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notes, thoughts, & muses of a wedding junkie
notes, thoughts, & muses of a wedding junkie
An ongoing series of informational entries
An ongoing series of informational entries
Day-Of Coordinator, Venue Coordinator...Do I Really Need Both?
Day-Of Coordinator, Venue Coordinator...Do I Really Need Both?
February 19th, 2018
If you're planning your first wedding, it's usually not crystal clear exactly what each of these vendors' roles will be on the big day. We love the venue coordinators that we work with because they are absolute EXPERTS with their facilities, which makes the other vendors' jobs much easier. They know all the ins and outs of the building, and exactly where everything is kept. They are pros with handling common facility issues such as where the caterers should set up, finding your DJ the best plug-ins, spacing properly around emergency exits, or controlling various light fixtures to set just the right mood. The Venue Coordinator is just that - the venue coordinator. Their responsibility begins and ends with the venue itself and whatever else may come with it.
That's where Day-Of Coordinators come in. While the venue is a critical part of your wedding day, it is certainly not all-inclusive of the many other moving pieces! Here's what you can typically expect of a Day-Of Coordinator (DOC):
- Timeline: Your DOC will work closely with you and all your vendors to schedule every detail of your entire wedding day, including vendor arrival and departure times. They'll make sure that your event continues flowing along as it should. They will also confirm with your vendors to ensure they are where they are supposed to be, and on time (and chase them down, if need be!).
- Rehearsal: Your DOC will help in facilitating your rehearsal, and teaching everyone where they should be for the ceremony. They will also be right there to make sure everyone makes it down the aisle at the appropriate intervals when the time comes, including the 3 year old flower girl.
- Crisis Management: In the event of hiccups on your wedding day, or even in the week leading up to it, your DOC will handle it! They are experienced in weddings and will know what to do & help you stay calm if the groom rips his pants or the photographer goes missing. Many times, the bride and groom will never know a problem even occurred because the DOC was there to fix it.
- Arranging Decor & PlaceCards: If you have personal decor items, seating charts, or bar menus that you'd like set up, your DOC will take care of this. You and your bridal party should be enjoying mimosas and relaxing on the morning of your wedding - not hustling around the venue decorating.
- Tip Distribution: Allow your DOC to take care of this detail while you dance the night away. You don't need to be juggling envelopes and tracking down the caterer when you've got a bouquet to toss and guests to mingle with!
- Post-Wedding Management: Your DOC will ensure that your personal items and luggage are all ready to go in your getaway vehicle. After your grand exit to your honeymoon, don't leave your family (who will probably be exhausted and a little tipsy) to deal with what's left! Your DOC will make sure that your gifts are sent home, and make sure that the top tier of your cake doesn't accidentally get thrown away. They'll ensure that your venue is left in good condition so that you won't face any loss of security deposits.
- Most importantly: Your DOC works for YOU, not the venue. This means that they are on your team and no one else's! Their one goal is to make sure your wedding goes off without a hitch, looks fabulous, and most of all, doesn't end up being a day of work and stress for you and your family.
Contact us to get started planning your best day ever! We offer 50% off coordination services to all our floral clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Cheers, and happy planning! Xoxo, Talia
My flowers cost HOW MUCH!?!? A 12-Step Guide (from your florist's side) to the Floral Price Tag.
My flowers cost HOW MUCH!?!? A 12-Step Guide (from your florist's side) to the Floral Price Tag.
March 20th, 2018
There's a lot that goes into the number at the bottom of the proposal, and we're here to break it down for you (honestly!) to help you understand (and maybe even appreciate) the costs, labor, and time required....because too many brides take on DIY wedding flowers unaware all of these factors thinking they'll save money, but end up heartbroken and exhausted on their wedding day. They find themselves with not only lopsided bouquets and empty-looking tablescapes in their forever ($$$$) photos, but having spent the same money, or more, on the DIY than they would have spent with a pro...all because some article on Pinterest (yes, the same place showcasing the DEFINITELY NOT DIY-ED flowers) told them it was a great way to cut wedding costs. And no one deserves that on their best day ever.
1. Flowers aren't a cheap commodity - even at the wholesale level. This is one of those things where you just can't have a champagne taste on a beer budget. Garden roses and peonies do not just grow for free out in the wild...at least not in wedding quantities! They have to be cultivated, farmed, cared for and hydrated all season long, and harvested at just the right time, and then specially packaged to get where they're going undamaged. They get overnighted, usually from Ecuador, Holland, California, etc...Also a very expensive process. Shipping alone tends to cost as much as the flowers do.
2. Ordering just the right flowers is a task. 3 weeks prior to wedding time...We have to develop a "recipe" for every arrangement that fits both the budget and color palette of the wedding. Questions that typically need answers: Is this flower in season, and in just the right shade of Marsala? Flowers are sold wholesale by the bunch...how many stems per bunch (it's always different)? How many bunches do we need? Will we be able to use the entire bunch or will there be waste? Will the bouquet look "full" enough? Which wholesaler has the best price right now? What stem length do we need (there's usually 2-3 options)? Is this flower safe to put on a cake? What's the scientific name for just the right variety of Ranunculus (did you know there's about 600)? Is there enough texture and size variety in this order?
3. Once received, flowers have to be processed. For a Saturday wedding, this happens on a Tuesday. A full wedding order takes several hours to process. Buckets get scrubbed down with bleach & filled with a special floral preservative solution. Shipment gets unboxed and unwrapped (typically about 1000 stems). Count & confirm quantities, chase down any that are missing. Remove ugly foliage and thorns (OUCH) and every stem gets a fresh cut & dip into a re-hydrating chemical (they arrive very thirsty and sad looking from their long journey overseas). We analyze which ones need to open more, and work our magic to make sure they're perfectly opened at exactly the right time.
4. Supplies, supplies, and more supplies! Not to mention the floral cooler, electric bill, advertising, insurance, or rent, here's what we use to complete a typical wedding: Re-hydrating solution, floral preservative, finishing spray, floral foam, cold glue, spray glue, design dishes, stem wrap tape, waterproof tape, several different gauges of wire, chicken wire, hot glue, shears, wire cutters, bouquet holders, vases, pins, ribbons, corsage wristlets....I'll just stop here before you get bored.
5. Flowers have to be stored cold (and at just the right humidity and away from certain types of gases) until it's time to arrange. Any one of these factors being wrong can cause dead, mushy, or browning flowers, which unfortunately at the last minute is not fixable and there's not enough time to ship in new ones.
6. Fast forward to Thursday - time to start arranging. This is an art and can take a couple of days to arrange for a full wedding, especially if there is a lot of handwork (boutonnieres, corsages, flower crowns all take a TON of time and patience). Arrange, stand in front of a mirror, make sure it photographs well and doesn't only look good from certain angles, repeat. Ensure that it meets all the elements of a good design (texture, variety, height, depth, good focal points). Sometimes scrap and start over and repeat until it's perfect.
7. Store cold (again) until it's go-time. We're making sure flowers are staying properly hydrated, even after arranging and wrapping into bouquets and boutonnieres.
8. Time to get the flowers to the venue. This requires a couple large vehicles or a van (and obviously fuel to get to the venue and back), while still maintaining proper temperature control and hydration. Arrangements have to be transported upright and secured in special boxes and containers to where a bump or a brake check won't send one flying. Packing heavy boxes of décor items (like candles and votives) alongside delicate flowers is like a giant game of tetris…and one that takes a while to prep.
9. Set-up. For a full wedding with ceremony installs and centerpieces, this generally takes 3 skilled people several hours to complete. Remember, those people don't work for the florist for free! They'll also need a meal somewhere during what will probably be a 14 hour day on their feet. Boutonnieres, corsages, and bouquets all have to be distributed to the correct people in the thick of the pre-wedding chaos (has anybody seen Great Uncle Jim?)
10. Strike. After the last round of Cupid Shuffle and the sparkler send-off at midnight, the floral crew has to come back and take it all down and box it all back up again. 3 people can do it in roughly an hour…but remember, they probably never left the venue and still aren't working for free ;)
11. Post-Wedding. Yes, there is still work to be done from your wedding last night! The van has to be unpacked again, all the containers have to be emptied, linens have to be returned for laundering.
12. Last, but not least...your florist needs to make a profit. "But why do I care if they make a profit?" Trust us, you don't want to pay a four-figure deposit to a vendor that won't be able to stay in business long enough to perform the services you've hired them to do. You probably won't see that money again, AND you'll have to pay another deposit to a replacement vendor.
TL;DR: Hire a florist to execute your wedding vision. You (and your wedding photo album) deserve it, and you'll be glad you did! Xoxo, Talia
Hiring "Friendors": It seemed like a good idea at the time...
Hiring "Friendors": It seemed like a good idea at the time...
July 3rd, 2018
A: Someone who is your friend, but also a wedding vendor of some kind. They do cakes, they take pictures, they are a DJ, etc. Have them work your wedding - they become a Friendor.
So what's wrong with a Friendor? They might be able to hook you up with a great discount, you already know them, and you were going to invite them to your wedding anyway.
I hate to break it to you, but...these are all the exact reasons why you shouldn't hire Friendors. Let me explain.
1. Your friends who are running businesses in the wedding industry can't afford to give you discounts. Even if you don't outright ask your vendor-friend for a discount on their services, they most likely are speculating in their mind that you're expecting one (or, they just want to be the nice friend), so they're going to feel pressured to give you one. When they do discount their services, know that they are financing a portion of your wedding out of their own pocket - and that's not a cool thing to ask someone to do.
I've seen this very thing destroy life-long friendships because the Friendor feels taken advantage of and feelings get hurt, even if everyone involved had good intentions to start with. Weddings are a LOT of work, and no one likes working for free (and especially not at a cost to them!). At the end of the day, if you decide that you just can't imagine anyone else performing that service for you besides your friend, make sure you are paying full market price for their services. Insist on it.
2. Since you already know your vendor-friend, professional expectations are just different between the two of you. A 3rd-party vendor will set up consultations to capture your vision, get everything in writing, have clear expectations about billing and invoicing, and most importantly, have a binding service contract for your wedding day outlining exactly what they will do (and will NOT do). A 3rd-party vendor will have their business's reputation in mind throughout the entire experience, so they will move mountains to ensure you are satisfied with the end result.
While a Friendor will most likely want your experience to be a good one, the "hustle" factor will just be different. You already know them, they already know you...things will be much more relaxed. If they miss a meeting time or a deadline, it's not going to seem as big of a deal to them. They are not going to be working as hard to make the fantastic impression that a 3rd party vendor will be hustling to make. They are not going to stress as much that everything is exactly perfect - because you're already friends. Just trust me on this one. If you still think I'm crazy and you're going to hire a Friendor anyway, at the very least, ask them for a service contract - the same one they would provide any other client. Non-negotiable.
3. What happens if something goes wrong and you're not happy with the services? What if your photographer friend is 2 hours late and misses your getting ready photos, or your baker friend makes your cake in totally the wrong flavors? Are you willing to write your friend's business a bad review, or ask your friend for a refund? If you hire a Friendor, you really have no recourse if there's a problem on your wedding day and they are at fault, unless you are willing to end the friendship over it. Ask yourself what you'd do in that situation before making the call to hire your friend...or just avoid that extremely uncomfortable situation altogether, and hire someone that you would not mind holding accountable for their performance.
4. This is the make-or-break factor: You are close enough friends that you were going to invite them to your wedding anyway. Here's the thing - your wedding reception is to thank your honored guests for attending. Your guests want to sit back, relax, and celebrate your new marriage with you! If someone is close enough to you or your fiance that they were going to score an invite to this event in your life, you don't want them to be slaving away behind the scenes working the whole time. Yes, they'll still be there, but they are going to miss out on watching you walk down the aisle, enjoying the glass of champagne when you toast your new marriage, and dancing the night away. Their memory of your special day is going to be a memory of work, stress, and possibly even a ruined friendship (refer to point #1). And they definitely won't be in any photos.
There really is no exception on this one. Don't make your friends (and especially not your family) work on your wedding day, in any capacity, paid or not paid, vendor or volunteer. A good litmus test: If they didn't make the invitation list, it's probably safe to use them as a vendor (as long as you're paying full price for their services and have a contract with them). If they're more of an acquaintance (i.e., they would be scratching their head if they had received an invite as a guest), you're safe!
Hopefully this helps clear up the muddy Friendor waters. Have fun selecting your wedding professionals, and let your vendor-friends sit back enjoy it on your big day. Trust me, they'll thank you. Cheers, and happy planning! Xoxo, Talia


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Matt Schaub, Falcons agree to contract
Free agent quarterback Matt Schaub has agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced Wednesday.
Schaub, 34, spent last season with the Ravens, where he made two starts in place of the injured Joe Flacco. He finished the season with 540 yards and three touchdowns. He will back up Matt Ryan with the Falcons.
The Falcons drafted Schaub in the third round in 2004, and he played his first three seasons with the team. He was dealt to the Texans in 2007, where he started 88 games and made two Pro Bowl appearances in seven seasons.
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Leilei Tian
(born in 1971, China, resident in France) composer. She began to study piano at the age of six. From 1988 to 1995, she studied composition in the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and got her Master's Degree. In 1997, she went to Sweden to study with Ole Lützow-Holm in the Conservatory of Music in Göteborg and got her postgraduate diploma in 2001. From 2002 to 2003 she attended the one-year course for electro-acoustic music in IRCAM in Paris and studied with Philippe Leroux, Jonathan Harvey, Tristan Murail, Brian Ferneyhough and Philippe Manoury. Since then she has been living in Paris. Her music has been widely performed and well received internationally. Performers include Zürich Concert Hall Orchestra, Stockholm Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Gulbenkian Symphony Orchestra, Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra, National Orchestra of Radio and Television of Serbia, Hongkong Philharmonic Orchestra, Ensemble Intercontemporain of Paris, Ensemble Orchestral Contemporain of Lyon, Nieuw Ensemble of Amsterdam, Nouvelle Ensemble Moderne of Montreal, Ensemble Earplay of San Francisco etc. during Festivals such as ISCM World Music Days, Festival Agora in Paris, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival in UK, La Biennale Venice in Italy, Gaudeamus Music week in Amsterdam, Nordic Music Days, Asian Music Festival etc. Her music is also recorded on CDs and broadcasted by radios in many countries. From 2006-2008, she was the residence composer of CoMA Contemporary Music Center in Sweden. Being awarded Prix de Rome (Rome Prize) by the Academy of France, she had her one-year residency at Villa Medici in Rome (2012-2013).
Selected works: Il tunnel dell'Amore, 2013, for 10 instruments, 8', Forum/Scène commission Blanc-Mesnil, France, first performance, Forum/Scène, by Ensemble Erik Satie, May 25, 2013; The Hymn of the Pearl, 2011, for five instruments and tape, 9', Sond'Ar-te Electric Ensemble commission (Portugal), first performance, Centro Cultural de Belém, Lisbonne, September 09, 2011; Open Secret, 2009, for Soprano, saxophone and Chinese orchestra, 15', state commission France, first performance Zhongshan Hall (Taipei, Taiwan) December 05, 2009, CD: BIS Records, 2011, N° 1790; In our image, in our likeness, 2007, for violin and recorder, 15', Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at Brigham Young University commission, first performance Fylkingen, Stockholm, February 18, 2011; Burning Rose, 2007, for chamber orchestra (17 instruments), 14', Ensemble Intercontemporain and Ircam commission (Paris) for Ensemble Intercontemporain, first performance Festival Agora, Ircam, Paris, June 22, 2007; Autre, 2006, for eleven instruments, 10', ISCM for Nieuw Ensemble of Amsterdam commission, first performance International Gaudeamus Music week (Amsterdam), September 09, 2006
Awards: In our image, in our likeness, Järnåkerstipendiet Award 2012 for chamber music piece, Sweden; Illusion Réelle, selection, 32nd International Competition for Electronic Music of Bourges 2005; Wu,1st Prize, IV International Contemporary Music Contest "Citta' di Udine", Italy, 2002; Sâdhana, 1st Prize (Grand Prix), 10th International Composition Competition of Besançon for orchestra piece in France, 2001 and CASH Young Composer's Award 2004 by l'ISCM (International Society for Contemporary Music) during "World Music Days" in Zürich.
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So, I have some thoughts I wanted to chat about today. Last month, just a couple of weeks ago, I had a moment. I was tired. I was cold. I didn't want to edit. I didn't even want to write anymore.
This wasn't brought on by anything in particular. Editing was going well. The sky didn't fall on me. Side effect of being burnt out? As I was sitting there, feeling so sad about nothing, I told myself that I didn't want to write anymore. And per usual, when this happens, I replied, "So don't."
I gave myself permission to do nothing. No editing. Nothing productive. The next afternoon, no joke, I felt like editing again. I felt like brainstorming my next project. I was excited about writing!
I think I had put too much pressure on myself. I kept telling myself, "You HAVE to have this done early. You HAVE to publish two books a year. You HAVE to write three books a year. You're not allowed to relax. Everything that needs to be done has to be done RIGHT NOW." And finally, I just had a meltdown.
Like, literally, no one is chasing me. I DON'T have to have a book done by any specific date. I DON'T have to publish a set number of books a year. I DON'T have to write a set number of books a year. If I want to take all week to do three things, I can do that! I can do whatever I want. I don't even have to pay my bills. Now, obviously, there are consequences for not paying the electric bill, so I do want to pay that, but I don't have to put so much pressure on myself about writing. It's not good for my brain, stress level, or muse. In fact, it's destructive.
I think it directly led to me freaking out, once again, about what to write next. But all this freaking out reminded me of something. When I was working on "The Puppet Box," all I wanted to do was work on something else. This has happened to me several times over the years. It doesn't mean there's anything wrong with the project. It just means I'm not excited enough about it to write it right now. Excitement goes a long way with me. I need that.
I had previously decided to work on my Top Secret Duology. While I was having the time of my life brainstorming it, I started thinking too much – the bane of my existence. I started thinking, "do you really want to do three retellings in a row? what if this doesn't work out? what if it isn't ready? you're way too excited about it."
And in true me fashion, I set the project aside to work on something else. Now, honestly, this something else did need some work, and I do really want to write everything. I often string several stories around my neck and choke myself with them. Thing is, I don't really want to write everything RIGHT NOW.
Finally, after taking the pressure off to do fifty million things at once, I talked to myself, because I'm cool and sane like that, and I went through each of the ideas on my plate. There was one that I was clearly way more excited about. It actually made me sad to push it back, and I didn't feel that way about the others. Furthermore, it doesn't matter why I'm not settled on the others. The fact that I'm not settled is reason enough not to work on any of them right now. In all actuality, the problem is probably that they're just not quite ready yet. It doesn't mean anything is wrong. And I need to stop thinking like that.
So, I have a project lined up, officially. For now, it is called Top Secret Duology – which I've been calling it for months now. LOL! Of course, there are two Top Secret Duologies, but I know which one I'm talking about. 😛
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Jade has been hearing voices since she was five. No, not voices. One voice.
After her twin brother is appointed vice president of their father's company at the old age of twenty-two, the family starts falling apart. Her parents hate each other. Her brother is stressed. His girlfriend is a gold-digger if Jade's ever seen one. And worse yet, it turns out she isn't crazy—the voice in her head is real.
If she ignores it, it'll drive her off a cliff, like it has done to every single woman on her father's side for over 1000 years. If she listens, she's told something terrible will happen.
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Whilst I'm not particularly religious, I do have a fascination of religious cultures across the world. I guess my interest started when I studied Hinduism and Judaism at A Level and travelling around the world where in some places religion is the main factor in family life, you can't help but not ignore these ways of lives. This is not by any means a conversation starter about religion (maybe try me over a few beers…) but more so how lucky I have been to visit some of the greatest religious sites that some people only dream of making a pilgrimage too once in their lifetime. I have always travelled to places because they have interested me, but it's hard to ignore when religion is so prevalent in many countries around the world.
I have been to the places I learnt about at Sunday School when I was a small child – the birth place of Jesus, the Gardens of Gethsemane, The Mount of Olives, Mount Nebo where Moses looked across the Promised Land, where John baptised Jesus and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus was crucified. Other sites have been the Wailing Wall, the Blue Mosque, the incredible mosque in Casablanca, the Tomb of the Patriachs which is now half synagogue, half mosque. Taken part in Shabbat rituals, visited many a wonderful ornate Hindu temple and Call to Prayer is still my favourite sound, even being woken at sunrise with the local muezzin trying to out cry the neighbouring mosque. I've visited countless monasteries across Asia, seen tens of thousands of Buddhas (mainly because one cave in Myanmar had 8,000), seen Buddhas small, gigantic, reclining and in many different forms. I've walked kora's around many religious sites in Tibet, learnt about the Dalai Lama, seen sky burial and water burial sites, even a cremation in Kathmandu. The list is endless! Whether you believe in something or not religion really is a focal point in so many people's lives.
Anyway, what was supposed to be a short introduction…..
This Easter weekend I've been lucky enough to visit Santiago de Compostela in Spain. It's largely known for the ending point of walking the 900km Camino Way but during Holy Week they fill the streets with multiple processions depicting the Passion of Christ. What a sight to behold!
On arrival in Santiago the first stop is always the magnificent Cathedral. I made it in time for the 7pm Pilgrim's Mass but disappointed to find out that the botafumeiro is only swung on Fridays…. except for Good Friday. Seeing this sight was my main reason to come to Santiago so needless to say I shall be back!
Despite my disappointment the Easter processions have more than cheered me up, if at times they have seemed quite terrifying with the cloaked and hooded men! After stepping outside of the Cathedral, people were gathering on the streets. Being the respectable English person I am, I of course joined them with absolutely no idea why! Then the sound of the drums came, a slow beat, a brass band, all musicians in cloaks and hooded masks. Then more cloaked and hooded men carrying on their shoulders a float with the biggest ornate statue of Mary set amongst flowers and candles. They slowly sway side to side to the beat of the drum whilst taking a little step forward along the processional route.
There are four processions on Good Friday. Up early and out to get a prime spot like an excited kid on Christmas or rather Easter… but it was pouring with rain and no one seemed to be around. They had moved the procession inside the Cathedral and even though it took me quite a while to realise this the services last quite a long time so I was able to catch some of the purple hooded men drag a cross to the alter. Afterwards being the tourist I am I managed to weave my way through the queues, out into the rain and catch up with the short parade happening outside.
Still raining so the 6pm one was just outside the tiny little church at the starting point. Luckily I had visited the Tourist Office earlier in the day who pointed me in the right direction. Everything is in Spanish and all I know is "Ola" and "cerveza, por favour". The 8pm precession was in the much larger church next door. Managed to bag myself a fourth row seat and grateful that the rain was pouring and this one was kept all inside. The statues were of Jesus laid down in an open casket carried by ten red hooded men. Followed by the very ornate Mary, carried by the blue hooded men. Followed by women in funeral clothing and the church leaders. The concert band played a very eerie version of the funeral march as the carriers slowly rocked and swayed to the beat. It was just incredible, if a little frightening, but I will always have this memory of a little old man, just a member of the public, walking behind Mary for the full hour, slowly round and round the church. Every time the procession stopped for the Priest to speak he just looked up at the statue.
Four hours of church services, all in Spanish…… Whilst it's been a long long time since I've spent that much time in a church, with the dedication of the congregation and the marvels of the Passion of Christ statues, I'm very glad I came.


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Even the most conscientious list makers may forget one important moving-day to do: protecting the floors. You'll want to protect the carpets and flooring from dirtand from potential damage as boxes and furniture are moved in or out. If you hire a quality Knoxville moving company, they'll take care of this detail for you. Still, it's a good idea to have some tricks up your sleeve so you'll be ready to shore up any weaknesses you see in the floor-protection procedures.
Protecting Your Carpets
To protect your carpets from dirt and tears, you'll want to completely cover the path used by the movers. Tarps, old sheets, sheets of plastic, or cardboard boxes are examples of items you can use to protect the floors. No matter what you use, be sure to firmly secure it with tape or by placing something heavy around the perimeter to stop it from moving. Another great option is to find old area rugs or remnants of carpet—preferably with a rubber backing so they will stay in place.
Hardwood and Tile Needs Protection, Too!
While tile and hardwood is easier to clean than carpet, you still have worry about scratches and nicks. That's why it's just as important to protect this type of flooring as it is to protect carpet. Self-adhesive plastic film is a good choice for the bulk of the moving day. When it comes to moving heavy items, such as your refrigerator, put down plywood to eliminate any risk of damage to the flooring.
Don't Set It and Forget It
Don't Set It and Forget It
Check throughout the move to be sure that whatever you put down to protect your floors has stayed in place. This is both to prevent damage to the floor and to prevent your Knoxville movers from tripping over the edge of the plastic sheeting or other protective item that has become unsecured.
You can follow the advice above, or you can choose the smart route and call on the services of a trusted Knoxville moving company like Peroulas Moving. We've delivered world-class moving services since 1999. Our long-standing accreditation with the Better Business Bureau is proof of our commitment to treat your home as carefully as we would our own. Planning a move? Choose the Knoxville movers with a proven reputation for excellence! Call Peroulas Moving today, or fill out our online form to schedule your free, accurate moving quote.


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Recommended Reading: A Conversation On Gender Inequality in the Coffee Industry
Liz Dean, the Director of Retail here at Irving Farm, recently participated in a meaningful conversation about gender inequality and sexism in the coffee industry along with fellow coffee professionals Becky Reeves, Ashley Rodriguez, and Jesse Raub. The full transcript of their discussion can be found here, but some highlights include:
Why fewer women hold leadership & ownership positions than men
"Open applications for every position [would ensure more diversity in leadership roles]. I see so many men be 'promoted' for jobs that have never been advertised." -Ashley
"People select for specific leadership skills. Often, stereotypically masculine leadership skills." -Liz
"It's easier for men to get the backing, the investors, and the loans to become an owner. I've seen my female and male friends try to open business and it seems easier for men to be approached to start a business, when women have to work hard to prove that they can own a business." -Becky
The idea that passion is a privilege
"I just hired an amazing woman who initially turned down a job with us because she had a kid to support and couldn't leave a stable, salaried job to work an hourly one, even though she REALLY wanted to work for a serious coffee company. Whereas I've had like, two young, white dudes give up their lives to move to NYC and work for us. Because they could." -Liz
How men are often taken more seriously than women
"There's an article [about how] women talking about diversity are taken less seriously because it's 'expected' that's what they'll care about." -Ashley
"My advice isn't valid until my male coworker is like 'Yup! She's right.'" -Becky
"Yes, when I was a manager that would happen all the time. Customers would ask me a question, then go to my white male employee and ask him the same one, and THEN be satisfied when he agreed with me." -Liz


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Paula Hannaford-Agor
Director, NCSC Center for Jury Studies
National Center for State Courts
Williamsburg, Va. (November 11, 2015) — The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has released a report on The Landscape of Civil Litigation of State Courts, which examines case characteristics and outcomes for civil cases disposed during a one-year interval from all courts exercising jurisdiction over civil cases in 10 urban counties in the United States.
Among the report's key findings:
"The findings offer a dramatically changed picture of civil caseloads compared both to caseloads of two decades ago and to perceptions held by many civil trial lawyers and judges," states Mary C. McQueen, president of the National Center for State Courts.
Landscape is the first significant multi-jurisdiction study of civil caseloads since the 1992 Civil Justice Survey of State Courts, and is more comprehensive than the 1992 study insofar that it examines the entire civil caseload, rather than just cases filed in general jurisdiction courts.
NCSC undertook the Landscape study to inform the deliberations of the CCJ Civil Justice Improvements Committee. The CCJ Civil Justice Improvements Committee is expected to release its report and recommendations concerning empirically-tested best practices for addressing these challenges in early 2016.
The National Center for State Courts, headquartered in Williamsburg, Va., is a nonprofit court reform organization dedicated to improving the administration of justice by providing leadership and service to the state courts. Founded in 1971 by the Conference of Chief Justices and Chief Justice of the United States Warren E. Burger, NCSC provides education, training, technology, management, and research services to the nation's state courts.
National Center for State Courts, 300 Newport Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185-4147


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Merger Proposal[edit]
Note that there is a proposal for merging History of Anatolia into History of Turkey. In that case, Template:Anatolian History timeline infobox would be merged into Template:History of Turkey. See Talk:History_of_Turkey#Merger_proposal. Cavann (talk) 19:34, 27 March 2013 (UTC)
Mongol rule[edit]
I need 3rd party editors to comment here. Is about 100 years Mongolian rule that affected Anatolia for even more than that not important as Cavann claims? Kavas (talk) 11:23, 8 July 2013 (UTC)
We should note that "Turkey" has only 1000 years of history. (Except Anatolia & Thrace before becoming Turkey) Kavas (talk) 11:43, 8 July 2013 (UTC)
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The Sidebar with collapsible lists version looks much better. Thanks for the improvements. I tweaked the spacing a bit, but otherwise looks great. Thanks! Plastikspork ―Œ(talk) 03:33, 7 July 2014 (UTC)
Can you explain why? Because mate, there is a reason that 'country history' template exist. elmasmelih (used to be KazekageTR) 08:46, 7 July 2014 (UTC)


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New Classes for 2014
Starting on Thursday, January 16th I will offer an afternoon art session at my studio. This will be a small group class for elementary aged children. We will explore the basics of fundamental drawing, spacial relationships, perspective and introduce a variety of mediums to expand on each students individual needs, wants and skill level. Subject matter will vary according to the group of students.
Space is limited / R.S.V.P. and Pre-Registration Recommended. Call with specific questions.
Thursday Afternoon Studio - For Children
Wednesday Workshop for Adults. On a WEEKLY basis I will be having a Wednesday Morning Workshop. This will be in-studio and vary according to subject matter and who is coming. From Still-life, to Cookie Decoration, Painting to Calligraphy.... Various Projects Offered. Simply put,... I will be working and would be glad for adult conversation while in the creative process. If you have your own supplies and want to experiment this is the chance to bring them out and join the creative process with me. We will explore Oil, Acrylic, Watercolors, Plein-Air, Art Journals, Scrap-booking, Encaustic Painting Techniques, and so much more.
$ 25 / Per Studio Session = this includes work-space, access to tools, materials, and hey, since this is my workshop I can guarantee we will have tea, coffee, snacks, juice, and a variety of musical play lists to keep us happy.
Most sessions will be from 10 to 12.... but again, this is a loose schedule and I am pretty flexible!!!! Just be sure to communicate with me ahead of time so that we confirm the time and such little details like that.
Gallery Courses, Seasonal Art Camps, Private Lessons, Duo-Lessons and more. Choose from On-Location or "In Your Own Backyard" options. A variety of 6 week courses, self-paced and with flexible scheduling Fun Art Party packages that include Art, Face-Painting, and a Gallery Experience... Themed Art on Location, and so much more. Suitable for Children and Adults of all ages. Please explore the different pages and let's have some colorful fun!
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Huckleberry Hill
The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill #1
Mass Market Paperback – ebook --audio, Audio CD, Paperback
January 7, 2014
by Jennifer Beckstrand
- 352 pages
- Publisher: Zebra
"A delightful voice in Amish romance. Sweet and funny." --Emma Miller
With their thirteen children grown, Anna and Felty Helmuth are ready for their next adventure. That means trying their hands at matchmaking--because what could be more fun than igniting love when it's right--and undoing mismatches when they're wrong. Now Huckleberry Hill just might turn out to be the most romantic spot in Wisconsin. . .
Lia Shetler is resigned to being a spinster. She's too tall and sturdy to ever be marriageable--so says her overbearing dat. Instead, she's helping her pretty, spoiled sister Rachel secure the perfect husband--the Helmuths' grandson, Moses Zimmerman. But the more Lia sees of Moses' gently teasing ways and quiet understanding, the more she wishes he could be hers alone. . .
Moses knew his grandparents couldn't resist trying to find him a wife. But he never expected it would be the graceful, sensible Lia--a woman who is tall enough to look him in the eye, and honest enough to make him question a promise holding him to his past. Now both will need the kind of miracles only faith and courage can bring to finally reach for a lifetime of happiness. . .
"A delightful cast of characters in a story that overflows with Amish love and laughter." --Charlotte Hubbard, author of Autumn Winds
Ms. Beckstrand is a very creative writer, and I loved some of the humor she inserted as well as the crazy concoctions that Anna cooked. I didn't like Rachel at all, and don't understand why everyone seemed to think a delicate Amish woman was a good thing. She was as lazy as Lia was busy--and she was a conniving woman as well.
I am definitely going to see if I can get my hands on the others in this series. They are HUCKLEBERRY HILL, Huckleberry Summer, Huckleberry Harvest, Huckleberry Christmas, and Huckleberry Spring.
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Today, everyone seems to be talking about 'The Magic Gap' video on niche site, Nowness, shot by fashion photographer and director Guy Aroch. This is part of the website's #DefineBeauty series – spotlighting the different aesthetic tropes surrounding body image. The video features models Gigi Hadid, Chanel Iman, Alyssa Miller and Elsa Hosk (well, their thighs in fact) in various settings in New York City. The audio of the video is a series of comments made by NYC passers-by on what they thought a 'Magic Gap' was, many not having the faintest of ideas.
The video shows a series of slow-motion close-ups of thigh gaps and crotches, revealing the 'fetishisation' of this relatively new standard of beauty. It's disappointing that the video never steps back to ask why we have glorified the gap between women's thighs – instead it sexualises and romanticises it; leaving those of us who don't have one feeling pretty glum and left out.
If you scroll through Instagram under the hashtag #thinspo or #thighgap, you'll see the magnitude of the adoration. This online 'reality' is a completely biased representation of women – skinny, fat and everything in-between. Thighs, in most cases, touch. For those genetically gifted women, who received the 'gift of the gap', that's great. But if it has to be achieved through rigorous exercise and starving, then, maybe, not so much. But as Fashionista.com points out: 'There are plenty of thin women whose thighs touch and that's okay.'


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Inexpensive Quinceañera Banquet Halls in San Diego
Families in South America, Central America and Mexico, as well as families in Cuba and Puerto Rico, get excited and want to do all they can to make the day special. In the United States, cities and communities with a large Hispanic population, like New York, Miami and San Diego, have thousands of such events each year. Because they are such important and popular events, banquet halls and ballrooms get booked months in advance for the Quinceañera's reception.
Next to her wedding day, no other day in a Latina's life gives rise to such a big party and social event. Families who can afford it, spare no expense to make sure that the Quinceañera's party is perfect and will be remembered by all who attend.
Events of the Day
Before the big reception and party takes place, earlier in the day, a religious ceremony is held. Everyone gathers at the church for the special mass. The Quinceañera takes her place at the foot of the altar. Part of the ceremony is called the "last doll" where the young lady exchanges a childhood doll for a bouquet of flowers. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the bouquet is placed at the base of a statue of the Virgin Mary.
Once the religious gathering is over, it is time to honor the Quinceañera at a grand reception. The reception is sometimes held in the home, but when there are more guests invited to celebrate the festive occasion, it usually is moved to a nearby banquet hall.
The reception itself always includes plenty of food, music and dancing. Before the actual partying begins, there are some traditional activities that take place. The Quinceañera and her court, a group of her closest friends and family members, are introduced in their fancy gowns and stylish tuxedos. The father crowns his daughter with a tiara and then performs the ritual of changing shoes. Symbolically, the act of replacing the Quinceañera's flat shoes with a pair of high heels, signifies the transition of a young girl into a young woman.
A highlight of the party is when the Quinceañera Waltz takes place. Father and daughter take center stage and dance to a special song selected for the featured event. Food and drink are plentiful. Music plays as people talk and laugh. Everyone congratulates the guest of honor. Gifts are exchanged and at the end, the Quinceañera thanks everyone for being there to make her fifteenth birthday so wonderful.
Finding a Desirable and Affordable Place for the Reception
All of the planning for the fifteenth birthday celebration starts with the selection of the banquet hall. Finding inexpensive banquet halls in San Diego can be a challenge. You might find a great spot, but it will be well over your budget. You might find a cheap place, but it will not impress your guests. The secret is to find a venue that combines low-cost with a nice, if not extravagant, banquet hall.
Equally as important as finding a suitably sized and properly priced venue is finding a staff that can help your event go off without a hitch. One such place in San Diego that provides facilities that you will like, and service that you will love, is the Mission Valley Resort.
Hosting your Reception at the San Diego Mission Valley Resort
When you make your list of the most important things you want in a banquet hall, you might start with the features of the facility. The Mission Valley Resort has a large ballroom and several smaller banquet rooms that can accommodate up to 400 guests. There is also a beautiful outdoor garden patio area for guests to enjoy.
Next on the list of the most important things for a successful Quinceañera is the food.
Of course, you are free to have any type of food served at your event, but most people want the menu to center around Mexican and Latin dishes. A highly professional and talented chef and his staff will use the full kitchen facilities to create a menu of all of the traditional favorites that are served at Quinceañeras. You can have also your choice of delicious cakes, candies and any other special treats that you can imagine.
The staff at the Mission Valley Resort has been holding Quinceañeras for many years and they know the importance of making sure everything is just right. They will go the extra mile to please you. If you need help with some special decorations, want a certain type of music, or anything else, all you have to do is ask.
Mission Valley Resort is an outstanding facility located in the heart of San Diego. Everyone at the resort is full committed to making sure that every last detail is taken care of so your special day will be a great success. When you are looking for Quinceañera & Reception Facilities in San Diego that are inexpensive, but provide the best food, music and atmosphere, the Mission Valley Resort is the obvious choice.
Click here for more information about affordable Quinceañera Reception halls in San Diego
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Banquet Venue Ilford / Apr 20 2013 11:27 am
Good to know about these beautiful banquet hall. Thanks for sharing the venues. We will definitely recommend your Inn to everyone we know coming to San Diego 🙂
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An independent jury of Israel business and economic leaders has named Benny Landa, Chairman & CEO of Landa Digital Printing, as Ernst & Young's "Israel Entrepreneur of the Year". The Entrepreneur of the Year competition, conducted by the international accounting firm Ernst & Young, is renowned in international business circles. For nearly three decades, the contest has been viewed as one of the predictors of business success with 50 of the 100 leading NASDAQ companies having won the prestigious competition.
"Father of Digital Printing" Adds another Award to His List
Benny has long been acknowledged as the most prolific inventor in the printing industry and in Israel. Frequently referred to as the "Father of Digital Printing", he forever changed the print industry with the introduction of Electrophotography and the first Indigo digital printing press in the 1993. Since then, Benny's vision, inventions and tenacity have earned him two decades worth of honors and awards, including the imaging industry's prestigious Edwin H. Land medal.
As winner of the contest, Benny will be Israel's candidate at the World Entrepreneur of the Year competition that will be held in Monaco on June 3-7, 2015. Benny will vie for the top award with representatives from fifty countries.
The independent committee reviewing Israeli entrants included: Yair Seroussi, Committee Chairman and Chairman of Bank Hapoalim; Dr. Shimon Eckhouse, Founder and Chairman of Syneron; Dr. Orna Berry, CEO of EMC Center of Excellence Israel; Shlomo Dovrat, Co-Founder Carmel Ventures; Eyal Waldman, President and CEO Mellanox Technologies, Dr. Avi Hasson, Chief Scientist, Israel Ministry of Economy; Yuval Cohen, CEO Fortissimo; Mia Likornik, Co-Founder Meitar Liquornik Leshem Tal Geva; Dov Moran, Founder and CEO Komigo; Haim Shani, Partner, Israel Growth Partners.
In selecting Benny for the award, the jury examined attributes such as leadership, financial strength, management capabilities, strategic thinking, organizational culture, innovation, crisis management and global impact.


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Our Holy Sacrifice
2 Corinthians 5:14-21 – Jesus gave himself a sacrifice for us so that we can now live as a sacrifice for him and for God.
Romans 12:1 – Your holy sacrifice that is acceptable to God and is spiritual service of worship is living for Him and no longer for self.
2 – The how of living for Him is not be conformed but transformed by the renewing of the mind.
3 – The how of renewing the mind is thinking the right way.
4-8 – Serving others is part of our worship of God.
9-21 – Live love and steer clear of selfishness and worldliness.
Hebrews 13:10 – "Altar" by metonymy is used of the sacrifice of Christ. The Jews were still offering animal sacrifice, not understanding or accepting the sacrifice of Christ. Due to their unbelief, they had no right to eat.
11 – Exodus 29:14; Leviticus 4:1-12; 16:27 What happened under the old covenant was a temporary solution for their sin and an example/type for Christ.
13 – To the Jews, he is saying to leave the city and the old sacrifices connected with the old covenant and accept Christ's sacrifice. Leave the old, even if there is reproach. For non-Jews, leave the old life, get outside the city, the life that everyone else is still involved in.
14 – Everything here and now will come to an end, but there is a city coming in the future.
16 – The true and appropriate sacrifice today is that of praise, thanks, doing good, and sharing.
1 Peter 2:5-12 – We do not offer animal sacrifices but spiritual sacrifices. We proclaim the excellencies of Him. We praise Him, thank Him, and tell others of His greatness.
Philippians 4:10-20 The sacrifice of giving is well-pleasing to Yahweh.
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Vision Statement
At Crossacres Academy we want every child to fulfill their creative potential in an individual and expressive manner through Art & Design, Creative Writing, Music, Dance and Drama.
We believe the importance of developing every child's inner artist, as idea's and creativity are a vital part of their education. Such skills are just as valuable to us as Reading, Writing and Mathematics and will help them to find themselves, their individuality with no rights or wrongs, in a safe, comfortable environment where the sky is the limit!
The Children's Art's education will build year on year to develop the skills needed so that by the end of their education with us they are able to demonstrate their unique talents and techniques learnt preparing them for their future, the World of Culture and the many types of expression within it.
We provide a rich broad topic curriculum where every child partakes in the Arts in class, on trips, whole school art projects, competitions and galleries. Furthermore we are very fortunate that we have a number of amazing Artists who work with the children in our school. There is also a broad range of After School Clubs available where the children can further develop their creativity such as Art & Crafts Club, Drama Club, Music sessions, Dance sessions & Photography.
Miss Hutchinson-Art Co-ordinator.
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Since it is July, and the Orioles have nothing to play for, discussion this time of year turns to the trade market.
The truth is the Orioles don't have a whole lot of trade chips right now. That happens when you have the worst record in baseball.
Kevin Millwood looked like a potential hot commodity in early May, but a terrible June and now a stint on the disabled list has sapped any value there. Since he'd probably pass through trade waivers, he could be dealt in August for something if he pitches well.
Ty Wigginton probably has the most value, but Orioles fans have to be realistic in what they can expect for him. Wigginton might only be able to bring back a fringe prospect or two, so the club may consider holding onto him.
Miguel Tejada would have to be the right fit for a team to give up anything for him. Lefty Will Ohman also has some value for a team looking for a lefty specialist.
All the above are pending free agents at season's end. The Orioles have other potential trade chips in Jeremy Guthrie and the injured Luke Scott, but both are under team control next season.
Really, the players with the most value are the ones that this team is counting on for the future, guys such as Adam Jones, Matt Wieters, Brian Matusz, Nick Markakis, Jake Arrieta, Chris Tillman.
Heading into this year, I'd say the players in the above group were untouchables. But given this disastrous season, I am not sure anyone in the organization should be untouchable in a trade now.
Certainly, some of those above would require an impressive package in return for the Orioles to deal them. But is any Oriole untouchable in your mind these days?
Daily Think Special: Should the Orioles have any "untouchable" players in trade talks?


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Nia is a dynamic fitness and lifestyle practice combining movement and philosophies from powerful Martial Arts, expressive Dance Arts, and integrative Healing Arts to bring the body, mind, emotions and spirit to life! Balancing technical precision with free-form bliss, Nia emphasizes not only physical conditioning, but also creativity, community, self-discovery, and individual expression. Through celebrating one's body and expressing one's uniqueness, Nia delivers a joyful, invigorating, and powerful life practice for all. Every body is welcome! It's time to let your inner child, dancer, artist, athlete, warrior, seeker, and guru come out to play!
All Level Flow
The All Level Flow classes maintain awareness and focus on the breath while moving through a series of postures. The sequence of postures may be different from class to class, but always follow an intelligent progression that moves from basic to complex with modifications for all levels. This style of yoga builds heat, flexibility and strength, while maintaining focus on good alignment and sound structure. Postures may be held for longer periods of time, and will flow together to unite the body to the breath and mind. These poses will be paired with vinyasa sequences that are designed to move with the breath to build heat and cleanse the body. This class is appropriate for beginning and advanced practitioners.
Yoga Level Two
We move into a practice that further challenges our "edge" through asanas, meditation, and pranayama. Yoga asanas include progressive stages of backbends, inversions, and balances. We learn more refined breathwork and meditation techniques, as well as reflect on integrating the philosophy of yoga into our daily living. Our yoga practice is now beginning to move "off the mat" and into our lives, and we are curious to make those connections.
Gentle Yoga
This class is design for those who need a particularly gentle yoga practice. If you are recovering from an injury or illness, dealing with a chronic illness, or have some kind of compromise to your body, this class might be right for you. We use many "props" such as chairs, blankets, belts, etc. to work on strength and flexibility in a way that does not overtax the body. We also focus on concentration/meditation and breathing to help focus and calm the mind.
Yoga for Strength and Flexibility
This is an all-levels class that is designed for men and women who never thought they would take a yoga class. The focus of this class is a sequence designed for men's bodies, to assure a safe practice that maximizes creating flexibility and strength without overdoing it. Chairs are often used to stretch tight ham strings and backs in a gentle, focused way. Modifications are taught that are designed to safely stretch tight bodies while strengthening arms and core. Men and women from all ages and walks of life are welcome to this class! THIS IS AN EXCELLENT CLASS FOR THOSE NEW TO YOGA.
The Gentle Way
This class will combine guided movement (using some Nia technique), gentle yoga, and relaxation in a class that is for every body. If you have a chronic condition or illness, are rehabilitating from illness or injury, or have concerns that another class might be too vigorous, this is the class for you! This one hour class offers the benefits of stretching, strengthening, a light aerobic workout, and relaxation. And best of all, we create a community that supports our journey toward mind/body/spirit wellness!
MindBody Connection
The class uses gentle movement to help you become aware of movement patterns, to retrain your nervous system to make healthier movement choices, and to heal chronic injuries and imbalances. The movement is mostly done on the floor. There is a focus on movement of the body as well as the breath. The classes are suitable for all bodies and level of fitness. If are recovering from an injury or looking for a gentle but powerful way to bring healing movement into your daily life, or if you are dedicated to a particular movement form but would like to deepen your practice, the movement style Feldenkrais is suited for you. Taught by Christine Dopke.
Zumba (Zumba and Zumba Gold)
Zumba is a Latin-inspired aerobic dance workout that incorporates rhythms from around the world for a fun and energizing fitness experience. All fitness levels are welcome to join in on the fun. You don't even need to know how to dance. Just move to the music and have a blast all while getting a great workout!
Zumba Gold is still Zumba only made gentler. It is designed for those who love to dance but wish to minimize hopping and very quick movement. Designed for all levels and using a wide variety of music, you are invited to come and enjoy dancing in a way that feels just right for your body!
Notes about class: Please wear clean, supportive athletic shoes and comfortable clothing.
Tai Chi Connect: Beginning and Level Two
Tai Chi is a fun, gentle, and intelligent form of exercise. It improves joint range of motion,
flexibility, balance, coordination and postural awareness. Tai Chi is also a holistic
approach to health and well-being, as it incorporates qigong, (energy cultivation and
breath work), and as a moving meditation, it reduces stress, improves memory and the
ability to focus. It's movement style is relaxing, while at the same time energizing!
The level 2 class is designed to deepen Tai Chi practice, learning additional forms and the intricacies of previously learned forms, with greater emphasis on the flow of movements, and their power in tonifying qi.


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Jennifer Garner is always spending time with adorable daughters Violet, 3, and Seraphina Affleck, 11 months, whether taking them shopping or playing at a park. The dutiful mom will do anything to protect her family. Last November, Jen obtained a restraining order against stalker Steven Burky. Yesterday Burky was arrested for stalking while violating a court order after he was found near Violet's school, RadarOnline.com reports.
The order issued last November stated that Burky has to stay 100 yards from Jen, husband Ben Affleck, daughter Violet, as well as members of their household, at all times, as well as her home and workplace. Jen was pregnant with Seraphina at the height of Burky's stalking.
"I am currently pregnant and fear for the safety of my second child once born," she wrote in the court documents expressing her worry for husband Ben and daughter Violet as well.
Jennifer said last year that Burky, who has been placed under a 5150 psychiatric hold, had been paying her too much attention since 2002, and had recently become even more of a threat.
"Mr. Burky has been stalking and harassing me," Jen stated in court documents, as well as sending "packages and letters containing delusional and paranoid thoughts and following me around the country…"
Jen said in 2008, Burky's obsessive and harassing behavior had escalated to the point of becoming dangerous and threatening," showing up at her home and saying "God has sent him a vision of her being persecuted in some manner that may result in her death."
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About eleven thousand people in Ghana died from HIV/AIDS this year alone, according to the United States government.
A message posted on the embassys social media platform, twitter, says almost ten thousand adults and over a thousand children have lost their lives this year.
According to the US ambassador to Ghana, Gene Cretz, the death toll is worrying at a time when access to testing, counseling and treatment have been stepped up.
Ambassador Cretz says the US government is committed to supporting Ghana tackle the virus. On stigmatization, he said they are determined to stand firm and eliminate it.
Ambassador Gene Cretz also revealed a collaboration with the commission on human rights and administratve justice and the Ghana Aids Commission to build systems that ensure that those affected by HIV-related stigma and discrimination have legal recourse in seeking support to protect their rights.
Source: myjoyonline.com
Today we had it all: fire-alarms, earthquakes and now - storms. Since 2 decades we have HIV. It's not directly a new news. We know that we can fight the disease. But apparently there is no fight.
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Film Music Director Resume Format
Considered among the most vital elements in a movie, the musical background completes the mood and sets the pace of the action or scene in a movie. To this end the Film Music Director harnesses the musical resources at his disposal whether using original or existing materials. A resume for a film music director require a portfolio of films with your musical works or compilation.
Film Music Resume Format
Harold F. Steinberg
Yorba Linda, Orange, CA
Phone: (657) 298-8801
To be a resident film music director for a major movie studio or a theater production company
Summary of Qualification
* 15 years of experience in stage and movie production as music director.
* Excellent writing and organization skills
Career Experience/Job History
* 2002 – Present: Assistant Resident Film Music Director, Universal Studios
* Work with film composers and musicians chosen by the firm director and work to incorporate their works when composing for the film score.
* Conduct the film score for a assigned Hollywood films
* Assist the resident conductor in mounting auditions for new members of the orchestra and processes applicants
1995 – 2002: 2nd Assistant Conductor, Los Angles Philharmonic Orchestra
* Select and recommend orchestra scores to the lead conductor
* Ensure that compositional scoring for the masters contain authentic musical notations and markings as original documents.
* Provide back up support for rehearsals and performances not requiring the resident conductor
Portfolio of original music composed for stage and film available on interview
1996 – 1998: Master of Orchestral Music and Conducting, Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia
1991 – 1995: Bachelor of Music in Musicology, New England Conservatory of Music
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Reviews of Vundu Camp
They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
Quite different safari
For us it was a quite new and exciting experience to do safari "on one level with the animals". We did a few walking safaris before, but all of them where rather boring. But here - on the right place, with the right guide - it was quite different. I wouldn´t recommend it necessarily to a first time safari goer, but for someone, who has been to some conventional safaris, it is a more than rewarding experience.
If you expect a cat around every corner and animals close to touch, it isn´t the right place for you (there is no off-road driving) - also if you need internet connection, mobile connection, silver plates and a choice of 8 different wines, you are better kept in Sabi Sand or Masai Mara. But that doesn´t mean, you have to go without excellent meals, fine drinks and an outstanding service.
So, if you know, what are your expectations are, you can reckon on marvellous days in an awesome landscape.
Good to know: for the walking safaris and the canoe tours on the Zambezi you shouldn´t be excessively frightened.
Fantastic Canoe Safari and Pack of Wild Dogs
I have to say that yes it's true that the three days I took on my canoe safari were indeed one of the most spectacular wilderness experiences that anyone can have in Africa or for that matter in the world. It was wonderful to paddle down the Zambezi River and see the both Mana Pools National Park and Lower Zambezi Park in Zambia from the perspective of the river.
There are literally thousands of hippos in the river, and one also sees elephants, buffalo, bushbuck, and a tremendous variety of birds including little bee eaters, goliath herons, and many others.
I don't consider the canoe safari dangerous because you are accompanied by some of the best and most experienced guides in Africa. They all carry both a pistol because it is more effective at short range as well as a rifle. I had a fellow canoeist who had an incredible ability to dodge hippos, and scare them off by hitting the canoe with his paddle. His name is Mark, and my guide's name is Alistair. However, I wouldn't recommend going on this canoe safari for those who are faint at heart.
In the three days that I was at Vundu Camp I was most unlucky because the game viewing hadn't been as good when I had come here two years ago nor as in the same league of Goliath camp. I did however see an elephant tear down a leadwood tree with his trunk which was quite a site to see. After six days of no luck, I was finally rewarded by seeing no less than 15 wild dogs returning from a kill. It was just as I was leaving Mana Pools. When my guide said look there's wild dogs over there I thought he was joking. It really made my stay at Vundu Camp worthwhile.
It was nice having Nick Murray, his wife Desiree, and their two children were staying at the camp. My guide Alistair was a true gentleman and it was fascinating to talk to him about his experiences as a pilot, guide and soldier.
The rooms are somewhat austere but comfortable. I love the open air showers.
My only serious complaint about Vundu Camp is that while I was there 4 out 5 of their vehicles experienced breakdowns. However, I'm sure that Nick will get the problem resolved.
The food was good, although not quite up the standards of my last stay. It was also less plentiful.
A wonderful river location
We had a super four nights at Vundu, complementing perfectly our immediate previous four nights off the river at Kanga. Dean McGregor is a brilliant guide - very knowledgeable and a wonderful sense of humour. Our walks with him were packed with interest - as well as fantastic animals - and the canoeing was the highlight of what was, all round, a brilliant trip.
In camp we were made to feel very welcome by Nick and Natalie.
As for the animals, we were delighted to see nyala for the first time ever; but the most memorable has to be the (male - his mate followed a couple of nights later) pennant-winged nightjar flying into the lounge area one evening - fabulous.
Elephants for lunch at Little Vundu
Little Vundu is in a beautiful location right on the banks of the Zambezi. Once again we spent most of our time walking in the bush and along the flood plain. One morning at breakfast Mark heard alarm calls and we set off quickly on foot just in time to see a lioness walking among the thickets behind camp.
At lunchtimes in camp elephants would walk through right alongside the dining table. One bull in particular would walk up almost to within touching distance.
We were lucky to see the area's Wild Dog pack not far from camp. The puppies were chasing a warthog which was very exciting to watch. We saw the Wild Dogs on two other occasions, the last being on foot and during which we were able to watch at close hand the darting and re-collaring of one of the dogs by the Painted Dog Conservation team.
Great time at Vundu
Mana Pools is beautiful: it was a pleasure just to be there. We liked that we could drive until we found something interesting and then investigate on foot, rather than having to decide in advance whether we wanted to drive or walk, as in some other places. It made wildlife viewing feel spontaneous and exciting.
Nick Murray is up there with the best of the guides we have had on several safaris. He took care to find out about our interests and experience, and then to repeat activities we'd enjoyed or find new ones we'd asked for. We couldn't believe how close we could get to lions and elephants on foot and yet feel completely safe.
We found Vundu to be a very friendly and sociable camp and this added to our overall enjoyment of our stay. We spent our time in camp with guides, guests and staff-everyone just mixed together.
Best afternoon cakes of the trip!
Negatives about Vundu-having to leave!
Vundu Camp review
This camp was right up my alley. The rooms were comfortable yet not pretentious, the staff was friendly without being overly-enthusiastic (which some staff tend to be), and the owner and guide Nick was what I like in a host, answering questions and asking about things he wanted to know about us, but in an honest, genuine exchange.
We love to walk in the bush, and this was the best walk ever. About an hour in, on our way to a wild dog den, we had to do some very quick lateral shuffling to get out of an ele's path, Nick then found the den, we sat down and watched the pack return, the puppies come out and be fed, the vultures come in to join the feasting, just incredible! We had stay as long as we dared, as the light was beginning to fade and we had about 4 km to traverse to get back to the vehicle. It was on the return that we were saw the dust cloud of the buffalo, were mock-charged by a lone female maybe looking for her calf, and heard the hyena very close by.
At this Nick said it was getting dark, we could maybe go on rather than investigate, although we all knew this is what we all wanted to do so, after an nanosecond of consultation we headed into the the thick bush to see what we could see. Nick stopped dead about 30 meters in, turned and said "lion, large male", we turned left and kept moving toward the heart of the activity (maybe another 20-30 meters), stopped and could hear and see a pack of wild dogs on the flank, the buffalo herd was moving off ahead of us, the hyena and lion to our right (or behind). At this point it was agreed that we had used up enough the daylight and needed to move off. 20 minutes later (we must have really been moving along) we were back at the vehicle and on our way to camp.
At no point did we feel in any danger. Nick's astute understanding of the situation and conditions and our ability and willingness to follow ever instruction and stay close together (we are very fit, have walked in the bush through all types of terrain and habitat and hopefully our vulnerabilities and limitations) made this feel we had done something very special, but not an experience for everyone.
Go and spend three days or more at Vundu if you like to walk and canoe. It's the best!
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Vundu was a great experience from a wildlife and guiding point of view. Having not visited Zimbabwe for 11 years, it was amazing to find that our guide at Vundu was Mark, who we had last met when he had guided us at Musango camp on Lake Kariba. We had a great few days in Mark's company, which included a hilarious encounter with a male elephant which is definitely worth sharing on YouTube; an amazing sighting of a female leopard and her cub; lions eating a young elephant (gory but fascinating); and close-up, on-foot viewings of the local pack of wild dogs.
As a camp, Vundu is functional rather than comfortable and it feels tired and in need of some TLC. Some "sprucing up" would make Vundu feel more cared for, without losing the real bush camp feel.
The layout of the camp along the river left no space for any "sitting out" area in front the of the tents and little to see in camp, although the antics of the vervet monkeys around the dining area were always entertaiing.
Vundu Camp review
Excellent location and guiding. Amazing to walk up to lions, wild dogs and very large elephants.
A very different safari experience with the guides also doing the hosting in camp, this enabled us to find out more about how the country is doing.
Also managed to get to Mana Pools just before it started getting really hot!
Vundu Camp review
Thank you very much for putting our minds at rest about travelling to Zimbabwe. We had the most amazing 3 days at Vundu camp. Our accommodation was very comfortable with en suite open-roofed bathrooms & hot showers but it wasn't too chic which suited us very well.
There was a pan in front of the accommodation & we often saw elephants, warthogs & buffalo there. We had lovely food including home made cakes for afternoon tea. We ate together with the other guests & guides in the evening & met some interesting people.
You were right about the Zimbabwe-trained guides - we had an amazing guide called Andy who was great fun but also had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the animals he showed us. He tracked a lion on day one & we felt so safe with him that we went for a canoe trip on the second day which we had vowed not to do for fear of hippo attack.
He knew the area very well so was able to take us to the hotspots for animal viewing & we had a nice mixture of driving in the jeep & walking. It was quite cold in the early mornings in August but the jeep was equipped with blankets so we were kept warm. Our 2 girls age 10 & 12 really enjoyed it. The camp was a few feet from the Zambezi river which was beautiful.
Vundu Camp review
Vundu is a nice camp in a beautiful location on the banks of the Zambezi River. We were met at Chirundu by our guide, Mark van Zuydam, and Mark spent the next 4 days with us (2 at Vundu Camp, 2 along the Zambezi as we canoed downriver). Mark is a superb guide. Extremely knowledgeable and personable. The mixture of driving and walking game viewing offered at Vundu is great. We had high expectations for Mana Pools and were not disappointed.
Our highlight here was the time spent with Mark canoeing downriver. The paddling was leisurely, with plenty of game viewing along the way. The mobile camps set up before we arrived were excellent and quite comfortable, with great food and fantastic views of the Zambezi at sunset and sunrise. For those interested in a little adventure, a canoe trip at Mana Pools should not be missed!
Additional comments on the multi-day canoe trail: As I said, the Ruwesi Canoe Trail was the highlight of our Mana Pools visit. Our guide, Mark van Zuydam, was the absolute best! The river experience is really an adventure, and having a competent guide is a critical part of the trip. We saw lots of game (including passing by hundreds of hippos!) from the canoes, and enjoyed walks when on shore. The mobile camps were very comfortable in spectacular riverside settings.


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The Compelling Case to Go Back to College
Too often our goals come with conditions attached, as if we can never get to "this" unless "that" happens. When everything depends on something else, it makes it so much harder to get what we want.
"Life happens, and it's never going to be a 'good time.' Things are never going to be in order," graduate Shanae Macreeves said shortly after crossing the stage and accepting her Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice at Ashford University's 2015 Fall Commencement ceremony.
Macreeves was able to shrug off those stipulations that so many place on their educational goals and finish her degree online. Her argument that there's never a "good time" is a compelling case for those who want to go back to college.
Here are some more reasons to seize the moment instead of waiting for all the other pieces to fall into place:
Degrees Are In Demand
According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11 of the 15 fastest growing occupations will require some form of education beyond a high school diploma. Many of those positions are in the health care industry, which is expected to add the most jobs by 2024. An analysis by the Lumina Foundation also found that the number of degree-holding graduates is not keeping up with the demands of the employers.
A Richer Learning Experience Awaits
Adult learners enjoy several advantages over college students who are fresh out of high school, namely the ability to apply their work and life experience to their studies. This additional perspective creates a richer learning experience that benefits everyone in the online classroom, and high-achieving learners can create opportunities to become mentors for newer students.
A Greater Sense of Purpose and Focus
An enhanced perspective isn't the only thing adult learners bring to the online classroom. They also bring an enhanced maturity and focus – they know why they're here. When you make the decision to return to school, you have a purpose, and you're committed to reaching your goal.
Your Boss Might Pay for It
Some of the country's biggest employers – Bank of America, Best Buy, Verizon – offer tuition reimbursement benefits to employees. It's an opportunity to save on your education, and while you may not want to be at your same job in four or five years, you'll want to take what you learned to your next company.
Talk to your boss or someone in Human Resources about employer assistance and your college options. It never hurts to ask, and your employer might be impressed by your willingness to grow and learn something new.
Confidence and Job Satisfaction
One last thing to consider is how a degree can enhance your confidence and satisfaction with your career. Imagine being the person who has all of the answers; the person others can depend on. Why wait for a "good time" to become that person?
Watch the video above, and decide if there's a case for you to go back to school.


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2016 was certainly memorable year. The chinese also call it as the year of the fire monkey, which means the year of changes. Whether you believe that or not is up to you, but when I ask people whether have they experienced some changes during this year, they usually say they actually have!
Donald Trump election as the president of United States and astonishing number of celebrities deaths are also the characteristics of 2016. For some good, for some bad, 2016 still brought us many good things. One of them are mobile marketing articles! According to buzzsumo these are one of the most shared stuff when talking about mobile marketing. Here's 5 high quality content from 2016:
5 Mobile Marketing Methods To Build Your Ecommerce Brand
No surprise here, the most popular, and the most shared post is from the Forbes. The article mentions few ways to build your ecommerce brand, along with few common mistakes that are contributing to slowing down the progress of your business. Unresponsive web design, not displaying advertisements? Gabriel Shaoolian, the author of this article thoroughly explains why it's wrong.
The Ultimate Guide to Mobile Marketing
Create an experience – that's the first advice you'll get from Brandon Gains Ultimate Guide to Mobile Marketing. It sounds vague, i know, but believe me when i say that the article does makes it easy to understand. "Products are consumed. Services are experienced."
How to solve the measurement challenge of mobile
The next one is from the marketingweek.com. It discusses:
- Cross-platform behaviour
- Media buying strategies
- Measurement techniques
- Storytelling Approach
- Data Analysis and optimisation
- Insight and communication
- And many more
Great read for any marketer!
Record UK Mobile Ad Spend: The Industry Reacts
In this one, bunch of specialist talk about record UK Mobile Ad Spend – what it means, what changes will it bring if any, and how can you benefit from them. For example Nigel Clarkson, managing director and country commercial director, Yahoo says:
"We are not surprised to see a continued growth in mobile advertising revenues in 2015. As connected devices and data capabilities become increasing 'mobile', we are seeing increases in traffic to mobile devices, so it is logical that revenues will move that way too. Of particular interest to us is the continual growth of online video and native advertising. As a market leader in premium, in-stream native ad solutions, we are already seeing huge increases in demand for our multi-format, cross device native offering, which is a major driver of our mobile revenues."
So how do you like APPmanago's set of TOP 5 marketing posts from 2016? Share your opions in the comments!


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Chayei Sarah "Life of Sarah"
Torah Reading
Shabbat: Genesis 23:1-25:18
Genesis 44
18 Then Judah approached him and said, "I beg your pardon, my lord. Please let your servant say a word in my lord's ears, and don't be angry with your servant, since you are like Pharaoh.
19 My lord asked his servants saying, 'Do you have a father or a brother?'
20 So we said to my lord, 'We have a father who is old, a child born to him of his old age is young. Now his brother is dead, so he is the only one of his mother's children left, and his father loves him.'
21 Then you said to your servants, 'Bring him down to me so that I can look at him.'
22 But we said to my lord, 'The boy cannot leave his father. If he were to leave his father, he would die.'
23 Then you said to your servants, 'Unless your youngest brother comes down with you, you won't see my face again.'
24 "Now when we went up to your servant, my father, we told him my lord's words.
25 Then our father said, 'Go back, buy us a little grain for food.'
26 So we said, 'We won't go down unless we have our youngest brother with us—then we'll go down. For we won't see the man's face unless our youngest brother is with us.'
27"Then your servant my father said to us, 'You yourselves know that my wife bore me two sons.
28 One went out from me, so I said, "He must have been torn to shreds," and I haven't seen him since.
29 And if you also take this one away from before me and an accident happens to him, then you'll bring my grey hair down to the evil of Sheol.'
30 "Now if I come to your servant my father and the boy isn't with us, since his life is bound to his life,
31 when he sees that the boy is no more, he'll die. Then your servants will bring the grey hair of your servant our father down to Sheol in grief.
32 For your servant became pledge for the boy with my father saying, 'If I don't bring him back to you, I will bear the blame before my father all my days.'
33 So now, please let your servant remain as my lord's slave in the boy's place, and let the boy go up with his brothers.
34 For how can I go up to my father and the boy is not with me? Else I must see the evil that would come upon my father!"
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Ezekiel 37
15 The word of Adonai came to me saying:
16 "You, son of man, take one stick and write on it, 'For Judah'—for Bnei-Yisrael joined with him. Then take another stick and write on it, 'For Joseph'—the stick of Ephraim and all the house of Israel joined with him.
17 Join them one to another for yourself, as one stick, so they may become one in your hand.
18 "When the children of your people speak to you saying, 'Won't you tell us what you mean by these?'
19 say to them, thus says Adonai Elohim: 'Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph—which is in the hand of Ephraim and the tribes of Israel joined with him—and I will put them together with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick. They will be one in My hand.'
20 The sticks that you write on will be in your hand before their eyes.
21 "Then say to them, thus says Adonai Elohim: 'Behold, I will take Bnei-Yisrael from among the nations, where they have gone. I will gather them from every side and bring them into their own land.
22 I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel, and one king will be king to them all. They will no longer be two nations and never again be divided into two kingdoms.
23 They will never again be defiled with their idols, their detestable things or with any of their transgressions. I will save them out of all their dwellings in which they sinned. I will purify them. Then they will be My people and I will be their God.
24 My servant David will be king over them. They will all have One Shepherd. They will walk in My ordinances and observe My rulings and do them.
25 They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your ancestors lived. They will live there—they, their children and their children's children, forever, and My servant David will be their prince forever.
26 I will cut a covenant of shalom with them—it will be an everlasting covenant with them. I will give to them and multiply them. I will set up My Sanctuary among them forever.
27 My dwelling-place will be over them. I will be their God and they will be My people.
28 Then the nations will know that I am Adonai who sanctifies Israel, when My Sanctuary is in their midst forever.'"
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Blogger has not too long ago introduced 3 new functions - Import blog, Export blog, Delete blog accessible via Dashboard > Settings > Basic (see screen shot below):
If you want to delete the blog, just click on Delete blog and it will be done. Now Blogger has also made it easier for you to recover (undelete) your deleted blog. If you go to the Dashboard, you will see a list of your blogs, some of which may be hidden (at the bottom of the list of blogs may be the statement for example - "displaying 4 of 5 blogs" with 1 hidden):
Click on "Show All" and the whole list of blogs, including the deleted blog, will be displayed:
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text: Over the past year, I've highlighted a few examples of land art by some wonderful artists. Land art is the integration of land, space, and natural elements as art. The works are often impermanent, or subject to slow alteration and deterioration, as part of the artist's intent. Art that is written in the sand and…Read More