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TACKY Tour is
Saturday, April 13, 2019! Cancelled due to weather.
Although the Tour is cancelled for 2019, we're still going to give bikes to kids this year!
The popular Hastings Kiwanis TACKY Tour is back!
Last year we raised enough money to buy quality bicycles, helmets and locks for 12 kids!
- Registration is 7:00 to 7:45 a.m. at Central Community College in Hastings.
- Start time is 8:00 a.m.
- Brochure / Registration form (.pdf)
- Online registration ->
Break out the polyester suits and neon bike shorts as we tour the quiet, paved roads of Adams County while raising money to provide bikes and helmets to children in Adams County, thanks to a partnership with Healthy Hastings.
Open to all ages, the TACKY Tour is a fun, non-competitive bike ride with distances of 10, 22, 31 or 52 miles.
While riding, listen for the barks from the prairie dog town as you pass by take in the sights of the former Naval Ammunition Depot with its historic brick buildings and row after row of storage bunkers. the largest naval munitions plant during WWII, it produced more than 40% of the U.S. Navy's munitions during the height of the war.
Entry Information
Pre-registration: $25
Must be done online or postmarked on or before April 1; includes t-shirt.
After April 1 and Day of Tour: $25
Does not include a t-shirt.
Fee includes fully supported rest stops and an after-ride meal!
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We look forward to seeing you on this year's TACKY Tour!
Additional Details
Directions to CCC
Physical address: 550 S Technical Blvd, Hastings, NE 68902-1024
Directions: Take Exit 312 from I-80. Turn South on Hwy 281 for about 13 miles. Turn Left (East) onto 42nd St./281 Bypass. Follow the Bypass as it turns South after 1.5 miles and continue South for 3 miles until you reach the stoplight at Hwy 6.
Turn Left (East) onto Hwy 6 and go about 1.5 miles. Look for the green CCC sign on your right. Turn Right (South) onto Technical Blvd. Turn Right (West) at the second roundabout onto E Community Drive Look for parking on your left.
Everyone must go through registration to sign the release form!
After the Ride
Join us for a post-ride meal served 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Additional meals can be purchased for your family and friends who may not have participated in the ride. A vegetarian option will be available.
Helmets are required. Roads are open to traffic, so please obey all traffic and safety rules. All riders must sign a waiver at registration. Riders under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign their waiver.


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The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) are excited to announce a new conference: Pharmacy Experience Pharmacie (PxP).
PxP2019 is the inaugural event that replaces CPhA and OPA's individual conferences. It is the national gathering for the entire pharmacy community to come together to learn, connect and be inspired about pharmacy as a profession, a practice and a calling.
From big picture perspectives to practical takeaways, PxP2019 will feature engaging sessions that encourage attendees to share their experiences and learn from each other.
If you only go to one conference this year, make it PxP2019.
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MUMBAI: Popular Star Plus show Kullfi Kumar Bajewala has won a million hearts with the unique storyline and talented performances of the entire cast.
The story follows the journey of a young singing prodigy who sets out to find her father. The show is filled with several moments of love, betrayal, and determination.
The chemistry between Sikandar and Kullfi, played by Mohit Malik and Aakriti Sharma respectively, is the highlight of the show. The show share an equally strong bond off screen too and frequently share loving posts on social media.
The show has always been well placed when it comes to TRP ratings.
While the story was crisp, edgy, and extremely engaging, these days, it looks like the makers need to churn out better tracks to keep the audience hooked to the show.
The current track shows Kullfi living with Vikram and Mia. She has developed a hatred towards Sikander. Meanwhile, Amayra and Lovely are planning to ruin Kullfi's happiness. Again! A part of the audience feels that the story is getting monotonous and that the makers should add a twist and introduce a fresh track soon.
We asked a few of our readers for their take. Have a look at what they had to say.
'Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala has been extremely entertaining, and I loved watching the chemistry of Sikander and Kulfi. Also how Sikander and Kulfi departed and came back together was emotionally entertaining. But these days, the storyline is not too interesting.' – Prerna Budhwani, Analyst.
'I am in love with Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala and cannot wait to see how the track unfolds!' – Menka Sharma, Civil Engineer.
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Grace your home in the wonderful look of exotic succulents without the hassle of care using this beautiful planter. A faux string of pearls plant blooms down the sides of the golden foil accent planter as it delicately hangs from its cotton rope. Creating a relaxed environment wherever it is displayed, this stunning artificial plant is perfect for decoration in a living room, kitchen or on a covered porch.
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When it comes to improving customer experience, not all retailers are the same. Different business models, customer bases, and product selections prevent a one size fits all approach to providing great customer service. In their recent article titled "The Great Retail Bifurcation: Why the retail "apocalypse" is really a renaissance", Deloitte divided retailers into three groups—price-based, balanced offering, and premier—to help explain differences in retail business performance post-recession.
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So how can retailers use this trichotomy to guide them towards the best performing customer experience programs?
Each retailer group has distinct traits that place them in their category.
- Price-based retailers offer their products at the lowest possible prices, which is highlighted in communication to consumers.
- Balanced retailers offer products that are considered as widely available and diverse in both price and selection.
- Premier retailers offer highly specific products or services that are considered premium with an elevated price-point.
Since the three retailer categories are so diverse, each must approach customer experience in a different way. What will define the winners?
Premier retailers will cultivate memorable experiences.The customer base of premier retailers is primarily high-income earners, specifically the top 20% who earn more than $100k. These shoppers have the largest amount of money available for discretionary spending and appear to be willing to spend it, as premium retailer revenue skyrocketed 81% over the past five years. But when this exuberant market returns to historic levels, who will continue to thrive? Those who have invested earnings into quality experiences that go hand in hand with their quality products.
According to studies by psychologist Daniel Kahneman and his team, people tend to judge an entire experience based on how they felt at its peak (a highly emotional moment) and at the end, rather than the whole experience. In other words, humans are not accurate experience recounters. This bias is called the peak-end rule and implies customers may classify an entire experience as negative when the final interaction is unsatisfactory, even if the experience was positive or neutral overall. Therefore, premier retailers must invest heavily in customer experience journey mapping to identify key peak and last interactions across customer journey points. Once pinpointed, the focus can shift to making those moments memorable. An emphasis on memorable moments allows for experience innovations like the smart-mirror fitting rooms installed at Ralph Lauren. They are creating a positive peak experience in their fitting rooms, drawing traffic to the location where shoppers become customers. By highlighting key positive moments, premier retailers will continue to benefit from paying close attention to their customer experience.
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Price sensitivity and experience sensitivity are not mutually exclusive.Price-based retailer revenue has also risen in the past five years, growing 37%. This retail category's customer landscape encompasses the lower 40% of consumers who make under $50k and are subsequently particularly sensitive to price points. Customer expectation, price and otherwise, factors into how these customers perceive experiences at price-based retailers. Centriam's 2017 Retail Survey found that customers are far less likely to recommend retailers when their experience does not meet their expectations. These results were maintained when filtering results for price-based retailers: only 4% of people whose expectations were not met were promoters versus 59% for those whose expectations were met. In addition, customers who frequent price-based retailers seem to lower their customer experience expectations in return for lower prices. When asked for opinions on what a price-based retailer could improve on, one customer described themselves as "cheap" and thus would continue to shop at the price-based retailer regardless of the experience. However, this doesn't mean that price-based retailers shouldn't invest in customer experience, it just implies that they should be more careful about their business use cases. The same customer cited ways to improve on some general shopping experience elements, including lighting ("dim and ugly florescent lights that alter the colors of everything") and layout crowding ("no room to get a cart in the clothing areas"). As stated, this person will continue to shop here, but enhancing the experience will earn a larger portion of their total spend and lead to more recommendations.
One way price sensitive retailers can improve is to involve the customer in their own experience, which can sometimes surprise with non-intuitive improvements. Retail chain ALDI requires their customers to pay a quarter to use a shopping cart in store which is given back once the cart is returned to the store. The customer is now in charge of cart retrieval, a customer experience taken for granted (and free) elsewhere. Yet ALDI markets it as a positive experience by telling the customers that their quarter is actually saving them money! ALDI can keep prices low because they are minimizing resources spent collecting carts scattered across the parking lot. In this version of customer experience management, ALDI is reinforcing that saving money is the "mission" behind a customer's shopping trip. If returning a cart means a customer can continue to save more money in future excursions at ALDI, why wouldn't that be considered a net positive experience? Price-based retailers can be more specific when investing in customer experience as compared to the premier retailers because their customers will keep coming back for the low prices, but it's the continued reinforcement of positive experiences that will nourish an expanding customer base. This will be especially important if wage growth returns to the bottom 80% of households. These customers will have more money to spend, and more places where they can afford to spend it, but positive experiences will build relationships to keep them coming back to the price-based retailers.
Balanced retailers need customer insights to tip the scales.Unfortunately for the balanced offering retailers, they have not seen the increase in revenue experienced by the other two groups. In fact, the balanced retailers have seen a 2% revenue decrease in the last year, putting intense strain on cash flow and causing brick-and-mortar store closures across the country. Bankruptcies are becoming more common too, with Toys R Us, Payless and RadioShack declaring in 2017, followed by Nine West and Bon-Ton in the past two months. For this group, customer experience can be the difference between a retail survivor and a retail fatality.
Retailers who identify as balanced must make sure that they are being mindful of their customer base when designing their customer experience journeys or marketing strategy. They need to be customer obsessed, understanding why their customers are coming to them versus premier or price-based alternatives. Once they know what draws in their customers, they should invest heavily in customer experience strategies to continue promoting that behavior and subsequently consumer growth. A revenue component is a must for any customer experience business use case, and smart prioritization is essential for this group of retailers. Target seems to have capitalized on this approach to customer experience through their limited-edition brand releases, most recently their collaboration with Hunter. Combining desired brand names with affordable prices keeps current customers coming back for more and introduces variety to draw new consumer revenue. By looking at a more granular and specific view of their customers through a revenue lens, balanced retailers can design a customer experience strategy tailored to their brand.
All three retailer categories require a careful and customized approach to customer experience management. It is the tailored prioritization of brand specific business cases that will make or break a retailer in this marketspace. Check out our other blogs for examples of customer experience innovation and how customer experience investments may reduce marketing costs to continue building your customer experience business case. And remember to follow this blog for further discussion on customer experience management!


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Dorset Community Pain Service provides group programmes which are designed to help you recognise the many areas of life chronic pain can affect. For some people the prospect of being in a group can seem quite daunting. However, despite these initial worries, most people find that being with other people who share similar difficulties is a really rewarding experience. Our group programs cover a number of topics and are delivered by an interdisciplinary team of experienced health care professionals including
It is ironic that though human beings have always experienced pain, our scientific knowledge still can't explain some of the pain conditions people suffer from.
Pain management programmes are not aimed at treating your pain, though this may well be the result. They are aimed at providing you with tools to develop new ways of dealing with pain, different attitudes towards managing it, new skills, strengths and activities to replace ones you can no longer participate in, all of which bring a level of pleasure, accomplishment and self-esteem back into your life so that you can truly 'Soar above pain'.
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Every week we talk to hundreds of people in and around private capital. These conversations often highlight the burning issues facing investment firms and individuals alike.
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Courtney Poulos helps home shoppers in much the same way dating sites aid companionship seekers. "My City's Just Not That Into Me" stars Poulos, a real estate broker based in Los Angeles, and features her consulting families, couples, and groups of friends who have fallen out of love with where they live because of high expenses. A unique personality test helps Courtney decipher new locations that are best suited to each shopper's personality and needs. After exploring two new cities and varied real estate options, clients decide which city has what it takes to capture their hearts.


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"A conversation piece with unique style." Inspired by the ancient Shibori Tye-Dye technique played out in either wine or blue with a black and white infusion guaranteed to easily coordinate with your favorite travel essentials. The ideal print for year-round adventures and a perfect gift that friend who loves Boho style. Our Carry-On Cozy is the most versatile One Size Scarf/Cardigan/Skirt on the market for women who love to have fun and travel light. It can be styled limitless ways for everyday or life on the go. Transform it from a beautiful shrug to a peaked hem skirt. The Cozy can also be styled as a swim cover-up, a poncho wrap, and of course a classic scarf. The looks are endless. Our customers suggested the name Carry-On Cozy because they soon discovered it also doubles as a snug travel blanket for long flights
Why is our Carry-On Cozy so unique? It's because of our signature snap tape (available in only Diane Kroe products) which allows you to easily transform each look. Our soft cozy Brushed Venezia fabric is flowy, lightweight, and quick dry which makes this design perfect for both cool climates and tropical destinations.
For a perfect travel duo try the Wear-Ever Skirt Dress and Scalloped Sash in Black.
This print comes in our Brushed Venezia travel fabric. It is a high-quality poly/spandex blend (92% poly and 8% spandex). Very similar to your favorite yoga, workout, and swimwear but with a lightweight, brushed finish. Think of comfy elegance. We love it for it's quick dry, wrinkle-free, durable and easy care qualities. We love this fabric for its easy care and soft touch that gives you a flowy graceful look which makes it travel-friendly by easily transitioning from casual to dressy and takes up little space when packing.
Washing Instructions: Diane Kroe's goal is to make your life easier by using fabrics that are beautiful yet stress-free. Simply place your garment in a mesh laundry bag and into your washing machine on the delicate cycle in cold water. After washing, hang to dry or tumble-dry on low-delicate (mesh bag recommended). Your pieces will remain as good as new for a long time. Our quality and workmanship are designed to last. All Diane Kroe designs are proudly and ethically made in Toronto Canada.
Refunds: At Diane Kroe every garment is made to order, just for you, in our Toronto studio. For this reason, purchases are non-refundable as we pay our workers by piece. Happy customers are our main priority and we will make the necessary adjustments to ensure your Diane Kroe design meets your expectations.
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How Much Can I Save By Switching To Reusable Water Bottles?
Everyone knows that living a green lifestyle is great for the environment, but did you know that it could also put a little more green in your pocket? At Cupanion, we believe in helping people make small changes in their life that will lead to better future for not only our planet, but themselves as well.
It makes sense that swapping your disposable water bottle for a reusable one will save you money, but do you know just how much you can save? Believe it or not, but making the chance to reusable water bottles can save you around $1,400 a year. We're serious! If you drink the recommended eight glasses of water per day, this will add up to $1,400 worth of disposable water bottles.
Just to put this in perspective, the same amount of water from your tap will cost you around $0.49 a year. That's right. Forty-nine cents! Even if you add in the cost of purchasing a high-quality reusable water bottle, like our Outgoing Cupanion®, you will still save over $1380 a year. And this cost will only go down, because our water bottles will last for much longer than a year.
Aside from the money you'll save by making the switch to reusable water bottles, you'll be reducing waste and helping our environment. What many people don't realize is that it takes three times the amount of water to make a disposable water bottle than it does to fill it. This means that unnecessary water is wasted to make a single-use product.
Unfortunately, many of these disposable water bottles end up in landfills. On average, American's use 167 disposable water bottles per year, but of these 167, only 38 are recycled. We understand that when you're out and about during the day it can be hard to find public recycling bins for your water bottles, but that's why reusable bottles are so great. Not only are you saving money, you're avoiding the hassle of trying to find a recycling bin. You can just toss your reusable water bottle in your bag until the next time you want to fill it up!
If you're ready to make the switch to reusable water bottles and are looking for one that is both function and stylish, head on over to our online store. We have great reusable products for both hot and cold beverages. And while you wait for your beautiful new reusable bottle to arrive, you can daydream about what you'll do with all of your yearly savings!


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Dr. Salvatore Lacagnina, D.O., is the vice president of Health and Wellness for Lee Memorial Health System in Fort Myers, Florida.
In this role, his mission is to motivate, educate and empower people to improve their health and wellness. He currently is responsible for developing a comprehensive employee health and wellness program for more than 10,500 employees in the system. He is also medical director for Lee Memorial Health System Wellness Centers and medical director of Employee Health Services.
Previously, he was in an internal medicine practice with Lee Physician Group and was the medical director for Lee Physician Group until 2010. His emphasis was on prevention and wellness, disease management, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and risk factor reduction.
Dr. Lacagnina earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, and he is board certified in internal medicine.
Dr. Sal writes a weekly column about health and wellness in The News-Press and a monthly column for the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce Trends publication.


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As many consumers begin dreaming of sugar plum fairies and candy canes, the second largest retail season is not far off in many retailers' minds.
Get ahead of the competition for Valentine's Day 2017, with the following marketing tactics to increase sales from early-bird shoppers.
Ring in the New Year with Red
Starting the day after New Year's, begin the transition to Valentine's Day by incorporating red into your retail space, website and social media pages. While everyone else is talking about New Year's resolutions, make your e-blasts and direct mail stand out with gift ideas for Valentine's Day, keeping consistent with a red color scheme.
Set aside time to prepare your marketing materials as far in advance as possible, so you aren't stressed about it the week before Christmas. Schedule e-blasts and social media posts ahead of time and have direct mail printed and ready to go out after Christmas.
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Offer coupons, discounts or special add-ons to customers who place their orders in advance to aid in your holiday preparations and lock down sales.
Communicate Clear Last-Ship Dates
According to a survey conducted by Discover Card, only 10% of men wait until Valentine's Day to purchase gifts, while 65% of shoppers make their purchases the week before Valentine's Day. Use a call-to-action, such as, "order by February 3 to receive your gift by Valentine's Day," as a way to establish clear deadlines and avoid disappointment from procrastinators.
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Many people are finding the best ways to get lots of entertainment. According to numerous individuals, the way of a game is the perfect and full of fun. For it, individuals need to play a good game. The sims freeplay is a perfect selection for entertainment and having fun in free time. In the game, players can earn money, take part in social activities, competitions or earn money from hobbies. With it, players should try to earn in-game funds and some other essentials. If players do not collect these ones then the process of game profile becomes slow or stop. For the better profile, players should perform activities regularly.
Claim the freebies
In the game, the collection of currency is a challenging task. For it, players are required to perform lots of activities and put lots of efforts. With it, sometimes game provides the freebies and player should claim them as fast as possible. It is the golden opportunity provided by game to collect an amount of currency effortlessly so by getting The Sims FreePlay Cheats. Some players forget to redeem the amount and regularly putting efforts. If you are playing the game then you should pay attention to these factors completely and try to redeem freebies every time. The most common one is the daily reward. For it, players need to log in their account on routine basis. If you get success in log-in the account regularly for several days then you are able to get higher amount of bonus.
Claim sync bonus
Another benefit which you should claim from the in-game activities are sync bonus. For the synchronisation rewards, players need to connect their account to another social networking account. When anyone connects the game account with facebook then an amount of reward is credited to the account automatically.


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With the big-hitters failing to produce big points and the obvious clean sheets not turning out as such, it was not so much about the usual suspects of FPL point-scoring but the cheapies that brought home the points this gameweek. There were very few viable midfield options below 7.0 until the last few gameweeks. Nacer Chadli has so far scored regular points in his new role for West Brom after coming to prominence as a fantasy option at 6.4 in gameweek 5. Since then there have become even more good value fantasy propositions from midfield.
Junior Stanislas (5.5) was the top-scoring player in FPL this gameweek. His two goals and two assists took him up to 3 goals and 3 assists in his last 3 games. He is certainly one to watch in an impressive attacking side that cruised to a resounding 6-1 victory against Hull.
Joe Allen's price dropped to 4.8 earlier in the season when he was a substitute for Liverpool, but now transformed into an attacking midfielder his price looks like rising. Allen's brace at home to Sunderland makes it three consecutive games in which he has scored. Despite not being a renowned goalscorer but more of a defensive midfielder, Mark Hughes has so far deployed Allen further forward. His rise to goalscoring form coincides with a good run of fixtures, with Hull, Swansea and West Ham next up for Stoke.
Whilst writing these reviews, every week I wonder how to assess defensive options with so few clean sheets. The 0-0 at Anfield on Monday is the exception that disproves the rule that clean sheets have been in short supply. After the last gameweek I pointed out premium options such as Bellerin (6.5) and Walker (6.0) were worth their cost for their clean sheet potential and attacking points. This may be true, as Bellerin made an assist and very nearly scored despite neither claiming clean sheet points, but it is also worth looking elsewhere for players in other price ranges who are capable of attacking returns and bonus points.
The stand-out cheap defender before this gameweek was Brad Smith of Bournemouth. He had risen to 4.7 on Saturday after another assist, but it was his teammate Charlie Daniels who scored and assisted to pick up two bonus points. Daniels also takes penalties, so is a great option for your defence at 4.9. Alternatively, Steve Cook proved his aerial threat by scoring v Hull, a game where all of the Cherries' players showed their full attacking potential.
Even more affordable than the Bournemouth defenders is Middlesbrough's George Friend (4.5), who created 2 chances and crossed the ball 5 times on Sunday. 4.5 Holebas, also a defender, scored in the same game for Watford. This contributed towards his 2 bonus points even though his side lost 1-0, but 'Boro's fixtures are tricky. They go up against Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea in the next 4 games, including an in-form Bournemouth. Erik Pieters (4.4) has much more favourable fixtures and collected 2 bonus points in Stoke's first win of the season. Will their form continue? I certainly think so.
Kyle Norbury,
Stoke fan and fantasy football nerd,
Feel free to follow me on Twitter: @SCFCNerd
Stoke fan and fantasy football nerd,
Feel free to follow me on Twitter: @SCFCNerd


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Teacher, Julie Wilson, lives in the small town of Woodland. Her life is laid back and relaxed. She is very close to her brother Matt and young nephew Skylar. She lives alone with her two beloved dogs, Bonnie and Clyde. Just one thing mars Julie's otherwise perfect life, her controlling ex boyfriend, Ray, who refuses to believe their relationship is over and continues to harass her. Julie has no idea when she goes to the school one summer afternoon that Ray may well be the least of her problems. Hell and horror is about to enter Julie's life and change it forever.
Drifter, Remmy Foster travels around from place to place, unable to settle down anywhere. She's had a rough childhood and has suffered all manners of torment and abuse due to her special gift. Remmy is on the run from the ghosts of the past, although she's never admitted as much to herself.
When Julie gives hitchhiker Remmy a ride into Woodland, Remmy finds herself thrown into a dangerous and dark abyss, something different from all her other experiences involving her special gift. Something she didn't see coming until it arrived and more to the point, didn't totally understand the meaning of. It will take all of Remmy's power and ability to make the right connection in time. Life and death is in Remmy's hands. Tick tock, the race against time has begun.
I want to start by saying that this book is dark, deep and dark, the darkest Kim Pritekel has written yet. It comes with a warning from the author too. I'd also like to add, there are graphic and grisly scenes and it may not be for the faint hearted. This says a lot about me. I absolutely LOVED it. Kim has written a true blockbuster. In my opinion, and I don't say this lightly, it is her best ever book yet. But, I have thought this before about Kim's books.
This book is a well written, edge of the seat, nail biting, thrilling, fast paced, action packed page turner right from the beginning. I hated to put this down once I'd started. But, it really was too long for one sitting, even though I stayed up late.
All the characters are multidimensional and interact very well together. The way the scenes are described, transported me right into the middle of the action to live the story as it played out. It's shocking in parts. But, there is an underlying humor too.
The plot is so intense and intricately woven together, very well synchronized. It alternates between the victims and the would be rescuers seamlessly, going back and forth between the two.
Although there is a lot of fear throughout this book and the different tactics used to try to overcome it, the central pivot to the story is actually the connection felt by one person to another. A connection of souls which can only come into being when you've met your soul mate.
Kim Pritekel has really got deep into the minds of the characters she's writing about. Nothing is left to the readers imagination and all ends to the story are neatly tied up. Which in turn has resulted in a really satisfying read. This is a book that will be in my re-read folder. I need to read it again to savor the story without the pressures of knowing the ending.


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Things to do in Orleans, Cape Cod
For all things surf, check out the Pump House in Orleans. Not just a board rental, Pump House is a fully functioning surf shop run by a surfing couple in a surf town. Matt and Jamie Rivers will not only get you the proper gear for your skill set and the current conditions, but they'll also point you in the right direction for proper surf instruction with Cape Side Surf School. Peek inside for a tour of high-end quality surf boards, stand up paddleboards, wetsuits, swimsuits, beach gear and accessories. Visit them in person or the web. Pump House is located just before the Orleans rotary at 9 Route 6A.
Best Bet: Open 9AM - 6PM in the summer. Closed late December - May.
Avg Time Spent: 5-30 minutes
For all things surf, check out the Pump House in Orleans. Not just a board rental, Pump House is a fully functioning surf shop run by a surfing couple in a surf town. Matt and Jamie Rivers will not only get you the proper gear for your skill set and the current conditions, but they'll also point you in the right direction for proper surf instruction with Cape Side Surf School. Peek inside for a tour of high-end quality surf boards, stand up paddleboards, wetsuits, swimsuits, beach gear and accessories. Visit them in person or the web. Pump House is located just before the Orleans rotary at 9 Route 6A.
Best Bet: Open 9AM - 6PM in the summer. Closed late December - May.
Avg Time Spent: 5-30 minutes
While this surf school operates remotely, it is affiliated with the Pump House surf shop in Orleans. Cape Side Surf School is a team of comprehensive local surf instructors, each of which are certified in CPR and have at least one decade of surf & instruction under their belts. Local knowledge of surf breaks, in-water safety, and proper technique will get you up and riding waves. Regardless of your experience in the water, each instructor will tailor the lesson to your needs and goals. Book online on their website or call Ryan directly at (978) 771-3840.
Best Bet : Open Year Round
Avg Time Spent: 1.5-2 hours
For a true local experience, take a tour of Hog Island Brewery in Orleans. From Far Out Stout to White Shark Wheat, Hog Island has a wide range of beers brewed in house. More than your average brewery, there is a large bar & outdoor patio with games and seating both inside and out, marine-safe packaging, and live bands almost every evening in the summer. Play ping pong, Jenga, foosball, shuffleboard, or cornhole with the whole family. Connected to the Jailhouse Tavern, where you can have more than just bar snacks to munch on, the visit to Hog Island is a complete stop for all the beer and food lovers in your group. Operating hours vary depending on the season, as with most Outer Cape businesses, so check their website for the most up-to-date information on tours, bar times and live music announcements.
Best Bet: Open 7 days a week at 11:30AM
Avg Time Spent: 1-2 hours
In need of wine? Beer? Cheese? Gourmet Food? Main Street Wine and Gourmet is your one-stop-shop. In addition to their wide range of varietals, the storefront also hosts wine tastings on the weekends, with discounts on selected wines being tasted and boasts a large selection of affordable wines. Swing in and try something new at the "Juice Box", a daily selection of eight wines on display for sipping and taking home. Join their mailing list for invitation-only special events, wine and food pairings, and educational opportunities. Stop by in person at 42 Main Street or visit them online.
Best Bet: Monday-Saturday 10AM - 6PM, Sunday 12 - 5PM
Avg Time Spent: 30-45 minutes
Beyond candlepin bowling, The Alley ticks all the boxes for a fun afternoon or evening out. From fried green tomatoes to a full tray of baby back ribs, the made-from-scratch menu is broad enough to satisfy even those who don't eat traditional barbeque. Including vegetarian and gluten-free items, signature wings and four house-crafted barbeque sauces, the Bowling Alley is family-friendly, inviting all ages in for a game or a meal. Lane side service smooths the transition from mealtime to gametime. For a peek at their menu, pricing information or contact information for hosting parties, visit their website.
Best Bet for Lanes: Monday - Saturday 10AM - 11PM, Sunday 11:30AM - 11PM
Best Bet for Food: Monday - Friday 4PM - close, Saturday & Sunday 11:30AM - close
Avg Time Spent: 45 minutes - 2 hours depending on game length
For twenty-five years Ice Cream Cafe has been serving up homemade ice cream to the community in style. Constantly expanding their menu to accommodate food trends, allergies and preferences, there is something here for everyone. Vegan, gluten-free or sugar free, you don't need to miss out on the ice cream fun. Complete with an espresso bar, outdoor patio and an expansive list of flavors, Ice Cream Cafe is the spot on a hot summer day. For more information and current flavors listed, visit them here.
Best Bet: Open 11AM - 11PM
Avg time spent: 10-20 minutes
This food truck fledgling is serving up what others aren't - fresh squeezed juices, fruit pops, chia pudding, gazpacho, cold brew and more. For breakfast or lunch, it is light and fresh without sacrificing your dietary needs. The Big Squeeze is exactly what you need on a summer day. Find them located next to the Artist's Cottages on Route 6A in Orleans or at the Wellfleet Farmers Market on Wednesdays May - October. See more about the women behind the freshness on Facebook.
Best Bet: Early Summer - Fall, 11AM - 5PM
Avg Time Spent: 15 minutes
For a food truck experience that is on the opposite end of the spectrum from The Big Squeeze, visit Dr. Frank & Swine, a full BBQ and smoker food truck. Parked outside of the Masonic Lodge in Orleans at 107 Main Street from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Frank dishes out what's been called "the best BBQ on Cape Cod" each season to his loyal following. His backstory is one of home experimentation and joining BBQ competitions to perfect his recipe. See Frank on your way to the beach for BBQ ribs, pulled pork, red cabbage slaw or potato salad this summer on Saturdays & Sundays. Check out Frank's website for more information on their homemade sauces, meat rubs and information on the upcoming season.
Best Bet: Weekends Memorial Day - Labor Day
Avg Time Spent: 20 minutes
A new addition to the growing fleet of food trucks in Orleans, CapeSide Kitchen is keeping beachgoers at Nauset Beach well fed and happy. After a successful grand opening in Harwichport in May 2018, CapeSide Kitchen was quick to open up their truck featuring lunch at the heavily trafficked beach. Enjoy lobster rolls, soups, salads or box lunches to take back to your blanket. Visit them on the web or in person.
Best Bet: Summer Months
Avg Time Spent: 20 minutes
Stick your feet in the sand and have a break from traditional Cape fare. Another addition to the food scene at Nauset Beach this summer, Street Eats of Orleans brings falafel, gyros, chili dogs to the table (or beach blanket). Raving beach-goers can't stop talking about the buffalo chicken pita or the gluten-free options. Check them out on Facebook or at the beach.
Best Bet: Summer Months, 10AM - 5PM
Avg Time Spent: 20 minutes
The Orleans Department of Public Works and Natural Resources sponsors a free summer concert series on Monday nights in July and August each summer, making the easy transition from sunset spot to nighttime hangout. From 6:30 to 8:30 PM, enjoy free music and the changing light of Cape Cod's skies. For a complete lineup of musicians, see the town of Orleans page on the Summer Series. Family-friendly. Sandy feet encouraged.
Best Bet: Mondays 6:30 - 8:30PM July & August
Avg Time Spent: 2 hours
For the most comprehensive outdoor retailer on the Outer Cape, look no further than Goose Hummock. Beyond just a retail location, they provide local knowledge on fishing, waterways and the when & where for optimal conditions. Whether you're looking to get out on a boat and fish with one of their experienced captains, rent a pontoon boat, buy a new reel or grab a kayak and explore the inlet on your own, stop in or visit them on the web for a truly pleasant experience.
Best Bet: Year Round, Monday - Saturday 8AM - 6PM, Sunday 8AM - 4PM
Avg Time Spent: 20-40 minutes
Looking for a unique exploration of Cape Cod's waters? Look no further than Cape Kayaking. With a variety of different styles of tours, from Full Moon Sunsets to the Monomoy Wildlife Refuge, their experienced tour guides have an exhaustive knowledge of not just local waterways, but birds, clams and Cape Cod's local ecology. Many of their tours explore areas you can only navigate in small watercraft ensuring a unique and personal experience. Visit Cape Kayaking on the web for more information on tour selections and booking.
Best Bet: Memorial Day - Columbus Day
Avg Time Spent: 3 hours
Lower Cape's largest mini golf course, you cannot get more classic Cape Cod than a round with the family. From roaming through tunnels, to shooting under waterfalls, koi fish and tricky shots, this is a surefire way to spend a cloudy day or evening out with the family. Visit Cape Escape Adventures for location and a fun look at the course.
Best Bet: 9AM - 10PM
Avg Time Spent: 1 hour, depending on crowds
Over twenty miles of paved trails running from Mid Cape to Wellfleet, the Rail Trail is the perfect option for those who need a day off the beach and busy roads. The Orleans section of the trail conveniently begins alongside two bike rental shops, a coffee and ice cream shop, and a CVS for anything in between. Free parking for trail users makes Orleans the perfect starting point, regardless of your destination. For more information on the trail itself, visit Cape Cod Bike Guide. For bicycle rentals and repairs, choose from Orleans Cycle or Idle Times, both reputable and established businesses located adjacent to the trail head.
Best Bet: Open dawn - dusk, with appropriate lighting night riding is at your own risk
Avg Time Spent: 2-3 hours
From surf casting to deep sea charters, The Traveling Angler offers unique and fun Fish & Stay packages.
On vacation in mind but not body? Orleans hosts one of the only Crossfit gyms on Cape Cod. CrossFit Nauset is an established CrossFit affiliated gym that offers daily classes, individualized private instruction, and foundational programming. Beyond traditional CrossFit classes, they also feature FitCamp, FemmeFit, and free Foundations classes on Saturdays. Visit their website to sign up in advance, their classes sell out quickly and space is limited.
Best Bet: Open year round, 6AM, 8AM, 9:15AM or 5:30PM
Avg Time Spent: 1-1.5 hrs
For a more classic gym experience, BodyStrong offers group classes like spin, bootcamp and yoga as well as personal trainers on staff. An in-house daycare called "BabyStrong" gives your little ones a place to play while you work out. Located centrally in Orleans means easy access for whatever your vacation schedule permits.
Best Bet: 5AM - 9PM
Avg Time Spent: 1hr


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We all know that using a journal can be a good idea. But do you know how to journal so that it actually helps you manage anxiety and/or depression?
If you've been following me for any amount of time, how many times have you heard me discuss journaling and how amazing it is? (Google keeps telling me that journaling isn't a word, but I'm gonna keep using it.)
Well, if you're new here – it's a lot! And it's because I seriously believe in the power of journaling. It is incredible!
By the way…if you'd like to hear me talk more about journaling and other mental health topics, follow me on Instagram!
I also believe that a lot of people try journaling in a way that isn't super effective for them. Journaling is more than just writing down how your day was.
Your mind is blown, yeah? I get it! I mean, let me say that there's nothing really *wrong* with journaling in that way, but it's not gonna be one your best options if you're really aiming to better your mental health.
So if you are someone who just has no idea how to journal, this is for you! Read on for my tips. 🙂
Journal Consistently
This is so important!! *insert all the hand clapping hands emoji*
Personally, I write in my journal every day. I know for a lot of people, that can seem overwhelming and I can understand! If you need to, lessen your time commitment.
You can try out journaling once a week, or every other day, or whatever works for you! The point is to make it work for you.
Despite how often you journal, you need to do it on a consistent basis. Without consistency, you're gonna find yourself journaling at random and I can't tell how ineffective that is.
It's an unsuccessful method because you'll find yourself only journaling when you *think* you need to. But journaling is really good to do no matter what mood you're in, the situation, or whether or not you believe you should.
AND, journaling on a consistent basis will be really good for when you decide to review it later on (more on that below!)
Listen, folks…I'm a woman of routine. I love 'em. I believe in 'em wholeheartedly. That goes for journaling, too! Add it to a routine you already have to get the most out of it.
Related: How a Morning Routine Will Calm Anxiety
Having a routine with a journal will help you establish a system for getting your feelings out of your head and onto paper. That's important!
Journal prompts are a great tool to use in order to stay consistent. Click here to get some!
Include Gratitude
Gratitude is an incredibly powerful thing!!
When you journal, you might find yourself simply ranting or talking about negative things. And that would suck to look back on and find, right?!
Gratitude pushes positivity into your journal so you can continue to infuse positive vibes into your mind.
I encourage you to include gratitude in every single journal entry you do.
I add gratitude to my journaling routine easily! My journal is actually a horizontal planner, so it has weekly areas where I write daily, but I use the monthly pages to write down one thing I'm grateful for each day!
I can't tell you how easy it is to be more positive when I'm thinking about something I'm thankful for in my life each and every single day. It breathes positive life into me and counteracts the negative emotions I'm getting out in my journal.
Try it out! Seriously, you'll be literally feeling happier that you did, lol!
Write Down Negatives and a Plan to Change Them
Look, how many times can you go back in your past journal entries and see nothing but ranting and negative things?
Probably a lot. (Or if you've never journaled… just imagine it, okay?)
This is by far the number one mistake I see people making when it comes to journaling. Don't get me wrong – I understand the desire to get all those negative feelings out of your head. I encourage it!
However, journaling becomes the most effective when you take the negative things you wrote down, think about them, and come up with a plan to change them.
Think about it. You already have a lot of time spent in your journal.
If you're investing the time in it, it's easy to invest a few more minutes to make a plan to get you feeling more positive!
You'll be on your way to feeling better about that icky situation soon, and that's really what matters!
So the next time you are ranting in your journal (no shame in that – seriously! I do it all the time), I want you to stop for just a moment, read back what you wrote and then come up with a detailed plan to make you feel better and/or improve the situation.
This could mean many things. Maybe, for you, that means setting aside time for self-care. Or it might be about confronting the situation or having an important conversation with someone.
The solution you come up with really depends on what the issue is and what makes you feel better. So make it personalized!
And then write the plan down right below the negative things you wrote. Reread everything all together. Concentrate on it. Acknowledge it.
And then take that plan into action!
Your journal doesn't have to be just your release. It can be the release for things AND the perfect method for planning how to improve situations. 🙂
Review Your Journal Over Time
I'm guilty of making this mistake myself, and that's why I think it's even more important to share it! (I'm not perfect, y'all – fun fact.)
This again goes back to the idea that a lot of us use our journals and then leave them behind. But let's change that, shall we?
After a while, go back and reread what you wrote about. This could be after a few days, a month, or even a full year.
The reason I think you should do this is because seeing what you wrote about in the past can give you major insights into how you've grown over a period of time.
There's a ton of things you could take notice of, but just to list a few:
- you sound happier than you did months previously
- you're getting better about making plans to change negative to positive
- you're writing a situation you had less and less and that could mean it's affecting you less
- or maybe even the opposite of all of those!
It's really easy for anyone to forget how things have been in the past and how we have felt. But understanding the past can really propel us forward!
Take the time to go back over your journal (you don't have to read it word for word. I'm not convinced I'd want to do that with mine, lol!) You can skim it!
It's up to you to analyze what you find and use it to understand yourself on a deeper level.
Another awesome thing that I'd recommend you do is use what you find after reviewing your journal and set new mental health goals!
I actually have an entire guest post about this on my friend Mariah's blog, and I HIGHLY recommend you check it out here! I wrote it based on the new year, but you can totally apply the steps to any time frame.
Now you know how to journal like a champ!
Journaling is such an incredible tool for managing mental health, but it should be done with practice just like anything else! You can make it even more useful over time by using these practices!
Do you have any other journaling tips? Let us know in the comments! 🙂


text: The Beijing Garden of World's Flowers (that's really the official name) is made up of greenhouses and garden squares that makes it feel like spring all year round.Make sure to check out the flower research laboratory, where visitors will find a variety of flowers and plants planted in small bottles. There is also a special tissue culture room in the museum. There are staff members who organise the flowers behind glass windows.Colourful and sweet-smelling flowers fill the boutique flower hall, while kids get to understand ecology on a deeper level at the vegetable orchard.The largest area of all is the Tropical Plants Museum. Here you can find hundred-year-old Buddha belly trees, double-yang wood, ancient banyan trees and more. There are also hundreds of cactus and prickly pears in the Shasheng Plants Museum. Some plants in the Flower Grand View Garden can also be purchased on site and is much cheaper than at flower shops. There are also several goldfish shops there where one can purchase both plants and goldfish at the same time. Posted: Friday December 28 2018