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My jaw dropped when I came across MamaFoo's blog post! "We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks…" I gasped as I read her beautiful words, since this song, Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler, has always been part of my twin flame journey. In fact, the lyrics have as much haunted me as they have uplifted me the past 13 year. Just like MamaFoo, my twin flame also gave me this song… It became "our song".
God and Goddess truly are in music – and one of the ways in which me and my twin have always shared and communicated through space and time is music. In addition to this, we have often spoken and written to each other in lyrics, hidden (more or less) in our conversations or emails. This has allowed us to communicate feelings, fears and thoughts without coming straight out and saying things that circumstances or our own fears of rejection would not allow – confessions of love bubbling just under the surface…
The message of the song as so beautifully described by MamaFoo is exactly the message twin flames consciously and unconsciously have been telling each other for a long time now: "you are not alone.. turn around bright eyes, open your mind.. unleash your consciousness.. leave the old ways behind and see your loving self who carries the female or male energy of you being there. With open arms."
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I used a large variety of Tula Pink fabric from different lines to complete my foundation pieced butterfly. I love doing rainbow patterns with Tula Pink! I choose to do black for my background instead of white to really make my colors pop and I think it worked out well. I did simple straight line quilting radiating from the butterfly, similar to the sample quilt for this project.
I must say that the pattern went together super easily! I was a little concerned because there are a few thick spots which can sometimes be hard to line up properly but I had no problems! I diffidently recommend this pattern for a quick project that feels very rewarding. I pieced the butterfly one weekend, did the background the next weekend, and then spent an extra day quilting and binding. Im already coinciding making a second one in a different color way! Now I just need to find this beauty a home!


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Boston Made: Arts and Crafts Jewelry and Metalwork at the Museum of Fine Arts
The International Arts and Crafts movement spurred a renaissance of hand craftsmanship in Boston at the turn of the twentieth century. The city emerged as a vibrant jewelry-making and metalworking community. The movement is characterized by works featuring bold color, gemstones, enamels, and history-inspired designs. Boston Made showcases more than 75 works—including jewelry, tableware, decorative accessories, and more. Perhaps the designs of this noted movement will inspire your designs today?Find out more »
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Built in 1949 by Philip Johnson, who lived in the house until his death in 2005, the Glass House is best understood as a pavilion for viewing the surrounding landscape. Tour this unique home and its galleries. Ticket prices range from $25 for a one-hour tour to $250 for a private, three-hour tour. The Glass House, New Canaan, CT, 203-594-9884 Click here for details.Find out more »
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We had a fun last week before break! My middle son, Sam who's home from college, helped out with a few projects. We read and wrote about polar bears, made gifts for you, built shelves for elves, and enjoyed a last day before break with hot chocolate centers and some holiday movies and popcorn in the afternoon. I want to thank you for all your support the first half of this year. I hope you all enjoy the time with your families and friends the next couple of weeks.
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Having attended last year's NYC Wine & Food Festival, what can people expect?
"It's everything from wine tastings and pairings to demos and late-night parties. I went to the Burger Bash last year, where Katie Lee took it all."
What are you going to serve at Chelsea After Dark?
"It could be anything from Italian-Mexican fusion to some crazy pasta choices to some finger food. We really haven't come up with the menu. But if you are the guy who is going to kick off the New York Wine and Food Fest, you better bring your guns. And when I say bring the guns, I don't mean those kind of guns. You can't start the Super Bowl without fireworks."
Let's focus on one dish that you could see yourself making?
"You go to these events and often don't get enough substance. I'm a big pasta fan, so I think the chipotle penne pasta with shrimp and Louisiana hot links could work. Something in the spicy, creamy, fusion category. That would go over well!"
I just checked ticket availability today.
The $280 Guy Fieri Package is SOLD OUT.
The $95 Chelsea Market After Dark, presented by the Food Network, hosted by Guy Fieri and Sandra Lee is SOLD OUT.
The $35 Culinary Demonstrations hosted by Guy Fieri are SOLD OUT.
The Book Signings at the Norwegian Cruise Line Welcome Center (Saturday) are complimentary, but only available to those who have tickets to at least one of the Festival's events. Guy Fieri is scheduled to sign books at 6:00 p.m. More book signing info here.
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Niagara Falls, Ont. - Veterinarians from across Canada gathered in Niagara Falls, ON at the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Summit on July 7, 2016 to discuss the growing concern about antibiotic resistance in both veterinary and human medicine, and the new reality it creates for the veterinary profession: the need for increased oversight of antibiotic use in animals.
In 2015, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced Health Canada's Veterinary Drugs Directorate would introduce new federal regulations requiring veterinary oversight of antibiotics used in food animals, including those administered in feed or water. The changes are anticipated for the end of 2017.


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COLUMBUS — Miami County Sheriff's Office has adopted and fully implemented the new state standards recently established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board as part of the state's efforts to strengthen community and police relations.
The agency joins several law enforcement agencies who recently became certified by meeting standards for the use of force, including deadly force, and agency recruitment and hiring. The standards are the first of their kind in Ohio and were developed by the 12-member collaborative in August 2015.
The state has partnered with the Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association and the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police to help certify Ohio's nearly 1,000 law enforcement agencies on a process to ensure that they are in compliance with Ohio's new standards.
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Now we are in December, the true stars of the garden are evergreen shrubs and trees, and those which have interesting bark, stems, or berries. These can take centre stage and provide colour and interest throughout the bleakest months.
Pyracanthas and Cotoneasters are laden with berries for the birds in vivid scarlets and oranges, and a most unusual variety of evergreen Cotoneaster, called 'Rothschildianus', bears berries that look like miniature yellowish pears, which show up beautifully against the dark green foliage. These last well into the season, as birds prefer red-coloured berries most of all. Conifers are at their best, in shades of green, blue and gold, and for brilliantly coloured stems, varieties of dogwood are hard to beat. My own favourite is 'Midwinter Fire', which literally does glow, especially when planted where sunlight can shine through the stems.
With Christmas in mind, tradition has it that we should have holly and ivy in the house, so why not plant those and have them to hand for Christmas arrangements. Hollies usually need both male and female plants to produce berries, but a good self-fertile one is 'J C van Tol'; easy to grow and with leaves that have few spines. As native ivy is rather rampant, the best types to try are the dwarfer varieties, which tend to have more interestingly-shaped leaves or gold/silver variegation. Try 'Goldheart', 'Goldchild', 'Green Ripple', or 'Sagittifolia'.
Melton in Bloom volunteers will be having a well-deserved break over the Christmas period, but it will be all systems go as soon as the holidays are over. As usual for this time of year, we entered the Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary's Church, and our photo shows volunteers with our Woodland Walk-themed natural tree, dressed with lots of hand-decorated cones, leaves and dried flower heads. I would like to thank everyone involved with Melton in Bloom for all their hard work and support. Long may it continue, and from all of us to all of you – a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year for 2017.


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'The New Energy Era'
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"Some 300 million people occupied the Planet at the time of Christ and the number only doubled over the next seventeen centuries. People lived on whatever their particular region could support. Their energy came mainly from their own muscles. Then came coal followed by oil and gas which provided new abundant and cheap sources of energy allowing the population to expand ten-fold. Every manufactured item includes embedded energy. But these are finite natural resources formed in the geological past and therefore subject to depletion : for every gallon of oil used, one less remains. Production naturally expands as new finds are made but then passes a peak and declines.
Although critical public information on oil production and discovery is unreliable, the evidence suggests that the peak of world production has now been passed, being accompanied by a surge in prices with adverse economic and financial consequences. A debate rages as to the precise date of peak but misses the point when what matters of the vision of the long decline on the other side of it. It is time to prepare for the Second Half of the Oil Age, which now dawns. The transition is a time of great tension, already characterised by revolts and revolutions around the world. People need to be better informed so that they can understand that the new circumstances are imposed by Nature. They could then react positively to plan their lives to meet what unfolds.
One idea is the Oil Depletion Protocol, a resolution for which has been passed in the Portuguese Parliament. It provides that countries shall cut their consumption to match world depletion rate, currently running at about two percent a year. It would help countries prepare in an orderly manner and lead to a fairer distribution."
Colin J. Campbell, 15th of June, 2011.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Account Director or a Senior Account Manager looking to make a step up into a brilliantly dynamic role in an independent award winning global design agency offering the ideal candidate a key role, working on global consumer and corporate projects.
Due to growth in the business this creative agency are seeking an Account Director with a positive attitude, who is happy to get stuck in with business development!
As a new Account Director you will work across a multi sector portfolio ranging from Large FMCG brands to well-known corporate brands to luxury hotel groups.
The role offers the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, manage a close knit team, as well as the opportunity for full involvement in processes from strategy, briefing through to implementation.
Not only does this agency offer the new Account Director the exposure to a wide breadth of autonomy and responsibility; but in return the right candidate will have the ability to work closely with an award winning Creative team!
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There are about 175 named techniques within chiropractic. They all share some philosophy and ideas, but they also differ in many ways. Chiropractic is most definitely a science, years of schooling, decades of research, and millions of patient visits prove that point. That said, it is just as much an art, truly. No two Chiropractors approach their patient in exactly the same way. After almost a decade of clinical experience, and as much study, I have a basic framework of the technique that called to me,Sacro Occipital Technique, but I also have thousands of hours of study outside of that, as well as the unique individuals who were attracted to my clinic. What I would say is that all Chiropractors who are effective have one thing in common. We believe the power to heal comes from the individual. We are merely creating a path for the body to heal. An adjustment is about more than unsticking a stuck vertebrae. An adjustment is a way to communicate with the bodies nervous system, to allow motion to happen wether it had been lacking, and to decrease it where it is too mobile. It is about decreasing pain and increasing strength and range of motion. Most importantly it is about allowing the body to function optimally, so that it can heal, and allowing the nervous system to run smoothly and without distraction. Motion is life, from the tiniest vessel in our body, from the smallest reaction in our cells, to the movement of our legs to run, our arms to reach, our lungs to breathe, our mouth to sing,or our mind to think. The tools that a chiropractor has are infinite, the adjustment is a term used to define what we do, but that's like saying phone is for talking, have you used your phone lately? There are so many ways to adjust, depending on the joint, the spine, the jaw, the ankle, the elbow, all require different approaches and technique, but the intent is the same, to restore optimal function. If you want to function optimally, see your chiropractor.
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Although this post was made just a tad over one year ago, the same truth holds today. As a participant in Dr. Matt's amazing life work, I completely believe in his knowledge and skill. He thinks really quickly and is quite attuned to the language of the body. After years of chronic (as in daily, relentless, frustrating, agonizing) pain, Matt was the first person able to provide lasting relief. The pain was rooted somewhere deep beneath the bones and muscles. Physical therapists, massage therapists, other chiropractors, MDs, all couldn't get the pain to subside. Matt did. Now, working in collaboration with both Matt and an acupuncturist, I am still pain free. Thank you Shadow, and thank you Matt!!!
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Mark Andreessen knows technology. As a co-founder of Netscape, he brought the Inter- net to the masses. He was an early investor in Twitter and has advised younger
tech CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg and
Mark Pincus and their respective companies, Facebook and Zynga.
So, when Andreessen makes predictions about technology, wise people —
like, say, lawyers — should pay attention.
In an op-ed for the Wall Street Jour-nal in 2011 titled, "Software is Eatingthe World," Andreessen argued thattechnology, particularly software, isspurring a shift that will remake many, ifnot most, major industries in the UnitedStates economy. He wrote:More and more major businessesand industries are being run on soft-ware and delivered as online ser-vices — from movies to agricultureto national defense . . . Over the next10 years, I expect many more indus-tries to be disrupted by software . . .
He added: "Companies in every industry need to assume that a software
revolution is coming" (emphasis added).
Law should not be excluded from
Andreessen's statement. Exactly how
technology will change the practice of
law is debatable, but few argue that technology will not alter the profession.
In a nod to this fact, the AmericanBar Association recently revised Com-ment 8 to the Model Rule of ProfessionalConduct 1. 1 to include the obligation to"keep abreast of changes in the law andits practice, including the benefits andrisks associated with relevant technol-ogy . . ." in the attorney's duty of compe-Pharmaceuticals, along with startupsand other companies. Law firm custom-ers include Wilson Sonsini, Fenwick &West, Orrick, Morgan Lewis, and manyothers, from boutiques to AmLaw 100.
With nearly $11 million in venture
funding and a head-start on the competition, Lex Machina has significant
room to grow. Watch whether and how
Lex Machina is able to provide similar
services for legal litigation specialties
outside intellectual property.
( www.goclio.com)
Clio is a cloud-based practice management solution. Through it, a lawyer
can access cases, documents, bills, and
invoices remotely. Clio also integrates
with many applications that lawyers
use, including most email providers —
Google Apps, Dropbox, and Xero. Clio
bills itself as a "productivity solution"
helping lawyers save time by putting everything practitioners need in one place.
Beyond that, Clio just raised $17.9 million in venture capital, so the company
seems primed to lead others in the relatively crowded market for legal practice
management technologies.
( www.avvo.com)
While initially best known for its lawyer
rankings, Avvo's business has evolved
significantly since it began seven years
ago. Central to its site is a robust question-and-answer forum in which lawyers answer users' questions about the
law and legal issues. The Avvo forum
is an "inbound marketing" juggernaut
for lawyers and, as such, has become a
ready source of good referrals in many
practice areas. It is also a prime spot to
advertise, providing attorneys an opportunity to market directly to end users who come to Avvo's site to submit a
question about, or for information on, a
specific legal issue.
Beyond the question-and-answer forum on their website, Avvo offers "Avvo
Ignite." Launched in late 2012, Avvo
Ignite is a suite of marketing tools designed to give lawyers insight on marketing effectiveness. It also provides
client relationship management (or
CRM) functionality to assist lawyers in
identifying, cultivating, and managing
prospective and existing clients. As a
tence (emphasis added).
So far, Comment 8 has only been
formally adopted in Massachusetts
and Pennsylvania. However, even in
states in which lawyers may not be
obligated to keep up on technology —
including, for the present, Washington
— the comment suggests that lawyers
cannot rely on technological incompetence as an excuse for inefficiency,
poor lawyer-client communication, or
similar failings.
In order to both help Washington's
lawyers see and understand the changing landscape of legal technology and to
aid in efforts to stay competent (at least
as competence is defined by the ABA),
quick descriptions below provide examples of legal technology companies and
tools. The examples are grouped into
three categories: tools and companies
to know about, companies and tools to
watch, and legal technology companies
to follow whose tools currently under development in Washington state.
Lex Machina
( www.lexmachina.com)
Lex Machina provides legal analytics on intellectual property litigation
for law firms and in-house counsel. It
analyzes publicly available data from
sources such as PACER, the individual websites of all 94 federal district
courts, the United States Patent and
Trademark Office site, and others. Lex
Machina provides key insights regarding the success of a specific client or
legal argument, both individually and
with a given judge. It allows lawyers
to begin to predict the behaviors and
outcomes that different legal strategies
may produce. Corporate customers include Microsoft, Yahoo!, eBay, and Shire
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When Your Little One Has Been Sick for a Long Time
Winter can be tough for babies. Not only are the days long and cold but, because of their brand new immune systems, babies often wind up sick at least a few times throughout the winter months.
While a cough that comes and goes, a little croup, and a runny nose that seems to have been present since October can be pretty normal, sometimes a baby gets sick at the beginning of the winter and just can't seem to get better. If your little one has been sick, draggy, and just not themselves for a long time, longer than you feel they should be, check out the tips below for how to deal.
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Take notes
While you know that it feels like it's been forever since your little one got that cough, knowing the specifics is really helpful for doctors. Take notes on when a new symptom starts, how long it lasts, if it gets better or worse throughout the day, and if it seems to be associated with any specific activities, places or foods. Keeping a simple daily journal about how your little one is doing can make it easier to tell your doctor the specifics of what's been going on.
Figure out what's normal and what's not
As a parent, it's hard to see your baby in any sort of pain. Sometimes though, as hard as it is to see your baby suffer, something they're experiencing can be pretty normal. Check in with your child's pediatrician by phone if you're wondering if the symptoms your babe is experiencing are normal or cause for concern.
Visit your regular doctor
A pediatrician will almost always recommend you bring your baby in if you're feeling worried. While it can be important not to over-visit the pediatrician (waiting in a germy waiting room can actually make your baby sicker) checking in with your doctor will help establish whether baby's symptoms are normal or whether they're going on for longer then they should be.
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Seek a second opinion
If you still have concerns after visiting your child's regular doctor, or if you feel like they're not taking your concerns seriously, don't hesitate to seek a second opinion. You can see a second opinion by checking in with another pediatrician at your regular practice or getting an appointment with a specialist.
Be open to resting
Sometimes, getting better might take some serious rest. Even if it means opting out of fun activities, consider seriously minimizing your schedule to include only the absolute must-do activities and keeping baby at home, and resting whenever else you can.


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What's in a name? Enough to hold a referendum on it. Thus, some 1.8 million voters in the Republic of Macedonia were asked on Sunday, September 30, to cast a vote on their country's name. The question on the ballot: "Are you in favor of European Union and NATO membership by accepting the agreement between the Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Greece?" The accord in question is known as the Prespa Agreement, provisionally signed by the Greek and Macedonian prime ministers earlier this year. In it, Macedonia agrees to change its name to "the Republic of North Macedonia." The change holds the potential to end a decades-long deadlock between the two countries over Macedonia's name, language, and national identity—and also over competing interpretations of history. For Macedonia in particular, the stakes are high: resolving the dispute would allow it to join NATO and, further down the line, smooth the way for its accession to the European Union.
But with more than 97 percent of the votes counted, it looks as if the referendum did little to settle the matter. Roughly 94 percent of the votes were cast in favor of the Prespa Agreement (and thus in support of the name-change), but turnout stood at a dismal 37 percent. As such, the referendum is only consultative, not binding, and the wrangling over the country's future continues.
Since Macedonia seceded peacefully from Yugoslavia in late 1991, a majority of UN members have recognized it under its constitutional name, the Republic of Macedonia, a name largely unchanged since 1944. However, Greece objected to the name, arguing that it implied a territorial claim on its own northern province of Macedonia. The two countries reached an agreement to allow Macedonia to join international organizations using its official UN designation, "The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia." Yet when Macedonia sought to join NATO under that name in 2008, Greece blocked its accession anyway. The International Court of Justice in the Hague ruled that Greece's position breached international
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Welcome to my blog. This blog consists of information, stories, and tips to help in the fight of human trafficking. It is estimated that close to 30 million men, women and children are slaves in the human trafficking pandemic. Human trafficking takes the form of labor trafficking and sex trafficking. As many as half of these numbers are children as modern day slaves. It is true that slavery is abolished in almost every nation around the world. However, there are more slaves today than at any other time in our world history, including our American history with the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. The only countries in the world that do not have any documented cases of human trafficking are Greenland and Iceland. Human trafficking is not just happening in countries half-way around the world; in fact, America is deep within the sex trade, with foreign AND domestic sex trafficking happening on our soil. Our own children in the United States fall victim to sex trafficking, as early as age 13. The statistics are staggering! I will post some of these on my statistics page coming soon.
So, what can I do to help? With these numbers, how can I even begin? We will discuss this and many more things in the weeks and months to come: signs to look out for, how to get involved, agencies and non-profit organizations to help combat human trafficking, and even more about modern day slavery as a whole. The more you know, the better equipped you are to fight this. And we all must do our part. It is time to stop turning a blind eye to the horrors of human trafficking, particularly when it comes to our children. Will you help? Please consider subscribing to this blog to educate yourself and your family, neighbors, and friends. Also, follow us on Twitter at truefreedomkidz. Thanks for joining the fight!


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I've learned over the years that money is not made in the stock market through stock appreciation but rather dividends and distributions. One must learn not to invest in equities for gains but for quarterly payments. Holding equities in your portfolio that generate cash is ideal. Warren Buffett loves holding good companies that can continue to produce large amounts of cash over time. This is why most of the investments he has held give him 10% plus in dividends a year. Seth Klarman also invests for cash flow. He seems to park his money in equities that have high dividend yields,produce large amounts of cash flow,or have a large portfolio of royalty assets. In conclusion, buy stocks not because they may appreciate in value but because they may produce more free cash flow over time and have strong dividend or distribution yields. Then you could care less about the day to day movements of the stock market.
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One More Revival
"Sodom's sins were pride, gluttony, and laziness, while the poor and needy suffered outside her door. She was proud and committed detestable sins, so I wiped her out, as you have seen." —Ezekiel 16:49–50
After reading this devotional from Pastor Greg Laurie a few days ago, I knew that I had to share with you all as well. This is a something all of us know in our heart of hearts but no one except for the Christians are speaking out on it and are being persecuted for speaking the truth.
Billy Graham recalls a time when his wife Ruth, commenting on the downward spiral of morality in our nation, exclaimed, "If God doesn't punish America, He'll have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah."
Sodom was once a great power in her day—a city-state, a dominant force. But God judged her. He identifies her sins in Jeremiah 23:14: "But now I see that the prophets of Jerusalem are even worse! They commit adultery and love dishonesty. They encourage those who are doing evil so that no one turns away from their sins. These prophets are as wicked as the people of Sodom and Gomorrah once were."
They commit adultery and love dishonesty. They encourage those who are doing evil. . . . We live in a time in our nation when right is wrong and wrong is right. Everything is upside down.
God gives another assessment of the sins of Sodom in the book of Ezekiel: "Sodom's sins were pride, gluttony, and laziness, while the poor and needy suffered outside her door" (16:49).
Pride . . . gluttony . . . laziness. . . . Think of our nation and the sense of entitlement. Everyone expects to be entertained. I am reminded of the famous statement by the Roman satirist Juvenal as he spoke of Rome and her decline: "The people that once bestowed commands, consulships, legions, and all else, now concerns itself no more, and longs eagerly for just two things—bread and circuses!"
It seems to me that is what America is like today: "Entertain us. It's all about us."
I believe that our nation has two choices before us: One is judgment. The other is revival. Judgment is coming, that is clear. But my prayer is there will be at least one more revival before this happens.


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Thanks to a diabetes class which included actual hands-on cooking, I was introduced to this fabulous recipe. Trust me, a fork full of this spaghetti squash and zucchini and you won't even notice you're not eating carb-heavy pasta. I'm not much of a cook, so I grabbed a jar of Prego heart healthy spaghetti sauce. They used something similar in the class so I don't feel bad. If you want to make your own sauce, have at it. The class also used walnuts which gave it a nice crunchiness.
If you don't focus too hard, I think it makes a great spaghetti substitute. Pasta loving diabetics meet the spaghetti squash. Hope it's a match made in heaven. Good eating!


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"All I know is how to defend and protect," says Tatts, clearly referring to his former Navy job. Everyone's crying as Tatts seems to have got a defence lawyer to compose the perfect apology. He does stuff to get back in her good graces: driving, washing the dishes. Teacher isn't happy and warns him if he breaks his promise and gets nasty again, she'll be heartbroken, as it'll be over.
They do some portrait paintings on a windy beach and it seems v awks and Teacher starts painting his face as a bit of an attack and he cops it good-heartedly.
Am feeling sorry for Radio Girl and Fashion Designer cos she says she's a shallow party girl and it seems she can't really commit cos she's been hurt before. Fashion Designer is lovely and sweet and suddenly I want them to be together forever. But still have reservations, as he doesn't really like Pinky, her teddy. She doesn't want him to move in straight away, probably cos she needs a break from all the sex. He's very upset and says if she doesn't want to, that's sad. But surely they could live separately for a bit and then move in together?
Tatts' family goes on about how he's so immature and they're glad Teacher has been a good influence. But does she always want to be the Adult? She loves his fun side, but it could get tedious being the main grown-up. He gets drunk with his navy mates and gets a random tattoo, crucially the night before Decision Night. A psychologist expert chimes in that he's self-sabotaging cos he feels he's not good enough/afraid of getting hurt etc. He's only 26, so of course he's immature. Teacher says she can't trust him on his drunk nights out. He's not that shocking really, pretty normal for a 26-yr-old. The dinner party angst freaked me out, though. I think he needs some post-navy debriefing. Seeing the bodies of refugees — women and kids drowning — would have had a big effect.
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At Ardmore Animal Hospital, we know how important quality pet care is to our clients' and their pets. As we continue to provide excellent veterinary care to you and your pets, we also want to share our current vet promotions that are available at our animal hospital. Our vet promotions may be ongoing for students and military members or may be for a limited time. Make sure to check back frequently to see if we've added any additional vet promotions to our page.
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Inductee — Bill Nixon
Bill Nixon
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Birthplace: Plymouth, IN
Since 1971 Plymouth had known only one head baseball coach until his 1999 retirement. In the 28 years at the helm his teams amassed 714 wins and 309 losses. Included in that tremendous success were 18 Sectional Championships, 6 Regional Championships, and 16 Conference Titles. Prior to becoming the mentor at Plymouth he spent five seasons as the coach at Knightstown High School where he won another 84 and lost 40 to bring Bills overall record to 795-349 which places him number two in ;the state of Indiana in total baseball victories and ranks him number ten in the nation in baseball wins.
In addition to his baseball duties he spent eight seasons as head football coach and eleven years as an assistant football coach compiling a record of 65-21 with four Conference Titles and in 1977 was the IHSAA Class AA state champions with a perfect 13-0 record. He was recognized by his alma mater, Ball State, in 1976 and 1977 as Ball State Coach of the Year and in 1978 coached ;the North Football All Stars.
Since he also coached the North in the baseball All Star he is the only coach in Indiana history to coach All Star games in two different sports.
The baseball field at Plymouth is named after him, Nixon Field. The 25th IHSBCA All Star games were held at Plymouth in 1999 and Bill, along with a stellar committee from the Plymouth area, put on the finest All Star Series to date.
In 1999 Ball State University recognized him as the alumni Coach of the Year. He is the only graduate of BSU to be named coach of the year in two sports. He was also named Indiana Coach of the Year by the NFCA.
From 1986 to the 2000 Bill was the Athletic Director at Plymouth High School.
Bill and his wife Sibyl make their home in Lake Wales, Florida 8 months of the year and return to Indiana during the summer months.


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Once you have received notice from the Neptune Municipal Court of your court date, it is critical to take action in defending your refusal or drunk driving charge.
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A Wedding Open Day is being held this Saturday 29 September at Western House Hotel at Ayr Racecourse with the award-winning venue set to be seen in all its glory.
Three times voted Scottish Wedding Hotel of the Year since it opened in 2005, the four-star hotel is one of the must-have wedding locations for brides and grooms all over the country.
General Manager Malcolm Balish and his team will be on hand to discuss all the various wedding packages on offer, and tours of the hotel will be conducted by senior members of staff when the luxury Bridal Suite and other rooms will be shown.
Award-winning Executive Chef Donald McInnes and his team of chefs will prepare canapés and discuss the various wedding menus, and there will also be light refreshments available.
In addition there will also be on the day booking incentives and there will be a draw on the day for people attending with the prize of dinner for two.
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Now, with startups, people often talk about how important culture is. But every startup is different, and even if you're a serial entrepreneur, a new startup isn't guaranteed to to have a culture in place right away.
That's why some say you should have multiple people involved with the interview process. That will allow folks to give a better approximation of what the company's beliefs are, its vibe is and so forth. That said, don't delay in making your hiring decision or stretch the process out. I've also heard of companies flying people in for an all-day interview where they meet everybody and basically simulate a day of work.
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I'm not sure what the conventional wisdom on such things are, but I'm inclined to think there should be a limit on how much work and potential inconvenience you can impose upon someone without compensation. Yes, the interview itself is an honor, but that doesn't pay the bills. And, yes, you, as the company, wants the best possible person, but sometimes people can hire you.
"Sometimes it's worth hiring someone with a little less experience," says Michael Hourigan, marketing manager at Shoeboxed.com, "if
they seem like they would mesh really well with the rest of the team."
This, oddly enough, echoes something I've heard in my comedy circles about casting: Talent can come later, but there's no substitute for enthusiasm. If you have a really talented person who thinks they have nothing left to learn, they'll slow everyone else down in time. But if the reverse is true? Someone who's enthusiastic but not extremely skilled? They may slow folks down at first, but in time simply crush it through osmosis.
Before you get to that hire, though, "Please don't use inexperienced interviewers, especially if you are interviewing someone senior with extensive experience," says Stacey Hawley, a career and leadership development coach and executive compensation specialist. "In other words, don't send in a 25-year-old to interview a 55-year-old if the 25-year-old can't speak the same language and relate."
We've covered a lot of ground here and certainly this isn't comprehensive about everything job interview-related, but hopefully this has given you something to think about or, at the very least, be aware of. I'll let Mike Perez, CEO of HighRank Websites, take it to the hoop with one final thought for you: "Don't be fake, be yourself."
David Wolinsky is a freelance writer and a lifelong Chicagoan. In addition to currently serving as IFC's comedy, film, and TV blogger, he's also a comedy-writing instructor for Second City and an adjunct professor in DePaul's College of Computing and Digital Media. (He also co-runs a blog behind the DePaul class, DIY Game Dev.) He was the Chicago city editor for The Onion A.V. Club where he provided in-depth daily coverage of this city's bustling arts/entertainment scene for half a decade. His first career aspirations were to be a game-show host.


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Lloyd Park's moated island will once again be taken over by a passionate brigade of food and drink producers, urban growers and local organisations exploring ways to cultivate a closer connection with nature and community in the city.
Join us in Appetite Food Market for Food Demonstrations & Workshops between 1pm-5pm on Saturday & Sunday
In 2018 the development and delivery of Fellowship Island is led by the participants of the first Creative Citizen Fellowship: Auntie Maureen, Charlotte Major, Jessica Hudlsey & Laura Kerry. The Creative Citizen Fellowships have been supported by a grant from Arts Council England and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Weekend recap in pictures!
We had a relaxed weekend just did a lot of hanging out! It was so good to just not have any plans!
Friday Night we watched Ferdinand and it was such a cute movie!!
Friday night Hunter and Cody camped out in the living room on the couches so this I how they looked Saturday morning.. plus Brinley who snuck in for the picture! :)
Lakers won the game! This is Hunter's best bud Miller!
And Sunday we did a lot of nothing it was great!
Happy beginning of the week friends!!
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DOUGLAS COUNTY -- Kristin Kasinskas was at home Thursday evening when someone pounded on the door. When she opened it, her neighbor was standing next to a skinny girl with unkempt hair and oversized shoes.
"This is Jayme Closs!" the neighbor said, according to an account Kasinskas gave to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "Call 911!"
With those words, the frantic search for Jayme ended 87 days after she vanished on October 15, the same night her parents were found dead in their home near Barron, northwestern Wisconsin. She was found Thursday in the Wisconsin town of Gordon -- about 70 miles north of where she was last seen.
As the stunned neighbors stood at the door, Jayme did not say a word.
She asked a dog walker for help
The neighbor was walking her dog when Jayme approached and asked for help, according to Kasinskas, a local teacher.
The woman was so unnerved, she did not want to be identified, the Star Tribune reported. She told the paper that when Jayme walked up to her, she immediately knew who she was.
They rushed to the nearest home, which happened to be that of Kasinskas. As they waited for authorities, Jayme declined food and water, and instead met the family's puppy.
"I honestly still think I'm dreaming right now. It was like I was seeing a ghost," her husband, Peter Kasinskas, told the paper.
Authorities said Jayme was located shortly before 5 p.m., and a suspect arrested 10 minutes later.
Good news after a day of rumors
Jayme was taken to the hospital after she was found, her aunt Sue Allard said.
"Oh my gosh," Allard told CNN affiliate WCCO between sobs. "There was rumors earlier today, and I prayed and prayed and they come to not be true. And I just shut myself totally down. I thought today was going to be the day, and then I find out two hours later that she's found and I just cannot believe this."
Jayme's cousin, Seara Closs, shared her relief on social media.
"She is alive and on her way home from the bottom of my heart thank you all for the help!" she posted on Facebook. "I can never repay each and everyone one of you for posting and sharing and contributing to the search of my cousin Jayme Closs!"
No more details were immediately available. Authorities planned a news conference Friday morning.
Mysterious 911 call
Since Jayme disappeared, authorities have said they believe she's in danger. Her parents, James and Denise Closs, were found shot dead in their home the same night she went missing.
Investigators say a mysterious 911 call led deputies to discover the bodies. When the dispatcher called the number back, a voice mail greeting indicated the phone belonged to Denise Closs. The log does not say who made the 911 call, but the dispatcher heard yelling in the background.
Police arrived to find the door kicked in but no one was there. Investigators said they believed Jayme was at home during the shooting.
Months of search parties
For months, thousands of people joined search parties as investigators received thousands of tips. The FBI offered a cash reward for information on her whereabouts, and authorities urged hunters in the area to be on the lookout for clues.
The searches and thousands of tips had not yielded any clues before Thursday. But Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said they never got tired of looking for Jayme.
"We promised to bring Jayme home and tonight we get to fulfill that promise. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU!," Fitzgerald said in a statement. "This case has been very trying on the family so please respect their privacy and we reunite them later tonight."
He also thanked the Douglas County Sheriff's Department, which responded to the scene when Jayme was found, and other law enforcement agencies that helped in the search.
Barron is 90 miles east of Minneapolis.


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Transition Planning: It's Never Too Early To Start
This is the third in a series of articles about transition planning. This article focuses on students in middle school. It is never too early to plan for transition to adult life. Preparing a young person for transition to adulthood is a gradual process stretching over several years. You may find the "transition roadmap" for middle school helpful in starting the journey: http://flfcic.fmhi.usf.edu/docs/FCIC_Employment_Roadmap.pdf
Involve your child in activities that foster self-respect and self-esteem, and enable gradually increasing independence. This may include participating in extracurricular activities that build on your child's strengths and interests, such as playing an instrument in the band, auditioning for a play, or getting involved in 4-H. Assign specific tasks at home, and require that the tasks are done thoroughly and on time. Have your child join you in community activities that help others, such as cutting coupons for an elderly neighbor, cheering on friends competing in a marathon, or reading to a young child.
Take your child into the community, and point out occupations and the tasks and responsibilities of the persons doing those jobs. Encourage your child to talk about the occupation he/she might like to do as an adult. Highlight your child's strengths and gifts. Expose your child to experts with similar strengths and gifts, such as attending a symphony concert for a budding musician.
In middle school, your child should become more involved in developing the goals on his/her IEP, and in self-assessing progress over time. Creating personal ownership of the IEP is a foundational base in developing your child's self-determination skills. By the time your child is a 9th grader, he/she should be attending his/her IEP meeting, and possibly even chairing the meeting by grade 11 or 12. Did you know that a diploma option must be chosen in 9th grade (as per the new state statute)? Your child should be an active participant in making this important decision. More about that in the next article about transition…..


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By Lisa Capobianco
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Southington officials joined forces with members of the STEPS Youth Council last week to brainstorm ideas on how to combat vandalism and theft after various incidents occurred in town.
During an open community forum, Town Councilor Dawn Miceli, Town Manager Garry Brumback and Police Chief John Daly, along with YMCA Executive Director John Myers, STEPS Coordinator Kelly Leppard and members of the Youth Council explored different ways to handle vandalism and theft in Southington. State Representative Dave Zoni also joined the discussion.
Miceli decided to organize the forum after various incidents occurred in town, including the ice rink which was vandalized twice and the stealing of benches along the Rails to Trails as well as one on the Plantsville green. When vandals hit the ice rink, they ripped off Styrofoam covers and parts of panels, throwing trashcans and sandbags out onto the ice. Miceli said the estimated cost of the damage was $400.
"I think it's important to start the conversation about the vandalism—it seems like we've seen a rise over the past few months," Miceli said during the forum, adding that the Southington Drive-In also experienced vandalism during the summer months.
"To have a handful of folks either deface or destroy or otherwise steal these kinds of things is probably a low a crime as you can get that doesn't directly involve children," added Brumback.
Chief Daly reported that an increase in these crimes has occurred in town.
"Over the past three years, we've seen a slight increase," Daly said. "We are taking the issue very seriously."
During the forum, Brumback gave an overview of different ideas that the town will look into, including a tips line and installing cameras. He said police have stepped up to monitor the facilities, and the town will also consider partnering with the business community to place cameras in a strategic location to better monitor the targeted locations.
"These cameras will be hooked up so that they will feed straight back to the police department—we'd like to catch these people while they're doing it, and bring them to justice as quickly as possible," Brumback said.
During the discussion, Myers recommended the possibility of lighting the trail at night.
He said after vandalism incidents took place at YMCA's Camp Sloper, installing these lights decreased the number of such incidents. Miceli agreed with Myers, bringing up the possibility of allowing local civic groups to adopt a portion of the liner trail to patrol the area for suspicious activity.
"Once we lit up Sloper…we've had a lot less vandalism," said Myers, adding that the town should encourage more activity on the trail to lessen the chances of vandals roaming around.
Besides lighting and installing cameras, creating a media campaign to inform the pubic also served as another strategy to combat the issues of vandalism and theft.
"People are really talking about the benches being stolen from the trail—people are upset about that, people use that trail," said Youth Services Director Susan Saucier, adding that the campaign could include posters, advertisements and a slogan. "I think getting people who use that trail to be involved and being more vigilant about seeing things and spotting things is easy."
Miceli agreed with the idea of the media campaign, adding that she could envision members of the STEPS Youth Council turning it into a video to be viewed throughout the community.
Representative Zoni also liked the idea of the campaign.
"Part of the campaign should say that Southington is going to take a zero tolerance position on vandalism and the theft of town property," Zoni said.
Officials brainstorm ways to fight vandalism
By Lisa Capobianco


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Pater: Sculpture by Joe Fenton
A new sculpture created from a clay mold incorporating three of his surreal drawings. The piece was created over a 3 month period.
Joe's art work is influenced by many of the early surrealists. Embracing the grotesque by his employment of Hieronymus Bosch like figures that are gangly, writhing and cramped. Joe also uses motifs that suggest Eastern philosophy and Middle Eastern architecture whilst maintaining a feel for European Baroque and Rococo with complex frame ornamentation and plant like details. A common theme in all his works which recurs again and again is that of death and the fear of death. The fanciful and even freakish nature of his images seem to spring from the need to distance himself from the fear while at the same time acknowledging it.


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Climbing 'Fine Jade' (5.11a) on The Rectory – Castle Valley, Utah.
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'Fine Jade' is a CLASSIC desert tower climb that follows the obvious weakness up the 400 ft southern prow of The Rectory. The difficulties start right off the ground and are intermittently dispersed amongst excellent moderate climbing, giving you just enough rest to punch through the 5.11 cruxes. All of the climbing is on very high quality rock with many options for protection. What really sets this desert climb apart from so many, is its position. The climbing is consistently exposed, the view is spectacular, and the route is in the sunshine all day long! As you ascend 'Fine Jade', the famous Castleton Tower stands behind you with the snow capped La Sal mountains tucked just behind it and ahead in the distance is the Fisher Towers, home to the infamous 'Titan' and its more friendly 'Ancient Art'.
There are two top out options on 'Fine Jade'; the original 1984 finish, which traverses out left and is rumored to be quite adventurous and even wild, or the 'Coyote Calling' direct finish which goes up the obvious face at bolted 5.11 face climbing. We opted for the 5.11 finish, as the original finish looked less attractive. All of the belays are bolted, with the exception of an optional intermediate belay just below the 'Coyote Calling' finish.
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Fine Jade (5.11a/6b+, III, 3-5 pitches)
APPROACH: From Moab, head N on 191 exiting onto UT-128 Eastbound (River Road). Take the 'Castle Valley' turn-off onto La Sal Loop Rd and continue for 4.7 miles on Castle Valley Rd, where you will see an obvious dirt road on your left for which you will find parking. The trailhead for the Rectory, Priest and Castleton Tower is at the road terminus.
P1 (5.10+/6b) – Thin hands to a beastly overhung OW crack which makes you grovel for about ten feet before letting back up into solid hand jams and then fingers. Climb up to a ledge with anchors (rap station), pass them and continue thin hands to fingers to a ledge with bolts and belay. We found this pitch to be the hardest but maybe it just made for a tough start to the day.
P2 (5.11a/6b+) – Continue up the crack to a finger crack through a bulge where tricky feet lead to the well protectable crux. Past the bulge climb a hand crack past a small awkward roof to a belay stance.
P3 (5.9/5b+) – Up and right from the belay, lieback a flake system, then pass a short, rotten section through a roof. Continue up the crack to a huge ledge and belay off gear or link in P4. Fun, easy and gym style climbing give a nice break from the hard stuff just in time to climb more hard stuff :)
P4 (5.11a/6b+) – Continue up the obvious 5.11 bolted face to the top of the Rectory. If climbing the original route, traverse left from the huge ledge below the top for ~ 30 feet climb the steep crack up a corner to top out. P3 and P4 can easily be linked.
DESCENT: Rap the route in three double rope rappels. If you topped out the route via the original 1984 finish, walk ~30-40′ to your right on the SE corner of the summit block and you will see the rap anchors on the ledge.
Castle Valley turnoff, Castle Valley, Utah
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There is free, first come, first serve primitive camping at the trailhead (see map above). There are no toilets or water here, only wagbags (donation!) If that's too primitive, there are countless camping options equipped with poopers along the 128 for a modest fee. If you're into something a bit more high end, Moab is about 40 minutes away with a plethora of hotels.
- 60m, twin ropes
- small cams, doubles
- cams (#0.5-3), set of doubles or triples
- nuts, single set
- tape gloves, either homemade or rubbers
- extendable quick draws
- SNACKS :) Believe it or not, you burn quite a bit of fuel grunting up the first pitch. I was quite happy tearing into my GoMacro Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip bar at the top, giving me an excuse to enjoy the breathtaking scenery for that much longer.


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We're keeping calm and carrying on with a copy of the heart-warming new book from author and journalist Anton Rippon in which he offers readers a unique, first-hand account of life on the Home Front in World War Two.
The British are well known for their unique sense of humour (as well as their stiff upper lip) and their ability to see the funny side of life, even in the most dire situation. It was this indomitable sense of humour that helped the nation through the dark days of the Second World War. In this heartwarming, often amusing and sometimes heartbreakingly sad book, Anton Rippon has gathered together stories from people all over the country that reveal the strange, incredible and downright funny things that happened to them between 1939 and 1945.
From the Blitz to the Home Guard, blackouts to unexploded bombs, service life at home and abroad, there are stories here from all walks of life and from men, women and children of the time. Their first-person stories stand testament to the mighty British spirit that 'kept us calm and carrying on' through our nation's darkest days.
How Britain Kept Calm And Carried On – Real Life Stories From The Home Front is published today by Michael O'Mara Books and is available to purchase on Amazon here


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Fan of Black Mirror? Try These Twilight Zone Episodes
Have you watched Black Mirror? Heard it described as a modern-day Twilight Zone?
For reasons I explained in a previous blog post, I can't quite agree. Yes, they're both trippy anthology series that take a hard look at the human condition. But there are some basic differences that — for me, at least — make the comparison ring hollow.
But I've said my piece. I'm bringing up Black Mirror today for a different reason. I'm writing this not so much for my fellow Serling fans as I am for anyone who's watched Black Mirror, but not The Twilight Zone (or perhaps watched it a long time ago) and who's wondering if some black-and-white series from the 1960s is worth checking out.
So my purpose here is simple: to recommend a few episodes that I think you, as a fan of Black Mirror, will enjoy — or at least find interesting. So without further ado … Read the rest of this entry


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The Lodge at Spruce Peak (formerly Stowe Mountain Lodge) is located in the quintessential New England town of Stowe, VT. Stowe not only impresses guests with its rich historical roots, but it also boasts some of the most impressive natural landscape in the country. With a variety of gourmet artisan restaurants and food shops, wine tastings, high-end boutiques and quaint walking village, Stowe is home to many luxuries which complement the four-diamond Spruce Peak. Conveniently located to the largest markets on the East, The Lodge at Spruce Peak provides all the benefits of a destination resort with incredible accessibility. Stowe is just a short 3-hour drive from Boston, and only 45-minutes from Burlington International Airport-hosting non-stop flights from New York City, Washington DC, Montreal, Chicago and many other destinations.
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Situated on Goat Island and surrounded by Narragansett Bay, Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina with 257 guestrooms and a 360-degree water view makes the Resort a four season destination in itself.
A short drive from Providence, Boston and Cape Cod, it offers the seclusion of a private island yet is centrally located near the shops and restaurants in downtown Newport. A shuttle service is available to bring you to town and return.
The Resort is a popular destination for all sorts of stylish vacations,business and social gatherings, as well as an ideal setting for memorable weddings.
Everything is grand here. No need to leave the property for dining including the delicious breakfast at the main restaurant.
The Regent Lounge offers a unique setting to enjoy creative cocktails, great food & entertainment open for lunch and dinner.
We enjoyed dinner at Scarpetta's, the resort's fine dining Italian restaurant overlooking Newport Harbor, serving signature classics as well as seasonal dishes, fresh local seafood selections, and a world-class wine list.
For starters we shared the Tuna Susci with marinated vegetables & preserved truffle, beet salad and the braised short ribs of beef with vegetable & farro risotto. Both were wonderful. Next was the pasta pasta course. We ordered the duck & foie gras ravioli with a Marsala reduction and the Cavatelli braised rabbit which included porcini & an arugula Marsala reduction. All pasta is house made.
For entrees we decided on the black cod with caramelized fennel & concentrated tomato and the veal tenderloin gnocchi al la romana with root vegetables & glazed sweetbreads. Both were great choices.
Fritz Lazarus was recently named chef de cuisine at Scarpetta restaurant. The food was very creative and imaginative. Detailed prep and various cooking techniques were all executed to perfection.
Our server, Debralee, and food were phenomenal. A delicious high-end Italian restaurant with top-notch service and attention make it Newport's number one restaurant for both year round local diners or visitors. Open nightly year-round,
Treat yourself to the full-service Saltwater Spa which offers face, body and hair treatments including facials, massages, scrubs, wraps, and aromatherapy. I reserved the 110 minute "Ultimate Massage" with Selina which combined stone techniques and Swedish massage. It was heavenly. The spa treatments were wide ranging and creatively magnificent.
Indoor and Outdoor pools. The resort has Newport's only outdoor hotel pool. The seaside saltwater pool has a private sun deck. There is also a heated indoor pool for year-round swimming.
The outdoor fire pit patio in season features views of the beautiful resort along with the best sunsets lounge with wraparound deck,
If you can tear yourself away from this beautiful property there are many attractions and activities not to miss - including the famous landmark mansions, museums, vineyards, golf courses, beaches, state parks, scenic walks, and cruises. Newport's annual events include jazz and folk festivals,regattas, a holiday boat parade, a flower show, and restaurant weeks in spring and fall.
Looking forward to another visit to this great resort.
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RNLI: Bundoran RNLI Annual Dinner Dance takes place this Friday in the Great Northern Hotel. Music by Mike Denver Showband. Tickets €25 available from any member of the RNLI or at the door on the night. Meals served at 8pm.
Concern Fast: Bundoran's 26th Concern Christmas Fast and Street Collection which took place on Wednesday 22nd December was a wonderful success. Fifty four people braved the freezing temperatures to man the six collection points bringing in Є2784 on the streets. The pupils of St. Macartan's N.S., Bundoran, raised Є400 in their annual December fundraising for Concern. Private contributions, jars of coins etc brought in a further Є2,722 bringing the total lodged to Concern so far to Є5,906. A huge thank you to anyone who collected , donated or assisted in any way. I would like to remember all those who helped with the collection in past years but who are no longer with us. May they rest in peace. Wishing you all health, joy, peace and happiness in 2011.
Dance and Singing Classes: Stars of the West Children's Dance and Singing Classes have resumed on Saturday mornings in the Pastoral Centre, Church Road. Ages 4 to 15+ years. Pilates classes have also resumed on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8pm. Contact Suzanne on 0861504455 for more details. All welcome.
Hist Soc: The Magh Ene Historical Society Calendar for 2011 is still on sale in various outlets in the town and is selling very well. Priced at €7.50 it makes an ideal gift for family and friends who have connections with Bundoran.
Pilates: Pilates With Aisling- Regular classes run Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Please call Aisling for bookings and more information on 087 6824044.
GAA: Bundoran GAA Club Annual Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, 18th February in the Great Northern Hotel.
Notes: Attention all local groups/committees in the Bundoran Area – If you are involved with any group or committee in the town and wish to avail of these notes for the promotion of your activities you can email any such information to firstname.lastname@example.com before 5pm on Monday evening so that they may be included in the following Thursday's Democrat.
Watch your dog: It has been noticeable over the past couple of weeks with the break in the weather that locals are enjoying the wonderful walks of Rougey and the West End. However, some have found that walking is being spoiled by dog poop along the paths. Could walkers with their dogs at the very least stop them fouling on the pavements. It is an offence and while most adhere to the regulations, others in the minority are showing disrespect to their fellow walkers.
Grinds: "Math Grinds available in the Bundoran/ Ballyshannon area. Leaving Certificate- Ordinary Level Junior Certificate - Honours and Ordinary Level. Contact Sean, B Eng at 087 7505825 (recently qualified engineer).
Bundoran Tidy Towns AGM 2011: Although in existence just under one year the Bundoran Tidy Towns Group had a number of clean-ups last year and an improved score in the national Tidy Towns competition 2010. The group has some new plans for 2011 including a residential area competition and some gardening help as well as clean-ups and litter awareness campaigning for town and shoreline. The group will hold its first AGM this Thursday 27th January at 8:00 pm upstairs in SuperValu to elect the officers for the coming year and outline some plans for approval. If you have any ideas you would like to add or just want to get involved you can attend the meeting or contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Footprints Montessori preschool and Playschool: Breesy Centre Cashelard is now taking bookings for September 2011. Register your child before February 28th and recieve 1 wwek free. Catering for 2-5 year olds, taking part in ECCE scheme and opening from 8.30am to facilitate parents. For more information contact Kay @ 0863615177.
Table Quiz: This Thursday 27th January Table Quiz in Owen Roes Bar is a Fundraiser for Ballyshannon Boy Scouts . Entries to Stewart Doyle. Next Thursday 3rd February Table Quiz is a fundraiser for Collaiste Cholmcille School. Entries to Paddy Kelly.
Western Waves: A Table Quiz will be held in the Carlton Hotel, in Belleek on Friday 4th February 2011 at 9.00p.m. sharp. €20.00 per team of four. Bring a team or come along and help make a team. In addition to a prize, winners will be offered an opportunity to develop a quiz for the radio. Proceeds are in aid of Western Waves Community Radio.
Dance Classes: Childrens Musical Theatre Dance & Singing Classes every Sat 10am-12pm in the Pastoral Centre(church grounds). Ages 4-15+ welcome.Songs & Dance from Glee! The Wizard of Oz, High School Musical & much more! Re-commences Sat 29th Jan 10am. Also "Adults Pilates Classes". Every Wednesday 7-8pm. Mixed Level class. No experience necessary, all equipment provided. Places limited! Re-commences Wed 26th Jan 7pm. Please contact Suzanne on 086-1504455 for all details of the above classes.
Yoga: Yoga classes, all welcome Monday mornings in the Holyrood Hotel. Contact Pernille Burn for more information on (087) 2123334. €8 per session.
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Analysts and experts are still skeptical about the premium dog food industry. The Daily Herald covered some interesting changes in the industry in a recent article. The analysts say that it will be difficult for companies to create a profitable product when the raw materials, or ingredients, are so expensive. As proof of this, they used a newer premium pet food producer, Freshpet, as an example. Over the course of 2015, Freshpet lost 50 percent of its value and over half of the remaining value is held by people who are actually betting against it. However, the brand's CEO explains that 2016 will be the year that Freshpet turns a profit. The CEO says that consumers want this and that there is no one else filling the need.
And Freshpet is not alone. There are many companies that are well known and moving toward more nutritious dog food options. Some of the larger companies are bringing out food specifically for dogs that are aging or dogs that are over weight. There are also dog foods with game meat in it. There are some that are grain free or certified organic. The variety of nutritious dog food is growing. Many newer companies are coming onto the scene and some are succeeding while others are being bought out by large companies.
Beneful is one brand that has been a strong supporter of nutritious options for dogs for over a decade. Beneful prides itself on the quality of food that it provides to its consumers. The food is pack with the freshest ingredients because Beneful mandates that all suppliers follow stringent guidelines from the preparation and planting phase to the harvesting and delivering phase. Beneful also tracks each ingredient so that it can keep all of the food as fresh and safe as possible. The company is also known for ensuring the food safety by having more than 30 thousand quality checks in a single 24 hour period. They have also received certifications from both the US Food and Drug Administration and the USDA.


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DetailsDesigned for the classic hockey player, featuring standard bow shape allows for easy execution fundamental and classic hockey skills. Power Core in the toe of the stick is designed for increased power when hitting and receiving. Maxi toe features an increased receiving and an emphasized sweet spot, which are excellent for reverse stick control.
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Top 12 Film Production Companies In Nigeria
This is a list of Top film production companies in Nigeria. These film production companies offer the resources and manpower from script to screen needed for the production of movies and they have served us quality and entertaining movies and television programmes from time to time. The list is based on the numbers of productions, the quality of the productions and its commercial success.
Did we miss any? Comment In the box below.
12. Denziot Productions
Denziot productions is a Lagos based production and distribution film company owned by Actor and filmmaker, Desmond Elliot and his wife, Victoria Elliot. They also partners with other filmmakers and production companies in movies production. They have produced delicious movies such as; The place, In the cupboard, Kamara's Tree, Kidnap, Finding Mercy among others.
11. OGD Pictures Ltd
Madam Dearest, Dangerous Twins, Saving Alero, Playing games, and Family on Fire are some of the outputs of this Production house. OGD pictures is owned by Tade Ogidan. OGD pictures collaborate with local and international professionals to produce feature films, documentaries, game shows, commercials, TV series and they also provide equipments rental and multimedia support service.
10. Anthill Studios
Anthill Studios is a multimedia facility in Lagos Nigeria. Owned by filmmaker, Niyi Akinmolayan, The studio offers services in visual media production and post-production with speciality in Graphic Design, Storyboarding, Set extensions, Green Screen Compositing, Visual Effects, Color Grading, Film editing and Mastering. Some of their works are; Falling, Out of Luck and the recent one, The arbitration.
9. DVWORX Studios
Owned by Filmmaker, Femi Odugbemi. DVWORX Studios is a production company with services which include; providing casts, crew, equipments, security and logistics support for Producers and Filmmakers from across Nigeria and the Continent. They also develop broadcast Content as well as film projects for commercial release.
DVWORX works include; "Like father, like son" (a TV sitcom), Who wants to be a Millionaire?, Life in Lagos, Oui Voodoo, Metamorphosis, Bar Beach Blues, Ibadan -Cradle of Literati, and most recently, another documentary, "Rolling Dollar-A Legend Unplugged.
8. Wale Adenuga Productions
Wale Adenuga Productions is one of the most efficient and effective among the Nigeria's film and television production companies. They are known for excellent, educative and entertaining programmes such as; Super Story, This Life and the popular sitcom, Papa Ajasco and Company.
7. Koga Studios
Koga Studios is a creative Multimedia Studio. They specialises on all sorts of media projects such as Films, Commercials and Television production of all types; offering an impressive array of Studios, Production Equipments, Post-production Facilities and Support Service. Koga Studios have produced movies like; Heros and Zeros and The Visit, they are also a partner in the production of Kemi Adetiba's film, the wedding party.
6. ROK Studios
Popular for works like; Birthmark, The Hitch, Hazeezat, Husbands of Lagos, Losing Control, Cougers, and Festac Town. ROK Studios is an African film and television studio and production house based in Lagos. They also own an animation studio called ROK Animations Studios. The studio specialises in the creation of content in partnership with the industry's foremost creative talents. ROK studios is head by actress, Mary Njoku who oversees all the production for all TV and film Creative Content.
5. Royal Art Academy Productions
Royal Art Academy is a production house owned by Emem Isong. The film company houses actresses and producers like; Mona Lisa Chinda, Ini Edo among others. The Academy seeks to provide continuing education through training in Acting, Directing, Editing and writing. They are known for blockbusters such as; I'll take my chances, Apaye, Champagne, Kiss and Tell and Weekend Getaway.
4. EbonyLife Films
Known for successful and widely acclaimed feature film, Fifty and other award winning television programmes. EbonyLife films is a subsidiary of EbonyLife TV, An Entertainment & Lifestyle Television. The Television is owned by Mosunmola Abudu popularly known as Mo Abudu. Their other works include; The Governor, and the recent one, The wedding party among others.
3. Jungle Filmworks
Jungle Film Works is located in Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria. They have produced challenging works on a variety of media platforms, the company has held a strong position in the Nigerian professional production market, particularly in the production of Reality TV shows, Live Concerts and Commercials. They collaborate with writers, directors, producers and other production houses some of which are with Golden Effects pictures on the production of Figurine and Scene one production for Jenifa's dairy. They have also worked for some companies such as; NESTLE PLC, GLOBACOM, NB PLC and GSK, to mention a few.
2. Golden Effects Pictures
Owned by Kunle Afolayan. Golden Effects pictures is a production house situated in Lagos. The company specialises in film production, editing, film equipment rentals, and film consulting. From Blockbusters like Irapada to Figurine and the recently Released "The CEO", one cannot argue that Golden Effects pictures is one of the best we have in the country.
1. Mainframe Pictures
Opomulero as fondly called. This film house is known for quality and entertaining movies which promote our rich cultural heritage and moral values. They specialises in giving technical support to other production houses both within and outside Nigeria. Some of their works include; The Narrow Path, Abeni, Ti Oluwa Nile, Thunderbolt and the recent Dazzling Mirage. Mainframe Pictures is owned by ace cinematographer, Tunde Kilani.