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I had lots of the fabric leftover from the dress project. So I figured a skirt wouldn't go a miss! Nor would a matching hair bow! Check out the pictures below. Super simple elasticated waist. For a 14 Month old I had a 19″ waist and 7″ length for above the knee. I'll be posting another project that I have done putting more of this fabric to use. It was originally bought to match a custom made cloth nappy my niece had. One metre of fabric has gone a long long way, and there is still more of it left!
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Hermione the unicorn Crochet Pattern with wings – Free – Ravelry
Check out this free pattern on Ravelry. It's SO freaking cute, it's not too difficult, but I wouldn't recommend it for beginners. The original pattern does not come with the wings pictured as I added those myself. If you'd like to add them too I have included the instructions in this post below. Enjoy!..
Wings – 3.5 Hook (Make 2)
Sc in 1st chain, skip 1 ch, sc in next 15 to end, ch2 turn.
Skip 1 st, sc in next and following 10sts
Slip st in next st, ch2, turn.
Skip 1 st, sc in next and following 3 sts.
chain 1, work 3 dc popcorn st in next stRepeat x5 .. Chain3, turn.
Make 3 Trebles in spaces between the popcorn sts already made below, slip st inside next popcorn st belowRepeat x3
Tie off + Sew on ..OR.. Slip st straight onto side of the body along top edge of the wing.
On the second wing you will want to push the popcorn stitches out the opposite way to the first wing. So you get a pair, and not two the same.
Felt Bookmarks with Embroidery detail and Applique Gift idea
Gift for an avid reader!
These 2 bookmarks were made for my Grandparents. My Grandad is a WWII veteran and his father was in WWI. So a gift to show we still remember what they gave was lovingly received. My Nan, she just loves her flowers. At a risk of being boring or predictable, I designed a Peony flower in a Jacobean style. I guess it could also pass for a rose too. However, I thin it worked out looking nice. Let me know what you think below in the comments!
I want to share some tips with you about working with felt. Although I'm a relative newcomer to felt. I have taken some time working with it. Especially embroidering. It's not too hard to embroider onto, altho if you tug at the work the felt will, over time distort. The worst is, you probably won't notice until it's too late and you've done all the hard work. Soooo.. my tip is to work with a piece larger than you intend to use for the end result. That way, the edges you've been gripping during any sewing will be trimmed off and you'll have a lovely neat finish.
If your felt is thin or the acrylic type. You might want to strengthen the overall design by sandwiching a light card in between another piece of the felt. Sew close to the edge of the card. so that it's trapped inside. A thin layer of PVA glue between the layers is a good idea too.
To finish I topped them with a button, and on my Nan's, a bit of ribbon from my stash. These are around 6.5″ x 2.5″ in size. The poppy design ended up being a smidge taller due to the script.
The stitches used are, running stitch, satin stitch, back stitch, heavy chain, trellis, split stitch, french knot and fly stitch.
Any questions about these bookmarks are welcome, please comment below!
My Mission – Minnie Mouse Cake Pops – Birthday Gift
Not as easy as they look!
I made it my mission to make some Minnie mouse cake pops. However, I didn't anticipate this to be as frustrating as it was. With the overall waiting for the cake to cook, fair enough, but there was soooo much waiting for things to cool, set or cook. I was getting rather tired of doing them.
I followed instructions from another website that sounded like they had it in the bag. I started out with 20 cake pops. After lots of hassle with them staying on the stick I went through several techniques in coating these little babies in chocolate. I knew I couldn't just dunk and pull it out all fresh-as-you-like. Cause the weight of the chocolate would rip the cake ball apart and stay put in your nice bowl of melted chocolate.
In the end the best technique I found was to use a heat proof silicone pastry brush and slowly coat the balls supporting the ball underneath with your hand so it didn't shift down the stick. Place on its head on grease proof paper and don't move it until it's set. You won't need to refrigerate for it to set. Plus it attracts condensation if you do.
Once I had a thin layer on and it had set and could be peeled from the paper. I was able to coat allot easier due to the chocolate acting like glue and it (mostly) stayed put. Your next layer of chocolate should include placing the ears on. I used chocolate buttons. Don't bother trimming the side off like some websites tell you. This only inhibits the attaching part, which frankly is quite important! =D Push the ears in after the second coat of chocolate, as this will soften the previous layer just enough to help with that. Otherwise they just break up! These are then to be stood up on their sticks to set, a block of Styrofoam is useful here. A useful tip I did pick up is to make use of a cocktail stick. Just to pick define areas like the ears and to move the chocolate and to remove any excess. I coated mine until I was happy with them. Or at least, not so disappointed!
You only need to make them around 1 inch diameter at first, as the chocolate layers bulk them out. I was worried I wouldn't get them inside the cellophane bags I had that were 3.5″x5″ I bought from Ebay. I chose 4.5″ lolly sticks or the plastic variety, if they don't come with, you will need some plastic coated wires too to seal them. On my travels around my local town of Cannock, I picked up some lovely ribbon the I thought was just right, at 20p a meter I wasn't complaining!
I just cut the ribbon a few inches long and tied once tightly. You could, with thinner ribbon tie a bow. But at this point in the baking and making process, I was ready to give up altogether. In the end, I managed to salvage 11 decent looking Minnie silhouettes. They didn't taste bad at all either. My 2.5yr old son was happy to eat any disaster pops. Although to be fair they were very rich, so don't worry if you don't make a lot. I probably wouldn't eat more than one at a time.
Overall, I'm happy I gave it a go, but I won't be in a hurry to try this again. Maybe plain round ones with decoration on top to disguise the dodgy coating of chocolate. Let me know if you have tried this and how it worked out.
Fondant cake design – jewellery box
You can't argue with cake
I can't let a birthday pass without having a bit of cake! I really treasure my Aunt so I thought I'd try something I hadn't done before and just go with it. She loves a vintage look and feel, so I tried to get that feel. It didn't turn out as I imagined, or aimed for as I'm not an overly experienced cake decorator. But I was happy with the end result non-the-less. But needless to say, it went down a treat, as it was filled with high quality chocolate butter cream with a vanilla sponge.
To get a box and lid look, you need to use two cake boards. As my cake was 6″ in diameter the 'lid' needed to have a matching size of 6″. The one that holds the whole cake should be at least 1″ bigger than the cake so it's easy to carry. 'Glue' the cake to the base with a touch of frosting and cover it all in your fondant base, board and all so it's hidden.
Pre mix your colours and wash your hands really well as that dye gets everywhere if you're not careful! You can use a pair of latex gloves if you have some. Let your coloured fondant cool back down as it will stick to your roller if it's too warm. But don't let it dry out, cover it with a cup or wrap it in foil. Don't try to refrigerate it to be quick as this will only make your fondant go horrible! Just be patient, it doesn't take long to go back to temperature on a cool surface like a chopping board.
I use gel food colouring to dye my fondant. I have only ever used supermarket fondant as I find it perfectly fine to use and it tastes good as well. To get the paisley look I used my round pastry cutters with the fluted edge usually used for mince pies and tarts. I dotted holes around the edge of the shapes to give it some detail and brushed it with gold shimmer dust.
To get a satin inlay inside the box just roll out a sheet of coloured fondant. I folded mine inside to get a luxury feel of fabric, dust with a white shimmer to give it luster. Of course, to make it look like a jewellery box, you need jewellery draping out of the box. I used some strung pearls that you can buy per meter, you only need one meter. I also used some nice sheer ribbon too. Get them to stay put by putting the cut ends between layers of fondant.
A tip I like to share when trying to transport your tasty treats, especially ones you've worked so hard on! When you only have a container that is just about big enough. Use a triple folded piece of baking paper underneath as pictured – that will go above the sides of your cake to retrieve your cake once inside the tin. Or else you'll never get it out in one piece!
Happy baking everyone!
Embroidered and Appliqué Purse – using wool, silk, cotton etc
A Birthday Gift for my Mother
If you remember an earlier post about me going to the craft fair in Birmingham. I posted about purchasing lots of wool roving, silk and embroidery threads along with a few other things. Well, this is one result of this shopping spree. Let me know what you think below with a comment. I love to hear peoples opinions!
I was inspired by some of the work created by the people who run 21st Century Yarns. I created my own bag pattern to work from, and for anyone who knows me, would know how much of a perfectionist I am when it comes to planning and executing my craft projects. It took me a while to figure out how I wanted it to look. In the end I was very happy with this design. Although if I could change one thing I would have added even stiffer interfacing. I did think it would be heavy enough though. Something to learn from I guess.
As you can see by the pictures, I used my machine to fix the threads that I layered over the cotton fabric. I took time to make sure the placement was right. I used a wide silver coloured ribbon as an added accent which I really love. The background layer is calico that has been dyed in different tones. The colours are subtle but really work well. It's lined with a silver coloured hand woven silk that I picked up from a different stall.
I am going to make a cushion in this similar fashion. Except I'm going to work in wool felt to add a bolder texture. This will be in a red/plum and a selection of greens. Any questions about my crafts are welcome! Happy Crafting!
Patchwork Square Pincushion – Ideal Gift
Make a pincushion
I was asked to make a pincushion for my Aunt. Her favourite colours are black and white so that gave me my starting block. I think choosing fabric, is sometimes the hardest bit. I knew how I wanted it to look, so I winged it from there.
This is a rough guide to how it was made. It really is a simple design tho, let me know if you try this.
What you'll need
½ metre (roughly) Ribbon
1 or 2 Buttons
2-3 Different Patterned Fabric (I used quilting cotton)
3.5″ square of Felt (any colour, but try not to be too contrasting if you can see it through the fabric)
Coordinating Sewing thread
Toy stuffing
Quilting Square (optional, but easier)
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Sometimes I wonder what life would be like if we just did what we love? Just think about it! No stress; deadlines would be so much fun! We wouldn't wait for weekends with that much eagerness. And just imagine Mondays would actually be good! Whoa! Life would be so better, so easy! But then why don't we actually preach this? Why don't we do what we love? Why don't we turn our passion into our profession?
I agree some things are not totally in our control. Many forces play a vital role in this decision-making process. Many aspects are to be considered before jumping onto conclusions. But to a great extent I feel we never think this way. In today's hypercritical world we don't actually dare to work in a different way. Many a times we think to do it our way but lastly surrender to the conventional ways. But just think, would your idols be that great to you, would they inspire you the way they do, if they wouldn't have dared to bend the ways. See I can't tell you a sure short way to success, because actually I don't believe in the concept of shortcuts to success. What I believe in is living this journey to the fullest. What can make your journey meaningful is doing what you love!
I agree it's not going be easy. Many obstacles would be coming your way. But the results would surely be worth it. You might think to go the orthodox ways to earn good. But believe me, your passion only can earn you the real wealth that is true happiness! All you need to do is change the way you think, believe in yourself and take a step forward. Believe me the rest of the journey would seem very simple if you are heading in the right direction. All the forces of nature would stand in your support to bless you…
So, bend the ways! Break the stereotypes! Make your passion your profession! Feel the adrenaline rush! Earn happiness! Do what you love!
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Business Collaboration is worth the risk
The more I think about what I'm doing to develop my fledgling business, the more I begin to realise that collaborative projects are increasingly worth pursuing.
I've written about business collaboration before at http://craig-west.co.uk/2009/05/how-to-partner-up-for-increased-chances-of-success-and-profit/ but I wanted to share a couple of very recent projects.
This morning I went to a networking group with several things in mind.
The first, obviously, was with the aim of meeting potential clients.
The second was to have a chat with a fellow networker who has hit upon an idea for a software product aimed at financial advice businesses.
The third was to discuss promotion opportunities for some funded training that a college in Nottingham has available.
The first reason for going is the reason that networking exists: finding business.
However, the second two were all about working together with someone else for mutual gain.
The software project, codename 'Project Z' (simply because it makes us smile), is a revision of an already existing but very expensive product that was developed nearly 10 years ago. The plan is for my colleague and I to work on building the system and then promoting it to smaller businesses without the current £5,000 a year pricetag, thus making it affordable for the huge number of smaller businesses. The reason that the collaboration is required is that, while I can build the software, I don't have a route into our target market.
So we both bring different skills into the mix. I bring technical expertise and my business partner brings expertise in selling into our target sector. So the next step is to get together to discuss the business plan, which is happening the week after next.
The funded training thing is that many of my contacts employ people and would greatly benefit from the custom-made skills development package that's on offer. It might sound a bit wooly but the basic premise is that the training is aimed at where employers have need.
So if, for example, a order picker in a warehouse is a hardworking and reliable staff member but is let down by poor literacy, numeracy or IT skills then it's in both the employee's and the employer's interest to address the issues.
That's a very simple example and the potential for competence and skills development is very broad across a wide range of skill sets and industry sectors. Even better if this can be done without it costing the employee or employer any money.
So the collaboration comes in because I have plenty of contacts and can promote the funded training. This then creates a very high level of goodwill in the mind of my contacts and should make it easier if I go back to them to try and sell something. Not only that but I may be able to use some of that funding for my own projects as and when they arise.
Now some people might say that I'm a bit misguided and that doing it all yourself means that the rewards are all yours. And that is partially right.
However, there is a couple of major problems with that thinking.
The first is time; I simply don't have the time to do what I'm doing and work on developing another major project on top. So working with someone else shares the workload.
The second is expertise; this is tough but even I have to admit that I don't know everything (and I hear you all saying "No kidding, Sherlock"). So when you do work with someone, make sure they're bringing additional and complementary skills to the mix.
However, the biggest consideration with business collaboration and shared projects is that, while you will likely end up sharing profits, you will also increase your chances of success by bringing more skills, knowledge, expertise, contacts and manpower to the table. And that should be worth a smaller slice of the pie if the pie promises to be much much larger than you would ever have created by working on your own.
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When I was going through my IVF treatments, I would sit at home each evening and write about the day's progress – how many follicles were developing, how long I'd had to wait at the clinic, an analysis of every important word I'd heard uttered by various medical staff and details of how I was feeling, both physically and emotionally. I wasn't writing with any purpose in mind; I wrote because I didn't know what else to do and pouring my thoughts onto paper seemed to help me to make some sense of the emotional turmoil I was experiencing. At the time of writing, there wasn't a single thought in my mind about publishing my stream of consciousness – it was just something I felt I needed to do.
I had no idea that the concept of writing as a form of therapy had been wellestablished for decades. Back in the 1960s, American psychologist Dr Ira Progoff discovered that when his clients wrote about their experiences, they were able to get through difficulties more quickly and easily. He developed what was known as the Intensive Journal Method to help people to use writing effectively, working with ring binder folders divided into sections to represent the different areas of their lives. The idea of the healing nature of writing was further popularised by psychologist Dr James Pennebaker who has been described as a 'pioneer of writing therapy'. He found that when people wrote down how they felt about any emotional upheaval in their lives for just a few days, there was a marked positive effect; he has since written widely about the impact expressive writing can have.


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17 Apr2016
Our apartment was a five minute walk away from the Drum Tower and Muslim Street in Xi'an. A local would later tell is with a tinge of disdain that no locals ever eat on Muslim street, that it was sort of the disneyland equivalent of local street food for the benefit of tourists, tens of thousands of whom come to the city to see the terra cotta warriors and other destinations. Never mind, it was the quick way to get a view of much of what local street food they had on offer, and this post is a quick run-down of some of the stuff we saw and a we only sampled a small fraction of what was on offer…
Cold noodles with shredded cucumber with either a sesame or soy sauce (or I suppose you could put both)…
What looked like cubed pan-sauteed potatoes with chilies and green onions.
Smashing peanut brittle.
Stewed lamb feet/hooves eaten like one would eat a chicken drumstick while strolling down the street.
Pulled sugar for a taffy like candy…
…and another shot of the artisan at work. While one got the feeling this was all for show, the bottom line is that there were a LOT of people on this street, and frankly 90% seemed to be Chinese (albeit visitors from other parts of China and probably not locals) and there was high turnover. So much so that you can see 5-6 of these guys pulling sugar throughout the night!
Battered fried crab on a stick anyone? And they didn't look like soft-shell crab either.
Local beef jerky is a specialty.
Ribbons of tofu with a chili sauce. We didn't have this here, but a day or two later we had it at a restaurant and it was delicious!
Piles of steamed crayfish which seemed like a bit of a bother to munch on while walking around.
Tons of dried fruit and nuts. This is the epicenter of kiwi land (there is a local name). Not too many know that New Zealand is not the original home of the kiwi fruit, they just seem to have made it more recognizable around the globe. If we had more luggage allowance, I would have had a suitcase with 20+ kilos of fruit in nut in tow. :)
Lamb skewers at the ready.
Lots of lines which we took to be a sign of quality or desirability but we didn't ALWAYS find this to be true. :(
A rare display of greens, veggies are not a big deal in this part of China due to growing conditions we were told. But fruit and nuts were plentiful.
Modern fruit popsicles in a myriad of flavors.
Stone bread, more on this later.
More sesame noodles.
Hand-pulled noodles. But I wasn't watching the noodles, I was watching the fiery exhaust of the gas cooker. I wondered if any stray kids would go running up to it and singe their hair or clothes. Talk about a lack of safety measures. With all the unruly kids in the Philippine dining environment these days, I am CERTAIN one of them would end up barbecued or at least with third degree burns if let loose in Xi'an.
After a few minutes I realized people knew well enough to avoid the potential incendiary end to their designer jeans or canvas shoes, no casualties…
Squid on a stick with sesame seeds. They use a LOT of sesame seeds in this part of China.
Stewed dried fruit looked really appealing, but I am not sure how they use it in their dishes or meals… it's a bit discombobulating not being able to communicate with the vendors to find out more about their products.
Dried persimmons (Footloose, look!) and lots of dried nuts and other preserved items. The pistachios were a result of the trade along the silk road, along with lots of other things like spices, breads, etc.
Local dates stuffed with walnuts. A healthy snack individually wrapped.
The most amazing cubes of tofu sprinkled with a chili sauce and herbs.
Quail eggs on a stick.
I think this was a butter date cake purchased on a stick. Overall, the variety of items on display was impressive, touristy or not. We had a wonderful time strolling down this street two nights in a row.
In Xian… Kwek kwek anyone? I love the variety of food on display.
With Xian so far inland I wonder where they source their seafood, but of course with China's fast rail system and with air transport, nothing is too distant.
Apr 17, 2016 | 6:58 pm
Impressive array huh? The goat hooves remind me of an old Canadian friend who told me once that his grandfather was convinced the Chinese are the smartest people in the world to have figured out how to sell otherwise unusable animal parts to tourists (to sell garbage to the white man were his exact words).
Walnuts in dates, I make those. Also dried apricots and persimmon wrapped dates that I learned from Maangchi.
Now I know what to do with the dried tofu skin I mistakenly picked up to make ngohiang/lorbak.
Apr 17, 2016 | 10:59 pm
I love the large stewed fruit jars.
Apr 18, 2016 | 12:21 am
So fascinating! No wonder you went there two consecutive nights.
Interesting, isn't it, that the Chinese gooseberry is now so much more identified with New Zealand that named (rebranded?) the fruit after its flightless bird?
Apr 18, 2016 | 4:19 am
What caught my attention were the beautiful blue and white plates and bowls that they use.
Apr 18, 2016 | 8:44 am
The World Street Food Congress is happening this week I think somewhere in BGC. There should be interesting dishes to be offered.
Apr 18, 2016 | 10:30 am
Interesting streetfood choices! What were you lining up for?(14th photo)
Apr 18, 2016 | 10:46 am
since coming to work in mainland China, it's been such an eye opener to eat "Chinese food" that goes beyond roasted duck, char siu, and what I now refer to as "Hong Kong food." It's good, but I think the flavors, textures, and aromas from mainland cuisine are more varied and complex. I hope you had the stone bread soup and liked it!
Apr 18, 2016 | 10:46 am
MM, hope you get well soon. Do you get flu shots yearly? If you do, make sure you get the quadrivalent kind, the one that offers protection from 4 virus strains rather than the usual 3.
Apr 18, 2016 | 12:34 pm
This is definitely my scene. I'd spend days here and try everything. Feel better, MM. Bad timing, this flu. Lots of spicy soups.
Apr 18, 2016 | 9:15 pm
Get well soon, MM!
Apr 19, 2016 | 12:17 am
Hi MM, found a video on how to make the OC cotton candy you featured in Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmyBS4tC4Ag
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Description of Costa Rica and Nicaragua self drive holidayCombine private guiding with self drive independence on this tailor made holiday to Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Private guides introduce you to Nicaraguas little visited highlights: pretty, colonial Granada, and the beautiful and unique Ometepe Island.
After crossing the border, head into Guanacaste in northern Costa Rica and pristine volcanic rainforest.
Stay at an excellent base for soft adventure such as zip lining, biking and tubing, with its own hot springs and thermal rivers.
Compare the authenticity of Nicaragua with the comforts of Costa Rica.
Experience a heady combination of volcanoes, islands, culture and wildlife.
Contrast the challenges of Nicaraguas recent history with the warm hospitality of its people.
Travel through Costa Ricas uniquely diverse habitats at your own pace, then relax at comfortable yet characterful hotels at the end of each day.
Day-by-day experiences
|Day 1:
|Fly to Nicaragua. You are met on arrival from your flight to Managua and driven to your hotel in the centre of this bustling city.
|Day 2:
|Travel to Granada. After a leisurely start, travel to Granada today, the continents oldest European city.The afternoon is free to relax. (B)
|Day 3:
|Explore Granada. Spend today exploring this attractive colonial city, compact and easy to navigate on foot. Take a boat tour to Las Isletas de Granada at sunset for beautiful views across the lake, as the local birdlife comes home to roost. (B)
|Day 4:
|Visit cloudforest, markets and villages. Travel the short distance to the cloudforest reserve on the slopes of Mombacho volcano, home to three species of monkey and a variety of birdlife. Cross the lake to Ometepe Island and stay in your ecolodge on the hillside. (B,L)
|Day 5:
|Ometepe Island is formed of two volcanoes, one dormant (Maderas) and one active (Conception). Take a relaxed driving tour of the island before having the afternoon at leisure. (B,L,D)
|Day 6:
|Walk to a crater or a waterfall. You can choose to hike to the crater of Maderas volcano today, or take the gentler route through the forest to the San Ramon waterfall to swim in the clear pool below. (B,L,D)
|Day 7:
|Travel to Costa Rica. Catch the ferry off the island this morning and travel down to the border at Peñas Blancas to collect your 4x4 and continue to Tenorio. (B)
|Day 8:
|Waterfalls and lagoons in Tenorio. Explore the waterways and forests of Tenorio National Park with your guide this morning, a beautiful park with significant primary rainforest. The most renowned sight in the park however, is the Rio Celeste, a river which often runs a vivid blue. (B)
|Day 9:
|Today you head roughly three hours south past Arenal Volcano to the Central Valley, north of the capital. Here you find the cool humidity of the Bajos del Toro cloudforest, a peaceful haven compared to the much better-known Monteverde. (B)
|Day 10:
|Explore the cloud forest at your leisure, which is extremely rich with humming birds, colourful butterflies, exotic frogs and orchids. (B)
|Day 11:
|Drive to the tropical dry-forests where your next lodge is set deep within its own 600-acre private reserve. At its heart are two converging canyons, the cool white waters of the Rio Blanco meet the delightfully warm thermal waters of the Rio Perdido. (B)
|Day 12:
|Have today to follow trails across the reserve leading you through the forests, as well as rivers which can be explored in an inner tube. In addition, there are several different sign posted routes around the property which are designed for mountain bikes but in fact also make for great walking trails. (B)
|Day 13:
|Today you might like to visit the Rincon de la Vieja volcano. To drive to the national park takes around an hour but is well worth it to walk amongst the bubbling mud pots, fumaroles and sulphurous vents that line the paths. (B)
|Day 14:
|Drive to the Pacific Coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. For the next four nights you stay in a lovely small hotel, high on a hill above the coast, where you can hear waves crashing on Ostional beach below. (B)
|Day 15:
|Explore the wildlife of the area today. Because the tracks around the area are so quiet, a morning stroll to the top of the hill behind your hotel is an opportunity to spot lots of birdlife as well as hear howler monkeys and see slices of rural life in the hinterland. (B)
|Day 16:
|Sea turtles. Today you could dedicate your day to sea turtles, this part of the Pacific coastline is an extremely prolific area for the Olive Ridleys. Between July and November they come to nest on the beach in serious numbers, though some will be seen virtually year round. One lovely option is to head out by boat to swim and snorkel amongst them. (B)
|Day 17:
|Explore the coast. Another day to relax or explore the Pacific. Head further afield to find some new beaches, walk in the coastal forest or swim. More active pursuits on offer include several surfing beaches for beginners upwards, horse riding, zip lining, and the fairly new stand up paddle boarding. This is great fun, (though harder than it looks!), and a lovely way to explore the coastline. (B)
|Day 18:
|Drive to the airport and drop off your hire car before your flight home. Ideally you will fly into San Jose but leave from Liberia: otherwise you may require a final night in the capital. (B)
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Costa Rica and Nicaragua self drive holiday
Carbon reduction
Your holiday will help support local people and conservation. We must also reduce CO2. Learn about the CO2 emissions of this holiday and how to reduce them.
Our tours are structured to create the least possible impact on local ecosystems. In Nicaragua you will generally be accompanied by a private guide which means more attention and therefore a richer overall experience. The guides we use for walks in the national parks are all trained naturalists and many live locally to the area. They are experts in the flora and fauna of the region and are incredibly passionate about passing on their knowledge, so clients have a greater understanding of local environment and the delicate balance of regional ecosystems.
We give priority to hotels and lodges with proven ecological credentials, built with sensitivity to the local environment. Where possible we only use small, locally-run properties, who stand up for their employees social rights and offer an honest wage. We only suggest hotels and lodges where we have stayed ourselves, or where our partners on the ground have stayed, and which we believe to be the best in their area. This does not necessarily mean those with the obvious trappings of comfort, but rather those who have an established ethical outlook and a long-term vision for preserving their local surroundings.
Together with our partners on the ground we also support a series of local projects directly. Your holiday with us will help to directly benefit these causes: The Neotropica Foundation works with communities and schools to improve environmental education, helping local people to live in a more sustainable way. One project currently underway is the Amigos de la Naturaleza which seeks to introduce primary school children to the basic concepts of sustainable living, such as protection of water resources, the responsible management of waste and the conservation of national parks.
One of our favourite jungle lodges supports three primary schools located in the villages of Bajo de Tigre, Los Angeles, and Guyacán, downriver from the lodge itself. The lodge donates a percentage of its bookings to the school boards, which in turn use the money for vital materials and services for the schools. The lodge has also improved and maintained previously disused local roads, along with a cable car used by local residents to cross the river.
Similarly, one of our preferred beach retreats on the Pacific coast has set up a comprehensive program of sustainable projects, working with the local community to increase awareness of environmental and social matters. Projects so far include setting up the first public library in the region for residents, as well funding a composting station and a recycling initiative.
Paniamor Foundation is a private non-profit, non-partisan, organization created in 1987 and works to protect the social interests of vulnerable and disadvantaged Costa Ricans. The foundation runs several schemes, including the Social Development Programme, which works with children aged 13 to 18 from deprived communities. The programme seeks to promote values, knowledge and skills that will empower the children to exercise their rights and responsibilities for their own personal growth, and that of their families, peers, and communities of origin.
For almost 20 years World Vision has been working hand in hand with the local communities in Nicaraguas Chorotega and Northern Huetar regions to promote sustainable development practices. Among the schemes they have initiated are: the Economic Development programme, which generates sources of employment and agricultural funding in rural areas; the Prevention, Emergency and Rehabilitation programme which works in the area of emergency prevention and offers relief and rehabilitation to victims of disaster; the Promotion of Justice programme, which helps to foster respect for the rights of children and women through better education.
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Reviewed on 02 Aug 2016 by Martin Blow
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Seeing the lava flowing at the Masaya volcano is a wow! (45 mins from Managua/Nicaragua); zip lining above the tree tops at Arenal. Watching the beautiful sunset, glass of wine in hand, at Arenal Observatory Lodge. Seeing Quetzals close up in the cloud forest. Hundreds of fireflies lighting up and dancing in front if us as the sun set. Seeing all the wonderful wildlife on offer in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
If driving use a satnav! Driving in Costa was easy an the road were very good. If visiting Nicaragua learn some Spanish before you go. If you have any spare time, even just 2-3 hours in Managua, go visit the Masaya volcano to see the river of lava flowing right in front of your eyes. One of only 3 volcanoes in the world where you can see lava.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes and particularly so in Nicaragua.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
4 star. Costa Rica and Nicaragua are VERY different places and visitors should be aware of that i.e. in some remote areas, no running water and electricity at times (!) and where there was water, cold only - don't expect a hot shower! In some areas, literally no one spoke English. I strongly suggest learning some Spanish, esp if you want to use public transport or cross the Costa Rica/Nicaragua border without any assistance!
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
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Nearly half of all people who acquired unsterilized pets in the past year haven't altered them
Read the entire article here: Sterilizing pets isn't a priority for new pet owners.
One step closer to owning the joint...
Thursday, January 14, 2010
New low-cost spay/neuter program for Pitties in Bakersfield: Fix Your Pit program
Seeing the seemingly unending number of pit bulls being euthanized in our shelters, the Kellers, owners of Fortress Self Storage, decided to try and take matters into their own hands. Said Joann, "We want to make a difference and believe the only solution to reduce the number of dogs euthanized at shelters and animal control facilities is through affordable spay/neuter programs."
Working with Alpha Canine and AngelDogs Foundation, the Kellers are offering the Fix Your Pit program, where people can have their pit bulls spayed or neutered for only $40. The program is simple. Interested individuals go to Fortress Self Storage, at 3813 Mesa Grande, Bakersfield, and prepay $40 (cash only) for a voucher for the spay or neuter, a rabies vaccination and a microchip. The person in receipt of the voucher then calls AngelDogs Foundation toll-free at (888) 504-7729 or goes to their web site, angeldogsfoundation.org and schedules the appointment for the surgery. On surgery day, take the dog and the voucher to AngelDogs Foundation's Mobile Clinic for his or her appointment and, presto, one less pit bull breeding puppies in Bakersfield.
AngelDogs Foundation will bill Fortress Self Storage for the cost of the procedure ($110) for each voucher redeemed. At this time there are no income restrictions and the Kellers have not set a limit on the number of pit bulls they are willing to underwrite. To help fund the program, Fortress Self Storage is donating 25 percent of all new space rentals to the Fix Your Pit program.
Fortress is also issuing a challenge to other local business owners to sponsor the breed of their choice in the same or a similar spay/neuter program. "Bakersfield is a very giving community and we know there are a lot of people and businesses that have a breed that is special to them." Joann continued, "To help others get their program going, we are offering to handle the management of the program at no cost."
"We would like to see this program grow so AngelDogs Foundation can not only continue to come to Bakersfield, but come more often."
For more information about the Fix Your Pit program call Fortress Self Storage at (661) 831-0923.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
What if there were a veterinary drug recall, and the veterinarians were almost the last to know?
Major veterinary drug recall gets bigger
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Pedigree gives away food to those who adopt
For complete details, click here.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Dog Food Grading Scale
How to grade your dog's food: Start with a grade of 100
1. For every listing of "by-product," subtract 10 points
2. For every non-specific animal source (meat, poultry, meal, or fat) reference, subtract 10 points
3. If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points
4. For every grain mill run or non-specific grain source, subtract 5 points
5. If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients
(i.e. ground brown rice, brewers rice, rice flour are all the same grain), subtract 5 points
6. If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points
7. If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points
8. If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 points
9. If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points
10. If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 2 points
11. If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 points
12. If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points
13. If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog is not allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points
14. If it contains beef (unless you know that you dog is not allergic to beef), subtract 1 point
15. If it contains salt, subtract 1 point
Extra Credit:
1. If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points
2. If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or nutritionist, add 5 points
3. If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points
4. If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points
5. If the food contains fruit, add 3 points
6. If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points
7. If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free, add 2 points
8. If the food contains barley, add 2 points
9. If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2 points
10. If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point
11. If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point
12. For every different specific animal protein source (other than the first one; count chicken and chicken meal as only one protein source), add 1 point
13. If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point
14. If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are pesticide-free, add 1 point
94-100+ = A The best!
86-93 = B Still good!
78-85 = C May need to change or add additives.
70-77 = D Need to think about changing.
0-69 = F Awful! Make a change!
Some Dog Food Scores:
Alpo Prime Cuts. . . . . . . . 81 C
Artemis large/medium breed puppy. . . . . . . .114 A+
Authority Harvest Baked. . . . . . . .116 A+
Bil-Jac Select. . . . . . . .68 F
Blackwood 3000 Lamb and Rice. . . . . . . .83 C
Canidae. . . . . . . .112 A+
Chicken Soup Senior. . . . . . . .115 A+
Diamond Maintenance. . . . . . . .64 F
Diamond Lamp Meal and Rice. . . . . . . .92 B
Diamond Large Breed 60+ Formula. . . . . . . .99 A
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Ultra Premium. . . . . . . .122 A+
Dick Van Patten's Duck and Potato. . . . . . . .106 A+
Eukanuba Large Breed Adult. . . . . . . .83 C
Eukanuba Natural Lamb and Rice. . . . 87 B
Foundations. . . . . . . .106 A+
Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog (lamb) by Solid Gold. . . . . . . .93 B
Iams Lamb Meal and Rice Formula Premium . . . . . . . .73 D
Innova Dog . . . . . . . .114 A+
Innova Evo . . . . . . . .114 A+
Kirkland Signature Chicken, Rice, and Vegetables. . . . . . . .110 A+ COSTCO / Price Club
Nutrisource Lamb and Rice. . . . . . . .87 B
Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy. . . . . . . .87 B
Ol Roy. . . . . . . .9 F Wal-Mart
Pedigree Adult Complete. . . . . . . .14 F
Pedigree Complete Nutrition. . . . . . . .42 F
Pet Gold Adult with Lamb and Rice. . . . . . . .23 F
ProPlan Natural Turkey and Barley. . . . . . . .103 A+
Purina Beneful. . . . . . . .17 F ***
Purina Dog. . . . . . . .62 F
Purina Come-n-Get It. . . . . . . .16 F
Royal Canin Boxer. . . . . . . .103 A +
Royal Canin Bulldog. . . . . . . .100 A+
Royal Canin Natural Blend Adult. . . . . . . .106 A+
Sensible Choice Chicken and Rice. . . . . . . .97 A
Science Diet Advanced Protein Senior 7+. . . . . . . . 63 F PetsMart
Science Diet for Large Breed Puppies. . . . . . . . 69 F
Solid Gold. . . . . . . .99 A
Timberwolf Organics Lamb and Venison. . . . . . . . 136 A+
Wellness Super5 Mix Chicken. . . . . . . .110 A+
Wolfking Adult Dog (bison) by Solid Gold. . . . . . . .97 A
More info is available at Dog Food Analysis.
Some foods may have been reformulated since this initial evaluation and their values may have changed.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Coalition forming to address cat overpopulation issue
Regardless of their designation, the numbers of free-roaming cats seem to be all but out of control.
This year appears to be the year that
It was heartening to see so many groups at the initial meeting; The Bakersfield SPCA, Kern Humane Society, Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelters Foundation, Bakersfield Cat Control, Orphaned Kitten Rescue, Kern County Animal Control, The Cat People and some folks managing feral colonies (whom I will not name as to not give away the location of the colonies). Forgive me if I missed anyone, as I did not have my notes with me as I was writing this. A dozen of so individuals all well-versed in the problem, all knowing that no one group will ever be large enough to tackle the issue on their own.
Thanks go to the Bakersfield SPCA for hosting this meeting. It was a great start.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Wishes for pets in the new year
First and foremost, I wish everyone would get their pets licensed. Licensing your pets helps to address so many of the issues people have with Animal Control that it's difficult for me to see why people don't embrace taking this action. The funds generated through licensing allow for programs like low-cost spay and neuter vouchers, additional staff to respond to nuisance animal calls, upgrades to the shelter to make the animals more comfortable and an increase in the number of people whoa re reunited with their lost pets. Cat owners, you're not exempt on this one, either. Animal Control also offers a cat identification tag for only $5 per year. Let's make 2010 the year people get serious about licensing their pets.
Next on my wish list is increased activity on behalf of pets in Kern County. If you've ever been frustrated about the current pet ownership rules, wondered how you could do more to support spay/neuter programs, been curious about what shelter volunteers do or want to know more about the factors that our county Animal Control department deals with on a regular basis, it's time for you to attend the Animal Control Commission meetings. The meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at the Kern County Public Services Building, 2700 M Street, at 6 p.m. Concerned pet owners may develop a whole new perspective on the issues in play surrounding pets in Kern County and how vital a role residents have in creating change.
Now, there are those who make an active effort to avoid anything to do with Animal Control, simply because the idea of being a part of a group where so many animals are euthanized is too emotionally traumatic for them, and I can certainly respect that viewpoint. For you folks, my wish is that you will step up to the plate and do more for those local organizations who do not euthanize health, adoptable animals.
The Cat People, Alpha Canine, Kern Humane Society, and the Bakersfield SPCA are all local organizations who can use all the support they can get, especially during these difficult economic times when the number of surrendered pets increases while the number of donations decreases. The Bakersfield Pet Food Pantry is another recent addition to the list, as a nonprofit organization that collects pet food to distribute to the needy and to disabled or homebound seniors.
Any of these organizations will happily accept financial donations or membership requests, but you can also help by becoming a foster parent to a pet in need or by donating office supplies, cleaning supplies, blankets or food to these groups. You can also encourage the company you work for to become a corporate sponsor of one of more of these groups, knowing that more homes have pets than ever before and pet owners love doing business with businesses who value pets and the human-pet connection.
So, there you have it. Let's see if we can make 2010 the best year yet for pets in Kern County.


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John Ladenburg –
Former Pierce County Executive and Project Visionary
"Jay and I worked extensively during the design and construction of the Chambers Bay Golf Course, site of the 2015 U.S. Open. Jay is an outstanding golf architect. His vision and passion to create something special at Chambers Bay helped transform a former gravel pit along the shores of Puget Sound into a world class golf course capable of hosting our country's national championship. It was a pleasure working with Jay at Chambers Bay."
Tony Tipton –
Pierce County Special Projects Manager / Chambers Bay Project Manager
"I worked with Jay on the redesign and enhancement of Edinburgh USA Golf Course. Having worked with many other architects in a wide range of disciplines, I can attest to Jay's professionalism and his ability to work with the contractor to ensure the best product was delivered and the design intent was achieved. Jay's communication and people skills were important to the positive outcome and everyone's commitment to the project. I hope to have the opportunity to build or improve a golf course in the future and when I do, my first call will be to Jay."
Jay Lotthammer –
Edinburgh U.S.A. Renovation Owner Rep.
Jon O'Donnell –
President of Heritage Links Construction – builders of Chambers Bay
"I had the pleasure to work with Mr Blasi at the Patriot GC in Owasso, OK. Jay's clear and concise design intent was simply outstanding. As a shaper I depend on the architect's communication. His drawings and explanations made my job easy. Jay had the raw talent to make the Patriot what is today. I sincerely hope I get the chance to work with Jay in the future."
Derek Dirkson –
Lead Shaper at The Patriot
"As an operator, I had the distinct pleasure of working with Jay in the very earliest stages in the design of Chambers Bay. Our mutual client requested a design worthy of consideration for a major championship event. Jay's dedication, creativity, and architectural skill resulted in a world-class golf venue selected by the USGA to host multiple championships, including the 2015 US Open Championship. While Jay had a unique vision for Chambers Bay, he worked exceptionally well with the client, operator, and the builder to ensure a memorable golf experience sure to garner continued accolades and awards. No doubt he's one of the brightest young talents to come along in the golf architecture industry in quite a while."
Mark Hoesing –
Senior Vice President of Operations for KemperSports – operators at Chambers Bay
"I had the opportunity to work closely with Jay from 2005 through 2009 during the creation of Chambers Bay a course in which he was the project architect for Robert Trent Jones II. Throughout the planning and construction of the course, Jay was a nearly constant presence working closely and with Pierce County, Heritage Links and KemperSports teams to produce a truly world class golf course. Early on in the process Jay embraced the vast potential of what Chambers Bay could become, a host site for the US Open, and worked tirelessly to make this vision a reality. The extreme and impressive level of detail he provided to the construction of the course is one of the primary reasons the course was named as the host of the US Open and has earned countless accolades since it opened. He is a passionate professional with an immense talent for golf course architecture."
Mark Luthman –
COO for Touchstone Golf / Former Regional Director of Operations for KemperSports
Chambers Bay on Opening Day
Back row (L to R): Mark Luthman (KemperSports) Bruce Chalrton (RTJII) Jay Blasi
Front row (L to R): Tony Tipton, Joe Scorcio, John Ladenburg (Pierce County)


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The VABS team has a range of skills, knowledge and experience which it can offer to community groups who want to undertake local community activity and planning.
Here at VABS we can help you in a number of different ways:
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In this week's crucial round 9 clash with St Mary's Salesian, the Bulleen Templestowe Amateur Football Club will proudly be supporting and raising awareness for the STEP.BACK.THINK organisation.
STEP.BACK.THINK Background:
Since 2000, there have been 96 deaths related to street violence. Of these deaths, 86 were male. Further, 85 were a result of a single punch.
83% of the offenders and 73% of the victims are male with the highest amount of incidents occurring among people aged 15-29.
The Australian Institute of Criminology estimates that crime costs Australia nearly $36 billion a year – some 4.1 per cent of the nation's gross domestic product. Assault accounts for 7 % of this cost.
Step Back Think works to educate thousands of students each year on the consequences of a violent decision made in a split second.
Through Education, Research, and Awareness, Step Back Think is working to eradicate social violence where a split second, a bad decision, and a single act can irreversibly damage countless lives.
Lace Up Against Social Violence is a campaign that aims to raise awareness around social violence and the consequences that a violent decision made in a split second can have on the wider community.
In June 2015, Step Back Think are giving sporting teams the opportunity to wear orange shoelaces and participate in one of our education presentations about positive actions you and your teammates can take to avoid instances of violence.


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Scientific Research Program
Research Projects
Research projects are undertaken to contribute to the mainstream curriculum, in particular Mathematics, Science,, Humanities and English. The purpose is to place students in an environment that mirrors what actually happens in the real world. Students may experience what it is like to be a National Park Ranger, Marine Biologist and Scientist. The following are examples of what may be undertaken:
Marine Debri Surveys
Bird surveys of the Mallee Fowl and Hooded Plover
Research Projects provide a valuable opportunity for boys to experience the intellectual challenge of science based research.
Sometimes, the project may be an on-going study where different groups overtime contribute to the investigation. The research will require students to investigate a problem and report their findings, generally in the form of a written and/or verbal report. The research projects allow students to undertake real and valid scientific inquiry at an appropriate level. It echoes the process of the graduate research model at a more manageable, concise level.
The benefits undertaking this type of scientific research include:
- Students undertake a real investigation into issues within the scientific community
- Given the time and effort required to produce a report on their research, students often have a strong sense of pride and ownership in their work
- Successful completion requires both commitment and determination. Students must also apply organisational techniques to manage the information. All these attributes help in subsequent study and endeavours.
- Science, Mathematics, English and Humanities are given real applications that places them in context for future use and understanding.


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With offices in Nyack, The Bronx and Brooklyn, New York. We provide skilled legal representation to clients throughout the Tri-State area including New Jersey and beyond.
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Rachel Sullivan is an attorney and Of Counsel to Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton's complex litigation department. Rachel has extensive experience with commercial litigation matters including consumer class actions, contractual disputes, common law fraud, securities fraud, violations of RICO, and corporate governance disputes.
Rachel was part of the firm's team that represented more than seventy investors, who collectively lost $190 million investing with Fort Lauderdale lawyer Scott Rothstein, who ran a Ponzi scheme based on selling investments into structured settlements. The team recovered over 95% of all losses suffered by the investors, interest, and attorney fees, an unprecedented result. We did this by suing Rothstein's co-conspirators, including multiple banks, accounting firms, and a host of others who had aided and abetted the fraud.
Rachel is also part of the firm's class action practice, litigating some of the largest class actions in Florida and across the nation. Recently, she was part of the team that challenged major mortgage lenders' force-placed insurance programs and practices, resulting to date in eight settlements that have made more than $1 billion in relief available to class members nationwide.
Prior to joining the firm, Rachel was a litigation associate in the New York office of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and in the Miami office of White & Case LLP, where she handled a variety of complex commercial litigation matters. Rachel also served as Articles Editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review and a legal writing instructor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
What's trending with Rachel
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure will take effect on Dec. 1, 2018, subject to Supreme Court approval and arguably no substantive area of law will be more impacted than federal class action litigation, in particular, the procedures for addressing objections to class settlements.
Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton is a complex commercial litigation firm founded in 1982 that focuses its practice on bet-the-company commercial cases, class actions, healthcare and bankruptcy matters.
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The U.S. economy will grow faster than expected this year, despite the headwinds of higher gas prices and Europe's financial crisis, according to USA Today's quarterly survey of economists.
Their median estimates are higher than in January for everything from this year's business investment to hiring.
Economists think job growth for the rest of the year will be about 20 percent stronger than they did after Christmas.
The economy is strengthening enough that two-thirds expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates sooner than its late-2014 target, although none expects it to happen at this week's Fed meeting.
The biggest reason: Consumers have bought more vehicles and gone out to eat more often, even though gas prices had been expected to make them spend less, says Jeff Rosen, an economist at Briefing Research in Chicago.
"Things are getting better," Rosen says. "The economy is picking up and hiring is going to be on the rise."
Median estimates — the point where half are below and half above — of the 50 economists surveyed forecast:
- The economy will grow 2.5 percent this year vs. their 2.3 percent forecast three months ago.
- Employment gains averaging 185,000 new jobs a month through December, 29,000 more than economists forecast in January.
- Unemployment averaging 8 percent in the fourth quarter vs. 8.2 percent now.
- Regular gasoline at an average of $4 a gallon on July 4 and $3.80 on Election Day. Sunday's average was $3.86, according to AAA.
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1. Open Thunderbird. If this is the first time you have used Thunderbird you will see a screen like the one below. (skip to step 4)
2. Click on Tools menu up the top and select Account Settings
3. Click on Account Actions in the lower left corner and select Add Mail Account...
4. A page will appear like the screenshot below. Enter your name, email address in lower case and mail box password as you created them on the server. Then click Continue.
5. When you click continue you will see a page like this. Click the button labelled Manual Config.
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Welcome to the Sparrow, a superhero comic of mythological proportions!
Imagine if superheroes were beings of mythology and folklore around the world. Join Alex as he discovers he's the son of the Greek god Apollo, and follow his introduction to the world of the supernatural. Guided by Markos, the Prophet of Olympus, Alex dons the mantle of the Sparrow and becomes a superhero in a world that needs them.
The Sparrow is an online comic that mixes mythology and folklore with superheroes! There's some urban fantasy thrown in for good measure. All the characters draw their inspiration from monsters and tales of folklore and mythology. Some are demigods, but many other heroes and villains are the supernatural creatures only known before in stories.


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Welcome to episode 48 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about why you should stop practicing. Stop practicing!? Indeed, there are certain scenarios where taking a little bit of time off can be incredibly helpful for your jazz playing. Listen in!
Listen to episode 48
In this episode
Ask LJS: a podcast listener asks how to get better at sight reading and the importance of it.
Stop practicing if you are getting stressed out.
Stop practicing if you are over-practicing
Don't start practicing if you aren't ready to practice, or if you are not in the mood.
Some alternatives to practicing: listen to jazz or jam.
Listen to episode 47: 3 Ways to Develop an Original Sound On Your Instrument
Mentioned in the show
30 Days to Better Jazz Playing eCourse
A 30-day audio eCourse that walks you through focused, goal-oriented practicing, where you will be working on things that actually improve your jazz playing.


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The season of Lent, much like Advent, is a time when the church around the world enters a season of preparation. During this particular season, we begin to focus on life and death of Jesus as we wait to gather on Good Friday. A common practice is to spend time repenting and focusing inward on our own sin and how we have fallen short of the glory of God. Often times this can be a deeply depressing season as we contemplate the many ways in which we fail to do what the Lord commands of us. This has been our approach to Lent over the past three years in which we have been observing a Lenten series as a church.
However, we are also anticipating the greatest news in the history of the world - the Tomb is empty! We were left with a job of going out and telling the world about this Risen Savior. In light of this lenten season, and the Resurrection, we will be preparing a little differently than we have in years past. This year we will be focusing on what it means to be "Knit Together".
"For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicean and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." - Colossians 2:1-3
One of the things the Apostle Paul encourages the church at Colossae is to be "knit together in love". Over the next seven weeks, we will be examining what it will look like for Missio Dei Church to be knit together as brothers and sisters in Christ as we prepare to go out and share the Good News of our Risen Savior and look forward to celebrating on Resurrection Sunday.
The format for this time together will also look a little bit different than in years past. We will still be gathering for a meal before we enter a time of worship and study. However, in stead sitting through "another sermon" we will be reading from some of the "one another" statements used throughout Scripture. We will spend some time learning about what the passage means and then spending time trying to flesh out how that applies to our lives and impacts our proclamation of the Gospel message to our family, friends, neighbors, and beyond.
Over the seven weeks here is what we will be walking through as we are knit together:
|February 10
|Game On!
| Ash Wednesday
(no meal)
|February 17
|Romans 15:1-7
|Welcome One Another
|RSVP for meal
|February 24
|1 Thess. 5:25
|Pray for One Another
| RSVP for meal
Camiolas Sharing
|March 2
| 1 Thess 5:11
Hebrews 13:3
|Encourage One Another
|RSVP for meal
|March 9
|Romans 13:8
|Love One Another
|RSVP for meal
|March 16
|Galatians 5:13
|Serve One Another
|RSVP for meal
|March 25
| Colossians 3:13
Luke 23:32-34
|Forgive One Another
| Good Friday
(no meal)
We look forward to preparing with you during lent and we look forward to how God will knit us together to help us share the Good News effectively for His Glory!