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Our work Genio is helping to facilitate ambitious national programmes of reform by ensuring the voice of the person using health and social services is front and centre.
Impact Genio has a proven track record and expertise in facilitating complex system change resulting in improved services for over 8,500 people to date.
Working with the HSE to support the development of recovery-based, cost-effective services and a national initiative to develop opportunities for people with mental health difficulties to remain in, or to access, work in mainstream settings.
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Now that Labor Day is gone, it's time to think about fall and ways to transition your summer wardrobe into fall. But don't you worry, I have your back covered, just follow these simple rules:
- consider trenches and trench vests- these are by-far the easiest transitional pieces. Not only does it keep you warm, but also adds the touch of classy and feminism to any look. Ditch the old-school beige/tan this year and try one in denim !!
- go for satin- now is the time to pull out your satin clothing, before it starts to cling to your skin, owing to the winter static. Summer is too hot to be wearing satins and silks, but fall is the most desirable weather for experimenting with fabrics and silhouettes !!!
- think one-piece- honestly, as much as I am worried about the bathroom woes pertaining to this one-piece-closet-wonder jumpsuit, I am in love with the versatility of it. It is a closet staple and can be easily transitioned from day to night and weather to weather.
- go bold or go home - last but not the least, go bold with your lipstick: think dark burgundy, dark plum, rich shades of purple and reds too.
What are your rules for transitioning your summer wardrobe into fall ??
jumpsuit- Zara ( with collar piping, with thin shoulder straps )
heels- Kendall and Kylie ( gotta have this one and this one too )
Congratulations to Kristina of The Kontemporary, she is the featured blogger of the week.
Now it is your turn to show your favorite looks:
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so yesterday was a productive day for me; i finished my essay, caught up with friends, read some poetry (my poetry anthologies came), took photographs to alleviate the boredom, cycled to town before stuffing my face impulsively with macdonalds, went to a shakespeare film night... (so boring) and then spoke to my friend about our 'marital issues'... college married... brings so many problems.
i'm also a lot happier now; now that me and my friend are friends again, i feel that i can tackle more again. last week was a horribly emotional week, i do hate being emotional, i hardly ever am, but last week... oh ma gaaaah that was bad.
i've also kidnapped my friends glasses... so he can't get distracted when revising by doing exactly what i'm doing in the above photographs... i'm doing him a favour... honestly.
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Discussion: Weirdest K-Drama Posters?
A few months ago, an astute reader raised the question of favorite and least favorite posters, and why K-drama posters are so often bad. The question has been haunting me ever since. Why do fans have to put up with so many lousy publicity images? Will there ever be a good K-drama that also has … Read more


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When it comes to your comfort, chime in for this 8-inch king memory foam mattress. Its foam contours to your body delivering amazing support, pressure relief and comfort. The memory foam layer is supported by a thick layer of firm support foam. This helps reduce motion transfer so you and your partner can enjoy an undisturbed sleep. Plus, this mattress is made of hypoallergenic material, keeping dust mites, pollen, mold and pet dander out. This mattress arrives in a box for easy set up. Foundation/box spring available, sold separately.
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Blackwood Supply is a wholesale distributor selling to retail stores and distributors. In our 54,000 sq. ft. warehouse we carry over 9,000 items from 235 manufacturers. We also belong to a national buying group with 40 other wholesale distributors.
We will make you more competitive and profitable.
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Two-stage L&T plan to raise funds
Read more below
- Published 11.06.14
Mumbai, June 10: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) today sought shareholder approval to raise up to Rs 3,600 crore ($600 million) through the sale of shares to institutions.
The engineering and construction giant also plans to mobilise up to Rs 6,000 crore via debentures in this fiscal.
The company is seeking shareholder approval through a postal ballot for both the proposals.
L&T, which recently surprised the Street by posting better than expected numbers for the fourth quarter, told shareholders it needed capital for growing business. Internal generation of funds will partially meet the need, while debt-raising will be an option in addition to the sale of shares.
"It is thought prudent for the company to have enabling approvals to raise a part of the funding requirements for the said purpose," it said in a notice sent to shareholders.
L&T said the fund raising might be done through a mix of equity or equity related instruments. It may also opt for a QIP issue which will be less time consuming and more economical than other modes of raising capital.
The company said that its businesses, which includes heavy engineering and infrastructure projects, require sizeable investments and continuous expenditure, thereby prompting it to raise up to Rs 6,000 crore through the issue of debentures.
L&T is one among a number of companies who are interested in QIPs.
Reliance Communications Ltd (R-Com) is also mulling a QIP issue to raise up to $300 million, sources said. However, details could not be verified.
With foreign institutional investors (FIIs) showing strong interest in equities and the market flooded with liquidity, experts say more QIP issues are expected in the coming months.
The rising popularity of QIPs so far this fiscal is in contrast to the situation in the last financial year.
According to capital market tracker Prime Database, companies raised Rs 9,402 crore through QIPs in 2013-14, a fall of 13 per cent over the previous financial year. In 2009-10, companies raised a record Rs 43,968 crore.
Other companies that have come out with QIP issues include Yes Bank and Idea Cellular.
Yes Bank raised Rs 3,000 crore with a large part of the interest coming from FIIs. Other banks such as the IDBI Bank and Union Bank of India are planning to raise funds through the QIPs.


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Tile trim is used to cap the exposed edges of wall tile or separate floor tile from other types of flooring. It helps protect the edge of the tile from chipping or cracking and is sometimes referred to as tile edging trim. This trim is available in long strips and is made of aluminium, stainless steel or plastic. While metallic colours are more common, bright colours are also available, especially in plastic trims. Cutting tile trim can be a do-it-yourself project.
Place the tile trim inside a mitre box. A mitre box is a wooden box with two open ends and several channels cut into the sides of the box to allow you to cut at 45- and 90-degree angles.
Secure the tile trim against one side of the mitre box. Some mitre boxes have clamps that will hold the trim in place. If you do not have clamps, wedge a piece of scrap wood between the trim and the opposite side of the mitre box to hold it in place.
Cut the trim with a hacksaw, using the channels in the mitre box. If you are cutting the trim to accommodate for a corner, cut at a 45-degree angle so that the tile trim will fit neatly into the corner.
Remove the tile trim from the mitre box and continue installation.
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We are living in pretty liberal time right now. I would not say it is problem yet, but it could be in no time. For example, how many of you waited until you were twelve to finally make your account. For this reason is Facebook under pressure and I believe it is just right.
I know that young people are more and more mature even when they are younger. But Facebook is messy place. And some countries like Slovakia are going even beyond twelve-year line. Only sixteen-year-old and older will not need permit from parents.
This is new limit and Facebook will have to put reasonable effort in verifying actual parents. Tough place to be. But I think it won't work.


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Its been a while since I updated the status of the Sonora accordion rebuild, Ive been a bit busy with a repair on an old Frontalini and making some changes to my workshop. However, once I finally decided to take another look at the Sonora, I noticed some severe rusting on a large number of the reeds to such an extent that it renders the the entire job economically non-viable!
The rust has affected mainly the inner reeds on the blocks, but it looks like something quite corrosive has entered the grill probably something like a cola drink, leaving large areas of rust and very deep pitting (not disimilar to illustration). The cost to replace these reeds would far exceed the original cost of the box and so I have had to make the decision to scrap the project and maybe look for another donor instrument.


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One of the first Orientalists in Britain shares his long historical trajectory, from London to the Middle East to Princeton.
Lewis (Eastern Studies Emeritus/Princeton Univ.; The End of Modern History in the Middle East, 2011, etc.) was born in 1916 and is still astoundingly prolific and relevant, as demonstrated in recent bestsellers What Went Wrong? (2002) and The Crisis of Islam (2004). In episodic, wittily composed chapters, he addresses salient events in his career as a historian of the Near and Middle East—e.g., the process of learning numerous difficult languages and formative influences such as being born a nonreligious Jew in London. Enamored early on with exotic languages, he taught himself Italian and Hebrew, then at the University of London (his father wouldn't let his only child go to Oxford because "it was just a place where students spent all their time drinking and partying") he entered the relatively untried field of Oriental Studies and tackled Arabic. In this prewar era, his teachers followed a philological, textual approach, rather than historical. When he chose "the Eastern Question" in terms of the Ottoman Empire, he was encouraged to study the British, French, German and Russian documents, but not the Turkish. After the war, which Lewis spent with British intelligence doing decoding and translating work, he headed for Istanbul, determined to delve into the Ottoman archives, and emerged with an important early work, The Emergence of Modern Turkey (1961). In a lifelong pursuit of an unbiased and accurate historical method, he has often served as a kind of cultural diplomat, lecturing in America and translating for dignitaries, and he urges the guarding of one's "scholarly impartiality" and against prejudice. He writes frankly of his long tenure at Princeton, the dicey Israel-Palestinian crisis, the eclipse of secularism in the Muslim world and the "dangerous trend…of intellectual protectionism" advocated by Edward Said et al.
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These links will take you to web sites where you can download any of my books. The Amazon link will take you to the U.S. site, but my books are available in other non-U.S. Amazon sites. We indie authors have no feedback other than from you, the reader. We have no editor, copy editors, agents, assistants, patrons, and cannot afford professional editing services. If you enjoy reading something from one of us, please write a review on any of the websites you download our books from. It doesn't have to be a good review; we all can learn from our mistakes.
Even if you download any of my books and don't like it, I appreciate your interest. The books at the top of the list are the latests.
The Fireblade Publishers link below will take you to a page listing all my books, from which you can download any of them. You may have to scroll down a little bit to find me in their website.
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A ten year old blessed with a great intellect is also damned with tumors and deformities that make him an outcast. He tries to fit in a society that doesn't accept his deformed looks. In school, he plays dumb to hide his high IQ and intellect; he doesn't want another reason for people to see him as a freak. Little by little his deception falls apart, and finds himself seeing the word through his older brother's eyes, a brother who is sound of body but has the intellect of a vegetable. Trying to fit into a world that does not accept deviations from what is considered normality is not easy task, and the tragic events that follow make that desire for acceptance an impossibility.
People come across each other, more by necessity or happenstance than by desire, and the odd relationships they forge become obsessive, inappropriate, and murderous. A blue collar menagerie becomes entangled in webs of deceit, extortion, crime and unfulfilled desires. What seems to be unrelated stories tie into a common and unexpected finale where art imitates imperfect life.
This book started as disconnected short stories which were not supposed to ever been related to each other until one day it hit me that, wait, why not? There was a dark thread that seemed to connect them together, which would make sense as they came from the same mind. I threw the stories into the same pot and stirred until the book was done. Stick your own fork in it.
An American Tale review by: M. G. on Jan. 14, 2011
Just a short note to Thank You for the pleasure of reading your eBook, An American Tale. It is the first of what I believe will be many enjoyable ventures delving into your writings. I am an avid reader. To capture the attention & interest of my ADD riddled & distriminating brain is difficult. (though not fault of the many fine writers in existance). Your book kept me glued to every page turned for hours!! I look forward to devouring your other works. Many thanks again for sharing your takents!
An American Tale review by: Mitzi Yates on July 16
Not exactly a typical 'romance' novel but loved the drama and the ending. Some of the unfinished secondary stories could make their own spinoff tales.
A middle aged and lonely Melanie wakes up with no recollection of her past. Her lack of personal memories forces her to impersonate the old Melanie, a person who she now dislikes and cannot understand. The new Melanie proceeds to fool the world into thinking that nothing has changed while trying to recover her memories but also trying to reinvent herself as a new and improved person.
Without the emotional baggage of a life not lived to its full potential, of a life wasted in loneliness, Melanie embarks in a journey of self discovery and improvement while walking on a high wire where her past may come back to smash her new dreams and set her back into her former life. The old Melanie is lurking hidden in the shadows of her memory, refusing to come forward but never disappearing into oblivion.
Melanie review by: Mitzi Yates on July 16, 2011
A lovely story with a point of view not seen in my other (mainstream) reading. I see the defacto attempt of the author to show the two extremes of human nature-selfcenteredness and all giving-and the ultimate blend. This ultimate blend is what most of us want to be.
This is an imperfect love story between an imperfect man and woman that starts in the early eighties and goes nowhere because happy endings are not how real life works. Mistakes and misfortunes keep them apart until by chance they meet again twenty years later. Despite their emotional baggage, scars, and her reluctance and his doubts, they get together, wondering if they deserve a second chance.
Life challenges us with split second decisions that we have no time to ponder; it is just a do or don't do situation where the quick choice has consequences that affect the rest of one's life. These gut decisions haunt us forever but now and then we get that rare second chance to make things right, to take that gamble we refused before. There is no guarantee that the new choice will be correct but it is worth trying.
Snapshots of Modern Love review by: Mitzi Yates on July 16, 2011
For those of us of a certain age (over 40), this brought back the 80s in a real way. Loved it.
An Internet porn obsession drives a common family man into divorce, the horrors of incest, and a life he had no planned for. Exiled from his former world he escapes into oblivion until years later the daughter he had abused tracks him down. The young woman has her own addictions and troubles. Father, daughter and a revolver meet and destinies change.
This was a rather difficult book to write. At times I wasn't sure I could finish this manuscript, and long periods of time went that this project just sat unfinished and ready to be dropped. Despite all my self doubts and difficulties, I finished it, for better or for worse. This is not light reading; it is not erotic reading. I would think it is stark reading, like watching an autopsy.
Addiction review by: Kevin on Mar. 8, 2012
This is a fantastic novel. A little rough as far as the acts that take place? Yes, but the description says that doesn't it? If it sounds like something you couldn't read, it probably is. That's too bad though because it really is a hell of a story. The second half of the story particularly was excellent and the end was phenomenal.
Addiction review by: philo on Mar. 11, 2011
It's for real; how getting caught in the daily routine, a deviation can develop into immense suffering for our self and for others. Not an easy read, reality his hard and sickening. I couldn't stop before the last page at 4 AM, troubled, drained and hopefully wiser about human nature...
Five stars for the content, not the pleasure of reading...
Addiction review by: Rhonda-Leigh on Feb. 25, 2011
Wow! I just finished reading Addiction, I feel drained and in need of a shower maybe with some comet! I agree with Virginia it is indeed a gut wrenching real life horror, I found my self compelled to continue to the end of the story to find closure. This story indeed is not for the squeamish, but if your not afraid to be taken on a wild ride through a tormented persons life, then this book is a must read. I found the writing to be real as every word sank deep. This is a sad, sick, twisted and amazing story. It's defiantly a page turner. Thank you Mr. Rodriguez for sharing!
Addiction review by: Virginia Lynch on Jan. 04, 2011
Rating this book is hard, it is straight horror. Not scary ghost, goblins, or whodoneit killer horror. This is gut retching OMG real life horror. I thought it was about a married man who became addicted to porn on the web, it is so much than that. Yet, I could not put it down. I had to see how it ended. The writing was very conversational, like I was just "hanging out" and chatting with this guy. Occasionally this man rambling a bit, but that is just like real like. I wanted to understand why he ended up as he did. But there is no understanding. I was glad to hear (read) from another point of view later in the book. But, while I gave this book 5 stars I did so because the book is amazingly written and so distrubing I needed to know how it ended. But, under no conditions is this book meant for everyone. I am not even sure I should have read it. To be perfectly honest.
Addiction review by: Posted on the Sony Reader Store, January 05, 2011 by Jennifer, Atlantic City, NJ
A pretty shocking book. At times it had my stomach turning, but I suppose that's partly its purpose. Helps one to understand the horror behind pedophilia/pornography addiction. Gives insight into the inner feelings of the person who cannot help himself when it comes to his attraction/need to commit his disgusting sex acts. I feel that it is a good book but definitely is tough to read at times.
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Corona Lighting - CL-752B-AB - Antique Bronze Brass Single Head Path Light
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This Fixture is Custom Made and does not qualify for return or cancelation
- HOUSING: Corrosion Resistant Solid Brass.
- STEM: Solid brass pipe with ½" NPT on bottom.
- FINISH: AB-Antique Bronze. Natural toning process. AB finish will vary due to artistic process.
- LENS: Clear and heat resistant convex glass.
- SOCKET: Top grade fixed ceramic bi-pin socket, with lamp retension clip to securely hold lamp in place.
- LAMP: 12V, MR-16 halogen, 50W max
- WIRING: Fixture is prewired with a 18-2 SPT2-W direct burial cord. Wire connector available seperately.
- GASKET: Silicone gasket for water tight sealing
- KNUCKLE: Adjustable cast brass knuckle with thumb screw.
- MOUNTING: Standard injection molded spike with ½" NPT threaded female hub.
- Electrical Notes:
- Fixture is supplied with 20w MR-16 lamp.
Voltage ranges for fixture are:
- Halogen lamps: 11-12.5V
- LED lamps: 9-17V.
- Proper greasing and lubrication theaded parts is suggested for installation
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Amazon Unbox: What a Stupid Idea!September 8th, 2006
As tech writers were predicting in recent days, Amazon has jumped into the video download arena with something with the name "Unbox," where you can download both films and TV shows. It seems, on the surface, to be a neat idea, although other companies are already doing it. What's more, the fact that Amazon is a major presence in Internet sales ought to be a harbinger of good tidings for video buffs.
Supposedly thousands of movies are available for sale, priced from $7.99 to $14.99. If you've visited your favorite discount store lately, you'll see that this represents a modest discount over what you'd pay for a retail, boxed copy with all the extras, alternate endings and what-not. You can rent a copy for $3.99 and TV episodes will be $1.99, each.
But with all the hype, a few things are being forgotten about this new venture. The first, of course, is that Mac users need not apply, since it not only requires Windows Media Player, but uses Microsoft's digital rights management scheme, so you're stuck with Windows. All right, that's something you have to expect, since the chance of Apple licensing its digital rights management to Amazon are at the low end of zero.
But even forgetting that limitation, here's another, one far more serious: You can play it on a compatible PC or video playback device, but what about a DVD? Amazon's online instructions state: "You can store your downloaded files on a DVD or other removable computer storage device for the purpose of backup in the same format as the original files. However, any DVDs that you burn with Amazon Unbox files will not be readable by a DVD player." That's right. Amazon is offering DVD-quality content that you can't play on a regular DVD. Does that make sense to you?
The writers sucking up to Amazon so far are wondering how this will impact sales of physical DVDs, and whether brick-and-mortar retailers such as Wal-Mart might suffer. I'm more interested in how Amazon, which should know better, came up with such a lame-brained marketing scheme to begin with. I also wonder how many people are actually going to want to waste time download movies that are hobbled in this fashion, when they can buy a copy, even from Amazon, for just a few dollars more.
Now let's look ever-so-briefly at Apple's standing in all this.
Understand that nobody outside of Apple or its partners knows what sort of "Showtime" presentation you'll see next week when it meets the press to reveal its plans, except that it's clear that some sort of movie downloading service is part of the action. The question is not just the number of studios participating and how many titles are available, but whether you'll be getting a better deal than the existing videos available from iTunes.
Now, I can see paying the existing price of $1.99 for a TV show that's of VHS quality and watching it on a computer or iPod. But if it's going to involve near-DVD pricing, as many expect, I can't imagine that Steve Jobs would sign up for a deal that didn't include the ability to burn a DVD of that video that would play on a regular player.
I suppose one could argue that this is Amazon Unbox is still experimental venture, that they are testing the waters and may eventually find the most logical marketing scheme, particularly if they don't get a whole lot of customers right away. They may also be constrained in their contracts with the movie and TV companies, who don't seem to understand what people want to watch and how. They must imagine we all have Windows computers around, hooked up directly to our TVs, just waiting to watch the latest stuff downloaded from one site or another.
Whether it's the fault of the entertainment industry, or the retailer, or both, Amazon Unbox is not going to stop people from downloading videos from peer-to-peer networks. Lest we forget, you can copy the pirated stuff onto a DVD.
I also doubt that it'll make much of an impact compared to sales of the real thing, although I expect there will be a flurry of activity from folks who want to give it a chance and haven't considered its limitations.
As for me, even without the Windows-only issue looming large, I think the whole misguided venture out to be put out of its misery.
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2007 Summer Challenge Guidelines
Barbeques, Clam Bakes, Fourth of July Celebrations, Summer Birthdays, Picnics, Garden Fresh Vegetables, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Watermelon, Canteloupe, Ice Cream, Snow Cones, Lemonade, Iced Tea.
The choices of summer foods are endless. Let's celebrate them in a quilt!
The 2007 Summer Challenge was to design a quilt using a "Summer Foods" theme.
Any method of construction was acceptable (pieced/appliqued, hand/machine, quilted/tied). The quilt was to be no smaller than a 12" square and no larger than a 36" square.
Here are this year's dozen delicious designs:
1st - K Whelan - "Sunshine in Strawberry Patch"
2nd - I Sakaguchi
3rd - H & D Ryan-Howard - "Fenway Franks"
2007 Summer Challenge Quilts
2007 Summer Challenge Quilts
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WSOTM volume 14
01 JELLE KUIPER – NIET ROKERS In the 'early days' of mobile telephony, company managers tattered their brains about what kind of goodies they should make available to bind their customers to them. One of them came up with the idea of 'peptalks'. Thus, Pim, Jelle and I produced some, unknowningly that we would be … Continue reading


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How true are these sayings?
The increase in disease amongst people in Western Nations is a serious cause for concern. A contributing factor is the increase of degenerative disease caused by faulty nutrition.
How could this be? Consider this:
Recent research has highlighted the fact that there are many different possible levels of nutrition imbalance. You may eat what you regard as a healthy diet, but the question is, is it healthy for you?
The measure of the quality of our food is taken at two distinct levels: the macronutrient level and the micronutrient level.
Micronutrients are the vitamins, minerals, enzymes and cofactors that are necessary for the proper functioning of the body processes. They are found in fresh, natural, unprocessed food products and in good quality pill and liquid supplements. In many cases the body is able to metabolise these mironutrients from the elements of our food.
There are some micronutrients that the body is unable to make and these are called essential nutrients. For instance, our bodies are unable to manufacture vitamin C and we need a regular intake of this vital amine (vit - amin) from foods. Deficiencies in these micronutirnts lead to a varient of deficiency disorders, such as scurvy (vit C), rickets and osteoporosis (vit D) and iron deficiency anaemia.
Macronutrients are divided into three categories:
The amounts of these we require is determined by our metabolic type. For instance a 'protein type' requires a higher proportion of protein and fats than does a 'carbohydrate type'.
And furthermore, people with the same symptoms may have totally different imbalances. This is why allopathic treatments for, say, heart disease, whether they be from a GP or from a naturopath, work better for some people than for others. Ultimately, if only your symptoms are being treated, there's no guarantee that your body will ever regain full health.
So what can you do to make sure you have adequate nutrition?
The Metabolic Typing diet strives to address this; (see The Metabolic Typing Diet by William Wolcott and Trish Fahey). For the vast majority of people who consider themselves reasonably healthy this book is an excellent tool for maintaining your health and even taking it to a new level.
For those who have a few minor symptoms, like allergies or aches and pains, or the more worrying symptoms of degenerative diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, etc, an in-depth analysis of your metabolic type at Well Healed will assist you in re-establishing balance in your body at the cellular level and ultimately achieving optimal health.
Here are some excellent suggestion to get you started in the meantime:
1. Buy fresh, organic food as much as you can. Grow your own fruits and vegetables in organically fertilised soils. Eat only unprocessed foods. Ensure you buy your fresh produce from a store that has a high turnover of these goods.
2. Get educated. Research or seek information on lifestyle changes.
3. A diligent farmer gives his herds and flocks a 'salt lick' made of several essential minerals. We also need to ensure that our intake of minerals is adequate. And antioxidants are necessary to help us mop up the free radicals that cause damage to our cells, resulting in disease. Therefore we must supplement our diets with the highest quality nutritional products. For more information contact us.
Combining good nutrition with a powerful envisioning method is a worthwhile option.
Check out this article from MindValleyAcademy about Evisioning Meditation.
Eleven amazing superfoods to pump up your health
(NaturalNews) Much has been said about superfoods in the past, and people are often confused about which ones are best to include in their daily diets. There are a lot of these foods with varying benefits to improve general health and well-being. Certain illnesses are also known to be prevented by eating these foods. What is common among these foods is that they contain more antioxidants than other kinds of foods. Learning what these foods are, how to eat them in safe amounts and what they can do for the body is the best way for people to start including them in their diets.
The following are 11 amazing superfoods and some important details about them:
1. Blueberries
Blueberries are highly packed with antioxidants, fiber and vitamin C. Its health benefits include normalization of bowel movement, lowering of cholesterol and blood sugar level control. This fruit has also been found to prevent the onset of cancer, asthma, arthritis, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and other neurological diseases related to aging.
Having a bag of blueberries as a refrigerator staple provides a steady supply of this fruit for use in different foods, including yogurt, fruit salads and porridges. They can also be added to bakery items such as cakes, cinnamon rolls and croissants.
A handful of blueberry fruits would be sufficient for one day.
2. Broccoli
Broccoli's nutritional components include fiber, calcium, folic acid and vitamins K and C. Vitamin C is a powerful agent against cancer, while vitamin K keeps the blood healthy. Fiber cleans the stomach, and calcium keeps the bones strong. Lastly, folic acid promotes normal development of babies inside the wombs of pregnant mothers.
Broccoli is a great addition to mixed veggie dishes. Stir fry these veggies for a few minutes and then consume right afterwards. Broccoli can also be eaten raw with low-fat dips or hummus. A cup a day of cooked or raw broccoli is adequate.
3. Black Tea
Black tea has a high antioxidant content. This morning and afternoon treat is able to prevent cancer, lower blood pressure and inhibit the development of osteoporosis. It can also lower the risk for stroke and heart diseases and increase fluid levels inside the body. Black tea is under investigation for the possibility that it can protect skin from sunlight.
Brew tea for about three minutes. Sugar and a wedge of lime or lemon can be added to the tea. There is no limit to tea consumption.
4. Spinach
Spinach has folate, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin K and protein. It is known to keep the memory sharp and the heart strong.
Spinach is a flexible food to enjoy raw in salads or mixed in pasta sauces and other dishes. A cup of spinach a day provides ample supply of vitamins and minerals.
5. Walnuts
Among all nuts, walnuts have the most antioxidant content. They are also rich with polyunsaturated fats, omega-3 oils, vitamin E and plant serums. These help prevent cancer, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes and depression.
It is common to eat shelled walnuts as is, but they can also be crushed or ground to be included in salads, meals and desserts. Eating eight walnuts in a single day is good enough to stock up on these nutrients.
6. Edamame
Green Soy beans; Edamame is a good source of plant-based protein, fiber and antioxidants. This legume is good for controlling risk levels of cardiovascular diseases, lowering blood cholesterol levels and inhibiting cancer development.
Just boil it and sprinkle it with lemon and sea salt. It could also be used as a replacement for chickpeas in the traditional dish called hummus. Half a cup of edamame can provide the consumer about 9 g of fiber, 11 g of protein, 120 calories and some quantity of antioxidants. [Just make sure your Edamame is Organic as most of the world's soy is now GE/GMO]
7. Bananas
The ubiquitous bananas are great sources of vitamin B6, potassium, carbohydrates and antioxidants. Their direct health benefits are increased supply of energy to the body, elimination of free radicals, protection of cells, lowering risks of heart diseases and certain types of cancer, lowering blood pressure and the promotion and maintenance of good health for hair and skin.
Peel and consume them raw. There's no limit for consuming bananas, but don't eat them unripe or overripe.
8. Brazil Nuts
These nuts are good sources of fiber, minerals, essential vitamins and selenium. Brazil nuts are good for Alzheimer's, depression and cancer.
These nuts are commonly mixed with cereals or salad dressing. Consume up to three nuts a day or less if there are fat-rich foods in the diet.
9. Kiwi Fruit
Kiwi is nutritionally dense with large quantities of vitamin A, vitamin E, fiber, potassium and antioxidants. It neutralizes free radicals effectively and lowers the risk of inflammation, colon cancer and asthma. The fruit can also correct platelet hyperactivity and lower triglyceride levels.
Eating a kiwi a day is recommended.
10. Flaxseed
These tiny seeds contain antioxidants, B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseed, the only plant source of omega-3, is a brain food and is a good fighter against cancer.
Flaxseed is mixed with pasta sauces and salad dressing. In the morning, it can be added to a cup of yogurt or a bowl of cereals. Two teaspoons of flaxseed a day is able to deliver its health benefits. Just make sure to chew the seeds finely in your mouth for easy absorption of nutrients.
11. Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and contains a higher content of antioxidants compared to many fruit juices. This is known to enhance the flow of blood to the brain and is known to improve one's mood.
Eating chunks of dark chocolate as a mid-afternoon snack or using it in baked goods is a common way of consuming this food. Two squares of dark chocolate a day is considered safe. [Dark, means 70+ % Cocoa in the chocolate. We use "Green& Blacks 85%", available from many supermarkets in NZ]
Getting good nutrition and avoiding diseases is not impossible. Combining good diets with a healthy lifestyle and spiritual soundness will result in a better life.
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David Moyes Joins UKIP
Human tragedy David Moyes has admitted that he can't get enough negative attention and now plans to join far right comedy outfit UKIP.
In an exclusive interview with EPL Wire, Moyes refuted claims he had assaulted a young man in a wine bar, but did admit to dressing his wife in a burka and then kicking her up the arse.
He said: "There have been a lots of spurious snash written about me over the last year, and I have to say, I've loved every fucking minute of it.
"However, the only fud who's getting more attention than me is Nigel Farage. That's why, when the cops gave me one phone call, he's the guy I turned to.
"In fact it turns out that most of the police support UKIP and were more than happy to help. Apparently having a poor academic background and an inherent need to control others is exactly what a backward, fear mongering, shit stirring little party like UKIP want.
A spokesperson for UKIP denied they are on the verge of signing Marouane Fellaini before the next general election.
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Harry Steinman
At the age of 18, Harry started a 5-year adventure to explore Southeast Asia and India. He has studied Eastern medicine and the art of yoga throughout his travels with the hopes of one day opening a holistic wellness and yoga center in North America. He's a lifelong learner and has the desire to share his findings with the rest of the world.


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Fabulous light and open 2018 transitional home in coveted, walkable Devonshire! Beautiful neutral palette, high ceilings, excellent floor plan and generous room sizes. Downstairs features study, formal dining room, wine display closet, spacious kitchen which opens to breakfast area and den, guestroom with bath and utility room. The charming covered patio with fireplace extends the entertaining spaces. Upstairs, the master has a luxurious spa-l
Broker : Briggs Freeman Sotheby's Int'l
Agent : Penny Cook
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Wholesale Blueberries
Bear Fruit Berries provides blueberries to the wholesale market. We also can provide deliveries; prices relative to volume. Occasionally we can provide delivery to a small volume customer whose proximity is nearby other customers to keep the costs down. Feel free to email or call with questions.
Bear Fruit Farms is known for the quality and sweetness of their berries. Our wholesale berries will always be 100% hand-picked. No machine can be as discriminating as the human hand and eye.


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Add a Little Splash For Fun
Bring your next party from ordinary to extraordinary with the Wet/Dry Combo from Busy Bee! This unit offers many activities, and the best part? It can be used wet or dry! When the sun is shining, attach your garden hose to the top of the slide and get the party going! When the weather is not so great, have no fear! The slide can be used dry as well! There are many features in this bounce house, including a 15x15 jumping area, obstacle area, and 2 basketball hoops! Click below to see a virtual tour of this unit. We also offer this jumper with all of our themed banners; choose anything from Frozen, to Cars, to God Bless America! Don't miss out on the opportunity to have the best party around with Busy Bee!


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Around Stranda we have many old mountainfarms only accessible thru the fjord, either by boat or as we like – by kayak.
We start the day in Stranda were we go thru the safety around the kayaks and how to behave in the water. Our kayaks is stable tandem kayaks that are and good to paddle. We meet up in the small harbour in Stranda and start our trip in the fjord from here. This is the start of what further in will be the Geiranger fjord. We paddle along the steep sides of the fjord shaped by the glaciers during the iceage.
There good chances to get to see parts of the wildlife in the region during this trip, with eagles, porpoise and otters.
When we reach Smogeneset we put the kayaks to shore and change over to hiking boots. From here we follow the old trail up to the mountainfarms of Smoge overlooking Sunnylvsfjorden. This farms have been in use ever since the viking age.
Up at the mountain farm we will enjoy our lunch while the guide tell you all the stories about the mountain farms. The trip starts at 08.00 in Stranda and we will be back around 17.00.
Important info:
Demanding – This trip is a full day out on the fjord. A good fitness level is preferable on this trip.
Remember that you need a insurance that covers kayaking and hiking in mountain terrain.
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Alien Big Cats
Through out the UK there have been for many years reported sightings of mysterious large black cats roaming our country side. The term alien refers to alien to our landscape
Even on our own door step in Cambridgeshire and other areas of East Anglia there have been reported sightings of this elusive animal roaming the flat landscape of the fen lands
In 1994 a large black feline animal was caught on video camera in the vicinity of Cottenham, Cambridge. The animal often described as the size of a Labrador dog was noticed sitting at the edge of the field and was recorded for 2minutes before it moved off. Several experts have studied the video footage and reached the conclusion that the animal was more likely a black leopard or dark puma.
The Cambridge big cat which was nicknamed the `Fen Tiger` has been sighted by many witnesses over the last twenty years or more. Research by the British Big Cat Society would indicate reports of sightings around Cottenham,Fowlmere,Impington,Wicken,Soham and Ely.
There have been several reports of large cat like animals seen on or crossing the roads at night by passing motorists. These animals are by nature nocturnal and would avoid human contact wandering the flat Fenland landscape under the cover of darkness to avoid detection
ref: Banks,G. `The Fen Tiger...a natural mystery`. The British Big Cat Society http://www.britishbigcats.org/ (accessed 7th October 2002)
Readers Reports
Amanda from Cambridgeshire
I was interested in the 'fen tiger' info. My Dad saw one about 12 years ago - also in Swavesey. He was in the doctors surgery and the room of the senior GP looks out onto fields. He saw this creature literally at the end of the surgery garden and swore - which caused the doctor to look. It was definitely a big cat, but not the usual black one in the reports - this was a sandy colour. They called the police and the policeman who came out managed to get some prints from the mud. The doctor obtained copies of the prints and matched them in a book to a mountain lion. The police reported back that the prints were definitely from a big cat, but there was nothing they could do unless it was seen again and could be tracked.
Matt from Cambridgeshire
It was at 2.30am in the morning and it was also raining lightly, I was travelling from Ely on the A142 towards Sutton as I approached Witcham toll garage, I noticed a dark shape in the road ahead, just coming in to view within the range of my headlamps., crossing the road from right to left.
There were no other vehicles on the road and as it become aware of my lights, it slowly turned its head and looked, it's eyes caught the light of my headlamps and were yellow in colour. It did not bolt off as you would expect a startled cat to do, instead just turned away and carried on walking in to the bushes, very cool...
I stopped my car quickly (lucky no-one was behind me) slammed my hazards on and looked in to the fields with only moonlight to see with, but didn't see it again. I believe it was the size of a large dog, it could easily be a puma or similar.
Good to be one of the few (or many) that have seen one, excellent.
If you have had a sighting of these big cats in the area we would like to hear from you.


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The title itself is enough to tell you that e-commerce has reached new levels. Not only are there online stores where you can fulfill your shopping needs, but in today's world, there are many e-commerce businesses that are run through very popular social media apps like Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, especially when it comes to shopping for clothing and accessories.
If you're a jewelry junkie and are constantly looking for new stores that sell amazing pieces of jewelry, then here are 5 Instagram handles you need to follow if you want to add more to your collection.
1. FashionPoliceIndia
You can get a versatile collection of jewelry. From statement pieces to boho and desi designs, they have an amazing collection. Plus point, they're all reasonably priced.
What to look for: Their Afghani/mirror jewel collection.
Side note: They also sell other products like clothing, shoes, and other accessories.
2. Jhumkas_Junction
If boho jewelry is what you're looking for, do browse this handle's collection. They even the perfect piece of jewelry to complete your desi look
What to look for: jhumkas, mirror work necklaces
3. Jhumkagali
COMBO 1 – "BLACK N BLUE AFGHANI" BUY 2 PAIR OF AFGHANI JUST FOR Rs. 250/- – FREE SHIPPING #earringshop #earringlovers #earrings #earring #instashop #instashopping #jg #fashionearrings #fashionstyle #trendy #trendyearrings #germansilver #germansilverearrings #oxidised #oxidisedsilver #jhumka #indianearring #makeinindia #ghungroo #ghungroosaccessories #chandlerriggs #afghaniearrings #afghanicollection #shippinganywhereinindia #freeshipping #earringaddict #crazyforearrings #makeyourowncollection #jhumkagali #danglers
This collection of jhumkas is just amazing and more amazing is the price. You can a pair for under Rs.400. If you're under a budget, these earrings are such a steal.
What to look for: Afghani designs
4. Its_mississippi_earrings
The best part about their jewelry is that they're made with pure gems and metal. Their jewlery is also hallmarked, which means that they sell jewelry that is pure sterling silver. Plus, they are very elegant and beautiful.
What to look for: Gemstone studded pieces
5. Instacrochetearrings
This is the perfect Instagram store if you want to add a pop of colour with the help of jewelry. The USP about these earrings are that they are handmade aka crocheted. They're also paired with various jewelry findings like mirror works and gunghroos.
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Closing the Digital Divide: 5 Ways to Get Free Internet Access
Photo by Superfem
Today is Blog Action Day and this year's focus is on poverty. As the techy type, I'll be focusing on how the intersections of technology and poverty. But be sure to catch the many other angles of poverty covered today on TreeHugger. Check the end of the post for links to all our Blog Action Day posts.
Only about 62% of US households have computers. Only about 54% have high speed Internet access. And of people who don't have a high school diploma or GED, Internet usage sits at about 15.5%.
In an age where job postings, social services, unemployment assistance and other government services have been digitized, lacking the access and ability to use the Internet can be a significant disadvantage.
So we gathered up a few ways that people who can't afford the Internet are able to gain access and utilize the resources available online. If you don't have a computer
Most local libraries offer computer labs with free Internet access. Many times there is a use limit of 30 or 60 minutes. But for many libraries, though, there is unlimited access.
Community and youth centers sometimes have free computer labs for pubic use. Additionally, some local non-profit organizations centered around outreach for low-income people and families will have computers available with free Internet access for connecting with job opportunities, training and social services.
If you have a computer
If you have a laptop, you can head off to a Wi-Fi hotspot, usually at cafes, parks, near libraries, universities and college campuses and hotels. It'd be nice to be able to sidle up to any lamppost, but often you can grab a bench near the hotspot so you don't have to buy a coffee to use the connection, making it truly free. The Wi-Fi Hot Spot List is a directory letting you know where you'll be able to snag free access.
Getting free Internet is pretty easy – much easier if you have access to the Internet in the first place. So you might need to use a free Wi-Fi spot to check out these additional resources.
There are still a wide range of companies that provide free Internet connections. NetZero provides up to 10 hours a month of free Internet, and All Free ISP connects people with various free Internet service providers in their areas. Free Internet is a global website with connections to providers in 50 countries.
In a Pinch
Public Web Stations works to set up free computer stations in areas that have suffered natural disasters, such as after Hurricane Katrina. They help to connect people to the online resources they need to get through the aftermath.
More on Internet Connections:
Solar Wi-Fi To Bring Internet to Developing Countries
Solar Powered WiFi Repeater
Solar-powered Wi-Fi Lampposts
More on Blog Action Day 2008:
Fuel Poverty in UK, Government Faces Court Action VIDEO
Four Argentinean Design Projects Helping those in Need
British PM Putting Unemployed To Work Insulating Attics
Five Poverty-Fighting Clean Water Projects and Designs
Apple Day at Roots and Shoots


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I wonder what learning looked like before the Internet. There are the obvious scenarios that come to mind; a woman in a poodle skirt in a library. A family gathered around the living room radio cupping their ears in anticipation. A tall man with slicked back hair nodding emphatically to a stern but wise professor pointing a stick to a board. Well, that's what I imagine.
But what about before that? My imagination seems to cap out around 1950, for some reason. Let me ask the Internet, because my guesses now seem less and less useful for this exercise. Oh Good! There's an infographic! You've probably already noticed it.
Ignoring the obvious product placement, it paints a handy timeline (albeit simplified) for how learning has evolved. My take: it seems people became monks or nuns (European Culture), worked for political office (Chinese culture), and/or had an apprenticeship (mostly all cultures).
However, these opportunities were not available to everyone. For the populace at large, learning happened through oral tradition from the community and through one's immediate social circle.
So, before the Internet popped up and wowed us all with instantaneous and ubiquitous access to information, my hypothesis of how people learned is simple: they didn't.
For most of human history, the public has been uneducated by today's standards. The cognitive ability was there, but the barrier to information was nearly insurmountable. Mostly, people relegated learning to whenever they could find someone who would answer whatever they chose to ask. The rest of the time they'd just be on their grind.
While there are many ways that the Internet has revolutionized the way we learn, it is still an incredibly new phenomenon, and is ever evolving into infinite complexity. I want to take a fine tooth comb and ask some questions about how technology shapes us in little ways.
It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.
― Arthur Conan Doyle, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
We notice big things as a society, but the smaller things tend to "slip through the cracks", right beneath our noses and straight on past our cerebral cortices. Without proper critique, we may never realize the value of the little things until they are lost.
One little thing I wish to preserve (by means of blogging about it right here on the Internet) is the art of asking people questions.
I prefer to ask people my questions rather than ask the Internet. I fear this preference is now taboo, and I worry about what this means for the future of learning.
Case in Point: Let Me Google That for You. If you've never heard of this website, you should know it is one of the snarkiest tools the Internet has ever created. The premise is simple: someone asks a (seemingly) stupid question, and in response they receive a link that takes them to a site that Googles their question. It is the Internet equivalent of this dog's response to whatever its human said or did:
For those of you who can't waste 9 seconds on a dog vid, I think this quote of the video sums it up pretty well: "It's more than a sigh. Like notes of citrus and the earthy taste of soil only a trained tongue can detect in wine, buried somewhere in that sigh is a slight undercurrent of sarcasm. It's the passive-aggressive attitude in another form." Charming, right? But that's only for the more enterprising among us. It is not uncommon for people to simply say "idk, Google it" and that's that.
There is this bias that going "straight to the source" is somehow the absolute where knowledge is concerned. This "source" may have the answers, but this bias of techno-culture misses the point of the sacred motivation behind asking questions. Often we are looking to gain much more than an answer, or something else entirely.
Sometimes we ask in order to understand our confusion. Sometimes we ask because we want a certain individual's opinion. Other times, we ask a question in order to start a conversation about a certain topic in such a way that no one feels attacked and all parties are enriched by the dialogue that occurs
As iron sharpens iron, so people can improve each other
It seems this adage is no longer useful in our current understanding of learning.
The internet is a marketplace, and everything that lives there was paid for by someone who wants you to see it. If our primary source of learning is the Internet, then the information we are granted access to will always be limited to what other people (often the people with the most money, i.e. large corporations) want us to see.
If our primary source of learning is the network of our social circle, then we gain two distinct advantages: the first advantage is that we can learn on our terms, in a natural and welcoming environment; the second is that we do not have to wade through other, dubious influences (see previous article) that we may not be able to account for in our quest for answers.
If you like what you read, feel free to share. Basic Rules: Be civil. We are all people and deserve respect. That's a hard and fast rule, by the way, it is not optional. Other than that, anything goes.


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Don't be fazed by the use of beets in these deliciously rich, moist little cupcakes. Beets are naturally sweet, full of nutrients, and a perfect partner for the rich chocolate. The Chocolate Beet Cupcakes themselves are dairy free, and the smooth, delicious frosting is a lighter alternative to the usual butter cream. Made with rich bakers chocolate and creamy 2% Greek yogurt, the frosting tastes totally decadent — a chocoholic's delight.
1. Preheat the oven to 350. Line a standard muffin tray with 12 cupcake liners.
2. Puree the 2 boiled beets with the dates until smooth. Set aside.
3. Bring 1 cup of water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Set a small heat-proof bowl over it. It should fit over the pan without touching the water. Place the chocolate in the bowl, stirring occasionally until it melts.
4. While the chocolate is melting, in a medium bowl, combine the flours, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, egg and oil for 2 minutes, until light and foamy. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
5. To the egg mixture, add the melted chocolate, pureed beet mixture and half of the flour mixture. Beat until well blended. Beat in the remaining flour, then fold in the grated raw beets.
6. Fill the cupcake liners with the batter to ¾ full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the muffin tray.
7. While the cupcakes are baking, make the frosting. Bring 1 cup of water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Set a small heatproof bowl over it, without it touching the water. Place the chocolate in the bowl, stirring occasionally until it melts.
8. In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt with the superfine sugar. Add the melted chocolate. Mix with a spatula until well blended. Let sit in the refrigerator until ready to use. When the cupcakes are cool, ice each one with a heaping tablespoon of frosting.
Looking for more beet recipe ideas? Watch our Beet Recipes Slideshow.
Ann's Tips and Tricks
To make superfine sugar, just whiz regular granulated sugar in a food processor or coffee grinder until it turns to powder.
For the frosting, if you use semi-sweet chocolate, you will need less sugar. Taste as you go adjusting to the desired sweetness.
Eat all sweets in moderation – a little goes a long way. It's best not to make them a habit, just have them as an occasional treat.
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How Your Small Business Can Beat Your Biggest Corporate Competitor
What is more important to customers than low price? Kevin Nunley shares the secret all small businesses can use to get and keep more customers.
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Management Lessons from a Car Wash Guy
Find out how asking customers for improvement suggestions can have a dramatic effect on your business. Learn how to ask and respond to customer feedback for maximum results. Article by Jeff Mowatt, author of the Influence with Ease® series.


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One day when I was on my way to work. At this time I was working 11:30am to 8:00pm. I was tripping 🙂 An airplane on the interstate was just not real. So we caught up with it. Not sure what kind it is.
Here is another view a little closer. This is in Walnut Creek California. I just thought I would share this with you. I hope you liked it. By the way if you know what kind of plane this is I would love to know.
Thank you for taking to time to read my blog. Have an awesome day 🙂
Love Lady Beth


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South Africa Horse Riding & Volunteer Experience
2-4 weeks from $2,626 (was $2,676)
Trip Highlights
- Stay on a beautiful country estate in the heart of the Mpumalanga province in South Africa
- Take part in schooling, riding lessons, hacks, and events as part of your daily routine
- Improve your horsemanship skills and stable management and learn about medical care and treatment
- Help organise and take part in horse shows and events
- Visit different community initiatives to help educate the children at local schools and learning centres
- Go on an incredible three-day excursion with 4 game drives to the Songimvelo Game Reserve.
Trip Summary
Become a more proficient and well-rounded rider with a horse riding experience like no other. Spending between two and four weeks living and working in the grounds of a beautiful country estate in the South African Highlands, you'll get hands-on training from the experts and spend the majority of your time in the saddle. While you'll have a number of daily duties to carry out, the emphasis on this programme is fun, so you'll get to try out an abundance of activities, from riding the trails and improving your show jumping techniques, to abseiling, zip-lining, and fly-fishing. You'll get to visit the local community and help with educational initiatives, help out on the estate, as well as go on a brilliant three-day panoramic excursion that includes a game drives in the Songimvelo Game Reserve.
Interested and want to find out more? Download more trip information and detailed itinerary HERE!
What to expect at the project
Set among 1,000 hectares of the stunning Mpumalanga province, just outside the small town of Dullstroom, you'll be staying within the beautiful grounds of a country estate, where you'll be working with the resident horses and local community to promote animal welfare as well as improve your own riding skills and learn more about the local environment.
You'll get to spend your days working with a team of wonderful, dedicated people and some incredible horses as you improve your horsemanship skills with numerous lessons, hacks, and events, as well as taking schooling sessions and learn about stable management and horse medical care and treatment, as well as getting involved with site agriculture and maintenance. You'll spend the majority of your time within the grounds of the country estate, but you'll also have the opportunity to get out into the community and help to support the local children.
There are lots of fun activities to take part in both on and off site, including learning about birds of prey at a nearby rehabilitation centre, fly-fishing, zip-lining, abseiling. You'll also have a magical (included) excursion through the Mpumalanga region with to Songimvelo Game Reserve where you'll get 4 included game drives that will take your breath away. You'll also have the opportunity to try out clay pigeon shooting, toboggan mountain sliding, white water rafting, quad biking, spa packages, and mini break options at an additional cost.
Day in the life
You'll typically begin each day with a quick morning snack and hot drink at 7:30am before heading to the stable yards to feed, groom , and turn the horses out before sitting down to breakfast. The majority of your day will be filled with riding lessons and schooling sessions as well as hacks and trail riding, and a whole heap of other horsey activities. We'll stop for lunch halfway through the day and enjoy an hour of free time before returning to the yard for more horsing around for the rest of the day!
You'll also get the chance to learn more about other areas of the estate, including agricultural work, and assisting at the resort – from cattle herding to sheep shearing, and helping out with horse shows and assisting with trail rides with resort guests.
Typical daily tasks may involve:
- Feeding and grooming the horses
- Stable management
- Helping out at the stud farm
- Improving your own horsemanship skills
- Learning about horse medical care and treatment
- Backing and training young horses
- Taking lessons in dressage, show jumping, and cross country
- Schooling
- Going out on hacks and advanced trail rides
- Helping to organise events and shows
- Patrolling and maintaining fencing and boundaries
During your stay, you'll also get to take part in the estate's community interaction programme, which takes place two or three times a week and will give you the opportunity to help out at the local school, learning centre, and teaching the community about animal welfare. You might get involved with maintaining and repairing school buildings and classrooms, or spend time with the children, helping them with their homework or giving them basic tutoring in English, Maths, and computer literacy, or joining in with sports events, and helping to educate the community on animal welfare and assist with riding lessons.
Please note that all activities, inclusions and itineraries are subject to change.
Purpose and aim of the programme and how do you benefit the programme
The activities available on the estate are yours to choose from as you like, with the point of this programme being to improve your horsemanship skills and offer you new horse riding experiences. As the itinerary is pretty flexible outside of main duties, you're free to tailor your own perfect package, to ensure you get the most out of your time in South Africa. You'll get to learn new skills and try different activities, work with experts, and get a real feel for life on a South African estate. You'll also gain an insight into the lives of those in the local community and an understanding of the importance of education and community support. Our team of experts will be on hand at all times to encourage and support you, making sure you have the best time in a safe environment.
This programme is suited to enthusiastic horse riders: beginners and advanced riders alike, who are looking for the opportunity to improve their horsemanship skills. As well as spending copious amounts of time onsite with the estate's beautiful horses, you'll get to work on your stable management skills, learn about medical care and treatment, and take part in the planning and organising of events and shows. you'll have regular riding lessons and get to go out on exciting trails and fast-paced hacks, as well as refining your show jumping and dressage techniques and learning to drive a carriage. Your confidence and riding ability goes hand-in-hand, and if you're looking to grow both, this is the programme to achieve exactly that.
- Return airport transfers from OR Tambo International Airport
- All accommodation during your stay, including accommodation on excursion
- 3 meals a day at the resort, including excursion meals
- Laundry service once a week
- Transfers to and from all activities in and around the resort
- Transfer once a week to town for shopping
- Game drives on Songimvelo Game Reserve excursion.
- Unlimited horse riding lessons and equestrian activities
- Community volunteering at the community programme
- Free Wi-Fi access
- 24/7 emergency support
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas
- Soft drinks and alcohol
- Additional activities or social events
All your accommodation is included in this programme, even during the panoramic excursion, where you'll spend two nights in the Sabie Valley. The majority of your time will be spent onsite at the country estate, where your accommodation will comprise of a beautiful modern furnished volunteer house, each unit sleeps a maximum of 4 volunteers. You'll have access to all common areas in the house, from the communal lounge to the outdoor decked area complete with barbecue and fireplace. There's an included laundry service once a week, and you'll have access to free Wi-fi for the duration of your stay. You'll also have access to the estate's heated swimming pool as well as a load of fun activities and things to do onsite, from abseiling to fly-fishing.
You'll be provided with three meals a day during your stay (excluding your first and last days on the estate where you'll receive dinner on the first day and breakfast on the last day with additional meals at your own cost). Breakfast will mainly consist of yoghurts, fruit, cereals, toast, jams, juice, tea and coffee, lunch will be made up of toasted or fresh sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, and salads, and dinners will include a mix of hearty South African food, from stews and braais (barbecues), to pasta dishes, vegetables, and salads.
Tea, coffee, and juice are provided during meal times but all other drinks and refreshments will need to be purchased at your own cost. Snacks and drinks can be purchased onsite, but you'll also be driven into town to shop for groceries and souvenirs once a week. Vegetarian and other dietary options are happily catered for, but please let us know at time of booking whether you have any special dietary requirements.
You should arrange your flight to South Africa to arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) before 5:00pm on your programme start date You'll be met at the airport by the friendly programme staff, who will take you to your onsite accommodation. Please arrange your flights to depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport after 1:00pm on your programme end date.
Minimum age for this trip is 18 years, and maximum is 30 years.
Volunteer Numbers
The number of volunteers on this programme can vary between 1 and 5 at any time. The volunteer programme will go ahead with just one volunteer, so it is possible that you may be the only volunteer at any given time.
Weight Restrictions
Participants should weigh no more than 95kg in order to join this programme due to animal welfare regulations at the programme and participants should have some basic riding experience.
UK nationals don't require a visa to enter South Africa for stays of up to 3 months. You should ensure that your passport will still be in date for six months after your return. All visa information is subject to change and you should consult the nearest High Commission or Embassy for the most up to date information.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)
An enhanced DBS check is required for this programme. If you do not hold a certificate dated within 12 months of your programme start date, please contact us as we can help you arrange the DBS check for an extra fee.
Do I Need Any Vaccinations?
The game reserve is set within a malaria-free region in South Africa, but we're not qualified to offer you medical advice, so you should visit your GP well ahead of time to find out what inoculations you might need. Remember to tell them exactly where you're travelling to as vaccination and medication requirements vary between different regions. You'll also need to make sure you have enough of any prescribed medication to see you through the duration of your trip.
Do I Need To Be An Experienced Horse Rider To Take Part In This Programme?
The work you'll be carrying out with the horses will be quite involved and hands-on, and although beginners are welcome and you will have the opportunity to take as many riding lessons as you like, you should have some experience of horse riding to make the most of your trip.
How Much Spending Money Do I Need?
Depending on the length of your stay in South Africa, you'll need between £100-£200 spending money to cover extra drinks, snacks, souvenirs and general shopping. There are lots of extra activities available for you to choose from throughout your stay, in addition to the included programme activities, these activities vary in cost between R150-R500 (approx £15-35) per activity.
What's The Average Group Size?
The number of volunteers varies depending on the time of year, the group size is generally between 1 and 5.
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