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One of the things I like most about my job is getting to travel. Our 23-year old daughter took her first business trip this week to Las Vegas. She works for a casino so Vegas is a perfectly reasonable place for a conference. The thought of her traveling without us worried me so for the couple of weeks leading up to her trip I took every opportunity to reinforce some safety warnings and repeatedly tell her "don't accept a drink you didn't see the bartender make."
According to the U.S. Passports & International Travel website, "women face greater obstacles, especially when traveling along." Here are some tips.
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love weekend recap.
It's not every year Love Day falls on a Friday and extends it's glorious self right into the weekend. As if that weren't enough good juju already, throw in perfect weather, spontaneous plans, c'est la vie attitude - and life couldn't be better! Seriously, I'm more than convinced that something (love? =P) must be in the air this past weekend. So why was it so awesome? Our Love Day version consisted of cheesy traditions of homemade heart-shaped eats (every year, more challenging!), a morning run with the dog around Lady Bird Lake, an insane 1.5 day foodie adventure spear-headed by an old high school friend and his Houston residency buddies (somewhere in there the Hubster and I went rogue for a bit - a nap, a massage, an intimate dindin at Cafe Josie, another nap - all made it's way into the epic trail-blazin' food coma marathon), and a Jin-made Valentine's card sesh for all my best girlfriends before Monday rolled around.
Whew. Best. Weekend. Ever.
Low-key, adventurous, memorable. Can't every day be like this?
besos ... jin.

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Hey! You remember that scene in Star Wars '77 (I'll be fucked before I call it Episode IV. It was the first one.) when Vader and Kenobi are having that kind of lazy lightsaber duel, and Vader deals Kenobi a killin' blow, which gives Kenobi an opportunity to vanish and leave his cloak behind? You've got that in your head, all firm? Okay, because after Vader gives Kenobi a slaughtering and Kenobi vamooses into the Force and Luke goes "Argh no Ben," Vader pokes around at Kenobi's clothes all in a heap on the floor. At the time I thought Vader was thinking What just happened here?, being unfamiliar with some of the finer aspects of the Force, but after watching Star Wars '05 I realize that he was probably thinking Hot damn, people, I got me one those brown Jedi cloaks that are so hard to come by.
It is a rule in the Star Wars universe that all good Jedi fights start with a time-consuming shucking of cloaks. They talk a bit in their hooded cloaks, then the talking's done and the cloaks come off. Sometimes they leave their cloaks in a convenient location for post-fight retrieval, but usually they leave them on top of a volcano or in some hallway in a sub-basement of a disintegrating mining complex. Even if the cloaks are left somewhere convenient - a ship's bridge or a landing platform - it is part of the Jedi fighting code that each fight must end at least ten miles from its start point. If you start at one end of an impossibly long and narrow bridge, it is written somewhere in those heavy Bantha-bound Jedi manuals that you must fight the entire length of that bridge. And once you reach the end of the bridge, go fight on a pipe or something. Whatever happens, you have to finish exhausted, drained of spirit but victorious, in a place that's so far from your cloak that there's barely a point in going to pick it up. No, best to head back to Coruscant and pick up a new cloak from the Jedi Tuck Shop.
It is my belief that the one tragedy unexplored by Lucas is the obvious collapse in the Jedi cloak industry that the fall of the Council must have sparked. I mean, the original SW flicks showed a broken-down, hardscrabble galaxy in which local strongmen flourished under the oppressive rule of the Empire. People lived a hand-to-mouth existence. Robots appeared to made of old stereos and spray-painted trash cans. Compare that with the elegant palaces and cities of the pre-Imperium. Endless lines of aerial traffic spinning webs of commerce between cities and planets. Pomp and plenty for all. Certainly the harsh and greedy economic policies of the Empire must have funnelled a good deal of wealth away from many planets, but I think a more fundamental explanation is at hand: The pre-Imperial galactic economy was supported by a heavily subsidized trade in Jedi cloaks. After the Jedis got all massacred up, right down to the Paduan younglings and that one seriously hot Jedi lady, the cloak industry suddenly lost all reason to exist. Absurdly long supply chains crashed, local manufacturers everywhere went broke, the secondary and tertiary industries built around catering to the cloak industry's needs evaporated. Masses of people found themselves unemployed and forced into a life of slavery or crime. Into that void stepped thugs like that slimy slug guy from Return of the Jedi, and everything went to hell from there.
I'm aware that some of you out there haven't stopped by your megalo-viewo-plex to see the new SW, so I probably shouldn't tell you that Anakin turns to the dark side when Palpatine explains that Sith Lords aren't obliged to leave their cloaka everywhere. Then he gets his first paycheque and finds out that Jedis get paid in company scrip and spend most of their lives in debt to the Jedi Shop.


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When I say the word donut, you probably do not think "healthy breakfast option," right? Well, it seems that donuts, (yes, I prefer donut and not doughnut), get a bad reputation for two things. 1) Being fried, super sweet, indulgent and/or generally unhealthy. 2) Not being easy to make and therefore only able to be store-bought -- or only made on weekends when you are in a Martha-kind-of-mood.
Well this recipe for my delicious, gluten-free, vegan, Orange-Vanilla-Cinnamon Donuts with Cashew Cream Filling, will hopefully smash both those silly donut stereotypes. These lovely, fluffy donuts are healthy, delicious, easy (25 minutes total!)...
The Flavor. These donuts remind me of my favorite guilty pleasure breakfast as a kid .. those Orange Rolls .. the ones that came in a pop up can, with sweet, creamy frosting from a plastic tub. Well these orange-cream donuts taste just as good, with a bump on the nutrition side of things. A big bump.
fluffy insides..
5 Reasons Why These Donuts are Healthy + Winning..
1. Portion Size. Unlike muffins or pancakes or even cinnamon rolls etc. These cute donuts have a very reasonable portion size. So while you could easily have two (or three!) for breakfast, you could also get away with just one as a light nibble or snack or light power fuel alongside from fruit and tea. Most muffins come with a larger portion size than this, so you really have no option except to eat the whole thing. Because, really, who can stop at half a muffin?
So these guys, are a bit more 'light snack' or pair with other healthy things like fruit or a smoothie - approved.
2. Baked. These fluffy gems are BAKED. No frying needed. And still DELICIOUS in taste and texture. Plus they have zero added oil to the recipe, just oil for greasing the pan.
3. Happy Ingredients. I hate using the words "good" or "bad" to describe ingredients, so today I will just call these HAPPY ingredients. Oats, chia seeds, fruit. Good stuff in here.
4. Fast. Save some time and whip these up! They bake very quickly due to their shape and size and are totally weekday approved. Crank the heat up on your oven and pop these inside.
5. Save money! You can easily spend $2-4 per muffin or breakfast goodie when you eat out in the morning. So save a little dough .. no pun .. and bake these babies.
Orange Cashew Cream Oatmeal Donuts
Published 01/20/2015
Fluffy, luscious and citrus-cream filled. These oatmeal vegan donuts can be whipped up in a flash!
- dry:
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- wet:
- 1 small tangerine (small satsuma used)
- 1 small extra ripe banana
- 1/4 cup soy milk (or almond)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, grade B
- pinch tangerine zest
- cashew cream:
- 3/4 cup soaked cashews (raw - soaked overnight / drained/rinsed)
- 2 Tbsp organic powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp soy milk (or almond)
- 3 drops vanilla extract
- topping: sprinkle of fresh tangerine zest
- Preheat oven to 410 degrees. Grease donut pan with coconut oil spray or rubbed oil.
- Add all dry ingredients to high speed blender and process until fine - low to high for about 45 seconds. Pour dry into a large mixing bowl.
- Add all wet to same blender and process until smooth - about one minute to make banana and citrus smooth out and get fluffy.
- Fold wet into dry and stir. A very fluffy batter should quickly form.
- Scoop fluffy batter into donut rounds. You do not have to worry about having a hole - you want to just fill the pan to the brim - even a little puffy. This will create a nice pool for you to add the filling of the cream -- without it sinking through. Optional: sprinkle tops (soon to be bottoms) of donuts with coconut or brown sugar.
- Bake at 410 degrees for 12-15 minutes - or until tops become light brown and centers firm to touch.
- While donuts are baking, add all cream filling ingredients to a small blender container - the Vitamix S30 or the tall and narrow container work great. Blend until silky smooth. Scrape down sides if needed - and add another splash of soy milk if your cream is a bit too thick. (This would indicate you possibly did not soak cashews long enough.)
- Transfer donuts to serving plates - allow to cool for about 5 minutes and then fill with 1 Tbsp cream filling. Add a pinch of zest and cinnamon on top and serve warm. NOTE: nutrition info is just for donuts and not cream. Cashew Cream adds about 50 calories per donut if you add a heaping tablespoon.
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.
Cook time: 00 hrs. 15 mins.
Total time: 25 mins.
- Calories: 131
- Fat: 1.5
- Dietaryfiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Totalcarbs: 27
Tags: donuts,vegan,breakfast,dessert,snack,bakery,orange,cashew cream,easy,glutenfree


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┌── William Hinshaw │ c1812-1863 │ │ Angeline Henshaw ─────┤ B: 1843 │ ┌── Daniel McCoy D: 1927 │ │ └── Sarah Anderson ───┤ 1819-1887 │ └── Clarisa (McCoy) M: William B. Goodman
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Born Dec - 18431,2,3 [Dec 25 18424, about 18455, about 18476], Indiana1,2,3 [Lawrence County, Indiana4].
She married William B. Goodman4,5, Jan 27 18704,5 [Jun 27 18701], Lawrence County, Indiana4,5. William was born Aug - 1847, Indiana.4,5,6
Angeline and William were shown in the 1870 census (Aug 1870), Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana:5
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William died Feb - 1923.4
Angeline Henshaw died Feb 22 1927, buried Judah Cemetery, Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.4
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Est Magazine
Light Luxury, January 30, 2012, by Robyn Lea
"...a chair and table setting by local designer April Hannah provides the perfect play space. Hannah's award winning children's furniture line is inspired by forms found in nature (note the table stem like tree trunk and branches) and is entirely eco-friendly and non-toxic. It is also sturdy enough to handle the robust treatment of a seven year old and his schoolboy construction projects."


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VIREB Open Houses in Parksville
Wed October 9th 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 580 Duggan Lane Parksville - $734,900.00
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Duggan Heights a Bayshore Construction quality development of West Coast Contemporary Homes.Come See
Listing Info:
Show Home Open 11-4 pm Daily. See Duggan Heights, Parksville's newest premier development by Bayshore Construction Inc. Located on the ocean-side of Parksville, there is no better place to build your dream home. A West Coast Contemporary enclave offering 20 home sites where urban density gives way to a more relaxed pace of living. This inviting 3 bed 2 bath "coastal craftsman" has about 1630sf of finished luxury featuring a great room design with tray ceilings, an indoor-outdoor flow that is ingenious. Picture this... wide-plank hardwood floors, a stone centre kitchen island, radiant gas fireplace with custom mantle and rock surround, RV parking, the list goes on... The beautifully appointed master suite features tray ceilings, gorgeous 3pc ensuite with sparkling glass and tile shower and a walk-in closet with custom closet organizers built-in. This home is the ultimate in contemporary design for everyday living. Choose this tempting home or design your own build. Plus GST
Royal LePage Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty (PBO)
Property Type: Single Family
Year Built: 2019
Bedrooms: 3
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Bathrooms: 2
Lot Sqft: 6360
title: Freehold
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Volunteers NeededLast modified: Oct 13, 2017
We need many volunteers to make this event a success. Please consider helping in one of the following areas:
Solicitation: Contact businesses and request donations for the Silent Auction. Business names and contact information will be provided to you along with a solicitation letter and form. Solicit on your own schedule between now and Oct 27.
Decorations: Plan, purchase, and create decorations for the Fall Festival, including but not limited to signage and centerpieces. This can be done on your own schedule and in coordination with the other volunteers. Set-up will take place from 6-7pm on Friday, November 3.
Auction Items Preparation: Group donated items in multiple lots for bidding. Package groups in an attractive way for display at the Fall Festival. Write-up descriptions to set alongside displays on auction tables. This work can be done on your own schedule and in coordination with the other volunteers, likely between Oct 27-Nov 1.
Business Parter Signage: Create a "Thank You" board of business contributors to be displayed at the auction and later in the school. Signage should be completed by Thursday, November 2.
Auction Check-in: Sit at table when people arrive and check them in, give them their number and explain how the auction will work.
Raffle Ticket Sales: Sell cash raffle tickets during the event in 20 minute shifts during the hour preceding the cash raffle drawing.
Auction Check-out: Work at the check-out table the night of the auction to process payments for the auction winners. Work with runners who will locate the winning items.
Runners: Work with auction check-out volunteers to identify items won, locate said items on the auction table, and deliver said items to winner at check-out.
Clean-Up: Help clean up at the end of the evening by boxing up any items that are property of Ames PTA.
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Friday Fashion: Zoe Saldana for Flare
You can probably tell that I have a bit of a style crush on actress Zoe Saldana. I simply love her adventurous spirit and propensity towards modern silhouettes, the latter so perfectly captured in Flare's January cover story. When asked to describe her personal style, Zoe answers, "unpredictable, un-boxable–ha ha, un-everything stereotypical." I guess that pretty much sums it up.
And doesn't Zoe look positively radiant against this Radiant Orchid backdrop?! In fact, the color is so spot-on that I wonder if Flare had a heads-up from the good folks at Pantone before it was announced as 2014's Color of the Year. The cover also features Zoe's favorite pieces from the shoot, a sequined Jason Wu skirt and blue linen coat by Jean Paul Gaultier. I'll take one of each, please.
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Conneaut Lake Baseball is sponsoring a tailgate toss (corn hole) tournament on Friday, Feb. 12, at Our Lady Queen of the America's Catholic Church Social Hall, Conneaut Lake.
Registration starts at 6 p.m.; tournament begins at 7 p.m. The entry fee is $30 for each two-person team. Prizes range from $25 to $100. For more information, call (724) 813-6501.


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Our sports facilities are very popular. Our Sports Hall can accommodate a range of sports including; basketball, badminton, volleyball, netball, five-a-side football and hockey. We can also facilitate indoor cricket practice. Outside we have a multi-use games area (MUGA) and an astro turf pitch. These can be used for netball, tennis, 5 a side football and hockey. We can also facilitate football and cricket in the summer months. Our main school hall has a sprung floor which is perfect for martial arts, dance and exercise classes. The main hall can also be used for conferences or larger meetings.
There are a number of smaller rooms that are suitable for groups of 15 to 32 people that can be used for meetings, seminars, tutorials and discussion groups. All rooms have whiteboards, with data projectors available on request.
We do not hire out the school facilities for parties or weddings.
SPORTS HALL - Block booking (10+ sessions) £35 per hour / Ad-hoc £50 per hour
AWP: Adults - Block booking (10+ sessions) £48 per 90mins / Ad-hoc £55 per 90mins
AWP: Under 18s - Block booking (10+ sessions) £35 per 90mins / Ad-hoc £40 per 90mins
MUGA - As per AWP above
SCHOOL HALL - M-F 6pm-10pm & Sat 8am-midnight £50 per hr / Sun 8am-midnight £55 per hr
OTHER - Upon request
For more information on hiring charges or to obtain a booking form and a copy of our terms and conditions, please contact the finance office on 01582 571427 or send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com
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Sunday, July 10, 2011
Celebrate like Crazy!!!
|What do you think???
25 comments:
- downrightcrafty said...
Hi Rach
such a pretty card with so much detail, love the sentiment along side the beautifully coloured image
Hugs Kate xx
- July 10, 2011
- NGCARDS said...
Oh I love this Rach it is adorable xxx
- July 10, 2011
- Janette said...
Hi Rach, WOW another of your fab cards to view, I look forward to seeing them always, not just the layouts and gorgeous embellishments, the wonderful colouring...really perfect....have a good day.xxx
- July 10, 2011
- heidy said...
Hi Rach,absolutly beautiful!
Hugs Heidy
- July 10, 2011
- Jenine said...
Wowww your card is amazing Rach!!! So much nice details and very nice paper!!
Great card!
Hugs Jenine
- July 10, 2011
- Astrid said...
OMG Rach, pretty pretty pretty.
Hugs Astrid
- July 10, 2011
- Shazza said...
- July 10, 2011
- Pops x said...
Hey gorgeous lady, I love this Tilda havent seen her before, love your colours too, the papers look fab, i love easel cards, you have taken fab photos sweetie i always find them hard, gorgeous work as always hugs pops x
- July 10, 2011
- Deb said...
oh she is so sweet, such a beautiful card as always!
Happy Crafting, Debxx
- July 10, 2011
- CraftinGranny said...
I'm celebrating because I so love seeing your gorgeous designs and all the details. Have a wonderful week ahead Rach! "Hugs" Carol
- July 10, 2011
- Sarah said...
Another gorgeous card Rach! The colours are beautiful and compliment each other perfectly. I do love the Magnolia die, must add it to my wish list!!
Sarah xx :0)
- July 10, 2011
- Donna said...
Gorgeous and pretty card Rach, love marching Tilda, so cute :) Donna x
- July 10, 2011
- Elaine said...
I love this card..well I actually love all your cards. Perfect colouring and fab details.
Hope you are keeping well, I do pop by and read even if I don't always have the time to comment.
Take care Sweetie
Love Elaine xxx
- July 10, 2011
- Tracy said...
Hi Rach, I just love the coluring you have done on this image. She's fantastic! and I hope I can colour this well in time. Thanks for sharing, Tracy xx
- July 11, 2011
- Astrid said...
OMG Rach Pretty Pretty.
Hugs Astrid
- July 11, 2011
- debby4000 said...
Oh what a gorgeous card Rach, fab Tilda and brilliant details.
- July 11, 2011
- Exclusively by Mel said...
Rach I adore your style.
Love the layout and design of this beauty!
Your colouring is awesome!
Mel. xx
- July 11, 2011
- Vicky said...
Hi my sweetness absolutely stunning card I love the colours, I love the whole card hun its amazing as always.
Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx
- July 11, 2011
- craftymum said...
Beautiful card rach
hugs sarah x
- July 11, 2011
- Nannieflash said...
Hi Rach, hope you had a good weekend, love your card that image is so cute and your the lettering down the side looks fabulous. hugs Shirleyx
- July 11, 2011
- Marion said...
Oh Wow! This is a stunning card Rach and I love this image which is coloured beautifully. Love her boots. Fab colour combo and design layout.
- July 11, 2011
- Alicia said...
This is very pretty Rach. You have coloured her to perfection!! Do you have any colouring hair videos?? I am off to check.
Alicia xx
- July 12, 2011
- Gerda said...
Hi Rach
wow, another new card. Just discovered your blog and really love your work!
Is there any way to contact you? I did not find any email on your blog, maybe you can get in touch with me..
Hugs Gerda
- July 12, 2011
- Monique said...
Soooooo cute Rach.
Hugs Monique
- July 12, 2011
- Sherry Gardner said...
Seriously I just found your blog and Now I am following you...I love this card and I love your style and attention to detail...You Go Girl....:)
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2012 Los Alamos CA End of Year Real Estate Market Update
The 2012 Los Alamos CA market was still dominated by short sales and foreclosures in 2012. Almost 60% of the sales were short sales or foreclosures. Days on market shrank compared to 2011, and average list price and average sale price went up.
If you are considering selling your Los Alamos CA home and you would like a comparative market analysis, feel free to contact my office at (805) 938-9950 and set up an appointment. I specialize in short sales and distress sales. If you are interested in buying a home in Los Alamos CA, I will be happy to assist you and provide a list of available homes in Los Alamos CA and the surrounding area.
Tni LeBlanc is an independent Real Estate Broker, Attorney, Short Sale Agent, Certified HAFA Specialist (CHS), and Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Agent (SFR) serving Santa Maria, Orcutt, Lompoc, Nipomo, and Arroyo Grande on the Central Coast of California.
* SFR & PUDs in 93440. Based on the information from the Central Coast Regional MLS. The Association, the Multiple Listing Service, nor Mint Properties guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Association or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the real estate market. School district boundaries are subject to change and must be verified with the appropriate authority. Nothing in this article is intended to solicit listings currently under contract with another broker. Information deemed reliable but not verified or guaranteed by broker. This article offers no legal or tax advice and is for information purposes only. Those considering a short sale are advised to consult with their own attorney for legal advice, and their tax professional for tax advice prior to entering into a short sale listing agreement.
Copyright © 2013 Tni LeBlanc *2012 Los Alamos CA End of Year Real Estate Market Update*
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Things I Love Saturdays
I needed a win and you, you gave it to me, TWICE. I have never doubted and I never have a reason to. :)
Sleep. Lots and lots of sleep. Twister fries and sundaes.
Pablo Neruda and rediscovering Il Postino:
If You Forget Me by Pablo Neruda, read by Madonna
If suddenly
you forget me
do not look for me,
for I shall already have forgotten you.
{Photo source: Mrs. Askmewhats}
And yes, we're perfect. {This is an inside joke, BTW.}
The power of a really fun scent.Of red lipstick. Of skyhigh heels.
Being the first and last exception. Handwritten letters from the other side of the world.
My new, hot pink camera. The Missing Piece.
Pineapple orange bread my mother baked for me. I seriously cried like a baby
when I started eating this. It feels so foreign, you know, having your mom bake you
something. I miss that feeling way too much.
Gin Blossoms in Manila tickets <3
Rachel Weisz as Sue Lynne in My Blueberry Nights
Reverse fan girl moments <3
What are you loving today?


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To extend the life of car battery, keep the battery clean, limit short trips, and disconnect the battery during long breaks, advises Discovery News. A battery should last about four years, but its life is impacted by temperature, accessories and charging time, according to HowStuffWorks.
The terminals of batteries are prone to corrosion, which blocks the flow of current, according to Discovery News. Some car owners scrape the terminals themselves with screwdrivers or pliers, while others rely on mechanics to do the job. A build-up of dirt on the battery casing helps drain out energy. A damp cloth can be used to wipe away accumulations.
When drivers take an excessive amount of short trips, repeated starting puts a strain on batteries, discloses Discovery News. The exertion is more severe in cold weather. Combining errands into one trip or using other transportation methods for quick outings removes some of the stress.
If a car is not going to be used for at least a few weeks, it is beneficial to disconnect the battery, Discovery News suggests. Even when the car's ignition is turned off, small amounts of the battery's energy are still used for features such as the clock. A disconnected battery saves electricity.


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This wedding invitation is letterpress printed in one color on Crane's Lettra Pearl paper. This suite can be customized to fit your personal ink color preferences and font choices.
Also suitable for: bat mitzvah invitations, wedding shower invitations or social event invitations
As shown:
Size: 5″ x 7″ (A7)
Paper: Crane's Lettra Pearl White
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It is common to read the Bible and think, where do I fit into this story? It is common to think, "this" is the life lesson from this story. It is common to read the Bible and put ourselves at the center of the narrative.
When we read the story of Jesus calling some disciples in Matthew 4 it is natural to put ourselves into the story or to think the story is revealing about the character/actions of the disciples. Here is the text:
18 As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the lake—for they were fishermen. 19And he said to them, 'Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.' 20Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 21As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. 22Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.
But it is worth repeating, and repeating, and repeating, and repeating the protagonist of the Christian life and the Bible is God - not you or me.
When we hear about Jesus calling the disciples we notice how obedient the disciples are or how quickly they abandon their tasks to follow Jesus. Perhaps the sermon is about how we need to abandon our lives and immediately follow Jesus. Perhaps we do. But that sermon is not the Good News. Jesus is the Good News. And if we preach the Good News then we need to preach Jesus.
So what does this story tell us about the Good News of Jesus Christ? Allow me to get the ball rolling on your thinking.
In a world that is set up to encourage the students to seek out the teachers Jesus inverts that and as the teacher he seeks out the students. The Good News is, in part, the fact that God in Jesus Christ seeks, finds and calls us. We get to respond. \
And as the one who is doing the main action, God is the protagonist in our lives.


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"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." ~ Marilyn Monroe
A project about love... love through friendship and learning to love yourself. We asked Sarah for some words and what she wrote... so raw, honest and from the heart made us all cry. It was such a wonderful day spent with the best women, knowing what it meant to Sarah and seeing her confidence grow as the day went on and she saw some of the shots. Magic. Love you girls.
"I will not go into detail here, my heart was broken. A blackness that I had never felt before descended upon me and decided he was quite at home, blackness moved in and my broken heart welcomed him with open arms… meanwhile my head decided to skip town for a while.. I felt totally alone and filled with self doubt, how had I managed to f**k up another relationship?
Why was I so hideously unloveable… and in the pit of my despair {really it was not pretty} through tears and sobs a question I think not many women ask themselves came to me... "what do you want??"
And I knew then that I wanted to feel comfortable with me,
who I am…
I can be loving and gentle... sweet even…but I am also hard, unforgiving and insecure...
I've had amazing experiences photographing women ... I love it so much! They come to me and reel off their bad points...what they hate about themselves {it seems to be acceptable to think this way about ourselves} while I am busy looking at their amazing smile... beautiful eyes... gorgeous hair... I don't see what they see and I always say to them - now let me show you what I see!
And so with this, my beautiful friends and photographers Claire Penn and Andrea Ellison… and my angel, the amazingly talented Mandy Rigby Make-up Artist stepped in… "Let us show you what we see" they said…
I saw a massive failure, I saw crooked teeth and lines on my forehead - a sure sign my 40's were approaching faster than I had planned {surely by now I would have my issues worked out… it would seem not}. That despite the broken heart diet… highly affective but not recommended… I had lost 9lbs and was just 7 stone 10lbs…I still had belly rolls when I sat down…we all have them!
We decided to show both sides to "Sarah" the soft sweet side, shot by Claire… maybe that was the side the men in my life had fallen in love with. Then the hard, broken side shot by Andrea (HERE)... the side that maybe they couldn't handle…
And with this in mind I decided I no longer wanted to be edited, not in life and not these images... I have rolls, I have crooked teeth... I smoke and swear…but I also love completely, I give over everything I have and who I am... I want to give love and to be loved.
This experience gave me strength, this is me, Sarah... in my old undies…. and you know what… she isn't that bad.
I cannot thank Claire, Andrea and Mandy enough. Love comes in many ways... I am lucky and blessed to have so much around me from friends and family to my amazing job… now I see what they see.
It's helped the blackness disperse... I just needed showing"
You can see Sarah's own incredible Real Women "Red Shoe" shoots right here on her blog... all of it featuring the incredible makeover work of Mandy Rigby


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Personal: A new employer and Cert III Patisserie
So how is my life recently?No comments
I applied for a new job with this employer after waiting upon it for a while. I was always considering to look for work in Montessori centres, but the centres I was interested in were not hiring so I had to scrape that plan. It was mostly too far, or maybe other reasons.
As they say, necessity is mother of invention. And money is necessary for survival in Sydney...


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The Palin obsession
I have never hesitated to state a strong opinion when Sarah Palin was the topic of conversation. From my POLITICO columns to my ramblings on "Morning Joe," I've always been tough on the former Alaskan governor for her undisciplined approach to national politics.
But another powerful player on the national stage has also performed badly since Palin's debut in 2008. And this past week, the national press corps once again continued its embarrassing behavior toward Palin with what seemed to be a rabid pursuit of her official email records.
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A quick scan of presidential polls shows that Sarah Palin will not be elected president of the United States anytime soon. That reality makes the media's treatment of the former GOP vice presidential candidate disproportionate to her sway over national events. And yet the media's obsession with Palin reached absurd heights last week with the publication of those 13,000 emails from her time as governor.
Dozens of reporters were dispatched to Alaska to sift through Palin's correspondence with her staffers, her husband and even her children. Journalists spent hours collecting, digitizing and compiling the emails into searchable online databases.
The results of this years-in-the-making investigation ended up being as dull as dishwater, but that didn't stop papers like The New York Times from breathlessly reporting the following titillating "scoops":
• "Back in 2007, well before Ms. Palin was a national figure, an adviser suggested meeting an important person in Washington."
• "An email from the manager of the governor's house to Ms. Palin in early 2008 makes clear that Ms. Palin had inquired about the possibility of installing a tanning bed in the house."
• "In the weeks leading up to her selection as Mr. McCain's running mate, Ms. Palin seemed to be paying particular attention to mistakes she found in news media reports about her."
Stop the presses! A politician was told by an aide that she should meet "important people" and took note when newspapers wrote inaccurate stories?
Wow. The next thing we'll learn is that Palin liked to get more votes in elections than her opponents.
I'm sorry, but at this point the media's fixation with Palin is getting downright creepy. And they have been strangely obsessive since she burst onto the national scene in 2008.
When my co-host, Mika Brzezinski, and I arrived at the Republican National Convention that year, we were met by excited network chiefs and newspaper reporters who were chasing down a sleazy Internet rumor that Trig Palin was not Palin's child. To a neutral observer, the story was an obvious hoax, but unfortunately for their audience, the mainstream media were not a neutral observer when it came to the GOP candidate.


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Mountain View
Vibrant, varied, youth, and well run are all words that come to mind when I think of the lower Peninsula community of Mountain View.
An article published in the Los Altos Town Crier several months back offers the following statistics about Mountain View:
- 2008 Average Age: 38.1 years
- 2008 Median Income: $81,200
- Race/Ethnicity: 57.5% White, 25.3% Asian, 11.4% Latino or some other race declared, 1.6% Black.
- Education: Approximately 60% of Mt. View residents between ages 25 and 64 have a bachelor's degree or higher and an additional 20% have at least some college or an associate's degree.
- Housing: Units grew a modest 3% between 2000 and 2008 from 32,432 to 33,475 units. In 2008, approximately 41% of Mt. View households owned their own home. The city is a good mix of singles and families.
Approximately, 58,000 jobs, concentrated in the information sector and the professional, scientific, and technical services sectors. Top businesses include Google, El Camino Hospital, Intuit, Microsoft, Synopsys, Veritas and KPMG. " The city benefits from strong industry revenues. The result shows in its parks, its Community Center and generally, its downtown vibrancy.
Mountain View has benefited greatly from its relationship with its industry partners, but perhaps no more than with their relationship with Google. When Slater Elementary school closed down for reduced enrollment, Google invested millions in the campus and took it over as Google's day care facility. Google provides free Wifi to all of Mt. View's citizens.
If your heart says live in San Francisco, but your commute or desire for sunshine or more space to raise a child requires that you live in either Peninsula or South Bay, Palo Alto or Mountain View are the two towns that offer the most cultural activities. Mountain View's downtown scene is the envy of many a Silicon Valley community. With an abundance of restaurants, it is teeming with patrons at lunch and dinner. The public transportation with CalTrans and Light Rail provide very convenient public transportation from Mt. View to both downtown San Jose and San Francisco. Mountain View also boasts many larger shopping centers and a large variety of markets serving various cultures. The Center for Performing Arts downtown is a great venue for watching local productions and various forms of entertainment. The library is top rate with a great ambiance.
There are many parks offering something for everyone. Downtown, Eagle Park, the site of the former downtown high school, has a large field for soccer and other outdoor activities and an aquatic center where anyone can come swim laps, take lessons or compete on a swim team. Shoreline park has a golf course, nature preserve boat dock for paddlers, canoe goers and windsurfers and a cafe. There is a restored Victorian home/museum called the Rengstorff House that is can be rented out for private functions that is rumored to be hunted. Numerous other parks throughout the town provide a skate board park, a well maintained football field, several baseball fields, dog parks, large parks such as Cuesta park and so much more. This town is an abundance of public offerings.
The schools are top rate and have a strong collaboration with the City of Mt. View to maintain great facilities. Mt. View's primary Elementary School District is the Mountain View Whisman School District for K-8. It includes the Stevenson PACT K-5 School where most parents volunteer in the classroom and/or other support functions and Castro, with dual language English/Spanish immersion programs. A portion of Mountain View on the north side, feeds to the Los Altos Elementary District. Both Mt. View and Los Altos combine at the high school level to form the Mt. View Los Altos High School District with the northern most students from both towns feeding to Los Altos High and the southern located students feeding to Mt. View High.
The city provides a large range of housing, from affordable apartments to higher-end housing in one of the best school systems. There is literally something for everyone with respect to housing. For people wanting the absolute convenience of the downtown scene and the most charming of neighborhoods, there is the downtown Mountain View area. The best part is between Castro, Calderon, Evelyn and El Camino Real with a strong part also extending past Calderon to Highway 85. Tree-lined streets frame distinctive homes that ooze in charm. There are also a variety of newer townhouses that are a convenient walk to the downtown.
People with bigger families whose primary focus is raising children, tend to end up on the West side of El Camino Real, where lot sizes tend to be larger and the elementary schools have historically scored higher on standardized tests. Monte Loma at the north end of town is another distinctive neighborhood noted for its Echler and Eichler-like architecture and the tight community with its own web site and many neighborhood social functions. There is really something for everyone at Mt. View.


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Some exciting finds this week. First, I wanna show you this pebbly jug and sugar bowl I thrifted. Cute, right?
And a good friend of mine is getting rid of this wooden chair so if you need some mid-century love for your home, it's yours for $15! What a steal. If I didn't have so many mismatched chairs, I'd totally snatch it up!
Feist just released a new song, How Come You Never Go There?. It's from her upcoming record, Metals. I love everything she puts out, so I can't wait for her new record to drop!
And lastly, do you watch Design Star? It's one of the few reality TV shows that I watch and I just got word from them that they're casting for season 7. If you're interested, here's more info—the casting is tomorrow in Los Angeles. Hey, maybe you'll catch me there? Ha! I said, maybe.
Alright, have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious weekend! Enjoy the last weeks of summer!


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Brave Avon Valley School student Frank Furlong has gone for the chop in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
The year ten pupil had his hair shaved at The Paddox pub in Hillmorton.
His stunt has raised £400 for the charity.
Frank said: "I was keen to help Macmillan because they help people with cancer. I'd like to say thank you to everyone who donated money."
His mother, Helen, said she was really proud of her son's gesture.
She added: "We are really grateful to the Paddox pub for their wonderful support and help in organising this event.
"I am really proud Frank for completing this challenge."
Alison Davies, headteacher at Avon Valley, said: "I am always impressed with the support shown by our students to charities and good causes.
"We're very proud of Frank as having his hair cut in front of so many people was very brave of him, we're glad to see it has grown back in time for school. We will add to the money raised by Frank by supporting Macmillan's coffee morning, which is always a popular event with our students and staff."


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Hey Everyone....
I am so sorry for the lack of posts recently, it's coming to the end of term and so I have been majorly swamped with my dissertation and various other essays. I promise this weekend I will be back on it.
But on a different note and I know you are all probably sick and tired of hearing about it, but GFC is going. Google announced it a couple of days a go and so we will officially lose Google Reader on the 1st July. This means that all of you who like to follow my blog will now need to find some other way of following me and so I thought to make it easier for you I would let you know some of the places to find me :)
1. Bloglovin (this seems to be the most popular choice for all bloggers)
If you need any extra help exporting all your blogs from GFC into Bloglovin, then just follow this link and it does all the hard work for you ....
2. Facebook
3. Twitter
I hope you all carry on following me in some form or other because I do love hearing all your wonderful comments and I have also made sure that I am following everyone who I had on my GFC :)
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The Jewelled Jaguar
'When a hole in the ground opened up and swallowed my mum, my life changed forever...' With his mother in hospital in a coma, Griffin has to stay with the uncle and aunt he hasn't seen in years. His cousin Cinnamon doesn't want him there. What s going on? Is it something to do with the fabulous Aztec knife about to go on display in the museum? Is it really cursed? Griffin and Cinnamon will have to find a way to work together to survive when they are lured down into the secret tunnels...


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Kilimanjaro calling
I'm going on another hike with Love Hope Strength. This time it's Africa.
Tanzania, to be exact.
I've never been there and I'm looking forward to it.
Brett Dennen, Robin Wilson (from the Gin Blossoms) and Cy Curnin will be joining me along with many other folks that I've met through Love Hope Strength.
In preparation for the hike, I've been running and walking a lot.
The other day I walked eight miles. It took me almost two hours.
I'm thinking maybe I should learn another language while I"m walking, just to be more productive with my time.
Love Hope Strength does great work.
They are a charity organization that raises money to fight cancer in places like Africa and Nepal.
if you want to learn more about them you can go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpgeOp0sJ_0
If you want to donate on my behalf to Love Hope Strength, you can do so here:
Your donations are tax deductible and you will be helping to save someone's life.


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During a seminar a few weeks ago, an audience member, Bill (not his real name), bravely volunteered to be on my "Marketing hot seat". Actually, it was fairly painless. We just went over his website and other marketing activities and explored ways to get better results.
Within five minutes or so, we came up with more than a dozen ideas that just about everyone in the audience agreed would probably double "" or even triple "" the amount of leads and referrals he gets each week.
Bill appeared to be delighted with all the suggestions. But he also looked worried.
When I spoke to him afterwards, he said, "Steve, those ideas are terrific. But now I feel overwhelmed. How am I going to implement them all? Where do I find the time? Ahhh!"
That's a common problem among freelancers I meet these days: Marketing overwhelm.
There are just too many marketing "things" you could be doing to attract more clients and increase sales. Where the heck do you start?
Well, the answer is simple. You start by implementing just one idea at a time.
It's been my experience that attempting to implement more than one marketing idea at a time leads to frustration and, worse, poor results. If you attempt to put too many ideas into action at once then, like spinning plates in the air, you'll quickly become frazzled. And soon most of those plates will come down crashing.
The "one idea at a time" approach works best.
Think about it. When you focus on implementing not three, not two, but just one marketing idea, then you can put all your energy into making it work. You can get it done faster and start seeing results sooner.
Of course, this begs the question: How do you decide which marketing idea to run with first?
Here's a simple strategy that I use with my clients and audiences:
- Clearly decide what you want to accomplish.
- Make a list of the best marketing ideas and strategies for accomplishing it.
- Pick one.
- Implement it. Get it working well.
- If appropriate, move on to the next idea.
Say, for example, you want to generate more leads with your website. The best ideas for achieving that might be:
- Start a blog and post regularly.
- Add a sign-up form for a free ezine or special report. (Or both.)
- Improve the copy on your key website pages.
- Add a video to your home page.
- Get your website completely redesigned.
- Work with an SEO expert to optimize your site for the search engines.
Which idea will get you the best results sooner? Probably adding the sign-up form to capture more leads. So focus on implementing that idea first. Watch the impact it has on your lead generation and the amount of enquiries into your services you get. Then, if necessary, move on to the next idea.
Unless you have a large marketing department or agency at your disposal, put one idea into action at a time. You'll feel less overwhelmed, and you'll probably get much better results.
Action steps:
Here's a variation of the above strategy you can use to get results quickly:
- Clearly decide what you want to accomplish.
- Make a list of the best marketing ideas and strategies for accomplishing it. (Note: Try to keep this list to no more than five practical ideas.)
- Pick the best idea or strategy, then commit to running with it. (Don't be hesitant. Jump in with both feet.)
- Implement it.
- Watch what happens.
Steve Slaunwhite coaches freelancers in how to get all the ideal clients and great-paying projects they want. To book your FREE 30-minute coaching session, email steve at email@example.com.


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Sticking to a Digital Detox: How 3 Power Bosses Create Off Hours at Work
As of this month in France, there are certain hours of the day where you are legally free from sending or responding to work emails. It's the first piece of legislation seeking to establish a work-life balance since the invention of the smartphone eliminated the ability to clock in and out. "Employees physically leave the office, but they do not leave their work," explained French lawmaker Benoit Hamon to the BBC of the country's decision. "They remain attached by a kind of electronic leash—like a dog."
But drawing a line in the sand of when you walk away from work is not as simple as it was for your parents' generation. Modern careers require a recalibrating of scales. "We've reached a point where technology has outpaced our capacity to manage the speed at which we're progressing," says Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post, who, after a collapsing in a wave of exhaustion in 2007, has very publicly spent the past 10 years focused on finding and creating tools to establish happy, healthy boundaries. Most recently, she launched Thrive Global, a website dedicated to making wellness as integral to the definition of success as professional advancement has been.
For Huffington, taking "sacred time" away from screens is absolutely vital to resetting for better in-office decisions, personal relationships, and physical and mental health. The Internet scion's phone is never within view if she is "having a meal with loved ones, working on a project, [or] sleeping." In fact, she puts her phone in what she calls a phone bed to charge at night 30 minutes before she herself goes to sleep, to allow her mind time to unwind. "We've learned that your day starts the night before—meaning getting enough sleep is essential to how we start our day," she explains.
For Vogue.com Creative Director Sally Singer, such concrete boundaries are not conducive to her working rhythms. Instead, she unplugs in smaller ways throughout the day. "I think you have to make spaces in your life where you just can't be reached," says Singer, who finds that working out and riding a bike are easy excuses to momentarily dip out of touch. "I ride a bike to and from work when it's not snowing and during the shows as much as possible in New York and Paris." It's during these 20 or so minutes in the wind that Singer puts her phone away, leaves her headphones in her bag, and lets cycling be her only mental task.
At home, she's guarded herself from being overly involved online by living without Wi-Fi—a surprising tactic from a digital leader, especially in the face of the growing prevalence of Internet service (Facebook launched its first Wi-Fi drone last year with the goal of getting the whole world—even its most remote locations—online). "I have my phone," she admits, "but if I need to download a video or read a document at length, I have to go to the lobby of my building or to [the café on] the corner. What that means is, I'm not watching television in my house and my children can't stream anything. That gives your mind a break from input." She recalls sage advice from colleague Camilla Nickerson, also a mom, who once told Singer "that when she's at home, she's really a mom. And when she's at work, she's at work. You just have to do it that way. You have to really be where you are."
Presence can be more than just a place, says Intermix founder Khajak Keledjian. "When you do something, you might as well do it 100 percent," he reasons. It's a theory often applied to hard work, but he parlays it into breathing, walking, and even meals. "If you're eating, eat 100 percent. Eat well, digest it well, do it mindfully. I ask myself, Am I doing this meaningfully or just for the hell of it?" says Keledjian. He has found that his own commitment to achieving calm in a chaotic world affects his employees positively, too: "Wellness trickles down from the top." Keledjian more than practices what he preaches. He found the benefits of channeling the stress of running a 40-door retail business into meditation so valuable, he eventually launched his own Manhattan meditation studio and an app, both called Inscape, last year.
So while the French enjoy their quiet time, Americans may find it more difficult both legally and culturally to cut back on their working hours. According to Keledjian, you don't have to. "The only thing that has helped me is to add, sometimes just 20 seconds at a time," he says of implementing exercises during the day to help assuage anxiety, fatigue, or even sugar cravings. From there, a quiet commute home, a well-enjoyed meal, and a silenced phone in the night should tip the scale in your favor.


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Calissons are a rare sweet originating from 16th century Aix-en-Provence and are comprised of two delightful layers: the first, a chewy and subtly sweet fruit and almond blend that brings out the best flavors of the season, and the second, a delicate layer of royal french icing for an extra bit of sweet and crunch. They are traditionally made with candied Provençal melon. There are several theories to how and why the calisson was created. Our two favorite stories are below!
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It was the wedding feast of King René of Anjou to Jeanne de Laval, and it was said that during the feast the young bride was so morose over the arranged marriage that the royal cook Titsé became desperate to make her smile. He created a confection of almonds and candied fruit for her, and viola, he got his smile. When neighboring feast-goers discussed what finally lit up her face, someone declared "Di cali soun!" A little hug.
The Black Plague
Inspired by sweets from Italy, the calisson was created using a new local crop at the time: the almond. When Europe was devastated by the black plague, calissons were thought to offer protection, and became so popular that the archbishop of Aix continued to bless the calisson and offered it in chalices on Christmas, Easter, and other holidays. To this day it continues to be a cherished product of Aix-en-Provence, and is commemorated through holidays traditions, including the Blessings of the Calissons.
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We pay homage to the traditional French candy "pâte de fruit", with a twist. Hinted with a touch of caramelization and chewiness, our version is made by cooking down and pureeing our candied fruit and syrups. The best part? Our soft and sour candy are the perfect canvas to combine incredible flavors together, such as strawberry-lavender, red currant verbena, blueberry sage, and pink gooseberry juniper.
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Back to School Giveaway
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It's the first day of Fall, ya'll!
Thursday September 22, 2016 marks the first day of Autumn. Although the weather is still very warm and could easily be confused for late-Summer, it's now officially the Fall season. It's time for pumpkin-everything and colour tones of oranges and browns.
Autumn also means that Thanksgiving (in Canada) is quickly approaching, so it's almost time for turkey. Yum!
Personally, I traditionally wear shorts and flip flops until the first snow flies, but that doesn't mean it's not Fall. Grab a warm drink and go for a drive or walk, enjoy the changing colours of the leaves all around you.
I am very lucky to live in one of the most beautiful and stunning areas for the changing of the seasons. Georgian Bay is one of the best spots to view the leaves changing colours. Check out the Fall Colour Routes for the best locations to visit.


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Air Warrior (AW) is a modular, integrated, rapidly reconfigurable combat Aircrew ensemble. It saves lives and maximizes Aircrew mission performance. Previous aviation life support equipment consisted of a non-integrated assemblage of protective and survival gear. AW uses a systems approach to equipping the Aircrew and closes the capability gap between human and machine. Fielded incrementally to provide rapidly enhanced capabilities to the Soldier, AW leverages and integrates clothing and equipment. They include the Army Aircrew Combat Uniform and ballistic protection from other product managers.
Air Warrior provides:
• Survival Equipment Subsystem, Integrates first aid, survival, signaling, and communications equipment with body armor and over-water survival subsystems
• Microclimate Cooling System, Increases effective mission duration in heat-stress environments by more than 350 percent
• Aircrew Integrated Helmet System, a lighter helmet with increased head and hearing protection
• Electronic Data Manager (EDM), a portable digital-mission planning device for over-the-horizon messaging and enhanced situational awareness capabilities through connectivity to Blue Force Tracking, Aviation
• Encrypted Aircraft Wireless Intercom System (EAWIS) for secure cordless, hands-free aircrew communications
• Survival Kit, Ready Access, Modular (SKRAM) Go-Bag with integrated hydration
• Portable Helicopter Oxygen Delivery System, a Soldier-worn supplemental breathing oxygen system for high-altitude operations
• Communication Enhancement and Protection System (CEPS) provides helmet hear-through capability


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Sandra Aversa - Owner , Trainer ABCDT, Dog Walker (Burlington) & Pet Care Provider
Some people in life are blessed to be able to do what they are passionate about. I feel that I am one of those people. Ever since I can remember, I have always felt that there was nothing else I was put on this earth to do but to work with animals, one way or another. Yes, it took many years to realize what I was to do with them, and geez, I'm still figuring it all out! That's half the battle! I LOVE what I do and am so grateful every single day, even when I'm completely exhausted, that I AM one of the lucky ones to do what she loves!
As a young girl, some of my fondest memories were spent with our family dog Cleo. A beautiful black Cocker Spaniel. Although we only had her for a few short years, I believe this is where I learned how special it was earning the respect, bond and unconditional love of an animal. As a shy child, she was my companion, my best friend and I will never forget her.
Growing up, my grandparents always had German Shepherds. Patton….oh my sweet boy Patton was the one I bonded to. Sundays not only were the days spent at my grandparents home with all the family for lunch…it became the day of the week I looked most forward to. I couldn't wait to pull in the driveway to see him waiting there behind the gate with such excitement and joy for me to open the car door and get to him!! I have never felt more loved than I did in those moments and I know he knew just how much I loved him in return! These life experiences are just a sample of what has set the path in my life's journey that brought me here today.
I have had many jobs throughout my life, but nothing satisfied me more than my less than minimum wage jobs cleaning cages and runs at Vet Clinics and Boarding Facilities, and volunteering at shelters just to be near these sweet, precious dogs and cats!
It wasn't until 2010 that I woke up one day and KNEW what I had to do! I found ABC (Animal Behavioural College) where I obtained my Certificate for Dog Obedience Behaviour and Training. This is where I really began to understand just how remarkable canines were. During this time, I volunteered at Oakville Humane Society where I had the great privilege to learn from an amazing mentor and friend, how to put some of my skills into action with shelter dogs. One of them was a beautiful Chocolate Labrador named Murphy. When I learned he was ready to be put up for adoption, I knew that he and I were meant to be together and now cannot imagine my life without my boy. His name is now Louie, he has brought so much love into my life that I have to look at him each day, tell him how much I love him and thank him for changing my life all for the better.
Then there is my Edward. Full name, Sir Edward Muss the First. He was adopted in 2007 at aprox. 4 years old from Hamilton SPCA. He lives up to his name and is probably one of the most popular cats that I have ever known! Ed loves to walk with Louie and I on our daily outings around the neighborhood. This boy loves fresh air, exercise, affection from anyone who will give it to him and…well…hunting :-( . I love this boy more than words can say!
Incorporating all aspects of Pet Care Services to my business is very important to me. I want to do all that I can do for my clients as we all know that our pets are not just pets, they are OUR FAMILY and we will do anything for them! I have obtained my Canine Massage Certification specializing in Therapeutic, Athletic and Senior Canines through Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure & Massage and have also earned Certifications for Trigger Point Therapy specializing in the Athletic Dog.
Every day, I get to meet amazing people, with amazing families, stories, and even more amazing animals. I could not feel luckier! I continue to look forward to creating beautiful memories made every day with your beloved companions and sharing those moments with you.
- Sandra
Robbin Hendel- Animal Lover, Dog Walker & Group Adventurer- Hamilton Only
I have been a dog lover since I was old enough to pet a puppy. My current love is my Labradoodle, Charlie. Charlie was a lot of work as a puppy and adolescent. We both had to learn a lot about one another which pushed me to step out of the box to learn more about problem solving and canine behaviour. I have worked on numerous committees in relation to animal welfare and worked with students of renowned dog trainers and behaviourists from which I have learned so much!
When I'm not giving Charlie all the attention, I divide my attention between my boy-friend Danny, shopping in esoteric shops, hiking the trails (with Charlie), spending quality time with family and reading up on the latest in dog training/psychology.
This exciting adventure with Pets in the City has provided the opportunity to spend time with your four legged family members in which I am enjoying tremendously! Getting to work with and learn from all of their individual personalities each day has been such a joy!
My goal is not just to walk and care for your dog, it is to become that special part of their day that they can look forward to daily by heading out and exploring our beautiful city together!
- Robbin
Donna Mirabelli- Animal Lover, Dog Walker, In-Home Boarder - Stoney Creek
Hi! I'm Donna and my love of animals started at a very early age. I just knew I wanted to work with animals when I grew up. Before our family adopted our first dog, a Welsh Corgi named Toby, I would knock on neighbor's doors and ask if I could walk their dog, just to spend time with them. It was a passion of mine that made me the most happy. I went on to work in a business environment but I always felt the pull of working with animals.
While I was living in my first apartment I adopted a cat named Tyler and a cute dog, a Spaniel cross named Casey. Oh my! Casey was such a special dog. She looked like a wind-up toy as a puppy. If I took her for a walk I wouldn't get very far for there would be non-stop attention directed at her. I just knew I needed to share her with the world! She did some modeling for some print ads and had her own little career. I also certified her as a Therapy Dog when it was a fairly new program. Their comforting nature can provide support to people in a range of settings, like hospitals, retirement homes, and schools. I saw immediately how important her work actually was with such phenomenal breakthroughs working with seniors dealing with Dementia.
So after I married I became a Receptionist at a local Veterinary Hospital and did some dog walking and home boarding as well. Currently I live in a busy household with my husband, teenage son who is active in sports and our two Labradoodles, Apple Juice (AJ) and Luna, they are certified Therapy Dogs. We also share our home with three cats Fish, Maple and Scout. Never a dull moment!
I had the pleasure of meeting Sandra and her team at Pets in the City through one of my previous dog walking clients. Dog walking and home boarding is a unique profession. Not only do you spend time with these wonderful creatures but you become a part of the owner's extended family so to speak. Many a client from years past I still consider a friend. We share memories of a beloved pet that has passed and embrace the new fur babies that have filled the large paw prints left behind. I look forward to showing my new clients the same care and respect.
-Donna M.
Donna Parisi, Animal Lover, Private and Group Dog Walker/ Adventurer!- Burlington
Karen Richardson, Animal Lover, Private and Group Dog Walker/ Adventurer! - Burlington


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Now it is Monday again, sighhhhh! Although it is not me who is going to work but without hubby at home, weekdays seem pretty dull to me. In fact even being anywhere else without him is so not interesting. Of course this only apply to me since I am his wife. Anyway I like Friday because it is gonna be followed by Saturday and I love Saturday because it is weekend holiday and gonna be followed by holiday on Sunday. The reasons are simply that 😛 We didn't go anywhere during the past weekend. Since It was raining non-stopped both on Saturday and yesterday. We only went out yesterday after Asar to buy some groceries and we came home accompanied by heavier rain.
Anyway last night I couldn't sleep because I was having bad heartburn. That was the worst so far and actually I rarely got heartburn during this pregnancy, at least YET. Might be because last night I had the hot and very oily sambal nasi lemak during dinner. I noticed that my arm and leg started to feel numb a little once in a while during sleep at night. I just hope it is not gonna be carpal tunnel syndrome just like the one I had during the first pregnancy. Although it is nothing serious but it really hurt and made me uncomfortable. My weight is increasing fast these days and I really have to watch out on that. I knew my body well that if I gained unnecessary weight, I tend to get more illnesses like leg cramps etc. I'm gonna enter the 3rd trimester soon and I soo hope it is gonna be much more easy this time like how I'm sailing my 2nd trimester. How I wish that WILL happen! hehe 😛 Eh mana tau kan? InsyaAllah. Owh I'm beginning to realize that I don't have many choices of clothes to wear anymore because my belly is big and getting bigger each day! Cehhh dan dan xde baju haha 😛 Sbnrnya boring asyik ulang baju sama mcm masa 1st pregnancy. Kena tggu next mega sale ni. Cepat2 la sale!
Now on other thing. Actually today I want to show other baby stuffs that I had bought since the last purchase. As I had said before… this time we can proceed on more to not urgent and less important stuffs since we already had the basic baby stuffs from the previous pregnancy, all still good and new. During the first pregnancy we couldn't do this since there were many things to prepare for the first time before the baby was born so we were kinda concentrated only on the basic necessities since those stuffs already consumed a big budget. As for this time… I'm trying VEEERY hard not to go overboard with all the can-be-called-unnecessary stuffs hehe 😛 It is really hard to do you know especially when you are surrounded with all the colorful and cute things in the baby department. In my case, I will be blinded and started to feel everything seemed important and needed! I think the best tips to avoid great damage to your purse or especially your husband's wallet is by making a list beforehand and keep referring to it while making your round in the department, bring just enough cash for your allocated budget, and don't bring the credit card along ahaha! 😛
Now let's proceed with my latest list of bought stuffs:
1. Winnie The Pooh gift set
It is consisted of complete set of clothes from top to toe. We bought this from a baby shop in B*ngi during our holidays in Mesia for our friends whom would be welcoming their first baby at that time. But turned out we didn't get to meet them and I didn't get the chance to post it either so I brought back the gift set along to Japan. I thought I would give it to any other friend then whom is also residing in Japan. But unfortunately once I took out the gift set from the luggage, the box was already torn t and it really didn't look nice. So I just thought of keeping it to our baby aje lah 😛
Rezeki Adik jela jawabnya.
2. Ring Sling
We went to another second hand shop which we rarely frequent the other day and in fact it was my first time going to that shop. Suddenly I found a ring sling and it was as good as new. I knew because I checked every inch of the sling and I can say that it was hardly used before. I'm sure of this sebab I tengok the padding masih keras, ring dia xcalar, even kain pun masih keras macam xpenah basuh je lagi, kain pun xde koyak ke warna luntur ke ataupun stretched kt mana2 ke so mmg mcm jarang sgt digunakan. Might be the previous owner thought the ring sling wasn't suitable for her after buying it. Ntah2 guna sekali dua je. I noticed a website url on the ring sling box and thought I should just check it online first. So we didn't straightly buy it. Then only I got to know the original price of the ring sling is 9,450 Yen and no way I would ever buy a ring sling with that price!!! That's too expensive I thought, and far out of the budget I allocated. But the extremely good news was I could buy the ring sling still but from the second hand shop with very great bargain! I bought it with the price only 945 Yen!!! 😀 Alhamdulillah dah rezeki kot. I wanted a ring sling because I think it is adjustable so it can be used in longer time as the baby grows. Although the color is of course not my taste but it is till acceptable. After all I couldn't choose pun kan. So here is the sling.
Pink color ring sling. If only it is blue in color.
3. Baby pouch
I tried wearing the ring sling I bought above and I thought I looked a bit untidy. But of course actually I need more practise wearing the ring sling in order to feel easy using it and look neat at the same time. Camner la nk kemas since I practised using 2 bungkus tepung 1 kg. However, since I got the ring sling at a very cheap price and dipengaruhi oleh sifat tamak haloba, that's why I could consider of buying a baby pouch. I think the ones from H*stlings is easy to wear, neat, has nice pattern and lastly of course because I could buy it without much hassle. I bought one pouch from TheL*lCaliph with 25% discount last month. The original price was RM229 so after discount I got to pay RM172 only. If converted to Yen that will be about 4,777 Yen. Actually, there are a few H*stlings pouches sold online in B*biesRUs Japan website but the price is far more expensive. For example the L*aves Noir pattern from Reversable range price in TLC is RM259 that is only about 7,194 Yen but the one in B*biesRUs is sold with the price of 10,500 Yen! Mahal kan? My mom has yet to post the pouch to me and I guess I can finally put my hands on it in July soon. Here is the one which I bought. Do you think the color is nice? 😀
Full Bloom H*stlings pouch from Everyday range. I like this color and furthermore it matches the stroller we bought. This time we bought the baby stuffs many in blue color.
4. Miscellanious stuffs
I did mention previously that we went to shop at B*biesRUs in M*tsumoto during the past G*lden Week holiday. We did make a minor damage on that day and came home with a BIG and HEAVYYY plastic bag. Fortunately I managed to stick to my list and we just bought some stuffs that had finished (because we used it or given it to others) and a few other things to top up the ones already available at home. So here are the things we bought!
A pack of diaper. Nanti leh tambah kemudian. And that is the heavy plastic bag.
Since I'm planning of using cloth diaper later after Adik is a few months old, so I bought a few flats setakat utk pakai kat rumah. I thought of using campur2 between inserts and flats together with cloth diaper cover lah kan. So that as an over all boleh la cut down some costs.
Baby wipes and wet tissues. All one each. Nanti tambah kemudian.
Baby clothes and diaper detergent.
1 pair of onesie main sambar je 1 sbb ada less. 1 pair of rattle socks which I bought of course sbb ada cute small plush rattle toys on the socks hehe 😛 1 hooded towel which I took YEARSSSSS to decide which design to choose from. Dah amik letak balik pastu amik balik pastu letak pastu amik haih! The towel ada 3 colors, white towel with yellow ducky pattern, pink towel with cute flower pattern and this one. Setelah penat berpk I took this one sbb I thought baby girl pun boleh guna this color. Comel kan katak tu??? After all the pink one pattern dia xlawa sgt.
Nasal aspirator. Bli jenis ni plak boleh sedut guna mulut. And lastly… a set of small plush toys to be hanged on the stroller. Ini pun satu hal BERTAHUNNN nak carik yang sesuai sbb I kan CEREWET! 😛 Finally decided on this one because the size is just nice xberat so xrosak stroller roof. It is cute and interesting at the same time since 1 can act as a rattle, 1 can produce music when pushed and another 1 squeak when pushed. And most importantly the price is reasonable la xla mahal sgt.
5. Laundry basket and washing net
I bought both from D*iso especially for the baby and they are very cheap. There was a cute laundry basket and I thought of taking that one but come to think of it… I will just use the basket to only toss dirty clothes. So I just bought the plain and cheapest one in blue. Whereas the washing net is white in color.
So, that's all hasil rembatan mengarut untuk kali ni. I think there are not many things left to buy. Kalau yang mengarut n menjadi idaman hati tu memang lah tersangat banyak kan 😛 Xyah citer la yang tu. Okie-dokie, till then! 😉


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Air Canada is negotiating a code-share agreement with a Gulf carrier rival that flies long-haul routes to the Middle East.
The airline announced Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Etihad Airways, whose hub is in Abu Dhabi, for a code-share agreement on routes between the United Arab Emirates and Canada.
The deal, which needs regulatory approval and likely wouldn't be introduced until later this year, would allow Etihad to place its airline code on Air Canada flights between Toronto and select North American cities.
In return, Air Canada would place its code on Etihad Airways' flights between Toronto and Abu Dhabi, and its flights between London's Heathrow airport and Abu Dhabi.
Code sharing essentially allows a flight, operated by one airline, to be marketed by one or more other airlines, often offering checked-through luggage, frequent flier points as well as access to airport lounges.
The two biggest Gulf carriers, Emirates Airlines, based in Dubai, and Etihad Airways have long pushed for more access to Canada, including daily flights from Toronto. They currently split six flights a week from Pearson airport.
But Air Canada has steadfastly opposed any increased access to Canada.
Air Canada's passengers heading to the Middle East and South Asia are often routed through Frankfurt, Germany, where they continue on to other cities on Lufthansa, one Air Canada's Star Alliance partners.
While some may see Air Canada's move as unusual by teaming up with a rival, Air Canada spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick said: "You'll do an agreement that will be beneficial for your customers. We code-share with people we compete against."
In fact, Air Canada has code-share agreements with 23 airlines and is also negotiating with Ireland's Aer Lingus.
But the biggest tipping point was probably Foreign Minister John Baird's visit to the UAE earlier this month, in an effort to smooth relations.
In a photo-op, Baird was seen drinking Tim Hortons coffee with Sheik Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's foreign minister, and a royal prince of Abu Dhabi.
The UAE announced that it returned to its previous policy where visa requirements are now waived for Canadians.
A messy spat over landing rights for Emirates and Etihad airlines in Canada resulted in the UAE slapping very expensive visa requirements on Canadians as well as the eviction of the Canadian military from Camp Mirage near Dubai in 2010.
Rotman School of Management professor Joseph D'Cruz said Baird's efforts helped to spark this code-share development.
"Baird has done good work in rebuilding the relationship and this is one the early fruits of that," D'Cruz said. "Etihad and the airport at Abu Dhabi have very ambitious expansion plans. There's a good possibility this will become quite a significant airline for Canadians in the future."
McGill University professor Karl Moore said the code-share agreement helps Air Canada continue its goal of becoming a global airline, drawing passengers who will fly through Toronto to other destinations.
"Increasingly, you don't do all the flights yourself," he said. "Toronto and Vancouver are becoming more global hubs, because you can go to other parts of the world without having to pass through the United States."
Moore added passengers are opting to fly from Europe to Latin America or from Europe to Asia, through Canada to avoid connecting through U.S. airports, where citizens of some countries face tight immigration scrutiny or require visas.


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China's stock market problems could pose a bigger threat to the world economy than the crisis in Greece, according to a senior executive with credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's.
"In my mind, the Chinese challenges out-shadow the Greek one by a large margin," Moritz Kraemer, managing director of S&P's sovereign rating unit, said in a webcast Tuesday.
His comments came after China's A-share markets shed more then 30 percent of their value since mid-June, a sudden downward spiral that has spooked global investors and roiled world markets.
The China market crash led to fresh doubts over the prospects of world's second largest economy, adding to the global concerns about the Greek debt situation.
On Wednesday, the Shanghai Composite Index ended 5.9 percent lower at 3,507.19 after another major selloff as panic gripped investors. The market rout prompted more than half of the listed firms to suspend trade.
Amid jitters over the developments in China, the Hong Kong stock market suffered its biggest one-day decline in more than six years.
The Hang Seng Index plunged by about 8.5 percent, or 2,100 points, to 22,836.82 about half an hour before the close of trading on Wednesday, before clawing back some of the losses and ending at 23,516.56, a decline of 5.84 percent.
The losses in China came despite government measures to boost liquidity and stabilize the markets.
S&P's Kraemer said the China problems are a bigger concern now for global investors than the possible exit of Greece from the eurozone.
He believes the chances of Greece leaving the euro are greater than 50 on a scale of 100.
However, there is still optimism that some agreement can be reached between the country and its creditors. Greece needs to repay a 3.5 billion euro loan to the European central Bank by July 20.
A crucial meeting was held Tuesday between eurozone finance ministers and Greece.
Greek representatives were expected to come up with a serious package at the meeting for fresh bailout talks to continue.
If Greece doesn't come to the meeting with a plan "it's over", said Kraemer.
According to a New York Times report Wednesday, frustrated European leaders extended the deadline to Sunday after the Greek government failed to offer new proposals at the Tuesday meeting.
"The situation is really critical and unfortunately we can't exclude the black scenarios of no agreement," the paper quoted Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, as saying.
However, S&P's Kraemer believes the contagion will be limited as linkages between Greece and other European countries have been falling in the recent past as leaders prepared for Greek debt default.
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Phoenix Film Festival
Membership into the Phoenix Film Society also gets you a pass to the Phoenix Film Festival depending on your level. Some members enjoyed 4 different films as part of their membership, while others went to as many films as they could over the 8 day event.
Thank you for being a member of the Phoenix Film Society!


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Most Diversity Training Ineffective, Study Finds
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Most diversity training efforts at American companies are ineffective and even counterproductive in increasing the number of women and minorities in managerial positions, according to an analysis that turns decades of conventional wisdom, government policy and court rulings on their head.
A comprehensive review of 31 years of data from 830 mid-size to large U.S. workplaces found that the kind of diversity training exercises offered at most firms were followed by a 7.5 percent drop in the number of women in management. The number of black, female managers fell by 10 percent, and the number of black men in top positions fell by 12 percent. Similar effects were seen for Latinos and Asians.
The analysis did not find that all diversity training is useless. Rather, it showed that mandatory programs -- often undertaken mainly with an eye to avoiding liability in discrimination lawsuits -- were the problem. When diversity training is voluntary and undertaken to advance a company's business goals, it was associated with increased diversity in management.
The origins of diversity training trace back to the civil rights movement and the belief that education, sensitivity and awareness are key to reducing discrimination. While many companies have embraced such training as a way to make workplaces more inclusive and to cater to an increasingly diverse customer base, trainers and researchers note that other companies use "sensitivity training" superficially -- as a cosmetic response to complaints from internal and external critics.
Today, U.S. businesses spend from $200 million to $300 million a year on diversity training, but the new study is one of the first attempts to systematically analyze its impact. What it found is that programs work best when they are voluntary and focus on specific organizational skills, such as establishing mentoring relationships and giving women and minorities a chance to prove their worth in high-profile roles.
"When attendance is voluntary, diversity training is followed by an increase in managerial diversity," said Alexandra Kalev, a sociologist at the University of Arizona, who led the research. "Most employers, however, force their managers and workers to go through training, and this is the least effective option in terms of increasing diversity. . . . Forcing people to go through training creates a backlash against diversity."
Kalev said many trainers and executives told her they were not surprised by her findings. What this means, she said, is that many companies are not just pursuing poor policies, but are doing so even though their own experts know the training is ineffective or counterproductive.
Several experts offered two reasons for this: The first is that businesses are responding rationally to the legal environment, since several Supreme Court rulings have held that companies with mandatory diversity training are in a stronger position if they face a discrimination lawsuit. Second, many companies -- with the implicit cooperation of diversity trainers -- find it easier to offer exercises that serve public relations goals, rather than to embrace real change.
"They are more symbolic than substantive," said Lauren Edelman, a University of California professor of law and sociology, who independently reviewed Kalev's study. "It is a response to the general legal environment and the fact organizations copy one another."
Longtime diversity trainer Billy Vaughn said the results match what he has seen in practice. Vaughn is the co-founder of the national firm Diversity Training University International, which has been hired by organizations including wireless phone giant Qualcomm and the Central Intelligence Agency.
"If they are doing it for legal protection, they don't care" whether the training works, he said. It was hardly surprising that training could have counterproductive effects, he added, when the attitude often is, "Just do it, and just do it as cheaply as possible."
Kalev's latest research, which is not yet published, is the second comprehensive analysis that she and her colleagues have done. Her initial study, published in 2006 in the American Sociological Review when she was at the University of California at Berkeley, was the first systematic assessment of diversity training. It found that such training had minimal benefits.