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"Do we find in suffering our shared humanity? Through our wounding do we understand our own limitations and forgive the limitations of others?"
-Joe Wilkins
My brother and I have never been friends. We simply don't understand each other. There is a mutual misunderstanding that pulses between us and awakens a primordial need to convince the other that our way is the better, or best, way to conduct oneself. Neither of us are happy with this kink in our adult lives. But both of us have been powerless to do much about it.
There have been times where we have come close to sharing the warmth of mutual understanding. Watershed experiences mercifully provided the proverbial glass-of-water-in-the-desert relief to our thirst for friendship. Since I am four years my brother's senior, I walked through these moments first, my baby brother grinning and supporting me, as I would, in turn, do for him.
Attending college granted us peace in our twenties. Our primary and secondary educations lacked the essential connection between academic achievement and nurturing that is prevalent in contemporary education. If we didn't achieve, if we needed academic help, we weren't applying ourselves, trying hard enough, or, in my case, simply not smart enough. Our resulting painful, near-shameful academic insecurities made earning our bachelor's degrees seem impossible at times. We transferred schools, changed majors, tried to quit, and, as a result, got our asses kicked by our mom who would not let us quit. During these years we connected. There were several conversations about how much a class or college life in general sucks. On the eve of our cousin's wedding, the family having come together in the south from several points north, my brother and I were so mired in schoolwork, we stayed in our hotel room all day and plowed through piles of papers and books typical of a weekend's worth of assignments. Family members regarded our absence as rude. And they came to our room to tell us as much. We delighted in their surprise when they saw that the Chiarini kids were doing schoolwork. This was an anomaly. As was being locked down in a hotel room, he struggling with calculus and I agonizing over an essay. That day, we were academic equals. We were suffering on an equal level, in a similar situation, working towards a common goal. We had mutuality in our suffering.
Our weddings were another day where we stood together. There is a picture of my brother and I on my wedding day; he is holding one of the bridesmaid's bouquets, grinning broadly, his arm thrown over my shoulder. Another anomaly. He has never been physically affectionate towards me. It's his nature – he's an emotional carbon copy of our father. That day, however, he was completely out of his usual reserved shell. He was being silly, so much so that he busted out some slick breakdancing moves at the after party in the hotel lounge. He choreographed photo ops and cracked jokes with my ex-husband's groomsmen, whom he had just met. My memory of him from that day is one of vibrancy. A vibrancy I hadn't seen before and have not seen since. But this was not an easy day for my brother. He knew, really knew, that I was marrying the wrong man. And even more difficult for him, as I would learn a decade later when we sat down for dinner and I told him the marriage was over, was his knowledge that he had to let me make this mistake. He knew that if he opened his mouth, I would have shut him down, as is typical of anyone in a similar situation. What my brother would learn at that dinner was that I, too knew I was marrying the wrong man on my wedding day and was wishing someone would set me straight. We were equally wounded, aware of our limitations and the limitations of the other.
I'd like to say that becoming parents was a milestone that brought us closer, but, sadly, it caused some fissures in the already tenuous bond. My children are adopted, proudly and by choice. While the medical complications that would have ravaged my body were revealed after the adoptions, I knew, simply, deeply that pregnancy was not the path I was meant to take. This confounded my brother. And while he loves his niece and nephew, and shows no prejudice towards them, when the subject of their biological families, with whom I have close friendships, comes up, his face twists and reveals his still-unresolved perplexity. That face is familiar to me, and I want to slap it off his head when it arrives. Instead, I catch myself, stop talking about them, and fall silent. In my head I am screaming, "you asshole! Why is this such a problem for you?" I can only hope my face doesn't reveal my anger. I can't imagine, though, that it doesn't. And the fissures grow.
I rub his nerves raw, make him defensive, and cause him anger. We have had the same fight again and again. A couple of years ago, I was cleaning out boxes bulging with books and papers from college. In one, I found emails from him chastising me for my personality, for being who I am; painful words that I had heard from him, in varying iterations, many times. I sat heavily on the floor, chewing my lip.
He doesn't like my personality. It is no different from the guys who dumped me because I wasn't their type, or from the women who find me exhausting. Some people simply don't care to be friends with certain people, with me. It's not my fault; and it's not my responsibility to convince them that I am worth knowing and liking, which I had, in painful desperation, spent too much of my life doing. What I once took very personally and allowed to gash deep, bloody holes inside me, I have slowly come to learn not to take it personally. My brother and I share DNA. But if we didn't, if we had randomly met as people without familial ties do, we probably still wouldn't get along. While I don't like this, even wish it could be different, this simple conclusion has brought me peace both in the relationship I have with my brother as well as with others. It's nothing personal.
This didn't stop us from clashing. Historically, our fights are furious and uncompromising. They are ugly. This recent conflict had the potential to be a repeat of history. I saw the patterns emerging. I recognized the futility of the situation. I felt a familiar urge to defend, demean, wound, and attempt to shatter him; my anger bubbled to the brim, acidic and sharp. I didn't want to let my destructive, primordial urges take control. I knew they would, though; I have since learned my limitations. And, as such, I recognized the limitations of our relationship. It's nothing personal. So rather than trying to talk it out, which never worked, I walked away. I abruptly collected my children and, equally abruptly, left the restaurant where we clashed. I needed, desperately, not to convince or plead for understanding, which was nothing short of self-torture, but to protect myself and get away.
I sat in the small rental car, breathing deeply, encouraging my heart to stop racing. My children, having heard my brother yell at me, were thankful that we left. I listened to their chatter, their lack of fear, sadness or confusion and felt a calm, sad certainty that walking away was the only recourse.
Five days later my brother sent me an email. In it, apology was twisted with self-pity and bound around put-downs and insults.
It hurt. And made me angry. And made me sad. For in his angry words, I saw myself, my own words, as I would have spoken them a few years ago. I felt the scars of twenty-year-old wounds throb. I drafted a furious, cold-hearted reply rife with mutual insults and then quickly hit 'delete.' The old wounds' painful throbbing eased. Then I carefully drafted a reply that reflected what I would have needed – words that were sincere, simple, and kind, not defensive or confrontational, devoid of points meant to enlighten or attempts to change opinions. It wasn't an easy reply to draft, and, two days later, I still haven't sent it. His email revealed that my brother is struggling with the same pain that very recently knocked me so low as to have me contemplate taking my life. I need to tread lightly, to be supportive. To not fall prey to my familiar, destructive patterns. The past three years have forced me to self-examine and probe some ugly places inside me. I had to acknowledge my limitations and forgive myself. As such, I am able to see past the anger and the insults in his words, to further understand my limitations, and to forgive him his limitations caused by his suffering that might one day bring us to mutuality.


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The landscaper guy came by about 15 minutes after I woke up and 15 minutes before we were supposed to meet. I know he wanted to get going because he has a full day outside in the heat. He gave me the estimate for our fence and yard work, and it was pretty much what I expected it to be. He will start Monday.
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I was thinking about my dad a bit today. We haven't always had the best relationship, and I am glad we are spending more time together. It took me a while to accept that he is an emotionally closed-off person, and that that wasn't going to change. So most of our conversation is extended small talk.
He surprised me the other day by talking about his family--his parents--about how closed off they were. My sister found an article in the newspaper archives about his mom. Apparently she had been suffering from cancer, and had attempted suicide. She left a note, saying she couldn't stand the pain any longer. She took an overdose of sleeping pills, but was found before she died, and was resuscitated. She lived another six months before she succumbed to the cancer.
My sister, who found this article not too long ago, was livid. She couldn't understand how they could make her suffer like that. She asked my dad about it, but he knew very little about what had happened. He told me that after his mom died, his father waited three days to tell him, because he didn't want to bother him with the details.
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Dear Boggers,
I am very saddened to announce that, having examined the course this morning with my co-organisers, we are forced to CANCEL this Sunday 16th February's "Bog Rush" event. The course is now submerged beyond our control and is dangerous.
We will roll-over your entries to the (higher priced) spring "Bogathon" event, now on 27th April (when the water will, hopefully, have subsided). I sincerely hope that you will be able to accept our offer, and we will move your entries automatically. For those of you who have trouble making this date, have no fear – we will be holding further events in July and October, so if you can't make Bogathon date, please let us know! We want to ensure that every Bogger comes to experience the BOG this year…
Until Friday evening we were all going full steam ahead – working furiously putting the finishing touches to obstacles and about to start course marking for Sunday. We thought a little extra water would only add to the challenge of Beating The Bog… however the river bursting its banks over the weekend has made holding the event completely impractical and highly dangerous.
I never thought I would even have to consider cancelling such an event because of the weather: believing that conditions, no matter how bad they were, would simply add to the challenge of Beating The Bog, – and that the determination, dedication and resilience of our Boggers would overcome all..!
I'm sure most of you will be aware of the flooding going on up and down the country, with the endless talk on the news, and unfortunately this has hit East Kent hard in the past week. Those of you in Kent may even have seen the local BBC reports of the environment agency bringing in extra pumps at Stourmouth pumping station, which is very close to the Beat The Bog course. They've been doing their best, but the Little Stour river which flows around the course has now burst its banks. The result: the worst flooding here in 14 years.
The "Bog" is now 90% completely under water, in some case up to 2 Metres deep, with forecasts of more and more heavy rain into the future. (Most of the course is situated on boggy marshland around the river the Little Stour, so it should come as no surprise that it get a little wet down there. However, when on the very rare occasion the river bursts its banks, the area becomes one giant lake. There is simply nothing we can do.)
I am very disappointed to have let you all down this time. Especially those loyal Boggers who have supported us through our first events. You can see from the pictures how the view has changed over the past few days – it's gone from being boggy fields with ponds and dykes, to being one giant lake.
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This was as far as we could walk – with everything submerged in flood water.
(Some of you may well ask the question: Why don't you simply move the Feb "Bog Rush" to a March date, and keep it as a separate event? Well, while we have considered doing this, when this land last flooded in 2000 it took over 8 weeks for the water to drain away to any meaningful degree, so there would be no point, unfortunately.)
On a personal note this comes as a financial knock for us as a tiny team doing everything on a shoestring budget – this is something beyond our control – but we are treating the cancellation as just another obstacle to be overcome like all the rest..!
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By any measure, Hermann Broch was one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. Author of The Sleepwalkers and The Spell, he stands, together with James Joyce and Marcel Proust, at the pinnacle of literary Modernism. Born in 1886, he saw the First World War destroy the culture and consciousness of what had come before, seeing the West thrust unwillingly into the modern age. By 1938 Broch found himself arrested and detained, during which time be began work on his greatest novel, The Death of Virgil. Dozens of friends from all over the world managed to help him find his release and he moved to the United States where he lived for the rest of his life.With his wife Franziska, Broch had only a single child, Armand. While Broch had become preoccupied with deep questions of philosophy, psychology, and politics, his son became a thoroughgoing materialist. Sent away to an elite boarding school when 14, Armand found himself surrounded by students from the richest families in Europe. He became devoted to sports, to fast luxury cars (his father did not even know how to drive), and to the first class lifestyle of his classmates. These letters show the profound breach that developed between father and son. They also provide a portrait of the Gilded Age, a time of remarkable change, as Europe headed on a course of horrible inevitability. Letters from Broch during this time are uncommon, so we also get a chance to follow the trajectory of his life as he prepares to leave his job as an industrialist and devote himself to study and to writing.
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Turkel House and Garden (1955)
Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect
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The current owners have rescued the Dorothy Turkel House from near disintegration and oblivion.
I toured the house when it was for sale several years ago and I wanted to cry. It had been abandoned with the heat turned off in the middle of a Michigan winter. The toilets literally were cracked in half due to the water inside freezing. The water covered the floor and froze…creating mini ice rinks in the bathrooms. There were large cracks in the exterior walls, some of the wood paneling had water damage…I have to stop – as the memory of that day is too painful. I know, a little melodramatic, but it truly was sad. It was hard to imagine that anyone could actually rescue this treasure. A miracle happened. The current owners have slowly, purposefully, creatively and passionately rescued and restored this house. In fact with their garden ( dare I say ) they have made it better than it has ever been.
Originally the narrow Cherokee red concrete terrace and steps lead down to a grass lawn. Now the lawn has been replaced with an extension of the Cherokee red terrace. Along one side is a narrow pool with three bubbling fountains. Surrounding this extended terrace are multiple garden compositions, each with a unique personality, yet all work together. Interspersed are glass sculptures, silver balls-on-a-stick (my favorite) and a sculpture court with large wire spheres.
Inside, the two-story Music Room has been beautifully restored. The wood paneling looks great, and the owner's art collection accents the space perfectly. I am happy to report that the toilets have been replaced and the bathroom floors are no longer covered with ice ( even after the last winter we had here in Detroit).
This is one of the most amazing comeback stories I have experienced – in architecture anyway.
Michigan Consolidated Gas Company Building (1962)
Minoru Yamasaki FAIA, Architect
One Woodward Avenue, Detroit MI 48226
McGregor Memorial Conference Center (1958)
Minoru Yamasaki Architect
On the campus of Wayne State University Detroit MI
Visited September 20 , 2013 as part of the Detroit Design Festival
One of Yamasaki's early buildings ( and I think one of his best) is the McGregor Memorial Conference Center. It is located on the campus of Wayne State University, along with 3 other buildings by him designed and built later.
Click here for my photos from an architectural tour of the other Yamasaki buildings.
Guardian Building (1928)
Wirt C. Rowland, Architect
500 Griswold Detroit MI
While on my road trips I have my cameras with me at all times to capture the buildings I have made the pilgrimage to experience. While home in Detroit, I go past some of America's great architectural treasures nearly every day. I have been in each of them countless times over the years and almost take them for granted. I do take visitors through them to show them off, but rarely do I think to bring my own camera.
Yesterday I was downtown and walked into the Guardian Building to be inspired. Of course my "big" camera was back home, but I took out my phone and tried to capture the experience with the camera in my phone. Consider these as just snapshots of this amazing colorful "Art Deco Mayan Revival" space. Hopefully this will be enough to tempt you to experience this for yourself the next time you are in Detroit. It is well worth the trip.
Check back for my description and comments on the building, but in the mean time enjoy the photographs.
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Detroit Auto Show – The Displays – (2012)
The North American International Auto Show
Cobo Hall, Detroit MI
Visited January 17, 2012
Not only do the auto companies invest in their product development, but they also have inspired designers creating dramatic auto show displays. These displays are elaborate concoctions – part architecture, part technology, and all temporary – constructed in a convention hall for a two week run. They are meant to reinforce the brand image, be a backdrop or pedestal for the cars, and above all draw people in. Here is a sample of the displays at this years North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Come next year! There is a week long press-only preview, a Black-Tie Charity Preview on Friday night, and then it is open to the public Saturday morning through the following weekend. While in Detroit check out the other more permanent architectural treasures here. Click the "MI-Detroit" link in the column on the right and you will see some great options.
For more information, here is the official website.
Detroit Auto Show – The Cars – (2012)
The North American International Auto Show
Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI
Taking a detour from strictly being an architectural tourist, design in Detroit also includes automobiles. I went to the Autoshow this week, as I do every year. In the Motor City, the North American International Auto Show is a highlight of the season. With the press preview, the new car introductions, the blacktie charity preview, and of course the public Autoshow where everyone gets to see the concept cars, productions cars, and great creative displays. The displays, which are actually high-tech architectural constructions, will be highlighted in my next post. Right now, it is time to feature some great automobile designs – both old and new. Enjoy, and look for the next post featuring the displays.
Smith House (1946)
Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect
5045 Pon Valley Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Photos taken January 7, 2012
The Smith House is a great example of Wright's Usonian Houses. It is a more refined version of the first Jacobs House in Madison. Situated in the upscale Detroit suburb of Bloomfield Hills, this rather modest house is surrounded by huge mansions of the more traditional style.
The low, horizontal composition hugs the earth and extends across the site with the brick garden walls. The owner's large scale sculpture collection still graces the grounds and provides a nice visual break from the otherwise austentatious bigger than big neighbors.
This house is visible from the street, with a complete view of the front and north side facades across the lawn. The Smith House gives you a clear view of a pristine example his Usonian House concept. Well worth the trip if you are in the area. It is just down the street from the Cranbrook Educational Community with it's original Saarinen designed campus, and close by is Wright's Affleck House.


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after an apprenticeship (of sorts) and following the process of introduction and attunement by Dr. Faisal Rehman, Reiki Master, I am now a certified Reiki Healer at the First Level
Archive for April, 2013
Reiki Level I – attuned and certifiedApril 29, 2013
A life with Post Traumatic Stress DisorderApril 24, 2013
thank you Lisa for this, a brave thing to do. be blessed, and keep your voice loud in the din around us.
These Histories Travel With Me
A life with PTSD
Over the last couple of weeks, a number of events and conversations have inspired me to share the secrets of my PTSD. It's something which I usually keep extremely private. Usually, the disclosure of my PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) is limited to the explanation of 'I don't really do public transport'. Any further detail is spared, to protect both myself and the people around me.
Today I am letting my guard down. In part, because I was recently told off by my tearful sister for pushing her away; in part because I have noticed the silence of a friend, and I know what that means. Also, because another VERY brave friend of mine, explained his silence, his reclusiveness to the few people who share the only safe place he has left. It was one of the most courageous acts of bravery; he is a Veteran…
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No matter the type of business you own, contracts will likely be the most common type of legal transaction you will handle. A contract represents a legally enforceable agreement between you and another party. Understanding the various types of contracts and the laws that governs them is crucial in running a successful business.
A contract can be between people or companies, and may include agreements regarding services or goods. However, depending on what the contract is regarding, one of two contract laws may govern it. For most contracts, the common law governs over it. The common law is a traditional set of laws that govern over contracts regarding general business transactions, leases, and employment agreements.
While the common law generally governs over contracts regarding services, the uniform commercial code governs over contracts regarding goods. Unlike the common law, which is a traditional set of laws, the Uniform Commercial Code is more of a standard collection of guidelines. These guidelines are used to enforce the law of commercial goods.
While the common law has historically been based on the decisions of judges and courts over the years, it is pretty much universal. The Uniform Commercial Code, however, has been utilized in part by most states. The essential elements necessary for a contract do not change regardless of whether the contract is over goods or services.
Although the necessary elements are relatively similar between contracts, every agreement is different. In order for business owners to run a successful business, knowledge of the various types of contracts in the laws that govern them is crucial, and may take the help of an attorney.


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Rome may no longer be the Capital of the World, but she certainly retains her nickname: The Eternal City!
According to legend, she was founded in 753BC by Romulus (of Romulus and Remus fame).
Today Rome is the capital city of Italy and the largest and most populated city. The population is approaching 3 million people.
The Tiber River runs through her, and she sits in the region of Lazio.
She has been the capital of the Roman Empire for over 700 years. In 1871, she became the the Capital City of Italy.
Rome is the seat of the Italian Parliament. She also is host to the Official Residence of the Italian Prime Minister and the Official Residence of the President of the Italian Republic. She is also the seat of both houses of the Italian Parliament.
Rome is sometimes described as being a living, breathing Museum - Museums, Galleries, Churches and History seem to lurk round every corner!
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The fourth sign of the zodiac, Cancer represents protectiveness and the home. People born between June 22 and July 22 are emotionally complex due to the influence of their planetary ruler, the Moon and Cancer, being a Water sign.
It is believed that the Moon regulates not only the tides but also human emotions.
What you'll find in this article:
- Cancer Man And Scorpio Woman Compatibility
- Cancer Woman And Scorpio Man Compatibility
- Cancer And Scorpio Compatibility Verdict
Those born under this sign are strongly lunar-influenced and tend to be the "feeling" types. Water sign Cancer, is all about feelings and is very protective of itself and others. Similar to the Crab, its sanctuary is its own home and dislikes any kind of intrusion.
When it comes to relationships, Cancer people have so much love to give. They are very careful in choosing their partners because of their desire to be in long-term relationships. Since they guard their emotions fiercely, trust must be earned and strengthened thru time.
These moon ruled individuals consider marriage, children and home essential to their existence. These people make good partners because of their sensitivity to their partners' emotional needs.
Fixed, Water Sign, Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac. This sign has two planetary rulers: Mars, the god of War and Pluto, Lord of the Underworld.
Scorpio is the most powerful and most controlling of the water signs. These individuals have extremely deep and intense feelings.
Scorpios are known to be focused, fearless, protective, faithful, ambitious and intuitive.
They are also trustworthy and loyal friends. Scorpions are private people and prefer to be in the company of trusted friends and loved ones.
When it comes to love, Scorpios are very devoted to a fault. They are known to be very affectionate and demonstrative but, possessive and jealous. Scorpios give their heart, mind, body and soul to their other half and they expect to be loved in the same manner.
Trust is a key ingredient in all their relationships and betrayal of any kind is unacceptable. When trust is broken, the famous "scorpion's sting" will be unleashed to the offender.
What happens when the Crab falls for the Scorpion? Read and find out what the stars have in store for these two.
Cancer Man And Scorpio Woman Compatibility
Tough on the outside, soft on the inside, best describes a Cancer man. This sensitive man appears to be emotionally distant but truth is he has this wall built around him to protect his feelings and it will take time and the right person for this wall to go down.
This man looks for a confident, ambitious, faithful and devoted woman. He is the type who will give utmost devotion and undivided attention to his lady love and will demand the same from her.
Scorpio woman is the sexiest and most mysterious of the twelve signs of the zodiac.
It's not surprising that she easily captures Cancer man's attention. She has seductive charisma that attracts a lot of men. This lady falls for intelligent, ambitious, successful and aggressive men. When smitten, she will love him to the fullest; the kind that will last a lifetime.
This woman expects the same level of love from her partner. Love can bring out the best in her as well as the worst. Her jealousy and possessiveness can wreak havoc on her relationship.
Cancer Woman and Scorpio Man Compatibility
Being under a water sign, a Cancer woman is ruled by her feelings. Deeply sensitive, she can quickly pick up on the emotions of others, making it easy for her to gauge the true intent of a person trying to get to close to her.
The Moon, Cancer's planetary ruler, makes her seductive and very feminine. She is a very private person and would match best with someone who equally values privacy. When in love, this lady is very thoughtful, caring and nurturing toward her partner. This lady is highly attuned to the emotional needs of her partner and expects nothing less from him.
Scorpio man has a mysterious aura and a magnetic gaze that draws a lot of admirers. There's just something about this man that Ms. Crab won't be able to ignore. One can't tell that beneath his cool and calm exterior is a man filled with so much passion for life and love.
This man falls for a strong, independent, charming, sensitive and caring woman who would allow him to lead. Flirtatious women turn this jealous man off. He will stop at nothing to win the lady who captures his heart and once committed, he is a devoted and faithful partner.
Cancer And Scorpio Compatibility Verdict
There's no doubt that there will be instant attraction between Cancer and Scorpio. Their relationship can go notches higher soon after they get to know each other better and discover that they are very compatible.
Being water signs, they are both empathic, sensitive, possessive and jealous. Water sign people have a natural feeling for what others need so these two will be able to open up to each other, understand each other's emotional complexities and build a wall of trust to secure their relationship.
Although both are possessive and jealous, conflicts won't arise because they actually perceive these as affirmations of their love for each other. When it comes to their social life, both prefer to stay in the comforts of their homes rather than be out and about mingling. They share common goals in life and when these two work together, their dreams will be within reach.
Possible glitch? Cancer is opinionated while Scorpio is controlling. Arguments can be really intense and it's not beyond these two to use manipulative moves to get what they want.
One will not see the end of it because the Crab holds grudges while the Scorpion is vengeful so this couple must accept the fact that compromise is beneficial to them. They must learn to forgive and forget, or issues of the past and present will just build up and eventually destroy their relationship.
My Verdict: This is a match up was written in the stars.
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SMART MANUFACTURING 16 is an event designed to promote Dandenong and South East Melbourne as the largest and most vibrant MANUFACTURING ZONE in Australia.
The Manufacturing Zone accounts for
- 50% of Victoria's manufacturing output
- 92,539 jobs
- $6.8b in wages and salaries p.a.
- 30% of Australia's export
- $12b contribution to region's GRP
Investment in manufacturing
- Every $ spent in manufacturing creates a $1.70 for the regional economy
- Every manufacturing job creates 4-7 indirect jobs – compared to one job created for each service job


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GOLDEN, B.C. — For three days in 2010, Boo the bear stayed in the same spot.
He didn't walk around his 10-hectare enclosure, didn't go for a swim in one of his many watering holes and didn't eat any bright yellow dandelions — some of his usual daily activities at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.
"He wasn't moving from that area," recalls Ross Prather, manager of the grizzly bear refuge, during a recent tour. "The next day, he wasn't moving from that area all day. What's up? Is Boo sick?"
Boo, who's now 11 and weighs about 275 kilograms, doesn't normally sit still for extended periods. In fact, he's usually quite active — even escaping during mating season several times since he arrived at the refuge.
He arrived in July 2003 — exactly a decade ago — after his mother was shot by a poacher.
"He's a rescue, a humanitarian effort," says Steve Paccagnan, president and chief executive at Kicking Horse, which built the enclosure to provide a home for Boo and his now-deceased brother, Cari, so named after the Cariboo Mountains where they were found as orphaned cubs.
It's considered an education, conservation and research facility — giving staff an opportunity to observe the behaviour and life skill development of a grizzly bear as it grows in a natural setting.
They say the cubs would have died left alone in the wild, but some suggest they don't like to see any animal behind a fence.
"I hate zoos," says Charlie Russell, a renowned expert who studied bears in Russia for a decade and has since visited Boo at Kicking Horse. "I just don't like bears in cages.
"That's probably as nice a cage as possible."
Indeed, the enclosure — the largest of any known grizzly bear refuge — provides opportunities for Boo to explore different habitats and forage for food.
In the 2010 case, Boo showed his wild side.
"We had a group up here and we were watching him," says Prather. "All of a sudden he was digging and what do we see but four moose legs."
Resort staff immediately thought there was a moose-sized hole in the wire fence around Boo's enclosure. There wasn't, but the scuff marks on the outside of the electric fence led staff to believe a moose crashed through it trying to avoid being caught by a cougar or a wolf. The fence snapped back into place.
Little did the moose know that another predator was waiting on the other side.
Prather says the moose was likely injured crashing through the fence, and Boo managed to track it down.
"We believe the hunting instinct is that, it's instinctive, they are born with it," he says, noting that seeking out other food appears to be a learned behaviour.
Through trial and error, Boo learned which plants he should and shouldn't eat by foraging in his enclosure.
It's not enough to sustain him, though, and staff do add to his weekly diet.
"We use the term supplement rather than feeding because we don't want to feed him," Prather explains. "We don't want him to come to think of us as a source of food and start relying on us.
"So we are always doing it in a different location and different times of the day."
Sometimes food even falls from the sky.
"When the gondola is running during the regular season, we sometimes drop supplements out of the gondola so it's in the centre of his habitat as well, rather than just on the perimeter," says Prather, noting it's usually a roadkill deer scooped up off the highway or a salmon from the nearby fish hatchery.
He also gets lettuce, carrots and yams.
"A high percentage of his supplements are fruits and veggies to match the fact that in the wild, a grizzly bear's diet is 80 per cent fruits and veggies and only 20 per cent protein," he says. "The protein component he gets in the habitat are mice and ground squirrels and grouse. I've seen him bat grouse out of the air if they fly too close to him.
"And even smaller things — ants and other insects. He'll rip apart logs to get at those."
Dr. Ken Macquisten, a veterinarian who checks on Boo regularly, says he's a healthy bear living a good life.
"The only thing he suffers from is loneliness from time to time," says Macquisten, pointing to his escapes from the enclosure during mating season as evidence.
Since he came to the enclosure, Boo has escaped several times in two different years.
In June 2006, he tunnelled beneath an electric fence. A grizzly was returned to the enclosure, but resort officials said at the time that they never confirmed it was Boo.
Eighteen days later, the grizzly in the enclosure broke out — this time smashing his way through a steel door, two electric fences and a 3.6-metre fence reinforced with 60 centimetres of steel sheet beneath the ground.
Boo then came back on his own in early July.
He also escaped twice in 2011 when, despite being neutered, it's believed he caught the scent of a female grizzly.
Escapes aside, Macquisten says the size of his enclosure gives him every chance at a natural life.
"The area includes waterfalls and creeks and ponds and sloughs and forests and hills," he says. "It's got all kinds of natural forest — I don't think he ever runs out of things to do there."
Macquisten says the entire team has taken a hands-off approach to Boo's care.
As a result, officials say they've learned a lot about grizzly bears by studying Boo — including whether it's possible to take an orphaned grizzly bear cub and help it develop enough survival skills so it could eventually be released into the wild.
"We believe, yes, they can because we've seen Boo develop a lot of skill," says Prather, while noting it's too late for Boo to go back into the wild because he's too habituated by being exposed to humans too often.
Instead, the facility focuses on using Boo to educate the public about grizzly bears through its interpretive tours.
"A lot of people arrive here and they have no idea what a grizzly bear refuge is all about," says Prather, noting they often ask whether it's a zoo. "They come up and they have the opportunity to view a grizzly bear that is much closer to being a wild bear than a zoo bear.
"It's an opportunity for people to view a wild grizzly bear going about his routine just like a wild bear would, but closely and safely."
This is the first of a three-part series on grizzly bears.


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The Car Connection Lamborghini Murcielago Overview
Building on a tradition established by the Countach and Diablo, the Lamborghini Murcielago's 2001-2010 run saw some of the most extreme interpretations of the Italian automaker's exotic philosophy brought to life.
The first Murcielago, built through 2006, established the template for the models to follow: all-wheel drive, mid-engined, and extremely low. The original Murcielago sported a 6.2-liter V-12 engine rated for 571 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission handled gear shifts, while a a viscous center coupling distributed power to the front wheels as needed. Speed, as you'd expect, was tremendous: 60 mph arrived in just 3.8 seconds, and the top speed was in excess of 205 mph.
In 2004, Lamborghini added a Roadster to the Murcielago line, which offered the same core mechanical and performance characteristics as the coupe.
The second-generation Murcielago, launched at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, saw a number of performance enhancements. The V-12 engine's displaced grew to 6.5 liters, output was increased to 631 horsepower, and the LP 640 designation was added to the Murcielago title. A new six-speed e-Gear automated sequential manual transmission was added in addition to the six-speed manual. A mild exterior styling update helped keep the Murcielago's look fresh, and the suspension was re-tuned.
The Murcielago LP 640 Roadster was introduced later in 2006 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, again adding a convertible experience without substantially changing the car's mechanical configuration.
Toward the end of its model run, the Murcielago gained a number of special editions, including the LP 670-4 SuperVeloce (or SV, as it's commonly known). The Murcielago SV gained another 30 horsepower to bring the total to 661 hp, enabling a top speed as high as 212 mph with a low-drag rear wing; top speed with the Aeropack wing was 209 mph, thanks to drag induced by greater downforce. The SuperVeloce also lost 220 pounds of weight compared to the standard Murcielago, helping to shave 0-60 mph times to just 3.2 seconds. Only 186 Murcielago SVs were built before the end of the car's run.
Other special editions of the Murcielago include the LP 640 Versace, a model designed with the famous style house's themes--and materials--in mind; the LP 650-4 Roadster gave a small performance boost to the drop-top's stats, and was available only in a limited selection of colors.
In 2011, Lamborghini replaced the Murcielago with the Aventador, which takes the flagship model of extreme design, performance, and price to new levels. For more on the Aventador, read our review.


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Josh Shpak Band: Astatic (2015)
by James Nadal, All About Jazz
"If one is driven to the edge of sound and requested to hear the future of jazz, whoever is spinning the tunes might consider the Josh Shpak Band to open the show with music from Astatic . Led by trumpet prodigy Josh Shpak, who was personally mentored by the legendary Clark Terry, this outfit is propelled by the vitality of youth and exuberance with a wisdom well beyond their collective years.
The cosmic throb which opens "The Vibe," leads to the trumpet lines that moan into a twisted dirge. Guitarist Lucas Del Calvo compliments the horn with a bridled bravado, as they rise into progressive heights, before settling back to the pulsation where they began. "From Different Places," is briskly steered by the piano of Kyumin Shim, setting up a free flying episode that weaves through fusion funk, breaking past discerning guitar and trumpet solos, tumbling into to the vibraphone expressions of Simon Moullier. The bass work and drumming on this number by Aaron Liao and Patrick Simard, respectively, is as tight as can be played on such a complicated tempo. These two do an admirable job throughout this production, and should be acknowledged.
For the rest of the tracks, beginning with "Prelude: Through My Eyes" a string section was brought in to add an orchestral timbre to the project. This is where this group demonstrates that they are deft at executing complex arrangements, while maintaining the jazz edge. "Weapons," features Roni Eytan on chromatic harmonica, who eases the song into a trance mode, offering interesting interactions between himself and Shpak. The pace is alleviated more on the aptly titled "Requiem," where the band relaxes upon the strings, yet maintains the somber mood necessary. "Not Just Yet," is deliberate in its sparseness, and seems appropriate for ending this stimulating and innovative endeavor.
The music on Astatic is as progressive and intellectual as the dedication of the musicians behind the instruments. The only drawback might be in its brevity, as it clocks in at thirty-five minutes, leaving the listener inevitably wanting more. That aside, it is an outstanding debut, and a solid representation that jazz is moving forward."


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When the iconic singer announced she would be going on hiatus from her Las Vegas residency because her hubby's health had taken a turn again, fans didn't know whether she would return to the stage or not.
Luckily, Dion recently revealed that she's decided to take the stage at Caesars Palace, because "my biggest job is to tell my husband, we're fine. I'll take care of our kids. You'll watch us from another spot," she tells USA Today during an emotional interview.
Dion says she resorts to being strong in times like these, but sometimes Angélil "needs something more sensitive than that, more than just
positivity. Sometimes he just wants me to enter into a different place with him."
She continues, "I'll say, 'You're scared? I understand. Talk to me about it.' And René says to
me, 'I want to die in your arms.' OK, fine, I'll be there, you'll die in my arms." By her side throughout her career has been her former manager and husband, 73, who is also the person who encouraged her to return to the stage at Caesar's Palace come Aug. 27.
"That first show, it will be fragile," she says. "There will be moments of emptiness, laughter, awkwardness, tearing up. But that's the point of coming back—otherwise, I just release an album."Dion also explains that her return to Sin City isn't so much for the performing as it is to show Angélil that she has his back.
- "When you see someone who is fighting so hard, it has a big impact
on you," she says. "You have two choices. You look at your husband who's
very sick and you can't help, and it kills you. Or you look at your
husband that's sick and you say, 'I
got you. I got it. I'm here. It's going to be just fine.'"You can have your shaking knees at the end, but when someone you love falls and needs help, it's not time to cry," she adds. "Afterwards, sure. But not yet."
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All images © by Roberto Piperno, owner of the domain. Text edited by Rosamie Moore. Write to email@example.com.
Page revised in February 2017.
All images © by Roberto Piperno, owner of the domain. Text edited by Rosamie Moore. Write to email@example.com.
Page revised in February 2017.
The nomadic tribes of the deserts and steppes of Central Asia were for centuries at the border
of the civilized world; they were for a short period ruled by the heirs of Alexander the Great,
then they fell under the influence of the Persian Empire; when this was destroyed by the Arabs, also Central Asia was Islamized. However the imposition of Arabic was limited to the alphabet, because the local (Turkic) languages were not displaced.
In the Xth century there was a migration of Turkish-speaking people into Persia; they were slaves and soldiers and they gradually rose in society maintaining their tribal bonds. They were named after Seljuk, the leader of one of these tribes. Togrul, a grandson of Seljuk, profiting from the crisis of the Caliphate of Baghdad, which formally had suzerainty over the Muslim world, established his rule over most of Persia. His successor Alp Arslan expanded Seljuk possessions to Georgia and Armenia, thus coming into contact with the Byzantine Empire.
Clickable map of the towns covered in this section. The lighter area shows the approximate borders of the Sultanate of Rum. The green line indicates the 1896 railway linking the Asian side of Constantinople with Konya - the first leg of the Constantinople - Baghdad Railway (1900 Times Atlas of the World)
In 1071 at Manzikert Alp Arslan defeated the Byzantine army which was led by Emperor Romanos IV who was captured. Alp Arslan agreed to release his prisoner in exchange for a ransom. But worse was yet to come for the emperor, as on his way back to Constantinople he was attacked by a Byzantine rival faction. He surrendered and resigned his rights to the throne. After having been brutally blinded by his
enemies he was paraded through the streets of Constantinople on a donkey. He died a few days later.
In the following years the Byzantines failed to recover from Manzikert and the Seljuks occupied most of Asia Minor. Their internal rivalries were such that the factions resorted to the Seljuks for help: in 1078 a rebellious general became emperor with the decisive support of a Seljuk army which occupied almost all of the Byzantine possessions in Asia.
In 1097 Emperor Alexios I Komnenos with the help of the Crusaders managed to reconquer Nicea and parts of western Asia Minor, but the Seljuks maintained a firm control on its central and eastern sections.
Mount Hasan (Turkish: Hasan Dagi) is an inactive volcano near Nigde. With an altitude of 10,672 ft.,
it ranks as the second highest mountain of central Anatolia
The Seljuk Empire was organized according to a feudal system; local rulers accepted the often nominal suzerainty of the
emperor (sultan). In 1092 a dynastic quarrel led to a split of the
empire: Kilij Arslan, one of the pretenders proclaimed the independence of the Sultanate of Rum which included central and eastern Anatolia.
It was called Rum (i.e. Rome) because its territory had been part of the Roman Empire; in Europe it was called Sultanate of Iconium, after the Latin name of Konya, its capital.
The Sultanate prospered; the Crusades threatened it, but at the same time they contributed to its wealth because they were a positive factor for trade between Europe and Asia. Venice and in particular Genoa established trading bases on the Aegean and Black Seas. Seljuk rulers built a net of caravanserais (or hans) which facilitated the flow of goods between these bases and Persia and Syria. The main route was called Uzun Yol, (Long Road) and it was an almost straight line which linked Konya with Kayseri (ancient Cesarea) and Sivas (ancient Sebaste) the two other main towns of the sultanate.
Tuzla Golu, a salt lake near Kayseri
The Sultanate of Rum ended in 1243 when a Mongol army invaded Anatolia; it was an expedition having the sole objective of sacking and looting, but it weakened the supremacy of Konya over the other parts of the country. In 1276 a revolt against the Mongols saw some regional leaders manage to conquer Konya; eventually two groups increased their power: the Osmanli (Ottomans) who had their capital at Bursa in the north-western part of the country and the Karamanoglu (or Karamanids) in its southern part; the latter had their capital at Laranda (today Karaman) and they controlled Konya too.
In 1403 central Anatolia was invaded by Timur (or Tamerlane) who defeated and captured Bayezid I, the Ottoman sultan. The Karamanids tried to take advantage of the Ottoman crisis and briefly conquered Bursa. The final confrontation occurred in 1468 when the Ottomans took Laranda, after having conquered Konya.
View of the countryside between Sultanhan and Kayseri; in the distance Mt. Argaeus 13,124 ft. (Erciyes Dagi)
Central Anatolia is a vast tableland (height: 3,000-4,000 ft) surrounded by high mountains which prevent many rivers from reaching the sea. For this reason there are several lakes, the size of which varies according to the season; in summer, parts of them become dry and are covered by a thick layer of salt.
The monotony of the landscape is interrupted by some extinct volcanoes. Even today large extensions of the tableland are almost unpopulated; the presence of water and of intensive farming is signalled by rows of poplar trees.
Goksu River Valley near Mut
The tableland is separated from the Mediterranean Sea by the Taurus Range; only a few passes allow communication between the coastal region and the tableland; the valley of the Calicadnus (today Goksu River) is one of them together with the Cilician Gates near Lampron Castle.
The road is not usually busy, but occasionally ..
1908 Haydarpasa Station on the Asian side of Constantinople (it was designed by architects Otto Ritter and Helmut Conu in a German-Renaissance style).
Although the title of this section makes reference to the "Long Road", the actual itinerary follows a different route to include Karaman and Mut. Towards the end of the XIXth century the Ottoman Empire, backed by the German one, decided on the construction of a railway to replace the old caravan trail. It was meant to link Constantinople with Baghdad and the Persian Gulf. Its first leg reached Konya: it was extended via Karaman and Adana to the Ottoman provinces in Syria and today's Iraq.
Posing for romeartlover at Ivriz (left - Hittite relief); Konya (centre - Hasbey dar ul Huffaz ); Bor (right - statue of Kemal Ataturk in the courtyard of a primary school)
The Seljuks were imbibed with Persian culture and art: this section is mainly devoted to the monuments built by them, but there are also references to buildings and works of art of the civilizations which came before (Hittite, Roman, Byzantine) and of that which followed (Ottoman).
Excitement at Karaman (left) and Nigde (right)
In some of the provincial towns covered in this section, the sight of a foreign traveller taking pictures is still unusual. Children are perfectly aware of the functioning of digital cameras and do not miss the opportunity of having an immediate portrait.
Cappadocia was named after Persian "Katpatuka" which meant "the land of beautiful horses". A horse earns its living at Cavusin
This section also shows some of the unique geological rocks of Cappadocia.
View of Goreme
The image used as background for this page shows Mevlana's tomb at Konya.
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Mut and Alahan
On the Way to Nigde


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Finding Car Auctions In Houston, Texas
HOUSTON, Texas – In the State of Texas, you're entitled to get well the worth that your automobile has misplaced because of collision repairs from the insurance coverage company of the at-fault driver. Though it's extra time consuming than utilizing a formulaic strategy or an public sale printout, it's essentially the most legitimate technique by which accuracy could be obtained. A public auction is an auction at which any Public Purchaser can take part and bid on stock obtainable to them. Convey alongside a qualified auto mechanic as properly in order that he can present a preliminary inspection. The auction was based in 1964 by James B. Bowers and presently operates beneath the second-technology possession and operation led by brothers Tim Bowers, James B. Chip" Bowers, II and Mark Bowers. When the next Michigan Auto Public sale is promoting cars, please let me know so I can see what they have obtainable.
Large H took title to the car and bought it once more at auction on October 17, 2000 for $3,one hundred to Houston Auto Auction, which auctioned the car a week later to Progresso Motors, four which sold it three days later to Jose Angel Hernandez Gonzalez in Progresso, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BSB?
- BSB is an independent membership organisation representing the business community in the South Bank precinct.
- The precinct extends from the Mater Hospital to QAGOMA, around to parts of West End and Musgrave Park.
- BSB's precinct is the equivalent size of the City of Grafton.
- BSB has over 150 corporate members, representing a workforce of 15,000 and 20,000 students.
Who are BSB Members?
- They comprise businesses and organisations of all sizes including large cultural institutions such as QAGOMA, QPAC and State Library of Queensland, key precinct stakeholders such as South Bank Corporation and BCEC, big companies like Fuji Xerox and Stockland – to smaller retailers, charities and aspiring businesses.
- BSB has over 130 corporate members, representing a workforce of 15,000 and 20,000 students.
Click here to view the full list of BSB members.
What does BSB do?
- We provide a platform to help members in the precinct to grow and improve their businesses.
- The platform might be through events, direct networking, collaborative projects or professional development.
- We are also seen as the "Voice" of the precinct – advocating on behalf of members on the important issues that may impact their business within the precinct.
- Local and state governments also look to BSB for advice on issues relating to the area, given our near 20-year history in the precinct.
Is BSB just a networking organisation?
- No, BSB is not just a networking organisation, although in recent years our members have put more emphasis on the business-to-business and networking side of the business.
- The role we play in advocacy and being a communication conduit is critical.
- The significance of communication was made obvious during the 2011 flood and 2014 G20, when members needed a reliable source of information and government needed a conduit to release information.
- We also have a sustainability agenda and aspire to be Australia's most sustainable precinct.
How is BSB funded?
- BSB is a membership organisation, funded predominately through membership fees.
- We are completely independent and do not receive any State or Local Government funding.
Is BSB part of South Bank Corporation?
- No, BSB is separate to South Bank Corporation (SBC).
- SBC is a State Government organisation responsible for the management of the Parklands' commercial assets including restaurants and carpark.
- BSB is an independent membership organisation.
- SBC is a founding member of BSB.
What is the 20-year vision for the precinct?
- Business South Bank along with over 40 precinct stakeholders developed a 20-year vision for the South Bank precinct, as a way of driving the agenda for the precinct rather than reacting to Government plans.
- The vision recognises the economic and cultural significance of this unique urban precinct and seeks to ensure it remains a precinct of excellence for 20 years and beyond.
The vision explores 4 strategies:
- Global destination – long term plan for expanding the cultural, educational and tourism facilities
- Connection – offers a blueprint for improving key connections within and beyond the precinct, including major gateways, streets, river links and links to Queens Wharf
- Space to Grow – identifies new public spaces
- Collaborate – precinct stakeholders to collaborate on marketing, events, information and planning
What is hub4101
- The precinct of 4101 is home to a large cluster of digital, technology, creative and innovative organisations.
- hub4101 was created to take advantage of this clutter and to:
- foster and promote this community;
- create opportunities for students;
- pursue similar organisations to move their business in the precinct;
- and profile the precinct as one that embraces innovation.
- hub4101 aims to establish the South Bank precinct (4101) as a 'Creative Hub' fostering innovation and connections in the creative industries that will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally.


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I like to keep track of how much weight I've lost per month because I feel like it's easy to get caught up in the little differences of weight shown on the scale from day to day that I don't consider the bigger picture and the progress that's being made.
I am happy with my progress this month but I would like to kick it up a notch and get back to how strict I was when I first started! Not that what I'm currently doing is "bad", it's just that I think I could lose at a faster rate and get to my goal faster if I buckled down and put my mind to it.
So here is how my journey has gone since I began:
I would love to lose 10 lbs. per month. I could probably do it if I was more strict with my eating—but I'm not sure I want to do that either! Even at 6 lbs. per month, I would lose 72 lbs. in a year and weigh less than ever. I could handle that!
It seems like my weight will hold steady and then, BAM—a big drop of weight. I've also noticed that I seem to do better when I'm eating more. I have never been restricting calories all that much, but it's good to know that I have some wiggle room there too. Many days, I eat over 2,000 calories—albeit, it's usually "healthy" foods and lots of protein and I think that makes a big difference. And, of course, the amount of calories I'm able to consume will go down as I lose weight.
Just remember that, while each week the weight loss might not seem like that much, it all adds up!


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About Us
Welcome to Western North Carolina's premier fly shop and fishing guide service! Located on the banks of the Davidson River in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, we are within an easy drive of Lake Toxaway, Cashiers, Hendersonville, Asheville, Greenville, SC, Charlotte, and Atlanta. Our shop is open daily throughout the year, and offers a wide range of fly fishing gear, fly tying materials, clothing, and more. Our guide service is second to none and we offer trips in every season for every skill level.
Guide Services
Our world renowned staff of 10 professional guides is anchored by Fly Fishing Master's Champions Kevin Howell and Walker Parrott. Our guides specialize in wading for trophy mountain trout and drift boat fishing for trout and smallmouth bass. Our guides operate in Pisgah, and Nantahala National Forest; Dupont and Gorges State Parks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We also have access to 3 miles of privately managed and limited access trout streams. Being a Clacka Craft pro shop, our guides offer float trips on the French Broad, Pigeon, Tuckaseegee, Watauga, and S. Holston Rivers.
Our fly fishing schools were designed by the Fly Fishing Master's National Champion Kevin Howell. Our instructors are all certified casting instructors, which have dedicated their lives to educating and sharing the joys of fly fishing.
Davidson River Outfitters sells only the best flies and gear. We carry rods from G.Loomis, Sage, and Winston. Reels from Lamson, Ross, Sage, and Nautilus. We also carry wading gear and clothing from Simms, Patagonia, and Chota. Our fly selection is the biggest in WNC. Stop in next time you are on your way to the river and see for yourself.
Skip work and go fishing, we will never tell that you were here! And as we say Go Early, Stay Late, and Fish Hard!


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We're back! Oh it is so so so wonderful to be home. We got in late afternoon yesterday which made an easy transition for bedtime. Our family had such a jam-packed week for our Germany road trip, I decided to break this up into multiple posts this week. What we did in Frankfurt, what Munich in the snow was like and then wrapping it up with Nuremberg and Bamberg last of all. Several of my stereotypes were put to the test this week, and you'll see if I was proven wrong or my suspicions were confirmed when it comes to Germany, Germans and hostels.
We left Oisterwijk last Monday, the 25th of March. It wasn't sunny, but wasn't bone chilling-cold either. Our goal was to be on the road by 8am in order to make it to the hostel in Munich by 7pm. We planned on a pit stop in Frankfurt at the nature museum which was about half way, as the idea was to get out and stretch our legs for about two hours since the boys need that kind of thing for everyone's sanity.
We made it on the road only about a half-hour behind schedule. We had dry weather, which was nice- I hate loading up a car when it's raining and/or snowing. In addition our car has a tempermental attitude when it comes to defrost/heat and usually ends up sweating us out of the car whilst making a mess of the windshield. There is no happy medium.
I have to admit- I don't mind a road trip in the beginning. The boys are all strapped in and as long as we have a movie they want to see going, I can stay sitting down and drinking my coffee.
And look! A castle! We saw many of these as well as pretty impressive churches along the way.
Here I'd like to point out that the Germans (as most Europeans I am understanding) like to drive fast. Like really, really fast. I thought coming from the Detroit area I knew what fast driving was, but not so. I am still not sure if the posted speed limits are merely suggestions or the 'law' but there were quite a few cars that FLEW by us while we were going at least 130-140 km/hr. Basically the other drivers were going at least 100 mph- and I do mean at least.
In the above photo you can see the speed lane limits that keep trucks in their place. 60kph is their max- which is so nice when you take into account the white knuckle driving that can be experienced driving up or down I-75 back in the states. If you've ever driven on spring break from Michigan- you know what I'm talking about.
Also, the roads are in amazing shape. My husband said that it's from the restrictions on semi truck weight. We also discussed the possible conspiracy behind state governments purposely allowing the roads go to hell just to ensure jobs for people each spring and summer. I mean, the weather is the same in Germany as Michigan. How is it their roads are so much better?
Gotta pee? Get ready to pay to use the WC at every rest stop/restaurant/gas station along the way. Perk of that is a) they're typically super clean and b) you get a discount ticket to use at that particular store/shop.
After a few hours, we arrived in Frankfurt and to see the Senckenberg Museum. My guys are in the early stages of a dinosaur obsession and we found a blog which made the museum sound like an easy choice for a break. No Ordinary Homestead gives an extremely thorough and informative review here. I highly encourage you to check it out if you're thinking of stopping in Frankfurt. Museum admission for adults was about $10, kids were free- so completely in the budget.
I mean, just look at all of this dinosaur awesomeness!
And this was just icing on the cake for my whale obsessed children…
We made it back on the road a few hours later and headed toward our first hostel destination in Germany: Munich. The road getting there was not so kind as the weather got much, much worse. We encountered icy and wet road conditions once we hit Munich which was about the same point we lost the boys good behavior window. Why is that always the case? There we were, in the dark, driving on ice and snow in a foreign country (without the required snow tires/chains/emergency reflector vests) and out of washer fluid.
We did eventually make it to our destination around 7pm and the adventure continues there…
Have you ever been on a road trip in Germany? Where did you go? What did you see?


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Unless you've been living under a rock for the past week, you'll know the Clothes Show Live has just finished it's yearly visit to Birmingham. I was lucky to receive a bloggers press pass for the event, so I headed down with Lindsey (go check out her blog here!) for some retail therapy. I've been to the Clothes Show a few times in the past, so knew what to expect, but this year was slightly different as the bloggers were given their very own private space. We were also lent cameras from Olympus which was amazing. We both completely fell in love with the Olympus Pen camera and desperately wanted to take them home. All of the images on this post were taken with the camera and sent via Wifi to my phone before we left.
We spent the morning browsing the stands and headed to the main stage for the catwalk. As always the models and set was incredible and we even got a sneaky peek of Peter Andre with Henry Holland before the show. I've never really watched many of the other catwalks at the Clothes Show but we popped along to the graduate show and completely fell in love with some of the pieces. I was in awe of the fashion students work, I can certainly imagine we will be hearing more from them in the future.
I managed to pick up a few bargains in the show. Ciate had great deals on nail varnish and their advent calender. I managed to get a good few Christmas presents which is fab. I picked a goodie bag up from A Touch of Silver too which is jam packed full of hair products (expect a haul). Plus if you bought any goodies from them you could have a free hair makeover. The image above is the pretty style I was given at the show, I totally wish I could recreate this look myself.
Did you head to the show this year?
P.S This isn't a sponsored post, I'm just in love with the camera!