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I've been thinking a lot lately about the important role that forming part of a community plays in our lives. I don't know if it's an age thing linked to the fact that I have small children, but belonging to a community definitely feels more relevant in my life now, than when I was in my 20s, when I guess one's experience tends to be more self-centred.
I' m lucky to live in a lovely small village in the southeast on England (Edenbridge) which has a very busy High Street, which I walk up and down at least twice a day to and from my daughters Primary School. It's a lovely feeling to stop off at least a couple of times to say hello to someone and to be involved with the village life and even hear the gossip!
My dear, dear (and slightly insane) sister visited us from the US for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and one of things that she said struck her most about life here, was precisely that… the community connections, which are often also friendships and which certainly contrast some of the loneliness felt in many other parts of the world, where isolation is sadly so common.
But belonging to a community is not a one way thing… it's not about just taking and enjoying the benefits of belonging to a group… instead, it's all about giving and caring enough to get involved with the local issues and decisions, putting in the work, the hours and yes, sometimes putting up with the politics.
Fairtrade is powerful precisely because it brings together individuals within communities. Of course this is true at the producer end, where farmers join together in cooperatives, but it is also very powerful at the other end where activists work together in their communities to promote the movement and encourage collective action.
Over the past 15 years fairtrade campaigner groups have worked hard for communities in consumer countries to achieve 'Fairtrade Status'. Such status is given after a campaign involving the whole community increases the understanding that small collective actions can make a big difference and demonstrates a deepening of the understanding of the power of consumer behaviour and the importance of choosing Fairtrade products. From the very first small town in Lancashire in 2000, more than 1600 villages, towns, cities, districts, boroughs, etc. have achieved Fairtrade status in the UK, France, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Italy Brazil, the USA, and more.
I am proud to belong to the Edenbridge community, which was one of the first Fairtrade towns, achieving Fairtrade Status in 2005.
To mark our 10 year anniversary, my local activist group and I organised a Street Party last Saturday. Supported by of our local authorities we closed our High Street for a couple of hours and offered free music and fairtrade nibbles to the public.
What a great opportunity for children to just run around safely and for people to pause from their weekend rush and just chat to friends and neighbours for a while.
Will it encourage more people to support Fairtrade? Hopefully…. but it certainly served as a good community building exercise… which is just as important!
Here are a few pictures of the day!
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Love your comments about belonging to a community! I live in a small rural town in the USA and community is big here. I also appreciate all your work to help the Fair Trade community! If you ever need giveaways for your Fair Trade parties just let me know! Thanks again, Karen
Hi Karen,
Thank you for stopping by and for your lovely comment! Will bear you in mind for future!


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How things have changed. When I first joined Snooth which has been quite a while now I was drinking mainly reds, usually Shiraz and Rioja and not much else.
Now I find myself drinking a wide variety and really enjoying every minute. I think i have now become a real 'wine lover', I can't get enough, not only drinking but talking and reading about it (have to get my daily fix here on Snooth). I go to as many tastings as I can and my wine rack is getting bigger and bigger
Being going through a Champagne, Prosseco and Riesling stage and more recently I've discovered Manzanilla Sherry which I now love and get especially with my beloved Tapas. ( Big thanks to dmcker for introduction to Sherry)
I now try anything and everything while not forgetting my real passion which is still Rioja and anything Spanish.
Thanks Guys, I'ts true to say I think i'm hooked and long may it continue
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A little Thank You
- Reply by EMark, May 14, 2012.
A thank you, back, Spike. I have enjoyed learning from your adventures. I have very much appreciated your sharing of your experiences and your questions.
- Reply by GregT, May 14, 2012.
And don't forget your roots. Many years ago I drank Riesling and Spanish wine, then detoured through a lot of other regions and still find that I love those first ones. Many wine drinkers feel that there must be some sort of evolution and you "progress" from this to that, but I think that's MAJOR BS. You don't, unless it's very important to you to impress your friends and drink what they'll find impressive. But if you're a wine lover, you can find many things to love.
And it's OK if you don't love things too. Many people aren't fond of sherry in any form. That's OK. Many people don't like whites in general, or sweets, or reds. That's all OK. Just enjoy the journey.
- Reply by Craig Bilodeau, May 14, 2012.
GregT - I'll second that. the other day, I tasted a well rated Rose that was supposed to be "bone dry". I thought that the thing was INCREDIBLY sweet and not enjoyable at all. I guess that you can tell that desert wines are COMPLETELY out of the question for me. So I agree, drink what you enjoy, keep experimenting, and don't worry that you don't enjoy all that the experts say is good.
- Reply by dmcker, May 14, 2012.
Great of you to shout out like this, Spike, and to share how your wine experiences and joys are evolving.
Don't know if Greg and I are saying different things, but I do feel there is an evolution (usually growth in range and understanding, and perhaps some refinement over time, too) in a winedrinker's life in terms of what they drink and what they like. But often it boils down to recognizing better-made and lesser-made wines.
I started drinking a few varietals when I first began drinking in the '70s. California cabs and merlots and zins and pinot noir and chards and chenin blanc and riesling and sparklings. German and Alsatian rieslings. French Bordeaux (red and white) and Burgundy (red and white) and Beaujolais and Muscadet and a slow but steady creep to others further up the Loire, as well as Champagne. Italian Chianti and Barolo, later Brunello. Also a little Prosecco/Spumante but back then QC was rubbish and I quickly stopped in favor of champers and CA sparkliing. Somewhere along the line I picked up a love for the fortified and other dessert options, while I also quickly stopped drinking those California chenin blanc and rieslings and pinot noir (other than Chalone back in those days) after having more of the European versions. Now I'm circling back again wondering if there aren't some good chenins and riesling to drink because I recognized at some point that those which made me stop drinking were just poorly made, and sensibilities on the producer side have evolved a longways since. Have been drinking CA and OR pinots again for quite awhile now. I stopped drinking Chianti pretty quickly but then I realized I was just drinking the wrong producers after I recognized what sangiovese could do with the Brunello (and soon after Chianti Classico Riservas, etc.). Within a couple of years I was ensconsed in the Rhone and started then stopped drinking a lot of C9dP and Gigondas, though I never faltered in the love affair that bloomed with the northern Rhone and syrah. The problems with the southern wines were producer technique including quality control, and shipping/storage issues. Later I went back to grenache with a vengeance then spread my drinking to the SW of France, too.
All sorts of other wines came pretty quickly with travel to Italy and Spain/Portugal and Greece and Australia and Oregon/Washington, but those above are where I started. They still probably represent the larger portion of what I drink to this day, with the rest filled in from those travels and a few newbies I now learn of then try without the travel (like Chono from Maipo in Chile or Pyramid Valley from the South Island of NZ, as simple examples).
One key issue to mention is that information was a lot harder to get ahold of then. You'd find good merchants and occasional drinking groups, read what you could find in print that was good, occasionally even correspond with merchants and known experts by snailmail and later fax. Nowhere near the instant feedback and learning that can come from a forum like this, as well as other digital fora, blogs and merchants spread across the winemaking world. With the costs of buying all sorts of books, and traveling to distant merchants, and buying up all sorts of wine that you knew little or nothing about--aside from the extra time it took, it also wasn't always efficient in economic terms.
Keep letting us now what you find and like, Spike. Would be curious to hear at some point how your appreciation of shiraz might have evolved....
- Reply by JonDerry, May 14, 2012.
To me, exploring different regions is one of the best parts of wine. However, you can also explore quite a bit within a single major region as well. Had a 2008 Louis Latour Marsannay Rouge yesterday that was so hard and acidic, but was still good and interesting at the same time. A much better experience than drinking another also-ran Napa cab.
- Reply by dmcker, May 14, 2012.
BTW, I just ran across something that illustrates what we (consumers as well as anyone in the business) were having to deal with back in those days, in this case regarding Italian wines in the US. Here are a couple of snapshots from an excellent blogpost by Alfonso Cevola on a history of Italian wine in America over the past 50 years. Things were, of course, far worse in Asia at that time, though Japan was a slightly bright spot--forget about anywhere else, including Hong Kong and Singapore.
Don't think this tangent is taking things too far in the wrong direction (but when I have I ever been afraid of tangents?). Greg, wanna talk about the history of Spanish wine in the US (or Hungarian or Argentine for that matter)?1977 – I am living in Southern California, near Pasadena, and working in Hollywood at a restaurant on Melrose Avenue. Ours is more of a continental restaurant, but I get around to other places nearby on Melrose, Chianti and Emilio's. In those days, there was Ruffino and Brolio for Chianti, Fazi Battaglia for Verdicchio, Fontana Candida for Frascati, and a few other wines. An Orvieto . Lambrusco, which was just not cool in those days. Soave, Bardolino and Valpolicella from Bolla. Oh, and the Amarone from Bolla as well. An occasional Barolo from Bersano, maybe a Barbaresco from Calissano and of course Asti Spumante. That was about it, 35 years ago. Seriously.1980 – I am living in Dallas and working at the Mother of all Italian restaurants in Dallas, Il Sorrento. All of the above wines were available and thanks to the insight of a local trailblazer, Tony La Barba, there was also available Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, which was kind of a stretch for most folks in those days. And the list branched into Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Barolo and Barbaresco vintages going back a few years. Bardolino in a 1.5 wicker basket was a big hit, as was Ruffino's Rosatello, which was a light, fruity rose, the precursor of White Zinfandel. Also a big seller was Ruffino's Del Magnifico, which was simply a vino da tavola, also a precursor, this time to the Toscana IGT, or in a smaller vein, a Super Tuscan. Biondi-Santi and Poggio alle Mura Brunello were available. Poggio alle Mura was eventually folded into the Castello Banfi Empire as the crown jewel of their Tuscan holdings.1982 - Things started changing. I started seeing (and selling) Gaja, Giacomo Conterno, Vietti, Selvapiana, Illuminati, Barbi, Cavallotto, Girolamo Dorigo, Scavino, and Lisini. It was a great birthing, and as I was being born into the wine business, so was all of this wonderful Italian wine coming into America. And imagine, I was in Texas. New York was exploding. But Texas was holding its own. I was selling stupid amounts of 1968 Sassicaia for $28 a bottle....2011- Saw a year of double digit growth. Italy is the largest importer of wines into America. And while America is not the main market of Italian wine, it is a very large and growing one. But my Italian winemaking friends know Brasilia, Phonm Penh, Hong Kong, Berlin, Vancouver. Theirs is a world market, and they live in a global village. People like Roberto Bava, who travels the globe once or twice a year. It isn't just America, but America is still very much on their minds in Italy.Which brings us to the present day. Anyone who complains about not being able to get an Italian (or any other) wine of their choice is either lazy, unimaginative or just plain silly. Go down the aisles of a local liquor store, and see the immense selection we have now that we didn't have in 1977. I hear the complaints, and I have to take a deep breath. There are so many of us who have labored our whole career to get it to this point. And when we hear someone complain because they cannot get the Etna Rosso they want, I want to ask them, "Where were you in 1982 when we brought the stuff in and no one wanted it?" I have a million wine stories like that. And so these feeble complaints about the 3-tier system or the choke-hold the large distributors have on the process, or that free enterprise needs to be free and unfettered, they all sound like the collective tantrum that many Americans have gotten themselves into when it comes to choice.
- Reply by GregT, May 14, 2012.
Good blog link D. Fun read.
Today I talked to someone who turns out to be from the same region I'm from and we got to talking exactly about Italian wine in the 1970s and Robt Parker and I mentioned that he'd reportedly purchased a lot of wine from a retailer she knew well. She said it made sense because that guy taught her about Italian wine and also, unrelatedly, put together a huge tasting of 1982 Bordeaux for RP. The latter of course, sent him on his way. At the time, wine was a passion for a few eccentrics, or so I thought.
Anyhow, I agree that there's a growth in range and understanding. I don't believe, like I've heard repeatedly, that one "starts" with CA or Australia or even Bordeaux, and "progresses" to something like Burgundy. I sure as hell haven't. You can find people who say that they used to love CdP when they didn't know as much. What the hell does that mean? Do they have to hate it now? Duh.
I do believe, however, that if one is curious, one can find additional things to appreciate, hence increasing one's range. For example, for years, I'd never buy a white except for a Riesling, which I put into its own category. Now I'm quite happy to have whites from many places. You might try a Garnacha from the south of France or Spain and like that and buy it, but one day you might explore further and taste something like Lagrein that you've never heard of and suddenly you have a new item to add to your taste palate/palette. That seems normal and inevitable. Hell - it's happening to Spike right before our very eyes!
- Reply by spikedc, May 15, 2012.
Another thing that's happening is my love of wine is rubbing off on my friends, suddenly they are asking me have i tried anything good lately and joining me at tastings even asking me for advice, feels strange. The only advice I give is the one I was given by you guys, just drink as wide a variety as you can enjoy and make your own mind up, I certainly did.
If I sound a bit enthusiastic that's because I am. Going to a 'Summer Wine Evening' tomorrow at a local retailer where they are showcasing their new range, can't wait.
Also on the 28th of this month we are going to Northern Spain for a holiday touring the Pilgrimage route from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela staying at Paradors on route, more importantly travelling through the heart of Rioja. Stopping at various local Bodegas.
- Reply by dmcker, May 15, 2012.
Yeah, Greg, and we thought $28 for a bottle of Sassicaia back then was exorbitant! Hell, good Sonoma cabs (Louis Martini) were going for something like $6 most everywhere, even cheaper if you knew where to look. Splurging on Gajas and especially Biondi Santis in those days didn't hurt as much, either.
Enthusiasm does transfer, Spike! Looking forward to hearing about wines you encounter in Basque territory (San Sebastian?) as well as down in Rioja. A lot of Basques just view Txacoli the same as simple quaffs like beer or Portuguese vinho verde, but I find them a damned fine way to wash the dust from the throat on a hot afternoon....
- Reply by spikedc, May 15, 2012.
Txacoli sounds iteresting, never heard of it . I will certainly try to find some and let you know what I think.
Found this bit of info http://www.wine-pages.com/features/Txakoli.htm
- Reply by Richard Foxall, May 15, 2012.
Not a lot to add here, but that never stopped me here before. ;-)
As someone raised in the Bay Area in the early years of the great wine revolution with parents who drank wine and allowed us to partake from childhood, I naturally started with the local product. I've mentioned those BVs and Mondavis elsewhere--as I said, aspirational and special occasion bottles at prices that seem laughable now. (On the whole, though, there's waaaay more good wine for relatively little money these days.) Lots of chenins in there, too, dmcker, which really didn't compare to what came later--they raised it in the Central Valley for fortified. When I was 15, which was around the beginning of that blog post that dmcker posted, we moved to Boston, and getting the wines we liked from California was nearly impossible. (We brought home cases one summer after my sister's wedding in Calabassas.) The better restaurants, such as they were, in Boston served Italian food and the state of the wine available then was completely dreadful. Probably set my exploration of non-California wine back twenty years, no exaggeration. As wine drinkers, we have lots to be thankful for.
Bad as the "yuppie" years were, the spreading of the revolution in food and wine picked up dramatically then. Sneer at brie and chardonnay, but France and Italy both got the kick they needed in about '82, one from a good vintage, one from being nearly left behind.
Speaking of rubbing off on a friend or two, a couple months back a parent at my kids' school asked if I was "that Foxall on Snooth." I sound on here pretty much like I do in the real world, I guess. (And I didn't hide my identity, thinking I would never post, 1334 posts ago!) He was looking to buy wine on a budget and found us. Today, the principal of the school asked where I got that bottle I gave her after the school auction a while back. I think it was a Ramey--gee, I'm a good parent!
Nice comment by GregT about the Lagrein--I was going to write something earlier and was going to use either it or Teroldego as an example of why I come here: My neighbor is not going to be much help in explaining why I was not wowed by my first adventure in Teroldego a while back. Here, you can find someone else who is geeking out on Lagrein (now that's a grape I've had some fun with), and I've even texted JD from a restaurant to tell him I was trying a pecorino for the first time and gotten into a little discussion on what we expected. On the other hand, dessert wines don't do much for me and not many fortifieds, although I've gone the sherry route and would explore more. There's so much to try in the areas I like--dry reds, whites, roses, sparklers--I don't feel like I have to force myself to broaden much more just for the sake of sophistication. Preferences are just part of our make-up.
As for the ever-expanding world, I started that thread about the FTi:Cabernet as a kind of response to the idea that I hadn't had what is still at the top of my list in a long time. You can get lost in trying stuff, in a good way, but it's fun to circle back around. Which reminds me of a great poem by TS Eliot that sums up what any exploration is like:
We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.
- Reply by GregT, May 16, 2012.
You guys may visit for wine reasons but I come here because who else is going to produce some line by T.S. Eliot?
D's post about the $28 Sassacaia got me thinking about the first "expensive" wine I ever brought. It was $18 and we carried it 12 blocks home from the store in both hands, fearing to drop it on the sidewalk. We got it into the house, carefully took it out of the bag and opened it. Poured two glasses, each took a sip, and we just looked at each other and said "wow". I'd just learned that at some level, you get what you pay for.
Took a while longer to learn that there's not a linear correlation, and essentially no correlation once you pass $30 or so.
Spike - Txakoli is fine but the problem in the market, at least in the US, is that it's a little overpriced for what you get. Some people are OK with that but in the US, there's a huge difference between $28 and $18 in the market. And the Txakoli tends to be at the former end. There's the 'geek' factor that might add a buck or two, but that's about it and psychologically, people don't want to spend nearly thirty dollars for something that compares with many good twenty dollar wines. Got done with a tasting about an hour ago comparing Muscadet to Albarino and some of those Muscadets came out really well. Had one from 1999 and it was pretty good at over 12 years. Who knew? There's some pretty good Txakoli out there but if it's not better at $28 than an Albarino or Muscadet at $20, why should I pay the price? First bottle is for curiosity but after that it's a hard sell. If they get their pricing in line, they'll be the next fad.
- Reply by Richard Foxall, May 16, 2012.
GregT: TSE had a man-crush on Groucho Marx which was pretty weird.
On the txakoli front, I think it got faddish a couple years ago and the price went up. I remember buying some and drinking it right at the beginning of my awareness of it and it was under $20 by a buck or two. Also was a hot BTG offering in the Bay Area a couple summers ago. Right after gruner and albarino peaked.
My own muscadet experience has been in the sub-$15 range--there's plenty of it at $10 or so--and it's been all good. Hasn't gotten traction like albarino and (my sense) txak, which is fine by me. Not hard to find but still cheap? I'm on that. I think that the faddish market eschews a wine that's too inexpensive. Haven't tried to age the muscadet past a few years--4 or so--but with the sur lies treatment, I can imagine it going longer. Just hard to keep my hands off it in the summer to let it age. Thanks to cellar management tools, it's less common to simply forget you have a wine and have it age by benign neglect. (Lingprof, you listening?)


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GlowPro produces professional strength tanning formulas which means our formulas are named the same way as professional spray tans are- by DHA concentration. DHA, short for Dihydroxyacetone, is a simple carbohydrate with formula C 3H 6O 3 and is the active ingredient almost all sunless tanning products. It reacts with amino acids in the surface cells of the skin, producing a darkening effect. DHA does not damage skin as it only affects the outermost cells of the epidermis (stratum corneum). Once applied, it will give an immediate tanned look produced by the instant bronzer in the mousse. The tan will develop over the next 8-24 hours and the instant bronzer will wash off when you shower. The developed tan can last up to 7 days depending on the skin type, DHA concentration, preparation to the skin prior to tanning, and after care. The tan gradually fades as the dead skin cells slough off, just as in a normal tan.
Lower concentrations of DHA are best for light skin tones, and higher numbers on dark skin tones. Our strongest formula, 14% DHA, is the maximum amount of DHA the skin can absorb at one time and gives you the darkest tan possible for your skin tone! Our 14% DHA concentration is recommended for experienced tanners looking to achieve their darkest bronze. The most widely used formulas in the US are in the medium range of 8-10%, which will suit almost all skin tones. The chart below will help you determine which solution is the best fit for you.
The best way to prevent an orange cast is to use the recommended DHA percentage for your skin type. If you're unsure which level to use, go lighter. It is easier to apply more product and darken a tan than it is to remove an over dark or orange tan. If you're simply unable to choose, try connecting with us via e-mail or Instagram with a picture that best represents your natural skin tone and we'll help you choose.


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The Plaza is a major road the runs on the outskirt of North Charlotte, where you can find many different amenities. Stop by Hattie's Tap and Tavern, Food Lion grocery store, or Giant penny shopping outlet, all located on The Plaza. North Davidson Street is another major road in North Charlotte, where you can relax at the Heist Brewery or the YMCA. Many different amenities are in North Charlotte for your family to enjoy year round.
In the beautiful city of North Charlotte there are many different builders to choose from to help you find or make the home of your dreams, whether you are looking for something that has a rustic, cottage feel or something newer and more modern. Find a home with all the square footage you need, from a small bachelor pad to a large detached home for the whole family. In the current market, it's not difficult to find a builder that is on the same page and can help you get into the perfect home.
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Does it feel like you've been trying to grow your hair FOREVER?
Well, it could be down to habits that are still sneakily undermining your efforts.
Read on to see if you are guilty of one of these.
1. Hand-in-Hair Syndrome
You're finally rocking the ultimate twistout! Your hair is looking the BUSINESS. And you can't stop yourself from checking it out in every shiny surface today. Problem is, every time you look, you reach up and tuck, fluff, primp and twirl the strands.
Why is this habit bad? Well, simply put, you are over-manipulating your strands. You are tugging and twisting more than twice a day. You might as well be back-combing the hair, for all the tangles you are introducing!
This habit will lead to dry, tangled hair that needs even more time (and comb sightings) at the end of the day to fix it. And each point of manipulation is a potential source of breakage.
Beware of the hand-in-hair! lol!
2. Scissor-Happy Trimming Times
Trimming off split ends is a good practice - that much is widely agreed on. However, this is different from the 8-weekly to even 6 monthly trimmers.
When trim-time approaches, the scissor-happy lady goes overboard: cutting up to 2 inches off the ends. This is also known as a HAIR CUT.
Another type of scissor-happy habit is when dusting goes too far. Forever looking for the split end, this trimmer may dust a centimetre off every few days! This adds up to inches in a short period.The main issue is too much hair being taken off either in one go or over a few days.
Shorter ends = shorter hair (unfortunately).
Solution: Pick a set date for trimming, and only trim on that day (don't finish it off over the next 4 days). Trimming should only take half an inch off the ends maximum. Any more is a hair cut (evening out the ends if a blunt cut style).
3. Hair Brush Crush
There is a widely believed myth that encourages 100 strokes of the brush daily for stimulating the scalp. On hair that is naturally drier, curlier or kinkier (read 'Hair of African Descent'), you will either end up bald or with a very sore scalp from doing this!
A brush is only good if you use it properly and sparingly. Using it vigorously as you 'detangle' the strands will lead to breakage.
Side-note: if your hair is relaxed, you tend to need only one pass of any brush to get the job done. If your hair is natural, hair must be very well moisturized (maybe even coated in conditioner) before a brush can look at it).
I threw away my brushes at the start of my hair journey and only bought the Tangle Teezer or a soft boar bristle brush for special occasion use only.
4. Shampoo / Wash Routine Mayhem
A poorly planned wash routine will be poorly executed! Washing LOOSE hair that is past shoulder length (stretched length for naturals) will only land you in TANGLE CITY.
You need to remember that hair will be more prone to tangling from the shampoo alone (raises the cuticle to clean the hair). A good routine will see you through this common obstacle with ease.
You may need to apply a pre-shampoo conditioning treatment (pre-poo) to your tresses before getting in the shower. Washing the hair in sections also minimizes the tangled web one can fall into. (More info in the next post on a good wash routine).
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You're pleased as punch that you've adopted Rainbow, a chatty little parrotlet you met through a regional bird rescue group. You were captivated by Rainbow's adoption video, as she strutted her stuff before the camera while cheerily chatting with her foster parent. You've already planned to spoil Rainbow, giving her a roomy multilevel cage and high-quality bird kibbles. Before you go overboard on Rainbow's lifestyle, though, you'll ask your veterinarian from Folsom to give her a complete new patient exam. Learn more about pet birds' diet and care requirements below.
Spacious, Nicely Furnished Cage
You wouldn't even think about putting Rainbow in a cramped cage where she can hardly move. Instead, you've purchased a spacious enclosure that measures almost three times the width and depth of Rainbow's wingspan. Since Rainbow will probably gnaw on her cage latch and bars, keep a close eye on their condition. If you think the latch and bars have become insecure, replace the cage before crafty little Rainbow makes an escape attempt.
Keep Rainbow's cage squeaky clean, and give her fresh water at least twice each day. Since you don't want your little avian companion to get bored, add several colorful toys to her enclosure décor. Just like your dog Jax, Rainbow will enjoy treat toys that require her to work for her snacks. Every few days, add some different toys to keep Rainbow on her toes.
Species-Specific Bird Food
While you might think all birds eat the same foods, Rainbow wouldn't stay as healthy on a diet designed for a cockatiel or macaw. Although Rainbow would probably like to stuff herself on seeds, her specialty nutritional pellets will provide her with much better nutrition. In fact, her pellets should make up almost 80 percent of Rainbow's daily food intake.
Variety is the spice of life for birds, too. Rainbow will appreciate bite-sized fresh vegetables mixed with her bird pellets; and ask your vet if Rainbow can also eat small fruit pieces. Very important: don't feed Rainbow (or any other bird) toxic onions, garlic, pasta, chocolate, or rice.
Busy Social Calendar
When friendly little Rainbow joins your busy household, your family will become your bird's social circle. Since Rainbow would enjoy sharing in your family's indoor activities, position her cage in a visible location where she can keep tabs on everyone. Spend lots of time interacting with Rainbow, and observe as she bathes and preens her colorful feathers. Ask your vet to suggest training exercises that will stimulate Rainbow's mind and cement her relationship with your family.
In addition to seeing Rainbow for regular checkups, your Folsom vet will help you resolve medical, behavioral, and socialization issues you might encounter.


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To sleep on a cloud must be divine. Certainly better than the rock of a pillow I sleep on at any rate.
Short one tonight! So let's give this one a quick read and head to bed like Cloudchaser here.
Comic News Insider Interviews Tara Strong!
Information from Comic-Con continues to roll in with this latest little bit from Comic News Insider! Apparently they were able to score a 10 minute interview with Tara Strong where she talks about her career as well as bronies and MLP. Tara's segment can be found at 23:55 into their latest episode which can be found below. Keep being Twililicious!
Comic News Insider Episode 418
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Pony Mention in PVP
Ponies have popped up in yet another web comic, this time the victim being PVP!
PVP - Friendship is Magic
Ponies and Pro Racing!
Looks like ponies have entered the world of pro racing! Filly Gamez was able to get their logo and Rainbow Dash on a vehicle in the pro circuit with their racer placing 11th in the end after starting in last.
Check out some more pictures on Filly Gamez website here.
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If you live in or around the Liverpool area, and are fond of the odd pastel pony, then come down to our next meetup on Saturday, 28th July! We'll be heading to one of the best comic shops in Liverpool for gear, before having an awesome meal in a restaurant in the city centre, and after a bit of milling around we will head to a local drinking establishment for refreshments (read: getting drunk and watching MLP episodes!). If you'd like to join us, please visit our Facebook Event page and confirm your attendance:
Hope to see you there, Bronies!
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Yes, on August 26th, a few of us are meeting up to watch the WEC 6 hours of Silverstone, and we figured "Hey, why not have an open invitation for anypony else to come down?"
So, if any bronies want to come see some race cars and talk ponies, then they're welcome to come join us. It's certainly going to be different.
Details here: http://www.everfreegaming.com/announcement.php?f=11
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So apparently there was a rumour floating around work that I was pregnant. Nope, not pregnant. Wouldn't have gone on lots of spinny rides last night if I was. Hopefully that'll quell it.
Absolutely starving tonight. Must find a snack that'll tide me over until Adam gets home. He tried going in to work today. We shall see how it went when he gets back.
Nearly fell asleep on the short bus ride home, but woke up just before my stop. Lucky that. I didn't really want to go to Highland.


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Yes, my little nugget, you are 5 months old today!! :)
And what a sweet 5 months it has been!
You are growing like a weed and these chubby little arms and legs are getting more rolls by the minute and I LOOOOOVE it!
You are without a doubt the happiest baby I have ever seen!
Ever since we got your meds and got rid of that nasty UTI you are back to your super smiley, super cute, super giggly self!
And that makes Momma's heart very very happy!
Speaking of, we had your ultrasound and tests done this month too....and you did so good!!
Tests came back good and we are hoping we won't have to do the surgery....so far, so good!!
You have figured out how to bring toys to your mouth and you are quite proud of yourself for doing so!
A few of your favorite toys are your owl....
Of course your Sophie!
And even the new stuffed Sophie!
And of course your feet! This might be your favorite as of late!
Even Big Sister knows how much you love them and makes sure you have them at all times! :)
We have gone on many outings this month and your sister looooves it when you are next to her in your stroller. She always points to your seat and says "Le Le here".
We also went to the zoo! You slept most of the time, but you did like the flamingos.....
.....and the carousel!!
You are starting to sit up more and more, with a little help of course....
You are the cutest and sweetest little sleeper! We call you our little frog!
And you always wake up bright eyed and cheery!!
We have just started putting you in your excersaucer and you are loving it! You love being able to stand up!
Sister wanted to make sure you got all your toys figured out!
and here is one of you and one of your sister....
You are borderline holding your bottle now, if it's less than half full you got it!
And if not, E's got your back! :) I die.....
Speaking of your big sister....she adores you! And that makes Momma and Daddy's heart so very happy!!
First sister-sister bath!!
blurry, but I had to post because it was so cute!!
We just, in the past few days, tried out the high chair, and you love it!
You love being able to be in the action, sitting up, and of course having all your toys right there!!
We also joined our new church in Downtown Franklin this month, it was a very special day for our little family!
You still love bath time my little water baby!!
Again, blurry....but I had to document this little patch of hair on the back of your head....it's the funniest little thing! You have lost pretty much all of your hair....but that little patch has stayed!
You are all over the place these days, rolling across the room in a matter of .5 seconds!
You have almost master the rocking....which scares me a bit....growing way too fast for Momma!
Here you are checking for monsters under your bed :).
Okay, on to the stats!
You are getting 6 1/2 ounces 5 times a day and we just bumped you up to 7 1/2 ounces at bed time, and you guzzle it all up!
You are in size 2 diapers right now, but I do believe I will be pushing you up to 3s in the next few days.
You are wearing some 3 month and some 6 months clothes....even a few 9 month onesies!!
Still sleeping perfectly, 8pm to 8am! Thank you baby sleeping Gods!! :)
Not sure on your weight as we didn't have a check up this month, but I am going to go with close to 16!
I forgot how much I loved this age! So much of your personality is coming out and your Daddy and I love seeing it everyday.
You totally recognize us, even across the room, and it is THE BEST feeling!
I love just sitting around and chatting with you, it makes my heart oh so full!
I swear your smiles could cure the sick!
Happy 5 months, my little nugget!
You are absolutely perfect and I am so grateful I get to be your mommy!!


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Enclosure: Bond to Van Staphorst & Hubbard, 26 March 1797
Bond to Van Staphorst & Hubbard
Know all men by these presents that I Thomas Jefferson of Monticello in the county of Albemarle in Virginia am bound unto Nicholas and Jacob Van Staphorsts and Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam in the United Netherlands in the sum of two thousand Dollars of the United States of America, to the paiment whereof to themselves, their executors administrators or assigns, I bind myself, my heirs, executors and administrators. Witness my hand and seal this 26th. day of March 1797.
The Condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bounden Thomas, his heirs, executors or administrators shall pay to the said Nicholas and Jacob Van Staphorst and Nicholas Hubbard, their executors administrators or assigns on or before the first day of October which shall be in the year one thousand eight hundred and one the sum of one thousand dollars of like money with interest thereon at the rate of six per centum per annum from the first day of November which was in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety six until such paiment shall be made, then this obligation to cease, but otherwise to remain in full force.
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MS (DLC); entirely in TJ's hand; signed by TJ and Watson; also in TJ's hand are two attestations, the first signed by Thomas Bell and dated 27 Mch., acknowledging that TJ had appeared before him and was acting of his "own act and deed" and the second, signed by John Nicholas, clerk and keeper of the seal of the Albemarle County Court and dated 3 Apr., certifying that Bell was a justice of the peace for the county; endorsed; additional endorsement by LeRoy & Bayard & Co. of New York, 8 June 1818, acknowledging receipt of $2,387.69 in principal and interest, TJ's signature also being canceled by multiple strokes.


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This Matrix Parody video is a useful way of introducing coaching – it helps people reflect on both the behaviours exhibited by the Morpheus character as well as the possibilities of a structured coaching approach. Worth a watch!
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text: Ava DuVernay's '13th' Makes Oscar Documentary Shortlist HBR Media Team December 7, 2016 Film, Oscars The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has narrowed the field for the Best Documentary Oscar, announcing the 15 movies that have made this year's shortlist. The 15 films will compete for five nomination slots. Among the 15 films on the list is Ava DuVernay's critically acclaimed mass incarceration documentary 13th. 13th traces the history from the US constitution's 13th amendment, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, to 2016, where one-in-three black American males can expect to be imprisoned during his lifetime. It explores racial imbalances in the criminal justice system, and features appearances from author Michelle Alexander, activist Angela Davis, and Senator Cory Booker, among others. At it's core, this powerful film charts the path that shows the audience how history has been repeating itself from the Jim Crow era to the present. The film, which premiered theatrically and on Netflix streaming earlier this year, became the first documentary in history to open the New York Film Festival in October, and has already won Critics Choice Documentary Awards for Best Director, Best Documentary Feature (in the TV/Streaming category), and Best Political Documentary, and also received a 2017 Spirit Award Nomination. Check out the below the 15 shortlisted documentaries (in alphabetical order): 13th (Director: Ava DuVernay) Chosen to open this year's New York Film Festival, DuVernay's film turns a sharp eye toward the Thirteenth Amendment, specifically the "punishment for a crime" clause, and its connection to the problem with mass incarceration and institutionalized racism in the United States. DuVernay's 2014 film "Selma" was nominated for two Academy Awards, Best Picture and Best Original Song, and won the latter. Cameraperson (Director: Kirsten Johnson) Using her own footage shot over decades around the world, Johnson reveals the power of the camera in this memoir. She is best known for her work as a cinematographer having won multiple awards for her work in that role on the Oscar-winning "Citizenfour" in 2014. Command and Control (Director: Robert Kenner) Adapted from Eric Shlosser's award-winning book of the same name, Kenner's documentary focuses on the near-launch of a nuclear missile from Arkansas in the 1980s. The film premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival. The Eagle Huntress (Director: Otto Bell) With narration by Daisy Ridley, Bell tells the real-life story of a 13-year old Mongolian girl named Aisholpan attempting to be the first female eagle hunter in 12 generations of her family. The documentary premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. Fire at Sea (Director: Gianfranco Rosi) Having won the Golden Lion at this year's Berlinale and chosen by Italy as its submission in the Foreign Language Film race, "Fire at Sea" is already one of the year's leading contenders at the Oscars. The film juxtaposes the ordinary life of the inhabitants of the Sicilian island of Lampedusa with the refugees escaping into the European Union from across the Mediterranean Sea. Gleason (Director: J. Clay Tweel) Covering five years in the life of former pro football player Steve Gleason and including video diaries recorded for his unborn son, this film focuses on his battle with ALS and the work he and his family do to raise money for ALS awareness. Hooligan Sparrow (Director: Nanfu Wang) In her debut film, made from in part footage captured in secret and smuggled out of the country, Wang focuses her attention on a child rape case involving government officials in China through the lens of gender activist Ye Haiyan and others fighting for the rights of women against violence and sexual aggression. I Am Not Your Negro (Director: Raoul Peck) Winner of the People's Choice Award for documentaries at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, Peck's film explores the history of race relations in the U.S. based on author James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript "Remember This House," including his takes on the lives and work of civil rights leaders Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King. Jr. The Ivory Game (Directors: Kief Davidson and Richard Ladkani) A Netflix documentary chronicling a group of wildlife activists efforts against poachers to end the illegal ivory trade in Africa and its spread throughout Asia. Life, Animated (Director: Roger Ross Williams) Winner of the 2016 Sundance Directing Award: Documentary, "Life, Animated" is the story of an autistic boy and his family who used Disney animated films as a way of learning to express himself. Williams is already an Oscar champ having won Best Documentary Short in 2010 for his film "Music by Prudence." O.J.: Made in America (Director: Ezra Edelman) Exploring the life and celebrity of O.J. Simpson through the lens of race relations in America, the ESPN documentary "30 for 30: O.J.: Made in America" is a five-part television series that premiered at Sundance and had an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run. Edelman is best known as a sports documentary filmmaker having won multiple Sports Emmys for "Brooklyn Dodgers: Ghosts of Flatbush" in 2008, but is new to the Oscar race. Tower (Director: Keith Maitland) Using animation, "Tower" is the first documentary about the 1966 shootings at the University of Texas at Austin. Maitland's film won the Audience Award and Grand Jury Award in the documentary categories at the 2016 South by Southwest festival. Weiner (Directors: Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg) Chronicling his 2013 New York City mayoral campaign and image rehabilitation after the 2011 leaked photo scandal that ended his career in Congress, Anthony Weiner is the subject of this 2016 Sundance Grand Jury Prize: Documentary winner. This is directorial debut of both Kriegman and Steinberg. The Witness (Director: James D. Solomon) Bill Genovese tries to uncover the truth behind his sister Kitty's murder in 1964, in which dozens of bystanders were alleged to have done nothing. This is Solomon's directorial debut. Zero Days (Director: Alex Gibney) Gibney's film focusing on the Stuxnet, a pieece of self-replicating computer malware that the U.S. and Israel unleashed to destroy a key part of an Iranian nuclear facility, competed for the Golden Bear at the 2016 Berlin Film Festival. Gibney is a two-time Oscar nominee in the category with one win for "Taxi to the Dark Side" in 2007. He is also the director of the Emmy-winning "Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief" from last year. Comments comments


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Economic Collapse. That's a pretty big statement with insinuations that directly influence your everyday life. When you stop and think about what that means, it can be daunting.
Because of this, it's easy to brush off the idea of an economic catastrophe. It's not just "other worldly" to most of us; it's a huge unknown. It's easy to simply disregard it as a problem too distant and too large to tackle.
But instead of ignoring the potential for economic disaster, just start preparing. Anything you do now will be better than nothing.
Start Now, Even If It's Small
A big problem needs a big solution. But keep in mind; you have direct control over a very small portion of the overall scene. You are first responsible for your family's needs. It is good to think about how to prepare to help extended family, friends and neighbors, but that must be secondary.
Before you factor in taking care of others, you need to set and reach goals that ensure your family is secure against disaster. Once these goals have been met, you can begin adding to that.
These goals are met just like any other: a little at a time. For example, just because you can't afford a two year supply of pre-packaged long term storage, that doesn't mean you can't start stocking food. Instead, buy some extra canned or dry goods each shopping trip and build your supply gradually.
Check out how to build a year food supply for $5/week.
Don't let the magnitude stop you from beginning preparation now. Little steps create big changes.
Secure Your Current Situation
Preparation efforts can be greatly eased by streamlining your current lifestyle. Cleaning up your "21st century" routine by doing things like selling unnecessary or little used luxuries and eliminating debt will go a long way towards preparedness for economic collapse.
For one thing, you are likely to have more cash available to put towards food, tools, and supplies. Second, eliminating anything that could weigh you down is important. Outstanding debt on your toys and nice car will not go away in an event less than utter collapse. The last thing you want is the possibility of a higher interest rate on your loans in the middle of a depression where your normal income may be hanging in the balance.
Along these lines, consider your current employment. Is it a job that's likely to survive economic troubles, or will it be the first thing to get cut? Will your skill set be among those in demand during and after economic disaster?
While these things should not solely determine your career path, it may serve you well to consider them now. If nothing else, the security of your current job may influence your long-term preparedness plans.
The main thing to remember is this: Wise and responsible lifestyle choices in the current economic environment will not only make your life more secure now, it will minimize the damage during economic collapse.
Prepare For The Worst, Hope For The Best
What's the worst-case scenario? If we're talking about a total economic collapse, that means life as we know it is likely to cease.
Now, what is the worst-case scenario for you and your situation? This will depend on factors unique to your family's current lifestyle and location. Those living in heavily populated areas may face greater challenges than people who live in the country or more remote areas.
Some geographical locations lend themselves to dealing with lifestyle disruption better than others. This is important to keep in mind as you move forward with preparedness plans.
For example, people who don't live on city utilities have an advantage that many others do not. If the city sewer and water go down because of facility malfunction or lack of maintenance, there's not a lot you can do. But if you simply need to get water from your well to the house, that may only require a way to power the well pump. Since there are various options for generators, sustainable power, or even a hand pump, this is certainly doable.
If you are able to put your family in a location that will minimize your worst-case scenario, do so.
Essentially, the worst-case scenario is your goal line when preparing. Start by prioritizing your family's needs, and begin preparing from the foundation, working your way up. Make a list starting with items to address your most important needs, down to things that would simply be nice to have. This gives you a game plan to work from.
Once you start your plan in motion, you will find taking steps to control your situation is an empowering experience.


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The trend of setting up own business in India is picking up these days. However, not everyone is well equipped to manage the processes involved in doing so. In a bid to help such entrepreneurs and make them aware of the process involved, deAsra Foundation had arranged a workshop "Start Your Own Small Business" on Friday at Alpa Bachat Bhavan, Aga Khan Road, Agarkar Nagar Pune.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that for the success of the "Start-up India, Stand up India" campaign, the youth of India must "turn from job-seekers to job-creators". Taking a step towards this deAsra Foundation helps entrepreneurs to start their own business, helps them to manage their business, as well as grow their business.
For, those who want to start small enterprises; business growth can make use of social media and guidance by Mentors from deAsra who have more than 35 years of rich experience in banking and financial sector.
Speaker at the event and deAsra's Mr. Prakash Agashe said, "Once you start a business, you have already achieved 50 % of what you dream about," he further said, "The once actual work starts, this need to keep a close eye what you do and make strategies for consistent and ensure the sustainable development of scalability of a business".
Mr. Agashe a entrepreneur facilitator at deAsra added that, "The long term success of your business requires that you assemble right talent at right time, which helps to build your brand."
As yet another December the 31st comes closer, deAsra is encouraging want to be entrepreneurs to make their start-up new year resolutions, and to ensure that you see them through, they're offering that entrepreneurs use their system succeed.


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We think that in the finish of the day the internal audit is in fact an internal inspection that the organization conducts upon itself. In today's financial atmosphere accounting is an intensely vibrant field complete of possibilities for travel, excitement, and job satisfaction. Those of you out there do attempting to commence a company proper soon after being laid off or terminated if you are a middle aged attempting to begin a business, and you need to have a increase, program in advance what you activity or inactivity will be to assist make you really feel far better. In private sector accounting, you work for one company and achieve in-depth understanding and expertise in the accounting for that firm. The average salary is about $30,000 This, of course, alterations from region to region based on the expense of living. Accounting records relate to the transactions that are completed, which provide relatively excellent account of the transaction of the enterprise organisation. As soon as you have decided which software you want to use, call in the pros.
The info contained in these statements and reports assists monetary managers in assessing the previous efficiency and future directions of the firm and in meeting particular legal obligations, such as payment of taxes and so on. Therefore, accounting and finance are functionally closely associated. You will study Accountancy 1A, an introduction to monetary accounting, and Accountancy 1B, an introduction to management accounting. As with any application application, obtaining the right accounting solution for you depends on your business' certain needs.
PLEASE NOTE that in the School of Enterprise there are particular programs exactly where it is mandatory for the students to have a Windows-primarily based personal computer as the software program applications utilised in the system do not run properly on other platforms (even when operating via Parallels on Mac). How often you do this depends on how several sales and expenditures your business tends to make, and how detailed you want your books to be. There are also a number of accounting software that are particularly developed for little firms and their specifications.
Students with research in Accounting locate rewarding work in market, commerce, the public sector, the economic sector or company consulting and public accounting. Most business checking accounts have fees that are higher than individual banking, so pay close consideration to what you'll owe. I had to discover to modify the lingo when I talked to her and others that weren't in the company or understood computers. Book maintaining normally entails only the collection of company transactions (transactions) and is for that reason, just one portion of the process of accounting. They prepare other reports as may possibly be necessary – like possibilities for a new enterprise venture or a cutting down on some of the company's product lines. Accounting is a component of figuring out trends in your customer's acquiring activities.
Developing genuine enterprise skills – Studying at Wolverhampton will let you to create the abilities businesses demand like IT, project management, team working and leadership. After you have your new company set up and you are beginning to see some cash flow you have to make confident to maintain your company and individual finances entirely separated. The 5 sorts incorporate the previously discussed Asset, Liability and Capital plus Expenditures in which are recorded the costs incurred by the enterprise or household and Income in which are recorded any sorts of income received by the enterprise or household. Through analyzing your monetary strategy, accounting data and transaction, you can effortlessly predict the prospects for your organization. They are coming out with an iPad accounting software version very quickly (I was contacted by their organization) and soon soon after a free of charge app for iPhone /iPod, Android and Blackberry.


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Custom websites
Working closely with you, we'll create a website from scratch that grabs attention and helps you achieve your business objectives. Our team will consult with you every step of the way, from the initial concepts to the final launch of your new site. Mobile-ready design is our specialty!
WordPress websites
WordPress provides the perfect solution for fast-paced, growth-oriented organizations because it has a flexible, easy-to-use platform that can be easily updated to meet your changing needs. Its intuitive interface makes it easy for you to manage your website's content after the design process is complete. A WordPress site offers a you world of functionality, including blogs, article directories, photo galleries, event management systems, appointment schedulers, literally thousands of options.
Responsive, mobile-ready designs
We build our sites using cutting-edge, responsive-design techniques so that your website looks great on any screen size or device. Mobile users actively seek out and prefer to engage with mobile-friendly websites, and the fastest way to turn these visitors into customers is by providing a great mobile experience. Not having a mobile-friendly site helps your competitors, as mobile users will keep searching until they find a site they like and can browse easily.
Email campaigns
Reach, engage, and acquire new customers with successful email marketing campaigns. We develop winning campaigns that fit your company's overall goals and achieve the results you desire. Whether you're running a single campaign or need ongoing management, we can help. You supply the content and mailing list for your bulk email campaigns and we'll create and deliver your emails for you. MailChimp is our favorite (and free!) email marketing service provider.
Google ad campaigns
Well-written Google ads are a cost-effective way to attract new customers by reaching people who are actively looking for information about your products and services online. Using optimal keywords to attract your target audience, we'll write, place, and track your online ads with Google.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
The goal of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is to increase traffic to a website through the organic (free) listings that appear on the results page that's generated when you conduct an internet search. To increase your site's visibility on these pages, our savvy SEO team will develop search-engine-friendly tags and optimized keywords. We'll also submit your site to the major search engines, notifying them to regularly crawl and index your site.
PayPal is an affordable way to implement e-commerce on your website and accept credit and debit card payments, as well as PayPal payments. Our team will set up PayPal on your site, so you can easily and securely accept payments from customers–and they don't even have to have a PayPal account to purchase from you!
Content writing
Leave the writing to us and focus on what you do best: running and growing your business! We'll create effective, keyword-rich web content that engages your audience, motivates them to take action, and keeps them returning to your site again and again.
Proofreading and editing
Errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage can easily shake your web visitors' (potential clients!) confidence. If you're not accurate in this area, what does that say about the attention to detail given to your products, services, and clients? Our grammar gurus will correct mistakes, check for inconsistency, and eliminate wordiness to professionally represent your business in the best possible light.


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Can you believe it is August? And for many places, it is just starting to get hot!
With this heat, doesn't Pink Lemonade sound refreshing and fun? Well, I can't think of a better person to serve up some fresh and fun designs, than Kitchen Sink's Guest Designer for the Month of August!
I am excited to give a very warm (but not hot) welcome to Keri Lee Sereika! Keri Lee's fun and fresh designs can be seen on her blog, Pink Lemonade , (ok… I really want to drink some now! Yum!) 😀
Welcome to the Kitchen Keri Lee, so glad that you will stay with us a spell!


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The best street style from the NYFW shows.
New York Fashion Week is upon us once more, which means that it's time for some street style. And from tailoring to tie-dye, there's a whole lot going on. Here's a look at how the guys are dressing for the spring/summer 2019 shows.


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A Recipe for Success
Remember when Cisco was a network hardware company? Cisco and networking were virtually synonymous and you knew who to call if you needed a router or a switch. Once upon a time, Avaya was a provider of enterprise communications equipment. If you needed phones or maybe an IP PBX, you could call Avaya. In days gone by Microsoft focused on server and desktop operating systems and developing software applications to help businesses be more productive. Ah, the good ole days.
To be fair, each of those companies still does what it used to. But, now the waters are muddy as they all try to be all things to all customers. As Joe Schurman, CEO of Evangelyze Communications and author of Microsoft Voice and Unified Communications, points out in his musings from Voicecon 2009, nobody was content with their piece of the pie and now they all want to be the whole pie.
The thing is, none of them really have ALL of the ingredients necessary to make the best pie. If I could only buy a pie from one company I would get my pie from Microsoft because they have the most complete list of ingredients. I might need to top it off with some additional ingredients like SmartSIP, but the Microsoft Unified Communications platform offers the most comprehensive and innovative features in the most cost effective and flexible solution of the major players.
That said, these vendors and the customers both benefit when they stop competing to be the whole pie and instead focus on how to integrate their ingredients to cooperate to make the best pie possible. A Microsoft Unified Communications platform using Avaya or Nortel communications equipment connected to a Cisco network infrastructure seems like a recipe for success.


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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites taste so much like traditional chicken wings, but are a healthier low carb vegetarian version.
Tender cauliflower baked to perfection in hot sauce is perfect for game day too!
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are surprisingly addictive. I'll admit, cauliflower has not been one of my favorite foods, but much like beets, broccoli, and squash, I have grown to like it throughout my adult years. After I made this recipe, I would actually dare to say that I loved it. Many traditional favorites like mac n cheese, bread sticks, "rice", and mashed "potatoes" have been made with cauliflower.
Much like with these cauliflower buffalo bites, this tender white vegetable tends to take on the flavor of whatever it's cooked with. So, if you're like me and are not crazy about the taste of cauliflower, you have absolutely nothing to worry about when you make this buffalo cauliflower.
I really wasn't sure how this recipe for cauliflower buffalo wings was going to taste. After all, there are no chicken wings. And how good could anything be when you swap something as wonderful as a chicken wing with a vegetable like cauliflower? But, I found myself having to hold back because I just wanted to keep eating more!
Tips for making and serving them:
- I have made my buffalo cauliflower a couple times. Be sure to make sure the florets are on the larger side. If they are too small, they will be mushy. The larger chunks allow the buffalo cauliflower bites to brown nicely while still maintaining some texture.
- Serve the buffalo cauliflower warm. They are still good at room temperature, but serving them warm will make your mouth water.
- I paired my spicy and flavorful buffalo cauliflower bites with a rich and creamy blue cheese dressing as well as some cool, crisp celery sticks that helped mellow the heat from the hot sauce. Overall, it made for a healthy-ish low carb snack. I'm not going to lie – I love a good chicken wing. But, when you think about all that delicious skin that makes the chicken wing so wonderful, replacing it with something like cauliflower is often a good choice.
- This snack would be a huge hit at any game day celebration. You might want to have a second batch on standby ready to put in the oven.
- The cauliflower buffalo "wings" are easy to stab with little wooden toothpicks. Otherwise, no utensils needed!
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Glass nesting bowls: Every good recipe requires a good set of stackable nesting bowls. This is the set I bought and I love them! Well made, great price, sturdy – perfect!
Baking Sheet: I've been using this one for years. I love that it's made in the USA, the sides are high enough to keep anything from spilling over, and it's warp resistant.
Flexible Measuring Cups – My sister and I first found these at a cooking class and we thought they were just the best invention. Any time you are measuring and/or pouring liquid, these are simply the best to have on hand. They make a great gift for your favorite cook, too!
Recipe video below:
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 T garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup hot sauce (I prefer Frank's Red Hot)
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Heavily grease baking sheet with butter. Divide cauliflower into bite sized chunks.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, water, olive oil, garlic powder and salt until well combined. Add cauliflower and gently toss to coat each piece evenly. Transfer coated cauliflower to prepared baking and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking time. Remove from oven.
- In large bowl, combine hot sauce and melted butter. Add partially cooked cauliflower and gently toss to evenly coat. Return cauliflower to baking sheet and continue cooking for an additional 20-25 minutes, turning once, until pieces start to turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and serve warm with blue cheese dressing and fresh celery sticks.