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Les Hampton: I support Frank Moe
To the editor:
When I think about candidates running for public office, I like to ask, what does a candidate's resume contain? What does he or she bring to this elected position? What special skills, knowledge, education or experience does a candidate possess? My ideal candidate generally will be an outsider bringing a variety of life skills and maturity to this new position.
Of course my choice of candidate will also support many of my hot button issues, such as:
■ A fully integrated, market-driven energy program that includes coal, oil and natural gas. I'm not opposed to wind and solar, but I would be even more supportive if they were able to compete economically with our more traditional sources of energy.
By the way, we've been trying to achieve national energy independence for as long as I can remember, so let's get out of the way of our energy producers and let them make this happen.
■ Protection of our Second Amendment rights.
■ Health care. This is a personal matter. I really don't want any government entity involved in my health care. As a veteran, I have never used nor do I plan on using the problem-plagued VA.
Our local hospital, what a great facility! My wife and I have used this facility for medical procedures. Why are we having trouble keeping doctors? Why have several doctors who appeared to enjoy living and working in our community left?
■ Our local tax-supported library should be a safe, wholesome, learning environment. The computers used in the library (provided by our tax dollars) should be restricted to education, research and communication.
■ Fiscal responsibility, including an understanding that there really isn't any difference, at least among the general populace, between a tax and a fee.
For a commissioner candidate, he/she will know that even with the support of all of the people living and working in Moffat County, we still are a lonely, singular voice that can hardly be heard in faraway places such as Denver. That is why it is important to actively add our voice with organizations such as Colorado Counties Incorporated, Club 20 and Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado.
These are just a few reasons why I support Commissioner candidate Frank Moe. I have spoken with Frank, and I have every confidence that he reflects my views and that he brings an impressive level of life skills to this position.
We've been told that a picture is worth a thousand words. Maybe that applies to a display as well. If so, make a visit to Frank's Deer Park Hotel and walk through his lobby. This may tell you a lot about this candidate. I suspect you will be impressed.
Les Hampton


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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Boys & Girls are Almost Exactly the Same
Two nights ago, my nine-year-old Lexi had her friend, Ally sleep over. The girls spent a lot of time in Lexi's room, listening to music, putting on make-up, dancing, and making up pretend games. That's the kind of stuff Lexi always does with her friends. They paint their nails and do each other's hair. They put on shows where they sing and dance for me. Then they put on their jammies, brush their teeth, and drag all their blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, and dolls into the family room where they set up camp, taking time to arrange their belongings just so. They settle into their sleeping bags and watch a movie until they fall asleep.
Last night, my twelve-year-old son, Jackson had a friend sleep over. The boys did almost exactly the same things that the girls did.
Last night, my twelve-year-old son, Jackson had a friend sleep over. The boys did almost exactly the same things that the girls did.
The girls played with dolls. The boys played a video game where they raced cars and smashed them into firey balls of twisted metal.
The girls made up pretend games and played "royal wedding", taking turns being William and Kate. The boys also made up a game. It was called "let's smash each other's skulls with a baseball bat" "fencing", as they took turns hitting each other with plastic baseball bats.
The girls applied eyeshadow and lipstick to themselves. The boys applied mud to themselves. Lots and lots of mud.
The girls listened to songs and made up dances and cheer routines to go with the music. The boys made their own, ah, um, sort of music. They burped. They laughed. They tried to outburp each other. They laughed some more. Then, when Austin got off the couch, Jackson's friend, John called squatter's rights and claimed the open space on the couch. Austin, not accepting the rule of squatter's rights, bent over and farted on John's head. This caused uproarious laughter. John's face turned red and he almost pooped in his pants as he strained to return the ah, favor to Austin. I used an entire bottle of Febreeze trying to destinkify my house.
The girls put on a show, demonstrating the cheer routine they'd made up and practiced all evening. The boys ran through the house, whipping pillows at each other.
After getting ready for bed, the girls made camp in the family room, snuggling into their carefully arranged blankets. The boys passed out, draped across the couches, muddy limbs, stinky clothes, unbrushed teeth and all.
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Friday, April 29, 2011
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After lying around sick and dying for days, I should have gone to bed early last night and gotten some much needed sleep. But that wasn't to be. Savannah had begged me to let her go to the midnight showing of Twilight when it first came out. I was a mean mom and didn't let her go. Then she begged me to let her go to the midnight showing of New Moon when it first came out, but again, I was mean and wouldn't let her go. Last night, Savannah begged me to let her see the midnight showing of Eclipse, and knowing how important it is to be firm and consistent in all parenting matters, I said, "Sure, whatever, knock yourself out. Just please tell me you have a ride home because I may be dead from this sore throat by 2:00 AM."
She gave me that look. Not the look that says, "But Moooom, I have to go! All my friends are going! I'll just die if I don't get to go!" Nope, I'm immune to that look. When I receive that look from one of my kids, I just respond with, "Hey, we didn't have CELL PHONES when I was your age! Do you really wanna tell me how your life will end if you don't get this?" That usually shuts them up.
But no, she didn't give me that look. She gave me the sad, resigned, "I know you work hard and you're tired and you really try to do everything for us, Mom" look. Ugh. I'm not immune to that look. I hate that look! I hate feeling like I've let someone down. If she'd just fought me and talked back, I would've been okay, but noooo, she had to accept that I was too tired and too sick to pick her up so late. And I couldn't accept that.
Sooo, being the
When 2:15 rolled around, I hadn't died of a sore throat or achy back yet, so I got Savannah and her friend and dropped everyone off at the correct house and didn't fall asleep at the wheel. I returned home, locked up, and shuffled back into my bedroom where I felt something brush my arm. Since I shed approximately 350,000 hairs a day (I have no idea how I'm not bald) and since I learned my lesson after my spider freak-out, I naturally thought a hair was tickling my arm. I brushed at it and it flew. IT FLEW! Hair doesn't fly! What the??? It was a bat! Holy cow, there was a stinking BAT in my bedroom!
Okay, it might have possibly just been a moth. But it looked like a bat. I'm pretty sure it had fangs and it was the size of a Buick. So, I did what any sane, rational, quick-thinking person would do. I grabbed my bottle of Philosophy Inner Grace perfume and I sprayed it to death! Except it didn't work. I didn't, in fact, spray it to death. I only got it drunk on the fumes. And then it started flitting around in a crazed pattern, circling me. I saw him give me the evil eye right before he dive-bombed my head. I did the classic, evasive, Duck-and-Cover maneuver as I ran screaming from the room like a little girl. It's okay. I can do that. I am a girl.
Clearly, this is an alien bat programmed to destroy me. This calls for Plan B. I grabbed a paper towel and a shoe. The plan was to throw the shoe at him, knock him unconscious, then pick him up with several layers of paper towel so I couldn't feel him through the paper, then stomp him to death with the shoe. It's fool-proof! It's brilliant! It's...okay, it's late and I'm sick and this is an alien bat, so even while I was certain Plan B would work, in the back of my mind I was toying with Plan C wherein I'd wake up Clayton, give him some hairspray and a lighter and let him go to town with a homemade blowtorch. Did I mention I was feverish?
Anyway, I returned to my room only to find the
I decided that perhaps my fever was getting the best of me, so I decided to take a shower to cool off while I turned off all the lights in my room, and turned on all the lights in the kitchen. That'll draw him out, I convinced myself as I showered.
When I got out of the bathroom, I made my way to the kitchen, positive I'd see the moth flitting around the light. Nope. Which just solidified my belief that it was indeed a bat. He was perfectly content staying in my darkened room. By this time it was 4:00 AM and extreme tiredness had overcome me, so I finally gave up. I quickly dove under the covers and pulled them up over my head. In my sleep deprived state, I was somehow okay about dying from lack of oxygen under the covers all night, but I really didn't want guano in my hair. It made sense to me at the time.
Thankfully, I woke up this morning and the bat had not eaten my face off, so I think my burrowing under the covers worked. Either that or he's just making me wait. He's making me sweat it out. And just when I forget about him, that's when he'll attack!
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The Knee Bone's Connected to the Leg Bone
My almost-fifteen-year-old daughter, Savannah had surgery on her knee last May. She has a fairly rare joint disorder called osteochondritis dissecans. Basically, a piece of her femur was peeling away. The doctor went in, drilled up into her bone so it would bleed down into this piece that had peeled away because of a loss of bloodflow, and he put some screws in it. It took a long time to heal, but she finally got the green light for sports in October, at which point the xray showed that the fragment of bone had adhered and was healing well.
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Monday, April 25, 2011
Wanted: Someone to Clean up Puke
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Clean Sweep - Bedroom Episode
Unfortunately, I didn't think to take "before" pictures of most of the rooms. Here are "before" and "after" shots of my room though.
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Sunday, April 24, 2011
Get in Bed!
"Ni-night, girls. Sweet dreams. Get some sleep. School tomorrow. I love you. Kiss kiss!"
"Night, Mommy," my youngest girls said as they threw their arms around me and kissed me goodnight.
I left their room, walked out to the living room, and collapsed on the couch. After getting about four hours of sleep last night, waking up early to find eggs, cooking a big brunch, and cleaning and organizing my garage in preparation for my garage sale, I was pooped. I sat down and and started reading email. No sooner had I opened my laptop when Lexi walked into the living room.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Hot Lava!
I sat in the lobby with Brooklyn yesterday while I was waiting for the mechanic to look over my car and give me an estimate. I was content just sitting on my butt, alternately playing Words with Friends on my phone and glancing up at the
freaks contestants on The Price is Right. Did you all know that Drew Carey is the host now? I had no idea. Although, I suppose Bob Barker has to be about a hundred years old, huh?
Anyway, I was fine just sitting there, playing with my phone and looking at the TV now and then. Brooklyn, on the other hand. . .
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When Your Brakes Break
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
You Can Run, But You Can't Hide
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Walking to School
"Oh yeah?"
"Yep. She's quiet."
"Well, some people are quiet. That's okay," I explained. "And then, other people are chatterboxes," I continued.
I looked at Brooklyn and asked, "So what do you think you are – quiet or a chatterbox?"
She glanced up at me with a decidedly guilty look on her face. "I'm a chatterbox," she admitted under her breath.
I threw my head back and laughed uproariously. Let me explain. This is how the rest of our walk went. . .
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Monday, April 11, 2011
The Games Kids Play
While getting ready to move, I've been ruthless in my decluttering efforts. I've tossed garbage, set aside outgrown clothes and other items for a garage sale, and boxed up those things we want to keep, but don't need for the next few months. I stacked the boxes and several pieces of superfluous furniture in the garage. No problem, right? All neat and organized, boxed up, and out of the way, just ready for moving day. Except for the fact that I have six children who like to destroy things.
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
Sunday Sound Out
And now for answers to this week's questions.
I got a lot of comments like these - YAY! I am so happy you will be in Florida. You are gonna love it, I dont actually live in FL, I live in TX. But the weather is the same. Now...you do understand its very very hot and high in humidity? Cause I dont wanna hear no complaining, bc you sure did hate the snow :-)
Already mentioned above the heat and humidity, but the BUGS are HUGE!!! Seriously so big. My aunt lives in Gainesville...home of the Florida Gators and it was creepy visiting there with all the bugs, and also ALWAYS thinking there was a gator in the pool. However VERY cool for you.
What? No one mentioned hurricanes? It's supposed to go like this. "That's fabulous that you're moving to Florida. How wonderful. And I'm sure the heat, humidity, ginormous bugs, and hurricanes won't be that bad, dear."
I'm so happy for you that you have job lined up already! Is this something that a reader helped you with?
One of my best friends from high school mentioned that she knew of a job down there that would be perfect for me. It worked out well!
beware the kids may want to bring in the lizards they find on the backyard. mine 3 try to all the time and have named them "buddy".
They might want to? Uh yeah, Jackson spent every spare minute in Florida doing just that.
I am so happy for you for your job!!! That's awesome. What will you be teaching? Have you taught (other than your own kids) before?
It's not a teaching position, but I will be working with kids who need a little extra help and encouragement.
So happy to hear the news of the new job!! Hopefully the older kids do understand it's for the better in the long run :)
Austin's the only one who isn't thrilled about moving and it's just because he doesn't want to leave his girlfriend. I understand. It stinks. I don't blame him one little bit. I would've been MAD if I'd had to leave my boyfriend and switch schools before my junior year. But, he's been absolutely awesome about it! I couldn't be more proud. We talked and he told me that he wasn't mad at me for making him move; he understands why we're moving. He's upset, but he's being really mature about it. The other kids are pretty excited about the move.
Does Brooklyn start school (kindergarten) next school year?
Yep! And there's all-day kindergarten where I'm moving. She'd only go half a day here and I'd have to arrange day care for her so I could work. Another plus for moving to Florida.
Dawn, you have done an amazing job! I know you got rid of a lot of stuff, but did you put some in storage, too?
I was ruthless in throwing out junk and boxing up stuff for a garage sale. Whatever doesn't sell is getting donated to Wings. And yes, I did pack up a few boxes of things we want to keep, but won't be needing in the next few months.
Where on earth are you going to keep the kids so it doesn't revert? I rented a Pod for them.
What about your room, Dawn? You've never shown us pictures of that
My room is in desperate need of paint first.
Was Clay's nose broken?
I'm not sure. I didn't take him to the hospital. Since I took Jackson there for a broken nose a few months ago, I learned they don't do anything unless it's grossly misshapen and in his case it isn't. It's swollen and bruised. He can't breathe out of one side very well because of the swelling, but it really doesn't look too bad.
That's Lexi? How can you tell her & Brooklyn's baby photos apart?
I have to look at background clues to figure out who's who in baby pictures because they all looked a lot alike as babies. But Lexi has crossed eyes in a lot of her baby pictures. I thought it was just a stupid human trick she did. I mean, she'd passed the vision tests at preschool. But I opted to take her to an eye doctor "just to be sure" when she was five. Turns out she couldn't see and needed glasses. I had no idea. So here's a public service announcement: take your kids to an eye doctor because those school vision screenings do NOT catch everything.
You can my most recent post over at Babble here!
Now I have a date with some bubble wrap. Have a great week and remember, hugging's very different from leaning. Hugging involves arms and hands; and leaning is whole bodies moving in. Leaning involves wanting... and accepting. Leaning. . .
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Saturday, April 9, 2011
House For Sale
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Friday, April 8, 2011
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
The number one question people ask me is, "How do you do it?" That question is closely followed by, "Are you crazy?" and oftentimes, "Is that your son holding a squirrel by its tail?" People want to know what it's like to raise six kids, especially now that I'm a single mom. Well, I'll tell you how I do it. Rum. Lots and lots of rum. Kidding, just kidding. Mostly kidding. Actually, my number one, most important ingredient for raising kids is humor. You need to realize that kids are goofy and you must have a sense of humor about said goofiness.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
The Wicker's Gotta Go!
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It's Another Edition of I Spy
I've been cleaning my house in preparation for moving. I've gotten the boys' room spotless. I've gotten the bathrooms decluttered and cleaned. Apparently I have ADD because I keep getting distracted every time I start working on another room. Every other room in the house is half-done. This week, I'll finish cleaning and decluttering every other room. That's the plan anyway.
Yesterday, I took out the entertainment center. By "I took out the entertainment center", of course I mean that I stood there, telling everyone what do and complaining when they didn't do it the right way while Austin, Savannah and my friend Eric took it apart and moved it out of the house. This piece of furniture is 100 inches long X 75 inches tall X 20 deep. Obviously it's not something that can be moved away from the wall in order to clean behind it. This is what I found. . .
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Monday, April 4, 2011
With Great Responsibility, Comes Great Joy
My little breakdown continued this morning. I have so unbelievably much to do. So much so, in fact, that I didn't know where to start. I just looked around at the empty boxes and the piles of belongings to be packed. I glanced at my long "to do" lists. I gazed, completely devoid of emotion at the stack of papers on my desk. Then I lay down with Brooklyn to watch a movie. Sometimes, when I feel overwhelmed, I just shut down. I don't know where to start, so I don't do anything.
I'm happy to say that after 24 hours of a lovely little pity party, I picked myself up, did some cleaning, and made a dent in my "to do" list. I always feel weak when I break down and feel sorry for myself. I hate feeling like that. There's no reason for it. I'm stronger than that. I have too many blessings and good things in my life to wallow in self pity. But despite that, now and then, I do lose control and cry. I have a very hard time remembering that it's okay to feel overwhelmed and it's okay to cry sometimes.
When I look back on different situations in my life and see how they worked out so well despite my tears, aggravation, frustration and fear that things would never turn around, I feel foolish. I love being able to look back and see how God knits everything together for good. I think that's how I keep going and how I can enjoy my kids without stressing out too much over the little things. Because I know, those little things just don't matter in the long run.
This is what I wrote over at Babble today. . .
I'm raising my six children without any help from their father. That's not the way I wanted it when we were going through the divorce process. In fact, the first thing I said to my lawyer is that I wanted my soon-to-be ex involved in the kids lives as much as possible. But, unfortunately, he couldn't deal with everything and chose to remove himself entirely. Although it's hard and demanding and takes every minute of every day and then some, I wouldn't trade places with him for all the money in the world. At the end of the day, I can look myself in the mirror and (aside from the wrinkles and bags under my eyes) like what I see. I can go to bed confident in the knowledge that I'm doing everything I can for my family. And not only am I doing the right thing, but I love being a mom. It's my dream job! It's my favorite thing in the world! I couldn't even begin to fathom walking away from it!
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Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sunday Sound Out
Okay, about 50,000 of you have asked me something along these lines - I must have missed something. I thought you were not moving b/c of the housing market being so bad and the loan and what it would sell for didn't match up? Did that change and I missed that post?
I never said I wasn't moving. I said, "Because the economy sucks and the housing market sucks and life sucks, I'm not going to be able to sell my house since I owe more than what it will sell for. Not to mention the fact that houses are on the market for a good year or more around here. My options are limited now and it just sucks."
It doesn't look too promising that I'll be able to sell, but unfortunately that has precious little to do with the fact that I still have to move someplace cheaper. I'm talking to experts about my options - try to sell, rent my house, short sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure, foreclosure, etc. But in the end, yes, we're moving this summer.
I can barely squeak by with child support, but there's no way I can continue living here without it. I'm not counting on my ex to stand up, get a job, and help support his children. (In fact, he told me yesterday that he's had TWO whole interviews since losing his job mid-January. I know, right! Impressive!) Anyway, I'm not waiting around for him.
I was offered a job at a middle school in Orange County, FL that I've excitedly accepted. I'll have a steady paycheck as well as health insurance, and the same hours as my kids. I'm happy to leave winter behind! It looks like I'll be able to cut my housing costs in half by moving there. There are many, many benefits of moving to Florida and no drawbacks that I can see (other than the drawbacks of moving in general which just can't be avoided). I already had it put into my divorce agreement that I can move the kids out of state because I just knew something like this would happen. I remember telling my lawyer a year ago that I was sure he would stop working and abandon the kids. I guess you really get to know someone after living with them for nearly twenty years, huh?
The kids are actually excited about the move. I know all that might change after the novelty wears off and they start missing their friends, but for now, they're looking forward to it. Well, all the kids except Austin, that is. He understandably doesn't want to leave his girlfriend.
So, there ya go. I hope that clears up any confusion.
The surprise with which they greet a daily announcement is starting to get to me. Why is "Make your bed!" (repeated each and every morning) always a brand new concept?
My theory is that they believe we're old and inept. They keep thinking that maybe today will be the day that we lose our minds and forget to tell them to make their beds, brush their teeth, hang up their coats, etc. When we don't, in fact, forget, they're flabbergasted that we've maintained our sanity for yet another day. Either that, or like Bill Cosby says, children are brain damaged.
It looks great! But how long will the boys keep it looking that way?
If they value their lives, they'll keep it that way until we move. Oh, who am I kidding? I doubt it'll last a week.
What did you do with the IKEA shelving unit?
I shoved it in the dishwasher until we move.
Wait a minute! I just realized something. You have THREE boys. Where does boy #3 sleep? And did you buy new comforters and valances? And hang them yourself? I wouldn't have the first idea how to do that. Very impressive!!!
Austin has his own room. I haven't set foot in there to clear out clutter yet, but his room is usually pretty neat and clean so it should only take an hour or so. They've had the comforters for many years. What, you couldn't spot them in the "before" pictures??? They had the valances too, but they were removed years ago when we replaced the windows and they were never hung back up. With Savannah's help, I was able to drill holes and install the hardware to hang them. In case I haven't mentioned it lately, I HATE doing stuff like that! I could live happily without ever touching another power tool. Ever.
why is he [Austin] wearing a ring on a significant finger?
Yes, my sixteen-year-old got married and is wearing a dollar bill wrapped around his finger as a ring. All the elite, famous celebrities are doing that these days. William and Kate will be doing it too. Except they'll be exchanging British pound rings instead of American dollars. You know, because they're English and all.
where exactly in the minivan did that swedish fish land? was it really wasted?
It didn't even make it in the window! I love Swedish fish, but I wasn't about to create a traffic jam so I could stop my van, get out, and search the pavement for a piece of candy.
Have a great week filled with fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, and miracles!
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Saturday, April 2, 2011
Flying Fish
Tonight, I was sitting on the couch, reading a backlog of email, and wondering why we never have any chocolate in the house. I jokingly told Austin, "Go to 7-11 and get me some chocolate."
Now, Austin doesn't drive and I didn't really expect to him to walk to 7-11 or anything. I was joking and I'm pretty sure he knew it.
Still, he hopped up, grabbed his shoes and said he'd run to the store. I told him, "I was just kidding, but if you want something, I'll drive and you can grab me some chocolate too."
I got my shoes and keys and started out the door when he ran past me.
"Austin, I said I'd drive!" I called after him. "Get in the car!
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Friday, April 1, 2011
This was the state of the boys' room yesterday. Warning: The following pictures are intended for mature audiences only. Some viewers may find the following scenes disturbing. This is not for the squeamish or faint of heart.
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It's Bedtime Already?!
I've been cleaning and packing like a crazy woman lately. Today, I tackled the boys' room. Well, I started on the boy's room anyway. This is going to be a twenty-seven day project, at least. Because I got stuck cleaning the cesspool that is the boys' room, I lost track of time and before I knew it, it was bedtime. I tried to stand up, but after sitting on the floor for over an hour, my knees yelled at me and refused to bend. I called my teenage son to help pull me up off the floor. He told me I was old. I told him he was grounded. It's what we do.
(In case you're wondering, that's 7-year-old Savannah, 2-year-old Lexi, and baby Clayton.)
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Boss Gary Bowyer was delighted with the belief shown by the players as they rallied from two goals down to earn a point against Watford.
The manager had nothing but praise for his side as second half goals from Rudy Gestede and Ryan Tunnicliffe overturned first half strikes from Matej Vydra and Daniel Tozser.
Rovers went ever so close to getting a deserved third as Tom Cairney struck the woodwork, Gestede was denied from close-range and Jordan Rhodes saw a header ruled out for a foul, to leave a tinge of disappointment at the final whistle.
Speaking to Radio Rovers after the match Bowyer said: "I thought we started the first half well, Gomes has made three or four decent saves.
"Then we find ourselves 2-0 down at half-time to two wonderful strikes from Watford, you have to give them the credit on that.
"At half-time we said to our players not to panic and to keep believing in the football that they were playing and to have a right good go.
"Seconds in we are back in the game and created enough chances to win the game. The quality of our goals was outstanding.
"We then hit the bar, we had a penalty appeal, we bombarded their goal, to be fair to the players they've given absolutely everything.
"The players are disappointed, to be 2-0 down and to come off the pitch 2-2 they are disappointed in the dressing room that they've not got all three points, that speaks volumes about the character of this group of lads."
Rovers are back in action this Tuesday night when they travel to the New York Stadium to face Rotherham United.
Tickets are currently on sale priced £23 for Adults, £13 for Over 60s and Students, £8 for 13-17 year-olds and £6 for Under-12s.
Fans should note that whilst tickets will be on sale at Rotherham on the night of the game there is a £2 increase in prices.


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If location is what you are looking for, you will not find anywhere more breath taking! The wedding venue is set on the waters edge, with picturesque views in all directions. Nestled on a farm in the KwaZulu Natal midlands, we are surrounded by everything that is naturally beautiful.
We have various spots for your wedding ceremony, the hayfield on the dam, among the pine trees or on the deck… the choice is yours. Our new shed venue can accommodate up to 250 guests and our overnight accommodation sleeps up to 40 guests.
Your wedding day should be a reflection of the bride and groom… as no two couples are the same, neither should your wedding be. And that's what we're here for… to help create your perfect day: to make it different, memorable, and unique.
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Huntington area periodontics dentist, Dr. Tangredi offers extensive experience. Gingivitis and bleeding gums can be risk factors for more serious health problems if not treated promptly.
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Self-image begins to develop about age four or five. At that age, identity influences other developing traits: social skills, verbal skills, intellect, and the ability to define oneself as a successful person. In other words, at age four or five a child makes a giant step toward "I'm OK, I'm a worthwhile person," or, conversely, toward "I'm not OK." The results can often affect the remainder of that person's life.
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3 weeks ago I injured my shoulder. I wish I could say it happened while I was doing a badass set of 15 unbroken muscle-ups, but the truth is it didn't. Like most injuries, it happened stupidly. I mean really stupidly. My hand simply slipped on a sweaty floor while I was demonstrating a bear crawl to my CrossFit class. As a result, I torn some shoulder muscles pretty badly and here I am, out off of my training program for at least the next 6 weeks. Unfortunate? Yes and no.
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Here we are! It's summer. Finally. This beautiful and anticipated season comes with loads of events, festivals, parties and temptations to miss a training or two. We've all been there. It's warm and sunny, and you ditch your training program at the gym to join friends and get drinks at the beach. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing to blame in this behaviour and enjoying friends in summer is a very important part of life!
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As the year of 2015 has started, so should have the good resolution. But how many times in the past have you promised yourself you'll change your bad habits from January 1st on? And how many times did you effectively achieve your goals?
It is maybe time to stop waiting for the miracle of new year's eve fireworks and simply put together the real ingredients of a long-lasting lifestyle change: find the right balance.
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Hey there!
It's Caro again. Remember? The personal trainer / action sports enthusiast. Now that the presentations are done, let's talk about a tricky subject I am sure you all struggle with: how to get the best out of yourself during the winter period.
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A lot of effort had gone in planning this wedding. A wedding with a theme, poppy flowers. They have always played an important part in Froukjes life. It was part of her birth announcement and it was there at various moments while she grew up. So naturally they had to be part of her wedding day.
They were incorporated with the rings, in her bouquette and the boutonniere and of course the wedding cake. A labor of love created by Froukjes niece. But much to our surprise we found a field near the party location with poppy flowers. This must have been a sign because when we didn't poppies anywhere here they were on Michael and Froukjes wedding day.
Froukje en Michael thank you so much for inviting us for your special day it was an honour.
One of my favorite, two lovely ladies, Froukje and Femke you two look stunning!
More from this beautiful wedding click here for the Slideshow
Dress: Bruidsmodehuis van Os
Wedding location: Hervormde Kerk Limmen
Party location: Ruiterhuys
Wedding car: Porsche
Wedding cake: Shivanne of Shief's Bakery
Photography: Admiron Photography
Today the series of Kislay and Sonal and their Olympic Stadium wedding. It was an absolute treat to capture this wedding to capture this beautiful couple. They are both so sweet and they were so happy to get married. There was a smile on Kislay's face that never disappeared all day long. Sonal looked absolutely stunning in a beautiful Indian wedding dress and Kislay could not keep his eyes of her. To have them say I do in this historic environment in the royal box was more than fitting.
Kislay and Sonal thank you for choosing me to capture your special wedding. You two are beautiful and have the kindest families and friends. I want to wish you life long happiness.
I love me so amazing Guess shoes.
More on this beautiful wedding in the Amsterdamse Olympic Stadium click here for the Slideshow
They met at work while working on a project. Robby had seen Tatiana and liked her but he knew that when he wanted to have a conversation with her he had to have a good story. But Tatiana was know as a tough girl. If you wanted to convince her of something you had to have your act together. She had no idea that Robby was trying to make conversation she just though he lost his mind when he started. But somewhere in that moment something must have struck a cord because after living together for a year and a half and the birth of their little son they decided to get married. In the Netherlands of all places. Robby originally from Belgium and Tatiana from Russia the Netherlands is the place where they met, fell in love, had their son and now the place they were getting married.
Robby was nervous, about his vows that included some Russian and the dancing later on that evening but when he saw Tatiana coming down the stairs a smile broke through that didn't dissappear all day long.
Tatiana and Robby you two are so sweet together. I want to say thank you, it was an absolute pleasure to capture your wedding day.
First Robby, in true Russian fashion, had to earn Tatiana by completing some tasks.
All of the beautiful flower arrangements and styling of the venue was done by the talented Marte of Bloom Your Life.
Tatiana you look beautiful.
There was an amazing dessert table that justifies a post of it's own.
If you want to see more of the beautiful wedding click on the Slideshow.
Location: Landgoed Waterland
Wedding dress: Cymbeline
Shoes: Hogl
Suit: Roka
Flowers and Styling: Bloom Your Life
Weddingplanner: Annelies from Art2Arrange
Car: a Rolls Roys from Rolls rent
Tent: Tentworx
Videography: Royal Rushes
Can one trip change the rest of your live? Change it without you least expecting it? That is exactly what happened four years ago when Myrko went on a short assignment to the USA and met Kriszta at the America office of the company they both worked for. They met and Kriszta thought of Myrko as her miracle because it is indeed a miracle to find that special person that you know is the one for you.
Never would they have thought that by the end of the assignment their lives would have changed forever, that four years later they would say their vows in front of their close family and friends. But that is what happened last week when they promised eachother to love and cherish eachother for the rest of their lives.
Kriszta and Myrko I am so happy to Novian pointed you in our direction and i am honored that you choose us to capture your wedding day. Have a great time in Dubai.
If you want to see more of this beautiful wedding CLICK HERE.
They were in the Florida Keys and Peter had been thinking about a proposal and when to ask her. He brought a ring and when they went out to capture the setting sun on video Peter had other plans. So in the lights of the setting sun he went down on one knee and asked Femke to marry him and she said yes.
Just like this past week she said yes again and again on the beach. The sun was not setting but luckily it was shining bright and had enough time to stay out and capture this perfect day. I am so happy that Annerieke pointed Femke and Peter my way because it gave us the possibie to capture their wedding. We are honored to have been there to capture your day. Have fun in Spain while reliving your wedding day for the second time.
If you want to see more of this wedding CLICK HERE FOR THE SLIDESHOW
It there anything better than photographing an engagement session on a beautiful location with a nice couple? I don't think so. What a pleasure it was when we could walk the gardens of Landgoed Elswout and the sun kissed the environment. The little boys playing and being part of this whole experience. And just like with every engagement I had so many images to choose from.
Especially with couples that already have children it is a engagement/family session and kids always have their own plan. Finding things in nature that I would never pick up. "Look!" and through my viewfinder I was looking at a snail, "Thank you very much."
We had a great time and I think it shows in the images. If you want to see more of the nice engagement CLICK HERE FOR THE SLIDESHOW.
It was a perfect day, a perfect couple, a perfect location, perfect organisation with perfect weather. All family and friends dressed the part for this special occassion because as the location and the couple all of their guests looked just as beautiful.
They were both a little nervous and when they spoke the words I do a smile never left their faces for the remainder of the day. They were both so happy to be husband and wife. They laughed, kissed, toasted, dances, ate and were married.
Rachella and Felix we feel so blessed that you allowed us to be part of your special day. You two are beautiful, with a beautiful daughter and beautiful familiy. Have a great honeymoon in Spain.
If you want to see more of this beautiful wedding. CLICK THIS LINK FOR THE SLIDESHOW
Rachella's brother prepared a beautiful speech for his sister and brother inlaw
Dress: Ladybird
Shoes: Rainbow
Suit: Corneliani
Bouquet, Boutenier and floral arrangements: Stijlvol Groen
Wedding and Party Location: Kasteel de Wittenburg
Weddingcake: Kasteel de Wittenburg
Wedding coordinator: Astrid Blaauw
This may have been one of the most amazing and fun sessions we have ever done. Walking around Amsterdam, looking for little allies, beautiful canals, streets, bikes and squares to photograph in. We found some amazing spots but also rode the tram, toasted with Procecco and found an ice cream car.
Amsterdam showed her best side, the old architecture and the new showing off in the sun. We got the chance to capture Chieri and Itoshi as they were wrapped up in the city and celebrate their wedding like it just happened on that day.
As we said goodbye on Amsterdam Central Station it felt like saying good bye to old friends. Chieri and Itoshi thank you so much for asking us to capture you Wedding Celebration in Amsterdam. We are honored to have shared this beautiful day with you.
If you want to see more of this session VIEW THEIR SLIDESHOW HERE.
Merel of Pure Glamour transformed Chieri into a beautiful Bride.
Chieri you are so beautiful!
Location: Hotel Mauro Mansion
Hair and Make up: Merel from Pure Glamour
Wedding Dress: Privately owned
Shoes: Repetto Paris
Bouquet & Bouteniere: Bloemenhoekje Drenth
Suit, shirt and tie: Brooks Brothers
Shoes: Van Lier
They met three years ago when Chieri applied for a job at the firm where Itoshi worked. He must have felt right away that this girl was the one, the one he had to have for the job and so he said yes and hired her. Not knowing at the time it would be the start of something beautiful and that they would say yes again very soon but then to each other.
Being an architect and designer Itoshi loves Amsterdam. That is one of the reasons they choose to stay at the Lloyd Hotel that was redesigned by the architects of MVRDV. We started inside an found many nice spots to capture. In the visinity of the hotel we found even more great architectural hotspots that we went out to see.
If you want to see them all take a look at the SLIDESHOW of this sweet session here.
Chieri you are beautiful
Her younger brother knew somebody who could fix the virus problem on her computer because she had no idea how to get rid of it. She never expected that this computer conneseur would turn out to be the man of her dreams. With her brother being younger she expected Felix to be younger as well. But to her surprise Felix was her age and she liked him. Felix got rid of the virus on the computer but planted a little love bug because he liked Rachella as well.
So they went on dates together, then decided to go study together and have never been apart since. With the birth of their daughter Lisa they are now a family. Now 10 years after that first meeting the love bug is ever present and in August they will have their wedding day.
Here a selection of a great afternoon in Wassenaar. If you want to see more of this session CLICK HERE.
Little Lisa knows how to catch the camera!
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Mango bombe
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I had really wanted to make this mango bombe, but cheap, fresh mango had just departed the shelves. I used frozen mango from the supermarket instead, and got a fantastic result. It lasts in the freezer for up to a month so is a great standby — and makes for a tasty, quick afternoon snack. As berries come into season and become cheaper, use them as an alternative. They add beautiful summer colours to the dish.
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- Line a 20cm cake tin with tinfoil, leaving a little overhang.
- Place the meringues in a bowl. Gently fold through the mango puree and whipped cream. Pour into the cake tin, cover and freeze for at least four hours.
- If it has frozen solid, remove from the fridge for 10 minutes before serving.
- To serve, drizzle with a little extra mango puree and garnish with a few mint leaves.
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There were other options of course . . .
Such as, printing directly onto fabric from hand cut blocks (tempting but it would mean completely reorganising my studio and I had other priority projects this summer)then printing to order - and I don't think I could handle the stress (perfectionist).
Or finding a UK digital fabric printer – yes there are some good ones BUT I would need to order everything and then resell it.
I've put together a collection Birds Wedding based on my print and popular card design 'The birds' wedding day'.
There is a large repeat design 'Hearts', a solid colour with small white motifs 'Sprigs' each are available in three colourways: Ruby, Sea and Stone. And also a modern Regency-style 'Stripe', which is available in the two pastel colours, Sea and Stone.
Well, the sample lengths arrived and I skipped around a bit because they were very very lovely. Then I snipped them up into pieces and made up three bundles of the beautiful linen/cotton soft furnishing quality canvas for my "Secret Sewers".
Later today they are going to blog about what they made, so pop over to visit:
Tracy's blog – where there is some superb patchwork (a table runner, coasters and cushions) and a give-away!
Over on Gina's blog there is a stunning tea cosy, a lovely red cushion and a make-up purse (which she's giving away to one lucky person)
And on Su's blog her makes are a large comfy cushion and padded case for her iPad.
For myself, I ordered a length of the cotton voile fabric printed in the Stone Stripe design . . .
My vintage Singer Starlet helped me stitch it into a simple curtain (a pole slides through a large hem at the top)
Although it was very difficult to photograph because the room is always quite dark . . . so I took the curtain outside and pegged it onto an apple tree to watch it ripple in the breeze.
And to admire my neat stitches :-) In fact it was a dream to sew, no slipping and the design makes it easy to align the hems perfectly straight.
So there we have it! 'Birds Wedding' my first ever fabric collection, available to order here.
Please don't let ordering from the US put you off, it is incredible efficient and even if you have to pay a little extra shipping/vat (duty is only charged for parcels over £135) the prices are very reasonable for such good quality fabrics.
PS with quilters in mind two small scale prints, "Small Sprigs" and "Small Stripe", will be available soon (I am trialing them in the quilting weight cotton this month).


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As is the case in many other countries in Asia, FrieslandCampina has a long history in Hong Kong. For over 70 years we have been selling dairy in this Asian metropolis. Friso's infant nutrition is highly regarded and Black & White evaporated milk is very popular in the city's many tea houses.
Not just available in tea houses
But our products are sold well beyond tea houses. FrieslandCampina brands are well-represented in supermarkets, pharmacies, hospitals, hotels and restaurants. Dairy in Hong Kong was traditionally consumed by infants, toddlers and pregnant women. Slowly but surely, however, dairy consumption is gaining ground among the inhabitants of this densely populated city of seven million.
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Double Anvil - Sports Massage
Hello Athletes!
If you are weary from your travels, want to sleep REALLY well Thursday night, or want to start your Double Anvil feeling your best, you can schedule a gentle, compression massage session designed for pre-race endurance athletes.
Thursday, March 8th
I will be set up to provide on-site massages (at a location to be announced by Steve) for the rate of $1 USD per minute in 30 minute increments. I will respond to your request with an email confirmation.
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Thursday's massage location at Lake Louisa (TBD)
Friday and Saturday I/we will be setup in the Anvillage.
Obviously, any massage assistance during the race doesn't need an appointment
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Au revoir, Facebook
In case you missed it while I was vacationing off the grid, Facebook may have messed with your head. Yeah, if you were one of the nearly 700,000 mice exposed to their little experiment in 2012, they fed you either positive or negative posts/images to see if they could impact your emotions. And they did, finding that resulting posts from their um, subjects skewed in the emotional direction they were force-fed. Here's the language they used to highlight their success:
We show, via a massive (N = 689,003) experiment on Facebook, that emotional states can be transferred to others via emotional contagion, leading people to experience the same emotions without their awareness.
Hmmm… I think I'd rather not have Facebook feed me negative posts to upset me, then feed me an ad to feed me Cheeze-Its or to quench my disquiet with some product from the King of Beers.
But that's not why I'm going to stop posting/reading personal information on Facebook. I'm bailing because it's nothing more than mini-versions of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." "Hey look, Kim has a new baby!" "Wow, Khloe's on vacation!" "Bruce is eating Wheaties!" The only difference between their "reality" (and it isn't) show on E! and my "reality" (it isn't either) show on Facebook is that the Kardashians make money from it, and I don't. Plus, while I was on vacation, and even while I'm not, "reality-reality" is just fine, and I learned I didn't need the continuous positive affirmation of people "liking" my posts. My kids and (Play)Joyce love me. I'm not sure why I needed to be "liked" so much by Facebook "friends." All you'll see there from now on are links to my blog posts. So I'll be using Facebook. They just won't be using me.
Anyway, I'll still be here writing about the cloud and other (Work)Blog stuff, and I will begin again writing on my (Play)Blog. Oh, and I need to finish watching the series "Fargo." I "like" it.


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Cutting-Edge Analytics From Battelle to Offer Member Hospitals Cutting-Edge Tools to Improve Care and Reduce Costs
COLUMBUS, OH--(Marketwired - Jan 13, 2014) - Hospitals have the opportunity to become safer, more affordable and more efficient because of Battelle's recent acquisition of the Healthcare Accreditation Colloquium. The purchase, finalized on Jan. 2, will add Battelle's extensive experience with analytics to the healthcare process improvement systems pioneered by the Colloquium. The resulting ability to track and predict medical and financial outcomes while improving the quality of care are critical in today's healthcare environment.
"We believe strongly in what the Colloquium does," said Dr. Robert Wilkins, a Battelle executive and now CEO for the new subsidiary, renamed The Healthcare Colloquium. "Its mission is to make the healthcare system function better, and that aligns with Battelle's mission of using science and technology to help humanity," he said. "The new organization can make a major impact on process improvement that directly affects patient care."
Founded by Dr. Tony Joseph, the Colloquium is a hospital membership organization currently focused on bringing the system of process improvement to the diagnosis and treatment of critical illnesses. Battelle will widen that focus and utilize its experience in advanced statistics and predictive analytics to uncover operational inefficiencies, further enhancing the system Joseph established. The ability to analyze immense amounts of data to learn what's happening now, what will happen in the future, and what's gone on in the past will help in the quest.
Joseph, who will serve as chief strategic officer for The Healthcare Colloquium, said he expects the new collaboration to drive the organization to new heights. "Healthcare today is in the 20th century and the Colloquium is helping to move it to the 21st century," he said. "We've had limited resources but with some big successes. In order to have more impact, we needed the kind of expertise and resources Battelle brings to the table."
Current members of the Colloquium vouch for its effectiveness. Dr. Mark Starling, Chief Medical Officer of Banner Heart Hospital, said providing quality healthcare requires having an effective system to deliver appropriate, efficient care at the right time and at the right level. "The Colloquium has fostered creative thinking, design and implementation of effective systems to deliver such healthcare across Banner Health," he said.
About Battelle
Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology to solving what matters most. At major technology centers and national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical services for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio since its founding in 1929, Battelle serves the national security, health and life sciences, and energy and environmental industries. For more information, visit www.battelle.org.
About The Healthcare Colloquium
As a hospital membership organization, the Colloquium is comprised of a wide range of member hospitals with a common shared passion: pre-eminence in caring for those with critical illnesses. Starting with the individual and using a relationship care model, member hospitals work together to identify what is important throughout the entire continuum of care. The Colloquium's approach includes traditional process improvement methods as well cultural change in the delivery of healthcare.
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The loaves in the picture above have been made from the same dough (the country loaf recipe from the Tartine book - with a couple of adaptations. that allowed me to use more wholewheat flour than the original recipe suggested). I faithfully followed the fold and turn method every 30 minutes for the entire bulk fermentation period (3 hours).
After the final shaping, the loaf on the right was allowed to rise for only 2 hours, while the one on the left was left for over 11 hours in the refrigerator.
Interestingly, the heights of both loaves after baking were almost identical, as was the lightness of the crumb and crispness of the crust. The taste, as expected, was much milder and almost milky in the loaf that was baked after 2 hours, while the other had stronger acidic overtones.
My verdict? While the longer proof made a nicer looking crumb, the one with the shorter proofing time was more dramatic and satisfying to eat.


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You never know which man will be able to meet your relationship needs, so keeping your options open by dating older men is useful in finding relationship satisfaction. Some age differences are relatively insignificant -- such as two or four years apart -- however, the relationship dynamic can be significantly impacted by a 10 or 20-year age difference. While every relationship has its own unique characteristics, it's helpful to be aware of potential issues when dating an older man so that you can make an informed decision about your future romantic relationship.
Professor of psychology and director of the Spirituality and Health Institute at Santa Clara University, Thomas G. Plante, Ph.D., says that compatibility is necessary for the day-to-day functions associated with long-term partnerships. It's important to determine if you and an older beau are compatible with one another on an experiential level -- frustrations may arise if you and your mate can't relate to one another's cultural references, or if your partner treats you more like a student than an equal romantic partner, due to his vast life experience.
Meeting His Kids
If there is a significant age difference between you and potential partners -- about 20 years or so -- then it's possible these older men have children that are close to you in age. Consider whether you can realistically handle this family dynamic -- if a mate invited you over to meet his kids, would you feel comfortable? You should also consider how you would handle rejection from a potential partner's kids. If younger children are in the picture, ask yourself if you'd be willing to assume a parenting role in a committed relationship.
Maintaining Your Level of Maturity
In a 2010 CNN article, writer Contessa Schexnayder insists that you should not take on the role of a child in the relationship when dating older men -- and conversely, older men should not treat you like a child. Despite your age differences, you and potential partners are consenting adults who each deserve to be treated as such. Refrain from using older mates as father-figures or caretakers. This establishes an imbalance of power within your relationship, and can cause relationship turmoil.
Raising Children
If you and your older partner begin a long-term, committed relationship, starting a family will be an important consideration. It's possible that if your mate has already reared children, he may not be interested in starting a new family, so consider how this may affect you. Similarly, your potential mate may want to start raising children before you're ready to do so. For long-term relationships, it's essential that you are clear on where potential partners stand on this issue.
Aging and Health Concerns
When there is a considerable age difference between you and your mate, aging and health concerns should be considered. Two Of Us, a subsidiary of The National Healthy Marriage Resource Center, an information resource for healthy marriages, says that having a long-term relationship with a significantly older partner presents the possibility that you may outlive him. Additionally, there is the chance that your mate may develop chronic or terminal health issues that would require you to take on the role of caretaker, which, according to Paula Span in a 2012 New York Times article, can take a heavy emotional and psychological toll on you.
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Anti-Bac Hand Gel is an alcohol based hand sanitising gel with moisturiser, supplied in a ready to use 500ml pump pack providing a quick and easy hand cleaning method to guard against the spread of bacteria and viruses, or where no soap and water is available for hand washing. Supplied in a handy 500ml pump pack ready to use. Anti-Bac combines antimicrobial properties and moisturising ingredients into a gel that is clinically proven to maintain skin health. Suitable for frequent use. Fast acting anti-bacterial action. Effective against 99.99% of germs. Non tainting and rapid drying action, leaves skin clean refreshed and sanitised.
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If soap and water are not available it is recommended to use a hand sanitiser such as Bacsafe X which is formulated as an alcohol sanitiser with a rapid germicidal action. It is fast drying and leaves no sticky residue. It contains an effective emollient to moisturise the skin and is non tainting. No need for water or hand towel.
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There are several types of camera lenses, also referred to as lenses, which can be used for SLR cameras. There are wide-angle lenses to record a very wide photo; telephoto lenses allow you to zoom in on a distant object and photograph it still very sharply. Fish-eye lenses are also very popular thanks to the effect that they give to the photo. The macro lens is used by (semi-) professional users or bitten amateurs to photograph small objects.
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So last week I started school blehh so I will have to figure out away to continue reading a lot as well as juggle my course load! But I will find a way! So for anyone who cares here is my course load.
Piano (Fun)
Honors U.S. History (Ok)
Honors English 11 (fav class so far)
Physics (blehh)
Bible (Ok)
Health (blehh)
Honors Pre-Calc (blehh)
Latin (um why am I taking this???)
So as you can see I am going to have my hands full. I will probably just schedule posts during the weekends! If you have any suggestions on how to balance school and blogging please let me know!
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Three People Escape Burning House
ST. CLOUD - Three people escaped injury during a house fire.
The fire started at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the 900 block of 8th Avenue North.
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New headteacher for Michael Primary School
New headteacher for Michael Primary School
Karen Riley has been appointed headteacher of Michael Primary School with effect from September 2017.
The school's deputy headteacher, she will take over from Tony Robinson, headteacher since 2006, who retires this summer.
Mrs Riley was born and grew up on the Island, attending Sulby and Albert Road Primary Schools and Ramsey Grammar School.
In 2001, she gained a degree in primary education with mathematics and qualified teaching status from Edge Hill University.
She spent her first three years as a teacher at Michael Primary.
In 2004, she moved to the West Midlands to work on the senior leadership team at Warley Infants' School.
She returned home three years later to take up the post of deputy head at Ballaquayle Infants' School and has been deputy head at Michael since 2010.
Mrs Riley said: 'I couldn't be happier to take on the headship of Michael School from September.
'I have loved working with the children, parents and staff and I consider it a real honour to be trusted with the lead role in this amazing school community.
'We will continue to build on the excellent foundations and ethos already in place and I am excited about what we can achieve together. I would like to thank Mr Robinson for his support during our years working together and wish him a happy retirement.'
Geoff Moorcroft, Director of Education for the Department of Education and Children, said: 'Tony has dedicated himself to the education of children on the Isle of Man for 26 years.
'He is well-respected head who has been instrumental in encouraging the career development of colleagues.
'His philosophy has always been to dedicate himself to providing memorable and enjoyable learning experiences for pupils. Among other things, his development of the International Primary Curriculum at Michael has enabled students to have a range of rich learning experiences based on first-hand experiences.
'On behalf of the Department of Education and Children, I wish him a happy and fulfilling retirement.'
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The Kittiwake Trust was set up as a community organisation in Gateshead in 2009. It became a CIO on 26 January 2016 with Charity number 1165318. Its sister organisation the Kittiwake Stichting was set up in the Netherlands in 2004. The two organisations are entirely independent of each other apart from sharing one trustee each and the symbolism of the Kittiwake.
The Kittiwake was chosen because it spends most of the year at sea and comes to land for the breeding season. Even then, it stays on the cliffs and coastal areas – on the margins of society, much like the majority of those we support.
The original project of the Kittiwake Trust is Borderline Books. In 2015, we also opened the Kittiwake Trust Multilingual Library in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The aims of the Kittiwake Trust are to enhance education in the broadest sense of the word – in this way we can develop new projects as the need arises, without needing to set up a new charity.
We currently run all our projects in empty commercial properties which keeps costs manageable, but of course it means that we could need to move at any time.... so we live in a similar situation of uncertainty as many of the people we work to support.
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When influencer marketing first started making waves it was mainly focussed on reaching the audiences of people with very big followings. This usually meant paying to partner with celebrities or trying to build relationships with journalists. But this has evolved significantly in recent times.
Now, anyone with even a small authority among their peers or following can be an influencer, because we have learned that motivating one person to action is more powerful than broadcasting an empty message to millions.
But if they're not already operating as self-proclaimed influencers, why would you put the work in to helping your customers become influencers at all? Put simply, customers convert other customers. AdWeek reports that 92% of us trust recommendations from other people, even strangers, over content that brands create and publish themselves.
So now you know why it's important, this is how you achieve it:
Amplify your existing customers
One of the simplest way to turn customers into influencers, is to find those who are already influencing their small networks and help to spread their influence wider. But first you have to find them. Monitoring social media will allow you to track conversations – be they mass channels for consumer brands or B2B hubs like LinkedIn. Forums are another good place to mine for mentions and brand advocates. When you find the positive sentiment around your brand, amplify it by sharing it further across your online channels, tagging customers and thanking them. This tends to encourage more of the same behaviour.
Outside of digital, physical on-the-ground staff are also primed to identify potential influencers among your customers. They hear positive stories every day. They see people in-store taking photos and posting online. Encourage them to spot these customers and make them known to you.
Ask for customer feedback
If your customers aren't yet communicating publicly about you, give them a way to do so, and give them something to talk about. You could ask for feedback. You could run a competition where you want to glean personal stories or customer testimonials. It could be as a simple as encouraging customers to use a hashtag or upload content that you can find and follow to watch engagement taking place in real time.
Attract existing influencer appreciation
Everyone wants a piece of the online influencer pie these days, from bloggers to Instagram stars, but with the rise in popularity comes the rising price to play the game. However it may be that there are customers of yours already among the existing influencer crowd. To find them, you simply have to reach out and begin to build a relationship that is mutually beneficial.
A main part of what influencers see as their primary function involves sharing information that is of value to the community they have built around themselves. So give them that information. Provide samples, experiences, exclusive invites, promotions or new information that they can use in their content.
Give them a platform
From a technical point of view, this doesn't have to mean creating entirely new platforms for customer feedback (although some brands have done so very successfully ). It may be a matter of tapping into the existing technology such as the user generated video collation here at Vox Pop.
But you are most likely using your own platforms in your marketing communications to engage with and thank customers, you're just not fully optimising those opportunities to convert customers into influencers. When it comes to thank you emails, pop-up contact forms on your website or new product announcements, begin to think of all these as chances to ask for customers to advocate for you within their own networks.
Reward your customers
Just like with professional influencers, customer influencers should be treated well. Their dedication to your brand and help in growing it shouldn't be taken for granted. Yes, giving them news and information to share is valuable, but so to is the retention of their custom. So look after them.
Think simple listening tools for feedback, exclusive offers, or a peer-to-peer deal that helps them to help others while they help you. You could then reward them for performance, as you would any sales lead generator, with discounts or offers for referral business.