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The start of fall. Halloween. Thanksgiving. Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Christmas. Hanukkah. Yalda. Kwanzaa. This time is a busy, hectic season for social media influencers like yourself and the brands you work with.
And speaking of brands: If you've noticed a big influx of influencer campaigns and media requests during this time, you're in good company. November and December account for nearly a third of all shopping revenue, reports Adept marketing, and more than 90% of shoppers say they research their shopping online.
E-commerce and influencer marketing aside, these months are also the time when your followers are seeking to engage with seasonally relevant material that keeps them in the festive, cozy, seasonal mood.
Amidst all this hubbub, who has time to source seasonally relevant posts and come up with new ideas! Don't get your mistletoe in a knot. Use this guide as a cheat sheet for coming up with new seasonal ideas.
1. Make a Bare-Bones Game Plan
Use your calendar app on your phone or computer and throw together a quick sketch of the important holidays and seasonal dates that you want to focus on.
Think outside the holidays too, and you'll find unexpected inspiration and ideas for content. For example, did you know that November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month, and that December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month? Here's a list of the different monthly themes throughout the year.
Sketching out the dates can help to give you a nice bird's eye view of what's coming around the corner. It can also help you to stay organized as brands begin requesting partnerships with you.
2. Think Emotional
The fall and winter season is rich in stories, emotions, legacy, and warmth. It's a time where people celebrate their loved ones and friends, and let their inner child play a little bit more. Embrace this angle in your posts and always think about ways to connect with your audience on an emotional level.
An easy way to do this is to ask yourself the following questions:
- What's one thing about this season that makes people laugh?
- What's one thing about this season that makes them feel sentimental?
- What's one thing about this season that kids love and that adults want to return to?
- What's one thing about this season that pulls on someone's heartstrings?
Look for human-interest content that's both emotional and very relatable, and use that as a springboard for thematic posts and photos.
3. Answer the Seasonal Need
You're not the only one drowning in office parties, holiday planning, and family visiting. Your audience is feeling the seasonal pressure, too. Now is the perfect time to establish your authority and leadership in your social media niche.
In your niche, what is your audience struggling with during the holidays? What are they searching for? What do they need this season?
For example, if you're a vegan food blogger, you might spring for the seasonal theme of festive meals that take 30 minutes or less to prepare. If you're a stylist, you might begin to share easy design hacks to quickly make your home cozy and Christmas-like in a flash. Take your niche approach, apply it to the holiday dates or themes that you identified in Step 1, and work back from that!
Blurb Books is a great example. They know that people always struggle to find the perfect gift, so they created a branded hashtag, pulled in some seasonal sentimentality (see Step 2 above) and began sharing gift ideas.
4. Show Off the Behind-the-Scenes Process
From staging a product shoot to making a holiday wreath, it's a great time to engage with your audience and share how crazy the holiday season is. Your audience will totally understand and it will make you more relatable while entertaining your followers.
From Snapchat to Instagram Stories to Facebook Live, get whimsical. Crazy. Cozy. Happy. And invite your audience along for the ride.
5. Steal the Idea
There's an old proverb that there's nothing new under the sun. Some of the best artists look at other artists for inspiration, and the same is true for social media marketing and social media posts. Take a look at some of your favorite brands and influencers. How are they celebrating the season? What seasonal activities or ideas are they sharing?
Then take that general concept, apply it to your own niche, and put your own personal spin on it. If you're a vegan blogger who sees everyone obsessing over pumpkin spice lattes, share a pumpkin spice plant-based smoothie idea. If you're a travel blogger and see people talking about saving money for the holidays, share your cost-saving travel tips.
And whatever you do, don't forget to take some time off this season to relax and reconnect with yourself and with others.
Want to work with brands who need seasonal content? Join #ThePaidCrew community and start working with world-class brands.
By day, Josh Duvauchelle is the co-founder of Frey Union, a marketing firm in Vancouver, BC. By night, he's a health and wellness coach featured in Teen Vogue, Men's Journal, Shape, Men's Fitness, and more. Find him on Instagram under @joshduv. Josh is a member of #ThePaidCrew editorial team.


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On Tuesday, the 21st of April, the Old Men of the Mountain me at Mrs. K's Restaurant in Middleburgh where the OFs (who the wives kick out of the house so they can have some peace) gather to complain.
One item that has been on the OFs agenda for complaints is burning barrels in the country. In most towns there is a ban on burning barrels. Middleburgh had a prime example of why the banning of burning barrels is important, and necessary. Just south of Middleburgh is Huntersland and on Sunday, the 19th of April, a fire in a burn barrel got out of hand, and 80 acres of woods was eventually burned because of it. It would have been far worse if the fire departments responding did not get that blaze under control. It took 12 fire companies to complete the task of corralling this fire. Some of the OFs, particularly those that actually live in Huntersland, were with the second truck there. These OFs spent the whole day fighting that fire; the wind made this quite a challenge. At one time they thought they would have to evacuate a couple of homes on top of the mountain but all the work these people did in fighting the fire and the extreme effort these VOLUNTEERS put out had it under control and it was not necessary to evacuate anyone.
The rains of Monday night were a big help all the way around. The woods were becoming prone to fires because they were so dry. One OF reported that while Conesville was aiding in fighting this fire, they had calls that two fires had broken out in their own fire district. This is a good example of first responders, and volunteers in "Volunteer" fire companies demanding much more respect than is given by many people. These "volunteers" don't demand anything, they are our neighbors, brothers and sisters, and it is just what they do. Some day the family they save may be their own.
It never ceases to amaze this scribe at what transpires around the breakfast tables when the OMOTM are gathered. One OF that we have mentioned in previous columns has a serious health problem and is unable to walk. With his insurance running out he will not be able to remain in the facility he is in where he is getting the physical therapy he needs. This OF has a full size van as a vehicle which was his means of transportation before his problem set in.
OK! That sets up the following scene. Some of the OFs go and play cards with the OF that requires the therapy and they were discussing his plight of transportation while playing cards and the probability that he will require a lift van to get in and out to go to therapy. They were talking with the OF in the facility about the possibility that he might need another van, or else try to obtain one of those lifts that goes out the back installed in his current vehicle.
When this conversation was repeated at the breakfast this morning one OF pipes up, "Ya know I have one of those lifts, brand new and complete with wiring, in my garage. If someone here knows how to install it, he can have it."
You never know when the OFs that collect things are going to have just the thing another OF will need. If one OF needs a siren, another OF will have one. This scribe has mentioned these types of scenarios before, but this has to be one of the better ones. Who would expect someone to require a wheelchair lift, and another one who happens to be in on the conversation have a wheelchair lift just laying around. Go figure!
The follow-up will be to see if all this comes to pass. This will be a win-win for all involved. The OF that needs the lift will have a lift and his life may be much better for it. The OF that has the lift (for no apparent reason other than the opportunity came up) was given it while he was picking up other items he bought at an estate sale. The OF that now has the lift will have more space to store his unusual, and so far, great finds. To many of the OFs the Lord has his hand in the pot from who knows when to wind up who knows where when it will be needed.
At another location at the same table there was a discussion on the blood connection of a couple of the OFs. The OFs had just discussed cemeteries, and now they are on the same hallowed ground only with a different take ─ this was taking names from old burial records and matching them to tombstones. One OF brought in the records and it included the genealogy and photos of tombstones and the burial records.
The OFs for the most part are the type of people that respect what has gone on in the past and who the OFs are and how they got here. Most are the keeper type. Then there are the type of people who if they don't need or use it in ten days out it goes. There is no junk, or collectibles here, but the OFs have found that quite often the early chuckers depend a lot on the keepers, or pickers, or the 'some day I will have a use for that' type of OF.
The OFs believe in the barter system, and if you have nothing to barter with, either stuff, time or talent, you are in trouble in this group.
The OFs that found room at the tables in Mrs. K's Restaurant, in Middleburgh, were: Frank Pauli, Harold Guest, Dick Ogsbury, Chuck Aleseio, Mark Traver, Glenn Patterson, Steve Kelly, Henry Witt, John Rossmann, Miner Stevens, Karl Remmers, George Washburn, Robie Osterman, Otis Lawyer, Roger Shafer, Roger Chapman, Lou Schenck, Jack Norray, Bob Benninger, Bob Fink, Don Wood, Warren Willsey, Mike Willsey, Gerry Chartier, Elwood Vanderbilt, Gill Zabel, Harold Grippen, Jim Rissacher, and me.

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In the Kitchen with Vincent Price
Posted by Kimberly Lindbergs on October 24, 2013
This post is part of my month-long celebration of Vincent Price–TCM's October Star of the Month. For further reading see Vincent Price Takes Center Stage, Vincent Price's Small Screen Successes and Vincent Price & Gene Tierney: A Doomed Romance.
Since moving to the Napa Valley–one of America's premiere 'foodie' capitols–three years ago I've been trying to teach myself how to cook. Decades of city apartment living had turned me into a takeout junkie and I could barely remember how to put a proper sandwich together. Why bother when you have a great Italian deli just a block away? So far my cooking adventures have yielded mixed results but I'm always on the lookout for new recipes and cooking ideas so I recently turned to Vincent Price for inspiration.
Vincent Price Takes Center Stage
Posted by Kimberly Lindbergs on October 4, 2013
This month marks the 20th anniversary of the death of one of my favorite actors; the remarkable Vincent Price. Vincent Price also happens to be TCM's Star of the Month and every Thursday throughout October viewers can tune in to see him in a wide-variety of films that showcase his exceptional talents. I can't think of many other actors I'd like to spend the hallowed month of October with so I'm going to devote the next four weeks to the "Crown Prince of Horror." To kick start my informal tribute to Vincent Price I thought I'd take a look back at his early stage career in New York working with Orson Welles and the legendary Mercury Theatre.
Julie Harris 1925-2013: "And we who walk here, walk alone."
Posted by Kimberly Lindbergs on August 29, 2013
My earliest memory of Julie Harris stems from an unplanned late night viewing of THE HAUNTING (1963). I was home alone and sulking about having to take orders from a teenage babysitter who was just a few years older than me. Much to my delight, the babysitter had very little interest in what I was doing and she spent the entire evening smoking cigarettes with her boyfriend on the back porch. I had the television all to myself so I eagerly planted my behind just a few feet away from the screen and started flipping channels until I stumbled across a black and white movie. I knew from experience that if I came across a black and white movie playing on TV late at night it was probably a horror film so I settled in for the long haul with some sugary snacks and quickly found myself engrossed in THE HAUNTING. This moody supernatural thriller absolutely terrified me but I couldn't turn it off and the film immediately became a fright filled favorite. A few years later I read the book it was based on and got the opportunity to see the movie again and again thanks to the wonder of home video. And when I finally caught a screening of it at a revival theater in the early '90s my profound appreciation of Robert Wise's film only grew. But I never forgot how THE HAUNTING made me feel during that first accidental viewing. It set my teeth on edge, made my blood run cold and left my young heart in tatters. And a large part of that was due to Julie Harris' unforgettable portrayal of the doomed Eleanor "Nellie, my Nell" Lance.
Lon Chaney Jr. – Lady Killer
Posted by Kimberly Lindbergs on April 11, 2013
I recently set aside some time to watch all six of Universal's Inner Sanctum Mystery films starring Lon Chaney Jr. Seeing these relatively short (60-67 minute) B-movies back to back over a couple of days was a joy and I found new things to admire and appreciate about the film's leading man. But afterward I made the mistake of scouring through various film books and poking around websites looking for background information about the movies and I really shouldn't have bothered. What I found angered me, then it depressed me and finally it just made me sad so I decided to share my frustration with you, dear readers.
"It's my blood. I gave it to you."
Posted by Kimberly Lindbergs on November 1, 2012
Unlike some of my fellow Morlocks who often express their disappointment in modern horror films (I'm winking at my good pal Greg Ferrara who recently complained about the lack of good ghost movies) I happen to think we're currently undergoing an impressive horror film renaissance that's largely being ignored or has gone unappreciated. While Hollywood continues to pummel us all with over-hyped, self-conscious and all too predictable and derivative movies like CABIN IN THE WOODS, Tim Burton's recent DARK SHADOWS remake or the ongoing SAW and PARANORMAL ACTIVITY series, independent or smaller budgeted films made in Europe, Britain, Asia and Australia as well as the US are exploring new ground and turning the genre on its head.
Unfortunately these films rarely make it into US theaters outside of New York or Los Angeles so horror fans like myself are forced to wait until they're released on DVD to see them. It can take years for some of these movies to find an appreciative audience and in today's fast-paced world they all too often get overshadowed by lesser films with larger advertising budgets. A great example of this ongoing problem is the popular TWILIGHT franchise, which has gotten an unprecedented amount of press here in the US while the most interesting and innovative vampire films are being made outside the country and include the highly acclaimed Swedish production LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (2008) as well as Chan-wook Park's Korean horror opus THIRST (2009) and Claire Denis' French thriller TROUBLE EVERY DAY (2001).
Terror by Telephone
Posted by Susan Doll on October 29, 2012
Not only do I still have a landline, but my primary phone is a bright red Western Electric desk phone, Model 2500, made between 1968 and 1983. That makes my red phone 20 to 35 years old, and the sound is still clear and true. I paid five dollars for it in a second-hand store. It is part of the décor of my office—an item with weight and presence. I wouldn't take the next five generations of iPhones for it. My Western Electric 2500 doesn't twitter, beep, laugh, play the latest tune, or make baby noises. When I get a call, my phone rings loudly with authority, forcefulness, and sometimes alarm. My phone is the type used in horror films by unseen evil-doers, violent psychopaths, and even ordinary murderous husbands who want to menace innocent characters.
The Children Are Watching
Posted by Kimberly Lindbergs on March 29, 2012
The term 'auteur' is rarely associated with Jack Clayton. When critics and film scholars refer to the British director by name they usually describe him as being a "talented craftsman" or "skilled technician." Credit for the extraordinary look and feel of Clayton's best work is too often attributed to the skilled cinematographers (Freddie Francis, Oswald Morris, Douglas Slocombe, etc.) or screenwriters (Truman Copote, Harold Pinter, Francis Ford Coppola, etc.) that he teamed-up with but the director's own vision is paramount. Andrew Sarris famously said that, "The only Clayton constant is impersonality." But with only a handful of films in Clayton's oeuvre I find it easy to link them together through their literary ambitions, parallel themes and stylistic directing choices. And of course there's the remarkable performances he was able to extract from his actors. Clayton was particularly adept at directing women. Under his watchful eye renowned talents like Simone Signoret, Deborah Kerr, Anne Bancroft, Mia Farrow and Maggie Smith gifted us with some of their most memorable roles.
Three Cases of Murder and One Uncredited Director
Posted by Kimberly Lindbergs on January 26, 2012
I love a good horror anthology so you can imagine how thrilled I was when I recently sat down to watch THREE CASES OF MURDER (1955) for the first time. This unusual British film seems to have gone relatively unnoticed by numerous horror film historians and if it does warrant a mention it's usually dismissed without much afterthought. But with a cast that includes Orson Welles and a segment directed by one of Britain's first female directors (Wendy Toye), THREE CASES OF MURDER stands out as a wonderful example of early British horror cinema that rivals the highly acclaimed anthology DEAD OF NIGHT (1945).
All Aboard the HORROR EXPRESS!
Posted by Kimberly Lindbergs on November 10, 2011
It's hard to imagine that there are any seasoned horror film fans that haven't seen or at least heard of Eugenio Martin's HORROR EXPRESS (1972). It often gets a mention in widely read books about horror movies. And many questionable companies out to make a quick buck have released this surprisingly entertaining Spanish/British production on video and DVD over the years but the quality was always lacking. The one minor exception was Image Entertainment, which made HORROR EXPRESS part of their impressive EuroShock Collection in 2000 but even their DVD was sub-par. Thankfully Severin Films has stepped up to plate to restore this cult classic in all of its bloody widescreen glory.
Here's to the Horror Film: A Measure of Our Times
Posted by Susan Doll on October 31, 2011
I have the unenviable task of wrapping up the Morlocks' week-long blogathon devoted to horror. Actually, most of us jumped the gun and wrote on horror movies or related subjects even before the blogathon began. I wish I were clever enough to offer an insightful summary or, at least, a show-stopping list of terrific horror movies, but I don't think I can surpass the articles and lists already posted. Looking back over the blog topics for October, we covered everything from Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein to non-horror movies that are horrific to specific films that touched us for personal reasons, such as Voices and the The Hypnotic Eye. Along the way, we speculated on the meaning of monsters, questioned standard interpretations of classics, and drew attention to sound as a technique of terror. Our observations and interpretations speak volumes about the depth and breadth of horror, and I tip my hat to my fellow Morlocks for their insightful explorations of the genre. I conclude our blogathon by offering some thoughts on a genre that cinephiles tend to embrace, though mainstream movie-goers seldom take it seriously.
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Nearly 19 million Americans suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), or chronic heartburn that strikes two or more days per week, despite treatment and diet changes.
Heartburn and acid regurgitation into the mouth are common symptoms of GERD. Here are some less common signs you may not know about:
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- Chest pain, most often after eating
Patients fed into the stomach via gastrostomy tube are at risk for GERD, especially those confined to a bed. While many drugs are available and routinely used to treat reflux, such as antacids, H2 receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors, other modifications may be made to minimize the symptoms of reflux associated with feedings.
- Elevate the head of the bed to at least 6 inches, or 30-45 degrees
- Encourage your patient to stay upright for at least 1 hour following a feeding
- Leave at least 3 hours between the last feeding and bedtime
- Consider smaller volumes of formula for bolus feedings
- Consider slower feedings via gravity or pump if bolus feeding are not tolerated
For patients experiencing delayed gastric emptying as well as GERD, a change in formula may be in order. Formulas lower in fat tend to digest more quickly; formulas with predominantly whey protein have also successfully been used to speed up gastric emptying time. Both can potentially help by decreasing the likelihood of formula regurgitation during episodes of reflux.
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Sunday, April 12, 2009
He Is Risen! :D
Oh how great our Savior is! His mercy never ceases to amaze me! Happy Easter everyone! I hope you all have a very blessed day! :D May it be filled with love and joy. Let's remember why we celebrate Easter and enjoy the time that we have to celebrate Christ's resurrection! ((Hugs)) to all!
This card was made for Julee's Mojo Monday sketch challenge as well as this week's SCS Inspiration Challenge. I chose to be inspired by this outdoor set. I just loved all of the elements of the sketch! It is just fabulous! Anyway, I knew I wanted to use my Verve "Everlasting Life" set so I paired it with my brand new Cosmo Cricket "Everafter" paper. I paper pieced the cross and colored in the grass with my Sage Shadow marker. I then ran my glitter pen over the sentiment and the grass. The corners have also been paper pierced and I attatched 3 flowers that I had colored with my SU! markers.
Well, that's it for today. Sorry to keep this post short but I don't want to keep you too distracted today! ;) Have a fantastic day!
8 comments:
- Denise (peanutbee) said...
LOVE the colors and dimension! Happy Easter to ya, Steph!
- April 12, 2009 at 6:10 AM
- Jessie/knightrone said...
This is stunning Stephanie!! Happy Easter!!
- April 12, 2009 at 8:20 AM
- Tammy said...
What an absolutely beautiful card!!
- April 12, 2009 at 8:32 AM
- leanne said...
Love your card friend. Happy Easter!!
- April 12, 2009 at 7:09 PM
- Elizabeth said...
This is so gorgeous!
- April 12, 2009 at 9:39 PM
- Lynnette said...
He is Risen indeed! I hope your Resurrection Sunday was blessed.
Your card was beautiful as they always are!
- April 13, 2009 at 9:08 AM
- Christi said...
Wow! This is absolutely gorgeous!!!
- April 13, 2009 at 11:40 AM
- Tasha said...
Wow loving this card its sensational - and inspiring me to sing indescribable - my fave worship song
- April 13, 2009 at 4:56 PM
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- A Texas mother asked her teenage daughter to pick up her young son from school during a family emergency.
- The teen brought her brother back to class with her so she could take care of him while still being able to turn in her homework.
- A photo of the girl holding her sleeping brother in a classroom is going viral.
- People are praising the mother and daughter for their quick action and compassion.
When Candice Curry asked her 17-year-old daughter to pick up her three-year-old son from school in the middle of the school day, she didn't expect that her daughter to return to class to juggle school work and babysitting at the same time.
The San Antonio mother of five asked Stiles, her daughter, to pick up her son James from school last week in light of a family emergency, according to Curry's post on TODAY Parenting Team.
Curry wrote that she assumed Stiles left school to take care of James, but found out through social media that Stiles returned to class, her brother James in tow.
Curry told INSIDER that her daughter took James back to school with her because she had a report to turn in and didn't want to miss the deadline.
"She's studying to be a nurse and wanted to make sure she turned in her assignment on time," Curry told INSIDER. "They weren't at the school long, but long enough for him to fall asleep on her," she continued.
In her post, Curry shared a Snapchat photo of Stiles holding her sleeping brother in class with the caption "Bring your kid to school."
"I'm not sure on the legalities here or what kind of rules were broken but I also just don't care. My sweet teenager helped her family out and returned to her other responsibility while snuggling her baby brother," she added.
Since her story was published on Sunday, Curry has experienced an outpouring of support on social media.
"Great job mom. This child knows the importance of family and personal responsibility," one Facebook commenter wrote. Another added, "I would say you have a very responsible teenager and obviously you have instilled good morals for your daughter. Congratulations!"
"We are very proud that she knows the importance of family and education," Curry said of her daughter's actions. As for the viral response to her story, Curry noted that the feedback she's received "has been amazing and almost all positive!"


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You know those lemon slices you've been flavoring your water with (see Day 1)? Well, turns out they come in pretty handy for Day 10 too! If you don't have the time or money to purchase a peel with fruit enzymes, you can amp up your daily face scrub with a twist of lemon. Simply mix a drop or two in your palm with a squirt of product and apply on your face as usual. I tried it this morning, and it did the trick!
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
I'm back (sort of)...10/01/2008 Posted by danette
I went to the dr yesterday for a shot b/c my migraine medicine wasn't working... the new one they gave me helps some but like I said it's still not gone. Hopefully I'll be feeling better and able to drive to work tomorrow.
Maybe I should schedule an appt with a neurologist just to make sure no aliens have left radioactive rocks in my brain or something... then again maybe I just naturally have rocks in my head, haha :).
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6 comments:
- LITeacher on October 1, 2008 at 9:37 PM said...
Yikes!!! I get migraines also. I need a dark room- plenty of Advil and lots of sleep when I get a migraine. Good luck and I hope you feel better. There is no headache like a migraine. Those who don't get them truly don't understand the severity of the pain. Again, I hope you feel better soon.
Maureen :)
- Anonymous said...
I hope you feel better soon.
- The Farmer Files on October 2, 2008 at 3:59 AM said...
Neurologists are so thorough...at least with our experience. Maybe not such a bad idea...what's the worst they could tell you...aliens are living ON radioactive blocks IN your brain? :)
- kristi on October 2, 2008 at 12:01 PM said...
I am having major sinus issues this week. Hope you are feeling better!
- Debbie Yost on October 2, 2008 at 6:21 PM said...
My sister used to get migraines. I don't know if she gets them anymore, but the weird thing is they seemed to be tied to hormones. She had them a lot with her second pregnancy. She could never really convince her doctor of that though. I hope you feel better soon.
- Dianna on October 4, 2008 at 7:15 AM said...
You poor thing. *hugs* Migraines are the worst.


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|Sandwich: Double Trouble
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|Directed by
|Anees Bazmee
|Produced by
|Smita Thackeray
|Written by
|Anees Bazmee
Raveena Tandon
Mahima Chaudhry
|Music by
Sandeep Chowta
Aadesh Shrivastav
Sukhwinder Singh
|Distributed by
|Rahul Productions
Release dates
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|125 minutes
Sandwich is a 2006 Bollywood comedy film starring Govinda, Raveena Tandon and Mahima Chaudhary. The film is directed by Anees Bazmee who is famously known for directing blockbuster comedy films like No Entry (2005), Welcome (2007) and Ready (2011). This film was completed in 2003 but was delayed for three years and finally released in 2006.
Sher Singh a.k.a. Shekhar(Govinda), a struggling movie scriptwriter, is in love with a temperamental girl Nisha (Raveena Tandon). However, Nisha's wealthy father arranges her marriage to his friend's son Vicky (Rajendranath Zutshi). Sher Singh rushes home in response to a telegram to find that his marriage has been arranged with a local girl, Sweetie (Mahima Chaudhary), in return for his sister's marriage to Sweetie's brother. Since Sher's sister has physical disablitiy in leg, this may be her only chance of finding a good husband. For his sister's sake, therefore, Sher gets married to Sweetie and returns to Mumbai.
Meanwhile, Nisha refuses to marry Vicky and is ready to kill herself. To pacify Nisha, her father forces Sher to get married to her. Sher doesn't get a chance to explain about his first marriage. However, after the wedding, he confesses to Nisha's father that he is already married. Nisha's father advises Sher not to tell her anything. Meanwhile, Vicky goes crazy and attempts to kidnap Nisha. In the ensuing struggle, Nisha's father is killed, and then Vicky seemingly dies in an accident; so, Nisha never gets to learn the truth about Sher's bigamy.
Sher Singh leads a double life and has one son with each wife. The two sons, Tuktuk and Tony, are exact lookalikes. As the boys get admitted to the same school, they, as well as their mothers, become friends. Since Sher Singh goes by the name of Shekhar while in Mumbai, he manages to convince his wives that there are two people—Sher Singh and Shekhar—bearing a remarkable resemblance. His sons, meanwhile, suspect that something is wrong because of their similarities and keep investigating. When it almost seems like the truth will be out, there is a surprise element in the entry of a second Shekhar with exactly the same face, who claims to be Nisha's husband.
Now, Sher Singh can neither confess to being a bigamist nor sit silently, as a stranger stays with his wife Nisha. Meanwhile, he is implicated in a murder as well. Finally, it turns out that Vicky is not actually dead, as presumed, and has undergone facial reconstruction to have the same face as Sher Singh. After a lot of slapstick, all ends well.
- Govinda as Sher Singh a.k.a. Shekhar / Fake Vicky (after surgery)
- Raveena Tandon as Nisha
- Mahima Chaudhry as Sweety
- Satish Shah as Chelaramani
- Mushtaq Khan as Popatlal
- Reema Lagoo as Shekhar's Mother
- Kiran Kumar as Baldev Chopra
- Mohnish Behl as Inspector Pange
- Anant Mahadevan as Mr. Rao
- Anang Desai as Dr Modi
- Shammi Kapoor as Swami Trilokanand
- Shweta Menon as Dancer
- Rajendranath Zutshi as Real Vicky Chopra
- Sucheta Khanna as film actress
External links
- Sandwich at the Internet Movie Database


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There's Really No Stopping Her…17 November 2012
Big drum roll please for the launch of a new magazine – Truffle. This apparently is a "monthly, glossy, high-end lifestyle, handbag-sized, beautiful local magazine. For free!". It will be delivered to households in Saffron Walden, Bishops Stortford and Stansted.
And the Editor is (another drum roll, please) – Kerrie Allman (aka Jenn Smith-Clarke, Tallulah Ray and a few others that don't immediately spring to mind).
Now before you think that Kerrie has gone out and obtained employment with a reputable publisher, perhaps we should look at the facts.
Ad. Sales are the responsibility of Claire Smith, aka Claire Barzilay-Smith who used to work for Kerrie and with whom she was launching a magazine called Be Creative (no idea what happened to that one).
Claire registered the domain name for this business on 1st November, at an address in Little Dunmow
One of the advertisements in the magazine is for a marketing company called "5iftyfournine" (no, I don't get it either). The domain name for this company was also registered on 1st November, at the same address, by Shirley Rycroft – who as we all know is Kerrie's mother.
And of course it contains all the usual Kerrie trademarks, including an inability to spell and a complete lack of understanding of English grammar. As in "The Truffle families favourite Christmas dinner recipes" and the lovely plural "address's" – to name just a couple. (Although this can't beat describing Liberty's as "infamous" in the last issue of Sew Hip).
As usual with magazines coming from this stable, there is no printer's name published, which is a legal UK publishing requirement but, what the heck, who cares about silly rules and regulations?
I normally admire persistence but "If at first you don't succeed" doesn't really mean just keep doing the same things over and over again in the faint hope that they'll work out better next time. Two businesses went bust within 12 months of each other. Most people would have learnt something from that.
EDITED: On 17th November, the domain name registration for Truffle was changed from the same address as 5iftyfournine to the address shown in the magazine. And 5iftyfournine was changed to the same address as the address (which is a postal one only) shown on the Craft Magazine shop site. I'm glad I was able to point out the "slip up".
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Welcome to my blog!! I hope you will enjoy your time here! I am a happy busy Mom of 3 who loves to create things!!! I scrapbook, make cards, knit, quilt, keep a Project Life album and potter in my garden and veggie patch!! I like to share what I have been busy with here. Grab a cup of tea or coffee, and pause here for a while!
Friday, December 31, 2010
ABSC033 - A new Annabelle Sketch
It feels like AGES since I last made a card!!! I am slowly but surely getting back into the swing of things, and those of us at Annabelle Stamps are ready to get creating with all our lovely Annabelle goodies.
It's Friday so that means it's time for a new Annabelle Sketch for you to play with, and it's a fun one for sure!!
And here is my card based on this lovely sketch!!
For my card I used 2 of my favourite Annabelle sets. The image is from the adorabe "Michelle" stamp set -
And the sentiment is from the lovely "Sentimental Bluebells" set -
The bling I used on my card are 6mm Sprinkles in the colour LAGOON.
BOTH OF THESE SETS AND THE SPRINKLES ARE AVAILABLE HERE. I see there are some wonderful specials available at the moment, so go and check it out!!!!!
We really would love for you to play along with us in our challenge. Once you have created a card based on this sketch, and added the necessary bling where indicated on the sketch, link your creation to the ANNABELLE BLOG. Can't wait to see what you come up with!!! :)
7 comments:
- Sue Kohler said...
I love your colour selection, nice happy colours! the paper draws your eye to the super cute girl! :)
- December 31, 2010 at 3:18 AM
- Andrea said...
Beautiful Rene'! I love the colours!
Have a wonderful New Year!
- December 31, 2010 at 3:49 AM
- Sue W said...
Happy New Year Rene!
You've made a beautiful card for this weeks challenge.....so bright and cheerful! Looking forward to seeing your 2011 projects.
- December 31, 2010 at 7:01 AM
- Sharon Keanly said...
Hi honey... I think your card is absolutely stunning. Love the colours and what a cute image. Beautifully coloured. x
- December 31, 2010 at 2:29 PM
- Ida said...
This is just delightful! Love the wonderfully refreshing colors.
Happy New Year!
- December 31, 2010 at 11:54 PM
- Linda said...
Happy New Year dear friend:) xo
- January 1, 2011 at 11:40 AM
- Kylie said...
Simply gorgeous Rene!
LOVE the colours you used, so fresh, crisp and clean, yummy DP too lol!
Take Care, hugs,
Kylie X
- January 2, 2011 at 12:28 PM


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On Wednesday, the Center for Sustainable Journalism, which publishes the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange and Youth Today, celebrated the opening of its new Kennesaw, Ga. office in a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Georgia first lady Sandra Deal and Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Commissioner Avery Niles.
Initially founded in 2009 with the aid of a Harnisch Foundation grant, the Center for Sustainable Journalism (CSJ) began as a venue for experimenting with public affairs journalism" according to CSJ Executive Director Leonard Witt.
"Mainstream journalists are cutting back, no one is covering important issues," he said. "Our important issue is juvenile justice."
The Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE) launched in 2010. Originally, Witt said, the site was intended to focus on Georgia juvenile justice-related news, but "lo and behold, there was a national interest in it." Two years after the site went live, JJIE is attracting a quarter million visitors a year, tallying nearly 500,000 page views annually. The CSJ umbrella expanded further in 2012, when the organization acquired Youth Today, the nation's premier trade magazine for youth service workers.
Now employing half a dozen full-time employees and numerous student workers and freelancers, Witt said that the center had quickly outgrown its former place of residency at Kennesaw State University's Social Science Building.
The Center's new home, a fully renovated warehouse space, was designed by Heery International's Atlanta branch office.
"The main thing we started with was the actual methodology of the department itself and the basis that they were really keeping professional journalism as an honest profession," said Heery International interior designer Lydia O'Neal.
Witt said the open design of the office reflected a new "digital era" in journalism, with an emphasis on giving people space to collaborate on projects.
Kennesaw state University President Daniel Papp said the opening of the new offices was a "hallmark" moment for both the CSJ and the university.
A free and open society needs a free, vibrant and open press, Papp said, "to shine a light on critical issues that are too often ignored and give a voice to the disenfranchised.
"The Center for Sustainable Journalism's mission is to ensure that important public affairs journalism continues to have a place in our democracy as cuts and funding for mainstream media lead to less coverage of important issues, like juvenile justice," Papp said.
Sandra Deal, wife of Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, said the stories published by JJIE and Youth Today, could have major policy and systemic implications not only in Georgia, but also across the nation.
"You all are going to collect that information and disseminate it to people all over the United States so we can learn from best practices," Deal said. "By sharing this information we improve the lives of all our children and that's our goal in the first place."
Georgia DJJ Commissioner Avery Niles said the dissemination of information regarding juvenile justice issues was similarly important.
"The more information we can put out there in the exchange … the more people are familiar with the issues that face the youth, that face the criminal justice system," he said. "I think the more we can put out there, the better off we are."
Witt believes the relocation ushers in a new era for the Center and its publications.
By partnering with the MacArthur Foundation, he said, the JJIE will soon become a more robust website which will include "deeper pathways to knowledge," such as toolkits and research.
"I've always want to be the go-to place for juvenile justice and youth service," Witt stated. "We're going to have news now, [which] we've always had, and really great commentary from people like Judge Steve Teske and Michelle Barclay. And now, we're going to have this deeper research."
Top photo by James Swift | JJIE
Photo illustrations by ©2013/Rion Rizzo/Creative Sources Photography, Inc.


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Location: Savannah Bay
Today we woke up to a really nice weather and the smell of scrambled eggs. The cooks did an amazing job making the scrambled eggs and cutting up the fruit. After we ate breakfast we dogged the hatches and got ready to set sail. We focused mostly on talking about the types of sail positions and how to reef the main sail. After a while we stopped at Peter Island for lunch and jumped in the ocean to cool off, we shortly found there was a barracuda under the boat but we figured it would not attack us if we left it alone. After lunch we put up the sail and headed to Virgin Gorda. We practiced putting in the reefs once again until we got to our destination. When we got to virgin Gorda we had sail chat which consisted of how to drop and anchor and the different type of anchors. Quickly after the sail chat we all jumped into the ocean to cool off once again and to take a shower. For dinner we had chili and rice, it was really good and almost everyone added hot sauce to it. When everyone was done we quickly cleaned up the dishes and prepared for sail talk which just consisted of how to be safe during the night sail and where we are going. After sail chat we all got our hammocks set up and ready for bed. I am personally really excited to see how tomorrows sailing is as is everyone else.


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Art glass factories facing EPA regulation
More than a dozen art glass factories around the United States are coming under increased scrutiny from the Environmental Protection Agency, state and local regulators, after apparently running afoul of heavy-metal emission regulations earlier this year. Federal researchers with the United States Forestry Service discovered dangerously high levels of heavy metals in tree moss samples in the Portland, OR area. Additional investigation pinpointed the source of the heavy metals as the art glass factories in the area.
Glass makers not exempt from heavy metals emissions
Spectrum, of Woodinville, WA, has already announced that it will close its doors instead of attempting to comply with more restrictive emission regulations. Bullseye Glass in Portland is attempting to remain open, despite regulatory pressure and a production moratorium that has been imposed on the factory by the State of Oregon. A third Portland-based manufacturer, Uroboros, which has partnered with Spectrum on certain products, also says it will continue to manufacture and produce colored glass and glass colorants. The EPA is particularly concerned that the factories have been emitting vaporized cadmium into the air after the agency discovered that none of Portland's glass factories had the requisite pollution control systems installed on their glass-melt furnaces.
The factories make agents used by glassmakers to produce colored glass. Additives, including lead, nickel, arsenic, cadmium and chromium, have become the subject of concern for regulators, and have been measured in significantly elevated levels in the soils around the factories. The EPA is also questioning state regulators and their interpretations of federal regulations, as well as their enforcement practices.
Initially, the factories thought they were exempt from more stringent regulations, but pressure on the state's Department of Environmental Quality by the EPA and local residents has brought about a new understanding of federal emissions requirements. In addition, the EPA is reviewing emissions data from about 15 other art glass factories around the country that use similar production practices.
About half of the factories that are the subject of enhanced EPA scrutiny are located in the Midwest and on the East Coast. The remainder are clustered in Oregon and Washington State. The EPA has not yet concluded its investigation of the factories, but many glassmakers point out that their production processes do not violate federal laws.
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Welcome to the GitHub Community forum! We're glad that you're here.
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By B15m1lah. Chair. At Thursday, June 21st 2018, 07:04:08 AM.
As I reflected on this pastor's statement, a couple of thoughts came to my mind. One is that his statement was a very personal one that indicated a preference that was important to him and was a value I needed to honor. An additional thought though was about what actually makes a chair a "church chair". Here is an expansion on those thoughts with three observations as to what really is needed for a chair to be labeled a "church chair".
Having the right back height for your office chair can be of particular importance for those who suffer from back pain and even for those who want to avoid back pain. A good way to determine the back height that will be needed for your chair is to look at your current office chair. If you currently suffer from upper back you will want to look for a chair that's back will come up high enough to support your shoulder blades. Have a friend measure your back in its entirety from the top of the seat on your current office chair up to your shoulder blades to calculate how tall you will need your back rest to be.
First and foremost, you will need to determine the type of desk chair you need. There are numerous office chairs out there ranging from high back, ergonomic, mid back, wood, and more; making it important for you to know how much time you will be spending in your chair. If you will be spending the majority of the day sitting in your office chair, a high back desk chair might be a good choice for you since higher backrests support the spine which in turn reduces neck and upper back strain. If you have pre-existing health problems such as lower back pain, it might be best for you to choose an ergonomic desk chair that will allow you to make the necessary adjustments to meet your needs. If you do not spend most of your day sitting in your chair and do not experience pain from standard task chairs, a mid back chair would suite you just fine. If your new chair is really more for show and you will be spending minimal time sitting in it, perhaps look for a wooden desk chair to match your furniture in your office or try looking for a modern chair. There are many modern office chairs that look great and fit in nicely to almost any office space, however, be aware that most modern chairs lack the support some people need.


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There are a list of rules to follow when you're in any kind of creative field. I think there are ten, but there might be even more. Of course they're separated by whichever field you want to get into and get broken down into specifics.
In writing the rule is to have a basic understanding of sentence structure and grammar.
This should be a lesson for life, but one thing at a time amiright?
In art there are rules for colour and perspective. Screw these up and you'll get things that look wrong to the eye.
In visual art, the eye knows what's wrong sometimes even before the brain does. Correcting errors in the visual sense is much easier than correcting words. With words, it takes an outside perspective to show where we've gone wrong or what can be done better and, sometimes, how it can be done better.
In animation the rule is to make the thing you're animating move as realistically as possible. A pillow can look quite stiff if squash and stretch aren't used right, and what might have been a bouncing ball, can quite easily turn into silly putty if squash and stretch are used too much.
I'm on deviantArt. I don't like being on deviantArt, but it's a good thing to have for ease of portfolio viewing. And because I think it's obligatory for any artists to have an account there. I'm not a huge fan of the site for the same reason I'm not a huge fan of forum websites; there is always going to be favouritism. No matter where you go there will be shining stars within the community and they can do no wrong. There are also trolls, and I had a very bad experience with one when I was starting out on learning this whole digital painting thing that practically ruined the website for me.
Artists – any artist – are sensitive creatures. Good, bad, or otherwise, you don't tell someone they suck and just leave it at that. Constructive criticism is a thing for a reason and should be used.
The main reason I don't like the site, however, is not solely the forum thing. It's because, with a huge collection of artists at different levels in one place, it's impossible not to compare yourself to those who are professionals.
The golden rule, the big bold number one, the rule that no one seems to talk about but that's always there and should be remembered at all times is DO NOT compare yourself to other artists.
Just don't.
Creative types talk about finding what makes you you as an artist. In writing it's called a voice, in art it's called style. In layman's terms it's the thing that makes you unique as an artist, the thing that you do that no one else does.
Style is developed through years and years of experimenting and drawing. Voice is developed through thousands of pages and millions of words. The quickest way to derail both of these incarnations is to compare yourself to Stephen King, Banksy, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, or Sakimichan. Comparison means that you see your picture for the flaws, not for the thing that you've drawn.
Comparison means that you see your manuscript for the ideas that weren't wholly your own.
The crazy thing about being an artist – any kind of artist – is that positive feedback is a thing that we yearn for. We want to be told we're the best thing ever, that everything we create is awesome and no one is better than we are. Of course we know that there are people better than us, but that's beside the point, we want that positive reinforcement, yearn for our peers to accept our work as good. And when we get that, it's the best feeling in the world, when one of our peers tells us that *we* are good, well that's validation right there, innit?
Problem is, art is subjective. What someone likes, someone else won't. I have a severe dislike for Picasso, I think he's on the level of a five year old with markers. Except for one painting in his blue period, I am not a fan. The majority of the world disagrees with me.
deviantArt and artistic pages like it are a catch-22. On one hand, it's a place for artists to share their work with others host their portfolio in an easily accessible place for companies and individuals alike to peruse. In another, it's a place for creative types to wait with bated breath to see if anyone will 'favourite' or 'watch' their profile. Because those things mean that you have fans. Those things mean that you are validated as an artist. Those things mean that you're just as good as the other artists.
The golden rule is to never compare yourself. Never look at a piece of art or writing and go "Jesus, I suck." and then spend hours and hours reinforcing that fact by looking at other paintings or reading other works that you think are better than your own. There will always be someone better out there; someone with a better prose or grasp on the human condition, someone who can literally make their digital paintings look like a damn photograph or have a better grasp on drawing people than you do, but NO ONE can do the things that you do.
No one can write like you, and no one can draw in exactly the same way as you.
The trick to being an artist is not to compare, but to strive, and to find new ways to do things to improve yourself while still staying true to your own work.
Never compare yourself, it doesn't do anything but waste time you could be spending doing art.


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New people joining LH.ie
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:31 am
If you are trying to join this discussion board some issues have come to light.
It will take time for John to sort this so please bear with him.
John reports
Not sure why, but we've not been getting mailed when people setup new accounts anymore.
Just checked after two people reported that they weren't getting accounts setup...there are 400 signups that are waiting admin approval. Most of them spammers, I think.
I might setup something so that people can approve themselves, if they go click on a link. Hmm. Only thing I can think of...
It will take time for John to sort this so please bear with him.


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Dominican Republic
|Dominican Republic
República Dominicana (Spanish)
|Motto: "Dios, Patria, Libertad"
"God, Fatherland, Liberty"
Himno Nacional
"National Anthem"
and largest city
|Santo Domingo
|Official languages
|Ethnic groups
|mixed 73%, white 16%, black 11%[1]
|Unitary presidential republic
|Danilo Medina Sánchez
|Vice President
|Margarita Cedeño Lizardo
|from Spain
|December 1, 1821
|from Haiti
|February 27, 1844
|from Spain
|August 16, 1865
|48,442 km2 (130th)
18,704 sq mi
|Water (%)
|2010 census
|193.6/km2 (?)
501.5/sq mi
|2011 estimate
|$93.055 billion[2]
|Per capita
|GDP (nominal)
|2011 estimate
|$54.912 billion[2]
|Per capita
|Gini (2005)
| 0.663[3]
medium · 88th
|Peso (
|Time zone
|Atlantic (UTC-4[1])
|Drives on the
|Calling code
|+1-809, +1-829, +1-849
|Internet TLD
The Dominican Republic (Spanish: República Dominicana, pronounced IPA: re'puβlika ðomini'kana) is a country on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola; the other country on the island is Haiti. Its capital, and largest city, is Santo Domingo. The national language is Spanish.
The country was occupied by the United States from 1916 to 1924. The Dominican Republic is a presidential democratic republic. The country has a tropical climate but modified by elevation and the trade winds (winds that come from the northeast, from the Atlantic Ocean).
The Hispaniola was discovered by Christopher Columbus on 5 December, 1492,[4] but the first time that he saw part of the present Dominican Republic was on 4 January, 1493 when he saw a headland that he named Monte Cristi ("Mountain of Christ").[5] That mountain is called now El Morro and is near the city of Monte Cristi.
From Monte Cristi, Columbus went east along the north coast of the island and on January 6, after visiting the Samaná Bay, he went back to Spain. In his second trip to America, he founded the first European city in the continent, La Isabela, near the present city of Puerto Plata.[6]
Later, Bartholomew Columbus founded the city of Santo Domingo, the oldest permanent European city in the Americas. From here, many Spaniards went to conquer other islands (Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico); because Cuba was closer to the continent, many people move from Hispaniola to that island and then to the continent. Because of that, the population of the island grew very slowly. By the Treaty of Ryswick in 1697, Spain gave the western third of the island to France and kept the eastern part, and so the island had two different colonies: the French Saint-Domingue and the Spanish Santo Domingo. In 1795, France got the whole island but they could only control the eastern part because Haiti became independent very soon. In 1809, the French government gave back the old colony of "Santo Domingo" to Spain.
On 1 December, 1821, the Spanish lieutenant governor José Núñez de Cáceres declared the independence from Spain. The new country had the name Estado Independiente del Haití Español ("Independent State of Spanish Haiti"). But, on 9 February, 1822, the Haitian army occupied the country and stayed for 22 years. Juan Pablo Duarte founded a secret society, La Trinitaria, to fight for the Dominican independence. The Haitian occupation ended on 27 February, 1844, when the inhabitants of the eastern part of the Hispaniola made a new country named República Dominicana ("Dominican Republic"). From 1861 to 1865, the country was again a Spanish colony. On 16 August, 1863 began the Restoration War when the Dominicans fought to be free again. That war ended in 1865 when the Spanish left and the Dominican Republic was again an independent country.[7]
The country was occupied by the United States from 1916 to 1924. In 1930, Rafael Trujillo became the president of the country through a coup d'État. Trujillo was a cruel dictator, killing thousands of persons, among them many Haitians. Trujillo was killed in 1961. After the death of Trujillo, Juan Bosch was elected in 1962 and became, in 1963, the first elected president since 1930. But was Bosch was in power during only seven months. In 1965, there was a civil war between those that wanted Bosch back on power and those that were opposed to him. Then the country was invaded again by the United States.
Since the end of the civil war, the presidents of the Dominican Republic have been:[7]
- Joaquín Balaguer (1966-1978)
- Antonio Guzmán (1978-1982)
- Salvador Jorge Blanco (1982-1986)
- Joaquín Balaguer (1986-1996)
- Leonel Fernández (1996-2000)
- Hipólito Mejía (2000-2004)
- Leonel Fernández (2004-2012)
The Dominican Republic is a presidential democratic republic.[8] The government is divided in three branches: the Executive, the Legislative and the Judiciary. The Executive branch is made up of the President, the Vice President and the Ministers who are called Secretaries of State. The President is chief of state and head of government and is elected every 4 years. He nominates the cabinet. The current president is Danilo Medina Sánchez.
The Legislative branch makes the laws and is made up of the Congress, which is in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. The Congress is divided into two groups: the Senate, with 32 members (one for every province and one for the National District), and the Chamber of Deputies with 178 members.[9]
The Judicial branch is made up of the courts of the country, including the Supreme Court of Justice.[10]
The Dominican Republic is a constitutional democracy ruled by a president. The president is elected every 4 years. The current president is Danilo Medina Sánchez, of the PLD.
There are 3 important political parties in the Dominican Republic:
- PRD: the Dominican Revolutionary Party (Spanish: Partido Revolucionario Dominicano). The PRD is a somewhat socialist party. The party was founded in 1939 in Havana, Cuba. It was then established in the Dominican Republic in 1961.
- PRSC: the Social Christian Reformist Party (Spanish: Partido Reformista Social Cristiano). It is a conservative party founded in 1964 by Joaquín Balager, who was President of the Republic from 1966-78 and 1986-96.
- PLD: the Dominican Liberation Party (Spanish: Partido de la Liberación Dominicana) was somewhat socialist when it was founded in 1973; currently it's a liberal party.
The land
There are several mountain chains in the Dominican Republic. The four main chains, from North to South, are:
- Cordillera Septentrional (in English, "Northern mountain range"), close to the Atlantic Ocean.
- Cordillera Central (in English, "Central mountain range") that continues into northern Haiti where it is called Massif du Nord. The highest mountains of the West Indies are in this chain; Pico Duarte, with 3,087 m, is the highest.[11] The main rivers of the Hispaniola have their sources in this mountain range.
- Sierra de Neiba.
- Sierra de Bahoruco, known in Haití as Massif de la Selle.
Between those mountains, there are several important valleys, such as:
- The Cibao Valley (Dominican Republic) is the largest and most important valley of the country. This long valley stretches from North Haiti to Samaná Bay, south of the Cordillera Septentrional.
- The San Juan Valley and Plain of Azua are big valleys south of the Cordillera Central.
- The Hoya de Enriquillo or Neiba Valley is a very arid valley south of Sierra de Neiba.
- Llano Costero del Caribe (in English, "Caribbean Coastal Plain") is in the southeast of the country. It is a large prairie east of Santo Domingo. There are very important sugar cane plantations in this plain.
There are other smaller valleys in the mountains: Constanza, Jarabacoa, Bonao, Villa Altagracia.[12]
The four most important rivers of the Dominican Republic are Yaque del Norte, Yuna, Yaque del Sur and Ozama. There are many lakes; the largest is the Lake Enriquillo, in the Hoya de Enriquillo.
The country has a tropical climate but modified by elevation and the trade winds (winds that come from the northeast, from the Atlantic Ocean). At sea level, the average temperature is 25 °C, with small changes from one season to another. In the highest mountains, the temperature in winter can be as low as 0 °C.[13]
There are two wet seasons: April-June and September-November. The most dry period is from December to March. Rainfall varies greatly; eastern regions, like the Samaná Peninsula, get an average of over 2,000 mm in a year, but less than 500 mm fall in the southwest (Hoya de Enriquillo).[13]
From June to November, hurricanes are frequent and can do much damage in the island.
The Dominican Republic has a total population, estimated for July 2009, of 9,650,054 inhabitants, for a density of 236.30 inhabitants per km².
About 64% of Dominicans live in cities and towns and 87% of people that are 15 years old or more can read and write.[14]
The two largest cities are Santo Domingo (the capital city) with 1,817,754 inhabitants, and Santiago, in the Cibao Valley and with 908,250 inhabitants.[14]
The Dominican Republic is divided into 31 provinces. The national capital Santo Domingo de Guzmán is in the Distrito National that is like a province and elects one Senator.
The provinces are:
The Dominican Republic has a mixed economy based mainly on agriculture, services (including tourism and finance), trade and money sent from the many Dominicans that live in other countries (United States, Europe). Agricultural production (mainly sugarcane, with smaller amounts of coffee, cacao, and tobacco) was the main economic activity but now is in third place after tourism and manufacturing in zonas francas ("free zones" where the industries do not pay taxes and all the production is sent to other countries).[9]
Mining is also important, mainly ferronickel (nickel with iron) and gold.
The Dominican Republic suffers from poverty, with 83.3% of the population living below the poverty line in 2012. The wealth distribution is uneven: the richest 10% gets nearly 40% of national income.[9]
The culture of the Dominican Republic, like in other Caribbean countries, is a mix of Taíno, African and European (mainly Spanish) cultures.
There are not many Taíno traditions in the modern Dominican culture; many places keep their Taíno names: Dajabón, Bánica, Haina, Yaque, Samaná, etc. Also many objects, plants and animals have a Taíno origin and their names have been included in other languages; for example: canoa (canoe, a small boat), hamaca (hammock, a simple bed), maíz (maize, corn), yuca (cassava, that comes from the Taíno word casabe, a kind of cassava bread eaten in the Caribbean), and batata (sweet potato).
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That mix of different traditions created a culture that is known as Creole (in Spanish: Criolla), common to all countries in the Caribbean, Louisiana and some parts of South America and Central America.
In the Dominican Republic, only Spanish is spoken, however; there are 3 major languages that are also spoken such as Haitian Creole, Samana English, and the West African Yoruba language known as Lucumi spoken by few. There is a local dialect / Patois that is spoken by all Dominicans - see The Dominican Republic dialect of Spanish.[15]
The official religion is Roman Catholicism but there is freedom of religion. Protestant groups are important, representing about 15% of the total population.[9] Each year major festivities called fiestas patronales are held. They are Catholic festivities in honor of the Patron saints of the towns and villages; it is a Spanish tradition to associate every town with a Catholic saint. The festivities includes church services, street parades, fire works, dance contests and other activities. Dominican Voodoo or Santeria is also practiced in large numbers as well as Dominican Palo, Dominican Kongo religion, and others.
African influences have the strongest influences in Dominican culture, especially in language, religion, food, and music.
National holidays
|Spanish name
|Local name
|January 1
|New Year's Day
|New Year's Day
|Non-working day.
|January 6
|Three Magi Day
|January 21
|Our Lady of High Grace
|La Altagracia's Day
|Non-working day. A Catholic holiday in honor of Our Lady of High Grace, Patroness of the Dominican People.
|January 26
|Juan Pablo Duarte's Birthday
|Juan Pablo Duarte's Day
|February 27
|National Independence
|Independence's Day
|Non-working day.
|Variable date
|Good Friday
|Good Friday
|Non-working day. A Christian (Catholic) holiday.
|May 1
|International Labor Day
|Labor Day
|Variable date
|Corpus Christi
|Feast of Corpus
|Non-working day. A Catholic holiday. A Thursday of June (60 days after Easter).
|August 16
|Nacional Restoration
|Restoration Day
|Non-working day.
|September 24
|Our Lady of Mercy
|Las Mercedes' Day
|Non-working day. A Catholic holiday in honor of Our Lady of Mercy, Patroness of the Dominican Republic.
|November 6
|First Dominican Constitution
|Constitution Day
|December 25
|Christmas Day
|Non-working day. Many people, both Christians and some people who are not Christians, celebrate Christmas as a winter holiday of peace, friendship, and gift-giving.
- The non-working holidays are not moved to another day.
- If a movable holiday falls on Saturday, Sunday or Monday then it is not moved to another day. If it falls on Tuesday or Wednesday, the holiday is moved to the previous Monday. It it falls on Thursday or Friday, the holiday is moved to the next Monday.
Other pages
- Dominican Republic at the Olympics
- Dominican Republic national football team
- List of rivers of the Dominican Republic
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 CIA - The World Factbook -- Dominican Republic
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Dominican Republic". International Monetary Fund. http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2011/01/weodata/weorept.aspx?pr.x=35&pr.y=12&sy=2008&ey=2011&scsm=1&ssd=1&sort=country&ds=.&br=1&c=243&s=NGDPD%2CNGDPDPC%2CPPPGDP%2CPPPPC%2CLP&grp=0&a=. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
- ↑ "Human Development Report 2010". United Nations. 2010. http://hdr.undp.org/en/media/HDR_2010_EN_Table1.pdf. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ↑ "Dominican Republic history". IExplore. http://www.iexplore.com/dmap/Dominican+Republic/History. Retrieved January 21 2010.
- ↑ Columbus, Christopher; de las Casas, Bartolomé, Dunn, O.C., and Kelley, James E. (1989). The Diario of Christopher Columbus's First Voyage to America, 1492-1493 (Days 5 - 4). Norman: University of Oklahoma Press.
- ↑ Parry, J.H.; Sherlock, Philip (1976). Historia de las Antillas. Buenos Aires: Editorial Kapelusz. pp. 9.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Dominican Republic". EveryCulture. http://www.everyculture.com/Cr-Ga/Dominican-Republic.html. Retrieved January 21 2010.
- ↑ "Leonel Fernandez President of the Republic". la Republique dominicaine. http://www.la-republique-dominicaine.org/Dominican-Republic-Leonel-Fernandez-President-of-the-Republic.html. Retrieved January 21 2010.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 "CIA Factbook: Dominican Republic". CIA Factbook. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/dr.html. Retrieved 2007-09-17.
- ↑ "Legalsystem". TheDominicanRepublic.net. http://www.thedominicanrepublic.net/legalsystem.htm. Retrieved January 21 2010.
- ↑ De la Fuente, Santiago (1976) (in Spanish). Geografía Dominicana. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Editora Colegial Quisqueyana. pp. 38.
- ↑ "Cities and towns". TheDominicanRepublic.net. http://www.thedominicanrepublic.net/CitiesandTowns.htm. Retrieved January 21 2010.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Climate caribbean". Worldtravelguide. http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/77/climate/Caribbean/Dominican-Republic.html. Retrieved January 21 2010.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Censo 2002 de Población y Vivienda, Oficina Nacional de Estadistica
- ↑ "Dominican Republic". EvertCulture. http://www.everyculture.com/Cr-Ga/Dominican-Republic.html. Retrieved January 21 2010.


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Catalonia Puts Independence Back on Spain's Agenda
The first day of political campaigns ahead of a key regional election are set to kick off, putting Catalonian independence back on Spain's national agenda. Photo: Getty Images
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Let's take a Happy and Healthy Walk and talk in Meldrum Bar Park in nearby Gladstone. This is the park we saw directly across the river on last month's hike. This large park features many different family use areas including a Large Children's Golf Course, Community Garden, BMX bike hill course, radio controlled car course, fields for sports, kites, drones and RC planes, popular fishing and swimming beaches, picnic tables and Nature Trail. We'll be weaving around all of these for a good sampling of the entire park. This park is located where the Clackamas River joins the Willamette River.
This walk will be almost 3 miles long and will weave through the park on a variety of trails surfaces including paved, mowed grass, sandy beach, river rock, floating pier, and dirt trails, so wear stabilizing active footwear such as sneakers, hiking boots or Tevas. Expect a couple easy hills. Bring water and snacks as needed. Friendly dogs are welcome on leash unless in the dog park. If you like bring info on a new diet fad or health tip to share and evaluate. This hike has many medicinal plants to potentially identify.
Enter via Meldrum Bar Park Road nestled between the loving arms of the vast Tri City Mobile Park. Meet at 1 PM at the first parking lot on the left, right next to the Children's Playground and Restroom. If you want to carpool, then leave a comment and we'll try to find someone going your way. The walk will take an hour to an hour and a half, but allow the two hour window due to any view breaks or general group lag. Drizzle is part of everyday life, bu storms cancel event. This should be fun! Let's take a walk! Contact organizer Dr. Mindy Curry at 503-995-8674 with any questions.
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ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. - LaGrange snapped a five-match losing skid with a 2-0 win over North Carolina Wesleyan on Sunday. The Panther upped their season record to 8-9-2 and USA South record to 3-6-2.
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The Christmas tree will be lit in Kaunas on December 2nd this year. There are a handful of good reasons to visit Kaunas both during the lighting ceremony and the whole festive period, so read up and pack those bags!
First of all, Kaunas is the Christmas capital of the Baltics. We firmly state this because St. Nicholas is the patron saint of the city and also the prototype of the Santa Claus. More on that in our last year's Christmas special that includes a lot of festive tips.
Secondly, the trend of innovative Christmas trees in Kaunas (in 2011, we even beat a world record – here's an article on that) will be continued this year – the lights of the tree will run on eco-friendly energy from coffee grounds. Every café, bar, company and organisation in Kaunas are welcome to participate in collecting the leftover grounds and contributing to the festive mood.
Traditionally, the 12 m high Christmas tree will be erected in the Town Hall Square. It'll be accompanied by an impressive glass and light installation – the organisers assure Kaunas hasn't seen anything like this before. The Town Hall Square is where the Kaunas Christmas Market will be based so you can warm up with some tea and donuts and buy some presents.
Many of the bridges, streets, hills and parks of Kaunas will also be decorated for the whole Christmas period. We've heard the Santaka (Confluence) park will be turned into a Christmas wonderland with stars, birds, deers and… can't wait to see it ourselves!


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- Sneak in some calisthenics, cardio or weight training during commercial breaks. Jumping jacks, jumping rope, crunches, lunges, squats, punches and other exercises increase your heart rate and strengthen your muscles. By hopping up and sweating through the commercials, you can easily complete a solid workout over the course of a one-hour TV show.
- Use a treadmill or exercise bike while watching television. Watching your favorite show as you walk, run or bike helps the time you spend working out pass more quickly. This form of multitasking allows you to keep up on your shows while burning some calories, and it also prevents you from snacking mindlessly as you watch.
- Replace your desk chair with a balance ball. Unlike slumping a standard office chair, sitting on a balance ball needs you to engage the muscles in your core to stay upright. This tightens and tones the muscles in your back and abdomen, which improves your posture and reduces the likelihood of back pain and injury.
- Perform stretching or yoga while listening to your MP3 player. The slow, relaxing movements of yoga and stretching are the perfect way to unwind while you catch up on your favorite podcasts or listen to your favorite online stations. For an even more relaxing routine, load your MP3 player with tracks that feature nature sounds, trickling water, chanting or other meditation-friendly sounds.
- Use your smartphone as a training partner. With the multitude of fitness-oriented apps available for iOS and Android, you can use your smartphone to track your workouts, motivate you through a routine, and share your results with friends on social media. Many apps use your phone's GPS to track your route and speed when walking, running or biking–all you need is an armband or a secure pocket.
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- When all else fails, fidget. Movement is movement–whether you're kicking your feet under your desk or twiddling your thumbs, you are burning some calories. While fidgeting alone won't give you a chiseled physique, it can help to keep your metabolism up, and it's better than doing nothing at all while you're glued to the screen.
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I am not sure if folk have been watching but there has been a programme on the box about staying healthy for less recently. Anyway I caught a bit of it the other day and thought that I'd give it a go for the snotty nose, tickley cough and runny noise that I seemed to have been gited from youngest daughter.
Lemon and honey in hot water... works even better with a healthy splash of Pusser's rum, I also added a grate of fresh ginger because I had some and I like it.
I wasn't sure if it had cured me so had to try a second (for medicinal purposes and those of scientific experimentation).
the third one seemed to do the trick.
actually the honey and lemon did ease my throat but I still have a snotty nose.
Bah Humbug
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I always take honey and lemon when I have a cold. Never tried the ginger bit. But I will now
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you will just have to be a horrible warning
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My Mum always swore by lemon and honey for a cough, but for a cold it had to be whisky mac!
Helen xx
3 children, 3 grandchildren, 3 chooks, 3 fish, a shrimp that thinks its a prawn and a dappy dog.
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The old trick of hiding under a towel breathing in steam from a bowl is supposed to be good for clearing the tubes - mint or ginger in the water, I think. Thanks to Willow, and a post about killing mould (dilute it in water), I discovered clove oil as an antiseptic (little bottle from the pharmacy=c. £2-£2.50), which you could add to the steaming water for colds, and can also be put on sore gums for toothache. Personally, I hate the taste and it makes me feel sick, but I'm told it works.
Unfortunately, none of this is as much fun as a whisky mac!
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I never had a runny nose down inthe boiler room back in my steam ship days... drank a lot of alcohol back then so not sure which gave the best health benefits to be honest
Bah Humbug
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... you need menthol crystals from the chemist (it's not expensive - about £2-£5 for a little pot - like this from ebay) Boil the water, and then drop a tiny pinch / just a couple of crystals into the hot water and then put your head under the towel and breathe in the steam. Almost immediately the menthol in the steam is pretty potent (hence, don't put too many crystals in the water!) - might even make your eyes weep too, so breathe in through your nose carefully and be prepared to lift the towel up to get some fresh air. Menthol will most certainly clear a stuffy nose - you might end up with a runny nose LOL and when you lift your head from under the towel, your skin will feel "cool" from the menthol.
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LL I read that too quickly and thought you were recommending meth crystals for a moment! Must have been what I was thinking of instead of mint. (menthol!)
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I have a 2 year old bottle of linctus in fridge .
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