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Archive for December, 2009
Soundtrack2 Audiocast26: Last Man On Earth
Brian Jonestown Massacre, Japandroids, The High Wire, New Fast Automatic Daffodils, Black Ryder & more
With 2009 winding down, I've trawled the archives to find some unplayed gems from this year and combined them with great new stuff that's come out in the last month or so.
Long-time listeners will notice the usual Soundtrack2 intro/outro are missing. I'm travelling and don't have the files with me, but I'm thinking about getting a new intro. Any suggestions?
Here's to a great 2010. BTW anyone seen this movie?
1. Brian Jonestown Massacre – This Is The One Thing We Did Not Want To Have Happen
Seven minutes of scuzzy psych kicks us off. This is just one of the many gems off Who Killed Sgt Pepper, due out in January.
2. Oneida – I Will Haunt You
Jazzy freeform rock band bring the noise with this track off Rated O. You can find this from the fine folks at RCRDLBL.
3. Japandroids – Sovereignty
High velocity noisy Canadian indie rock from earlier this year.
4. Singapore Sling – Last Man On Earth
Big fan of the Sling. Check out this dark rocker off their latest full-length, Perversity Desperation And Death.
5. Black Ryder – Let It Go
Fans of Spacemen 3 will dig this dark number from the Aussie band. Check out their very consistent Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride album.
6. Dead Mellotron – Dress Rehearsal
Noisy, driving space rock out of Dallas. I'm sure I'm not the first to say this, but – I hear no mellotrons. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
7. New Fast Automatic Daffodils – Cannes
Missed this band the first time, but I find they popped up a lot this year. Very creative early 90s rock from Manchester.
8. iLL – Timeless
I'm getting into Supercar via Koji Nakamura's splinter band iLL. This is one of the more rocking tunes off of 2008's Dead Wonderland.
9. Wry – Touch
Nice Brazilian dream pop.
10. Inverness – Bats
And off we go with some trippy, groovy goodness out of San Francisco.
11. The Appleseed Cast – The Summer Before
More blissful dream pop off this year's Sagarmatha.
12. Little Black Dress – Snow In June
More goodness from Texas. Love this floating dream pop tune off the album of the same name.
13. The High Wire – A Future Ending
This UK buzz band (named band of the week by Spinner) drops a nice midtempo rocker from The Sleep Tape.
14. Elemental Gaze – Let Me Erase You
Electronic shoegaze goodness from Indonesian band featured on 2008's Half-Dreaming compilation.
15. Japanese Gum – Chlorine Blue
Self-described as "an experimental Italian duo whose music is characterized by wall of guitars, soft vocals, electronic glitch beats and effects," this tracks goes from chill to all-out noise assault and back.
16. Everything Is Made In China – Sleepwalking
Straight outta Moscow comes melodic eletronic pop a la Stereolab, but trippier.
17. Nic Bommarito – Hymn For 200 Sugar Packets
Closing out the set with some open air, explosive post-rock off Harp Fragments.
Soundtrack2 Audiocast25: Broadcast
Oppressed By The Line, Beak>, Sad Day For Puppets, Dead Leaf Echo, Beach House & more
November = sick, work, sick, work. Had a backlog of great music so here's to getting back on track.
1. Oppressed By The Line – Paper Cranes
Very nice space pop. Never would have guessed this came from Texas.
2. Melochrome – Kissing Spree
Power poppy shoegaze off 1999's The Music We Make, but seems more like a gem from 1991.
3. My Majestic Star – Like Cracked Glass
Swirling psychedelia straight out of Perth, Australia.
4. The Domino State – Big Six Wheel
Big, cavernous rock in the tradition of Secret Machines. Love to hear that guitar freak out.
5. Free Electric State – Hawks
And the hits keep coming with some noisy shoegaze by this NC band.
6. Sad Day For Puppets – Mother's Tears
Beautiful hushed vocals seep out from this fuzzy rock and roll number.
7. Loop Garou – The Boarding
Ok, this is very MBV-sounding. There, I said it. But it rocks in this mix.
8. New Ghosts – Broadcast
"Reverb casualties" deliver driving shoegaze of the highest order.
9. Frankie Rose – Thee Only One
That's not reverb. This is reverb – for fans of Raveonettes who don't mind a swiped Cream chorus. Apparently she's ex-Crystal Stilt and ex-Vivian Girl.
10. Black Tambourine – Black Car
Hadn't come across this band much recently, but last month they were included on a host of Slumberland anniversary posts. Very nice evolution of Galaxie 500 sound.
11. Dead Leaf Echo – Half Truth
Nice dream pop from the new Truth album.
12. Beach House -Norway
Wow, I love it when music comes out as good as this. Imagine Fleet Foxes crossed with The Radio Dept. and you're there. Off of the new record entitled Teen Dream.
13. The Distortions – Sparkle Sparkle
LA band brings beautiful spaced-out dream pop from Machines At Night.
14. Beak> – Blagdon Lake
I excitedly picked this up due to Geoff Barrow (Portishead), but unfortunately the album is a mixed bag. Dig the tension and building noise of this one.
15. Clarks – Growls Garden
Twisted, dirty electro funk with a layer of crazy noise and slamming beats. Not for the faint of heart.
16. Isolation – Swamp City
Ringing electronic anthem off the last month's self-titled EP takes us home.
Featured Track: The Antlers "Sylvia"
As The Antlers explore such uplifting themes as terminal illness, hopelessness, despair and suicide, I'm reminded of that line in High Fidelity: "Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?" What's most stunning about this song is the explosion of horns and Peter Silbeman's voice offset the miserable story. Not to worry parents of the world, I've listened to this song 100 times and I'm still a happy guy. Maybe even happier.


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Equipping ibus with sewing skills & livelihood opportunities
Sekolah Misi Bagi Bangsa (MBB) originated in a squatter compound called Sri Binti Tanjung Uncang in July 2009. Founded by Principal Everly and his wife, Jeguelin, the school was conceptualised when the couple felt they had a life calling to help underprivileged children receive an education. Their aim was to support the government's programme to raise national education standards and give parents an alternative to regular public schools.
They recognised that many parents are unable to afford the monthly school fees of S$7 due to the lack of employment opportunities in Batam with the decline of the shipping industry. Hence, plans to set up a sewing establishment was initiated where mothers can learn how to sew school uniforms, which can then be supplied to MBB and other local schools. The men will also have their part to play by taking charge of the packing and distribution side.
Areas of work:
- Skills training of mamas
- Improvement of physical workspace and mini-library, games corner for the children
- Home visits and interviews with families
- A website to document the enterprise for future investors and clients (still in construction)
- Activities to engage the children
- Financial literacy and leadership training for mamas (in the future)
Partners involved in this project apart from MBB:
- Transformational Business Network, an non-for-profit organisation that believes in using businesses with social impact to alleviate poverty in Southeast Asia
- Actxplorer came on board in the planning, and is a liaison with potential partners. We reached out to,
- Singapore Management University to involve their students in running the business. This is a long term overseas VIA project for the students, who are involved heavily in the business planning (sourcing out raw materials, generators, different types of sewing machines, and marketing) and social development of the mothers & their families. The students spent 2 weeks in the field (Dec 2017) interviewing and documenting the stories of the families, improving the physical environment of the sewing workshop, and developing relationships with the community.
This is an ongoing project.

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Busy Hands: Underwater Theme Play Dough
These are the things I put together from this Underwater Play Dough activity:
- Play dough in baby pink, sea green, orange, and powder blue.
- Tiny sea shells
- Pom poms
- Green pipe cleaner cut into small pieces
- Shape cutters in star, sea shell, dolphin shapes
- Moulds (from the beach toy set) in turtle, fish, and sea horse shapes
- A butter spread for cutting the play dough
- Toy rolling pin
- Circle block
- Blue card paper (you can also glue blue paper on any card stock like I did)
- Large tray (to place the paper in), but you can do this on a table as well
I placed the blue card sheet on a large tray, and gave Little Dude all the elements. He first cut out the shapes of the turtle and sea horse, and then rolled out some play dough to place on the sea floor. To it, he added the sea shells and the green pipe cleaner for seaweed. The pom poms were used as sea urchins. We also made a fish by cutting out a circle and then a triangle. It was his idea to make some bubbles with the blue play dough.
Here's what our underwater play dough scene looked like, complete with a dolphin, fishes, and a star fish:
We later added sea anemone using a garlic press, combining the blue and green play dough:
Themed play dough is a wonderful way to teach about specific concepts through creative play.
The underwater play dough activity is a great way to learn about:
- Shapes, and combining them to make objects
- Underwater animals
- Imagining underwater scenes
- Basic concept of an ocean ecosystem
- Linking specific colours to certain objects (blue for water, green for plants)
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Posts Tagged 'Sacramento'
What to do when the house is in the other spouse's name. Use of a "Notice of Pendency of Action" in California Divorce Cases.
by Chris Dietrich
For many divorcing couples, what will happen with a house after the divorce is a critical concern for both spouses. These concerns only increase when title to the house is only in one of the spouse's name. For the spouse who is not on the deed, it is important to take steps to protect their interest in the house to prevent the other spouse from borrowing against, selling, or losing the house to foreclosure prior to a final Judgment.
One of the best tools a spouse can use to protect their interests in a house that titled in the other spouses' name is to file and record a "Notice of Pendency of Action" against the house. This document becomes a public record, which when properly drafted and recorded gives notice to the other spouse, and anyone else that there are pending court proceedings regarding this house. With this notice, the other spouse will not be able to effectively sell the house to a third party. This notice will come up on any title search and will be flagged to the attention of any buyer of a house or any bank who might lend funds to purchase the house. It also provides a mechanism for you to be notified about important occurrences with the house, such as default and foreclosure, allowing you to step in and take other actions to protect your interests. Also, this Notice of Pendency of Action may work to prevent a party from borrowing against the equity in their house during the divorce, either through a home equity line of credit or a Family Law Attorney's Real Property Lien.
The Notice of Pendency of Action is a tool which can be used in conjunction with the Standard Family Law Restraining Orders to prevent one spouse from taking actions to unilaterally undermine the other spouse's interest in a property item away during a pending family law proceeding. Use of the notice of pendency of action gives additional "teeth" to the Standard Family Law Restraining Orders and allows for additional remedies which you may not have been able to use otherwise.
The Notice of Pendency of Action is a valuable tool and should be used carefully and properly. This document puts a "cloud" on title and once the family law proceeding is finished needs to be removed to avoid future hardship for both parties. Further, there are circumstances when the court can remove the Notice of Pendency of Action from the house.
A final related note, it is important to remember that in California community property law that whose name is on a house is not the final determinative issue in deciding who gets the asset and whether the other spouse has to be "bought out" from the house. Rather, there are multiple ways in which the spouse not on title can claim an interest, including seeking a determination that the asset is community property in spite of its title, seeking a percentage of the house under a Moore/Marsden theory, or requesting reimbursement for expenses paid towards another spouse's separate property home. Therefore, it is important to consult with an experienced family law attorney to discuss the use of this tool and what interest, if any, you may have in a house in the other spouse's name.
The role of mediation and its alternatives in contested child custody cases
by Chris Dietrich
One of the most pressing concerns for any parent going through a divorce, legal separation, or break up is what will happen with the children. Even in the most amicable of breakups numerous new challenges arise, including changes in housing, finances, scheduling, work, and many other areas of life, all of which must be considered and addressed to create a parenting plan in the children's best interest. In more contentious breakups there may be additional serious issues present such as neglect, abuse, addiction, as well as other serious concerns.
California Family Code §3170 requires that in any contested custody case that the parties first participate in mediation to attempt to resolve custody disputes with an agreement before the issues are tried in front of a judge. This requirement is imposed under the belief that an agreement which the parties come up with themselves for their children is usually better and will be more successful in the long term than one imposed by the courts. To assist the parties in working through these various difficult issues the mediation is conducted with the assistance of highly trained therapists who are familiar with the common issues that need to be addressed in custody disputes.
In some counties, commonly referred to as "recommending" counties the mediator has an additional role when the parties are unable to reach an agreement. In these counties the mediator will present a written recommendation to the court regarding a parenting plan for the minor children. In these counties the mediation process has increased significance as the mediator's recommendations are often adopted in whole or in large part by the court. Many local counties, including Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus counties are recommending counties. In other counties, the mediation process is entirely confidential and the mediator does not make recommendations to the judge if the parties are unable to reach an agreement.
All courts in California have an office called Family Court Services to provide mediation services to the parties in contested custody cases. Most custody mediation is handled through these court offices that provide their mediation services at no cost to the parties. As an alternative parties may request (either with an agreement or without) that the parties be referred to private Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC) to assist parties in resolving contested custody issues and if needed, to investigate and prepare a recommendation to the court regarding custody. This counseling is done by an experienced therapist within special training dealing with contested custody issues. The expense of the private CCRC is paid by the parties, usually with the party who requested it advancing or paying 100% of the cost upfront with the court reserving the ability to divide the cost between the parties at a later date. Due to limited resources in the office of Family Court Services, most mediation sessions last between 15 minutes to one hour, whereas when the case is set for private CCRC the parties will spend multiple hours with the counselor who will also invest time outside of these meetings investigating and preparing recommendations. While it is not necessary or affordable for parties in all cases, private CCRC provides a valuable service to resolve difficult custody disputes.
If you are facing decisions regarding custody issues it is important that you contact an experience family law attorney who can advise you regarding your options and strategies to obtain a custody order in your children's best interests.
Can the court include income of my new spouse in calculating child support?
by Chris Dietrich
The fundamental purpose of child support in California is to ensure that the needs of children are provided for. Under California law each parent has an obligation to financially support their children (Family Code §4053(b)). Practically, the state has adopted a uniform guideline formula to calculate the amount of support that should be paid keeping in mind each parent's obligation to support their child. Simply speaking, the guideline formula calculates support based upon each parent's income and the amount of time each parent has with her child.
To ensure that a child is supported, in the appropriate case the court may count a new spouse's income in calculating support. However, under the law a new spouses' income should not be considered except in an extraordinary case (Family Code §4057.5(a)(1)). The family code lists examples of these extraordinary cases, including when a parent "voluntarily or intentionally quits work or reduces income" or when a parent "intentionally remains unemployed or underemployed and relies on a subsequent spouse's income" (Family Code §4057.5(b)). The law recognizes that in this case it is appropriate to use a new spouse's income to calculate support so that the entire burden for supporting a child does not fall on the parent who is still working. (Marriage of Paulin (1996) 46 Cal.App.4th 1378, 1384, fn. 5).
It is important that if you are facing these issues that you contact an experienced family law attorney to ensure that child support is set in an amount that is fair and proper.


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Hundreds of young dancers from across Bucks and beyond are preparing to descend on the Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury for a two night dance extravaganza next week.
The new-look Honeycomb Dance Festival- formally known as Activate - takes place at the theatre on Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 April.
Honeycomb provides aspiring young performers with the chance to dance on a professional stage, while cheered on by family, friends and other dance enthusiasts. Festival favourites Urban Strides are back, with their junior and senior crews, along with dance groups from across Aylesbury and beyond, performing everything from contemporary dance to musical theatre.
Madonna Schembri, owner of local dance group Elevate says: "I had the chance to perform in the festival when it was called Activate and held at the Civic Centre.
"I loved the experience of mixing with other young people, who enjoyed dance as much as me and to join forces for an exciting performance.
"I moved to the Waterside with the festival in 2011 and since then it's got bigger and better.
"Now I have my own community dance group in Southcourt and we perform in the show.
"My kids love it and we spend months preparing to make sure we are at our very best.
"We don't have many performance opportunities and Honeycomb is a highlight in our calendar as it gives the young people something to work towards."
Leanne O'Neill is working with two groups in the festival, her BTEC school group from Aylesbury Vale Academy and a group from Aylesbury School of Dance, where she is a teacher.
She said: "The festival is often the first time my students from Aylesbury Vale Academy have had the chance to perform to such a big audience.
"Seeing groups who are more experienced helps them learn and gives them something to aspire to.
"It's great to be involved in a performance where everyone encourages each other and they're all really supportive."
Director of the Honeycomb Dance Festival Deborah Stevens said: "We're so excited to have the opportunity to take on this fantastic festival from Aylesbury Vale District Council and bring our new ideas to it.
"The festival is much loved throughout the local dance community and we can't wait to see what the groups are bringing to the stage this year!".
Performers on the Tuesday night include Bedgrove Junior School, Aylesbury Performing Arts Centre, The Aylesbury Vale Academy and Castielli School of Dance.
Performers on the Wednesday night include the Grange School, Kandeez Dance, Aylesbury School of Dance and Kercher School of Dance.
The performances start at 7pm on both nights and tickets cost between £10 and £15.
For a full list of all the groups performing visit www.facebook.com/honeycombdance and for tickets visit www.atgtickets.com/shows/honeycomb-dance-festival


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- Cards For Men Challenge #3-Valentine for a man
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Super cute clean and simple design, Beverly! Thanks so much for sharing it at the Curtain Call!
Sometimes the simplest of ideas work the best.
Thanks for joining us over at Cards for Men and good luck with the chalenge.
Oh this is so lovely, and such a simple design. Thank you for joining us at Cards for Men and good luck with the Challenge. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxx
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This bubble kit is an ideal starter set for producing giant sensory bubbles. The wands are short enough for younger children to handle easily.
The bubble mix is prepared by mix one part of the concentrate to ten parts of water.
Want to know how to make giant bubbles? How's how:
Chase the giant bubbles, try to catch them, pop them - do it all over again and again.
The kit contains:
Suitable for children aged 3 to adult
Newest Switch Adapted, Sensory and Tech Toys
Talking, Singing & Dancing Plush Toys
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The first edition of "The Bhoti" was published on 18 August. The newspaper aims to keep readers in the Himalayan regions of Spiti, Kinnaur, Dholpo, Ladakh, Tawang, Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan, informed about their language, religion and culture. Readers can learn about monasteries and antiquities, handicrafts, landscapes and produces of the Himalayan region. Other interesting features of the paper are informations on visits of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, religious festivals, epic stories, astrology, health and performing arts.
Expressing his appreciation of a Tibetan language newspaper, His Holiness said it would help in the education of the local people and give fillip to their interest to read and learn Tibetan language. The paper could be more interesting medium of learning Tibetan for those who might be bored in reading scriptures. Besides, they could learn many things from the newspaper, His Holiness said.
His Holiness emphasised that the newspaper should not give bias reports. Instead of giving a one-sided view, it is of paramount importance to report after looking into the whole issue.
His Holiness said instead of posting daily news reports, efforts should be made to educate the public through the paper. He said the paper should write correct reports on matters of malpractices by politicians, religious figures and businessmen in the society.
His Holiness said he always to use to tell journalists to have long nose like that of an elephant, to be able to smell both what is in front and the back to give clear information to the general public. It is very important to first understand the issues properly to educate the public in discerning right from wrong.
"During my meetings with the Chinese people, I always tell them that all the 1.3 billion Chinese have the right to know the truth about any issue so that they can distinguish good from bad. Therefore, I always tell them that it is not right to censor the media and project a exaggerated account of one-sided view," His Holiness said.
His Holiness also released the memoir of Dr Chagri Tashi Tsering, who was born in Jispa and learned traditional Tibetan medicine in Tibet.
Following the book release, His Holiness gave teachings at Druk Choekhor Monastery to over 4,000 Buddhist devotees, which include people from Russia, Italy, Vietnam, Korea and China.


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How To Get People To Like Wedding Updos For Bridesmaids | wedding updos for bridesmaids
From adorable locks to affianced aback hair, actuality are all the beard styles Bollywood is loving!
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Weddings are one of the best important contest of our lives. For women, beard is one of the best important aspect as it enhances our personalities. Your hairstyle defines your attending by authoritative it or breaking it. And if your beard looks good, it additionally boosts confidence! Which is why, it is important to accept a agreed aigrette on your big day.
What bigger abode to booty afflatus for your big accession day from, added than Bollywood? Actuality are some of the A-listers who put their best beard forward, on their big day!
For her reception, the Padmaavat extra was styled by none added than ace artist Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Her attending was the absolute delineation of simple yet sophisticated. Her beard was kept out of her face and affianced into a glassy bun and adorned with admirable white flowers to fabricated abiding the focus was on her absolute face and doe eyes.
Sonam looked like a absolute diva for her reception. In a accurate fashionista sense, she let her poker-straight beard bottomward in a average allotment – a attending that is accessible alike at home! We are digging this attending and apperceive that it will be the go-to attending this bells season!
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Mira Kapoor
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Soha Ali Khan
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Bipasha Basu
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Curly Girl Method ... Nasty?
paigerobin2012 Posts: 24Registered Users
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My mom seems to think that the curly girl method is nasty and she said that she hopes that i will wash my hair because it will start to stink.. wellll what do yolu guys think? I personally dont think that the curly girl method is nasty at all
Mcfrizzy Posts: 406Registered Usersi dont either but i still cant live without shampoo you should try a low poo its a shampoo thats gentle (no harsh sulfates) to please your hair and a shampoo to please your momLo-poo:organix Shea butter shampoo
Co-wash: suave coconut
Rinse out:GFTN/GVP conditioning balm
Leave in: GF daily care spray leave in
Serum-like product: still need one
Gel:LA looks sport gel/ HESMU,GFPC
Oils: olive, coconut
I think I'm normal-overly porous, medium-thick hair(although I see fine hair too), love protein0
naturalzombiegirl Posts: 11Registered UsersDo things to please yourself. The CG doesn't work for everyone. But for those it does work for they totally love it. Myself included. Try no poo for 2 weeks and see how your hair reacts.
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JewelCurls Posts: 191Registered UsersI second trying it out for a little while. If you really like the effect you get (for me, my hair instantly improved using CG), explain to your mom that you are still cleaning your hair, you are just using a milder soap to do it... Using shampoo on your delicate hair is sorta like brushing your teeth with bleach: it's overkill for most curly-haired folk. Switching to the hair equivalent of toothpaste just makes sense. She might feel differently about it if she understands you will still be cleaning your hair.
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Dangerously open to product suggestion
3b, thick, angled bob, coarse, low(ish) porosity.
Poo (when I get buildup): Bumble&Bumble Curly Shampoo
Lo-poo: L'Oreal EverCurl Cleansing Conditioner
LI: Aveda Be Curly Prep
Stylin': Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer for a natural full-bodied look, SheaMoisture Smoothie for finger curls.0
KurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered UsersI don't think it's gross. Some people don't understand because they haven't read everything about it and don't understand it.Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it.0
CurlyCoilyMe Posts: 130Registered UsersI dont think it is nasty at all and she will see to when you are using the methode. I think that you should try it out.0
wavycurlyria_87 Posts: 78Registered UsersDid you inform your mom on what the cgm does for curly hair and that conditioners actually have cleaning agents in it? I can see why some people are put off by it.. but you can still use shampoo's without sulfates in it to be considered cg, right?0
emmabobemma24 Posts: 34Registered UsersDon't worry, it really doesn't make your hair smell bad or anything! It's still a good idea to have a low/no-poo on hand for when your hair gets extra dirty or needs clarification, but just conditioner most of the time is fine!!
My hair
2c, thick, normal elasticity, normal porosity
Mod-CG since winter 2010.
- Low poo: L'Oreal EverSleek Intense Smoothing, Alverde Gloss, Giovanni Beautifully Blonde
- Co-wash: V05 Blackberry Sage
- Rinse outs: EverSleek Intense Smoothing, Alverde Gloss, AG Re:coil, EO sulfate free
- Deep: Salon Only Intense
- Stylers: AG Fast Food, Ecostyler, EO Tame Curl Gel, Nivea Flexible Curls, HE Totally Twisted Mousse, Curly Sexy Hair Enhancing Spray Mousse
curlyygirll Posts: 11Registered UsersHave your mom read about the method, show her how much it could help your hair. However it does not work for everyone! I have been CG for 5 months and it has been really good for me. My coarse hairs have gotten much softer and tamer. Find a conditioner that has some cleaning agents in it and use that as a shampoo (make sure to wash it out enough do that your hair doesn't get greasy) then condition and do everything else you normally do as usual (without sulfates).0
Libra_Moon Posts: 255Registered UsersLet me just say that since starting with co washing,about 3.5 years ago, my hair is not only softer and healthier...it does stink less, I get complements on day 3 of how my hair smells Sooo good, and what shampoo do I use? I usually just laugh and say thanks.
Sent from my DROID X2 using CurlTalk App with accidental obvious autocorrect errors throughout.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Growing out Pixie since 5-10-2008 with some trims and anxiety chops along the way...hair details: BSL(c)/MBL(s) - 2b/2c (MPD if truth be told) - f/m, iii, porosity med-low.Please feel free to follow my FB blog page as I go through Cosmetology school abd beyondwhat else do you need/want to know? Blame all spelling mistakes on me, my fat fingers or autocorrect.oh yeah, and I'm newly gluten free...thanks to celiac0
triple_spiral Posts: 249Registered UsersIf she's being very resistant you can make a deal with her - she lets you try it out and you'll use shampoo if/when your hair starts to stink. Since that won't happen, you're free to continue using CG and hopefully your mom realizes that it's not dirty.
In the end it's your hair, do what you like, experiment. Plenty of my friends in H.S. shaved their heads, home-dyed it all colors, etc. despite what their parents thought.
If you do use this method though, make sure you ARE cleaning your scalp - you have to really scrub it to make sure all the build up is getting out. Don't use a conditioner that is very heavy - something light and cheap like Suave or V05 (they cost like a dollar) works best I think. Also it might be good to have a gentle shampoo (no sulphates) around to clarify every now and then.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
4a?? Maybe 3c...some 4b??? No clue
tiny s-waves, coils, and spirals
- Cleanser: CJ Daily Fix or KC Come Clean
- Co-wash: Suave Naturals or V05
- RO: GVP Conditioning Balm or Tresemme Naturals
-Stylers: Garnier Pure Clean Gel, CJ Aloe Fix, KCCC
"I remember your childhood hair....flowin' wild at the county fair" - kelley stoltz
"and all the hours that you've been sitting at your vanity....may they carry you far from your misery" - conor oberst0
Scrit Posts: 52Registered Userswhy should it be gross?
it's not like you don't wash your hair at all!
Have you explained it to your mom? Mine didn't understand it either at first (especially since I couldn't just give her the book...she doesn't know English very well) but then I explained and she actually helps me to find good products0
anonymous_114091 Posts: 126Registered Users Curl NeophyteDon't worry. She's just saying that because it's something new to her. For most people clean hair=using shampoo, so if they hear talk about not using shampoo they automatically think dirty hair. I follow a modified CG routine. I only shampoo (sulfate-free) once a month and co-wash once a week, and my hair smells fine.0
ultracurlz Posts: 213Registered Users Curl Neophyteof course it isn't nasty if you do it right XD as long as the dirt, leftover product and the sweat doesn't stay in there it is fine. XD3C/4A mix (Seriously it's all over the place)
Hair is kinda fine and kinda thick.
Super short, I'd like definition but styling products don't like me
Profile pic taken the February 2015
Chopped off (was shoulder length) November 20140


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8 Clips from THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN!
Here are 8 clips from The Adventures of Tintin, a computer-animated motion-capture adaptation of Georges Remi's beloved Tintin comic strip in this first installment of a planned trilogy.
Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film starring Jamie Bell ("Billy Elliot," "Defiance") as Tintin, the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure, and Daniel Craig ("Quantum of Solace," "Defiance") as the nefarious Red Rackham. The film is produced by Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson and Kathleen Kennedy.
Weta Digital did the animation for the 3D film.
The Adventures of Tintin will be released in the U.S. on December 21st, 2011.
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Jorge earned his Structural Engineering degree from UC San Diego and then worked as an engineer in the private and public sectors but soon realized his passion and strengths were best utilized elsewhere. Thereafter, he enrolled in The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, one of the best coaching schools in the world, to pursue his passion. Jorge is an avid reader and has a true passion for personal growth which gives him the tools needed to best help his clients.
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Eight Years of Pins and Tunes at Brooklyn Bowl
Eight Years of Pins and Tunes at Brooklyn Bowl
Brooklyn Bowl—Brooklyn's premier music venue/bowling alley/Blue Ribbon fried chicken joint—celebrated its 8th anniversary on Friday, July 7, ringing in the birthday the only way the club's owners know how: with live music. Performances by Gigamesh, Delicate Steve and Brooklyn Bowl regular Talib Kweli kicked off a celebratory eight-night run on Thursday, June 29, during which the venue hosted fourteen live acts.
True to form to the venue, the acts varied widely in genre, ranging from Australian activist and musician Xavier Rudd to Grammy-award-winning bluegrass gurus Steep Canyon Rangers to individual DJ sets by Talib Kweli and Geologist and Daekin of Animal Collective. Live musical performances honoring recently passed Soungarden legend Chris Cornell, as well as tributes to the emo rock scene of the 2000s and the music of pop-icon Michael Jackson packed the dance floor as well.
Now the birthday bonanza is over, but Brooklyn Bowl still has shows lined up for every day this summer (except Mondays), with events for kids, adults, tourists and locals alike, and a number of events being held back-to-back. Every second, third and fourth Thursday of the month, hip-hop legends take the DJ reigns for Brooklyn Bowl's Bowl Train, a celebration of hip-hop, soul and funk music. Tonight, Questlove takes over the DJ booth; July 27 Mannie Fresh spins his magic, and on August 10, Talib Kweli returns after a five-week Brooklyn Bowl hiatus.
The bowling alley and music hall's Rock & Roll Playhouse series takes place every Sunday and offers a well-rounded learning experience for parents and kids to connect through music. The concerts take place from 12 pm-2 pm and include a workshop from 12:30 pm-1:30 pm, designed for children aged seven and under. Children are encouraged to "move, play and sing" to the music, creating a space within which they can discover new comfort zones with and around music. The Playhouse series will feature music from Phish this Sunday, July 23 and again on Sunday August 6; music from The Beatles July 30, Van Morrison August 13, Green Day August 20, and music from the disco era August 27.
Events for kids run the gamut at Brooklyn Bowl on the weekends, as the space hosts a no-cover Family Bowl from 12 pm-5 pm every Saturday.
The bowling alley is perched alongside a full bar serving local craft brews and housemade cocktails, with a kitchen that serves Blue Ribbon fried chicken, wings and ribs, as well as a variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options.
And if you want to be kid-free? With events like this Friday's Slow Jam: R&B Dance Party and a performance from renowned electronic rock four-piece band Zoogma on August 20, Brooklyn Bowl has everyone covered.


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Elimination of waste is at the heart of the lean manufacturing process – of course being able to eliminate waste starts with the ability to identify waste in your business processes. You may think that spotting waste may be obvious but, then again, if it were quite that obvious then surely you would have cut all the waste in your processes already.
What's need is a systematic framework for identifying waste, and Lean Manufacturing provides just that with its Seven Wastes.
Initially the seven wastes of lean manufacturing grew out of the Toyota Production System, however, as Lean has developed the concepts have also successfully been applied to supply chain management, administrative tasks and service elements as well.
Whatever industry you happen to be in, effective Lean Manufacturing training can help eliminate much of the waste from both your production methods and your overall business processes.
Waste One: Unnecessary Transportation
Within a manufacturing environment, unnecessary transportation can be as simple as the distance raw materials have to travel from the time they arrive at a facility until they are put to use in the manufacturing process.
Waste Two: Unnecessary Processing or Processing Steps
In the search for quality it is almost inevitable that some processes become over complicated with systems of reviews and approvals. How many times have you received a report that was never read or rubber-stamped a process that everyone knew had to be done anyway? In a similar vein, many businesses use expensive, high-precision tools to complete tasks where simpler, less expensive ones would suffice.
Effective lean manufacturing training can help balance the need for quality with the need for lean manufacturing processes.
Waste Three: Unnecessary Motion
If an operative must walk half way across the production floor to pick up a part or a tool then this is a clear sign of unnecessary motion. However, what you might not immediately notice is the time it takes them to hunt for the appropriate part or for clerical staff to rifle through a poorly arrange filing cabinet.
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List Explosion is different - way different - from any list-building course you've seen before.
Other courses give you a rigid formula for list-building that doesn't take into account the fact that you might not be okay with doing the things that are part of that formula.
List Explosion is different. Inside this course, you'll learn 4 powerful strategies for massive list growth that can each be used on their own (or combined in a mix-and-match way that lets you "cherry pick" the parts you like best). And that means...
Build a big, responsive list (in the way that's most fun for you.)
This class will make list-building fun and exciting for you.
No matter where you're starting from, List Explosion can get you a bigger list.
The advanced list-building campaigns inside List Explosion can work for you - regardless of your situation or circumstances, whether you're a seasoned veteran or complete newbie. This class has been designed from the ground up to get you results fast.
Even if you're just starting your list now.
Even if you're just starting your website now!
Even if you're rebranding.
Even if you switched providers and lost every name you have.
Even if you pulled a Charlie Sheen and went totally off the rails.
Even, if right now, you're only getting one subscriber a month.
These campaigns are designed to work for everybody, in any industry.
If you sell FURNACES, at least one of these strategies is going to work for you.
And in List Explosion, I'm going to give you a full action plan for each one of them.
Advanced strategies (for big growth!)
What will you learn in List Explosion?
I'll show you.
Strategy #1:
The London Blitz
The basic philosophy of The London Blitz is this: Be everywhere, all at once.
You can start huge and be EVERYWHERE, or you can build up to whatever your time allows. Either way, with a London Blitz, a certain community (or a set of funnel or satellite communities) sees you and your content with such regularity that you become a constant, or a fixture.
When you're running a London Blitz, it's a marketer's dream come true - people see you over and OVER and OVER.
It's social proof - they're seeing you everywhere, so people must be paying attention to you. It's multiple exposures to a message or brand. It takes engagement with readers and fans through the roof.
That's what we call resonance - the multiplying effect that multiple exposures across different websites or platforms has. (It's like when you're in the checkout line and you see a new actress on the cover of five magazines at once. You think, "Who is that?")
And it also draws new subscribers in through FOMO, or "Fear Of Missing Out" - what other cool stuff have you got up your sleeve that I will not hear about if I don't sign up?
The London Blitz is a powerful force, and it's accessible to anyone who can make content consistently. I see you one place, cool. A second place, cool. A third place, cool. A fourth, a fifth, a sixth, a seventh? All cool. But somewhere along the line, you go from someone I've seen a few times and become someone who's everywhere.
This strategy is great for:
Strategy #2:
The Royal Treatment
This strategy is great for:
The basic philosophy of The Royal Treatment is this: Give visitors SO much more than they came to you for.
In this strategy, we take "content upgrades" to a more advanced level and show you how to make high-converting, highly shareable "strategic content upgrades".
If you've never heard of a content upgrade before, they're customized opt-in incentives offered within a piece of content. Like, I write a blog post about 10 ways to get more traffic from Twitter, and at the end, I offer you some related PDF or report or downloadable doodad in exchange for your email address.
The logic here is that while less than 1% of people who visit your website may be interested in "signing up for your list" or getting your generic opt-in incentive, if I'm on a page about a specific thing, the chances that I will be interested in an upgraded version of that thing are high.
10, 20, or even 50% opt-in rates are not unheard of, if you do your content upgrade right. Since we would all prefer a 50% signup rate to 1% signup rate, content upgrades are hot like toast right now.
The Royal Treatment is about how to do strategic content upgrades the RIGHT way, so that your offerings catch readers (pleasantly) by surprise and are presented in a way that makes signing up for your list the best thing that's happened to them all day.
The basic philosophy of The Rising Tide is this: Every little bit counts.
At some points in your business evolution, it might feel like there's way too much to do. You're getting hit from all sides with what you should be doing to improve your digital marketing initiatives, and your list of "things you should be doing" is far out- weighing the number of hours in your day.
That's where the Rising Tide comes in.
If you've got an existing web presence – no matter how small or neglected – you're going to want to clean that up and get it running like you know it can. You'll feel better. You'll feel like you're putting your best foot forward.
But! If you make your improvements strategically, in a proven order, you can have all that and more – you can have the added bonus of experiencing significant list growth, and the sales that go with it – at the same time.
The Rising Tide is about strategically chosen and planned improvements, across the board, to create an influx of new subscribers. We turn the trickle into a flood – doing the stuff we should probably be doing anyway.
There are two stages to a Rising Tide campaign:
Stage one is everything to do with your list. You optimize your incentive, your sign-up process, your headline, and your ad placement.
Stage two is everything else, most of which has nothing to do with your mailing list. You improve your list stuff, so that it's strong and secure and ready for prime time, and then you work on the other elements in the process, in a proven order.
And the tide rises.
This strategy is great for:
Strategy #3:
The Rising Tide
Strategy #4:
The Campaign Trail
The basic philosophy of The Campaign Trail is this: Go where the people are.
All throughout the internet, hundreds of millions of people are congregating in millions of places. People are reading blogs and websites and magazines. There are lots of them – lots of people, and lots of publications.
And if you're conscious and strategic about it, you can get in front of those people, make them an irresistible offer, and then they can become your people, too.
Create just-right offers and put them in front of just-right audiences, and you can grow a targeted email list very quickly indeed.
It seems like "guest post lots" (or "interview lots", if that's what you're going for) is a fairly intuitive approach. Get stuff out there, good things happen.
But a Campaign Trail strategy is a deep dive on what "stuff " you're getting out there, and what "good things" you're consciously engineering to happen.
I'll cover what you should post, where you should post it, and what kind of offers to make for the highest conversion - so that when you go out on your own Campaign Trail, you'll get the most out of every bit of your efforts.
You could be only a couple of days away from a VERY healthy spike in sign-ups. With growth like this, you might just get hooked.
This strategy is great for:
And, yes. You get 3 great bonuses, too.
BONUS #1 - 5 Ways To 50 Subscribers a Day
For when you're ready to go really big, I've custom created 5 unique action paths for truly explosive growth, based on YOUR strengths and preferences.
Are you more of a Social Butterfly, or a Reclusive Writer? I've got action paths for both, and more.
BONUS #2 - Email Templates for Immediate Sales
List growth is great. Big list growth is better. Big list growth with big passive income to go with it is probably the best of all.
I've included a full batch of email templates to help you start making money immediately after a subscriber signs up.
BONUS #3 - How To Make A Perfect "Tripwire"
You can make big money from small products - and "tripwires" are some of the best options for getting people to make their very first purchase from you.
I'll tell you what to do to make the kind of tripwire product that appeal to new and existing subscribers alike, and that converts at a rate that will add real money to your bank account.
Building a big list doesn't have to be hard.
The strategies, tactics, templates and resources inside List Explosion will take all the guesswork out of building your list to whatever size you want it to be.
Yes, it's work, but it doesn't have to be hard work. It can be the kind of work that makes you feel motivated and excited, because you're seeing results every day. It can be the kind of work that makes you feel smarter, more capable, and more successful.
List Explosion can make that happen for you.
When you know what strategies are right for you, moving forward becomes easier.
When you know the tactics that increase conversion, you get more signups with every piece you put into place.
When you're using proven strategies that get visible results, list-building becomes more motivating because your activity is paying off every day.
Are you ready for it to get easier?
Frequently Asked Questions :)
What's the format of List Explosion?
List Explosion contains 6 easy to follow training modules - each available in both audio and text format. (A theory has been posed that I always offer a text-only version of my classes because, as a Canadian, I have a funny way of saying "about". I neither confirm nor deny this rumor.)
I'm starting from scratch. Like… from SCRATCH. Will List Explosion work for me?
Yes, List Explosion starts wherever you are. Different campaigns work best for different circumstances, and different strengths and preferences. If you're starting from absolute scratch, I'd recommend a Royal Treatment or a Campaign Trail. (If you start with a Campaign Trail, you don't even need to have a website – it can be done just as easily with only a landing page.)
I already have a decent list. Can I still take this class?
Yes. I go through these steps with clients who are starting with nothing, and those who already have a mailing list of 15,000 people. The core of the course is teaching the London Blitz, the Royal Treatment, the Rising Tide and the Campaign Trail, so even if you have an existing list, this class will show you how to turn it into a much bigger one.
Do I need tech skills?
No. I would never suggest that you do anything I wouldn't do myself. Given that I do not have tech skills, you're safe. If you can remember to breathe, remind yourself that you're not stupid, and take things one step at a time, none of the technical elements of List Explosion will be above your level.
Do I need design skills?
You don't need design skills, but you will need a healthy respect for good design. If you want to DIY the design elements of your List Explosion campaigns, it's nothing above the skill level of an enthusiastic beginner.
(If you're DIYing it and you need to brush up your design skills, I'd recommend the design school at Canva.com. It's free, and I found it very helpful.)
Do I need to purchase other things to build my list?
Most of what I teach in List Explosion has free, DIY options. I will make some suggestions for low-cost purchases, most of which cost less than $30. In theory, you can do everything in List Explosion for free, although a little bit of money might make the process move faster.
Do I have to be a great writer?
Writers at all stages of skill and confidence are welcome. Almost all of the critical elements of the class come with pre-written templates or examples, so if you're not confident in your writing skills, you are welcome to use my templates. That's what they're there for.
If you take the first step today, this can be your year to grow a bigger list.
There will be a day in your future when your list is growing faster than you could ever expect it to.
When you routinely see a number of daily subscribers that makes you say "I'm finally there."
When you can breathe easy because your list is big enough to support all of your goals.
"Future You" is going to be very happy with how you made that happen. :)
But! You have to start making it happen now.
That's the only way to get there.
Until you take that first step, you can't bring "Future You" into your life.
List Explosion is your first step.
Once you register, you get lifetime access to the campaign materials - the training, the templates, and the bonuses - which are all designed to make this class pay for itself (many times over).
No matter where you are now, you can do this. You can have a bigger list - starting now.
Future You is waiting for you to take the first step.
All you need to do is get started today.
Pick up List Explosion today
(and get your list growing fast!)
To download List Explosion today, simply choose your preferred payment option below.
All payments are 100% secure and processed through PayPal, so you'll be able to use all major credit cards, your PayPal balance or an eCheck.
My assistant, Kris Faraldo is standing by to help - so if you have any payment issues, tech issues, or if the internet gremlins come - don't hesitate to email [email protected] She's an administrative angel, and she'll take very good care of you.
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If List Explosion isn't the right fit for you, send me an email within 30 days of registration, and I'll cheerfully give you your money back. 100%. No hoops to jump through, no worksheets to fill out, no questions asked.


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The Dish: Next Round's On Us
Carmine's gets in the holiday spirit by offering free meatballs.
Carmine's gets in the holiday spirit by offering free meatballs.
Mike Isabella rolls out a weekend brunch menu at Graffiato.
Vidalia debuts a happy hour bar bites and specialty cocktail menu.
Fiola hosts a masquerade party and a four-course tasting menu in honor of the Venetian holiday.
Oyamel celebrates tequila and mezcal at its fifth annual festival.
Häagen-Dazs starts scooping four new sundaes inspired by dessert classics.
Cork pops the top on a revamped menu from new executive chef Rob Weland.
2941 in Falls Church reopens with a new menu and a remodeled look.


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Find out if you'll hit the jackpot or take home the biggest payout hitting a royal flush in Caribbean Stud Poker. This variation of poker has only been around since the 80s, but has quickly become a popular game at Canadian online casinos.
Head to head against the dealer: So what makes this card game so great anyway? Caribbean stud gives casino players the same basic rules of poker, while avoiding the complexities of bluffing or playing against multiple players. Instead, with Caribbean stud, players go head to head against the dealer. The game takes up much less time than a standard five-card poker game, while still incorporating the same hands and basic rules. Not to mention, players get the chance to win a huge progressive jackpot.We also recommend to start slow with Caribbean stud for free
So for all our Canadian players looking to learn the basics of Caribbean stud poker or even sharpen their skills at the game, we've got you covered with the best gambling sites to play, important strategies, games rules and more.
Canadian players looking for Caribbean stud poker online will find plenty of options. Canadian online casinos offering the game include 888 Casino, Betway Casino, and Casino.com. Players in Canada who enjoy the thrill of live dealer games can access live Caribbean stud poker at Betway Casino, Mr Green Casino, and 888 Casino. Because of the popularity of smartphones and tablets, most online casinos also offer mobile apps so players can access the game on the go.
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Whether new to the game or looking for a refresher course, we've got an easy look at the rules of Caribbean stud for players in Canada. Caribbean stud poker has rules similar to five-card stud poker. Yet unlike a standard game of poker, Caribbean stud players go up against the house rather than against other players. This version of poker also doesn't incorporate bluffing or any other type of deception.
Progressive jackpot: When the game begins, each player places a bet called "the ante" on the designated area of the table. Players also have the option to participate in the progressive jackpot of the game. This is a side bet that players win if they hit a straight flush (a hand containing all of one suit in continuous sequence). These jackpots are progressive meaning all qualifying bets placed by the players at the table or playing the same Caribbean stud poker online game contributes toward the jackpot. The progressive jackpot pays 100% of the jackpot meter for a royal flush and 10% for a straight flush.
No more bets: Now moving on… Next, the dealer announces, "No more bets". Then the dealer and each player receive 5 cards, face down. The dealer starts by turning over one of his cards before pushing the cards toward the players. Now, each player can look at their hand. They may only look at their own hand and not at other players' hands.
At this point, each player has two options: to play or fold. Folding means to discard your hand and forfeit the current pot of money. This means the player will no longer participate and cannot win.
Players who choose to play will place his raise, an additional bet equal to twice the amount of the ante. The player puts the bet in the area of the table marked "bet". After all players choose to play or fold, the dealer reveals the remaining 4 cards of their hand. The dealer qualifies to continue playing if his hand either a) contains an ace and a king or b) contains a pair or any higher ranked poker hand.
Now the dealer compares his hand to the players' hands individually starting with the player to the far right. If a player's hand does not beat the hand of the dealer's, then they lose the bet including both the ante and the raised bet. If the dealer's hand does not qualify to begin with, all players receive their bets, breaking even. A player whose hand beats the dealer will receive payouts according to the following:
Royal flush
Straight flush
Four of a kind
Full house
Three of a kind
Two pair
One pair or less
Of course, with Caribbean stud poker, the hands that pay out more have a lower probability. For example, a royal flush has the highest payout of 100 to 1, but this hand has a probability of 0.000001. Meanwhile, one of a pair or less has a higher probability of 0.117555 with a lower payout of 1 to 1.
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Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is often referred to as the 'Garden City' because of the numerous parks and gardens that dot the localities of the city. It is also considered as a major information technology (IT) hub of the country and thus called the 'Silicon Valley of India'. Kempe Gowda, a feudal ruler affiliated to the Vijayanagara kingdom, first established a mud fort, which turned out to be the foundation of the present day city. The city passed through a myriad of rulers ranging from the Marathas, Mughals and Mysore rulers before becoming a part of independent India.
Budget Hotels in Bangalore
There are a couple of good budget hotels in the city. Some of the options which are worth a try are Suntrupthi Residency (Tariff – Rs. 950), Citizen Lodge (Tariff – Rs. 850), The Royal Nest (Tariff – Rs. 900), Vijaya Residency (Tariff – Rs. 900) and others.
The official language of Bangalore is Kannada. Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil are also understood and widely spoken.
Events in Bangalore
The important festivals of the area are Pongal in January, Karaga in April, Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September, Diwali in October-November, the fasting month of Ramadan, the two Eid(s), Easter and Christmas.
Places to See in Bangalore
Some of the places worth trying out in Bangalore are Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Bannerghatta National Park,Vidhana Soudha, Seshadari Iyer Memorial, Tipu Sultan's Palace, Bull Temple, ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple, Meenakshi Sundaram Temple, Holy Trinity Church and St. Mary's Basilica. Wonderla Amusement Park at a distance of 28 km is popular with youngsters and children looking for a break on weekends.
How to Get There
The nearest airport is the Kempegowda International Airport at a distance of 36 km.
Bangalore City Junction Railway Station is the major railway station in the city.
There is bus service running from almost everywhere in south India to Bangalore city. State transport buses as well as private operators ply their buses to and fro the city. SRS Travels, Kallada Travels and SRM, Travels are some of the major operators in the city as well as the region. Do away with standing in ticket counters and opt for online bus reservation facility instead.
Thiruchendur, a coastal town in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin district, is famous of its Thiruchendur Murugan Temple. Apart from this temple, there are several temples in this town that attracts a huge number of pilgrims from across the country. Some of the tourists' destinations nearby that are worth visiting include Tuticorin, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari and Courtallam.
Budget Hotels in Thiruchendur
There are many budget hotels available in Thiruchendur. A few of the comfortable ones that are worth choosing are Balamurugan Residency (Tariff – Rs.828), Sree Annamalai Lodge (Tariff – Rs.688) and Hotel Chitra Park (Tariff – Rs.661).
The language spoken by the people here is Tamil.
Events in Thiruchendur
The most celebrated festivals in Thiruchendur are Pongal in January, Maha Shivratri in February, Tamil New Year in April, Vinayaka Chaturthi in August-September, Navratri in September-October and Diwali during October-November.
Places to See in Thiruchendur
Thiruchendur is mostly known for its temples. Other places of repute nearby include Subramaniya Swamy Kovil Beach (2 km), Avuyadayar Kulam (2 km), Sri Subrahmanya Swami Temple (550-m), Tiruchendur Beach (2 km), Adaikalapuram (6 km) and Ellappanayakan Kulam (5 km) away.
How to Get There
The nearest airport is the Tuticorin Airport, which is located 40 km away from Thiruchendur.
Tiruchendur Railway Station is 2 km away from this town center and connects Tiruchendur to all major cities.
Tiruchendur is well connected by state-run and private buses from nearby cities and states. SRM Travels and Hindustan Travels are two private bus operators that run buses daily from Coimbatore to Tiruchendur. When you make use of any bus ticket offer on various travel websites, you can save a lot of money.


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Great male artists have provided endless subject material for novelists, yet it was the lack of recognition of women painters that drew author Julie Keys (The Artist's Portrait) to the art world of 1920s Sydney. Chloe Higgins talks to Julie about the exclusion of women from the history books, writing strong female protagonists and the pathway to the publication of her debut novel.
Julie Keys (Australian)
Julie Keys lives in the Illawarra region on the NSW south coast. Her short stories have been published across a range of Australian journals. Julie has worked as a tutor, a registered nurse, in positions related to youth homelessness and as a clinical trials coordinator. She is now studying a PhD in creative arts at the University of Wollongong and writing full-time. Her debut novel The Artist's Portrait was shortlisted for The Richell Prize for Emerging Writers in 2017.
Chloe Higgins (Australian)
Chloe Higgins is the Director of Wollongong Writers Festival. She was the 2016 KSP Writers' Centre Emerging Writer-in-Residence and the Varuna/Ray Koppe Young Writers' Resident. She won the 2017 Feminartsy Memoir Prize and placed third in the 2018 Glimmer Train Family Matters competition. Her debut memoir The Girls explores grief, guilt, family dynamics, and socially-stigmatised sex. The Girls and was listed in The Sydney Morning Herald's 'What to Read in 2019' list.


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Honey - the natural home remedy
For centuries, people have known the healing properties of honey. Over the last century, people have increasingly turned to pharmaceuticals for treatment of most ailments.
There are many different kinds of honey, such as Manuka honey, acacia honey, buckwheat honey, and neem honey.
The most common uses for Manuka honey are as topical antibiotics and for treating acne. This type of honey is also used for treating colds and influenza. Acacia honey and buckwheat honey can help to cleanse the digestive tract and the liver and has many antioxidants and anti-bacterial properties. Neem honey is commonly used for treating diabetes and high blood pressure.
Some of the ways that honey can be used as natural home remedies are for treating nausea, exfoliation, lowering cholesterol, restoring sleep, improving circulation, pre-biotic support for the digestive tract, treating allergies, losing weight, face masks, and moisturizing.
Honey is an excellent source of carbohydrates which our bodies need for energy, increasing athletic performance and endurance. It helps reduce fatigue when exercising. Honey contains two types of sugars - glucose which is absorbed quickly giving instance energy and fructose which is absorbed more slowly to help keep blood sugar levels more constant. Studies are being conducted to prove the carcinogen-preventing and tumor reducing properties of honey and how honey can be used in the fight against cancer.


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I hope I'm asking this in the right way. I'm learning my way around Elastic MapReduce and I've seen numerous references to the "Aggregate" reducer that can be used with "Streaming" job flows.
In Amazon's "Introduction to Amazon Elastic MapReduce" PDF it states "Amazon Elastic MapReduce has a default reducer called aggregrate"
What I would like to know is: are there other default reducers availiable?
I understand that I can write my own reducer, but I don't want to end up writing something that already exists and "reinvent the wheel" because I'm sure my wheel won't be as good as the original.


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Acer unveils the 2-in-1 Aspire Switch10: Notebook and Tablet in one flexible device
Colombo. Tuesday 02 December 2014. Acer unveils its 2-in-1 Acer Aspire Switch 10 that's a notebook and tablet combined in one flexible device with four modes for touch, typing, viewing, and sharing at any time. The smart device is meant for all ages and purposes from kids to busy businessmen. The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is the ideal companion that helps users stay a touch more connected wherever they go.
From students who want a device for study and play, to business travelers needing multi-functional methods of working and staying socially connected on the go, the Acer Aspire Switch 10 fits smartly anywhere with four modes of usage — notebook, pad, display, and tent.
As a notebook it is a fully functional notebook with spacious keyboard and precision touchpad for comfortable typing and productive work. As a tablet for browsing the internet, viewing movies, and having everything in your hand. As a display screen, to show content, such as a presentation file in meetings or sharing photos with friends. And, the Switch 10 transforms into a tent for use in confined spaces such as an airplane cabin or on a side coffee table.
As the sole authorised distributor for the range of Acer computing products in Sri Lanka, Metropolitan has introduced the most advanced technology to the local consumers. Acer and Metropolitan are committed to offer today's consumer with new trends and technology to meet their rapidly changing needs. The new Switch 10 is focused on meeting daily computing needs of dynamic life styles of Sri Lankan customer from the youngest to the oldest consumer.
This new model comes with an extra innovation of the Snap Hinge which allows users to switch easily between the four modes. It features a magnetic detachable design for latch-free docking and smooth transition. The Aspire Switch 10 is one of the thinnest 2-in-1 devices on the market, measuring less than 8.9 mm thin in tablet mode and 20.2 mm with the keyboard dock. Weighing just 590 grams for the tablet only and 1.17 kg for the tablet and keyboard, the light and ultra-thin design is ideal as a travel companion. The 10.1-inch display (1366 x 768 pixels) with IPS technology provides wide viewing angle of up to 178-degrees, and richer colors. Zero Air Gap technology delivers more vibrant and crisp images.


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In 1999, at the age of just 2 years, Alondra Chavez was diagnosed with heart murmur and needed open heart surgery. Alondra and her family were living in Baja California, Mexico, where I happened to be living, and working in a free clinic on the compound of the FFHM orphanage. My job as Special Care Coordinator was to collaborate with surgeons in the U.S. who were willing to donate their services to these babies who, without help, would die. Alondra was my first transport. I brought her to the U.S. where a Dr. out of Chicago donated free open heart surgery on the tiny, but fiercely brave, 2 year old. There were complications and Alondra nearly died post operatively. I returned to Mexico to tell her mother, Maura, the horrible news and raced to put together a file to bring her to LAX and fly her to Chicago so Alondra wouldn't die without her there. I stayed in L.A. for any news of Alondra. I began receiving emails from the nursing staff in Chicago stating that the minute Alondra's mother arrived at her side, Alondra began a complete turn around. It has been over 10 years since Alondra's surgery-she is now a gorgeous, wonderful young lady with a shining heart inside and out. and the scar running down her chest still serves as a testimony of her miracle for their whole family. Every year when I go back to check on her, her father, David, still cries when we look at the pictures and relive the miracle. They have since had another little girl who they named Stephanie, and the girls have become my little neices, who grew up calling me auntie. They are truly one of the sweetest, most giving families I know. It breaks my heart that ten years later, they are still living in a one room shack. And travel miles to cook tortillas for the local ranchhands just to keep their tiny shack where their girls are growing up. The girls have a makshift room off to the side that's separated by hanging blankets. But David and Maura sleep on a cot-like bed in the kitchen. Maura slaves every day and looks years beyond her age. In August when i went to check on them, i felt very convicted that this coming year i needed to do everything in my power to help them finish their home so i can know that no matter what happens down the road, my family will have a clean, safe home to come back to at the end of the day. Before I knew them, David had begun to build block walls but was unable to continue, which is usually the issue in Baja. He has the land, and a good solid foundation but no means to finish a home. I was looking at the walls and layout of the foundation in August when David came over to see what i was looking at. It was the first time i could physically envision a finished home. I asked David how much he needed to finish his house. He put his head down and wouldnt answer me, and after much prodding, he said, no Stephanie, it's too much money. When i said, David, there is no shame in talking about it, he said $2,000. I was so taken back by this because in America we cannot even begin to fathom such a small amount when it comes to a roof over our heads. when i told him i would like to help him finish his house, he began crying uncontrollably. When I think of David I see a a man who lost faith in any kind of a dream for his family a long time ago. This project is very close to my heart and has been a long time in the works. Alondra's fundraiser is for this purpose and is for her benefit
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Cape May Lighthouse
Cape May Lighthouse
|Cape May Point, New Jersey
|38°55′58.8″N 74°57′37.5″W / 38.933000°N 74.960417°WCoordinates: 38°55′58.8″N 74°57′37.5″W / 38.933000°N 74.960417°W
|Year first lit
|Surface rock[1]
|Brick, biegetower, red cupola[1]
|Tower shape
|Tower height
|157 feet (48 m)[1] (165 feet (50 m) above sea level)
|Focal height
|50 metre
|Original lens
|First order Fresnel lens[1]
|Current lens
|24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi)
|White, Flashes every 15 sec
|place listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Cape May Lighthouse
|NRHP reference #
|Significant dates
|Added to NRHP
|November 12, 1973
|Designated NJRHP
|June 15, 1973
The Cape May Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the U.S. state of New Jersey at the tip of Cape May, in Lower Township's Cape May Point State Park. It was built in 1859 under the supervision of U.S. Army engineer William F. Raynolds, was automated in 1946, and continues operation to this day. It is the third fully documented lighthouse to be built at Cape May Point. The first was built in 1823; the second in 1847.[1] The exact locations of the first two lighthouses are now underwater due to erosion. There are 199 steps to the top of the Lighthouse. The view from the top extends to Cape May City and Wildwood to the north, Cape May Point to the south, and, on a clear day, Cape Henlopen, Delaware, to the west. Within immediate view are Cape May Cove and Battery 223, a harbor defense battery originally built during World War II. Cape May Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1973.[5]
The lighthouse is owned by the state of New Jersey after ownership was transferred from the Coast Guard in 1992, which maintains it as an active aid to maritime navigation. The State of New Jersey leases the structure and grounds to the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC).[1] MAC raises funds for the restoration and upkeep of the structure and opens the lighthouse to the public for climbs to the top.[6] MAC has installed interpretive exhibits about the lighthouse's history, the lives of the former lighthouse keepers, and other maritime history of the Jersey Cape for visitors who climb. In 2013, MAC celebrated the 25th anniversary of the opening of the lighthouse to the public for climbs. From its opening in May 1988, over 2.1 million people have paid to climb to the top. Every October, the Cape May Lighthouse is a participant in the New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge, a statewide event.[citation needed]
The tower is 157 feet 6 inches (48.01 m) tall, from the ground to the tower's cast iron spiral staircase. There are 217 steps from the ground to the top, with 199 steps in the tower's cast iron spiral staircase. The lighthouse has two separate walls. The outside wall is cone-shaped, and is 3 feet 10 inches (1.17 m) thick at the bottom, and 1 foot 6 inches (0.46 m) thick at the top. The inside wall is a cylinder with 8.5-inch-thick (220 mm) walls which support the spiral staircase. The walls were designed to withstand winds several times above hurricane force.[7]
View from the Delaware Bay
See also[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Inventory of Historic Light Stations -- New Jersey". Maritime Heritage Program. National Park Service. 2004-11-05. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
- ^ "History of the Cape May Lighthouse". Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Cape May County" (PDF). NJ DEP - Historic Preservation Office. March 1, 2011. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 28, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Cape May Lighthouse". National Park Service. Retrieved September 1, 2018. With accompanying pictures
- ^ "About MAC". Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
- ^ "Structure of the Cape May Lighthouse". Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
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|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cape May Lighthouse.
- Cape May Lighthouse - Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities
- National Park Service - Inventory of Historic Light Stations
- Lighthousefriends.com
- Lighthouses completed in 1859
- Transportation buildings and structures in Cape May County, New Jersey
- Lighthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in New Jersey
- Lower Township, New Jersey
- Tourist attractions in Cape May County, New Jersey
- 1859 establishments in New Jersey
- New Jersey Register of Historic Places


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05 Apr2005
The Taj is an Indian specialty food store that has an impressive selection of spices, legumes, rice, flour, breads, mixes, snacks, etc. fairly near the heart of Makati. I love to eat Indian food but I have not attempted to cook any serious doses of it so far – the array of spices is somewhat intimidating. Particularly when every Indian cook you speak to seems to have their own mix of spices that is "just right†and the rumor of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves or chilli in a dish makes all the difference. While I do have a well used recipe for a relatively westernized version of shrimp curry, can throw together an oven baked chicken tandoori under duress and even have a bottle of homemade Batangas green indian mango chutney in the fridge, I had never really ventured into an Indian spice store until yesterday.
With just 6 or 7 very short aisles, the Taj carries an impressive array of imported spices that include cloves, cardamom, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon, curry powders, bay leaves, cumin seeds, peppercorns, etc. They are all pre-packaged in plastic bags that are clearly labeled. I am not a spice expert, but some of these spices seemed wickedly cheap if not reasonably priced. A small pack of very aromatic bay leaves was just PHP4.00 (yes, no mistake on decimal point there). If you were looking to make a pomander for any reason (cloves stuck in an orange), the cloves were PHP35.00 for a fifty gram bag. A dozen small nutmeg seed kernels were just PHP55.00. Besides the spices, the store also carries an impressive array of dal or lentils. There were red, orange, brown and at least 4 other kinds of lentils. There was also a nice selection of other dried legumes or pulses including black eyed beans, white and red beans, etc. Indian rice, rice flour (hard to find in other food stores and perfect for those who are allergic to wheat), ready to cook pappadums and chiller fresh naan were just some of the carbohydrates that I recognized. I have to admit I hadn't the foggiest clue what 70% of the stuff was! Some of the more interesting finds included dried lotus root, dried lemons (which apparently are boiled and eaten as part of an appetizer or added to dishes or made into chutney), and dried tamarind (not in pulp form). There was a lot of stuff for purely vegetarian dishes as well.
The store also carries several brands of Indian condiments, snacks, prepared curries, etc. such as MTR, Haldirams, Ruchis, etc. There is a chiller section that has samosas and other cooked items that are ready to cook or eat. There is an assortment of pots and pans and other Indian novelty items. Oddly, they also carry personal care items like shampoo and deodorant… They are located at #1 Guijo, Bagtikan Street, San Antonio Village, Makati. If you know where Santis Yakal is, this is the next street over and nearer to Makati Avenue. There is parking for a few cars out front. They are open from 9am to 830pm daily and can be reached at 7573992 if you need more detailed directions.
Oh this is just heaven-sent! I've recently acquired a palate for Indian food & was worried that I wouldn't be able to find the necessary ingredients in Manila. Thanks for the tip :)
May 9, 2005 | 10:48 am
I love indian food and I am desperately searching for a brand of curry pastes and sauces that I used to use in Europe called Pataks. My love for indian food unfortunately does not extend to me making all these delish dishes from scratch and this brand is not a bad substitute for those that don't have the time to whip up a truly authentic dish. Problem is, I can't find it anywhere here! I have already called the Taj and they don't have it. I you, or anyone reading this post, has seen Pataks bottled sauces and curry pastes anywhere in Manila please, please let me know. I am panicking as the supply I bought in Singapore is running out!
May 12, 2005 | 3:39 pm
Thanks Marketman! I am planning an excursion to UN avenue as part of my search :-) Will check out other brands as well…thanks!
May 20, 2005 | 11:20 am
I am visiting Manila from Japan on business, will be staying at Makati. Do you sale Indian movies DVDs? If yes, Can I get information how I can reach to your shop?
Sep 13, 2006 | 7:32 pm
This was just perfect! I scoured all the major spice markets I know and none of them carried cardamom!
Thank you! Thanks so much! I was going to make a really special dish for my little brother's first birthday away from my parents. So thanks, thanks! :)
Sep 11, 2007 | 2:43 am
Can you plz give me the exact add:of your store in Manila.I really love indian foods.
Sep 15, 2007 | 2:29 am
I worked on assignment in Chennai for 9 weeks and got hooked with Biryani. Now that I'm back in Manila, I know where to get basmati for all the masalas I hoarded. :)
Jun 3, 2008 | 9:52 am
I really love indian dishes.I wish I could find not only indian food but indian hair care products as well.Can you recommend me a store that sells those products?Thanks
Jul 5, 2008 | 9:23 pm
I would like to ask what is the address in your good store
would like to get some spices and so on
BR Pertti
Jul 14, 2008 | 4:37 pm
i need to know where else i could purchase lentils…do you have a branch in cebu? in bacolod where i could buy it? thanks coz i'm just crazy about this legumes.
Sep 20, 2008 | 11:51 pm
I want to gift Indian mithai(sweets) on 27October on ocassion of Diwali to a friend in Manila, can you help me.
Vishal Latke
Oct 26, 2008 | 11:43 pm
warm regards!!!
hello my name is nihar.. i m a student here in philippines… ryt now i m in vigan,ilocos sur… as we do not find any indian grocery materials here i was searching for de same in manila… i found ur store quiet imprssive…. actualli i m coming to manila in few days n would like to buy some indian snacks from there… cn u tell me what u have in store??
Jan 12, 2009 | 5:18 am
Do you know an indian grocery somewhere here in paranaque? Im from Sucat. Or in Alabang? Tnx.
Feb 14, 2009 | 12:21 am
I am told that there is an indian store in Cebu, which I am unable to find.
If there is none here in Cebu, is there a market for Indian spices in cebu?
Feb 14, 2009 | 4:36 pm
Hi. Would like to answer Kristine's inquiry.
We have another branch of the Taj grocery in Alabang. It's at One Legacy Place Don Jesus Drive Alabang Hills tel no.8093417.
Derrick, we can ship your orders to Cebu :)
Mar 25, 2009 | 12:41 pm
Hi, i've been posted to Manila and my office is located in Makati City. Can you please tell us what type of groceries are available with you. I am planning to bring DAAL and BASMATI RICE with me …do you think you have these available with you so that i should not bring them.
Mar 25, 2009 | 10:48 pm
hi, can i get your address or even a contacts no.s w/ u?
Apr 4, 2009 | 3:35 pm
HI Deepa,
If you ship to Cebu, could you give me a list of your items, especially the spices, and their corresponding prices?
Also do you have the Indian cottage cheese and will it spoil if it is going to be shipped? Why don't you guys just open a Cebu branch? *LOL*
Apr 13, 2009 | 12:25 am
I know ASSAD Indian Grocery in U.N. Avenue. Where is Taj Indian Grocery Store? Of just the telephone number so I can call them.
Thank you.
Apr 26, 2009 | 9:38 am
Nice post! Btw, I'm a friend of Karishma's :)
May 23, 2009 | 4:36 am
Hello Marigold,
Yes, we do have the indian cottage cheese, but it will get spoilt while shipping. There are indians in Cebu who get their orders shipped together, and there also is an indian store in cebu. For more info, you can call or email Taj at firstname.lastname@example.com
May 23, 2009 | 5:18 pm
Yes, you do get all types of daals and basmati rice also in Taj.
May 25, 2009 | 7:17 pm
Hello everybody,
I´m very new here in Manila and the Taxi Driver´s are not very fimillar with the Streets. Can you please post a Map.
May 31, 2009 | 10:42 am
@ David
Welcome to Manila. I'l try posting a map soon, but till then you can tell the taxi driver to take you to pasong tamo-bagtikan. All taxi drivers are familiar with pasong tamo or chino roces ave.
Jun 4, 2009 | 1:01 am
you can buy Patak's sauces at the Union Jack Deli in Festival Mall.
Jul 11, 2009 | 8:44 pm
I'm located in cebu city.
I would like to buy sweets for my colleagues.
If you can ship it to cebu, let me know about availabile sweets, charges and delivery time.
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Dr. Torsten Hothorn has been on quite a run lately working on Prodigy "Big Data" Challenges. Recently, he won the $30,000 Cleveland Clinic Challenge, Build an Efficient Pipeline to Find the Most Powerful Predictors, and he earned a $10,000 award for his second place finish in The DREAM-Phil Bowen ALS Prediction Prize4Life Challenge. He was recently profiled as a guest blogger for InnoCentive's Perspectives on Innovation blog. To read his post, click here.
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Our Founder
Rojane Lindkvist, Founder
Rojane founded Community Interface Services in 1983 with a vision to provide quality and innovative services for people with developmental disabilities. Her background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development with an emphasis in Psychology, a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Administration from the University of San Francisco, and post-graduate work in Rehabilitation Administration at the San Diego State University Interwork Institute Leadership Forum. Rojane served as the agency's Executive Director and as a Member of the Community Interface Services Board of Directors from 1983-2016.