Burn Notice 10 p.m. Suits Tuesday, July 10 9 p.m. White Collar 10 p.m. Covert Affairs Political Animals will air on Sundays in July. Premiere date TBA. ROYAL PAINS: In the exciting fourth season premiere of USA's highest rated series, Hank Lawson (Mark Feuerstein) embarks on a fresh start with his medical practice and separates from his brother Evan (Paulo Costanzo), who also starts his own venture. As Divya (Reshma Shetty) attempts to reconcile the brothers, HankMed teams up once more in the face of a Hampton's emergency. Wednesdays at 9/8c, premiering June 6. NECESSARY ROUGHNESS: Starring Golden Globe®-nominee Callie Thorne as a Long Island therapist Dr. Dani Santino, the sophomore season picks up with the aftermath of football superstar TK's (Mehcad Brooks) shooting by a crazed fan. Also tackling football during the off-season, viewers will get a peek at the "backstage" drama that comes with training camp, scouting and drafting. Wednesdays at 10/9c, premiering June 6. BURN NOTICE: Season six of this summer favorite picks up after Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar) turned herself in on charges of terrorism to save Michael (Jeffrey Donovan) from an extreme case of blackmail. With Fiona in federal custody, Michael and his crew must band together to rescue their friend from a lifetime prison sentence. Thursdays at 9/8c, premiering June 14. SUITS: The sophomore season of the critically acclaimed drama jumps back into the fast-paced, high-stakes world of Manhattan corporate law. The future of brilliant, but not-technically-legal, associate Mike Ross (SAG Award nominee Patrick J. Adams) hangs in the balance when a friend threatens to expose him. Legendary law partner Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) attempts to guard his secret from the firm's top suit Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres) while she faces even bigger problems when the other half of Pearson Hardman reemerges on the scene. Thursdays at 10/9c, premiering June 14. WHITE COLLAR: The unique partnership between slick con man Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) and FBI agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) was upended in the highly buzzed about season three finale when Neal fled the country with Mozzie (Willie Garson). The critically acclaimed series returns for a dramatic fourth season exploring Burke's fate with the FBI, the whereabouts of Caffrey and whether or not their relationship will ever be the same again. Tuesdays at 9/8c, premiering July 10. COVERT AFFAIRS: The hit international spy drama returns for its third season after Annie's (Golden Globe® nominated Piper Perabo) mission in Stockholm turned deadly and she returns to the one person who has always been there for her – Auggie (Christopher Gorham). However, his mind is elsewhere as he sets out to follow his new girlfriend to Eritrea and leaves Annie wondering if her feelings run deeper than she thought. Tuesdays at 10/9c, premiering July 10. POLITICAL ANIMALS: From renowned storytellers Greg Berlanti and Lawrence Mark comes a provocative six-hour event series about a high-profile political dynasty seduced by influence and crippled by the lust for power. Starring multi-award winner Sigourney Weaver in her television series debut, Carla Gugino, Ciaran Hinds, James Wolk, Sebastian Stan and Brittany Ishibashi, the fictional look at a former first family exposes what the public doesn't see behind the polished facade of public life. Coming Sundays in July. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)


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Hey guys! I hope you all like the new theme, please let me know if you do – I'm so happy with it. I bought it from pipdig during their Boxing Day sales and this isn't sponsored or anything but they were the best company I've experienced during my blogging experience. They were so helpful and patient and did everything for me. My blog looks stunning and it's exactly what I pictured so I really do recommend them if you want to make your blog look a little more professional. Anyways! December has been a rollercoaster with Blogmas and everything but I was proud of myself for posting every day and it's paid off – the growth in my blog has been insane!
Disclaimer that this post isn't to brag or anything like that, I love reading people's posts like this and it's also encouraging for me to see what different changes make to my blog!
Views: 1,147 (1.5x the amount in November!)
Likes: 475 (2x the amount in November!)
Followers: 245 (+82 since November!)
Comments: 80 (2x the amount in November!)
Most Popular Posts:
- What I Got For Christmas 2017! – I know these posts are kind of controversial but my nosy self loves reading them and I really enjoyed writing this, too. Not from a braggy point of view – purely because it reminded me how blessed I was this year and every year. My family know me too well! I was really surprised at the interest that this post got as I was nervous about posting it but I'm really glad I did.
- New Years' Makeup Look! – You guys might need this for tonight! This was posted during Blogmas and does what it says on the tin – it's a New Years Makeup look. I posted this on Instagram yesterday, too, and it got 40+ likes which is more than I've ever had on Instagram. Also, Latest in Beauty (the subscription box that I got the products from) commented on the post which was such an amazing thing to happen to me; I literally screamed.
- What Makeup Will I Be Taking into 2018? – Again, this is one that I was really surprised got the interest that it did. I summarised the makeup that I started 2017 with and what I'd be leaving with in 2018. It's strange how much it's changed – I think my makeup skills have changed a lot over this past year and I'm really happy with my collection and the products that I use.
- Sia Inspired Christmas Makeup Look! – I'm really enjoying doing my makeup looks at the moment (so if you guys have any that you'd be interested in seeing, please let me know!) so I was glad that this one was one of my more popular posts because it was quite an experimental look. I'm definitely going to be doing lots more of these in the New Year.
- December Birchbox Review – My Birchbox posts are always in my most popular and this box was so deserving of it because it's the best Birchbox I've ever had. I can't wait to see what they do in the New Year because receiving the boxes has been so exciting this year. Keep an eye out in the future because I'm going to do a re-review of them to see which products I actually ended up using and which are literally collecting dust in my drawers.
Where does my traffic come from?
The most recent development in my blog is that I've gone onto WordPress hosting rather than actually running straight off of WordPress if that makes sense? As far as my technologically challenged brain can understand, it's basically self-hosting with using WordPress as the base. I don't know! But what I love is that my posts still appear on the reader which they don't on their Business plan – food for thought! I'm definitely seeing an increase in traffic from my search engines (a goal for next year is to learn more about SEO focus words etc) and Twitter. I'm more active on Instagram, too, so I'm hoping that will be beneficial.
So, there you have it! Do you guys like these posts? I'm so nosy so I love reading things like this. I hope you all have an amazing New Years tonight and stay safe! I'll see you next year 😉
Morgie out.
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Where to get your groceries in Queenstown
Queenstown has a wide range of supermarkets and grocery stores, ensuring all your self-catering holiday needs are met.
When going on holiday to a new destination, it always helps to know where the local grocery stores and supermarkets are located.
So to take the trouble out of finding that out for yourself, we thought we would offer some useful advice on where to buy groceries and alcohol in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Queenstown has three supermarkets – there are two in downtown Queenstown and one near the airport in Frankton, and their opening hours are from around 7am-7pm.
Alpine Supermarket is a small store in the heart of Queenstown and is great for picking up a few things on the go while you're walking around town. If you're staying at LakeRidge Condos this is an ideal option as it's the closest supermarket to your apartment. It's easy to walk to via a pleasant five-minute walk along the lakefront.
Also in central Queenstown are the Night 'n Day Foodstores on Shotover Street and Camp Street – these are open 24 hours a day and stock basic grocery items, as well as beer, wine and confectionery.
Fresh Choice is a larger supermarket if you're staying in Queenstown for an extended period. It has everything you need and plenty of car parking. It's a ten-minute walk from your LakeRidge Condo, but if you require a bigger shop it might be worth driving.
Slightly further afield is New World Wakatipu in Frankton. Located in the Remarkables Park shopping complex, it is a ten-minute drive from your LakeRidge Condo. It is the biggest supermarket in Queenstown with ample parking.
All supermarkets have regular specials on food, drink and other grocery items.
If you fancy yourself a bit of a foodie, or just love fine food you it would be worth paying a visit to the Mediterranean Market - located ten minutes walk from your LakeRidge Condo on Gorge Road near central Queenstown. This food store stocks a fantastic array of local and international specialty products and locally grown fresh produce. The Mediterranean Market also has a deli and butchery counter, plus a small café area where you can sit and drink coffee and sample some of the gorgeous cakes and sweets.
If you're looking for something extra special, why not head to the Remarkables Market. It's a weekly market featuring products made by local artisans, organically-grown produce and other arts and crafts. The Remarkables Market is held at the Red Barn in the Remarkables Park Town Centre and is open Saturday's 9am - 2pm from 25 October - 18 April.
There are also several liquor outlets in Queenstown. Betty's Liquor has two stores in convenient locations on Cow Lane and Beach Street, plus another in Arrowtown. Henry's Beer, Wine and Spirits is situated next to Alpine Supermarket on Shotover Street.
There are so many options for you to choose from – which is ideal when you stay in a luxury self-catered apartment. LakeRidge Condos properties all come with spacious, modern kitchens with a commercial oven and cooktop as well as plenty of bench space for cooking and entertaining in the privacy of your own apartment.
We love good food at LakeRidge Condos – so if you need a recommendation about the best place to buy your groceries while on holiday in Queenstown, we'd be happy to help you out.


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Last night I went to the premier of Sjökor och stekare (seacows and cool guys), the blog opera created from 100 word blog entries by 400 students in Umeå. It was fabulous! A really wonderful and professional production! The story line was one of teen-age angst, love and snow mobile racing. And while the story was simple, and the singing occasionally flat, the scenography was fantastic! There were multiple layers of storytelling explored through dance, light, simple props and digital screens. Below I have attached a series of clips from the premier. The clips were taken with a digital camera, and fairly far back in the crowd. The point of the clips, however, is to show the different ways in which they used the scene space. The use of light and simple props was VERY effective – not least in the way the simple props were juxtaposed with multiple screens highlighting the technological origins (the blog + computers in the classroom) of the opera.
Some of my favorite scenes really mixed the use of light, rhythm and technology well. During the scenes in which the students were seated and working, screens highlighted their faces and transparent keyboards with students seen typing above them were projected onto three large screens which encased the action. The rhythm of the students typing helped framed the stress, boredom and anticipation sung about in the libretto. Light was used effectively in these scenes to push the chorus into the background, but also very effectively in scenes with no props by defining boundaries in the otherwise traditional blackbox.
There was one part that, even though the idea was great, really did not work so well. There was a small bit of audience participation in the middle of the opera where the audience sent in sms's to the four main characters. It was during a bit in the opera in which the characters were expressing a lot of anger and chaos anyway. It was a cute idea, and fun to see your suggestions projected onto a big screen and then acted out, but the overall effect was distracting to the storyline. I love improv, and try to use it often as a teaching tool, but in this particular case, I just don't think it worked well.
As wonderful as the finished product was – and it was! – the idea behind the opera is just as inspiring. 'Let the kids tell the professionals how it should be done'. Well, professionals. I hope you were taking notes. The house was packed. The crowd excited. And the ovation, standing. it was a great production!


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A lot of European train travel is about efficiency and comfort—punctually leaving and arriving and getting a cozy seat or sleeper compartment in which to devour the latest issue of the Economist. The sleeper train is a proper deceleration express: no airport rush is required to board it, and as an alternative of sipping overpriced drinks strapped to a seat, passengers can bring their own dinner and breakfast. Then travel across the border to Norway and Oslo (6.five hours) exactly where you can get a dose of Scandinavian culture at the city's museums and art galleries.
If you happen to be just traveling point-to-point, you can either purchase an open ticket, good for a single month from the date of concern, or a ticket with a reservation, which is only excellent for a certain train at a distinct time. On best of that, trains are pricey in Germany unless you book well in advance, so you'll possibly get your money's worth on the pass just with a couple of long train rides. We didn't want to face the very same on the trip back from Italy to London, so we decided to take the train alternatively.
If your journey begins in the UK, pick your destination country in the upper drop-down box on the correct, or pick a nation from the menu on the left, to see the recommended routes, train occasions, fares & how to buy tickets from London to your specific European destination. Personally, I think some of the highlights of any trip through Europe would have to include London and Paris, for their architecture and historical significance. If your travel plans are not set in stone, and you are looking for the freedom to choose a new destination whenever the mood strikes you, buying as you go makes sense. The very greatest thing and most significant advantage of traveling by train is the quantity of relaxation you can have.
Rail, bus, vehicle or campervan – mix up and preserve it versatile with our very best passes and packages to keep you on the move! Then finally travel north to Porto (3 hours) to end with a day of port-tasting on the banks of the Duoro. Sleeper trains are a very time-successful and romantic way to travel – even though as each year goes by, they seem to get rarer. I lately went to Europe for a month with my husband and an 18 yr old granddaughter.
Nicely, most possibly it is to get this small piece of paper that supposedly authorizes you to get into the plane. We were only traveling for 3 weeks and we had my young son with us, who was in a position to travel on the trains for free. Chase Sapphire Preferred : With this card, you receive 2x per $1 spent on travel purchases (trains incorporated), plus no foreign transaction costs. Spain's RENFE train services have been attempting to roll out Wifi on their trains, and at present some routes have World wide web, but this method is (extremely) gradually moving forward.…


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Citizens Break Into Applause for Library Filters in Owosso, MI
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OWOSSO - The Shiawassee District Library Board adopted a revised Internet policy Wednesday night that requires filtering on the organization's public computers, closing the book on a nearly six-month controversy on how the SDL should handle online content. After the policy was unanimously passed by the Board, many of the residents who packed into the downstairs children's library portion of the Owosso branch broke into applause. http://www.argus-press.com/articles/2009/11/14/news/news6.txt


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Marc Jacobs & Boyfriend Lorenzo Martone Stop for Snacks
Marc Jacobs carries out a bag full of goodies while stopping for a few items on Saturday (January 3) in St. Barts.
The 51-year-old fashion designer was joined by his boyfriend Lorenzo Martone, who filled the car up with gas while he was inside.
"2015 vibes: Don't let the fear of what COULD happen let nothing happen. A dream we dream alone is just a dream. A dream you dream together can become reality," Lorenzo recently captioned a gorgeous Instagram photo, which you can check out below.
Earlier in the week, the cute couple hit the beach together for a New Year's Eve stroll with their pups.


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When I quoted (and made my subsequent commentary on) F.F. Bruce's article regarding Bible theology, what immediately came to mind was the non-scriptural, extremely bloated, teachings of the Catholic Church. When I started studying with Jehovah's Witnesses in 1970, my mother got worried that I'd leave the Catholic Church. After one of my visits, she handed me a Catholic bible. At the time, I had not yet committed to either staying Catholic or becoming something else. The Bible she gave me was the (get ready for this because it's long) "Confraternity-Douay, Saint Joseph Textbook Edition," copyright 1963.
Without even needing to get past 2 pages from the inside cover, here is what I found:
Although Joseph (husband of Mary, mother of Jesus) was an honorable man, out of the 12 listed qualities, six have absolutely no scriptural evidence. When I first started studying the Bible, I just assumed that the quotes appearing below each image were directly taken from scripture. After all, it is bound into the Bible, surely it must be part of the Bible. Spoiler alert, it is NOT. Not even one of those quotes is found in scripture. So where did they come from? Throughout the 17-page letter from Pope Pius 12th, followed by a 15-page "General Introduction," no explanation is made of the image shown above. Bottom line, it is not in the text of the Bible, some cleric made it all up.
Model of righteousness: The Bible indicates that when Joseph discovered Mary was pregnant, in spite of the fact they were engaged to be married, he didn't bitterly humiliate Mary but planned on divorcing her secretly. However, the quote that Joseph was "most just, make us relish what is right" isn't a passage in the Bible canon.
Patron of priests and seminarians: Nope. Joseph was a carpenter. He was not part of the Jewish priestly class nor was anything ever spoken in scripture about him being such an example.
Protector of Children: It's a stretch. Joseph did protect the infant Jesus when he escaped to Egypt before Herod had all the boys up to age 2 killed. Since the Catholic Church doesn't recognize that Joseph and Mary had children after Jesus (through normal means), that he protects children is contradictory. Now, if they want to finally concede that Joseph and Mary did indeed have other children as the scriptures bear out, then yeah, okay, I'll agree to this designation.
Solace of the Afflicted: Once again, No evidence in scripture.
Hope of the sick: Once again, No evidence in scripture.
Model of Christian workmen: Joseph was a humble carpenter. About his work, there is nothing else officially revealed in scripture.
Consolation of the poor: Once again, No evidence in scripture. (Boy, when the Catholic Church grabs at straws, they grab deep!)
Patron of the happy death: Happy (?!) death. Nope.
Guardian of virgins: Once again, on the trek to Egypt, Joseph obviously looked after his wife. Indeed, at that time, she was virgin. However, once again it is a huge stretch of the imagination to say he is guardian of all virgins.
Rescuer of sinners: Now this is a blatant lie. Jesus is the rescuer of sinners.
Safeguard of families: (See Protector of children and Guardian of virgins.)
Model of single and married men: (Someone was really straining the brain to come with 12 pictures. Pretty much the same as a number of the other ones above dealing with family, children, virgins, and workers.)
By the way, as much as they extol Joseph here, I'm surprised they dare to stick figurines of him in the ground upside-down and then try to extort profit from him.


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IRELAND's gender balance on its EU presidency team came under scrutiny yesterday at the least likely venue – the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.
UK Labour MEP Arlene McCarthy wondered why nine men accompanied Finance Minister Michael Noonan to Brussels all wearing the green presidency tie, "and you couldn't find a woman to bring with you to the Ecofin meeting".
It fell to Mr Noonan, with his customary dry wit, to put the matter straight.
"We have two women on our delegation today – they're worth all the men put together in my view.
"But we're colour coding the men by putting ties on them. We've rather nice scarves for the ladies."
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This expedition includes:
- Rafting
- Cross-cultural service project
- Sea kayaking
- Surfing
- Conservation service project
Participating in Deer Hill's international Summer Search expedition, you'll spend three weeks immersed in the richness of Costa Rica. You'll experience its natural beauty rafting the Pacuare River, and hiking in the cloud forest, a dense jungle of incredible biodiversity. During your service project and cultural exchange you'll work alongside your Tico hosts before canoeing to a Bri Bri village to make chocolate. Finally, you'll make your way to the Caribbean coast to surf and relax on the beach.
"Deer Hill is exciting, fulfilling, mind-opening, challenging and fun. The people are who I will remember and cherish the most. It made me a better and stronger person. I learned so much about myself." – Alysha, participant
San José
Days 1-2
Your Deer Hill group leaders meet you at the San José airport and bring you to the hostel where the group spends two nights. These first days in San José are a time for you to meet the members of your group, to take care of last minute preparations, and to adjust to your new surroundings.
Hiking and Rafting in the Cloud Forest
Days 3-5
Your group will hike through El Copal Preserve in the legendary cloudforest where you might catch glimpses of toucans and sloths amidst this lush tropical rainforest. Step up the action when world class river guides take you through the class 2 and 3 rapids of the Rio Pejivalle.
Service and Homestays in a Tico Community
Days 6-9
In pairs, participants stay with individual host families in Tres Equis. During the days, the group will take on a variety of community service projects such as painting the school, refinishing classroom furniture or helping with reforestation projects. When the work is done for the day, participants return to their host families' homes for traditional meals and Spanish conversation.
Rafting the Pacuare and Service in Bri Bri
Days 10-13
The group rafts the Pacuare River, voted one of the top ten whitewater rivers by National Geographic. The first day of rafting will ease you into it with class 2 and 3 rapids. You'll have a layover day for more hiking in the rainforest, before finishing the class 4 section of this world-renowned river. For a change of pace, you'll head up river in motorized canoes to a remote Bri Bri village for a service project with this Costa Rican indigenous community.
Surfing at the Beach
Days 14 -18
For the final stretch of your expedition in Costa Rica, you'll hit the beach for surfing and sea kayaking, and camping to the sound of rolling waves. A local ecologist will also guide you to the permaculture farm, Punta Mona Organic Farm, where you'll eat fresh vegetables from their gardens and harvest exotic fruits.
San José
Days 19-21
For your final two nights,you'll return to the hostel where you began your expedition. This is a time to take care of last minute details before your return home and to explore Costa Rica's capitol city. Your Deer Hill group leaders take you to the San José airport to see you off.
High School Juniors*
June 25 – July 15, 2019
21 Days
40 Service Hours
*For questions, call 970-533-7492.
Start and End in San José
The expedition is bookended with time in Costa Rica's capitol. From Days 1 to 3, participants get to know each other as they pack gear for the first part of their journey. At the end of their expedition, the group returns to San José (Days 19-21) to mare preparations for the trip home and to explore the city.
Transitions between sections occur in the field. The group is in San José only at the beginning and end of the expedition.
Arrival and Departure:
San José Airport (SJO)
Arrive June 25, 11am-3pm; Depart July 15, 6:30-11am
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- This is a Deer Hill program, run by our own trained and experienced Field Staff that are fluent in Spanish. They meet participants in San Jose, at the airport, and accompany them for the duration of the trip. True to Deer Hill's mission, the focus is on personal development and group dynamics through wilderness adventure and service opportunities.
- Deer Hill has been running this program since 2004.
- Deer Hill works closely with Costa Rica Exploradores Outdoors, a Costa-Rican adventure travel company owned and operated by siblings Miguel, Carolina, and Yency Cabrera.
- Deer Hill field staff working in Costa Rica are able to contact a Deer Hill manager-on-duty 24 hours a day for guidance, support, or in the event of emergency.
- Each participant is paired with another of the same sex for homestays in Tres Equis. At least one of them will be proficient in Spanish in order to help each other communicate with the host family.
- Some participants are anxious about the homestay prior to their trip, but according to their feedback at the end of the program, this section is the favorite and most memorable part of the trip for almost all participants.
- Deer Hill Field Staff will be amongst the students and easily available.
- When in the Bri Bri community, participants camp and prepare food together with their Field Staff.
The program begins when Deer Hill Field Staff meet participants at the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica. A valid passport is required to enter Costa Rica. The cost of the program does not include the flight to and from Costa Rica.
The homestay meant a lot to me because our family really wanted us there. They cared for us, were sweet and generous. They made me feel at home and like it meant something to them that we were there.Erin, participant


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Who is Tina Carter actress Luisa Bradshaw-White? EastEnders star who plays Shirley's sister and mother of Zsa Zsa
The actress landed in Albert Square back in 2013 as a member of the Carter family
TINA Carter has been involved in a series of riveting storylines since she arrived in Walford in 2013.
Here is everything you need to know about the character who's played by Luisa Bradshaw-White...
Who is Luisa Bradshaw-White?
Luisa Bradshaw-White, 43, is a British actress born in Eastcote, Middlesex.
She is noted as one of the notable alumni of London's Sylvia Young Theatre School – which also produced EastEnders stars including Letitia Dean (Sharon Mitchell) and Dean Gaffney (Robbie Jackson).
Her first recorded acting credit is a 1988 television movie called A Friendship in Vienna – directed by Emmy award winning director Arthur Allan Seidelman.
Who does Luisa Bradshaw-White play in EastEnders?
Luisa Bradshaw-White plays Tina Carter in EastEnders.
She joined the cast in 2013 – making her first appearance on the BBC One soap on 18 November of that year.
Tina is a member of the Carter family that lives and works in the iconic Queen Vic but she is also a waitress in Kathy's Cafe.
Tina is known for being one of the more lively characters of Albert Square with a loud and vivacious personality – and she could be in the show for decades to come, it has been suggested.
"[EastEnders boss] Dominic [Treadwell-Collins] has talked about Dot Branning when he's mentioned me being in the show for a long time. That's a long time, but I do really love the job," she said in 2014 (Dominic quit the soap in 2016).
What characters has Luisa Bradshaw-White's Tina Carter had relationships with?
Luisa Bradshaw-White's character Tina had an off-screen toyboy lover named Miguel who she ran off to Benidorm with following a relationship with a chap named Andy (who made a one-off appearance on the Square in 2010).
Soon after arriving in Albert Square, Tina embarked on a drunken one night stand with Billy Mitchell – who she then rejected when he pursued her.
Tina enjoyed a brief romance with Sonia Fowler (played by Natalie Cassidy) but the fling burned out when Sonia realised she didn't love Tina.
One of Luisa's higher profile storylines revolved around her abusive relationship with Tosh Mackintosh (played by Rebecca Scroggs).
Viewers were shocked to see Tina endure beatings by her firefighter girlfriend following a miscarriage Tina endured as the couple failed to start a family via a sperm donor.
Tina eventually rejected Tosh – and the domestic violence storyline won praise from campaigners for raising awareness of violence in same-sex relationships.
In 2017, Tina shared a kiss with newcomer 'Woody' Woodward – to the surprise of many fans.
The two shared an affectionate moment after Woody talked Tina out of jumping off a roof as she struggled to cope with the grief of losing her mother Sylvie (played by Linda Marlow).
Who are Luisa Bradshaw-White's on-screen family in EastEnders?
Luisa Bradshaw-White's Tina Carter is the mother of Zsa Zsa Carter – who appeared on the soap in 2010, three years before her mother made her screen debut.
Tina's on-screen sister is Shirley Carter (played by Linda Henry) and the sisters have a close relationship.
Tina and Shirley's parents were Sylvie (played by Linda Marlowe) and Stan (played by Timothy West) – with Tina forgiving the latter for being abusive and drunk when she was a child as he approached death.
Tina is also the aunt to Shirley's son Mick Carter (played by Danny Dyer) – but had thought he was her brother when it was not known Shirley was Mick's father and thus she also acted as aunt to his children Johnny, Lee and Nancy.
In 2018 Mick was stunned when Tina revealed traumatic memories of abuse committed by Stuart Highway.
What other TV shows has Luisa Bradshaw-White been in?
Luisa Bradshaw-White has been in some iconic and classic TV shows – beginning with a role as school girl Maria Watts in Grange Hill between 1991 and 1994.
She appeared in beloved comedies The Brittas Empire (in 1997) and Birds of a Feather (in 1997 and 1998) in a support role.
The actress had a main role as Kira in iconic BBC drama This Life between 1996 and 1997 alongside Jack Davenport, Andrew Lincoln and Daniela Nardini.
She also popped up in cop drama The Bill in 1997 and had a main role in prison drama Bad Girls in 1999.
From 2001-2005 she played Lisa Fox in Holby City and then took a few years off from acting to raise her children.7.
Is Luisa Bradshaw-White married?
Luisa Bradshaw-White is married to her long-term partner Annette Yeo – a musical actress who has appeared in Les Miserables in 2012 and The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall in 2011.
The ladies embarked on their relationship in 1999 and tied-the-knot in 2015 after previously being in a civil partnership in 2006.
"We know we're going to grow old together – I don't want anyone else," Luisa said to OK! magazine following their 2015 nuptials.
The couple have two daughters who were aged three and four when they adopted them in 2006.


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We get farms. With a lifetime of experience in the agriculture world, we still don't know everything but we know how to build bridges.
Jan Hoadley grew up on a family farm with purebred and registered Charolais cattle, a few hogs, hay, corn and recreational horses. She since has raised a wide variety of livestock and currently operates
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We're active in the AgChat Foundation and have attended both AgChat Foundation 2.0 Conferences, the first in Chicago and in 2011 in Nashville. With 30 years experience writing articles both print and online, we bring experience to your projects.
We can offer blogs, writing, article marketing, social media presence and more. Many farms would like to offer some products direct to the customer but simply don't have time doing what they're doing to add an hour a day or more to the work load. At the same time most professional companies are expensive and out of reach of the financial realities of the farm and ranch business world. What to do?
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If you've been following this blog for any length of time, you'll know how much I love baking (and eating!). My skill set is very basic, but a good recipe can take basic skills and help make delicious homemade goodies. Today I want to share this recipe book The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook, for 2 reasons. The first reason is that it is, without a doubt my favourite recipe book (big statement, I know) but the second reason is that I was on amazon earlier and saw that it can be bought for as little as £1.82! Normally I would say, buy your books anywhere, but this is too cheap to pass up.
I think the reason love this book so much is that the recipes always work out, they are almost Lila proof! Very often they end up looking like the picture in the book too, which is always good for the self-esteem lol. Anyway, my favourite recipes from this book are
Vanilla Cupcakes – I decorated these for my nephew's dedication supper
Nutella Cupcakes – my sister's favourite!
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownie – this one takes a little bit of time, but is a showstopper of a dessert when it's complete! (this is the photo from the book. Despite having made this countless times, it seems I've never taken a photo of it!)
Get yourself over to amazon and get a copy of this book while it's so cheap – I personally guarantee you will love it!


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MORE than 250 top players will look to tap into the lucrative market at Light Middle East 2014, the region's premier trade event for lighting design and technology, taking place from November 3 to 5 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Dubai, UAE.
Fuelled by increased demand from the fully revived construction sector, the Gulf lighting fixtures market is expected to grow between 8-10 per cent annually between 2014-2018, creating major opportunities for global manufacturers and designers to capitalise on renewed investment across the region.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are at the forefront of a resurgent GCC lighting sector, with both countries accounting for 70 per cent of the $2.5-billion regional market value in 2013, according to global consultancy firm Frost and Sullivan.
Now in its 9th edition and organised by Epoc Messe Frankfurt, Light Middle East is the region's only exhibition dedicated exclusively to the lighting industry, presenting the latest innovations and advancements of the rapidly evolving sector," said Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Epoc Messe Frankfurt.
Many of the top 50 global lighting industry majors including LG, Osram, Artemide, Targetti, Regiolux, Rovasi, Apollo, Debas and Odelic, are expected to interact with thousands of project-related buyers at Light Middle East.
European manufacturers Rovasi and Regiolux will introduce to the Middle East their latest range of energy efficient LEDs (light emitting diodes), a move that will be welcomed by many as regional governments continue to encourage the adoption of greener technology for infrastructure and construction projects.
Ingeborg Schmidt, export sales manager at German-based Regiolux, said: "Over the last year, the main focus for Regiolux has been directed toward the development of new energy efficient LED-equipped luminaries while extending our existing LED product range."
Prominent among the attractions at this year's edition will be the Future Zone, an exciting showcase of futuristic products and technology, cutting-edge design and trends from some of the leading international manufacturers and designers.
Meanwhile, the two-day Light Middle East Conference from November 4 to 5 will turn the spotlight on key industry issues, when high-profile lighting designers and experts share their insights in an engaging and educational programme.
Also, at the popular Light Middle East Awards, the region's outstanding projects and products will be awarded across 12 categories on November 5.


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Vincent A. Indeglia
Creative and bold in his approach, Vincent Indeglia has successfully advocated for his clients in trials, administrative hearings, arbitrations, business negotiations, real estate business development proceedings, and in the course of providing general counsel.
Vincent has been awarded the Lawyers Weekly Lawyer of the Year Award for successfully litigating cases of first impression. He has been named as one of the top 50 debtor/creditor relationship attorneys in New England by Thomson Reuters' Super Lawyers.
As an avid proponent for the rights of his individual clients, he has successfully designed and obtained several approved Chapter 11 re-organizations for real estate developers and companies, farmers, and transportation businesses. Vincent has been appointed by the Rhode Island Superior Court as a Receiver to liquidate large operating concerns and real estate projects for the best interest of the creditors as well as to serve as a Special Master in matters of complex shareholder and debtor and creditor right disputes.
In the zealous representation of his clients Vincent not only brings to bear his legal prowess as a skilled trial lawyer but 20 years of business acumen as a CEO in the service, real estate and manufacturing industries.
Vincent graduated from Fordham University (B.A. 1985) in New York City and Whittier College School of Law (J.D. 1998) in Los Angeles CA.
Practice Areas
Debtor and Creditor Relationships, Chapter 11 Business and Individual re-organization, Receivership and Insolvency, Complex Real Estate Finance Transaction Strategies, Restructuring and Turn-Around of Distressed Businesses, Shareholder and Partnership Disputes, Business and Project Acquisition/Divestiture, Real Estate Development and White Collar Criminal Law and those falsely accused of crimes.
Admitted to Bar:California 1988, Rhode Island, 1989; U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island, 1990; U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, 1990
FordhamUniversity (B.A. Philosophy and Journalism, 1985);
WhittierCollegeSchool of Law (J.D., 1988)
- President of Moot Court Appellate Advocacy Program 1987
- Recipient of Beverly Ruebens Scholarship for Evidence
- Am Jur Runner up Contracts 1986
- Am Jur Recipient Evidence 1986
- Am Jur Recipient Conflict of Laws 1987
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R.I. Superior Court Bench Bar Committee
- Past Chair Voire Dire Selection Committee
- R.I. Debtor Creditors Committee
- Past Chair to LLC Legislative Revision Committee Rhode Island
- Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Board of Director Bishop Hendricken High School
- Chair Finance Committee
- Member Town of Narragansett RI Planning Board
Rhode Island Bar Journal, Attorney Practice Guide: Rhode Island Superior Court, May/Jun. 08:7(56)
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Warwick, RI 02886
Ph: 401-886-9240
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The Museum opens from the first Suday in October to the firs Sunday of June.
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- Every first Sunday, 3:30-6:30 pm
- Every Sunday, 10:30-12:30 am; 3:30-6:30 pm
Date of last update: 06/12/2018, 16:42
The Museum is a well-structured exhibition dedicated to the ancient puppetry art; on display there are baracche (Italian word for "bunkhouses", referring in this context to the small wooden theatre where the puppet show takes place) and marionettes, backdrops and tools, clothes, accessories and everything a puppeteer may need to do his job.
In the via Garibaldi rooms there are on display more than one-hundred marionettes from the first half of the 20th-century, belonging to the Bolognese puppeteers Amilcare Gabrielli, Arturo Veronesi and Umberto Malaguti.
The Museum section located inside the "Casina del Quattrocento" hosts themed temporary exhibitions and the extraordinary collection of marionettes, pupi, puppets, shadows, toy houses, sceneries, props and documents belonging to the puppeteers Vittorio Zanella and Rita Pasqualini, who periodically organize two related events: "Burattinando a Teatro" and "Festival internazionale delle Mani Parlanti" (Int'l festival of the Talking Hands).
The Museum opens from the first Suday in October to the firs Sunday of June.
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Our goal is to raise over $15,000 for NY Second Chance Rescue.
Join Blink Voice and Second Chance Rescue at Bayshore Gardiner Park for our Dog Walk October 13, Saturday at 9am.
Have your $250 Donation for the 5k Dog Walk sponsored by Blink Voice. Come join us for some fun with Live Music, Refreshments, Dog Show and Prizes.
In this turbulent and busy business environment, the need to foster excellent workforce is more than ever before. And aside from the different trainings and assistance, employees need rejuvenating time to be able to freshen up their minds and boost their morale. This may come off initially as an added cost for companies, but companies who religiously conduct corporate outings and rejuvenating activities witness that their employees perform much better than those companies who do nothing to buck up their employees.
Donate Blood in memory of our Grandmother Lee Abbate.
On behalf of American Red Cross and Blink Voice Communications, we want to extend a big thank-you to all of the donors who rolled up their sleeves on June 2nd in Island Park, NY at Point Lookout Community Church.
Blink Voice is making a Resolution this New Year to add MORE MONEY to your budget. We are offering businesses the opportunity to upgrade their phone systems at no extra cost added to your monthly phone bill. If fact, a ten-minute conversation with a Blink Voice Representative has been proven to save businesses 20% on their monthly phone bills. When you contact a Blink Voice Representative they will ask you questions to help explain how we can add more money to your budget. Some of the ways we can do that are:
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According to weather.com, temperatures this upcoming winter are supposed to be very cold for the northeast due to "La Nina". With Cold Temperatures comes the snow, and with the snow comes downed power lines, lost signals, and NO PHONES! Is your business prepared for the possibilities of losing communications for a day or worse?
Every point of a customers experience can influence long term success.
It becomes crucial for business to deliver a superior caller experience.
The phone remains the preferred method of contacting a company. Despite the availability of email, social media and many other methods of communication, the phone remains the favored medium.
Recently TNS Global conducted a case study into call handling to date and discovered that 42% of consumers prefer the receive information over the phone then use alternative methods
This week Brian Metherell, vice president and general manager of Toshiba America Information Systems' (TAIS) Telecommunication Systems Division (TSD), sent a letter to notify dealers of the pending closure. Toshiba has "deemed it necessary to wind down our Telecommunication Systems Division (TSD) business starting immediately," he said. Toshiba Canada also will be announcing the wind-down of its telecommunications business, and TSD will no longer be selling in Mexico, he said.
We invite you to have the opportunity to see Blink Communication Mitel Phone System firsthand with our representatives John Habermann and Ilya Zatulovskiy in New York City. At our Mitel Showroom you can work directly with the phone system and become enriched with the new technology. Get to experience Blink's future with Mitel unified communications and new methods of collaboration.
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Nepal to Experience Another Disaster Soon
After being hit by a worst earthquake, scientists have informed that there is one more disaster that the country will soon experience. Situation turned ghastly on Saturday and Sunday after the calamity occurred. Continual rainfall in Nepal is interrupting rescue and relief operations, making it very difficult for foreign forces to free those people stuck under collapsed buildings. The earthquake recorded a magnitude of 7.9 on Richter Scale, which turned Nepal's capital Kathmandu into a devastated zone. Nepal has lived in terror ever since earthquake occurred on Saturday and Sunday as slight tremors were seen every now and then in the country. Frightened people abandoned their houses and are resting in open areas. Nepal that is totally devastated and experiencing horrid situations is warned by scientists of Michigan University in America that Nepal will experience another bitter havoc soon. They have estimated possible landslide down the Himalayas and mud slide would happen in Nepal. Geophysicist Marin Clark of Michigan University warned Nepal after she along with two assistants carried out research on Earthquake that occurred in Nepal and its after-effects. She made clear that all areas in Nepal that are alongside Himalayas are 'high risk' zones. Though they could not guarantee when the next quake would occur, she said that most part of Nepal will have to suffer either in the next week or the next month. She said that Himalayan landslide will be witnessed as it was weakened due to the recent earthquake, causing more destruction in Nepal. It was reported that continual rains and returning monsoons are adding to the risk of further devastation of Nepal. Upon examining satellite data and after expert research these details were announced, said Clark.
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July 18, 2010 at 3:00 pm #83
I love this theme!
I have a question, though: Sometimes, I see a red frame around the front page cu3er slider during transitions from one image to another at http://carolinaelearning.com/ahs. Is there something I can do about that? (My images are already sized 920 X 420.)
— ArtJuly 19, 2010 at 3:50 am #29729
This is probably because you are using any kind of page zoom in your browser settings. if you set the zoom to 100% that red frame shouldn't display.July 19, 2010 at 2:00 pm #29730
Thank you for getting back to me, Kriesi. I appreciate your support.
Actually, I am seeing a red vertical bar to the right of the image at 100% zoom when I use the latest version of the Google Chrome browser. I do not see this when I use Firefox.
I would be grateful, of course, for any advice you could give me.
ArtJuly 20, 2010 at 9:16 am #29731
interesting. unfortunatley I am not sure if this is a theme issue or a browser problem. are you using the latest version of the theme that was uploaded when wordpress 3 was released?July 20, 2010 at 1:56 pm #29732
Thank you for responding. I know you do not have to do so and that you must be extremely busy.
Anyway… Yes, I am using the latest version of the theme, of WordPress and of the browser.
By the way, your English seems absolutely perfect, so I do not think this is an issue, but if it makes things a little easier or faster or more pleasant for you, please feel free to respond in German. My German is okay.
Thank you,
ArtJuly 21, 2010 at 10:44 am #29733
I am fine with english tanks ;)
you can try the following, but I am not sure if it helps. open style.css and change #featured, #featured:focus to read
#featured, #featured:focus {
outline:medium none;
padding:0 10px;
#featured object {
July 21, 2010 at 5:28 pm #29734
Thanks, again.
Made the suggested changes in style.css, but had no luck. In fact, I started seeing the same thing in Firefox, so I changed it back.
I really want to use this theme for our school site! I think it's great, except for this one little problem. (Just noticed that it is happening in Internet Explorer 8, too, but only on my first slide.)
Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
ArtJuly 21, 2010 at 6:00 pm #29735
OK, this is somehow related NOT to your code, but to image size. (I am humiliated.)
This is what I did:
1. Deleted all of the images I had been using.
2. Created an image of exactly 940pixels by 420 pixels and saved the same image three times as slide1.gif, slide1.png and slide1.jpg.
3. Uploaded all of them to my server.
4. Linked to each of them in the front page slider.
5. Browsed to my front page. No red border appeared.
I was sure that I had correctly sized all the images I had been using, but I must have made a mistake in one or two of them. The front page slider is working now in Firefox, Internet Explorer and in Chrome.
Sigh… As Albert Einstein famously said, "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
ArtJuly 22, 2010 at 8:36 am #29736
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Go read the Armorer's post today.
Victory in Iraq* Day, 22 November 2008 *(maybe)
Here on the right we don't all agree all the time and I like the thoughtful turn this post takes.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Victory In Iraq Day 22 NOV 2008
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- You cannot add "12ton Venom C-Series Electric log Splitter" to the cart because the product is out of stock.
The Venom Rapide T30 Log Splitter is here !
After stringent testing and development, the Venom Rapide T30 is finally here, the T30 is our MK4 version and features major performance improvements over the 2016 model.
Ideal for both professional and heavy domestic use, this machine is exceptionally fast and efficient!
With its two handled, one man operation, 30 tons of force is produced and dispatched in a 4 second splitting cycle.
This machine conforms to all current UK and European Safety Legislation.
Instead of hydraulics, the Venom Rapide uses kinetic energy. The unique kinetic power system consists of twin flywheels and a rack and pinion system, this is the source of the power and the speed that makes the Venom Rapide one of the fastest log splitters available in the world.
The two massive flywheels generate kinetic energy and their spinning weight is a force multiplier, accumulating energy generated by the Briggs and Stratton engine, then releasing it in a sudden burst.
You can pick the split logs up directly from the extra large built in steel work table.
With its super efficient 6.5 HP Briggs and Stratton RX950 Professional OHV engine you'll be splitting all day with the peace of mind offered by the up to 2 year Briggs and Stratton warranty!
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I've had one of these for 3 years and am amazed at it's capabilities. It's fast and will split most types of wood. It's not for the faint hearted though If it hits knots like in cypress avenue it will rebound very fast. Make sure you get out of the way. Let go of the handles. Very well engineered. Only problem I had was a return spring snapping then I lost it! I've processed about 100 tons with it
I bought this machine a couple of months ago ready for the post harvest logging frenzy. I had it out and put a few logs through it to see how it went on; and more to the point to see how I would go on with the machine, all seemed fine. Then came the first big day which we would have to split 4 big loads on the tractor tipping trailer. For many years I had used the Hydra-crack log splitter which had served me very well and I was hoping the new Venom was going to be worth the money? As it happens it was well worth the money for 2 very good reasons; 1 it was even faster than the Hydra-crack and so much easier on the back. We had a mixed load of timber, oak, ash, hawthorn, cherry and sycamore; all were split without any being put on the "to be chain sawed" pile. There was 1 small issue with the rack not returning, but that was down to user error and not greasing a bearing. Thanks Campbell for the over the phone advice. This machine gets 10 out of 10 from me and I am looking forward to splitting the next loads.


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About the project
LIVE means living now. SQUARE states the living here.
LIVE SQUARE is the central area of Vilnius where life and innovations are vibrantly growing and cultural lives of modern city residents take place. This space awakes a sleeping part of Gediminas Avenue and opens it for active life, work and stay – here and now. LIVE SQUARE brings a dynamic and educated community, and inspires to invest in knowledge, ideas and people. Their interconnection.
LIVE SQUARE appreciates the present moment but it does not forget the past and is not afraid of the future. On the contrary, it took over everything that was the best in the past and now it lives in the future flair by experiencing the present moment. LIVE SQUARE is the only place in Vilnius which organically connects offices, shops, residential houses and tourist attractions.
LIVE SQUARE have opened its doors in 2019. Here located Hilton Garden Inn hotel (7,000 sq. m), a business centre with commercial premises (6,800 sq. m) and a residential house (4,700 sq. m) with 88 apartments.
Urban vision is to create a modern and city-oriented integrated complex for work, recreation and living. The completion of the urban area of this part of the city creates an active and viable environment enriching the centre of Vilnius with its architecture, public spaces, residents and businesses.
A covered passage is being installed in Dainava Street, where the main entrances to the hotel, business centre, shops and restaurants are. On the northern side, the passage spreads into an open public space towards Gediminas Avenue. This central part is like a gateway to the whole complex with its central public space covered with a light and graceful roof.
The facade construction materiality consists of a facade system of glass-aluminium structures with natural stone plates and aluminium composite hinges. Windows and show-windows are divisible by vertical pilasters emphasizing the height and elegance of a building. The roofs of the buildings are landscaped and used for terraces which open the panorama of a central part of the city.
The team of architects: Povilas Čepaitis, Dainius Čepurna, Valdemaras Bučys, Linda Šeženytė, Žilvinas Urbas and other members of UNITECTUS Group contributing to the project development.
"Hilton Garden Inn" hotel
The first 4-star Hotel HILTON GARDEN INN in Lithuania have opened in LIVE SQUARE. 7,000 sq. m building have 164 hotel rooms equipped upon the international HILTON trademark standard.
The hotel is open to Lithuanian and foreign guests who are an integral part of LIVE SQUARE open space. The hotel have a gym and a restaurant with an outdoor terrace, as well as 300 sq. m conference centre.
Living in LIVE SQUARE means being a part of a city and merging with it. In the morning, you are able to witness the rise and shine of Gediminas Avenue, and in the evening, when coming from work you can spend some time in a cafeteria and see the sun go down with one more beautiful day in the city centre.
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There are tons of Korean restaurants in the metro right now that offer dishes at cheaper prices. So what's so good with Namoo House that you should pay them a visit? Their quality meats.
Other people don't understand the fuss about Korean BBQ restos, but I, on the other hand, just can't get enough. I've been to traditional ones (a place called Suwon Galbi in Calamba started it all for me back in 2011), those unlimited samgyupsal ones and some relatively upscale ones, and I just had to join this foodie meet-up because Namoo House is on the premium end of the scale.
The interiors were amazing. A whole wall of empty soju bottles, comfy couches, hanging polished copper exhausts and there were trees inside! The lighting was kind of dim, which is fine with me because it gives a more relaxed vibe (and too much brightness gives me migraines). The color scheme was beautiful, it all came together. Namoo House BGC, I've learned, was the first international franchise of Maple Tree House in South Korea (look them up, they're pretty well-known!) They just had to change the name because 'Maple' was already taken by another local food franchise.
By the way, I noticed they used 2 different types of grills for the pork and the beef. It was explained to us that it was because beef was harder to cook than pork, the beef grill looked more like a big mesh so the meat had more exposure to heat, while the pork grill had slits. You can just tell that they take their meats and the preparations seriously.
We were served the following dishes: Bibimbap, Special Jumbo Beef Rib Soup, Woo Samgyup, Korean Japchae, Aged USDA Prime Rib-Eye, their Kurobota Pork Belly and their Marinated Boneless Short Ribs. The other dishes were good (+1 to the Bibimbap!) but of course, it's all going to be about the meat!
The Kurobota Pork Belly was delish. I love pork and this was definitely able to satisfy my samgyupsal cravings! The meat, though without any marinade, tasted fresh and was really tender. We were assisted in cooking this and we just watched with gusto while the beautiful meat turned glistening brown. It just had the right amount of fat trimming, enough to indulge my appetite for something fatty and greasy. So so good.
The Aged USDA Prime Rib-Eye was cooked medium well -- and I hate to say this but if you want to try Namoo House and is under a budget, you can skip the pork and go for this instead (and my favorite that I'll get into in a bit!) It was really juicy, flavorful and tender and we were all like little kids watching and anticipating the meat turn at the grill!
Lastly, my favorite out of everything, the Marinated Boneless Short Ribs. It was soaked in a fruit concoction (evident was the pineapple) so it had that savory-smokey with a hint of sweet taste. The outside of the meat caramelized into a beautiful and appetizing shade of brown after cooking and it was just divine! The meat was melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Just fireworks. It's certainly at the top of my list now for the best meat I've ever had in my life.
Overall, great dining experience at Namoo House! With the wonderful ambiance, great service and truly, the best and quality meats. Added bonus was I didn't ended up smelling like burnt charcoal afterwards! Also, don't forget to drink soju while you're there! Gomawo, Namoo House!
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It seems appropriate that National Volunteer Week occurs in April - because just like April showers that bring May flowers, volunteers help organizations like Project MANA blossom.
Project MANA's volunteer & FACE (Food and Companionship Exchange) coordinator, Andrea, celebrated our volunteers, who like the US Postal Service brave snow, rain, wind, sun and cold, to support our 4x weekly mobile distributions, provide other emergency hunger relief services, help in our warehouse to prepare for food distribution and so much more! Project MANA literally could not feed our community members without our volunteers. THANK YOU!
Andrea gave each volunteer a package of wildflower seeds with words of gratitude, With each seed package, Andrea asked each volunteer why they volunteer for Project MANA. Some of their responses really made us smile and we hope they make you smile too.
If you are interested in getting involved with Project MANA as a volunteer; we have a variety of opportunities to fit your skills and time availability - please contact us!
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Thursday, May 26, 2016
Tools for the Hope-Givers! - Sue Badeau
When children are abused, neglected or experience the trauma of domestic violence, community violence, bullying, school shootings, natural disasters or the loss of a parent, the pain, grief and loss impacts their development, relationships, behaviors and ability to learn. Parents, caregivers, community volunteers and professionals need information, resources and most especially tools that will help them to provide safety, healing and hope for these precious children.
I traverse the country many times each year providing workshops to parents, caregivers, social workers, educators, judges, lawyers and church leaders about the impact of trauma on children and how they can serve as bridges of hope for these youngsters. In my trainings, we begin by reviewing the science which helps us to understand the very real changes that occur in the brain, body and spirit when trauma occurs.
I believe that the information and tools that I share, when applied with compassion and consistency, can be life-changing for both the adults and the children involved. Every time I speak, people ask me, "Do you have a book with all of this information?"
For years, my answer was, "Not yet." This spring, I can begin to answer, "Yes, here it is!"
I wish I would have had this resource when I was raising my children and for this reason, I am so passionate about getting this out there and making it available to parents and caregivers who need this help.
The Amazon link to both Sue's ebook and paperback "Bridges of Hope" is:http://www.amazon.com/Building-Bridges-Hope-Chelsea-Badeau/dp/1622085930/ref=la_B00EHZ95CS_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1464275915&sr=1-3
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If you're not already slightly obsessed with your company's CRO metrics, you probably will be soon. CRO, also known by its longer nomenclature, conversion rate optimization is a key measurement of your marketing efforts and in most cases, your company's overall performance. Valve+Meter vice president of marketing, Matt Tyner explains conversion rate optimization as, "a process where we increase the overall number of website visitors who raise their hand and take an action showing interest in a product or service, resulting in a conversion for our clients."
Not all conversions look the same. Let's say, for example, you are an online shoe company. Your conversion qualification might be purchasing a pair of shoes through an e-commerce website. However, if you are an engineering consulting firm, a conversion could entail filling out a form on your website to request a follow-up consultation. Different actions and both are still conversions.
Conversions can be tiered. As a conversion rate optimization strategy is put in place, most marketers will look at a varied mix of conversion metrics to measure their performance toward key business objectives, which might be their primary goal (i.e.,the sale or the request for a consultation) as well as:
- Ancillary purchases
- Lead generation
- User/List sign up
- App download
- Any other measurable action that moves a web visitor further into your funnel
In the shoe company example, their top tier conversion metric is likely making an online purchase while they may also look at second-tier conversion rates such as email newsletter signup, adding a product to favorites or joining their rewards program.
There's a fairly simple formula. Your overall website conversion rate can be calculated using the following equation:
- Overall Website Conversion Rate = (Number of conversions/number of website visitors) x 100
You'll need a few tools to measure your conversion rate optimization activities. Although virtually hundreds of platforms exist, a few core tools will be needed to drill down on Conversion Rate Optimization. Following are some to add to your CRO toolbox:
- Web Analytics – Google Analytics is the most widely used tool for this function.
- A/B Testing Platforms – A minimum level of web traffic will be required to perform statistically valid A/B tests.
- UI/UX Tracking Tools – Gain insight into your user experience with tools such as heat maps, pop-up visitor feedback surveys, user testing initiatives, etc.
Spending time and resources on conversion rate optimization is vital to your business, here's why:
- It's estimated that 4 out of 10 shoppers purchase via online channels only.
- Internet behavior has evolved so that many visitors will not enter your site from its homepage.
- It's also estimated that browsers spend 15 seconds on a page before moving on, if the page does not grab their attention.
CRO is key to understanding what makes your customers tick and ultimately take a desired action. Without conversion rate optimization, you're left with assumptions and educated guesses that may or may not be accurate. Another downfall of not engaging in CRO is as your market changes, you will be slow to pivot without key, real-time insights that CRO provides.
Getting started with a conversion rate optimization strategy and implementation can be complicated and may feel overwhelming. Working with an experienced partner is an excellent option. Valve+Meter specializes in assisting its clients with development or improvement upon their CRO strategy.
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Blog Candy Contest!
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Cute pictures and I'm gonna take a wild guess at the paper pack and say Blue Ribbon.ReplyDelete
Aweee I miss those days she looks great!!!!!
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I would totally use the Stardust paper pack with these pictures - after all, she is your little star!ReplyDelete
I forgot to guess I think its Emporium!!!ReplyDelete
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I think it is Animal Cookies :D The pictures AND your daughter are adorable and I had another guess, but this just totally rocks.ReplyDelete
Tough call!! Thoise are some great guesses (and would have been mine as well!) So I'll go totally out there with color and say Bella. I ALMOST said Route 66, but changed whn I saw the patterns up close. :)
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DPF Bans Professor James H. Fetzer: The Rationale.
The Oswald Innocence Campaign, in their own words, is "a gathering of researchers, and concerned individuals, committed to spreading the truth that Lee Harvey Oswald was the "Man in the Doorway" in the famous photo, by Ike Altgens, which thereby exonerates Oswald of having shot at President Kennedy. In this case, a picture really is worth a million words, since it trumps the massive media effort to the contrary. We are taking a stand for what, upon close examination, the photo clearly reveals and cannot be denied by rational thinking people. The founding of the OIC marks a sea change in JFK research. A new breed of JFK researcher has emerged. Nevertheless, there are those on the internet, such S.V. Anderson and other "lone gunman" shills, who comb internet forums and cannot quite figure out why I, and others, of this new breed of conspiracy theorist, are so persistent and will not be silenced. The moment for the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth has come."
As research on the Deep Politics Forum and elsewhere has demonstrated, the photograph known as Altgens 6 is simply incapable of being used as "proof" that Lee Harvey Oswald was standing in a doorway on the streets of Dealy Plaza, and thus could not have been on the sixth floor shooting at President Kennedy. There is not enough "information" in the image to make the definitive judgement claimed by Fetzer and co. The claim also contradicts the most reliable witness evidence, which places Oswald in the vicinity of the Book Store's coke machine.
However, more fundamentally, such analysis of Altgens 6 is entirely irrelevant to Oswald's innocence. Decades of research into the life of Lee Harvey Oswald, into the circles in which he moved, into the plots prior to the assassination, into the nature of the deep political coverup after the assassination, and into the real historical context of JFK's presidency, expose the claim that "a picture really is worth a million words" as crude disinformation.
This promotion of "Oswald in the doorway" as the smoking gun that proves Oswald's innocence is deeply disturbing, as it will inevitably be shown as a massively overstated interpretation of the available evidence and thus tarnish the efforts of the entire research community.
Indeed, why is it that just before the 50th anniversary of the public slaughter of JFK, Fetzer and co announce the ridiculous vehicle known as the "Oswald Innocence Campaign"?
It feels more media stunt than serious research effort, and perhaps belongs in the faux and ephemeral sphere of the Blair Witch Project - an Oswald Innocence Project to entertain and titillate the masses.
We, the founders and owners of DPF, are deeply suspicious.
Here is how it is likely to play out.
MSM will be delighted to invite the sexily named Oswald Innocence Campaign members into newsrooms and onto anniversary documentaries. MSM will be delighted precisely because they know this supposed smoking gun, the interpretation of Altgens 6 as proof that Oswald was in the doorway, can be demolished in a moment. The claim can be demolished because the research community, of which DPF is a part, has already destroyed it.
Fundamentally, Altgens 6 cannot support the weight of interpretation placed upon it by the OIC.
End result: MSM has its cake and eats it. The self-proclaimed "Conspiracy Theorists" of the OIC are invited to make their best case, they put forward Altgens 6, MSM feigns interest then destroys the argument without raising so much as a sweat. And thus the meme that "you can't trust a Conspiracy Theorist to get anything right" is reinforced.
The circus continues.
The show goes on.
Fetzer and co chirp: "The founding of the OIC marks a sea change in JFK research. A new breed of JFK researcher has emerged."
Indeed. An incredibly stupid breed.
For some time, the founders and owners of DPF have been dismayed at the declining quality of Jim Fetzer's research in all deep political areas. The ludicrous and thoroughly debunked "Oswald in the doorway" theory is the final provocation.
We, the founders and owners of DPF, remain committed to shining light into the dark and shadowy reaches of deep political structures.
We also remain committed to exposing disinformation publicly, in stark daylight.
Once disinformation has been exposed, we will refuse to allow DPF to be used for the purposes of propaganda or Sunsteinian psy ops.
After reflection and discussion, we have decided upon the following courses of action:
i) to lock the "Oswald in the Doorway" thread, so it is not open to further comment. However, it will remain online in the interests of public education and exposure of the theory's total lack of credibility;
ii) to ban Jim Fetzer, as we have now concluded, with sadness, that his self-proclaimed "Conspiracy Theories" are the very worst examples of that discredited form, causing only damage to legitimate, considered, rigorous research.


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Macadoodles also offers a huge selection of seasonal beers, from the great offerings by Sam Adams and Blue Moon to Leinenkugel. What better says summer than a Leinenkugel Summer Shandy?
Planning a get-together where a six-pack or a case simply won't do? The Craft Beer Experts at Macadoodles can help you with your party plans, whether you're just hanging with the guys or planning a wedding, tailgate party or class reunion. We carry a great selection of kegs—Crafts, Domestic, Imports—and Macadoodles® even stocks European-style tapers, all with the idea of making everything simpler for you, our customer. For Kegs, our Craft Beer Experts recommend you contact Macadoodles® in advance to assure availability.
Keep coming back, because Macadoodles® has new beers arriving weekly. And we welcome special orders. If your favorite beer isn't already on our shelves we'll order it for you. That's part of the Macadoodles® Customer Service guarantee. For you beer drinkers who enjoy drinking from a glass, Macadoodles ® carries Spiegelau glassware.
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Thursday, March 12, 2015
Tribute: Sir Terry Pratchett (1948-2015)
When I was in high school and college, there were several really good used book stores in the area. They were a haven for me – a place where I could get a lot of books for not much cash and even trade in what I had for credit.
It was on a search through the shelves of one of my favorite haunts that I happened upon a slim volume by the title of "Sourcery." It was likely the strange spelling of the word that first caught my attention. When I pulled it from the shelf, things got even stranger. The cover featured an inexplicable picture of a sort of addled looking wizard and an orangutan. For a buck, I couldn't resist adding it to my stack. I just had to see what it was about.
That's how my 25-year-long love affair with Sir Terry Pratchett began.
I read the short book in one sitting, laughing out loud for nearly the whole thing. The adventures of Rincewind the "wizzard," the orangutan Librarian patrolling his domain, the walking and sentient Luggage. It was all completely absurd, but at the same time incredibly smart and inventive. I knew immediately that I had to explore this strange Discworld more.
The next several years of my life were spent collecting a library of Pratchett's already considerable at that point works on the Disc. (The count now stands at 41, including a final Tiffany Aching novel scheduled for release this year.)
I found a world of wild characters that I loved to read about: The Witches of Lancre; the men, women and assorted other members of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch; and of course, my personal favorite character, Death.
Almost all of the denizens of Pratchett's Discworld were delightful in their own way, but how could you not love his version of Death? During my earliest readings of the books, I always looked forward to the brief scenes where Death appeared. Pratchett's death is made of equal parts philosophy and snark, though the latter part is delivered, fittingly, as dry as a bag of bones.
I was thrilled when I discovered "Mort" and "Reaper Man," which remain two of my favorite Pratchett novels – both of which revolved around Death and his strange family.
It's no surprise, then, that Death played a big role in one of my other favorite Discworld novels, "Soul Music." Since music is one of my other passions in life, I loved the book with all of its references and inside jokes.
But as much as I love those, one Discworld book stands above all others for me – "The Truth," released in 2000. When you ask someone for a recommendation on Pratchett, that's not one of the titles you're likely to get in response. Unless you're talking to me, that is. It's a very personal book for me, where the zany, wacky world of the Disc collided with my own.
I spent nearly 20 years as a journalist, and I was in the heart of my career in that field when this book came out. The story of William de Worde and the Ankh-Morpork Times hit surprisingly close to home for me. Pratchett's satire of the newspaper business was sharp and funny, mainly because it contained so much, well, truth. Even though I have quite happily bid the newspaper business goodbye, "The Truth" still holds a special place in my heart.
Like most fans, I was saddened a few years back when I learned that Sir Pterry had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It signaled to us all that the tales of the Discworld would soon come to an end. I was saddened more deeply on Thursday when I discovered that he had passed away at the age of 66, bringing a finality to that realization.
Of course, Pratchett wrote many other books, off the Disc. Many of those I enjoyed, particularly "Good Omens," his collaboration with Neil Gaiman – two of my favorite authors together. But for myself, and many other fans, Discworld will be his lasting legacy – a series of books that brought us much joy and laughter, but also much food for thought.
Though I mourn the loss of Sir Pterry and his wit, after all of those memorable scenes of Death's arrival, I'm sure he wrote the best one on Thursday. I'm left wondering what exactly their conversation might have been like. Now that's something I'd like to read.
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Mara Vera was founded with a desire to bring modern design with sustainability into our daily lives. Social responsibility and environmental sustainability are at the heart of what we do. We collaborate with master artisans in Gujarat and Rajasthan and work with locally sourced materials to deliver high quality, hand made textiles.
We measure our success in the number of artisans we are able to support.
We invest 5% of proceeds from every sale in the development of the local artisan communities.
All Mara Vera textiles are hand woven on pit-looms and hand block printed with natural and azo free dyes. We hope you enjoy wearing our textiles as much as we enjoyed making them.
Weaving process
The long process of pit-loom weaving begins with preparing the warp yarns on a wooden frame. More than Eight thousand locally sourced cotton yarns are manually wrapped around the wooden pegs by Babu's wife Gauri which takes her up to five days to complete.
The prepared warp yearns are then manually treated with wheat starch to make them stiff and smooth enough to withstand the rigour of weaving, a process known as sizing. The natural starched cotton warps are then stretched on the loom towards the weaver on one side and the other end is tide in a neat bundle.
Carefully selected silk yarns are used as the weft which are filled onto bobbins using a hand charkha to achieve the highest quality lustre and feel.
Both cotton and silk yarns are carefully woven together by our master weaver Babu to create our signature cotton silk scarf.
Each Mara Vera scarf takes up to three to four days to weave.
Based on the design and the dimensions for the print each wooden block is hand carved by our master block maker Maniram and his son Amit.
While the wooden blocks are being carved our master printer Arvind prepares the scarves for the printing process by rolling them into small tubelike bundles to be soaked in hot water. This process helps to remove the access wheat starch used during warping.
The scarves are soaked in hot water for around two hours to prepare the yarns to absorb the natural dyes and minerals used during the printing process. The scarves are then dipped into a Harda paste also know as black myrobalan seed paste. Pale yellow tinted scarves are laid under the Indian sun to dry.
Pomegranate peels, Marigold flowers, Madder roots, jaggery, horseshoe nails, gaur gum, red kasis, natural minerals are some of the sources used to create dyes used for printing Mara Vera scarves.
Our master printer Arvind and his team doing their magic! The wooden blocks are dipped into natural dye paste and carefully put on to the textiles with a thumping sound.
Block printed scarves are unpinned and left to dry under the sun.
After a week long process the scarves are finally ready. They will be taken for a thorough wash once baked under the sun and fully dry.


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