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Naturally Wholesome
Why our bird food is so good
Wild bird food is sold in many places these days, much of it in very sophisticated packaging but what's actually in the bag? It's worth pausing to consider the nutritional value of the ingredients and the benefit (or otherwise) it provides for your birds.
Ark Wildlife Ltd is a full member of the Birdcare Standards Association (BSA) and all our bags carry the logo guaranteeing the contents are safe and of an exacting quality standard that will offer significant benefit to garden birds. Our expertise and thorough understanding of bird nutrition means we have formulated all our bird food to comply and largely exceed the minimum requirements and adapted each mix to suit the specialised needs of the species which will feed on it.
The nutritional value of the seeds and grains vary in the extreme, so the BSA have classified them into groups with the minimum and maximum allowable. All our bird food complies with and mostly exceeds these requirements.
Another consideration is that different species have differing eating preferences. For example songbirds and insect eaters cannot eat whole seeds but will happily supplement their natural diets, when suitable food including some of these processed grains are offered, as long as plenty of GROUP 1 foods, such as sunflower hearts and peanut granules are also present.
Many songbirds are omnivores, meaning they are insect eaters but they also enjoy fruit and plant material and all birds will require occasional tonic seeds to help balance their diets. These foods fall into their own category, as shown below and should not be supplied in excess:
The following foods are on the banned list and have either no place in the bird care market, or can be potentially hazardous if used as part of a mix. Unfortunately they still appear regularly in many other companies bird food mixes!
In these days of discount shops, 'off the shelf' websites and fulfilment houses, do you actually know who you're buying from and how much they know (or care) about wild bird nutrition? When we looked closely, we were amazed how many 'bird care' companies were actually owned by large corporations or investment groups, run by slick marketing teams but with little or no ornithological experience. We are proud to be different and this is why we're happy to publish the standards we work to and will NEVER fall below.
We are rightly very proud of the high quality bird seed mixes we offer for sale. We never compromise on quality, meaning you can be certain every bag carrying our logo, backed by the Birdcare Standards Association, is full of the best nutritionally balanced food on the market. Guaranteed to attract a greater abundance and diversity of birds to your garden.
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About Us
With over 25 years' experience in the fireplace industry, we at Bespoke Fireplace Designs specialise in exclusively designing and creating fireplaces to customers individual requirements.
Fireplaces to complement the theme and ambience of your room, made exclusively for you – any size, any shape, any colour.
We are delighted to present you with our brochure of some of the designs already created for clients. The fireplaces illustrated are meant to give you an insight into what can be achieved. All of the designs shown can be made to your individual specification, and you can even "mix and match" designs if you wish.
Our Team
Our experienced team offer confident and knowledgeable advice for all of our fireplace collections, and will discuss your unique project requirements in detail. Whether you have a new innovative fireplace concept in mind, or a difficult flue route to consider, we will assist you through each stage of the process to achieve your design aspirations. As the project progresses, we can liaise directly with contractors, and carry out thorough surveys and meetings on site, to ensure the installation and final stages of the fireplace fit runs smoothly and on schedule.
Joining Bespoke Fireplace Designs in 2011, Megan has developed key skills in the design and engineering aspects of our bespoke fireplace collections. With valuable experience of our case studies, we can create bespoke 3D drawings to materialise your fireplace concepts into reality. Working closely with architects and interior designers, Megan ensures the project is carefully managed from concept to installation.
With over 30 years in the fireplace industry, Emrys excels in offering wide knowledge and understanding of fireplaces and flue systems, allowing architects, designers and contractors to be confident in the support we provide. Specialising in our both our Bespoke and Kalfire ranges, Emrys endeavours to specify the ideal fireplace for our international and domestic clients.
Our design consultants are here to discuss your fireplace and flue specifications, with our engineers and project managers completing the team, to see your project through from concept to commission. Please contact one of our team today, to discuss your unique requirements.

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Planning a Wedding: Including Children in the Ceremony as Flower Girls, Ringbearers and Junior Bridesmaids
Should Children be Part of a Wedding Ceremony?
There are many details involved in planning a wedding, but for brides or grooms that have young children, or nieces and nephews that want to be part of the special day, you'll have to decide whether to include children in the wedding ceremony.
Many people love the idea of an adorable flower girl and/or ring bearer dressed as mini brides and grooms walking down the aisle and standing quietly next to the bridesmaids and groomsmen. Yet, often that idea is just that - a fantasy! Its best to carefully consider a minimum age requirement for the wedding and alternative ways to include kids in the celebration if participation in the ceremony is not allowed or ill-advised under the circumstances.
You may wish to include a flower girl or ringbearer that is toilet trained and ready from a maturity standpoint to walk down the aisle by themselves in the wedding ceremony. On the other hand,if a child is not old enough to manage the task of taking part in a wedding ceremony, you could have a major distraction on your hands.
Let's review some of the considerations to make when planning your wedding and deciding whether to include kids!
Note: All photographs in this hub are the property of the author, Stephanie Hicks. Please contact me for permission to reprint or publish.
How Old Should a Flower Girl or Ring Bearer Be?
The answer to this question depends on a number of factors:
- How formal is your ceremony? The more formal the setting, the older a child should be. On the other hand, a casual, outdoor celebration may be more child-friendly. Some people suggest that a child be at least 5 years old to take part in a wedding ceremony.
- How confident is the child? If the young girl or boy is afraid of letting go of their parent's hand, or otherwise anxious in front of large crowds, then they may not be able to walk down the aisle when the moment arrives. This may be OK for some wedding parties, but upsetting for others.
- How important is it to the bride, groom and/or the families that the child "behave"? Some people are more laid-back and will laugh at cute antics of a flower girl or ring-bearer, while others frown upon behavior that is possible when you include a child under the age of 8 in the wedding (blurting out questions during the ceremony, fidgeting, twirling around, passing gas, even picking their nose - yes, this happened at our wedding!)
Cute Flower Girls: Would this Make You Laugh at Your Own Wedding?
Does the Child Have an Appropriate Temperament to be a Flower Girl or Ringbearer?
When you invite a child into your wedding ceremony, be prepared to showcase their unique personality. Some children are very talkative and inquisitive. They might ask questions or otherwise be overly curious during the service.
For example, my sister (5 years old at the time), loudly asked whether my aunt and uncle were going to have a baby right after they exchanged rings. Another friend of mine had her nephew attempting to lift up her giant gown to see what was underneath it!
Other children may be very shy or anxious in large groups. Expecting them to be able to walk down the aisle in front of a crowd may be too much to ask.
Even if they are normally even tempered, some kids will just have a bad day on the day of the wedding. If they have traveled long distances to get to the wedding, or have been dressed up for hours during photographs, it is possible they will be at the end of their rope. Wailing, crying or even throwing a temper tantrum could occur!
The bottom line is to be prepared for anything when you are including children in a wedding ceremony. As long as expectations are reasonable, a child does not have to ruin the day, even if things do not go smoothly or exactly as planned.
In fact, the proper question may be do YOU have the appropriate temperament to handle a child's meltdown or other antics on your wedding day?
How Formal will the Wedding Ceremony Be?
If your dream is to have a wedding fit for a princess, carefully consider whether children should be part of the scene. Chances are, they will be a distraction. Cute? - yes. Naughty? - depends on your definition of the term.
Formal wedding ceremonies can certainly include children. In fact, the British Royal Wedding in 2011 had six young children participating in the wedding party as junior bridesmaids, pages in attendance and flower girls. Their ages ranged from 3-10 years old.
Hiring a babysitter with whom the child is already familiar, or enlisting another trusted family member that is not otherwise taking part in the wedding to help with a young flower girl or ring bearer could help distract, entertain and manage little wedding participants. Another helpful tip is to "practice" holding a flower basket or ring bearers pillow while showing the child how to walk down a hallway. Children ages 5 and up can usually understand what to expect if you explain it beforehand.
Before you plan on including kids in a formal wedding ceremony, be sure to check with the pastor or officiant to ensure there are no rules that would restrict or prohibit children from taking part in the ceremony.
Adorable Ring Bearer
Is There Another Role for a Child to Take Part in the Wedding Celebration?
Maybe there are many young children you would like to include when planning your wedding. Or, perhaps you have decided that any potentially eligible kids are simply too young or do not have the right temperament to participate in the ceremony.
You can still have them participate in the celebration in other meaningful ways: (1) passing out wedding programs; (2) handing out groom's cake at the reception; (3) handing out little bottles of bubbles; (4) taking pictures with disposable cameras; (5) "ushering" grandparents to their seats; or (6) simply dressing the part of a flower girl or ring bearer for photographs, then sitting with family during the ceremony.
What About Junior Bridesmaids?
Sometimes the question is not whether a child is old enough to be a flower girl, but whether she is too old! For young girls ages 10-18, the role of junior bridesmaid may be a better fit.
A junior bridesmaid walks down the aisle, usually after the other bridesmaids, but before the flower girl and/or ring bearer. Her dress can be the same or similar to those worn by bridesmaids, but usually a bit more modest and "girl"-like. This role in a wedding ceremony often delights pre-teens and teens who long to dress and feel more grown-up.
Consider whether to include junior bridesmaids with a pre-wedding make-up, nails, or hairdressing session. Don't forget to offer small gifts of appreciation to all children in your ceremony, as well as to other attendants.
Wedding Rehearsal: Where do Junior Bridesmaids Fit?
Why I Had Kids Take Part in Our Wedding Ceremony
My husband and I decided to include children in our wedding party and have not regretted the decision. Two of my cousins were flower girls, and my cousin's son was the ring bearer. All three of them were 5 years old at the time.
Admittedly, I wanted the "cute" factor of little mini-brides and a mini groom for my wedding. The entire church "oohhed and ahhhed" when the three processed down the aisle before me. They were very well behaved (although that would not have mattered to me) during the ceremony, sitting with their parents instead of standing up front with the other attendants.
Now that we've been married over 15 years, its amazing to see our little flower girls and ring bearer graduate from high school and go on to college! It certainly does not seem like that many years ago that we got married.
That said, the decision whether to include children in the ceremony is one that only the bride and groom can make based on their personal circumstances and the child(ren) to be involved. As you can see below, there are pros and cons on both sides of the equation.
If you have decided to include - or exclude - kids from a wedding ceremony, please share the reasons for your decision in the comment section below!
Pros and Cons of Including Children in a Wedding Ceremony
You can honor a relative or your own child
Your relative and/or the child may not appreciate the gesture
A child may look adorable in a fancy dress or tuxedo
The child could get the fine clothing or shoes dirty beforehand
Comic relief
Disruption of the ceremony
Photographic and/or video memories
Camera captures slip-ups or embarrassing moments forever
The child never looked better all dressed up
Flower girl and junior bridesmaids dresses are expensive; add tux rental for ring bearer
Would You Include Children in Your Wedding Ceremony?
© 2012 Stephanie Hicks
Fun and adorable moments! Including the children in the wedding vows make for a memorable experience too.
You've given me lots to think about...I had 2 ringbearers & 2 flower girls (ages 5-8) at my wedding and loved them being in it. Now, my brother-in-law is getting married and my sons are his only nephews. The bride has nephews aged 5+ who will be ringbearers...should my sons (aged 2.5 and 6mths) be honorary ringbearers and just be carried down the aisle (their dad is best man)...I guess it comes down to what the bride and groom want. I'm fine with anything. Great article...
Steph your hub brought back memories of when I married my first husband. My youngest sister was four years old, she was our flower girl. Every time she dropped flowers she would turn around and see if anyone behind her stepped on them. When dad and I came down the aisle she was up in front standing beside the brides maids and yelled not to step on her flowers. I was glad that everyone laughed.
Hi, I would love children to be at my wedding, but I got married in a register office and we had kids in the 'audience' but not with us as it was simple. but I would definitely love it as even if they misbehave it can add to the day, loved your photos! amazing! rated up and shared!
Steph, I loved this hub! You ask some excellent questions that ought to be at least considered by people before moving forward with their wedding plans.
I loved the sweet memories and stories, as well as the hilarious things too! The asking about having a baby and looking up under the dress was a riot! I can only imagine being there. Wonderful days and wonderful memories shared here. Loved your photos as well. Voted up, useful, awesome and beautiful and funny!
A really great hub, when (if) I finally get married the children in my life would definitely be involved. I think that it enhances a wedding. Thank you for sharing voted beautiful and interesting :)
I think this is a great idea...
Involving kids in a wedding is definitely a nice touch, not to forgot all the reasons you've listed (I say yay to all of them). Love the videos--we can all use a little comic factor. Thanks for sharing and rated up.
Hi Steph, I never realised so much planning goes into this. Awesome stuff. Thank you. Definitely a vote up!
My husband and I wanted to have a flower girl and ring bearer. They were each 5-7 years old at the time. I'm glad that they weren't any younger than that. They weren't shy at all and loved being part of the ceremony. I'm glad that it was a positive experience for everyone.
Thanks for all of the great advice on this topic!
Great hub! We included my 8 year old nephew as a ring bearer and my 4 and 6 year old nieces as flower girls and it worked out really well. They were all so excited, and it has given them so many fun memories.
Recently, we also had my two year old be the ring bearer in my cousin's wedding - and your advice definitely applied - you have to be ready for anything! He walked down the aisle by himself when we practiced, but at the ceremony he wanted me to carry him (which I did) until the very end. This was fine with everyone, but I was glad we already had talked about this with my cousin as a back up plan to make sure it was ok!
Also, we had flower girls hand out dessert (locally made ice cream sandwiches) at our rehearsal dinner and they loved that special role.


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My kids made these pages for St. Patrick's Day. It was such an easy, fun activity!
You can do this little project with your kids while they're home over the summer! If you're like me, you're constantly looking for something cool to keep them busy!
First, print this page below:
Click HERE for a free, printable version.
Next, grab your colored marshmallows.
Finally, you can do one of two things.
1. Use scissors to cut each mallow in half (or tear them) and stick them to page.2. Let your kids bite the ends off each marshmallow & stick the remaining piece to the page. This is what we did, but I have to warn ya... that was a LOT of sugar they took in!
It ended up being a pretty fun project, though! You could do this with just about any picture! THIS is one of my favorite sites to go to find printable coloring pages! Have fun!


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I love color and I love the abstractions that can occur when you let paint do its own thing. It's a bit like raising a child, you guide the child/paint a little bit, but then it's on its own. 20 years or so ago I had an idea to use paint between panes of glass, I called them "Smoosh Paintings" I have done dozens of these pieces when the muse hits me. Here is an example.
In another idea, I would paint thick layers of paint on top of one another and lightly mix them with a large brush, then I would tap the paint layers with a rag or a brush, and one time even drumsticks. Then let the paint mix in various ways. This technique was used in the background sections of the painting "Support" below.
I recently discovered the "Pour" technique quite by accident. It was exciting so I started playing with it. Different surfaces, different liquidities, different paint combinations, different additives and so on. Some did not work, but some came out fantastic. Below is one of the first pieces I felt was a success. The surface is a masonite board. I saw the Dragon immediately!
The next piece was also done on a masonite board. I am happier with the results on masonite then on canvas for some reason. Basically this was done for my wife who was redecorating the bathroom in blue/aquas. This piece has energy, movement, flow. It is a wave, a tsunami crashing into the shore.
This next piece is one of the few canvas pour paintings that I am happy with the result. I should have been keeping a notebook that described the various methods I tried and the results it achieved, but I didn't. Not sure if I used alcohol or silicon as the additive on this one. I think I pretty much covered the canvas in red then poured on top of the red. I hung it in the house vertically and every time I look at it I see something new.
After completing a number of "pours" I started to wonder how to take the technique to different places? How to make it more "my own". A number of people play with the pour technique, but how could I distinguish mine from the next person? This piece pointed one way. The result was cool, I liked it, . But I kept seeing "Underwater".
As I looked at it, I started imagining mermaids frolicking beneath the waves, and made the decision to add one or two into the picture. I could have easily framed it without any additions and probably sold without much effort, but once I had the idea I couldn't let it go. I struggled with how to paint them. Realistically or keep within the abstraction of the background? I have recently been playing with the Chinese brush painting technique (painted a couple of bamboo experiments) and thought I would give that a whirl. That technique is very unforgiving, you only get one shot at a line. If you screw it up….
The end result is above. I have a number of other poured canvases that are likely to become "backgrounds". "Completing" an abstract background is exactly what I do with my gemstone paintings.
After watching an artist on YouTube that used old vinyl LPs as his painting surface, I found some old beat up albums in the garage and tried the technique. I loved the results but wondered what to do with them that would complete an interesting artwork? I decided to experiment with the mounting and framing of the paintings and pairing them in unique ways.
For this piece I poured a wood panel, 3 cd ROMS and a vinyl LP then constructed them with the frame. I keep wanting to put a little "Silver Surfer" figurine flying out from behind the large "planet".
My latest thought is to use the pour technique in a more controlled fashion. For my first piece I tried a self portrait. I think it worked out really cool (but for some reason my wife absolutely hates it. ? That's what makes horse races I guess)
Even though she didn't care for mine, I had already started painting my wife at the same time. If nothing else, the portraits are very unique.
I will be accepting commissions, for a limited time, for portraits utilizing this technique.


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Welcome! I'm so glad you found me here! I'm Emily, you life and wellness coach. My mission is to help you become your most joyful, satisfied, and successful (and, therefore, healthiest) self.
Mindset is the most important component of transformation! By regularly applying new practices such as meditation, journaling, or a daily gratitude list, you will begin to shift your perspective and thus enhance your quality of life.
This is my area of expertise! I am a holistic wellness and lifestyle counselor, focusing on offering emotional support and teaching mindfulness. I have worked with a wide range of clients and enjoy adapting my programs to meet your personal needs. I'm excited to work with you and offer inspiration for the journey.
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- I specialize in stress management
- Emotional eating
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France came from behind to demolish Argentina 4-2 in an exciting 7 goals thriller with PSG Star Killian Mbappe netting a brace.
Five of the goals came in an action-packed second-half. Kylian Mbappe well and truly announced himself as a superstar to the world with a match-winning brace.
Les Bleus needed a response after falling behind to Gabriel Mercado's deflection in the early stages of the half.
It came first from Benjamin Pavard's stunner before Mbappe took control with a brace, displaying a clinical edge in the box.
Sergio Aguero set up a tense couple of minutes, but Didier Deschamps' side held out for win to advance to the last eight
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I hear so much about free radicals being bad for the skin and how antioxidants can fight them, but I don't really know what it means. What are free radicals and how do they cause wrinkles?
In order to understand how free radicals affect our skin, we have to go back to some basics of chemistry. All matter is made up of atoms. In turn, these atoms are made up of neutrons, protons and electrons. Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus of an atom while electrons exist in pairs around this nucleus.
When two or more atoms bond together, they become molecules. Stable molecules possess pairs of electrons in their outermost shells. Pollution, UV rays, and carbon monoxide can all react with our bodies' molecules and cause them to lose an electron, leaving one without a partner. The idea of an unpaired electron may seem insignificant to those of us outside of the science community, but it can cause a lot of damage.
Think of these single electrons as chemical homewreckers. A lone (or "free") electron wants to be part of a pair and will therefore steal an electron from another pair on a neighboring molecule. This causes a chain reaction because it leaves another molcule with an unpaired electron that will attack yet another molecule to steal an electron.
Unfortunately, free radicals tend not to be very choosy and will attack a variety of molecules including the DNA, lipids and proteins in our skin. This can damage the structure of cell membranes, making cells function poorly or even die off. Scientists theorize that free radicals may be responsible not only for aging but also a variety of other ailments such as heart disease and strokes.
Antioxidants fight free radicals by jumping into the fray and stopping the chain reaction before the cell is irreversibly damaged. In the skin, this means that free radicals have a decreased ability to break down the collagen that keeps our skin elastic. Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and beta-carotene are all well-documented antioxidants, but a slew of other antioxidants are now making their way into cosmetic anti-wrinkle products. Exotic ingredients such as green tea (in Juice Beauty's Antioxidant Serum), grape-seed oil (in Caudalie's Vinoperfect line), and cloudberry extract (in Lumene's Radiant C-Energy products) are becoming more prevalent as cosmetic companies try to convince consumers that they use the "best" antioxidants.
The truth is that there is no "best" antioxidant. They all help fight free radical damage similarly and no one antioxidant has been proven to be better at this than others. Research does show, however, that a combination of antioxidants will work better at improving your skin than a product with a single antioxidant ingredient. Therefore, a product with Vitamins C, E and green tea extract will work better than a product with green tea extract alone.
In addition, antioxidants tend to be unstable in many cosmetic formulas and will break down over time, losing their efficacy. However, it may not be long before we see further progress-a doctor at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem recently recorded a new plant-based antioxidant that specifically counters the damage to collagen in the skin. The ingredient is currently being patented and demonstrates stability in water.


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What does it mean when you say, "4C Global Logistics LLC is a supply chain management company"?
It means we search high and low to find you new products or new suppliers for ones you already use.
But I didn't see some of the products my company needs on the products page. Does that mean you don't have them?
Our products page features some of our bestsellers, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Let us know the products you need, and we'll get them for you.
Sounds good, but how do I know I can trust 4C Global Logistics LLC?
We work closely with our attorney to ensure everyone is protected. A reference check is available upon request if necessary.
Does 4C Global Logistics LLC offer 30-, 45- or 60-day credit?
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I want to start small. What is the smallest quantity 4C Global Logistics LLC can suupply?
Every product is different, but for chemicals we prefer at least a pallet's worth. For agriculture products, it's negotiable.
What is the lead time required for an order?
We don't keep any products on hand, so generally we need 2 to 3 weeks before we can ship a product.
This all sounds good, but why should I hire 4C Global Logistics LLC instead of just doing everything myself?
You shouldn't do it all by yourself for the same reasons you don't give yourself haircuts. It would be an awkward waste of your time and talents (and probably look really awful, too).
Get us working with you, and leave all the headaches of international supply chain management to us. We're there to make sure you can focus on what you already do well, producing and selling great products.


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If I were an Owl Book
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Smoky polenta chips (and burgers)
We had burgers and chips for dinner one day last week. With one big twist; it was polenta chips. And they tasted of smoked cheese. Unfortunately I can't take credit for this amazing recipe, that fame belongs to Yotam Ottolenghi, … Continue reading
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Ottolenghi's one pot wonder
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The Tibet Film Festival opened here in London on Thursday night. It was so much fun to go! I'm totally proud of this: And I shot this in the tube on the way home: Share this…TwitterLinkedinPinterestemailGoogle+Read more
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My photo in the Tibet Film Festival
I took this photo in Tibet last summer, and now it's going to be in the photo exhibit that goes along with the Tibet Film Festival in the UK. Films are showing in London throughout July, then traveling the UK for the remainder of the year. Best of all, I'll be in London for the summer, so I'll get to see it. Very exciting! Share this…TwitterLinkedinPinterestemailGoogle+Read more
Dream of the Turquoise Bee: Trip to Tibet
My trip to Tibet last year was the inaugural year of the "Dream of the Turquoise Bee" Tibet trips led by Dianne Aigaki–incredible artist, world traveler, and more than anything else just one of my favorite people on the planet. You couldn't do better than this for an authentic trip to a part of Tibet that few westerners ever get to see. Following is the announcement that Dianne sent out. If you're interested, check out the itinerary or Dianne's blog, which has fantastic stories about getting ready for last year's adventure. Enjoy! An unparalleled experience for botanical illustrators, photographers, landscape[…]Read more
Tibetan yak leather saddle bags
I finished a pair of these, and attendant acoutrements, just before Christmas–one for me, and one for John. So far I can't take it out of the house without getting comments, and I hear he's had the same experience–so it worked… While walking through Kanze in Kham (Tibet) with John and our friend Sandy, I spied what looked like some sweet leather work in a shop window. We went inside and it was quickly clear that it was some REALLY sweet leather work, and there was plenty more of it; we were in a leatherworking shop, and the owner/craftsman was[…]Read more
Tibet Day tomorrow
Tomorrow I'll be at Fort Mason in San Francisco with my Tibetan teacher for the Bay Area Friends of Tibet's 24th Tibet Day. My teacher, Lobsang Tsering, has a non-profit called Tibetan Living Communities that is dedicated to the improvement of education and medical care for Tibetan refugees throughout India. We'll be talking to people and, I think, writing people's names in Tibetan script. Come on by if you're in the area! Share this…TwitterLinkedinPinterestemailGoogle+Read more
Tibetan lessons continue
The fun continues. I've learned the alphabet, which is no small task, as it turns out. There are 30 consonants and 4 additional vowels, but although the written word is read left to right, it turns out that many of the letters can be stacked on top of each other to create new sounds. We're on to basic grammar and vocabulary now, so I thought I'd sum up some of what I've learned about getting the hang of the alphabet (for English speakers). The language is read left-to-right, and letters are aligned at the top (ours are aligned at the[…]Read more
Tibetan lessons begin
I had my first Tibetan lesson on Friday. I'm very excited about learning this language. I speak a tad of Spanish and French and seem to inexplicably understand some German, but I don't *really* speak anything other than English. Theoretically, Tibetan is kind of ridiculous to learn…possibly even less useful than Finnish. But since I'm hoping to do lots more Tibet-related stuff, I think it will be very useful. The hardest part is learning a new alphabet that corresponds to sounds we don't have in English. But, I'm using my synesthesia to my advantage; I realized that I can associate[…]Read more
Tibet photo album
I've gone through everything, finally, and have an album of photos from Tibet that I'm really happy with. I'll probably monkey with one or two a little more, but basically I think I can put these photos to bed and focus on some newer ones! Here are a few that weren't in the original "quick & dirty" album I put up right after I got back: Share this…TwitterLinkedinPinterestemailGoogle+Read more
I went to Tibet
If you know me, you heard me talk about it incessantly before and after. It was all I hoped it would be and more. It was outstanding and genuinely life-changing. The people in our group were wonderful; the Tibetans were just fantastic. Very curious about all of us, and they loooooved my pink hair. I had several sincere inquiries as to whether the color was natural. We spent a night in a nunnery; we herded yaks; we set out prayer flags; we were questioned by the police. I saw a monk with a Playboy fanny pack. Frankly it would be[…]Read more
Where am I now?
I'm back from Tibet, which was OUTSTANDING. I've been doing some solid photography. I spent Sunday at the Iowa State Fair. I'm coming home tomorrow, and I'll have tons of photos to edit and post. Plus I can't wait to get started on some projects! Share this…TwitterLinkedinPinterestemailGoogle+Read more


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We asked one York grad and one current York student to tell us about York's nightlife highlights. Tom Orr is a second-year undergrad, and this is his take.
1. It's the opposite of Darwinism.
Operation 'Darwin's evolution theory in reverse', or "a regular night out" to most, begins with deciding to substitute dinner with pure absurdity.
You soon end up with some concoction of a night-out meal along the lines of pasta on toast. It's at least a distraction from some questionable "pre-drinks" music.
A disgruntled taxi driver calls for the millionth time to alert everyone of his arrival. You hop in, smile, and declare that no one has change. "Salvation Nightclub, please" gives way to deep taxi conversation about communism, or something.
2. It's rock 'n' roll
The Salvation Nightclub queue is monstrous – so the Stone Roses bar it is. Here you might expect sleeveless tattooed bikers, but you instead discover yet another queue of freshers mobbing the barman for those infamous, student loan-friendly vodka trebles.
You shuffle to clear spot and dance haplessly as if watching a Davina McCall fitness tape, and peripherally detect judgmental stares. Back to the club.
3. "Do you work out?"
You're either innately loved or hated by bouncers, or you have the uncanny ability to slip under the radar. It's best to be part of the latter group.
Student ID in hand, entry is granted. Oh Salvation, you sticky-floored haven. You order three completely unknown and unnecessary drinks by shouting above the noise in a bellowing Pig Latin.
You find yourself upstairs, grooving among various sports societies to cheesy 90's pop. Looking around, you begin to feel less guilty about being so unfit.
4. You've been tagged in 8 photos…
S Club 7's "Reach for the Stars" sounds like the best song you've ever heard at this point. Of course, until the numb realisation that in a few short hours you'll be sat in a lecture hall discussing education policy.
You shrug it off with an eighth return to the bar. You next take a detour via the club photographer – always the best decision of the night.
5. The show must go on!
Party-pooping bouncers remove you from the upstairs floor at the closing hours. The party continues undeterred downstairs with 60 precious minutes of contemporary tunes by a DJ-mixing software-downloader who lives with his parents.
You make a cheeky request a terrible song and grinningly tell all of your friends "it was me". It's not worth the joke. It's time to sample the exquisite nocturnal cuisine of Salt & Pepper chippy.
6. Chips and Gravy?
You can't remember whether you even enjoy chips and gravy, but order it anyway. You wander home through town, chips in one hand, phone in the other, comparing notes with friends on the night's events.You advise one friend not to climb a tree next to the river. You proceed to join in. You sprain your ankle.
Having limped home, you sensibly decide that now's the best time to write a few emails, before tumbling into bed and spinning into a well deserved sleep.


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Jakszyk, Fripp & Collins: A Scarcity of Miracles
With four of A Scarcity of Miracles' participants past CrimsFripp; drummer Gavin Harrison, from the 2008 tour; bassist Tony Levin a longstanding alum from 1981 on, barring the 2000-03 lineup; and saxophonist/flautist Mel Collins returning after an absence of over 25 years, last appearing as a guest on the landmark Red (DGM Live, 1975)it's a small leap to place it within the Crimson continuum. Add Jakko M. Jakszyk, who managed to do the near-impossiblesing and play Fripp's knotty parts in the all-Crimson-alum tribute, 21st Century Schizoid Band (also featuring Collins)and it would seem impossible for this group to be anything but Crimson.
But it isn't. Fripp has always determined when a project becomes Crimson, and his verdict on Scarcity? "It has the Crimson gene," he says, "but is not quite KC." And, no surprise, he's right.
Compared to Crimson and Crimson ProjeKcts of the past couple decades, Scarcity is surely the gentlest album to carry the Fripp name, beyond Soundscape albums like the poignant Love Cannot Bear (DGM Live, 2005), and is just as certainly the most melancholically beautiful. But the group is called Jakszyk, Fripp & Collins for a reason: these sessions, to which Levin and Harrison were added much laterstemmed from improvised sessions by Jakszyk and Fripp, with Collins added as the project began to take more expansive shape. It's no surprise, then, as the two guitarists began massaging the material into more defined song form, that the material also began to resemble Jakszyk's overlooked The Bruised Romantic Glee Club (Iceni, 2006).
Still, the Crimson gene is there. The beginning of "The Other Man" incorporates the slightest hint of Gamelan, an ongoing inspiration for Fripp since Discipline (DGM Live, 1981). And, as Jakszyk's warm voice is layered, its oblique melody overarching the whole-tone center that Fripp has explored since "Fracture," from 1973's Starless and Bible Black (DGM Live), and Levin and Harrison enter with the album's most aggressive pulse, this may not be Crimson, but it's darn close.
Whether or not it actually matters is up to the ear of the beholder. A Scarcity of Miracles returns Fripp to a nearly all-English lineup for the first time since the '70s, and while impossible to define why, possesses the most decidedly British feel of any group project in which Fripp has participated since his 1990s work with David Sylvian. It may lack the sharp corners, jagged edged and harder surfaces of latter-day Crimson, and there's none of the overt symphonic prog of early Crim, but Jakszyk's refined vocals, soft-spoken playing and haunting songwriting, Fripp's searing lines and orchestral soundscaping, and Collins' soaring melodies make for the best group recordCrimson or noto come from the Fripp camp in nearly 30 years.
Track Listing: A Scarcity of Miracles; The Price We Pay; Secrets; The House; The Other Man; The Light of Day.
Personnel: Robert Fripp: guitars, soundscapes; Mel Collins: alto and soprano saxophones, flute ; Jakko M Jakszyk: guitars, vocals, Gu Zheng, keyboards; Tony Levin: bass, Chapman Stick; Gavin Harrison: drums, percussion.
Title: A Scarcity of Miracles | Year Released: 2011 | Record Label: Panegyric Recordings


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The Finisher
A Place Called Wormwood
I WAS DOZING WHEN I heard the scream. It pierced my head like a morta round, doing terribly befuddling things to my mind, as loud and terrifying as though it were all happening right there and then.
After the sound came the vision: the blue, the color blue. It was in a mist like a cloud on the ground. It enveloped my mind, pushing out all other thoughts, all memories. When it finally disappeared, my befuddlement cleared as well. Yet I always believed there was something of great importance that had simply not come back to me.
I suddenly sat up straight on my planks atop my tree, the vision along with my sleepiness struck clean from me. At first light, I was almost always up in my tree — a stonking, straight-to-the-sky poplar with a full towering canopy. Twenty short boards nailed to the trunk were my passage up. Eight wide, splintered boards constituted my floor when I got up there. And a stretch of waterproof cloth I had oiled myself draped over branches and tied down tight with scavenged rope represented my roof. But I was not thinking about that, for a scream was ringing in my ears and it wasn't the scream of the blue mist, which apparently existed only in my mind. This scream was coming from down below.
I hurtled to the edge of my planks and looked down to the ground from where I heard the scream once more. This cry was now joined by the baying of attack canines. The sounds shattered what had been a peaceful first light.
Wugmorts did not, as a routine matter, scream at first light or at any other time of the light or night. I scampered down the short boards nailed to the trunk of my tree. My booted feet hit the dirt, and I looked first right and then left. It was difficult to tell from where the screams and baying were coming. Amid the trees, sounds bounced and echoed confusedly.
When I saw what was coming at me, I turned and started running as fast as I could. The attack canine had hurtled from out of a stand of trees, its fangs bared and its hindquarters lathered in sweat, a testament to the effort it was employing. I was fleet of foot for a female Wug, but there was no Wug, male or female, who could outrun an attack canine. Even as I ran, I braced for the impact of its fangs on my skin and bone. But it flashed past me and redoubled its efforts, soon vanishing from my sight. I was not its prey this light.
I glanced to the left and saw between two trees a glimpse of black — a black tunic.
Council was about. The attack canines must have been unleashed by them.
But for what reason? Council, with one exception, was comprised of males, most of them older Wugs, and they kept themselves to themselves. They passed laws and regulations and other edicts that all Wugs must obey, but we all lived in peace and freedom, if not in much luxury.
Now they were out in the forest with canines chasing something. Or maybe some Wug? My next thought was that there had been an escape from Valhall, our prison. But no
Wug had ever escaped from Valhall. And even if they had, I doubted members of Council would be out trying to round them up. They had other means to collect bad Wugs.
I kept running, following the baying and the racing footfalls, and soon realized that my path was taking me perilously close to the Quag. The Quag was an impenetrable barrier that circled Wormwood like a noose. That's all there was in existence: Wormwood and the Quag. No one had ever gone through the Quag because the terrible beasts in there would murder you within slivers. And since there was nothing beyond the Quag, there had never been visitors to Wormwood.
I neared the edge of this most terrible place that Wugs were repeatedly warned from the age of a very young to avoid. I slowed and then stopped a few yards from where the
Quag began. My heart was pounding and my lungs bursting, not simply from my running but from being this close to a place that held only death for those stupid enough to stray inside.
The baying had now ceased, as had the sounds of the footfalls. I looked to the left and glimpsed canines and Council members staring into the depths of the Quag. I could not see their faces, but I imagined them to be as full of fear as was mine. Even attack canines wanted no part of the Quag.
I let out one more long breath and that's when a sound to my right reached me. I looked in that direction and in a stunning moment realized that I was seeing someone disappear into the tangled vines and twisted trees that rose up like a barricade around the perimeter of the Quag. And it was a Wug I knew well.
I looked to my left to see if any of Council or the canines had caught sight of this, but it didn't appear they had. I turned back, but the image was now gone. I wondered if I had simply imagined it. No Wug would voluntarily venture into that awful place.
When something touched me on the arm, I nearly screamed. As it was, I just about collapsed to the ground, but the thing, now revealed to be a hand, kept me upright.
"Vega Jane? It is Vega Jane, isn't it?"
I turned to look up into the blunt features of Jurik Krone. He was tall, strong, forty-five sessions old and a fast-rising member of Council.
"I'm Vega Jane," I managed to say.
"What are you doing here?" he asked. His tone was not stern, simply questioning, but there was a certain repressed hostility in his eyes.
"I was in my tree before going to Stacks. I heard a scream and saw the canines. I saw Wugs in black tunics running, so I . . . I ran too."
Krone nodded at this. "Did you see anything else?" he asked. "Other than the black tunics and canines?"
I peered at the spot where I had seen a Wug run into the Quag. "I saw the Quag."
His fingers gripped my shoulder more tightly. "Is that all? Nothing else?"
I tried to keep calm. The image of the Wug's face before he fled into the Quag slammed into me like a spear of skylight. "That's all."
His fingers released and he stepped back. I took him in fully. His black tunic rode well on his broad shoulders and thick arms.
"What were you chasing?" I asked.
"It's Council business, Vega," he replied sharply. "Please be on your way. It is not safe to be this close to the Quag. Head back toward Wormwood. Now. It is for your own good."
He turned and walked off, leaving me breathless and shaking. I took one more look at the Quag and then raced back in the direction of my tree.
I scampered up the boards and settled myself once more on the planks, out of breath and my head filled with the most dreadful thoughts.
"wo-wo-wotcha, Ve-Ve-VegaJane?"
The voice coming from below belonged to my friend. His name was Daniel Delphia, but to me he was simply Delph. He always called me Vega Jane, as though both names were my given one. Everyone else simply called me Vega, when they bothered to call me anything at all.
"Delph?" I said. "Up here."
I heard him scampering up the short boards. I was very nearly twenty yards up. I was also fourteen sessions old, going on a lot older. I was also female.
Being fourteen and female was frowned on here in Wormwood, the village where we both lived. It's never been clear to me why. But I liked being young. And I liked being female.
I was apparently in the minority on that.
Wormwood was a village full of Wugmorts — Wugs for short. The term
villagesuggested a communal spirit that just wasn't present here. I tried to lend a helping hand from time to time, but I picked my causes carefully. Some Wugs had neither trust nor compassion. I tried to avoid them. Sometimes it was hard, because they had a tendency to get in my face.
Delph's head poked over the boards. He was much taller than me, and I was tall for a female, over five feet nine inches. I was still growing, because all the Janes were late bloomers. My grandfather Virgil, it was said, grew four inches more when he was twenty. And forty sessions later came his Event and his height became meaningless because there was nothing left of him.
Delph was about six and a half feet tall with shoulders that spread like the leafy cap of my poplar. He was sixteen sessions old with a long mane of black hair that appeared mostly yellowish white because of the dust he did not bother to wash away. He worked at the Mill, lifting huge sacks of flour, so more dust would just take its place. He had a wide, shallow forehead, full lips, and eyes that were as dark as his hair without the dust. They looked like twin holes in his head. I think it would be fascinating to see what went on in Delph's mind. And, I had to admit, his eyes were beautiful. I sometimes went all willy when he looked at me.
He did not qualify to work at Stacks, where some creativity was required. I have never seen Delph create anything except confusion. His mind came and went like rain bursts. It had done so ever since he was six sessions old. No one knew what had happened to him, or if they did, they never shared it with me. I believed that Delph remembered it. And it had done something to his head. It obviously wasn't an Event, because there would be nothing left of him. But it might be a near peer. And yet sometimes Delph said things that made me believe there was far more going on in his mind than most Wugs thought.
If things were a bit off with Delph inside his head, there was nothing wrong with the outside of him. He was handsome, to be sure. Though he never seemed to notice, I had seen many a female giving him the "look" as he passed by. A snog is what they wanted, I'm sure. But Delph always kept moving. And his broad shoulders and long muscled arms and legs gave him a strength that virtually no other Wug could match.
Delph settled next to me, his legs crossed at bony ankles and dangling over the edge of the splintered boards. There was barely enough space for the two of us here. But Delph liked to come up my tree. He didn't have many other places to go.
I pushed my long, dark straggly hair out of my eyes and focused on a dirt spot on my thin arm. I didn't rub it away because I had lots of dirt spots. And like Delph's Mill dust, what would be the point? My life was full of dirt.
"Delph, did you hear all that?"
He looked at me. "H-hear wh-what?"
"The attack canines and the screaming?"
He looked at me like I was wonky. "Y-you o-okay,
Ve-Vega Jane? "
I tried again. "Council was out with attack canines chasing something." I wanted to say chasing someone, but I decided to keep that to myself. "They were down near the Quag."
He shivered at the name, as I knew he would.
"Qu-Qu-Qu —" He took a shuddering breath and said simply, "Bad."
I decided to change the subject. "Have you eaten?" I asked Delph. Hunger was like a painful, festering wound. When you had it, you could think of nothing else.
Delph shook his head no.
I pulled out a small tin box constituting my portable larder that I carried with me. Inside was a wedge of goat's cheese and two boiled eggs, a chunk of fried bread and some salt and pepper I kept in small pewter thumbs of my own making. We used lots of pepper in Wormwood, especially in our broths. Pepper cured lots of ills, like the taste of bad meat and spoiled vegetables. There had also been a sweet pickle, but I had eaten it already.
I handed him the box. It was intended for my first meal, but I was not so big as Delph. He needed lots of wood in his fire, as they said around here. I would eat at some point. I was good at pacing myself. Delph did not pace. Delph just did. I considered it one of his most endearing qualities.
He sprinkled salt and pepper on the eggs, cheese and bread, and then wolfed them down in one elongated swallow. I heard his belly rumble as the foodstuffs dropped into what
had been an empty cavern.
"Better?" I asked.
"B-better," he mumbled contentedly. "Thanks, Ve-Vega Jane."
I rubbed sleep from my eyes. I had been told that my eyes were the color of the sky. But other times, when the clouds covered the heavens, they could look quite silver, as though I were absorbing the colors from above. It was the only change that was ever likely to happen to me.
"Go-going t-t-to see your mum and dad this light?" asked Delph.
I shot him a glance. "Yes."
"Ca-can I c-come t-too?"
"Of course, Delph. We can meet you there after Stacks."
He nodded, mumbled the word Mill, rose and scrambled down the short boards to the ground.
I followed him, heading on to Stacks, where I worked making pretty things. In Wormwood, it was a good idea to keep moving.
And so I did.
But I did so in a different way this light. I did so with the image of someone running into the Quag, when that was impossible because it meant death. And so I convinced myself that I had not seen what I thought I had.
Yet not many slivers would pass before I realized that my eyesight had been perfect. And my life in Wormwood, to the extent I had one, would never be the same.
The Finisher
- Genres: Children's, Fiction
- paperback: 512 pages
- Publisher: Scholastic Press


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Anya & Carl | October 25, 2014 | Pan Pacific Hotel – Seattle, WAView Photos
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Bride: Everything looked so beautiful and perfect! You did such a great job! Thank you! We received so many compliments on it being "the best wedding they've ever been to". Also, a lot of people commented on what a wonderful coordinator I had and how "good" you were. The girls were very impressed with your emergency kit. I think the hotel and your staff, along with you, pulled everything together perfectly! I could not have done it without you! Thank you Merry Beth!!! You are awesome!
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Tori called me almost a year in advance and wanted to know if I could come out to their home to see if it was possible to have their wedding ceremony there. When I did the site visit, I was blown away with how beautifully it would work for having the ceremony there. Jamal wanted to know if it was possible for the guests AND the Groomsmen to enter by boat. We had Argosy out to check out the water depth, length of dock, etc. and it all worked! Voila – the plan was born. Benaroya Hall was chosen as the reception site as Tori & Jamal wanted somewhere big enough to hold all of their guests (almost 300), a very large dance floor and somewhere beautiful at night. It was the perfect choice. With them living in Los Angeles during basketball season, Tori and I did LOTS of emails and phone calls to put things together, and took advantage of any trips they made home during the season. One of the most important items for Tori was to have a very TALL cake – well, she got it! Over 5-1/2 feet before being placed on the table. Wow! Guests were shuttled via luxury transportation from Benaroya Hall, to an Argosy boat, to their home, back on the Argosy boat, back on the luxury transportation, and then back to Benaroya. There were a LOT of moving parts that day and it was nice that the weather cooperated!! It was fun having Brian McKnight sing their 1st dance for them and Sir Mix a Lot sing "Baby Got Back" once the dancing really kicked in. They sure know how to party! Tori & Jamal are so genuine and so loving and so much fun to be around – they never cease to amaze me. Everyone has so much respect for them. They were a complete joy to work for from beginning to end. It was an absolute honor to be chosen to help them create this magical evening.
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Elizabeth & Mark | August 16, 2014 | Seattle Tennis Club – Seattle, WAView Photos Watch Video
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Bride & Groom: We just wanted to send a thank you for helping us have the wedding of our dreams. The night truly did go about as perfectly as we could have asked for. I'm sure your experience was a little more stressful than ours (!), but you should know that we really had an amazing evening. And our stress level was low thanks to you. I'm sure you know that it just flew by for us and we are still remembering little things each day. We have had so many friends and family tell us it was one of the best weddings they have ever been to. One friend is calling it the "wedding of the century"! Thank you again!
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Makolo connects her magic Rwanda
Yvonne Manzi Makolo was appointed CEO of RwandAir in April 2018. With no prior experience of the aviation industry, she has risen to the challenge and – less than a year in – she speaks to Victoria Moores with all the authority and passion of an industry veteran.
"This is the toughest job I've ever had," Yvonne Manzi Makolo said, as began our chat about how she came to be CEO of RwandAir.
"It's been a crash course in learning about the aviation industry." The smile in her voice shows that she relishes the challenge.
Makolo was placed with RwandAir by government appointment in April 2017 and was promoted to CEO a year later. "I'm a telephone [industry] person. Now I'm in the airline industry," she said
While Makolo may be an industry newcomer, there are parallels between her old life in telecommunications and her new life in aviation. Both industries depend on keen customer focus, while maintaining tight control of revenues and costs. But, more importantly, both RwandAir and telecommunications are vital national infrastructure with one central role: connecting people.
"RwandAir's primary purpose and goal is to support the economy. We are a land-locked country, so the need for aviation is extremely high. It is critical for the development of the country. Road transport is very expensive and tedious. The importance of air transport is a no-brainer for the country," said Makolo.
Rwanda is one of Africa's fastest-growing economies, expanding at around 7% per year. Its main export used to be tea and coffee, but that has now shifted to tourism.
The country also ranks third in Africa, in terms of hosting international conferences, cementing RwandAir's importance as a national asset. "I believe that success has a lot to do with connections to the country," Makolo said, as well as the government's visa-on-arrival policy, which simplifies travel to Rwanda.
"Rwanda understands the importance of connection, especially to African countries and beyond. This is a major priority for the airline and for the government," she said.
When Makolo joined RwandAir, the airline operated around 20 routes. Since then, London (UK) and Brussels (Belgium) have joined the network and a new hub has been opened in Cotonou (Benin). Today, the airline flies to 26 destinations and is still growing. "It's been a very fast expansion process," Makolo said.
RwandAir operates 12 aircraft, comprising two Airbus A330s, six Boeing 737NGs, two Bombardier CRJs and two Q400s. "We have a very diverse fleet. We are looking at rationalising, by phasing out the CRJs and focussing on the Q400s, in terms of our regional routes."
In 2019, RwandAir will also take two A330neos and two 737 MAX 8s on lease, which will be used for growth rather than replacements. The A330neos will be deployed on new long-haul routes to Guangzhou, China and New York JFK, as well as boosting capacity to Dubai, Lagos (Nigeria) and Johannesburg (South Africa).
Makolo said RwandAir has already secured an operating permit for Guangzhou, but the airline is waiting to hear whether it has secured its preferred slots from the Chinese authorities, with the aim of launching in May 2019. Likewise, RwandAir has clearance to serve New York on a codeshare and wet-lease basis, but this authority needs to be extended so it can operate its own flights. The Rwandan CAA is currently going through the required Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) audits to make that happen. "That's still a work in progress," Makolo said.
Meanwhile, the 737 MAX 8s will be used to add services to Tel Aviv in Israel and intra-African flights to Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Khartoum (Sudan), Lilongwe (Malawi) and Luanda (Angola).
Makolo said Addis Ababa should launch in April, followed by Tel Aviv in May, while the rest are still in the "very initial planning phase".
RwandAir has no plans to open new hubs, beyond the single 737 that it has based in Cotonou, serving Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire), Dakar (Senegal), Douala (Cameroon) and Libreville (Gabon).
"The initial plan was to set up a joint-venture [airline] with the government of Benin. This has been a bit slow, but we continue to operate [from Cotonou] using seventh-freedom rights," Makolo said. The aim was to grow the network from Cotonou, but if the joint venture does not materialise, RwandAir will have to revaluate its future strategy for the Benin hub.
"We have had a lot of interest in us setting up airlines [in other countries], but we still have a lot to do with our Kigali hub," Makolo said.
Within Africa, RwandAir does not struggle for route rights – but making changes on existing routes can be tricky. "We do have challenges with some countries when we want to change our schedule, or get fifth-freedom rights," she explained. "When you want to tweak anything, you are met with all these stumbling blocks."
As RwandAir's management focus is currently on optimising revenue – and, therefore, tweaking and consolidating its network – this is a challenge.
RwandAir is now leveraging the brand recognition that it has built up over recent years, offering competitive fares instead of engaging in price wars with the competition. "The growth in passenger numbers and revenues has been very encouraging and we hope to see that continue," she said.
The rapid expansion is an ongoing challenge, which creates pressure in itself. Makolo said this makes it important for the team to regularly do a "sanity check" on the airline's strengths and weaknesses. "That's really our focus going forward," she said.
This opens the door for partnerships and joint ventures, especially when it comes to human resources, training and maintenance. "We are always open in terms of partnering – it is important to work together, especially with other African airlines. We want to leverage that as much as possible, especially with smaller airlines, to get economies of scale," she said.
To cope with RwandAir's growth, the government is boosting the capabilities of state-owned training company Akagera Aviation.
"Akagera has already started training 20 cadet pilots for us and the idea is that they will train our pilots, engineers and cabin crew," Makolo said. "Given the pilot shortage, this is becoming more and more of a challenge for us. One of the reasons why Akagera has to be at full capability as soon as possible is because we need pilots."
The skills shortage also extends to headquarters staff, as well as commercial and station managers. "Getting people to manage this massive expansion is a challenge," Makolo said.
One of the growing pains that is currently under control is airport capacity. The terminal at Kigali has just been expanded and a new airport – Bugesera International – is scheduled to open in 2020. "At the moment, we have what we need for our current plans and we will be moving completely to the new airport."
Over the next five years, RwandAir plans to nearly double its fleet and grow from 1.2 million passengers to around 2 million. Makolo said the cost of growth and high fuel prices mean that RwandAir is not currently profitable, but the plan is to deliver a profit within the next few years. "I have gone from making a lot of money in the telephone industry to burning a lot of money in the aviation industry," she jokes.
Did Makolo think she would ever be RwandAir CEO? "Not in a million years, but I enjoy it – it's definitely not boring. It's stressful and long hours, but there's always something new happening and you see the results immediately; you don't need to wait weeks and months. Everything is moving so fast and is so new – it's such a revelation for me. I find myself fascinated with every small thing that happens."
By the time we end the interview, it is clear that Makolo may not have an airline industry background, but she has all the skills needed to successfully connect Rwanda with the rest of the world.
Working mum says flexibility is key
Perhaps the most demanding part of Makolo's job is balancing her work as an airline CEO with the demands of being mother to two young children.
"After learning how to manage toddlers, you can manage anything – nothing scares you," Makolo said.
Rwanda has a very progressive attitude to women in leadership. RwandAir has a female CEO, chief financial officer, legal director and head of quality. This contrasts with the lack of female airline leaders in other airlines around the globe.
Makolo felt this keenly when she attended the 2018 International Air Transport Association (IATA) AGM. "I walked in and I asked where all the women were. We have so many women in decision-making positions. The lack of female CEOs in this industry is a bit strange. This industry is very much a boys' club."
Even RwandAir has work to do. The airline has around 150 pilots and only 5-10 are female. The proportions are similar for engineering functions. "That, for me, is a huge, huge challenge," Makolo said. "We need to encourage more females in school to get into the industry. If Rwanda is positioning itself as an aviation hub, we will need as much talent as possible."
Makolo accepts that being an airline CEO requires long hours. "It's not about having fewer working hours, but more flexibility." She goes home for lunch with her family, but then works until very late. "That sort of flexibility, I think, will be very important in giving women the change to rise to the top."
MRO aspirations at Kigali
Makolo sees potential for RwandAir to do more maintenance work in-house in the future However, the focus is on doing it right, rather than doing it quickly.
RwandAir currently partners with Ethiopian Airlines on its Q400 and 737 maintenance. Lufthansa Technik performs work on the airline's A330s, while Netherlands-based SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance performs work on the CRJs.
"In the long term, we want to establish our own maintenance facilities here in Kigali," Makolo said. "We are very much in the initial stages in establishing that, but we want to do it as soon as possible."
When asked whether this could take the form of a joint venture, she said all possibilities were open.
RwandAir currently does its own line maintenance and the airline would look to gradually build up its capabilities. "It would have to be progressive. I don't see us going straight to C checks. We would start with A checks and go all the way up," she said.
Safety is a major priority for RwandAir. The airline has just secured IATA IOSA certification for the third time. "The safety culture cuts across everyone in the airline," Makolo said.
The freight of expectation
As RwandAir grows, so, too, does the country's cargo network. Makolo said A330 belly capacity on the Brussels and London flights is being used to ship fruit and vegetables out of the country.
"At the moment, we are looking at filling the belly capacity, but down the road we are aiming at dedicated freighters as well," she said, adding that available belly capacity can be a challenge during the peak season.
The move towards dedicated freighter operations is about five or six years away. In the meantime, growing demand for cargo will be met by belly capacity from RwandAir's incoming wide-bodies.


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