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Walking towards the light created by The Blacks Arts Movement
The movement has been seen as one of the most important times in African-American literature. It inspired black people to establish their own publishing houses, magazines, journals and art institutions. It led to the creation of African-American Studies programs within universities. The movement was triggered by the assassination of Malcolm X. Among the well-known writers who were involved with the movement are Nikki Giovanni, Sonia Sanchez, Maya Angelou, Hoyt W. Fuller, and Rosa Guy. Although not strictly part of the Movement, other notable African-American writers such as novelists Toni Morrison and Ishmael Reed share some of its artistic and thematic concerns. Although Reed is neither a movement apologist nor advocate, he said:
I think what Black Arts did was inspire a whole lot of Black people to write. Moreover, there would be no multiculturalism movement without Black Arts. Latinos, Asian Americans, and others all say they began writing as a result of the example of the 1960s. Blacks gave the example that you don't have to assimilate. You could do your own thing, get into your own background, your own history, your own tradition and your own culture. I think the challenge is for cultural sovereignty and Black Arts struck a blow for that. BAM influenced the world of literature with the portrayal of different ethnic voices. Before the movement, the literary canon lacked diversity, and the ability to express ideas from the point of view of racial and ethnic minorities, which was not valued by the mainstream at the time.
Theatre groups, poetry performances, music and dance were centered on this movement, and therefore African Americans gained social and historical recognition in the area of literature and arts. Due to the agency and credibility given, African Americans were also able to educate others through different types of expressions and media outlets about cultural differences. The most common form of teaching was through poetry reading. African-American performances were used for their own political advertisement, organization, and community issues. The Black Arts Movement was spread by the use of newspaper advertisements. The first major arts movement publication was in 1964.
"No one was more competent in [the] combination of the experimental and the vernacular than Amiri Baraka, whose volume Black Magic Poetry 1961–1967 (1969) is one of the finest products of the African-American creative energies of the 1960s.
The beginnings of the Black Arts Movement may be traced to 1965, when Amiri Baraka, at that time still known as Leroi Jones, moved uptown to establish the Black Arts Repertory Theatre/School (BARTS) following the assassination of Malcolm X. Rooted in the Nation of Islam, the Black Power Movement and the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Arts Movement grew out of a changing political and cultural climate in which Black artists attempted to create politically engaged work that explored the African American cultural and historical experience.[4] Black artists and intellectuals such as Baraka made it their project to reject older political, cultural, and artistic traditions.
Although the success of sit-ins and public demonstrations of the Black student movement in the 1960s may have "inspired black intellectuals, artists, and political activists to form politicized cultural groups,"many Black Arts activists rejected the non-militant integrational ideologies of the Civil Rights Movement and instead favored those of the Black Liberation Struggle, which emphasized "self-determination through self-reliance and Black control of significant businesses, organization, agencies, and institutions."According to the Academy of American Poets, "African American artists within the movement sought to create politically engaged work that explored the African American cultural and historical experience." The importance that the movement placed on Black autonomy is apparent through the creation of institutions such as the Black Arts Repertoire Theatre School (BARTS), created in the spring of 1964 by Baraka and other Black artists.
The opening of BARTS in New York City often overshadow the growth of other radical Black Arts groups and institutions all over the United States. In fact, transgressional and international networks, those of various groups and their supports, existed far before the movement gained popularity. Although the creation of BARTS did indeed catalyze the spread of other Black Arts institutions and the Black Arts movement across the nation, it was not solely responsible for the growth of the movement.
Although the Black Arts Movement was a time filled with black success and artistic progress, the movement also faced social and racial ridicule. The leaders and artists involved called for Black Art to define itself and speak for itself from the security of its own institutions. For many of the contemporaries the idea that somehow black people could express themselves through institutions of their own creation and with ideas whose validity was confirmed by their own interests and measures was absurd.
While it is easy to assume that the movement began solely in the Northeast, it actually started out as "separate and distinct local initiatives across a wide geographic area," eventually coming together to form the broader national movement.New York City is often referred to as the "birthplace" of the Black Arts Movement, because it was home to many revolutionary Black artists and activists. However, the geographical diversity of the movement opposes the misconception that New York (and Harlem, especially) was the primary site of the movement.
In its beginning states, the movement came together largely through printed media. Journals such as Liberator, The Crusader, and Freedomways created "a national community in which ideology and aesthetics were debated and a wide range of approaches to African-American artistic style and subject displayed."These publications tied communities outside of large Black Arts centers to the movement and gave the general black public access to these sometimes exclusive circles.
As a literary movement, Black Arts had its roots in groups such as the Umbra Workshop. Umbra (1962) was a collective of young Black writers based in Manhattan's Lower East Side; major members were writers Steve Cannon, Tom Dent, Al Haynes, David Henderson, Calvin C. Hernton, Joe Johnson, Norman Pritchard, Lennox Raphael, Ishmael Reed, Lorenzo Thomas, James Thompson, Askia M. Touré (Roland Snellings; also a visual artist), Brenda Walcott, and musician-writer Archie Shepp. Touré, a major shaper of "cultural nationalism," directly influenced Jones. Along with Umbra writer Charles Patterson and Charles's brother, William Patterson, Touré joined Jones, Steve Young, and others at BARTS.
Umbra, which produced Umbra Magazine, was the first post-civil rights Black literary group to make an impact as radical in the sense of establishing their own voice distinct from, and sometimes at odds with, the prevailing white literary establishment. The attempt to merge a black-oriented activist thrust with a primarily artistic orientation produced a classic split in Umbra between those who wanted to be activists and those who thought of themselves as primarily writers, though to some extent all members shared both views.
Black writers have always had to face the issue of whether their work was primarily political or aesthetic. Moreover, Umbra itself had evolved out of similar circumstances: in 1960 a Black nationalist literary organization, On Guard for Freedom, had been founded on the Lower East Side by Calvin Hicks. Its members included Nannie and Walter Bowe, Harold Cruse(who was then working on The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual, 1967), Tom Dent, Rosa Guy, Joe Johnson, LeRoi Jones, and Sarah E. Wright, among others. On Guard was active in a famous protest at the United Nations of the American-sponsored Bay of Pigs Cuban invasion and was active in support of the Congolese liberation leader Patrice Lumumba. From On Guard, Dent, Johnson, and Walcott along with Hernton, Henderson, and Touré established Umbra.
Another formation of black writers at that time was the Harlem Writers Guild, led by John O. Killens, which included Maya Angelou, Jean Carey Bond, Rosa Guy, and Sarah Wrightamong others. But the Harlem Writers Guild focused on prose, primarily fiction, which did not have the mass appeal of poetry performed in the dynamic vernacular of the time.
Poems could be built around anthems, chants, and political slogans, and thereby used in organizing work, which was not generally the case with novels and short stories. Moreover, the poets could and did publish themselves, whereas greater resources were needed to publish fiction. That Umbra was primarily poetry- and performance-oriented established a significant and classic characteristic of the movement's aesthetics.
When Umbra split up, some members, led by Askia Touré and Al Haynes, moved to Harlem in late 1964 and formed the nationalist-oriented Uptown Writers Movement, which included poets Yusef Rahman, Keorapetse "Willie" Kgositsile from South Africa, and Larry Neal. Accompanied by young "New Music" musicians, they performed poetry all over Harlem. Members of this group joined LeRoi Jones in founding BARTS.
Jones's move to Harlem was short-lived. In December 1965 he returned to his home, Newark (N.J.), and left BARTS in serious disarray. BARTS failed but the Black Arts center concept was irrepressible, mainly because the Black Arts movement was so closely aligned with the then-burgeoning Black Power movement. The mid-to-late 1960s was a period of intense revolutionary ferment. Beginning in 1964, rebellions in Harlem and Rochester, New York, initiated four years of long hot summers. Watts, Detroit, Newark, Cleveland, and many other cities went up in flames, culminating in nationwide explosions of resentment and anger following Martin Luther King, Jr.'s April 1968 assassination.
Nathan Hare, author of The Black Anglo-Saxons (1965), was the founder of 1960s Black Studies. Expelled from Howard University, Hare moved to San Francisco State University, where the battle to establish a Black Studies department was waged during a five-month strike during the 1968–69 school year. As with the establishment of Black Arts, which included a range of forces, there was broad activity in the Bay Area around Black Studies, including efforts led by poet and professor Sarah Webster Fabio at Merrit College.
The initial thrust of Black Arts ideological development came from the Revolutionary Action Movement (RAM), a national organization with a strong presence in New York City. Both Touré and Neal were members of RAM. After RAM, the major ideological force shaping the Black Arts movement was the US (as opposed to "them") organization led by Maulana Karenga. Also ideologically important was Elijah Muhammad's Chicago-based Nation of Islam. These three formations provided both style and conceptual direction for Black Arts artists, including those who were not members of these or any other political organization. Although the Black Arts Movement is often considered a New York-based movement, two of its three major forces were located outside New York City.
As the movement matured, the two major locations of Black Arts' ideological leadership, particularly for literary work, were California's Bay Area because of the Journal of Black Poetry and The Black Scholar, and the Chicago–Detroit axis because of Negro Digest/Black World and Third World Press in Chicago, and Broadside Press and Naomi Long Madgett's Lotus Press in Detroit. The only major Black Arts literary publications to come out of New York were the short-lived (six issues between 1969 and 1972) Black Theatremagazine, published by the New Lafayette Theatre, and Black Dialogue, which had actually started in San Francisco (1964–68) and relocated to New York (1969–72).
Although the journals and writing of the movement greatly characterized its success, the movement placed a great deal of importance on collective oral and performance art. Public collective performances drew a lot of attention to the movement, and it was often easier to get an immediate response from a collective poetry reading, short play, or street performance than it was from individual performances.
The people involved in the Black Arts Movement used the arts as a way to liberate themselves. The movement served as a catalyst for many different ideas and cultures to come alive. This was a chance for African Americans to express themselves in a way that most would not have expected.
In 1967 LeRoi Jones visited Karenga in Los Angeles and became an advocate of Karenga's philosophy of Kawaida. Kawaida, which produced the "Nguzo Saba" (seven principles), Kwanzaa, and an emphasis on African names, was a multifaceted, categorized activist philosophy. Jones also met Bobby Seale and Eldridge Cleaver and worked with a number of the founding members of the Black Panthers.
Additionally, Askia Touré was a visiting professor at San Francisco State and was to become a leading (and long-lasting) poet as well as, arguably, the most influential poet-professor in the Black Arts movement. Playwright Ed Bullins and poet Marvin X had established Black Arts West, and Dingane Joe Goncalves had founded the Journal of Black Poetry (1966). This grouping of Ed Bullins, Dingane Joe Goncalves, LeRoi Jones, Sonia Sanchez, Askia M. Touré, and Marvin X became a major nucleus of Black Arts leadership.
As the movement grew, ideological conflicts arose and eventually became too great for the movement to continue to exist as a large, coherent collective.
The Black Aesthetic
Many discussions of the Black Arts movement posit it as the "aesthetic and spiritual sister of the Black Power concept."The Black Aesthetic refers to ideologies and perspectives of art that center on Black culture and life. This Black Aesthetic encouraged the idea of Black separatism, and in trying to facilitate this, hoped to further strengthen black ideals, solidarity, and creativity.
In his well-known essay on the Black Arts Movement, Larry Neal attests:
"When we speak of a 'Black aesthetic' several things are meant. First, we assume that there is already in existence the basis for such an aesthetic. Essentially, it consists of an African-American cultural tradition. But this aesthetic is finally, by implication, broader than that tradition. It encompasses most of the usable elements of the Third World culture. The motive behind the Black aesthetic is the destruction of the white thing, the destruction of white ideas, and white ways of looking at the world."
Major works
Black Art
Amiri Baraka's poem "Black Art" serves as one of his most controversial, yet poetically profound supplements to the Black Arts Movement. In this piece, Baraka merges politics with art, criticizing poems that are not useful to or adequately representative of the Black struggle. First published in 1966, a period particularly known for the Civil Rights Movement, the political aspect of this piece underscores the need for a concrete and artistic approach to the realistic nature involving racism and injustice. Serving as the recognized artistic component to and having roots in the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Arts Movement aims to grant a political voice to black artists (including poets, dramatists, writers, musicians, etc.).
Playing a vital role in this movement, Baraka calls out what he considers to be unproductive and assimilatory actions shown by political leaders during the Civil Rights Movement. He describes prominent Black leaders as being "on the steps of the white house...kneeling between the sheriff's thighs negotiating coolly for his people."Baraka also presents issues of euro-centric mentality, by referring to Elizabeth Taylor as a prototypical model in a society that influences perceptions of beauty, emphasizing its influence on individuals of white and black ancestry. Baraka aims his message toward the Black community, with the purpose of coalescing African Americans into a unified movement, devoid of white influences.
"Black Art" serves as a medium for expression meant to strengthen that solidarity and creativity, in terms of the Black Aesthetic. Baraka believes poems should "shoot…come at you, love what you are" and not succumb to mainstream desires. He ties this approach into the emergence of hip-hop, which he paints as a movement that presents "live words…and live flesh and coursing blood."Baraka's cathartic structure and aggressive tone are comparable to the beginnings of hip-hop music, which created controversy in the realm of mainstream acceptance, because of its "authentic, un-distilled, unmediated forms of contemporary black urban music.
"Baraka believes that integration inherently takes away from the legitimacy of having a Black identity and Aesthetic in an anti-Black world. Through pure and unapologetic blackness, and with the absence of white influences, Baraka believes a black world can be achieved. Though hip-hop has been serving as a recognized salient musical form of the Black Aesthetic, a history of unproductive integration is seen across the spectrum of music, beginning with the emergence of a newly formed narrative in mainstream appeal in the 1950s. Much of Baraka's cynical disillusionment with unproductive integration can be drawn from the 50s, a period of rock and roll, in which "record labels actively sought to have white artists "cover" songs that were popular on the rhythm-and-blues charts"originally performed by African-American artists.
The problematic nature of unproductive integration is also exemplified by Run-DMC, an American hip-hop group founded in 1981, who became widely accepted after a calculated collaboration with the rock group Aerosmith on a remake of the latter's "Walk This Way" took place in 1986, evidently appealing to young white audiences. Hip-hop emerged as an evolving genre of music that continuously challenged mainstream acceptance, most notably with the development of rap in the 1990s.
A significant and modern example of this is Ice Cube, a well-known American rapper, songwriter, and actor, who introduced subgenre of hip-hop known as "gangsta rap," merged social consciousness and political expression with music. With the 1960s serving as a more blatantly racist period of time, Baraka notes the revolutionary nature of hip-hop, grounded in the unmodified expression through art. This method of expression in music parallels significantly with Baraka's ideals presented in "Black Art," focusing on poetry that is also productively and politically driven.
"The Revolutionary Theatre"
"The Revolutionary Theatre" is a 1965 essay by Baraka that was an important contribution to the Black Arts Movement, discussing the need for change through literature and theater arts. He says: "We will scream and cry, murder, run through the streets in agony, if it means some soul will be moved, moved to actual life understanding of what the world is, and what it ought to be." Baraka wrote his poetry, drama, fiction and essays in a way that would shock and awaken audiences to the political concerns of black Americans, which says much about what he was doing with this essay. It also did not seem coincidental to him that Malcolm X and John F. Kennedy had been assassinated within a few years, since Baraka believed that every voice of change in America had been murdered, which led to the writing that would come out of the Black Arts Movement. In his essay, Baraka says: "The Revolutionary Theatre is shaped by the world, and moves to reshape the world, using as its force the natural force and perpetual vibrations of the mind in the world.
We are history and desire, what we are, and what any experience can make us."With his thought-provoking ideals and references to a euro-centric society, he imposes the notion that black Americans should stray from a white aesthetic in order to find a black identity. In his essay, he says: "The popular white man's theatre like the popular white man's novel shows tired white lives, and the problems of eating white sugar, or else it herds bigcaboosed blondes onto huge stages in rhinestones and makes believe they are dancing or singing." This, having much to do with a white aesthetic, further proves what was popular in society and even what society had as an example of what everyone should aspire to be, like the "bigcaboosed blondes" that went "onto huge stages in rhinestones".
Furthermore, these blondes made believe they were "dancing and singing" which Baraka seems to be implying that white people dancing is not what dancing is supposed to be at all. These allusions bring forth the question of where black Americans fit in the public eye. Baraka says: "We are preaching virtue and feeling, and a natural sense of the self in the world. All men live in the world, and the world ought to be a place for them to live." Baraka's essay challenges the idea that there is no space in politics or in society for black Americans to make a difference through different art forms that consist of, but are not limited to, poetry, song, dance, and art.
Effects on society
According to the Academy of American Poets, "many writers--Native Americans, Latinos/as, gays and lesbians, and younger generations of African Americans have acknowledged their debt to the Black Arts Movement."The movement lasted for about a decade, through the mid-1960s and into the 1970s. This was a period of controversy and change in the world of literature. One major change came through in the portrayal of new ethnic voices in the United States. English-language literature, prior to the Black Arts Movement, was dominated by white authors.
African Americans became a greater presence not only in the field of literature but in all areas of the arts. Theater groups, poetry performances, music and dance were central to the movement. Through different forms of media, African Americans were able to educate others about the expression of cultural differences and viewpoints. In particular, black poetry readings allowed African Americans to use vernacular dialogues.
This was shown in the Harlem Writers Guild, which included black writers such as Maya Angelou and Rosa Guy. These performances were used to express political slogans and as a tool for organization. Theater performances also were used to convey community issues and organizations. The theaters, as well as cultural centers, were based throughout America and were used for community meetings, study groups and film screenings. Newspapers were a major tool in spreading the Black Arts Movement. In 1964, Black Dialogue was published, making it the first major Arts movement publication.
The Black Arts Movement, although short, is essential to the history of the United States. It spurred political activism and use of speech throughout every African-American community. It allowed African Americans the chance to express their voices in the mass media as well as become involved in communities.
It can be argued that "the Black Arts movement produced some of the most exciting poetry, drama, dance, music, visual art, and fiction of the post-World War II United States" and that many important "post-Black artists" such as Toni Morrison, Ntozake Shange, Alice Walker, and August Wilson were shaped by the movement.
The Black Arts Movement also provided incentives for public funding of the arts and increased public support of various arts initiatives.


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I'm surprised I never tried Pilates prior to trying out the classes at One Life Studio. I was a gymnast half my life and it only seemed natural to be drawn to it because of all the stretching and the core strength you need for the work out. Unsurprisingly, I loved it immediately and I have been going regularly for a few weeks now.
A little background on Pilates for those who aren't too familiar.
- Anyone can do Pilates because the exercises are adjustable, so you will find athletes doing Pilates, as well as those with injuries and even older people.
- It focuses on core strength and flexibility and aims for the well-balanced development of the body.
- At One Life Studio, they offer both mat Pilates, which is done on the floor, or Reformer Pilates using the Reformer, which is that machine I'm on above.
- The six principles of Pilates are: Centering, Control, Flow, Breath, Precision and Concentration.
- Instead of repetitive movements, Pilates focuses on form and precision, giving great results in a less amount of time.
- Some of the benefits you will get from Pilates are improved posture, flexibilty and breathing plus reduced body fat
If you are into the long, lean but strong physique, then this is a good addition to your work out routine. Remember that you still need to do cardio to maintain weight and build endurance, but the core strength you will develop from this is key. I love feeling the stretch in my body whenever I do Pilates and I'm really not into bulking up, so this is perfect.
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May 30, 2017
The New York Times article by Scott James (Losing a Fortune Often Comes Down to One Thing: Family, Feb. 9, 2017) tells the story of the Stroh family's loss of their estate. The article points to the breakdown of trust and the resultant communication breakdown, the lack of competence and standards for the qualification and performance of heirs, and the lack of any purpose/mission to guide family members long term. What's occurring today in many wealthy families mirrors the findings of decades of research by Roy Williams (below chart).
Most estate plans focus on transferring assets and yet no one talks about the impact this has on the heirs.
One of the saddest stories we have heard about the unsuccessful transfer of family wealth involved a root issue of disengagement and the belief that the wealth was a burden. A law firm's senior partner shared with us the story of a young man whose father was very successful in real estate. His father died unexpectedly and at age thirty-five, without any preparation, the son received his father's sizable estate. The estate amounted to $110 million, plus the equivalent of a city square block of commercial real estate.
Three years later, at age thirty-eight, the son committed suicide. The note he
left was a sad commentary. He had lost the "I can hardly wait" aspect of life. In the note, he said that most people have times when they could hardly wait for a
weekend to do something. He could do anything he wanted whenever he wanted;
there was nothing to wait for. He had no wife and no children. He had access to women, friends, travel, cars—anything he wanted—yet he did not know if the
friends were friends because of who he was or because he was rich. He had no
purpose, felt alone, and thought he had nothing worth living for.
When does a family begin to prepare the heirs to address the issues they will need to address? Mark Twain declared, "The two most important days of anyone's life is the day they are born and the day they find out why." How does a parent or grandparent help their heirs know "the why" they were born?
The Williams Group Process works to begin an awakening on how to build trust and communication skills, and these skills are used to develop and identify the values the family holds together. These values are then used to develop the purpose/mission of the family. This composite is also used to identify the roles that will be required to go into the future with observable, measurable standards that all heirs, spouses, and family members can use to fulfill their interests and passions. They can then become better stewards and determine their "why."
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In a recent article for businessinsider.com, Annie Murphy Paul discusses recent findings of why young people leave their jobs and what would make them stay.
According to a new Harvard Business Review study, the number one reason young professionals leave their organizations is that they are not learning enough.
The research shows that employees under the age of 30 leave their employers after an average of 28 months, citing not being challenged enough as the major reason for moving on to a new job. Most young workers have no intention of sticking around if training opportunities are minimal and growth within the company is sporadic.
In order to retain young talent, employers must realize that learning new skills is expected at work. Companies that would like to retain the best talent need to make learning a key ingredient to its environment.
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On my stats page there was the search term "symptoms." Now, this could mean a whole hell of a lot of things and obviously I have no idea what specifically the person who searched that wanted to know. But I'll write something with the word 'symptoms' in mind. All the smart people who know so much about strokes say to look for this stuff to determine if someone might be having a stroke. The acronym FAST. FAST stands for Face, Arms, Speech, Time. In PT school they taught us to look for the 5 D's and 3 N's. These are Diplopia, Dizziness, Drop attacks, Dysarthria, Dysphagia, Nausea, Numbness, and Nystagmus. If any of these things appear or in the case of the FAST thing if any of those things are not right, F yeah get that person to a hospital ASAP.
Now, what do you do, as in my case, when the person passes out within minutes and presents to the ER unconscious? Hmm? The doctors had no f'ing clue what was wrong with me. So they didn't do anything. For 2 days. Dean has a bunch of posts on the necessity of an objective way to diagnose a stroke, I couldn't choose just one to link to.
So a few days later you find out that a part of your brain is destroyed and you had a stroke. I've said this many times before on my blog. You could have had a stroke in the frontal lobe, in the parietal lobe, in the temporal lobe, in the occipital lobe, or in the cerebellum or brain stem. It's the EFFECTS, the SYMPTOMS of the stroke that will vary greatly. The EFFECTS and what you need to work on is what makes brilliant doctors say one of my favorite phrases "every stroke is different." The size and location of the stroke will determine the EFFECTS. Everyone understand that? The EFFECTS of a stroke will be unlike anyone else's, but I have the same issue as anyone else who had a stroke, I have brain damage.
The other parts of the brain that are alive and healthy can take over and be responsible for the duties of the dead part. The cerebrum can take over for the cerebellum and vice versa. This sounds great right? It takes a hell of a lot of work and years. Years. Oh and it takes meditation and breath work.
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The Asheville City Market moved to a new location: North Market Street between Woodfin Street and Walnut Street! The freshest, best-tasting food in the area now takes over one block of downtown Asheville every Saturday morning. You'll still find your favorite vendors of farm-fresh produce, meat, dairy, and local artisan products, as well as brand-new offerings in the expanded market.
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I booked Teddy's next appointment online with our favorite groomer, Brandy. A Saturday appointment means I can drop Teddy off, fit in a few hours of holiday shopping, and get a text alert when he's ready to be picked up. I know that some pet owners worry about their pets while they're at the grooming salon, but I don't because I know Teddy is in capable hands.
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Recently, someone living in London UK sent me an email asking some very challenging questions on accessing his subconscious mind using Pendulum. We went back and forth with a lot of long emails that I will not get into the details in this post. However, one particular correspondence between us may be helpful for those who practice pendulum or dowsing.
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Have I mentioned how much I love pancakes?? I LOVE PANCAKES! In all sorts of ways I can have them. If I am extra motivated, I would make a batch for tea and indulge. There is nothing better than a plate of pancakes, a cup of hot beverage and a sit-down with your favourite cookbook. Eating when reading a cookbook is a good thing, I feel, cause then you won't crave so much what you read and you won't get so frustrated cause you're hungry.
The pancake mix is pretty basic but I tried a new method to get that moist centre I want in a pancake. Most recipes will tell that when you pour pancake batter onto a hot pan, you let it be till you see bubbles forming on the surface. And these bubbles become little craters on one side of the pancake. I did let my pancake have SOME bubbles but I didn't let them cook till it popped. I flipped the pancake over while the batter was still considerably wet. Although there will be a bit of mess in the pan with the batter 'tails' on the side….the pancakes came out really moist and fluffy! Like a pile pf pillows.
Sure it's not the prettiest or the roundest pancake, but gosh…they taste oh so good.
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
pinch of salt
pinch of cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
3/4 cups milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 medium bananas mashed
1. Sift and mix together dry ingredients; flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and sugar.
2. Beat together liquids; the melted butter, milk, egg and vanilla extract.
3. Mix the wet ingredients to the dry. Use a whisk to mix it thoroughly and doesn't have to be super-smooth.
4. Add the mashed bananas and give it a final stir.
5. Leave it to sit for about 30 mins.
6. I like to cook my pancaked on a rather dry pan so i just rub it lightly with some melted butter.
7. Cook pancakes 1 min on first side. Don't wait for too much bubbles to form on top, flip it to the other side and let it cook through. You might get some wet 'tails' out of the pancake circle, but don't fret, just push it back in or cut it off when it's cook and nibble on it while you do the other pancakes. The reason for flipping it over before it's really cook is I find this really gives it that soft, fluffy outcome.
8. Eat with your favourite toppings like maple syrup or butter.


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How can I livestream the World Cup?
This simple hack makes it possible to catch every single World Cup game on DStv Now for free
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Did you know that DStv subscribers can stream on two devices simultaneously with the DStv Now app? So, if you can get a family member to share their login details with you, you can watch all the games on SuperSport using the DStv Now app on your own smartphone, tablet or laptop (or even Airplay or cast to a big TV) – even if you're not a DStv subscriber.
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"Q&A: Questions and Answers," New Era, Nov. 2004, 16
Questions and Answers
Answers are intended for help and perspective, not as pronouncements of Church doctrine.
"I love my family, but it's embarrassing to say it. How can I let them know I love them without saying it?"
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Express your love for your family by doing what they appreciate.
Show your love in ways that "speak" to your family members: a note, service, a hug, time spent with them, and so on.
The more you show your love, out of love, the better your relationships will be.
True story: Two 14-year-old friends, Scott and Mark, left Scott's house. They hopped on their bikes and started rolling down the driveway. Scott's little sister opened the front door and called to her brother, "I love you." Scott stopped and called back, "I love you too. See you later."
With practice, it had become easy for Scott to tell his family he loved them. Other teens find it hard to express their love. Fortunately for them, there are plenty of ways to say "I love you" without even speaking a word.
Say It So They Can See It
One of the best ways to share your love is to do something your family member appreciates. Maybe your mom would appreciate it if you vacuumed the carpets. Maybe it would mean a lot to your dad if you helped him clean the yard. Or maybe your younger brother would love it if you played soccer with him.
Get to know—by asking or noticing—how your family members would like to receive your expressions of love. Some people like to see that they are loved. If so, maybe a gift or act of service—things they can see—would convey your love. Some people like to hear that they are loved. If so, give them a sincere compliment, tell them you love them, or remember to speak to them in a kind tone of voice. Others like to feel that they are loved. For them a hug might be best.
The idea is to show your love in a way that's meaningful to your family members.
Say It out of Love
Even though you feel embarrassed to tell your family you love them, do it anyway—because you love them. That effort will show how much you truly care. Plus, the more you tell your family you love them, with or without words, the easier it will become and the more love you will feel for them.
Another true story: Ashley had been at college and away from home for a month. As she sat in her dorm room, feeling lonely, her roommate brought in the mail and tossed Ashley a package. In it was a hand-written note and Ashley's favorite candy bar. The note, from Ashley's younger sister, said, "I hope you will enjoy your present. This is a short letter, but I miss you. Love, Maria." (See Ashley Eggers, "Love, Anonymous," New Era, Feb. 2001, 26.)
That gift helped Ashley realize that even though she was far from home, her family loved and remembered her. It made Ashley's day because her sister wasn't embarrassed to express her love.
Sometimes just a simple "I love you" will do the job. I've found it's easiest said by writing a note to a family member and leaving it somewhere they will find it. As I've done that I've noticed any tension or friction is eased, and the Spirit dwells stronger in our home.
Heather Vawdrey, 17, Marysville First Ward, Marysville Washington Stake
Telling someone you love them doesn't mean you have to say it. By caring and doing kind things for them, you can show your love. After a while, you'll feel more comfortable speaking it instead of just showing you care.
Natalie Thomas, 14, Rochester First Ward, Rochester Minnesota Stake
It was very difficult for me to tell my family I love them, even though they would say it to me. I decided I needed to fix this problem by showing them through my actions that I love them, and the words would follow. The more you serve someone, the easier it is to express your feelings and love to them.
Elder Doug Atkinson, 19, Washington Everett Mission
You can show your family how much you love them by appreciating them or by doing service for them. Jesus gave service to everyone. They could feel His love through His actions. Your family knows that you love them and can tell by what you do for them and by the small hugs you give them.
Rachael Guinn, 15, Del Mar Park Ward, Aurora Colorado Stake
As a new member and the only member of the Church in my family, I'm trying to tell my parents I love them, but I'm having a hard time. Now that I am a full-time missionary, the only way to tell them that I love them is by writing a letter with my testimony, saying how much I love them, thanking them with all my heart, and telling them how grateful I am to our Heavenly Father for giving me my parents.
Elder Angelito C. Ong, 21, California Carlsbad Mission
You don't have to say "I love you" to show someone that you love them. Show your family that you care for them. Help them and be kind to them. You can leave a small note on your parents' bedside, saying simply, "I love you" and sign it. They will know that you mean it.
Tamanna Kalra, 15, Goa Branch, India Bangalore Mission
You could say "I love you" every day, or before you go to bed you could hug or kiss them. If someone is having a bad day at work or school, you could leave a note on their bed. You could help your brothers and sisters with their homework or chores. You could listen to their problems. If you need more suggestions, ask your Young Men or Young Women leaders.
Britanie Ames, 14, Benson Ward, St David Arizona Stake
I find it hard to express my love vocally, especially to family members. However, I love my family very much, and I express it through my actions, for example, by listening to and obeying my parents' counsel. Small things—like praising my mother for her fine cooking or expressing appreciation when my sisters make something beautiful—are my ways of telling my family I love them. Actions speak louder than words, although loving words don't hurt either!
I have a hard time telling my four brothers I love them. So when I want my brothers to know I love them, I will usually show it, instead of saying it. I will make their beds for them, play a game with them, or stand up for them when they need it. We also have a mailbox in the house that we put notes or surprises in, telling how we love each other. I love my family a lot.
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Jay Cutler finally has a pair of big, physical playmakers (Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery) to target in the passing game, while Michael Bush joins Matt Forte to form a dynamic 1-2 combination in the backfield. With a defense that is still championship-caliber, the Bears will make a play at the division crown.
Prediction: 11-5, second in NFC North
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The Bears were playing great football before Jay Cutler got hurt last year. The new additions at receiver should have an immediate impact. There is some age on defense, but I don?t expect to see much drop off in play.
Prediction: 9-7, tied for second in NFC North
Adam Schein
I'm buying this team. Jay Cutler is healthy. Pass-happy Mike Martz is nowhere near the coaching booth. Brandon Marshall gives the offense sizzle.
Prediction: 10-6, second in NFC North
Steve Wyche
Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall -- rookie WR Alshon Jeffery could be a surprise -- will nab the attention, but running back Matt Forte will get it done again to help the Bears get to the playoffs.
Prediction: 10-6, second in NFC North
For years, Bears fans have waited for a difference-maker at the receiver position, and new general manager Phil Emery answered the call by trading for Marshall. Having connected hundreds of times while both were in Denver, Marshall and quarterback Jay Cutler will add a much-needed dimension to an offense already including weapons Matt Forte and Devin Hester.


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last update for year 2013 :)
been on and off working on this sub and as of late mojo slowly coming
back so when the mojo is high i need to hit the workbench.. so below are
my progress thus far...
was torn between to put this or not but alas i opt to putting it on the sub despite it being overscale.
Next is the railing cable... and i need some help guys...
which is the most suitable for the railing cable? hopefully the photo can show the difference between the 2 wire that i have
The one on the left is a tiny wire strand from USB mouse whereas the other one is a fishing line..
- Should i prime the sub first before putting on the railing cable?
OR put the cable first before priming??
happy new year 2014 everyone and i dare not making any resolution related to Model this year :D


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Well, it is not the first time this pair have met but tonight's working dinner between the French and German leaders will be their first after the brief summer truce on the eurozone in the markets, but with a potentially blustery autumn ahead.
François Hollande has made the trip to Berlin to meet Angela Merkel stressing one thing – France is not looking for a short-term fix and is putting fundamental issues like banking, economic and monetary union on the table.
What is being clearly signalled to markets already somewhat calmed by the tough-talking new Draghi regime at the BCE, is that the France-German tandem is back in the saddle and willing to drive Europe along in a far more co-ordinated way than during the five years of Nicolas Sarkozy's reign, when communications with Berlin were sometimes difficult and confused.
As before the holidays, Greece remains at the top of the agenda, and Germany's attitude to it and indeed, on policy to adopt throughout the EU. The volume is rising from the ranks of those who claim austerity is dragging economies into recession, and debt repayment conditions need to be eased. The Germans counter that this will only cost more money in the end.
But the new French government is also wary of turning the screw on its already underperfoming economy. Some are warning the Greek test case only proves the folly of cutting spending to boost growth.


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Iron Flowers From Sirius by Olga Scotland (Ольга Шотландия)
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Released:September 21st, 2010
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"Olga Scotland has created more than a hundred soundscapes and soundtracks. Some track was included into albums, and others will remain inside the casual game worlds, which created by Animuba Studio. Olga has been working as a composer and sound designer for Animuba Studio since 2005. This music is a journey through magic worlds. It will take you to distant planets and remote epochs, stopping for a cup of tea at a cosy table once in a while, which can be quite magical too."
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Iron Flowers From Sirius
01. Olga Scotland - Girl And Cat In Mushroom Forest (00:37)
02. Olga Scotland - CosmoZoo (03:26)
03. Olga Scotland - Kotopitan (03:26)
04. Olga Scotland - Air Over The Heather Field (03:09)
05. Olga Scotland - Coffee Morning (03:42)
06. Olga Scotland - Calm and Passion (02:49)
07. Olga Scotland - Blue-Grey Mist (04:26)
08. Olga Scotland - Helix In Love (02:14)
09. Olga Scotland - Two Flutes (01:59)
10. Olga Scotland - Chocolate Tree (01:51)
11. Olga Scotland - Iron Flowers From Sirius (04:57)
12. Olga Scotland - Harbour Of Sevastopol (04:15)
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ET Now: You changed your campaign from Open Happiness in 2009 to Taste The Feeling. What was the trigger for that?
Ahmet Muhtar Kent: Campaigns usually last for 4 to 6 years and this campaign had been very successful for the last six years. It was time to move on to a new campaign. We are very enthusiastic about how it was received by our bottling partners, our customers and consumers around the world.
ET Now: Does 'Taste The Feeling' in some sense convey that you want to push products like Diet Coke or Coke Zero in markets?
Ahmet Muhtar Kent: No, we do not push. We basically follow consumer tastes and at the end of the day, we will be there ahead of consumer demand with our portfolio. For a century we are one product, one brand company and now we have 3,500 innovative brands and we will continue to innovate and continue to expand our portfolio.
ET Now: There is a lot of resistance as far as sugary, frizzy, full-calorie drinks are concerned. Going forward, will we see Coca-Cola move away from Coke, considering that there has been a consistent plateauing out of sales?
Ahmet Muhtar Kent: I think sparkling drinks are a great portfolio. Coca-Cola remains the number one brand in the world and at the end of the day, we will follow consumer tastes. That is why we are the number one juice in India with Maaza, that's we are the number one water brand in India with Kinley and that is why we are number one lemon lime in India with Sprite. Sprite is number one non-alcoholic brand and so the key is continuing to follow consumer choice.
ET Now: India likes Coke but will we see snacks from Coke make the way into, just like Pepsi has?
Ahmet Muhtar Kent: We love drinks.


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Arch necklace - silver£64.00 £98.00
A delicate engraved arch, simple & subtle. Cast in sterling silver, on oxidised silver chain. Available in two lengths, 16" or 20", depending on how you'd like to wear it.
Arch is approximately 1 1/4" wide and 1/3" high.
Cast in sterling silver from my original hand carved wax, this piece will be produced to order and finished by hand in my studio. Currently items ship within 2 to 3 weeks, though often much sooner. Please read our policies for shipping info.


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Duke.... You do like to bait people don't you? My answer: perseverance! (I offer this with the experience of 37 years in the commercial real estate business. Good luck Duke.... Rob Baird, CA RE License #544165 (One of the oldest, active licenses in CA) 951 515-5855 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Rob,I appreciate your experience. I have been a broker for 10 years and have had my license since 1993. Just looking or a little info and trying to learn. NOT selling anything BTW. Google me!
Having a lender with the lowest rates will help you sell a property in this market.The owner operator loans now are some of the best rates going.We offer SBA rates now as low as 4.75% Variable, and 5.54% fixed.In most cases we can go up to 90% on these types of properties.Have a lender with low rates available to your buyer will help you close more deals.
By making sure to use the old junk yard dog strategy...when you come across a prospect latch on at the ankles and don't let go...
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Hiring a harp is probably the easiest way to begin learning to play the instrument. It enables you to discover the pleasures of playing, and developing your skills, with the minimum cost. Speak to Alice about lessons or how to teach yourself by music or by ear.
Hire cost is £40 per month with a £100 deposit.
What's included:
26 string Harpsicle Harp
- Introduction to your harp with Alice
- Knee stick
Tuning key
- Snark tuner (batteries not provided)
Beginners book and DVD (Harpsicle® Harp Method Book)
- Display stand
Loss and accidental damage insurance cover
Terms and Conditions
- The deposit and first month's rental payment is payable by BACS or PayPal.me on the date of the agreement.
- Subsequent rental payments are made monthly after this by BACS or PayPal.me.
- The deposit is refundable at the end of the hire period, subject to the harp being returned in the same condition as it was received.
- The Hirer is responsible for replacing worn or broken strings with new strings at their own expense. These are available from Pilgrim Harps (I haven't had a single string break yet, and I've had eight of these harps for two years!)
- Hirer must sign harp rental agreement.
- After payment has been received, the harp should be collected from From the Harp HQ in Southsea. If, however, delivery of the harp is required then there will be an additional charge payable in advance. Please discuss this option before making any payment.
- Hire subject to availability.
- Minimum hire period is one month.
- At the end of the rental period the harp must be returned to Alice McGarvie at From the Harp, returned by yourself or at your expense.
- Any damage to hired harps must be reported to Alice McGarvie at once.
- From the Harp reserves the right to have reasonable access to its instruments during the period of hire, for insurance / inspection purposes.
- Failure to comply with any of the above conditions may jeopardise the right of a person to continue the hire.
These harps are imported from Rees Harps in the USA.
Please email me or phone me on 02392 861201 if you are interested in renting a small harp or would like lessons.


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I received BillMeLater[BML] latest bill for my alleged purchase of a product from Epic Tune for
$33.70. [now increased to $118]
I initially contested this charge within five days of receiving BML bill.
At that time BML statement only referenced that I owed your collection company
$33.70 with no indication of the original charging party or the idem I supposedly purchased for $33.70.
I called BML office for clarification .at that time BML told me the original charging company was 'Epic Tune'. BML told me they had no idea what I purchased for the $33.70.
BML decided not to give me either the address of Epic Tune or their telephone number.
So I decided to contest the charge with BML company.
On September 15, 2011 [Sept 2011] BML responded to my [September 10, 2011] contest of the $33.70 . BML did not respond with more information about the purchase other than BML was not willing to do anything about the charge since it was over 60 days old. This statement is not true since I initially responded to BML within one week of receiving your initial bill to me. This can be verified by my accountant and historical emails. [According to internet customer reports BML has used this false, but alarming, tactic many times before]
The last bill I received from BMLwas for $116. So from yBML's original letter to me concerning my contest [Sept 2011] until now [Dec, 2011] BML has quad the false charge from the original charge of $33.70.
To date I have never received any information from BML company concerning the alleged $33.70 charge other than the fact that BML does not have my correct email address on file {another lie since I have received a email prior to every bill you send me]. All internet purchases that I am aware of use the charging party email as a security mechanism.
I do not lie about my purchases and I do not lie about my email address.
So at this time BillMeLater is asking me to pay $116 for a contested $33 purchase
BML will not release any information about the charging party so I can verify the charge.
I have reported this case to the Better Business Bureau and a government agency associated with internet fraud.


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A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular, because they resemble your natural teeth. They are highly durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.
Reasons for crowns:
What does getting a crown involve?
A crown procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create your custom crown. A mold will also be used to create a temporary crown which will stay on your tooth for approximately two weeks until your new crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory.
While the tooth is numb, the dentist will prepare the tooth by removing any decay and shaping the surface to properly fit the crown. Once these details are accomplished, your temporary crown will be placed with temporary cement and your bite will be checked to ensure you are biting properly.
At your second appointment your temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate.
You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new crown.
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4 Skills for Surviving Freshman Year
As college acceptance season comes to an end, many of you may be bitter about not getting into your dream school. The upside is, plenty of schools most likely did accept you and you'll have fun deciding which is best for you.
Over the next few months, nerves will creep up and plenty of questions will pop into your head about your future collegiate life. Don't let that bother you, though, every freshman will have the same nerves and questions.
You should be nervous, though, as many freshmen don't make it to sophomore year, let alone senior year. Being unprepared or lazy will likely be your downfall.
However, worrying about the situation won't do you any good. Preparation, on the other hand, will work wonders.
Surviving freshman year won't be easy, so let's prepare.
You may be free to do what you want without parental interference, but you should practice moderation in anything you do. Even studying has its limits. Balancing everything may not be a simple task, but moderation is one of the most important skills you can take away from the college experience.
Being an unfriendly person won't get you very far. Being outgoing and respectful of others may not always pay off, but when it does it pays handsomely. It's a waste to be in an incredibly social environment otherwise. Just don't become too much of a social butterfly and lose your school-life balance.
Adam Rowe suggests being extra friendly during the first two weeks, as first impressions are always important. He also thinks you should make your Facebook profile stand out by keeping it clean and up-to-date for all those new friends you'll be making.
Time Management
One of the greatest skills you can learn, and not just during school, is time management. It goes hand-in-hand with moderation, but time management is all about getting things done. You'll have plenty of time to do all the things you enjoy as long as you budget your time appropriately, especially for sleep. The key here is to prioritize.
After having meals prepared for you, the freedom to eat whatever, whenever will be tempting. But you can beat the freshman fifteen before they creep up on you simply by eating right, a skill not easily acquired. It's not something you have to practice religiously, but take moderation into consideration when eating unhealthy foods. Dropping soda completely and drinking plenty of water is a good first step.
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When the Pump Start is Failing You Should Know This
Q. My pool pump start is failing and it's humming and won't start. What now?
A. This usually indicates a problem with the motor of something jamming the impeller. With the power off, remove the pump basket, reach into the opening towards the back of the pump and feel for debris. Remove if any. If the problem persists, call your pool technician.


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Oakville Power Plant Not Moving Forward
McGuinty Government to Invest in Transmission to Meet Local Power Demands
Ontario is taking action to keep the lights on in Southwest Greater Toronto Area homes and businesses without the construction of a proposed natural gas plant in Oakville.
When the need for this plant was first identified four years ago, there were higher demand projections for electricity in the area. Since then changes in demand and supply - including more than 8,000 megawatts of new, cleaner power and successful conservation efforts - have made it clear that this proposed natural gas plant is no longer required. A transmission solution can ensure that the growing region will have enough electricity to meet future needs of homes, hospitals, schools and businesses.
The government is currently updating Ontario's Long-Term Energy Plan to ensure a strong, reliable, clean and cost-effective electricity system that eliminates reliance on dirty coal.
Quick Facts
- The need for additional generation in Southwest GTA was first identified in 2006. Since then, additional supply has come online and the demand picture has changed in the region.
- Ontario permanently closed four more units of dirty, smog-producing, coal-fired generation on October 1, 2010, four years ahead of schedule.
- In 2009, more than 80 per cent of our generation came from emissions-free sources.
Additional Resources
"As we're putting together an update to our Long-Term Energy Plan, it has become clear we no longer need this plant in Oakville. With transmission investments we can keep the lights on and still shut down all dirty coal-fired generation."
Hon. Brad Duguid
"My duty as MPP has always been to put the priorities of Oakville first, and together, our voice was heard. I am tremendously pleased that this power plant will not be built anywhere in Oakville. I would like to thank my constituents for their support, and Premier McGuinty and Minister Duguid for their willingness to listen."
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Getting Here
Q1: What is the best way to get to The FloatHouse River Kwai from Bangkok?
A: Taking one of our Kanchanaburi Package tours is the most convenient and economical mean. We will pick you up at a major hotel in downtown Bangkok and bring you for a tour in Kanchanaburi before taking you all the way to The FloatHouse River Kwai resort. It's easy, convenient and safe.
Private transportation arrangement – please contact our reservation at firstname.lastname@example.com or fill in your request in our contact form. We provide airport pick up service and car rental with a driver to bring you to the resort. *** Please notify us 24 hours in advance.
Train – taking a train from BKK to Namtok station in Kanchanburi province is also an option. From Namtok station, hiring a mini local transportation from the station to Phutakien Pier (Resotel pier) where you will join our boat ride to The FloatHouse River Kwai resort.Q2: How long does it take from Bangkok to The FloatHouse River Kwai in total? A: It takes approx. 2 and a half hours from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi by car, and then continue for another 45 minute trip towards Saiyok district. Afterwards getting on a boat at our Phutakien Pier (Resotel pier) (privately owned) for around 11 minutes to The FloatHouse River Kwai resort. It is recommended to travel with light luggage if possible.
Q3: When do we need to be at the pier for the boat check-in? A: Free joined boat transfer departs Phutakien Pier (Resotel pier) 3 times daily at 2 PM, 3 PM and 4 PM. Apart from these periods, the boat transfer is chargeable for 1,000 baht / boat / trip. Max. 10 adults (standard size) allowed. If there is a large amount of luggage to carry on board, the maximum capacity would be 8 adults.Q4: What time is the last boat operation of the day? How late can we come to the resort? A: Last Check-in time is 6 PM. If come later than 6PM, please notify us in advance before arrival.
Q5: Why should we check in before 6 PM at the The FloatHouse River Kwai Resort? A: It is highly recommended to check in the resort before 6 pm. This is because the only way to get to the resort is by boat from Phutakien Pier (Resotel pier). It could be quite dark after 6pm. Although the boat drivers never have any issue driving in the dark as they are born with this river, it could possibly give some people especially little kids inconvenient feelings. It is also our last boat operation time. However, if you are coming later than 6pm, please notify us at firstname.lastname@example.com in advance.Q6: Is the boat the only way to get to your resort? A: Yes. And it is what people talk about the most. They love the way they are brought to The FloatHouse River Kwai Resort. Please come to embark our boat at our Phutakien Pier (Resotel pier) at GPS coordinates N 14.281035, E 99.000796 .
Q7: We will be arriving individually by car. Is there a safe car park at the pier? A: Yes. We provide secured & free-of-charge parking for our valuable guests. After 30 years of our hotel operations, we have never had any problems. Please rest assured that your cars will be safe in our area.
GENERALQ8: How many adults are allowed to share in one room? A: Maximum 3 adults are allowed to share in one room. The 3rd person incurs a surcharge.
Q9: What is single supplement Accommodation? A: Single Supplement Stay is per person per villa. It can be for Solo Travelers or for Additional person in group stay required separate villa.


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Facial Fat Transfer Washington DC
Besides wrinkling and gravity, volume loss to the face has become increasingly recognized as an important component to the aging process, which can be restored with either office-based fillers or facial fat transfer.
Fat transfer, through a gentle hand-harvesting method, purification process, and microdroplet injection technique, has shown to improve durability compared with older techniques that could compromise transplanted fat longevity.
What areas can fat transfer be used for?
Fat transferred from other areas of your body to your face will not only give some lifting to the general facial structure, but also improve the look of your skin. Patients seeking a fat transfer for facial rejuvenation often present with these symptoms:
- fine lines and wrinkles
- crows feet
- under eye bags or dark circles
- worry and/or frown lines
- 'sunken' cheeks
- tired look
As we age, the dermis under our skin thins out, which can leave the face looking thin and has the effect of making the skin look like it sags. This happens to men and women of all body types. A facial fat transfer adds fat to the area beneath the skin, and has the effect of 'filling out the face' to a more youthful state.
What is involved with fat transfer?
Volume loss is particularly more pronounced around the eyes, cheeks, and jawline, where fat transfer can play the greatest role in creating a balanced and comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Oftentimes, this is combined with surgical options including blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery) and/or a facelift.
Fat transfer involves removing fat from one's own abdomen or thighs to put into certain regions of the face that start to lose fat. Only tiny amounts of fat are removed so this should not be equated with liposuction. Using blunt tip cannulas, the fat is injected as little droplets throughout the areas of facial hollowness with little to no trauma because a needle is not used. By using this microdroplet technique, transferred fat has a much higher blood supply so that survival is improved and the results are smoother given how small each individual fat parcel is.
Fat transfer contains growth factors
In addition to filling out wrinkles in the face, highly purified fat injections also enhance the blood circulation in the tissues. This is because there is a population of adipose stem cells in the fat cells that are re-injected. This means that these stem cells are rich in growth factors which help to make the overlying skin look healthier and more youthful.
Many women actually like the shape of their face better in their early 30s because they have lost a lot of their baby fat and start to have more of a triangular heart shaped face. As one continues to age the loss of fat in the eyes, cheeks and jawline, including some weight gain in the lower face, neck, and jowls starts to invert the triangle so that the base of the triangle is now at the bottom of the face. Conceptually, the goal of facial fat transfer is to invert the triangle so that the heart shaped face of youth returns. Volume restoration for the face also adds more light to the face, which in turn can make the skin look more radiant. Adding fat back to the face can even begin to help the skin texture and tone through what is thought to be a stem-cell response that the skin undergoes over areas of transplanted fat.
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If you have further questions regarding Facial Fat Transfer, please call or contact our office today to schedule your initial consultation.


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Shadowgrounds Survivor
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Shadowgrounds Survivors is a stand-alone spin-off/sequel to the underground PC hit Shadowgrounds. Shadowgrounds Survivors tells the story of the last remaining humans on Jupiter's moon Ganymede, where the alien onslaught is in full force. The acclaimed atmosphere and gameplay mechanics of the original Shadowgrounds make a triumphant return armed with a totally new feature set!


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16th to 23rd June 2019
A relaxing week of workshops, yarns, creativity, trips, fun and much more with Fiona Morris…
The programme for June 2019 is now available. Fiona will be covering subjects such as knitted gloves, the use of multi coloured and indie dyed yarns and how to analyse the colour lengths to make "pooling patterns". There will also be two half day workshops on crochet. Stella will be back with her pop up yarn shop and there will be trips out to local places of interest.
The holiday takes place in the beautiful retreat of Le Vieux Monastere, a monastery dating back to the 12th century. Set in the sunny Charente Maritime between La Rochelle and Cognac this is a perfect setting for promoting creativity and a sense of well being. The workshops form part of an inclusive programme which provides a complete and relaxing holiday experience.
Guests are accommodated in our luxurious cottages, and meals consist of breakfast, lunch and dinner with wine included, except on excursions.
The cost of this holiday is £825 which includes accommodation, airport transfers, full board, all workshops and excursions.
The cost excludes travel to La Rochelle and single room supplement of £75.
The workshops and lectures will be conducted in English.
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Visit the website for full details: www.levieuxmonastere.com/knitting-holidays.html