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wowee! while i was busy giving birth (whew!)
my maple veneer calendars were really getting some love!
my maple veneer calendars were really getting some love!
first they were selected as a better homes and gardens DIY issue–
"best of etsy" pick...
and then highlighted as an etsy gift idea –
amazing, right!?
hurry now and get your own!
well folks, this is it.
this is me signing off for a bit.
i'll hopefully be popping this baby out any day now and i just wanted to do a little goodbye post featuring the "just beginnings" of my neutral nursery.
(we decided to keep the sex a surprise and it's been so fun!)
once we know what this little thing is i'll update with more
of how we add to it and make it even more special!
just entering this happy space makes me smile every day
and really wish this babe was here already...
this is me signing off for a bit.
i'll hopefully be popping this baby out any day now and i just wanted to do a little goodbye post featuring the "just beginnings" of my neutral nursery.
(we decided to keep the sex a surprise and it's been so fun!)
once we know what this little thing is i'll update with more
of how we add to it and make it even more special!
just entering this happy space makes me smile every day
and really wish this babe was here already...
the whole gang is just waiting for you! come out now!
all of my amazing friends have made such special things for you –
like this incredible little dutchy hang-out-matt by one of my best buds, jen lindsay.
and this beautifully impecable gray and yellow quilt made by another best bud, bethany lewis!
more details on this awesome thing soon
since it needs a whole bunch of shots to show off it's true colors!
since it needs a whole bunch of shots to show off it's true colors!
it seems every nursery needs some eric carle...
and because we love cutesy + gross humor = the best of daddy's garbage pal kids collection...
and because i love the "little things" i had to get this adorable owl light switch
you may notice a few ikea treasures including this ceiling light
which is a good temporary fix until we decide on a ceiling fan or not...
some closet goodness... ah, just look at those booties!!!
(more details on the handcrafted booties soon since again, they need their own post!)
(more details on the handcrafted booties soon since again, they need their own post!)
and finally the rocking chair – and a packed bag sitting by... ready and waiting!
so, while i'm off enjoying this most enchanting time i'll be having some specials guests popping in to update you and keep things a'rolling.
my lovely friend and PR princess, christin kelley will be making some guest appearances and keep you informed of all the biz happenings. and my super special best gal-pal, cally graham will keep you informed of all things LOVED around these parts.
so, orevwa and sayonara but no worries – i'll be back soon and i'll be even better than ever since
i'll be back a mother which i've always pursued as the ultimate dream job in this awesome life.
wish me luck and be sure to stay tuned!
whew, just in tme for baby we have finally completed our sunroom project!
i'm so happy with how it all turned out and can't wait to hang in there this winter with our little one, warm toes, and a beautiful view of our yard...
here's the before and after...
plus some interior shots for inspiration
{our lovely fiore pendant lamps are from CB2
and the beautiful brazilian gray slate tiles are from the cleft stone works}
hope this inspires you to turn a rotten old part of your home or life into something so much better... even if it's your scary closet or a bad attitude – dust it up or tear it down and breathe new life into it!
it's an amazing feeling when you're enjoying the fruits of your labor.
happy mid-week friends!
since i'm about to close up shop on all things custom
i just wanted to show that last two pieces i've created before taking my leave...
this piece was a such a joy to make –
a return customer told me how she had just been proposed to with these words from dr. seuss and how she'd love to have them made into a piece of art as a gift to her fiance...
i love it so much i plan to make it available in my shop for all to enjoy!
and this second piece is a simple and modern ketubah –
i always love the sentiment and traditional wording/signing that goes along with a ketubah.
i think i'll make this one available to the public, too! hooray!
i sure will miss making custom pieces for a while
but in the meantime i'll be sure to be working diligently on my own little custom piece here at home...
wow, i can't believe the time is actually here!
next wednesday i am accepting my very last custom orders before this baby arrives...
so, if you need that perfect wedding or baby gift please order before noon EST on wednesday october the 10th...
{ooooo the pretty colors – order yours today!}
hopefully i'll have that happy little baby that sleeps soooo wonderfully well and gives me plenty of time to make all your custom wishes come true in the new year. that's a dream, right? well, i'm dreaming it so cross your fingers for me!
{check out this sweet little sleeping baby photographed by the lovely catara carrell!}
in the meantime, i'll be settling my dust so i can rest up before my gauntlet of sleep deprivation. yikes! but i will be setting up some help around here with the regular orders so i'd like to extend a friendly coupon to my loyal viewers. enter HAPPYBABY at the checkout for 20% off your entire order from now until november 1st.
stock up now for the holidays so you can enjoy and relish the time in the moment.
at least that's my plan... and i'm sticking to it.
oooh check out my 2013 best year ever calendars on creative bloq –
of course, i am totally honored to be chosen as one of the
"twenty stunning examples of calendar design for 2013"...
and they mentioned me falling pregnant – oh, how i love that terminology!
happy friday, ya'll!
what a week – it's been one of those that makes me feel like i just can't seem to keep up!
the major highlight has been a little story with a sale over at sometimes sweet – the lovely author/creator, danielle wrote a happy little post about me and i have given the readers a celebratory discount on my nursery and kiddo collections! hop over and check it all out. no need to do anything, simply purchase the one you like via her blog! hooray!
also, double dutch has some fun new items in the shop for fall –
i've created a selection of recipe cards and market lists that i'm hoping some of you may like!
{pack of 5 recipe cards in blueberry, dill leaf, dill flower and parsley - only $8}
{wood clip board with 20 market list sheets - only $12}
both were inspired by our new adventure bloom and if you're interested
they're there just waiting for a happy kitchen to fly off to!
they also make great gifts in a basket, stocking or thank you for a fabulous thanksgiving dinner.
(also if you love that little embroidered hand towel in the photos
check out chez sucre chez to get your own.)
also, on a last note of love and sweetness
my 6th wedding anniversary is this sunday...
it's been the best 6 years of my life with my best friend
and it just keeps getting better.
can't wait to celebrate!
hello friends!
hope all of you are doing well on this lovely warm and rainy day.
something about this weather makes me feel super content and calm –
currently i'm really enjoying working in the low light and mild temperature.
no air-conditioning, no fan, no heat. just stillness. ahhhh it's so very nice.
so, here's a little more update from around my parts.
our little bloom project had a great spot at the fall fest and the weather was amazing!
even though i was thoroughly beat from just sitting around (see my big-bellied self below) i really had a great time talking to people and making some great connections.
furthermore i got to see my latest logo work in action
and fell in love all over again!
and fell in love all over again!
here's the scoop: i created phoebe's pure food logo a couple months ago
and have been waiting until now to show it off. hope you like it!
phoebe's love of blueberries and purist of intentions with her foods hopefully shows through in this happy blueberry bush design i created for her. the white "dove" in the bush is there to symbolize the purity of the food and is frankly... just too stinkin' cute to go without.
i love to make a logo that can be just as beautiful when used vertically
as well as horizontally...
as well as horizontally...
and you can't forget about it looking good in black and white...
here's the logo used as a stamp for her product bags she had at the fest–
so pretty, right!? mmm i wish i was drinking that tea right now!
check out more of what phoebe had there at the bloom blog.
{+ click on the photo for a detailed view}
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last but not least – my husband and i got to give back
to a very special lady in my heart...
alex milspaw started helping me a while back after i talked with her about a book i was reading focused on mind, body and infertility. alex knew all about what i was going through and even how to help via her wonderful relaxation recordings. after listening to them and having a recording created just for me i was hooked and forever thankful. so, when she decided to create a professional recording, keegan and i helped any way that we could!
keegan did all the studio recordings and i made a simple design for the sleeve...
and if you're suffering from any sort of chronic pain, infertility, anxiety or just want a way to really slow down, relax, and be mindful on a daily basis
grab a copy of "guided meditations for mindful living" for yourself.
oh, how i love making beautiful things for beautiful people!
i'm so lucky. i must remember it and be thankful everyday.
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So, I have never been a fan of those cheesy love movies. They never happen in real life and everything is just so fake. But last night, I got to experience my own cheesy love story. I'll try to keep it short, but I think it's sexy to give details. I was at work and saw a boy I've been crushing on for months. We'll call him N. I work at the grocery store, and he was buying some Monster. Normally, he's with his friends and ignores me, but this time he was alone. He bought his stuff and smiled and said, "Hey Emily?" I smiled and said hello. He's a junior and I am only a sophomore this year,so we don't see each other too much. Anyway, we talked for a while and he said that he was looking for some new friends to hang with because his friends were being dicks and I told him he could come over to my house anytime. We live in a pretty small town and everyone knows where each other lives. So here I am after work. I took a shower and wrapped myself in a towel. I get into my room and shut the door just in case my brother was still awake down the hall. All of a sudden, I hear a tap on my window. Then another. Then another. I open it up and N is standing down there throwing pebbles. He shouted, "I thought we could hang out tonight!" I panicked. I told him to wait a minute as I threw on a tank top and a pair of yoga pants. Then I returned to the window and told him to climb up the tree.
It sounds so far fetched and fake just like a movie, but I swear to God it's true. He gets to my window and climbs in. I told him to be quiet because my mom and dad were sleeping downstairs. He laughed and looked around. He told me I had a nice room and sat down on the foot of my bed. I asked him, "So what do you want to do?" He told me to pick, so I went with a movie. I turned on my TV and we started watching my favorite movie- Inside Out. He laughed and told me he had never seen the movie before. I went and laid down on my side of the bed. He scooted back and laid next to me. We watched the movie for a while, about up until Joy and Sadness got sucked up into long term memory, until I noticed he kept glancing over at me. I asked him, "Why do you keep looking over here?" He said, "Because, I think you're beautiful." We locked eyes and I began to melt. I asked, "Really?" and he said, "Why would I lie?" His face just kept getting closer and closer until the next thing I knew, we were kissing. It was a small kiss at first, but it gradually got messier. We were kissing hard and fast, and he pulled me closer and eventually on top of him. I had such a big crush on him. I really wanted him to like me, so I began undoing his belt and got his pants unzipped. I stopped kissing him and pulled back his boxers.
His dick wasn't huge, but it was the biggest I've seen. I've accidentally walked in on my brother, who is my age, getting out of the shower and his wasn't this big. I began to lightly stroke it as it continued to get harder and harder. I had never given a blow job before, but I was excited to try. I wrapped my lips around the head of his dick and swirled my tongue around on it. He really liked that, and I continued to try to put it all in my mouth. I moved up and down as he lightly moaned and sighed. After about 10 minutes, he said he was going to cum so I did the thing on the head of his dick again. His salty cum filled my mouth. I could feel it shoot on the back of my tongue. Some leaked down on my chin, but I used my finger to wipe it and licked it back off. I swallowed every last drop as N laid there panting. I was so into the blow job, I didn't realize what was going on around me. N had been rubbing my tits and my pussy was so wet, my yoga pants had a wet spot. N sat up a little and pulled his shirt off. He pulled me closer and took mine off too.
He began rolling my nipples between his fingers. I moaned as quietly as I could. I never tried that before, but it really works well. Then, I tugged his pants off the rest of the way. He returned the favor to me by taking mine off. He stopped. "Are you a virgin?" I replied, "Yes." He just said, "Me too" as he went back to looking at my pussy. He rubbed it with his and began to finger me. I was tight. Really tight. And he could only fit his middle finger in. He licked my pussy a couple of times, but I don't think he liked it because he didn't keep going. He got off the bed and pulled me to the side of it. He asked me if I was ready and I giggled. He rubbed his cock along the crease of my pussy before sliding the tip in a little. I didn"t worry about a condom because he had just came already. He slowly eased forward and had to back out a couple of times, but eventually got it all inside. He started thrusting fast and playing with my tits at the same time. I was quietly moaning and grabbing the sheet with tension. It felt so good. I looked to my left and saw the TV as anger put the light bulb in that made Riley want to run away.
After about nine monies of pure bliss, he came a second time except this time, inside of me. It was like a blast of warm lube. Everything got so wet and squishy. I loved it. He pulled out and laid down next to me. I got up for a moment and peered out my door to see if anyone was standing out there. No one was there. As I walked back to my bed, I could feel the cum leaking down my leg. I smiled as I crawled back under the covers and we snuggled and finished to movie. He told me he had a lot of fun and that he should get going but wants to "hang out" again soon as he winked and crawled out of the window. It was a perfect night and he sent me a text a while ago and said he might be able to come back tonight. It may only last a while, but at least it's good for now. And that's how I lost my virginity.
- Name: Emily
- Gender: Female
- Age of Virginity Loss: 16
- Current Age: 16
- How would you categorize your story?: Perfect
- Country: United States of America
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The Gathering Tour - History & Heritage Self Drive 11 Day
10 Night Tour From $1,152 pps
This tour starts and ends in Dublin but can be adjusted to suit other arrival points such as Shannon.
Attractions on This Tour
Dublin City
Dublin, the capital city of Ireland is an exciting blend of the old and new. You can walk in the footsteps of Wilde in Georgian Dublin, pass by the windmill studios where U2 lay down their world famous tracks and stand in the place where President Barack Obama in 2011 uttered those famous words in the tongue of his ancestors - Is feidir linn – Yes we can!
Temple Bar, Dublin City
Temple Bar is located on Dublin's south-side and lies between the Bank of Ireland (opposite Trinity College) and Christchurch. Unlike the majority of Dublin city, it has maintained it's medieval street pattern, complete with cobbled, narrow streets.
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin City
At the heart of the city of Dublin for almost a thousand years, Christ Church cathedral has a rich cultural history which can be traced from the Vikings and the Anglo-Normans to the present. Its diverse architectural and sculptural heritage remains a source of fascination to visitors and pilgrims alike who enter this hallowed space.
Dublin Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour, Dublin City
The Dublin Tour has been carefully designed to give you the freedom to explore and experience the history and culture of Dublin at your leisure. You will get the opportunity to visit all the main Dublin attractions along the route and these include Dublin Zoo, St Patrick's cathedral and Trinity College (home of the Book of Kells).
Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Dublin City
Trinity College is Ireland's oldest university. It was founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592. Due to its picturesque setting and the famous people connected with it - Oscar Wilde studied here - Trinity College is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin City
Built in honor of Ireland's patron saint, Saint Patrick's Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptized converts on his visit to Dublin.The parish church of Saint Patrick on this site was granted collegiate status in 1191, and raised to cathedral status in 1224. The present building dates from 1220. The Cathedral is today the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland (a church of the Anglican Communion).
Viking Splash Tour, Dublin City
Book a trip with Viking Splash Tours for a unique Dublin sightseeing experience by Land and Water. Viking captains will guide you on a fun and witty tour of Dublin City, taking in all the top sights including Viking and Medieval Dublin, Trinity College, Christ Church Cathedral, Georgian Dublin and much more!
Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship, Dublin City
A step aboard the Jeanie Johnston is a step towards understanding the daunting experience of the millions of people who crossed the Atlantic seeking survival and hope in the "New World" of North America. It's to experience the fear of the unknown ahead, the flight from poverty and famine, the pain of separation from family, and the challenge of a 4,800 km (3,000 mi) voyage braving gales and harsh seas.
Glasnevin Museum & Cemetery, County Dublin
Glasnevin Museum and Cemetery offers a dynamic interpretation of Ireland's history told through the lives of the people buried in Ireland's necropolis. They have access to a rich narrative of Ireland told through the stories of Daniel O'Connell, Charles Stewart Parnell, Michael Collins, Eamon DeValera, Countess Marckievicz and Brendan Behan to name but a few. It offers daily tours and interactive exhibitions.
Guinness Storehouse, Dublin City
At Guinness Storehouse you'll discover all there is to know about the world's most famous beer. A dramatic story that begins 250 years ago and ends…where else - in the Gravity® bar with a complimentary pint of the black stuff.
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Dublin City
The National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare Street, first opened its doors in 1890. Here you'll find artifacts dating from 7000BC to the 20th Century exhibited in seven galleries. The Treasury exhibition space is currently closed for refurbishment but visitors can still see the beautiful Iconic Treasures exhibition in the small treasury which features iconic artifacts such as the Ardagh Chalice, the Tara Brooch and the Derrynaflan Hoard.
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts and History, Dublin City
The National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History Collins Barracks was opened in 1997 and is housed in former army barracks. At this museum you'll find Irish haute couture garments, furniture, silver, jewelry, ceramics, and exhibitions exploring Irish military history, including the 1916 Easter Rising.
Chester Beatty Museum, Dublin City Centre
The Chester Beatty Museum was founded in 1950 to house the collection of rare books ,manuscripts, prints, miniature paintings and drawings, bequeathed to Ireland by the American mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty.
Hill of Tara, County Meath
Though best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara, which is s about 1.6 kms (0.9 mi) to the right off the main Navan/ Dublin Road, has been an important site since the late Stone Age when a passage-tomb was constructed there. Tara was at the height of its power as a political and religious centre in the early centuries after Christ. It is the wealth of history and legend associated with Royal Tara as the ancient spiritual and political Capital of Ireland, and its central place in Irish History, which attracts ongoing, national and international interest.
Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre, County Meath
Newgrange was constructed over 5,000 years ago (about 3,200 BC), making it older than Stonehenge in England and the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. It was built during the Neolithic or New Stone Age by a farming community that prospered on the rich lands of the Boyne Valley in Co. Meath, Ireland. Archaeologists classified Newgrange as a passage tomb, however it is now recognized to be much more than a passage tomb. Ancient Temple is a more fitting classification, a place of astrological, spiritual, religious and ceremonial importance.
Trim Castle, County Meath
Trim Castle is the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland. It was constructed over a thirty year period by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter. He was granted the Liberty of Meath by King Henry II in 1172 - a move which aimed to curb the expansionist policies of Richard de Clare (Strongbow).
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, County Meath
The Battle of the Boyne between King William III and his father-in-law, King James II, was fought in July 1690. Both kings commanded their armies in person, 36,000 on the Williamite side and 25,000 on the Jacobite side - the largest number of troops ever deployed on an Irish battlefield. At stake were the British throne, French dominance in Europe and Religious power in Ireland.
Strokestown House, Museum & Garden, County Roscommon
Strokestown Park was built by Thomas Mahon MP (1701-1782) on lands, which had been granted to his grandfather Nicholas in the latter half of the 17th Century for his support in the British colonial campaign. It was the family home of the Mahon family until 1979 when the house, in an advanced state of disrepair along with what remained of the estate was purchased by a local company - Westward Garage - who needed some extra land to expand their business.
National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, County Mayo
The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life is set in modern exhibition galleries in the spectacular grounds of Turlough Park House and surrounded by magnificent gardens and lake. This award-winning museum is home to the National Folklife Collection. With exhibitions spread over four floors, the Museum gives its visitors a unique opportunity to see how the people of Ireland lived in the hundred years between the Great Famine and the end of the 1950s.
Knock Shrine, County Mayo
The Story of Knock began on Thursday evening of the 21st August, 1879, Our Lady, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of the church at Knock, County Mayo, Ireland. Beside them and a little to their left was an altar with a cross and the figure of a lamb, around which angels hovered.
Connemara Region, County Galway
Connemara (in Irish: Conamara), which derives from Conmhaicne Mara (meaning: descendants of Con Mhac, of the sea), is a district in the west of Ireland comprising of a broad peninsula between Killary Harbour and Kilkieran Bay in the west of County Galway or south west Connacht. The Conmhaicne Mara were a branch of the Conmhaicne, an early tribal grouping that had a number of branches located in different parts of Connacht.
Killary Fjord, County Galway
Killary Harbour/An Caoláire Rua is a fjord located in the West of Ireland in the heart of Connemara which forms a natural border between counties Galway and Mayo. It is 16 km (9.94 mi) long and in the centre over 45 m (148 ft.) deep. It is one of three glacial fjords that exist in Ireland, the others being Lough Swilly and Carlingford Lough.
Killary Cruises, County Galway
No visit to Connemara would be complete without a visit to Killary Fjord. The nine mile long inlet boasts some of the finest scenery in the West of Ireland, and because of its sheltered nature, its waters are always calm.
Kylemore Abbey, County Galway
Known as Ireland's most romantic Castle, Kylemore Abbey, located in Connemara, Co. Galway is the No.1 tourist attraction in the West of Ireland. Perfect for a family day out and easily accessible from Galway or Mayo, Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden offers visitors scenic photographic opportunities as well as woodland walks, garden tours, fascinating history, beautiful architecture, ample shopping in the craft shop and tempting homemade delights in the restaurant and tea rooms.
Connemara National Park, County Galway
Connemara National Park is situated in the west of Ireland in County Galway and covers some 2,957 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands. Some of the Park's mountains, namely Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muckanaght, are part of the famous Twelve Bens or Beanna Beola range which are a dominant feature of the Connemara countryside.
Dan O' Haras/Connemara Heritage and History Centre, County Galway
This award-winning heritage centre offers a unique insight into the history and heritage of Connemara. Whether you visit for an hour, an afternoon or stay in our accommodation, you will leave with memories to treasure. Nestling into the hillside beneath the Twelve Bens is the restored pre-famine cottage of Dan O' Hara, made famous in song and story.
Galway City, County Galway
Galway is Ireland's 4th largest city and a hugely popular tourist destination for both Irish and international visitors. The city is vibrant with festivals and events constantly on. There is also a lot cultural interest with literary ties to a number of Ireland's great writers. The local people are incredibly friendly and will help ensure a stop here will never be forgotten.
Burren Region, County Clare
The Burren, from the Gaelic word Boireann is an area of limestone rock covering imposing majestic mountains, and tranquil valleys with gently meandering streams. With its innate sense of spiritual peace, extraordinary array of flora and wildlife, and megalithic tombs and monuments older than Egypt's pyramids, the Burren creates a tapestry of colour and a seductively magical aura which few people leave without wanting to experience again.
Burren Smokehouse, County Clare
The Burren Smokehouse Visitors Centre was established in 1995, to create a window for the smokehouse own products and other local gourmet products and crafts. It has become a popular tourist attraction in the North County Clare area and welcomes over 30,000 visitors from all over the world each year. Visit the Burren Smokehouse Visitor Centre and get a tasting of the Burren smoked salmon. You can discover mosaics inside and outside the shop, and look at the first kiln that was used when the Burren Smokehouse was first set up.
Aillwee Cave, County Clare
In the heart of the Burren in County Clare, perched high on its Burren terraced mountain side with spectacular views of Galway Bay lies Ireland's premier showcave - an experience, which should be part of everyone's visit to the Burren. Aillwee Cave welcomes you to its underground surprises, a place of wonder, beauty and discovery.
Cliffs of Moher, County Clare
The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's top Visitor attractions in County Clare. The Cliffs are 214m high at the highest point and range for 8 kilometres over the Atlantic Ocean on the western seaboard of Clare. O'Brien's Tower stands proudly on a headland of the majestic Cliffs. From the Cliffs one can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, as well as The Twelve Pins, the Maum Turk Mountains in Connemara and Loop Head to the South.
Aran Islands, County Galway
The Aran Islands lie of west coast of Ireland just off Galway Bay and on the very edge of Europe. There are 3 islands in total – lying west to east is Inishmore/Inis Mór; Inishmaan/Inis Meáin and lastly the smallest of the three Inisheer/Inis Thiar. There are some 1,200 people living on the islands and the vast majority would use Irish as their main language.
Doolin2Aran Ferries
With over 50 years of sea-faring experience, this family run ferry company has the largest ferry company operating between Doolin, County Clare and the Aran Islands off the Galway coast. Safe, speedy and spectacular can sum up your cruise experience with Doolin2Aran as they deliver a high standard of customer safety and satisfaction.
Limerick City, County Limerick
Limerick is Ireland's fourth largest city and has also been awarded the first ever City of Culture within the Republic of Ireland for 2014. There is lots to do with plenty of history, shopping and culture.
King John's Castle, Limerick City
King John's Castle is a 13th Century Castle on 'King's Island' in the heart of medieval Limerick City. The Castle overlooks the majestic River Shannon offering wonderful views of Limerick City.
Hunt Museum, Limerick City
The Hunt Museum houses a diverse collection of antiquities and fine and decorative art. It reflects the tastes and interests of the two people who formed it, John and Gertrude Hunt. There are artefacts from Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Olmec civilisation.
Frank McCourt Museum, Limerick City
Leamy House (formerly known as Leamy School) is a tudor-style, listed building with an interesting facade. The building was erected in 1843 through the munificence of William Leamy who, before he died some years earlier, left a large sum of money in trust for the education of poor Protestant boys. Due to dwindling numbers in 1880, the school became a National School for Catholic boys and thus it continued until 1953.
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, County Clare
At Ireland's premier visitor attraction you are invited to explore three wonderful experiences – the acclaimed 15th Century Bunratty Castle, the 19th century Bunratty Folk Park and the Village Street. The Castle is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland. Built in 1425 it was restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendour and now contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art which capture the mood of those times. Today, the castle stands peacefully in delightful grounds.
Bunratty Banquet, County Clare
Bunratty Castle, built in the 15th Century by the Earl of Thomond, stands on the banks of the Rathy River in Clare. During his rule, the Earl was known for hospitality and regularly lavished his guests with entertainment. The Bunratty Medieval Banquet is now held twice nightly throughout the year harking back to the Earl's extravagant banquets.
Durty Nelly's, County Clare
Durty Nelly's is one of Ireland's most famous pubs and offers a truly unique Irish experience through its history and character. Often copied but never replaced, this truly unique piece of Irish heritage dates back to 1620. Enjoy the craic agus ceoil at the world-renowned Durty Nelly's where there's live Traditional Irish music seven nights a week and festivals all year.
Adare Castle and Heritage Centre, County Limerick
Snuggled in a wooded setting among the rich farmlands of the Golden Vale by the River Maigue, Adare is a model village dating from the time of the Norman conquest. Regarded as a fine example of a medieval fortified castle in Ireland Adare is home to one of a number of outstanding castles situated in County Limerick..
Cobh, County Cork
Cobh (pronounced cove) is situated in south west Ireland, just twenty minutes from Cork City. In 1849, following the visit of Queen Victoria the town was renamed Queenstown but in 1921, it once again reverted to the old name of Cobh. It lies on Great Island, one of three such islands in Cork Harbour – the other two being Fota and Little Island – all now linked by a network of bridges and roads.
Queenstown Story, Cobh Heritage Centre, Cobh, County Cork
The Queenstown Story is housed in a restored Victorian Railway station and tells the story of Cobh's maritime history and the part which Cobh played in the history of Irish people leaving Ireland in the years 1791 to 1950
Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens, County Cork
Situated north of Cobh and just beside the Fota Island Wildlife Park lies Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens. This 19th century Regency house is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and an arboretum which houses rare trees and shrubs from around the world.
Fota Wildlife Park, County Cork
A trip to Fota Wildlife Park, one of Europe's most modern wildlife parks, is thoroughly enjoyable as well as being educational too.The Park is set on 70 acres on the scenic Fota Island in the heart of Cork Harbour, only fifteen minutes from Cork City.
Jameson Experience, Cork City
Follow the old distillery trail through mills, maltings, stillhouse, warehouses and kilns - some of these buildings date back to 1795. Unique within Ireland and Britain, you can also see the fully operational water wheel and large grain stores.
Dungarvan Castle, County Waterford
Dungarvan Castle in Co. Waterford has been restored and houses an exhibition on the history of the castle. The Castle which was built in the early 13th Century overlooks Dungarvan Harbour. It became an Infantry Barracks in the 18th Century. During the Civil War in 1922 The Republicans occupied the building. It was later used by the Garda Siochana.
Waterford City, County Waterford
Waterford City is Ireland's oldest city dating back to 914 AD. The city has a rich history with direct connections to the Vikings and the Normans. It is also home to one of Ireland's most famous exports, Waterford Crystal.
Bishop's Palace, The Mall, Waterford City
The Bishop's Palace in the heart of Waterford City, houses a veritable treasure trove of artefacts dating from the 18th century and covers the story of Waterford from 1700 to the 1970's. It was designed by the Anglo-German architect Richard Cassles (Castles) who is one of Ireland's most celebrated and beloved architect, having designed some of our most famous stately homes such as Powerscourt House in Wicklow and buildings such as the Rotunda Hospital and the seat of the Irish parliament, Leinster House both of which are in Dublin.
Christchurch Cathedral, County Waterford
The Cathedral has many architectural and historic features of special interest, including: Magnificent 18th Century Stucco Plasterwork Ceiling and Reredos; and the Macabre Tomb of James Rice (a fine example of a cadaver monument, depicting the horror of death and the glory of saints). It has been described as one of the most important late medieval monuments in Ireland.
Waterford Crystal, County Waterford
The iconic House of Waterford Crystal in the heart of Waterford city, comprises of a brand new manufacturing facility, visitor centre and retail outlet. Visitors can enjoy all aspects of the manufacturing process through the factory tour and learn about both historical and contemporary production techniques through direct interaction with the craftsmen and the audiovisual materials.
Suir River Cruises
What better way to see Waterford city than with Suir River Cruises. The Suir River is one of three rivers – the others being the Nore and Barrow which are known as the Three Sisters. It is some 200km long, rising in Tipperary and entering the sea at Hook Head and Dunmore East
Dunbrody Ship, County Wexford
Dunbrody was a 19th Century three masted sailing ship that brought many emigrants from Ireland to North America during and after the Great Famine. The Visitor Experience provides a unique insight into a period of history which shaped modern day Ireland and America. You will, first of all, view a 9 minute audio-visual presentation which gives the historic background to the Great Famine, and the reason why so many people were forced to emigrate on sailing ships like Dunbrody to America in the mid 19th Century.
Kilkenny City, County Kilkenny
Kilkenny is a popular tourist town on the east coast of Ireland. The highlight of the town is Kilkenny Castle which is a 12th century castle. Other important stops are St. Canice's Cathedral and the Smithwicks Brewery.
Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny City
The magnificent Kilkenny Castle overlooks the River Nore and has guarded this important river crossing for more than nine hundred years. The castle gardens around Kilkenny Castle, with extensive woodland paths, rose garden and ornamental lake, are well worth a visit. A 12th Century castle, remodeled in Victorian times and set in extensive parkland, which was the principal seat of the Butler family.
Smithwick's Brewery Tour, County Kilkenny
Over 300 years ago in 1710, John Smithwick began brewing his first Ales - although the Smithwick's story started long before then. He chose the site of an ancient monastery - St.Francis Abbey, to position his brewery. John was inspired by a tradition of brewing on this site, the foundations of which were laid four centuries earlier.


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My last Star Looks box. Just not feelin' it anymore.
St. Tropez Eyeshadow Palette
Sculpt and Brush Blush
Bonus - The Ultimate Bronze Set
Normally, I would have been ecstatic to receive this. But upon further inspection - the quality is terrible. I've heard that the shadows are hard and not very pigmented. The packaging makes it look super cheap - it looks much worse in person. Packing is important to me - I sometimes buy things just because of the packaging! Sorry no swatches - not planning on keeping it.
This brush is awesome! It's super soft and angled for a deep contour under the cheek bones. I've been meaning to pick up another blush brush so this is perfect.
Bonus - the ultimate body bronze set. Umm....no. You are supposed to mix the body butter and pigment together to make a bronzing cream. I am already natural tanned so I have no use for this. And I'm way too old for this!
Star Looks is a great value @ $17.68 a month. But if you don't like the makeup - it's kinda a waste. I canceled before I received my box and I had to harass them just to get it sent - even though I already paid for it. Not cool. Good riddance.


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"Hughes Hubbard Wins Approval to Settle Class Action Lawsuit With Debt Collector"
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April 20, 2018 — The firm and the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) won final court approval of a settlement resolving a class action lawsuit on behalf of low-income New Yorkers against a New Jersey business and its law firm for an alleged fraudulent debt collection scheme. On April 10, U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska granted final approval of the settlement with Asta Funding, one of the nation's largest debt buyers; its subsidiary Palisades Collection, which brought thousands of consumer actions on Asta's behalf over alleged AT&T Wireless debts; and Pressler & Pressler, counsel to Asta Funding and the firm that litigated the actions. Under the terms of the settlement, the defendants will pay $3.9 million and permanently cease all collections against the class of more than 60,000 people, which is worth an additional $2 million-plus. Defendants, who deny all allegations of wrongdoing, will also help vacate the judgments they improperly obtained through the state courts. In addition, defendants agreed to continue to discuss changes with HHR and NYLAG in litigation practices in the context of debt collection. HHR and NYLAG filed the initial action in June 2013 on behalf of four named representatives of the purported class, who alleged that the defendants violated federal and state laws by fraudulently obtaining and enforcing judgments against low-income New Yorkers, extracting millions of dollars that the defendants could never prove were owed to them. More specifically, plaintiffs' complaint alleged that defendants obtained judgments on the basis of mass-generated and baseless verified complaints, retained process serving agencies known to engage in "sewer service" to avoid notifying consumers of the lawsuits filed against them, and secured entry of default judgments based on fraudulent affidavits. After defendants lost a motion to compel the four representatives to submit their claims to arbitration in late 2013, defendants reached a settlement with the named plaintiffs and the initial action was dismissed without barring members of the purported class from filing a new lawsuit on the same claims. In April 2014, HHR and NYLAG filed a new action on behalf of three new representative plaintiffs, and defeated another motion by defendants to compel arbitration in March 2015. The parties reached a global settlement in principle in May 2016, and filed it in federal court in September 2017 as part of a motion for preliminary approval. Judge Preska granted preliminary approval of the settlement in January. The settlement made headlines in The Wall Street Journal and Reuters Legal.
Diane Lifton led the HHR team, which included Meaghan Gragg, Danny Nuzzaci, Debbie Placid and alums Taylor Reynolds, Elizabeth Houghton and Shannon Green.
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Most of us are aware of the OpenOffice.org, which is open source software and a free alternative to the ubiquitous Microsoft Office. I have had used it and found it to be a useful deterrent against the Microsoft hegemony.
OxygenOffice Professional is an enhanced version of OpenOffice.org, which contains many extra features, templates, cliparts, samples, fonts and VBA support.
- They have just announced the latest version, which is 2.3.0.
- More than 3,400 graphics have been included, both in the form of clip art and photos.
- Several new and stylich templates and sample documents have been integrated.
- More than 90 new fonts are bundled.
- OOoWikipedia, a new feature for searching the free on-line encyclopedia Wikipedia.
- The help menu has been upgraded with more entries.
I don't know why Microsoft is able to enjoy so much monopolistic powers, when such a features rich suite is availale free.


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Korte Ranch Olive Oil Cake
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 12 ounces (375 ml) Korte Ranch Olive Oil
- 10 ounces milk
- 2 ounces orange liqueur
- 2 ounces fresh orange juice
- 3 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 ounces blanched almonds, finely chopped
Powdered sugar, for garnish
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a bundt cake pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, olive oil, milk, liqueur, orange juice, and lemon zest. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Whisk until well blended. Fold in the almonds.
Pour the mixture into the buttered cake pan. Bake for 1 hour. Place on a rack to cool. Invert and place on a cake plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
Korte Ranch Olive Oil Vinaigrette
Great with all salad greens, especially when incorporating apples, oranges, strawberries or any other fruit.
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Korte Ranch Olive Oil
Put all ingredients into closed jar and shake until emulsified.


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This article first appeared on LuckyDiem's blog. Supporting Local Businesses and Fighting Cancer Imagine if Google or Yelp added unique discounts and prizes to every one of its business listings? Imagine a simple way to not only support local businesses, but help support the fight against childhood cancer as well? You might wonder how it's … Continue reading Local Search Reinvented: LuckyDiem Gamifies the Restaurant Business
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Hello, dear ones. How are you holding up?
Today we're going to talk about an important historical phenomenon that just won't die, though we don't talk about it as people used to. Today we're talking about fears of the "contagion of liberty," those insidious beliefs of our mythologized founding fathers (lo, the paternalism!) which limited their rhetoric about the republic and freedom to them and their buddies.
Yeah, I know.
For the first several decades in the life of our fair nation, access to basic liberties such as the right to vote (in local, state and federal elections, though the first two varied place to place) was sharply limited. You had to be white. You had to be male. And you had to own property.
As an aside–did you know the original declaration of independence said colonists had the right to "life, liberty and property" but was revised to "pursuit of happiness?" Telling, isn't it?
How much property you had to own varied, but you needed to check all three boxes to have access to liberty-related things. Thomas Jefferson, writer of "life, liberty and property" had some pretty serious ideas about the importance of property; he envisioned a country dotted with farms, gathered into villages, in which every white dude–having a real stake in the community because of his farm–was an informed voter, because of that stake. He thought republicanism–that is, a government system with representatives of the people–could only flourish in these conditions. If you didn't own land, tough titty for you.
He and his fellow "fathers" spoke fearfully of what they called the "contagion of liberty"–that people outside their little landed white dude circle could want what they had in terms of political access and rights. This, they felt, was to be avoided–just look at their language! Liberty=good but contagion=bad. Urban mechanics? Nope, no liberty for them–they weren't wizened enough to use the vote well. They didn't own land, after all, even if they were white. Privilege was intensely bound up with property rights, and men like Jefferson firmly believed that a vote had to be wielded only by those with the greatest knowledge. Or, acres. Since the two were, evidently, interchangeable.
Fear of the contagion of liberty was highly inspired by other fears: that of slave insurgency, and abolitionism (the end of slavery) more generally. They saw the uprising in Haiti–historically, the only successful slave rebellion–that led to a free nation. French colonizers were run right off the island. Again, let's look at Jefferson–the man's plantation was large and hundreds of enslaved people were compelled to labor there. Should such men and women come to identify–and many did–with the ethos of the American revolution of liberty and life, well, damn. America had more slaves than Haiti; shit could get very real.
So again, the Founding Paternalists doubled down on their rhetoric–no liberty and justice for all, but for the few. White, male, propertied. Their legacy is alive and well: gerrymandering–redistricting areas to benefit one party, and often to defraud people of color of the vote–is one example. Very specific voter ID requirements and related legislation has also led to the lower turnout of voters, primarily voters of color, in states like Wisconsin, by making it much harder for them to meet voting qualifications. Ari Berman at Mother Jones–a left-leaning publication that has some top-notch reporting–has a thorough new report on Wisconsin's rigged system. When politicians work to reduce access to the franchise, they're expressing fears of the contagion of liberty–and that's a pretty way of saying they prefer a world where only they have access to freedom, to "life, liberty and the pursuit of property." Given the perspectives of the same people on reproductive health and women, we can see paternalism reeking in here as well–they know better than us about so many things! Bound up in the privilege of whiteness, maleness, and wealth, the sinister practices of the past continues in our present.


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That the public mood lightened last week when the BBC went on strike, and we were spared for a day or two endless earnest reports and analyses of the activities of our pygmy politicians, should hardly be a surprise. What perhaps requires further thought, both by politicians and those of us who report or analyse their doings, is whether there is generally just too much of it out there for anybody's good.
We know that in a democracy information (preferably truthful) is essential. I, like many of my colleagues, came into journalism precisely to throw bricks through windows. The Fourth Estate has a role, without doubt, in fulfilling the import of that pompous phrase "holding politicians to account". But since so much of what the politicians tell journalists is either only half the truth or, at times, none of the truth at all, some of us do start to wonder why we bother. I rarely sit down on a Tuesday without the thought crossing my mind that it would be better all round if I were to write a column about the cultural importance of Ealing films, or a defence of Wagner, or a philippic against much contemporary architecture. I do not doubt many of you would agree. Yet again, however, this week there is a subject, related to what I have just said, that requires all our attention.
The Prime Minister has put no fewer than 26 people on the public payroll, on short-term contracts, without advertising their posts. Most of these people are trusties, and the most prominent of them are in the business of managing Mr Cameron's image: and, in one case, Mrs Cameron's. One of them is his photographer. Another is described as being his "web guru", a man whose contribution to the lexicon of conservative thought so far has been to seek to "pimp your party" and to throw a fund-raising event that was "so hip it hurts", whatever the hell that means. The Prime Minister also has his own film-maker. There is also someone being paid £50,000 a year working for something called the "behavioural insight team" in the Cabinet Office. She, and they, must have their work cut out. I believe there are even some young people who advise on policy, and we must judge the quality of their contribution to our governance by its results.
It is reported that a senior civil servant warned Mr Cameron of the injudiciousness of appointing at least some of these people at all, and especially in this way, at a time of stringency in the public sector. The act has also been interpreted as a means of Mr Cameron getting around his own much-trumpeted policy of reducing the number of special advisers in government. But the real issue here is one of image, and image management. We knew that Mr Cameron was obsessed with this when in opposition, usually to the exclusion of developing any policies or principles. Many of the people hired in this compromising way were in charge of massaging the Cameron image before he entered Downing Street. Nicky Woodhouse, the film-maker, did his saccharine and nauseating "WebCameron", by which the public who cared to watch were deceived into believing they were witnessing real slices of Cameron family life.
A prime minister who has a court photographer starts to smell like a monarch: and we have a perfectly good one of those who – in her inspirational frugality – must, we imagine, be horrified at this employment, courtesy of the taxpayer, of people whose only purpose in life is to attempt to make her First Minister look good. The last ruler I recall who had a tame film-maker running around behind him was Hitler, with Leni Riefenstahl. Even if the country were not hanging on to solvency by its fingernails, would any of this be justified? Have not the electorate, after the epic of deceit that was the Blair years and the Brown terror, seen through all this attempt at manipulation? Do they not simply want effective governance – and would that not bring its own rewards – rather than prestidigitation, and at their own expense?
It has been clear for many years that what one sees with politicians is expressly not what one gets. This began slowly with Harold Macmillan, but at least he did most of the manipulation himself. By the time of Mr Blair, a highly qualified army of twisters was in place, manipulating not just the perceptions of the electorate but also, one reads in recent books such as Lord Mandelson's and Jonathan Powell's, the politicians themselves. What was illusion, and what reality? Having promised to end all this, Mr Cameron has done nothing of the sort. With a smooth-grained hypocrisy for which his short immersion in the real world as a PR spiv admirably prepared him, he has done the exact opposite of what he promised. It is as if he is an addict: he just can't stop, in the words of Rishi Saha, his "Head of New Media", being "pimped".
None of this, I must stress, leads to our being better governed. It does not promote growth or recovery. It does not educate our children better, reduce the incidence of infection in hospitals, help our people live with dignity in their old age, help in the fight against terrorism, care better for our wounded soldiers, repair potholes in the road, reduce overcrowding on trains, save the environment or stop people abusing their children. It will not, I would venture, even help secure for Mr Cameron his most burning ambition for the nation he leads, which is to have him re-elected: because, especially in times like these, this pursuit of the superficial, this cynical act of waste and charlatanry, nauseates the misgoverned British people more than almost anything else imaginable.
Does Mr Cameron's background as a pedlar of supposed truths for a television company cause him to imagine the opposite? He has been accused of vanity. To do that to a politician is like accusing water of being wet. The deeper motive of survival is more likely; but one also sees the shallowness of the whole Coalition project. None of what is going on, however occasionally admirable some of it may seem (and I think particularly of Mr Duncan Smith's plans to reorder our welfare state), is driven by principle. Therefore the Prime Minister has no sense of conviction about it. If conviction cannot underpin policy, then image management becomes all the more important. No doubt Mr Cameron can convince himself that even if the electorate dislikes his policies, it may vote for him none the less, because it has been made to like him (if photographs or a pimped website can make anybody like anything, which is another matter). How much better it would be if things were the other way round, that we disliked Mr Cameron but loved his policies. Then we would know we were on the right lines.
Perhaps Gladstone failed to have General Gordon relieved in time because no one had sufficiently pimped his party first. Perhaps Lord North lost the American colonies because no one was analysing his or his colleagues' behaviour. Perhaps had Eden had a court photographer it would have obviated Suez. Perhaps Mr Cameron considered all these things before embarking on this self-regarding act of profligacy. He clambered into Downing Street, I think, because he said our country was in a mess. It still is, and his looking pretty won't make the blindest bit of difference to that.


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Dagon and I have watched a lot of movies, though it seemed it was mostly just me doing the watching. As such, I gave little thought to the appropriateness of the content.
Then again, appropriateness is not something I've ever concerned myself with.
Lately, though, Dagon has picked up certain habits which could, if I let my imagination get the best of me, be directly attributed to a video.
The first example began after the documentary called Berkeley in the Sixties. "OK Dagon," I say, "time to go inside." In response to this, in direct protest to my authority, he then proceeds to lay down. Refusing to leave of his own free will, I have no choice but to carry him.
More recently he has taken to mumbling like Gnaghi in Dellamorte Dellamore. "Where's your bone?" I ask. "Nyag," he replies.
Reason, of course, suggests the above are nothing more than coincidence, or delusion. Perhaps he's always mumbled like Gnaghi, and only recently did I take notice. Likewise, maybe he independently invented non-violent protest because he likes to be carried like a baby.
But then, what business has reason in a comic?


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Micro-Mini Maxi Mystery Theatre: En Total by J Dellecave in collaboration with Daniel Rosza Land/Levitsky and Niknaz.
A vibrantly queer, media-rich dance spectacle exploring romance, activism, and alienation through science fiction art-rock narratives. M-MMMT employs exaggerated breath, analog video, hyper-femininity, and high-energy repetitive physical movement (with goggles) as it follows a cast of characters through abstract outer-space adventures, smashing the capitalist state, and falling in and out love and clothing. MMMMT unites and scrambles a trilogy of movement studies begun by J Dellecave in 1999 in collaboration with a far flung cast of movers, shakers, and makers including theater provocateur Daniel Rosza Lang/Levitsky, video artist Niknaz, and textile artist L.J. Roberts.
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Mass Transit
How Atlanta Citizens Are Giving Thanks to Transit Workers
Grassroots MARTA boosters are shining appreciation on the folks who keep the system running.
In France, a Fix for the Urban Gondola's Privacy Problem
No more aerial transit riders staring through your bathroom window.
Experimenting with Public Transportation in Muscat
In a car-centric culture, the Omani capital makes moves to encourage more people to try transit.
Why Boston's Late-Night Service Cuts Could Be a Civil Rights Violation
The complicated transit controversy asks whether changes disproportionately affect poor and minority riders.
A Finnish City Is Giving Drivers Free Fares to Take the Bus
Another bright idea from one of the world's most innovative countries for public transit.
BART Will Pay Commuters Not to Travel During Rush Hour
The agency's new "perks" program hopes to reduce crowded trains by getting riders to leave for work earlier or later than usual.
Kansas City Is Embarking on a Great Microtransit Experiment
The city's partnership with Bridj will show the world what happens when ride-hailing really meets public transit.
Milan's Quick Fix for Bad Smog: Cheap Public Transportation
During its current stretch of terrible pollution, a single fare gets you a full day of unlimited travel.
How Panasonic Turned Car Commuters Into Transit Riders
It moved downtown and charged employees market rates for parking, among other things.
Where L.A. Is Losing Parking Lots to Transit Development
Plenty still exist. But new Metro stations have marked the end of others.
Public Transit Does Not Have to Reduce Traffic Congestion to Succeed
There are plenty of other benefits that have nothing to do with drivers.
Coming Soon to America: One Fare Card for All Transit
It's working in other parts of the world, so what's the holdup in the U.S.?
Turning Suburban Tysons Into a Walkable City Will Take Time
A year into the Silver Line era there have been some failings, but that doesn't make the great planning experiment a failure.
Uber and Public Transit Are Trying to Get Along
Emerging partnerships hold promise for reducing car-reliance, but they raise questions about who's winning out in the deal.
San Francisco's Humble Request to Luxury Developers: Pitch in for Public Transit
A new impact fee asks residential towers to pay their fair share.
Indy (Gently) Nudges Developers Away From Parking, Toward Transit
The Indy Rezone plan gives breaks to buildings that provide bike, car-share, or bus access.
Why Tap-and-Go Transit Fares Are Kind of a Big Deal
Lower costs, ridership barriers, and passenger congestion are among the possible benefits.
Los Angeles Eyes a More Frequent Bus Network for No New Cost
The tradeoffs would include more crowded buses and some service cuts.
Can Boston Become America's Best BRT Town?
A new plan outlines five corridors that have the makings of "gold standard" bus-rapid transit.
Car-Free Commuting Just Got a Whole Lot Easier in D.C.
Arlington County is developing a simple suite of tools it hopes can change the way people get to work.


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Stepping into the Authentic You
Next session: October 2019 – May 2020
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S.A.Y. is an 8-month personal development class for those seeking to dive deeper into their own growth. In a guided and supported environment, students learn to slow down, connect to their inner wisdom and speak their truth. S.A.Y. is an inclusive and confidential space where each person is seen and heard as they are. You are invited to delve into your personal eudaimonia and share your story.
Teachings and explorations are provided each month using a theme to guide the journey. By participating in the course you naturally begin to live a more genuine life. Progressing through the 8 months, you will notice a shift in how you relate to your family, outside relationships, and your community. You will start to become the change you wish to see in the world. We invite you to join us and begin to "Step into the Authentic You."
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AC/DC star Brian Johnson rocks Croft Nostalgia Weekend
Nothing old-fashioned about the historic event.
AC/DC front man Brian Johnson left fans "thunderstruck" at the fifth annual Croft Nostalgia Weekend, and admitted that he had so much fun he is eager to return to the retro-flavoured festival next year.
Today (3 August) delivered a second dose of sublime racing action and on-and-off-track entertainment, from classic car collections to Routemaster buses, period live music, circuit parades, military processions, a spectacular firing display, aerial aerobatics and a through-the-decades fashion show – the scene for a surprise marriage proposal, with Darlington's Jennifer Wiper being crowned 'Best-Dressed Lady' in vintage attire.
As spectators and competitors emerged bleary-eyed following a rousing dinner-dance on Saturday evening, and as the sun put in a welcome appearance, the drivers prepared to take to the grid – watched over by Chris Meek, one of the starters in the inaugural 1964 Daily Mirror Trophy Meeting, 50 years ago to the day, and circuit founder Bruce Ropner.
Saturday's pace-setting Mini Coopers initially duelled for the lead again in Sunday's Historic Touring Cars race, before the Ford Lotus Cortinas and Warren Briggs' menacing Mustang powered to the front of the field. Tim Davies broke clear in his Lotus Cortina – a tyre-smoking lock-up through the Complex notwithstanding – whilst Briggs muscled his way through to collect the runner-up laurels.
Mike Gardiner's Lotus Cortina wound up third after the similar car of Mark Jones was forced into retirement – albeit not before posting fastest lap – whilst AC/DC's Johnson made it two top ten finishes in as many races, hustling his Mini Cooper to eighth overall and class victory. And he clearly had a ball along the way.
"I absolutely loved the Croft Nostalgia Weekend," he enthused. "I just wish it had gone on for longer! I think I got to drive in pretty much all conditions, from blazing sunshine to rain of near-biblical proportions! It's a tricky, fast and fabulous circuit and I'm still learning it now! I'm pleased as punch to have come away with a trophy too.
'Fantastic' racing
"The racing was fantastic. I think the drivers here must get fed on raw meat before they go out – they certainly don't go easy on newcomers! I saw some of the best driving I've ever seen. There was one Mustang that went past me completely sideways – I would have applauded but I would probably have gone off the track! There were little Hillman Imps like buzzing hornets – and I love these Minis!
"The camaraderie is superb, there's a great atmosphere and the effort that goes into putting it all together is phenomenal. I'm a military history buff myself, so to see all the army vehicles and policemen in military uniform was absolutely awesome. Now I just hope I can come back next year!"
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After watching 5 games and having two cancelled due to heavy rain this season I finally watched a winning match – against the Giants no less!
The Yomiuri Giants are number 1 in the league and Hanshin Tigers are number 2, so it was an important game.
Before the game we stopped by the Hanshin department store Tigers shop to buy balloons and I picked up a new shirt in pink!
The game started at 6 but we headed over early to take in the atmosphere at about 4.30pm.
We saw the infamous Hanshin dog!
She wouldn't look at the camera for me! Too cute!
About 5.30pm we took our seats and watched the opening ceremony, they had the first pitch by a veteran player and the cheerleaders danced with Lucky.
Our seats were really good, right inline with the batter. As usual the Hanshin fans were really welcoming and when we got our first home run we all jumped up and high fived!
The 7th inning balloon release!
We were lucky to be introduced to this lady, the Tigers oba-chan. I hear she travels to every Tigers game around Japan!
The Giants didn't even get one home run and we won 3-0! Woohoo. To celebrate we set off more balloons!
We sang every Tigers song in turn, and then did it all again!
At the end they named the player of the game, there were two actually and they gave a small speech and interview.
On our way to the station a large crowd of fans were gathered under the bridge singing Tigers songs together in the dark so we stopped and joined in for a while.
Then at the station we bumped into some fans we met in June when we went who remembered us, one said he couldn't believe we'd won and I'd been there as I'm such bad luck!!
I hope we can go to another game before the season finishes! A special thank you to the lovely lady who got J the tickets, I had so much fun, thank you!


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14 September 2011
Hello everyone and happy Wednesday!
I had a very busy week, last week, but I am going to make my cards everyday again.
For this card I've used:
Papers: My Mind's Eye – Snowed in; HOTP – Forever Christmas Cards
Stamps: Winter Wonder Sylvia Zet for SCACD; Autumn Leaves Stampology – Journal
Coloring Medium: Promarkers
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon, Spellbinders Netabilities – Lacey Circles, Glitter
Crafty Ribbons Challenge (Challenge 1 – "Festive Cheer in September")
Craft Us Crazy (Challenge – Autumn Colors and/or Favorite embellishments)
Passion For Promarkers (Week 117 – Beary Special)
Paper Sundaes (Challenge 86 – Finishing Touches)


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What Viral Infections Cause Skin Problems?
Viral infections affect many organs of the body 2. The skin is one such organ affected by viruses, either as the primary target or as a signal of ongoing systemic infections. The principal skin manifestation of a viral infection is a rash. The characteristics of the rash usually identify the causative virus, though close similarities and overlap of symptoms may make this process very difficult.
If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately.
Viral Exanthems
These are typically seen in children. They present with fever and a characteristic rash. The impact of these viruses has been grossly reduced by the introduction of the immunization program.
Measles is a condition caused by the morbillivirus. It's highly contagious. The rash starts behind the ears and spreads downward to the trunk and extremities. The rash is typically itchy, patchy or blotchy (maculo-papular) and heals with dry skin peeling off the body. The systemic complications can be fatal, especially in undernourished people.
Chicken pox is caused by the Varicella Zoster virus. The rash comes in waves and appears as little itchy, fluid-filled pimples called pustules. The rash tends to stay close to the center of the body, on the trunk, sparing the limbs. It's also highly infectious but less fatal than measles.
Rubella, also called German measles, typically presents with a rash that looks like measles but is accompanied by swelling of the lymph glands at the back of the head and around the neck. It's devastating to the fetus when it infects pregnant women.
Roseola Infantum is caused by the human herpes virus, Type 6. It presents with a rash involving the neck and trunk that resembles the measles rash.
Fifth disease (or Erythema Infectiosum) has a characteristic rash that's also called the Slapped-Cheek rash, because it involves bright redness of both cheeks. It's caused by infection with Parvovirus B-19.
This condition is caused by the human papillomavirus. In children, it presents as common warts, plantar (sole of the foot) or palmar warts. In young adults, it usually presents as genital warts and is a sexually transmitted disease that's seen as itchy, fleshy growths on the skin around the anus and genitals.
Herpes Simplex
The herpes simplex viruses typically produce reddened pustular rashes that are itchy, burning or painful. There are two viral types. The Type1 typically produces rashes on the face and upper body. The Type2 is usually sexually transmitted and produces rashes around the genitalia and anus. The herpes simplex viruses can also cause an allergic skin condition called Erythema Multiforme. As the name implies, this rash takes on many forms.
Herpes Zoster
This is caused by the same agent that causes chicken pox. Here, the rash follows the pathway of a particular nerve from its origin in the spinal cord. It's intensely itchy and burns. When the nerve concerned is the one supplying the skin over the eye, it could lead to blindness.
Molluscum Contagiosum
This is a contagious skin disease caused by a poxvirus. It usually appears as a single raised bump with an indented center. It can occur anywhere in the body. Because it's spread by direct skin contact, it's often seen around the groin or chest when transmitted by intimate contact.
HIV infection leads to a deficiency in the body's defenses. Any viral illness, such as those mentioned above, automatically runs a more severe course than in patients with a healthy immune system.
HIV also opens the way for other opportunistic infections to attack the body. The fungi (like Candida) and bacteria (like Streptococci) grow unhindered and give rise to severe skin infections.
Kaposi's Sarcoma, a rare kind of skin cancer linked to Human Herpes Virus-8, is seen in severe HIV infection.
Other Viruses That Cause Skin Problems
The Epstein-Barr virus, a type of herpes virus, causes infectious mononucleosis. This is a febrile illness with swelling of the lymph glands and a generalized skin rash. Cocksakievirus A16 causes the Hand-Foot-and-Mouth-Disease. This is characterized by small painful ulcers in and around the mouth, on the hands and feet.
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Although the morning was misty and there was rain in the air I went over again to Shustoke Reservoir to see if a Black Tern was about.
I was able to impress a birder when straight away I spotted a Black Tern on the blue buoy.She must have thought I was a top birder.Little did she know.I stayed quite a while but only improved on my last shots a little.
Just as I was about to leave Bob Duckhouse turned up so I showed him to the best spot to see the Tern (just past the jetty).We had only been there a few seconds when a couple of birds took off from very near to where we were standing.Bob soon ID them as Turnstones but it took me so long for me to get sorted they were on the other side of the reservoir before I got onto them.What a shame we missed seeing them on the bank.
I then went over to Marsh lane which understandably was not so good as yesterday.I did have some success when I got some of my best shots ever of a Common Whitethroat.
As I left I had a very brief site of a couple of Muntjacs at the far end of the crop field.


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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Wise Owl Canvas
This is a mixed media canvas that I have finished and will be sending off to my friend in New York state. Owls are reemerging as a popular trend again. But in all honesty who can resist a wise owl?
I've been watching a lot of Christy Tomlinson YouTube videos so I have to give her credit for inspiring me.
She has a unique style, her canvases are bright and cheery with a lot going on on them.
I've used papers, collage pauge, acrylic paints, spray mists, Faber Castell India Ink pens, stamps, and I know before I go any further I have to tell you that I miss spelled Ralph's last name and didn't realize it til I got the whole thing sealed. That's just going to have to one little quirk on the canvas that will make it one of a kind.
This owl stamp started life as 4 1/2" X 3" Stampendous stamp, but I blew it up 200%, colored it with Copic markers, cut around very close to the edges and collage pauged it onto the canvas. I traced the had 3 times onto black card stock, glued them all together to make the hat 3D, after all was sealed I added the bow tie and clock charm to finish the 3D effect.
I'm really liking fiddling around with mixed media canvases so you will be seeing some more in the near future. I found some Jolee's owl 3D owl stickers that I'm going to attach to 3 small canvases to go along with this owl just for fun. I also discovered this week how to make a pillow box look like and owl so my friend will be getting one of those in her package also.
So many cute and interesting things to make and just not enough hours in the day.
Happy Creating--
Beverly G ♥
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4 comments:
- Bonnie Irvine said...
This canvas is just spectacular. Wonderful layers and depth to your background. I just bought that stamp a week ago because he is so fabulous. Great idea to enlarge him. Your friend is lucky...this is a wonderful gift!
- November 18, 2012 at 8:37 AM
- Paper Squirrel said...
Very cool!
- November 19, 2012 at 6:39 PM
- Thrift Peddlers said...
Beverly, Glad to see you finally got your canvas finished. It it a great piece and I love all the different elements you put into it especially the background.
:) Chris / CS Designs
- November 22, 2012 at 12:16 PM
- Shar B said...
Incredible canvas! Love it!
- December 15, 2012 at 8:13 PM
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The open road is calling. We have a family reunion this summer in Portland, Ore. Even with gas prices so high, it's still cheaper to drive than fly. And, amazing as it sounds, all of that time in a van with five children is vastly more appealing than several hours on a plane with them.
I do not enjoy air travel. I've flown twice since 9/11. Once to move here and once for my sister's wedding. And, I can't even remember the last time I flew before that. Maybe once back in college. A 757 crashed a few miles from my home when I was in high school and that sort of thing up close and personal, sort of sticks with you. Flying is still supposed to be safer than driving but I'm wondering how many of those flew with this many children.
It may be safer, but is it saner? That's the big question. At least on the road, we can stop and let the kids run.On the plane, we're stuck...for six hours.
Then there's the cost factor. Flying for our family will also include a car rental once we get to our destination. Flying will cost us around $4000. Driving, round trip can be done for under $1500.
I'm obsessively pouring over maps trying to decide which route to take. We have one leg of the trip that's a definite. We're heading straight north to the land of the mega coaster. That's right, we're going to Cedar Point! Everyone is extremely excited.
I had a very traumatic childhood, I think. I lived in Denver when a man died on a roller coaster. A relative was also stuck at the top of a roller coaster at the same park when it got stuck and everyone had to be rescued. D said he's going to get me on a coaster yet. The last time I was on a coaster was in '86 in Canada.


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Thursday, March 31, 2011
St.Pats in Butte
I finally got around to putting up my stuff from Butte on Saint Patricks day. Im pretty stoked on some of them, sorry for the image overload on my blog.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
a whole bunch of alt things
some new scans from Alt over on the leaky boat.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Lil Oscar
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Heart of Nuts
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
ATLANTA on Forced Development
Next week is the opening of "Atlanta" on Forced Development. Atlanta is an online collection of images by Mark Lee, Megan E. Dunbar, Stephanie Obernesser, Gwendolyn Courtney, and John Schlepp taken during SPE weekend. Opening is Monday, April 4th. See you there!
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My first go at developing color film!
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too dark?
Im having a hard time deciding if some of these are too dark. When lighter, they don't seem to have the depressing cloudy feeling that I'm kinda going for. What do you think?
More at www.alkmedia.com
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
ninjas and skiing
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Friday, March 25, 2011
Interaction's, second photo shoot
Here are some more of my interaction's with our alternative ego project. Let me know what you think!!
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Atlanta for SPE
"11th Floor, 2011"
So the editing on the images I took in Atlanta will be slowly making it on to my blog. (Emphasis on slowly)
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Workin' hard
Portraiture Teaser #2
I am finding it hard to spend hours in the shop.
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Grey- Cotopaxi Region, Ecuador
I'm in South America making photographs. I am having trouble with finding a project theme to follow through my travels, but have recently been introduced to the work of Alec Soth and am playing around with the idea of not having a thesis or set subject matter, but rather focusing on individual elements that emote a certain emotion. Please let me know what you think. More at ALKmedia.com, I will be posting when I have images worth posting.
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Monday, March 21, 2011
Some quick shots with the Leica 90 Summicron R
Here are a few quick portraits I kept since i've been back on R&R. Ian's post about portrait lenses got me re-interested in my old lens, and I've since decided to bring it back and start a portrait project for my last 6 months in Iraq. Let me know what you think.
My brother fly fishing
My Father
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Hey all. When we were at SPE one of the booths had a little $50 off coupon, so of course it grabbed my attention. National Photo Lab, basically another white house or aspen creek photo facility. I have never used WHCC but I have seen all of the issues that people have with them. I needed to get some senior portraits printed stat, so I used my $50 incentive and gave it a shot. I am sooo pleased! Not only is the quality up to the standards I need, the customer service is absolutely outrageous. I called twice and got an actual human being without even hearing a dial tone. Service was fast, efficient and I am 100% satisfied. I paid a little more for them to do color correcting just to make sure the prints looked ok (it only added like $5 on to what would have been about an $80 order) In addition to the senior portraits, I had a larger landscape printed and mounted on gator board, it also looks great.
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holy inspiring stories. Blind photographer Pete Eckert.
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Update on my portraiture project
So it has been 32 days since I started this and I am curious to get some feedback from my peers. Let me know what you think, I started with the idea of emulating Richard Renaldi and have found my own personal style since then. It has been a lot of work but I have met some really awesome people and started a lot of new friendships.
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From Homelessness to Home
Hey guys. I hope everyone is doing well. I thought I'd stop by to share a new portrait project I'm working on. I'm not completely sure what the final presentation will be but I'm interviewing and photographing families who were once homeless but through the local non-profit Family Promise, they now have a home and are getting back on their feet. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the project and the portraits. The audio clip I included is a very short raw clip from the interview. Here's one family portrait but additional images and the audio clip are over on my blog.
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Sun UV Protection When Traveling To Africa
Africa is one of the most fascinating continents. It has amazing wildlife and unbelievable nature scenery. From high snow peaks of the Kilimanjaro, to the deserts of the Sahara and the Jungles of Kongo and the vast savannah of the Masai Mara. Africa has it all. Gorillas, cheetahs, rhinos, lions and elephants and thousands of other wildlife animals.
If you are traveling to Africa, you are going for a superb trip. You should take a camera and lots of patience, as in Africa the time ticks in a different tempo – African Time.
Most of the people who travel from Europe or from USA are concerned only about the medical aspects depending on the area you are planning to visit.
But there is one more aspect worth your attention, if you are planning a safari trip to Africa. Make sure you are prepared for the direct sun threats which are more popular in Africa than in other places.
The sun is the same sun everywhere, but Africa is located near the equator, which means the angle of the incoming rays from the sun and the UV radiation is 90º. In Europe and in USA the angle is softer due to the tilt of the planet. The sun rays in Africa around the equator are much more intense.
If you have fair white skin you should take extra caution to avoid skin burns and long term UV effects. Medical research showed that it takes twice of severe skin burns to increase the chance for melanoma by 50%. Those with pale skin need to plan how they avoid getting sun burned when traveling in Africa.
Sun Protection Ideas For African Safari
First of all you need a 'broad spectrum' lotion, which protect from UVA & UVB too. Regular SPF creams have been found not relevant by FDA because they do not filter the UVA rays which are harmful, but do not cause immediate damage. The number can be SPF 30-50, anything above 50 is a marketing trick and the added protection is nearly non existent.
Take enough sunblock cream with you because the FDA recommends to apply every two hours in order to get the protection effect you expect. Apply a 1 teaspoon of lotion per body part: Leg, arm, face.
Hat – You need a hat, with a wide rim. Prefer hats with a cover for the back of the neck for better coverage. The neck and shoulder skin gets easily burned and that can ruin your trip for a few days.
Check here if you do not have a proper travel hat.
UV Umbrella – You may see today more and more people using a 'sunbrella' for better protection from UV radiation. There are many types and kinds to choose from.
You must make sure the one you pick has UPF 30-50 (the fabric's UV protection level). Check here to get a UV protective Travel Umbrella.
There are women UV umbrellas and unisex UV umbrellas. Their main advantage is that they cover the whole exposed upper body skin, face, neck and shoulders. Another advantage is that they give a cooling effect, due to the dark shade they offer, which is recommended in Africa..
UPF Safari Clothing – Going on African safari means being many hours outdoors. Covering the face is fine but UVA can penetrate most of the T shirts and cotton pants, which mean your 95% of your body skin is exposed to UVA when you are out on safari.
You can choose which ind of UPF clothing you prefer, the upper layer or lower layer and which kind of apparel suits your travel style.
There are UPF T shirts which you can wear under your travel clothes or as light loose travel shirts.They are great for safari because they have 'wick moisture management' and 'quick dry fabric' both features are relevant for off track trips. Click here to get this type of UV blocking T shirts.
Or you can get the khaki buttoned shirts which are more stylish, especially when going on a safari trip. They are also with high UPF protection level, which block or filter 95%-98% of the incoming UV radiation.
There are endless designs, brands and styles, some with long sleeve and some with short sleeve. Like this Columbia Women's Bahama Long Sleeve Shirt.
You need also to keep the sun dangers when planning hikes and expeditions, plan to stay in the shade, or travel in the cooler hours and not at midday, when the sun ultraviolet radiation is at its peak level.
Have a safe and enjoyable trip!