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Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez axes bash to celebrate Real Madrid's El Clasico victory and is banned from organising any more as they are 'bad luck'
The Portuguese could not inspire Madrid to three points after Lionel Messi netted the winner in injury time
CRISTIANO RONALDO axed a post-El Clasico party organised by his stunning girlfriend after Real Madrid were defeated.
The La Liga leaders saw Barcelona move to joint top of the table after Lionel Messi netted his 500th goal for the club in injury late.
Now Portuguese tabloid Correio da Manha are reporting that an after party that Georgina Rodriguez was throwing for her man was cancelled.
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And it even goes as far as claiming that Ronaldo has forbidden her from trying to host any gatherings at his house because it is bad luck.
Georgina met Ronaldo while working at the Gucci store in Madrid and the two have been spotted on a number of dates together.
The former Manchester United striker - who had little impact on the game - would have also been in a temper after his arch-rival Messi netted the winner.
The titanic clash between the two bitter rivals sparked one of the best games of the season as the two sides traded blows.
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Real Madrid opened the scoring in controversial manner with Sergio Ramos clearly offside in the build-up before defensive midfielder Casemiro bundled home from close range.
In the first-half but Messi brought his side back into the game with a piece of individual brilliance.
As both sides pushed, Navas was powerless to save Ivan Raktic's effort, the Croatian smashing in an unstoppable long-range effort with his weak foot.
When Sergio Ramos inexplicably lunged in two-footed on Lionel Messi - his fifth red card in 34 El Clasico matches - the contest seemed over.
James Rodriguez then equalised and looked to have sealed a point for Los Blancos.
But then magical Messi grabbed his second of the match to blow the La Liga title race wide open - and ruin Ronaldo's party plans.


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Pastoral ministry today is often ruled by an emphasis on short-sighted goals, pragmatic results, and shallow thinking. Unfortunately, those in the academy tend to have the opposite problem, failing to connect theological study to the pressing issues facing the church today. Contemporary evangelicalism has lost sight of the inherent connection between pastoral leadership and theology. This results in theologically anemic churches, and ecclesial anemic theologies.
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Term Sheet — Tuesday, March 1
Random Ramblings
Some very quick notes to kick off your Super Tuesday:
• Another hurdle cleared: European regulators yesterday gave their blessing to Dell's proposed $67 billion purchase of EMC Corp., less than one week after U.S. officials did the same. Next up are the Chinese, although no one seems too sure about when that ruling will come. It could even be after the planned EMC shareholder vote, which currently is slated for sometime later this spring.
• Where have all the listings gone? There is once again no IPO news this morning. No filings, no pricings, no talk of upcoming filings or pricings. The window might not be closed, but it sure does seem abandoned.
Reminds me a bit of early 2001, when one of my unfortunate job responsibilities was editing a print newsletter called The IPO Reporter. Each week we had to fill 12 pages with information on a hibernating market. Really hoping there's no one with a similar job today but, if it happens to be you, please know that it will get better. Someday. Hopefully.
• Deep debt? The high-yield credit crunch seems to be getting even worse, according to new data from Thomson Reuters. It shows that global high-yield issuance is off 75% year-to-date through last Friday, compared to being down only 71% back through Feb. 11. Moreover, the U.S.-specific figure has ticked down from -60% to -66%. The only bright spot is that there has been some global and U.S.-specific improvement in investment grade issuance.
• More transparent: Yesterday I discussed a proposed bill in California that would require public pension funds in the state to require increased disclosure of their private equity (and VC) general partners. I've written a more detailed blog post — and embedded the actual legislation — which you can read by going here.
• Recommended reading: My Fortune colleague Brian O'Keefe recently visited West Africa to investigate big chocolate's use of child labor, and has written a phenomenal (and disturbing) piece. You will not look at your impulse purchases or kid's Halloween haul the same way again. Find it here.
• Last link: Venture capitalist Mark Suster recently surveyed dozens of limited partners in VC funds, to get their sense of the market in 2016. He has shared the results exclusively with Fortune. Here you go.
• GO Scale Capital is bidding for the non-Lumileds lighting business of Royal Philips NV, according to Bloomberg. The Chinese private equity firm originally had tried to purchase Lumileds, but was blocked last month by U.S. regulators. The new deal could be valued at around $5.4 billion. Read more.
• SomaLogic Inc., a Boulder, Colo.-based protein biomarker discovery and clinical diagnostics company, has raised $60.5 million in combined equity and debt financing from Visium Healthcare Partners. Existing backers include Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Stronghold Capital, ProQuest Investments, Profundix LLC, MorrGold LLC and Quest Diagnostics Inc. www.somalogic.com
• YourMechanic, a Mountain View, Calif.-based on-demand auto mechanic service, has raised $24 million in new funding. Backers include SoftBank Capital, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Data Point Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, SAIC, Verizon Ventures, American Family Insurance, PG Ventures, Promus Ventures, and Silicon Valley Bank. www.yourmechanic.com
• Centage Corp., a Natick, Mass.-based provider of budgeting and forecasting software for small and mid-sized businesses, has raised $13.5 million in Series A funding. TVC Capital led the round, and was joined by Northgate Capital. www.centage.com
• Replay Technology, a Newark, Calif.-based provider of multi-dimensional video imaging technologies, has raised $13.5 million in Series B funding led by Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners. www.replay-technologies.com
• Stackla, a social media marketing startup with offices in Australia and San Francisco, has raised A$6.1 million in Series Afunding. Bailador Technology Investments led the round, and was joined by return backers Rampersand and Tony Faure. www.stackla.com
• Deep Optics, an Israel-based developer of electronic lens and glasses systems, has raised $4 million in Series A funding. Backers include Essilor, Atomics 14 Ventures and Saar Wilf. www.deepoptics.com
• Hungryroot, a New York-based natural food-based meal-kit delivery service, has raised $3.7 million in new funding from firms like Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lerer Hippeau Ventures and Crosslink Capital. www.hungryroot.com
• Mariana, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based B2B demand generation platform, has raised $2 million in seed funding led by Blumberg Capital. www.marianaiq.com
• Videogram (f.k.a. Cinemacraft), an online video monetization platform with offices in Japan and the U.S., has raised around $600,000 in bridge financing, according to TechCrunch. Asahi Broadcasting led the round, and was joined by return backers NTT DoCoMo Ventures, Samsung Ventures, Turner Broadcasting's Media Camp and Fierce Capital. Read more.
• Accel-KKR has agreed to acquire an equity stake in IntegriChain, a Philadelphia-based cloud software company focused on channel management for life sciences suppliers. No financial terms were disclosed. www.integrichain.com
• American Securities is in exclusive talks to acquire North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA), a Melville, N.Y.-based anesthesia management company, for nearly $1 billion (including debt), according to Reuters. The seller would be Moelis Capital Partners. Read more.
• The Carlyle Group and Vinci Partners have jointly acquired Uniasselvi, a Brazilian distance-learning company, from Brazil-listed Kroton Educational. No financial terms were disclosed. www.grupouniasselvi.com.br
• Fleur de Lis Energy LLC an Irving, Texas-based oil and gas acquisition platform sponsored by KKR, is seeking to raise upwards of $1 billion in new capital, according to LBO Wire. www.fdlenergy.com
• KKR has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Mills Fleet Farm, a Midwestern value retailer of lifestyle merchandise with a focus on "active outdoor families." No financial terms were disclosed. www.fleetfarm.com
• Tailwind Capital has acquired Stratix Corp., a Norcross, Ga.-based provider of outsourced managed mobile service solutions for global brands, from Grey Mountain Partners. No financial terms were disclosed. www.stratixcorp.com
• White Wolf Capital has acquired Stag Arms LLC, a New Britain, Conn.-based maker of sporting rifles. No financial terms were disclosed. www.stagarms.com
• No IPO news this morning.
• Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO) has agreed to acquire CliQr, a Santa Clara, Calif.-based provider of hybrid cloud migration and management solutions. The deal is valued at $260 million. CliQr has raised $38 million in VC funding, including a Series C round last summer at a post-money valuation that was shy of $100 million. Backers included Polaris Partners, Foundation Capital, Google Ventures and TransLink Capital. Read more.
• GoPro (Nasdaq: GPRO) has acquired video-editing startups Stupeflix (Paris) and Vemory (Austin, Texas) for a combined $105 million. Stupeflix had been backed by Seedcamp. Read more.
• Mobvista, a Chinese mobile ad platform, has acquired NativeX, a Sartell, Minn.-based developer of ad solutions for mobile games and apps. The deal is valued at around $24.5 million. Mobvista shareholders include Guangzhou Zuoshi Investment Management, Netease Capital, Hunan Satellite Television, Haitong Leading Capital and Shanghai Media Group. NativeX had been backed by Alta Communications and Rio Grande Investment Partners. Read more.
• The Sports Authority, a Leonard Green-backed retailer that is preparing for bankruptcy, has discussed selling stores and other various assets to rival Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), according to Bloomberg. Read more.
• Barclays (LSE: BARC) announced plans to sell its 62% stake in Barclays Africa Group over the next two to three years, ending more than a century of presence on the continent. Read more.
• Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is considering a sale process for its Asian geothermal energy assets, according to Bloomberg. The deal could generate upwards of $3 billion. Read more.
• China Life Insurance has agreed to acquire a 20% stake in China Guangfa Bank from Citigroup (NYSE: C) for around $3 billion. Read more.
• Carl Icahn has offered to acquire the 18% he doesn't already own in Michigan-based auto parts supplier Federal-Mogul (Nasdaq: FDML) for $7 per share (41% premium to prior closing price). Read more.
• Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), owner of The New York Stock Exchange, is considering a takeover bid for London Stock Exchange Group, which currently is in merger talks with Germany's Deutsche Börse. Read more.
• Toshiba Corp. (Tokyo: 6502) plans to sell its entire medical equipment business, rather than just a controlling stake, according to Reuters. The deal could be valued at around $3.5 billion, with both private equity and strategic suitors expected. Read more.
• Tribune Media Co. (NYSE: TRCO) said that it is considering an asset sale or strategic partnerships that could boost its slumping stock price. Read more.
• MTS Health Investors is raising upwards of $300 million for its fourth private equity fund, according to a regulatory filing. It already has secured more than $155 million. www.mtsinvestors.com
• Resolute Ventures is raising upwards of $50 million for its third fund, according to a regulatory filing. www.resolute.vc
• Sequoia Capital is raising its sixth China-focused fund, according to regulatory filings. www.sequoiacap.com
• Carl Eschenbach, VMWare's president and chief operating officer, is leaving to join Sequoia Capital as a partner, according to Fortune. Read more.
• Goldman Sachs has named Pete Lyon and David Ludwig as co-heads of equity capital markets in the Americas, according to Reuters. They succeed John Daly, who will become chairman of global equity capital markets. Read more.
• William Kuntz has joined private equity firm Peak Rock Capital as a principal focused on the tech and tech-enabled services sectors. He previously was a principal with Housatonic Partners. www.peakrockcapital.com
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I'm outta here for a week!
We leave early tomorrow for a week in St. Maarten. I'm really worried because the weather reports are calling for thunderstorms every day. And now there's a tropical depression way out in the Atlantic. Hopefully it doesn't turn into anything and head west toward the islands.
I'm bringing lots of books and magazines in case we have some rainy days and have to stay in. Nothing like a good book to read on vacation, although reading a good book on the beach is even better than inside a condo.
Lately, I've really been noticing my belly. I think baby is growing again. My belly is feeling very heavy today.
Since I'll be wearing a bathing suit, I tried doing a little grooming tonight in the shower. Belly really got in the way and it was impossible to do. I couldn't see that area! So I may have to enlist the hubby's help if need be. It's amazing the things that I'm finding that I'm no longer able to do because of the growing mid-section!
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Kylie Jenner Identifies As A Feminist In New Interview & It's Great To See Her Speaking Out On The Subject
Kylie Jenner is a reality TV star. She's a social media maven. She's a style icon. She's the reigning lip gloss imperator. And she is proud to be an empowered woman. In the June 2016 issue of Glamour UK, cover girl Kylie Jenner said she is a feminist. Here's what the youngest Kardashian-Jenner kid told the mag:
I do consider myself a feminist … I'm a young woman, for one thing, and I don't depend on a man or anybody else. I make my own money and start my own businesses, and I feel like I'm an inspiration for a lot of young girls who want to stand on their own.
Yes, Kylie! Keep on waving that feminist flag.
Later on in the interview, Jenner expanded on her fiscal independence:
I haven't had a dollar of my mum's money for five years … Ever since I started earning my own money, I've paid for everything: all my cars, houses, clothes, everything. I like to know exactly what's going on and I'm actually quite careful with what I spend. We all are as a family.
Say what you will about the Kardashian-Jenners (I'll start: I love them unabashedly), but that brood seems to know a thing or two about managing their ducats.
Also? Houses. As in more than one abode. At 18 years old she owns multiple homes. I know it's unhealthy to compare your own life to that of a celebrity, but holy cannoli. Don't mind me as I wistfully stare out the rental window of my rental living room in my rental apartment.
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How To: Watercolor 4 Fall Leaves!/
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So, it's totally 90 degrees here in my neck of the woods, but it is officially fall, and I'm ITCHING to bust out the riding boots and scarves and cozy oversized sweaters...I'm also itching to get my first PSL of the season because, as a former employee of Starbucks, I can appreciate it, but it has to be enjoyed on the true definition of an Autumn day.
90 degree weather ain't it.
Never fear, though! I'm bringing fall foliage to ME no matter what.
Today, I'm going to show you how to watercolor 4 different fall leaves.
The possibilities are endless for this project! Once you're a leaf pro (don't worry, by the end of this you totally will be), you can create SO MANY beautiful Fall prints to hang in your house or give as gifts....imagine it now: Watercolor Leaf Wreaths?! WATERCOLOR COFFEE CUPS WITH LEAVES SWIRLING AROUND? WHAT?! HOW CUTE.
BRB painting that right now.
Enough of me, let's get to the painting!
Here's what I used:
Watercolors (Fall Colors..specifics listed below!)
1 Round Brush
Tombow Dual Brush Pens in Brown, Tan, or Red (whatever you've got in your collection)
If no Tombows, feel free to use black ink or saturated watercolors
1 Piece of Mixed Media or Watercolor Paper
Clean Water
Paper Towel
Ceramic Dish or Palette (Optional)
I'll be using a medium size round brush (Size 6) for each leaf! My leaves are a medium-small size. If you want to make larger leaves, use a larger round brush...the instructions stay the same.
I'm pulling all my 'Fall colors' from two different watercolor palettes. On the left, I've got my favorite Winsor & Newton Watercolor Palette (Right now it's only $12 on Amazon), and on the right is my Decadent Pies Prima Set (On sale for $20).
Because I'm pulling from two palettes, I have a ceramic dish to hold my watercolors and serve as my palette for this tutorial. Totally not necessary, but I like making things as simple as pie for myself since I tend to get frustrated with watercolors really easily.
I pulled a variety of oranges, pinks, reds, yellows, green, and a brown.
*If you're new to watercolor, and you're unsure of how to pull color from a palette onto a plate, here's how you do it: Using a wet brush, I dipped my brush in the pans and 'mushed it all around' until the brush was saturated in color. Then, I put the brush on the ceramic dish until the color was transferred. It's super easy!
Off to the side, have a clean bowl or mug of water and some paper towels for blotting your brush or absorbing extra color from the paper, if needed.
*For the entire tutorial, I'm keeping my brush pretty wet because that is how you achieve these really cool textures. So, keep that in mind!
Let's jump in!
1. Tulip Poplar
The Tulip Poplar leaf is the easiest of them all, because it requires only one color: brown. Dip into your brown, then make this wide U or half-circle shape.
Finish the outline by drawing these triangular shapes on top.
Fill in the outline, then, while the leaf shape is still wet, grab some more brown (this time, dry your brush a bit with paper towel, then grab the brown---it'll be more saturated this way), and dot the saturated brown paint into the wet leaf. The color will spread, creating those awesome watercolor textures. If you need to, get some clean water in your brush and dot that onto the leaf as well, creating more texture.
This is the completed body of my leaf. We are going to add accents to it once it has dried! Until then, let's move to the next leaf.
2. Beech
For the beech leaf, I'm using 3 colors to bring it to life! First, I start with an ochre/yellow base. If you don't have a golden yellow, really any yellow will work.
Create a basic leaf shape.
While the base is still wet, dot some watery-brown and watery-green onto the leaf base and watch the colors spread! Only a hint of your yellow base should be visible. Add more yellow to some areas if you think it's necessary. This is all about playing with color....anything will look great because foliage is so unique!
This is what my beech leaf looks like so far. Once again, we'll add accents once it dries. Let's move onto the next leaf until then!
3. Cinnamon Oak
I'm upping the intricacy with each leaf, so I've posted the photos in order (L-R), with the description below the entire set. Here we go!
Begin with a golden or ochre color. The leaf base here is fairly simple, but it is curved. Draw the outline, then fill it in with the same color. Next, grab some orange or red (whichever you have), and begin dotting the orange into the leaf base while it's still wet. The color will spread!
Next, still using the orange, begin drawing the 'bumps' on the edge. Once you've completed that step, make sure the orange is nice and blended---no harsh lines here, people! Add more golden or ochre if need be.
After that, dip into your green, and dot that into the leaf as well, adding bumps to the outside. You can continue adding brown and yellow and green until your leaf resembles beautiful Autumn foliage, bumpy and textured all the way around!
While that is drying, let's move to our final leaf, THEN we get to add accents and truly bring these leaves to life!
4. Sycamore
This is my personal favorite leaf! Once again, it's a bit intricate, but nothing you can't handle. You're a leaf painting pro at this point!
For this leaf, I'm starting with a red/pink base. Begin by making a basic leaf shape, with those funky wings off to the side. All three shapes should be overlapping, creating that familiar autumn leaf shape we all know and love! Fill in the shape with the red or pink color.
Next, grab some green and begin dotting it into the top and outside edges of each side of the leaf while the base is still wet. Add funky bumps and points to the outside (similar to the Beech leaf), feathering the color out to look really natural and organic.
Here's a photo if you need a close, real-life look at the edges of the leaf.
Next, dip into your orange and dot that color into the inside of the leaf, leaving a little space on the right hand side for some more ochre. Make sure everything is blending together by adding a tiny bit of water to your brush and gently mushing everything around if need be.
Finish by adding some gold/ochre to your leaf on the right hand side, and once again, make sure everything is blended!
While that leaf is drying, let's move back to the top and finish off our leaves with accents!
To add accents to each life, I'm using the bullet nib of my Tombow Dual Brush Pens. You can use black ink, acrylic paint, or really saturated watercolor. It's totally up to you, but this was easiest for me!
I'm starting with brown to accent my Tulip Poplar.
Begin with a thin line through the middle, bringing it downward and outside the shape, creating the stem. I made my stem a little thicker at the bottom to resemble a real leaf. Your lines don't have to be perfect! Imperfection makes them look much more real in my opinion.
Finish by adding lines across the leaf, extending outward from the middle. Voila! You're done with this one.
To finish the beech leaf, I'm using a tan color. Begin the same way, drawing a line through the center, creating your stem, and then drawing the veins that extend outward from the middle. I kind of 'gently' let my lines get thinner and thinner until they disappeared. I like the effect this gave. I'm really pleased with how this one turned out!
For the Cinnamon Oak, I'm combining my brown and tan for the veins of the leaf. I began with brown, creating the middle vein, stem, and some of the veins extending outward. Then, I used the tan color to extend the veins to the outside edges, and add more in the center.
Finally, we're ready to complete our Sycamore leaf. I chose a red for this. I began with the stem, and then drew some lines extending outward, as seen above. And we're DONE!!
Let me know if you're going to try this tutorial, and what you think of it when you do? Do you want to see more 'how to' posts like this? Whatever you're thinking or need to get off your chest---do it in the comments, y'all!


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Wrap-up April – 2016
Today was my first day working my new job and man! does it feel good to be doing something useful again. Even though it was mostly my colleagues explaining things and not really working, it still feels like I accomplished something today. I'm already looking forward to the rest of my short week. (Thursday is Ascension and the firm is taking Friday off too)
But I'm here to tell you about the books I read in april.
Let's go!
Reading Lolita in Tehran – Azar Nafisi (DNF)
I started reading this book for the bookclub I joined but didn't have enough time to finish it. It turned out that other members of the bookclub either hadn't finished it or finished it but didn't like it. So I'm not upset about it and I didn't continue reading it after bookclub-night. It the comments had been really positive, I might have continued on but it got a 2/10 from our group so I put it down.
If you want to read more, you can do so here.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – J.K. Rowling *****
There isn't a lot to say here. I read the books before, but quite a while ago and am now rereading all of them in 2016. These are books that take no effort reading them at all. I fly through them and mostly pick them up when there's nothing else I feel like reading.
Like the first book, I absolutely enjoyed the reread. There are so many details I forgot. Things that were not used in the movie but that really give the story some more dept.
On to the third!! Can't wait to meet Sirius and Buckbeak again.
The Puppet Boy of Warsaw – Eva Wear ***
When I started reading this book, I was pleasantly surprised by the story. I thought it was well thought out and gave a realistic idea of the ghetto in Warsaw. But then I started to get frustrated by the writing. There was a lot of unnecessary repetition, like the writer lost track of story and forgot that she had actually used the same words only two sentences ago. It bothered me. The second part of the book felt a bit forced. So all in all not a succes for me. Hey, you win some, you lose some.. You can read my full review here.
The Summer Before The War – Helen Simonson
I asked for a proof copy of this book on Netgalley and was kindly sent one. The feeling I got from this book was a bit Downton Abbey-ish but with people like you and me, not so high up the society ladder… I liked the way the characters were written, the way a whole town was written (the characters felt life-like and I could imagine myself walking around in the town) and I would have finished this book and liked it, if I wasn't such a complete idiot.. I forgot to check the expiration date of the file and when I was about halfway through, it was closed down. So I'll have to keep an eye out for it in my library or the bookshop I usually go to.. Because I really want to know how it ends!
Because I didn't finish it, I can't give it a fair rating but I liked what I've read so far so I would recommend it. It has a bit of romance and a woman who stands up for herself with World War One as a background. So give it a read and let me know what you think.
And note to self: from now on you check the end dates in the reading files! 😉
And that's it.. not the biggest list but a list none the less. I'm not sure how much reading I'll get done in May. I guess we'll have to see how much time I'll have and how tired I'll be in the evening.
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Unguided and Guided Backcountry Hut Skiing in Southwest Montana
Thanks for a great season! It was our best yet and we are looking forward to an even better one in 2020! Please email for bookings and available dates.
Hellroaring Powder Guides offers unguided and guided backcountry skiing based out of our legendary ski hut. The Centennial Mountains feature miles of premier ski terrain on the Continental Divide with elevations over 10,000′ and an annual snowfall of 400″+.
Trips are based out of the Hellroaring Hut; a fully furnished refuge deep in the Centennial Mountains, one of the first in Montana. Accessing the hut requires an easy and scenic 7 mile snowmobile ride in addition to a mellow 2.75 mile hike/skin. (Backcountry Gear Required).
- Self-Guided and Guided trips
- Hut Capacity: 6 Skiers
- Nightly rate: $350
Hut Availability
Please email for guided pricing and current specials. A 50% deposit at booking is required to reserve dates. GREEN dates are available. PURPLE dates are reserved for Avalanche Level 1 Course, and YELLOW dates are available for single guests to sign up as part of a larger group.
Hellroaring Powder Guides is operated under special use permit with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. HPG is an equal opportunity provider.
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We've had a couple solid days within the arctic circle and we've been enjoying the slow pace of no longer traveling from point A to point B. Our luxuries include sleeping in, cooking meals, plus marveling at the enormous amounts of snow…
Monday as we traveled north we stopped at an Arctic Zoo in Ranua; how can you skip visiting the northernmost zoo in the world? Once we had bundled up appropriately we took off for our 2hr self guided tour. There were many beautiful animals and the zoo seemed to allow plenty of space for the larger animals. I'm not a huge zoo fan, but there were rescued/rehabbed animals throughout and it seemed like a well maintained property. The owls were my favorite exhibits, they are so majestic! I loved watching them just glower at us while not being even slightly disturbed. Marty has a unique whistle he would use to get their attention, several other tourist appreciated his whistle and would ask him to do it again so they could take photos. Besides the owls my other favorite animal was the wolf (though it made me sad to see them captive). They were handsome as they made their rounds through paths along their perimeter, their natural strength radiated from them. At the polar bear enclosure they were just lounging in the snow, cuddling together. We enjoyed watching them for a bit… and then I felt like I needed a Coke. Lol Finally, we headed out to finish the journey to our cabin in Sweden.
Our host Benko and Lilly (she gave us an American name because it is easier for her guest to pronounce) have been wonderful!Benko greeted us our first night at the road because we were unable to find the cabin, he showed us in and gave us a brief overview of the house. Lilly visited us yesterday and took us on a tour of the property; they have many acres, multiple homes/buildings handed down through their family. Besides the sauna in our cabin they have another larger sauna a short walk from our cabin, as well as hut by the river where you can build fires to heat/cook and be close the the outdoors to watch for northern lights– called a Kota (grill hut). She even taught us a few Swedish words! Benko's family is originally from Finland and one of the buildings (now a workout room) was his fathers that they moved from Finland to Sweden.
Our cabin is a bit older, it was Benko and Lilly's first home here on the homestead. After Benko's mother passed away they moved into the primary home and have begun renting out this one and another on the property. The cabins first floor is open concept (living room/kitchen), one bedroom, has wooden (very creaky) floors, a WC downstairs and a loft bedroom with the sauna/shower upstairs. All essentials are provided so it's very comfortable. I believe our only complaint is that after having smart TV's at the last few homes this one has basic cable, so there are only a few channels in English and the internet is weak… With only 7 hours of daylight we enjoy relaxing around the television in the evening. The cabin is also heated by a wood stove in the garage below our cabin; Lilly showed us how it worked yesterday as well her prized motorcycle. She enjoyed harassing us over our Harleys without a reverse while her Suzuki has it all; we truly enjoyed her company and getting to know her yesterday.
While relaxing most of the day yesterday we made a large pot of taco soup to keep us warm this week, heated the kettle throughout the day for hot tea or hot chocolate, read or watched movies on laptops/iPad and dozed off and on. Last night we went down to the hut by the river and built a large fire to relax around. There are beautiful reindeer pelts to sit on, moose antlers over the door that Lilly shot for food one year, and a few windows to watch for northern lights through. The Kota (grill hut) is very cozy, but we found it more difficult to keep warm than we imagined. Per Lilly's advice we started the fire several hours before we planned to sit down there, and went back and forth for a few hours stoking the fire. Benko provided lots of wood for us to burn so we kept stoking it for heat, the wood is very dry and burns quickly! The design of the hut keeps the smoke flowing out so there was not even a slight scent on you when you leave, we loved the design! While sitting around the fire staying warm we watched a downloaded move on the iPad and passed around a jug of hot chocolate. Finally our bums wore out so we headed back to the cabin around midnight. Clouds rolled in and snow had been falling for a few hours so the northern lights remained illusive.
Early this morning there was a break in the clouds and I saw very slight movement from the northern lights. Per the app and website I follow for tracking they were decently strong in our area but the clouds proved to be an issue. I stared for a while trying to make sense of what I was seeing (at 4am you're not sure if your eyes are working or not) and finally ran to wake up Marty. By then the clouds had begun shifting again and he wasn't able to to see much.
Today we are looking forward to snowshoeing and Nordic skiing around the property. They have a loop route with a moose stand we can climb for better views. Benko told us about their moose and reindeer when we first arrived and stated that they are afraid of humans and run (and that they were not like our moose in the U.S.)… after learning more from Lilly we now understand they run because she HUNTS! They also have a sweet dog who's name translates to "Cougar", she hunts with Lilly and was injured in a hunt last year. There was a 12-14in stick kicked into her by an angry mother moose after Lilly shot the smaller moose for food. After 2 different vet visits, antibiotics and 2 surgeries Cougar is now doing well and has a battle wound to prove her ferocity!
The magic of the snow is catching, Marty and Brea are beginning to see my addition and wonder to it. As the snow fell gently last night it began erasing all of our foot prints and impressions recently made on the paths. The new snow glistened in the light and made everything sparkle. You can actually see the distinct difference of each snowflake when you look closely so we all marveled at them for a bit. Brea and I each enjoyed jumping into snow drifts or off of the shoveled paths… the snow is waist deep and fluffy! Since it is so dry here the snow doesn't pack well like at home so snowballs are nonexistent and we haven't seen any snowmen. Lol
Marty & Charity


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pl-n V together
The 'cluster' group
These verbs indicate that two or more people or things move closer to each other or touch each other.
cling clump cluster gather knit rub stick cuddle up
Someone suggested coffee, as they clustered together outside the Underground in Tottenham Court Road.
Tree limbs which rub together can cause weakness through deformation, and disease infection is likely.
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Born and raised in Manitoba to a family of professionals, Derek and Janice chose to also be educated in their home province. Soon after graduating, they moved west to Vancouver to build their professional careers.
Devoted to dentistry and also fired by a passion and love for family and friends, the two siblings felt that a focused force on a friendly, professional family practice would be successful.
They decided to join forces in developing a practice in family dental care, and have been practising in Kitsilano for over 20 years. A couple of years into their practice, and after careful consideration, they set up in our current location and we've been here ever since.
Along the way we have renovated to accommodate three associate dentists (one of whom is a periodontist), resulting in shorter waits for appointments and a more complete range of services.
With CDA's, Hygienists and front desk personal, we have 13 professionals to look after your dental health needs, and help make sure your visits with us are as pleasant as possible.
A 1990 graduate of the University of Manitoba Janice came to Vancouver in 1991. She practiced for many years in Burnaby and Vancouver prior to opening Okamura Dental in May of 2005.
Other than Janice's passion for dentistry she enjoys spending time with her husband Scott, 3 children, Liam, Sachi and Kaori and her dog Piper.
Dr. Mike Conway received his DMD degree from the University of Manitoba in1991. Upon graduating he was selected to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon HonourDental Society. He went on to complete an oral surgery internship program in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1992.
Mike is a consummate student of dentistry partaking in numerous continuing education courses and study clubs. He is a proud graduate of the world-renowned Kois Center of Creative Restorative Excellence in Seattle, Washington, where he currently serves as a mentor to fellow dentists.
Dr. Conway has a special interest in implants and cosmetic dentistry as well as comprehensive oral rehabilitation. Mike has a tremendous passion for dentistry and when asked what fuels this passion, he says it is summed up by "so others may smile."
Dr. Ivana Gojic graduated from the University of Belgrade, Serbia and received her Doctor of Dental Medicine D.M.D.) degree in 2006. She moved to Vancouver in 2010 and after completing the Canadian equivalency process, conducted by National Dental Examining board of Canada, became a registered dentist in BC. Dr.Gojic is a member of College of Dental Surgeons of BC, BC Dental Association and Canadian Dental Association.
Ivana is passionate about dentistry, focused on providing gentle dental care to restore function and beautiful smiles. As a general dental practitioner, she has a special interest in endodontics, cosmetic and pediatric dentistry. Dr.Gojic participated in continuing education courses in order to keep up to date with newest treatments, materials and advances in technology.
Her number one desire is to be able to offer and provide the most advanced dental care available to each and every patient. A happy patient is her greatest reward. Dr. Gojic looks forward to meeting you and taking care of all your dental needs.
In her free time, Ivana enjoys spending time with family and friends. She loves skiing, hiking and tennis which makes Vancouver a perfect home for her and her family.
As a native Vancouverite, Jackie grew up in Kitsilano attending Trafalgar Elementary and then Prince of Wales High School. Becoming a professional was her goal so she chose UBC science and a year later, Dental Hygiene.
In 2011, Jackie graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science and sought to find a home for her demonstrated talents. Okamura Dental represented for her the very type of family practice she was looking for, and as a bonus, it is located in her childhood neighbourhood.
Although her adult clients are very comfortable with, and appreciate her, Jackie very much enjoys working with children. This positive attitude along with her focus on improving oral health with client comfort in mind, makes Jacqui an easy fit into the family practice Okamura Dental has built over the past decade plus. Jackie takes great pleasure in motivating and empowering her patients to achieve optimal oral and overall health.
When away from the practice, Jackie enjoys walking her dog Cody on the beach, snowboarding and working out, all of which works in her favour since she also loves chocolate, especially with Thomas Haas nearby.
Born and raised in Russia, Luba immigrated to Canada with her family in 2000 and invested the time to study English. Armed with her grade 12 English Degree from Vancouver Community College, and with a little encouragement from a friend who graduated from the CDA program at VCC, she decided to follow the same path into the profession of dentistry.
Finding a dental chair-side job while she waited to get into the course provided her with a good understanding of the dental office environment before going into the course. Luba performed exceptionally in her course-work leading to her graduation in 2005.
Luba worked in a couple of different dental offices to improve her skills and knowledge in order to establish a sound dental basis for her career going forward. In April 2015, Luba joined the team a Okamura Dental as assistant to Dr. Derek Okamura.


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Hmmm to say that the Sportback version of the A3 is an attractive car from all angles is somewhat of a challenge. Front on its gorgeous, from the side profile its not so great, looking at it from behind makes me think of Colleen 'I'm a reeeeal woman I am' Rooney, its all hips dips and not much personality.
However as I sit and type these words with my thoughts immortalised in print, thousands are rolling off the production line, finding homes with family guys, girls and gays. Why so? Because as small estates go, it's a brilliant motor, mainly because firstly you can't be sure till your side on whether its actually an estate or not. Secondly, inside the littlest Audi estate is just cavernous, huge loads disappear quickly (mind on the car people!) and easily, there's bucket loads of room for front and rear seat passengers. Then throw into the mix any of Audi's phenomenal engines and hey presto - instant greatness is created.
Without a shadow of a doubt the S3 derivative is the much beefier and better looking sibling of the range, a beautiful looking beast of a motor with a 2.0L Turbo charged FSI heart beating under the bonnet giving it performance that's second to none in its class. I however decided (mainly because the S3 Sportback wasn't available) to test the 1.8L TFSI SE version. As the SE line is one grade higher the entry level model of the range I thought it might be nice to see just what you get for £18,670 OTR. As always Audi doesn't disappoint when it comes to performance or standard equipment, lavishing plenty of electric gadgets and gizmo's throughout the car. Performance was outstanding with 0-62mph being taken care of quicker than Cardiff Mardi Gras (it's on, it's off, it's on again, it's definitely off) and with a lot less fuss.
Fuel economy was good, I was getting around 38mpg, which is more than adequate for a mid range petrol estate. Ride quality is good with the suspension soaking up lumps and bumps in the road, it still maintains a fairly sporty ride and remains calm and composed until heavy cornering at speed and twisting country roads really showcase just how good the overall handling is.
Overall I really enjoyed driving the A3 Sportback, when it comes to estates few (if any) do it better than Audi.


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Photo by Dylan Evans
The Bunker Project | Lisa Wilson and Nathan Sibthorpe
A creative development exploring the physical threat of virtual alarm.
We are reminded of our frailty in a world where utter destruction is not only possible, it is threatened offhandedly in a tweet. Where do we find refuge amidst the potential chaos? How do we construct the illusion of safety in a climate of fear? And when do we begin to believe the panic online?
The Bunker Project' is the first stage development of a new performance work by choreographer Lisa Wilson and audio-visual artist Nathan Sibthorpe. Collaborators on the critically successful Wireless in 2017, Lisa and Nathan will use dance and interactive video art to explore the physical threat of virtual alarm.
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | 4.00pm
A conversation and sharing of ideas of Lisa and Nathan's new work in development
The Warehouse Space, Metro Arts
Co-Director/Choreographer: Lisa Wilson
Co-Director/Video Artist/Dramaturg: Nathan Sibthorpe
Composer: Guy Webster
Performers: Michelle Barnett and Jayden Grogan
Producer: Metro Arts
Lisa Wilson | Co-Director/Choreographer
Lisa Wilson is an award winning artist with an international career as director, choreographer, producer, performer, educator and mentor. Lisa's choreographic credits range form critically acclaimed full-length independent works, to works for - Sydney Dance Company, The Australian Ballet Company, Queensland Ballet, Expressions Dance Company, Opera Queensland, Dance North, Queensland Theatre Company, The Place Theatre 'Resolution!' (UK), to name a few. As a performer and choreographer Lisa has collaborated and performed for prominent choreographers and companies throughout Australia and the United Kingdom, appearing in prestigious venues and Arts Festivals worldwide. Lisa has initiated programs such as Elevate, a pre-professional/emerging artist transition program, she lectures on faculty at QUT Dance, has been a peer assessor for The Australia Council for the Arts, and was awarded the Hephzibah Tintner Choreographic Fellowship in 2011.
Nathan Sibthorpe | Co-Director/Video Artist/Dramaturg:
Nathan Sibthorpe is a contemporary performance-maker and AV Designer. He was previously Queensland Theatre Company's Geek-In-Residence in 2012-14; the Festival Director of Short+Sweet Queensland from 2013-16; the Creative Director of Markwell Presents Cinematic Theatre Company from 2016-18; and an Australia Council JUMP artist in 2012. Nathan is currently the Director of Counterpilot Transmedia Performance Collective, and a member of the Matilda Awards judging committee. Recent projects include Crunch Time (Next Wave 2018 & Metro Arts); Spectate (Metro Arts, 2017); and I've Been Meaning to Ask You (The Good Room & Brisbane Festival, 2018). Nathan teaches performance studies at QUT, where he holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with distinction, and a Masters Degree (practice-led research) in contemporary performance.


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The Power of the Cross
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
- What do you make of the phrase in 1 Corinthians 1:18 "us who are being saved"? How would you explain this to someone?
- What are some ways that verse 19 might be true – that God "will destroy the wisdom of the wise"?
- We sang and studied the power of the cross on Sunday. How can this power be evident in your life this week?
- Look ahead to our next study in 1 Corinthians 1:26-31.


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We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) is a national movement designed to give parents, caregivers, and entire communities a way to help children 8 to 13 years old stay at a healthy weight.
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Meet Charlie
Britne & Jared Jackson recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary in Winder, Georgia. The newlywed couple was shocked to find out about halfway through Britne's pregnancy that their first baby would struggle with CDH. They prepared themselves for the worst, but stayed hopeful.
On April 9th Britne gave birth at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. The Jacksons named their first born son Charlie. Charlie underwent surgery just three days after birth to repair his hole and lung issues. So far, everything is looking good in his recovery and the Jacksons feel they are now able to breathe a sigh of relief.
This journey has included a lot of firsts for the Jacksons, but they are determined to remain optimistic and focused on a healthy long-term future with Charlie. While Fore Hadley is glad to support the family with financial resources, we also believe that hope is one of the most powerful resources, and most importantly, an unlimited one.
About the Fore Hadley Angels in the NICU Fund
Support and proceeds for the Fore Hadley Angels in the NICU Fund will go towards assisting current and future families like Charlie's, by providing financial contributions to assist families with the costs associated with extended, long distance travel and living arrangements. Costs that are often a must to ensure the proper specialty care for CDH babies.


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Big Sis/
I was five when my sister was born - excited for a little baby but maybe a little jealous of all the cooing over her. At the hospital, my dad gave me a necklace with a little charm on it - a special present because I was a big sister now. I got a lot of those gifts over the next few weeks as kind and caring adults tried to let me know that I was still just as special as before. While I have heard reports that I bit my sister's leg in a fit of jealousy within a week or so of her birth, nevertheless - I loved her, and I loved being a big sister immensely. She is one of my dearest friends. And perhaps it was just a love nibble.
My friend C gave birth to a gorgeous baby boy last week, and I made her 3-year-old daughter this little shirt to celebrate her exciting new status as a big sister.
I bought some cute iron-on letters from Michaels, a pink shirt from Target, and I got to ironing.
The shirt turned out beautifully, and I hope she'll enjoy being a big sister as much as I have.


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NRA Refuse To Be A Victim
NRA Home Firearm Safety
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Private Lessons
Texas School Safety Certification
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Eddie Eagle - Young Children
Children s Firearm Education
NRA Range Safety Officer Course
How to Carry Everyday
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FAST Handgun
Defensive Handgun 1
Defensive Shotgun 1
Defensive Rifle 1
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NRA Basic Instructor Training - BIT
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NRA Pistol Phase 2
This phase of the course is to be completed after the student completes the e-learning phase of the course.
More Detail: Phase II of the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course is instructor led and reinforces and applies the skills students have already learned in the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting e-learning. In this course, students will complete exercises and meet required shooting qualifications in order to achieve certification
The exercises will consist of: determining dominant eye, NRA rules for safe gun-handling, range safety rules and commands, proper one and two-handed grip for Semi-automatic and Revolver, the five fundamentals of pistol shooting, shooting positions, pistol and revolver operations, firing exercises, and the safe cleaning of a gun.
All exercises, including live fire, must meet minimum requirements in order to receive the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course certification
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A Girls Guide to Her Pistol
A concierge service for ladies by a female NRA Instructor and Chief Range Safety Officer. You will be guided in a personal and private journey from buying a gun to shooting on the range and includes license to carry course in Texas.
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Texas CHL & LTC
The Texas Concealed This course is not a "how-to-shoot" class. It is expected that the student has already achieved a minimum safe level of proficiency with their handgun, including loading, unloading, slide or cylinder manipulation, proper use of safety devices, and operational controls. During the proficiency test, students will be expected to be safe while handling their firearms which are part of the test. Students who cannot meet these standards will fail the proficiency test and will need to retest at later date. Prospective students who have little handgun experience are encouraged to visit the range prior to class and take a 20 Minute Training Class or schedule an Introduction to Handguns 2-1/2 hour personal instruction class.
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How to Carry, Holsters & More
Getting your License to Carry permit is just the beginning. The next step is learning how to carry everyday doing everyday life. This class gives hands on experience from a ladies perspective on how to carry, what's out there, where to find quality items. This class is designed to help dress concealing your firearm and feeling confident and safe in doing so everyday in all seasons.
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A person new to the use of a firearm for personal defense typically has a broad range of questions and is faced with learning a number of skills that are critical in the safe use of a firearm – in this case a handgun. F.A.S.T Handgun is specifically designed to provide a person new to handguns the opportunity to gain that knowledge and learn the basics of operation, cleaning and maintenance, safety and much more in a convenient 4 hour course.
Eddie Eagle - Young Children Education
Eddie and his wing team are on a mission tom help teach Pre-K - 4 grade what to do if they ever come across a gun. (Stop, Don't touch, Run Away, Tell a Grown up) Its a good way to introduce and talk to young children about guns and gun safety. Once they know and understand guns young kids will respect the gun and it take away the mystery.
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Teaches strategies people can integrate into their everyday lives to avoid becoming a victim of crime.
A complete seminar may last as long as four or five hours and include the entire lesson plan, but a modified seminar may be as short as one or two hours and cover topics that best suit the needs of a particular audience. This is not a firearms instruction course, and does not include instruction in physical combat self-defense. Seminars teach common weaknesses that criminals may take advantage of, and a variety of corrective measures that are practical, inexpensive and easy to follow. The seminar includes classroom instruction on criminal psychology, automobile crimes; cyber safety, home security, and a variety of crime prevention strategies including carjack avoidance techniques, use of personal safety devices, and more. Students receive the Refuse To Be A Victim® student handbook, NRA Refuse To Be A Victim® brochure, NRA Become A Refuse To Be A Victim® Instructor Brochure, Refuse To Be A Victim® Firearms Supplement, and a course completion certificate.
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Regardless of your current skill level as a pistol shooter – beginner through expert – we can improve your shooting skills. We emphasize fundamentals including position, stance, grip, sight picture, trigger squeeze and follow through. If you are in the market for a gun, we can analyze your needs/abilities and can help you with gun selection. Private shooting lessons can be tailored to improve your skills and knowledge according to your goals. This is for one on one or corporate groups.
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Would your children know what to do when visiting a friend's house that may have a firearm? Do your children know and understand firearms responsibility and safety? We have experienced female instructors that are mothers who understand the amount of patience, guidance, and information that is needed to instruct this class. Take their curiosity out of firearms, and allow your children to start learning now, while at an early age, that shooting is a privilege, a safe recreational sport, a tool to potentially defend, or a means to hunt food.
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At your Home or Business Texas LTC
This class is the same as the Texas LTC but offered to small groups or individuals in your home. You must be preapproved by senior instructors and pricing will be available as a flat quote. This class is offered anywhere in the state of Texas. Please contact us to determine if available.
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This is a one day course to develop NRA Range Safety Officers who possess the skills, knowledge and proper attitude to safely over see shooting activities on a range. Its a 9 hour course. It consists of classroom time and practical exercises conducted on a range.
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A couple of months ago now, I had the pleasure of running my first social media evening for North Devon Natural Health - a group complimentary health practitioners - who live, you guessed it, in the North Devon area.
If you ever need a life coach, reflexologist, Bowen therapist or image consultant then I can certainly recommend this bunch of interesting women who were patient enough to sit through a two hour session all about the next steps to take in social media.
Everyone who came along was already up to speed on the potential of social media, and had their accounts set up, but the next step was how to use them correctly. It's all very well and good to have a Facebook Page, Twitter account and the rest, but if you're not using them properly, you might as well be talking to a brick wall.
What did we do?
With so many potential topics to cover, the evening was split into four sections. Parts 1, 2 and 3 covered the big three- Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Part 4 was looking at how to tie everything together and how to come up with ideas for content.
Finding great content to post can always be a challenge, especially when you're bored, tired or busy - or a combination of all three so we covered some ways to get around this.
In typical fashion we ended the evening with a Q&A session which led to some further discussions ranging from where to find images to include in posts, QR codes, and how to tell people you're actually on Facebook or Twitter.
I'm hoping to run a few more similar evenings if I can get enough people interested so will keep you posted as to how they go.


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Saturday tours are a fascinating introduction to Brussels and its diversity. Our guides offer you a perfect mix between Brussels highlights such as the Marolles, the Fish Market, the Courthouse and less obvious places that will give you a surprising view of the city. We put the bicycles aside at the halfway point to take a small break in a cosy bar or on one of the many terraces. And who knows, maybe we will even have an unexpected encounter with a Brusseleir!
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Bring old school back! This American Authority 2016-19 Camaro rear window louver installs easily in under 30 minutes out of the box.
The louvers have a matte black painted finish but are still intended to be painted as desired.
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Belle, Belle, where are you?
By Jo Alex
Genre: Young Readers (Toddler, Preschool)
The story is about a little boy who comes home one day and is looking for his best friend, his dog, Belle. He cannot find her. He searches for her in various parts of the house. Halfway through the story, he is beginning to wonder if Belle is lost, but he doesn't give up. His worry grows as he continues searching for her. What happened to Belle? You have to read to find out if he finds her or not. May be you can help him look for Belle?
Jo Alex Bio:
Jo Alex is a resident of Seattle, and was inspired to move here years ago after seeing a magnificent view of Mount Rainier. She draws inspiration for her writing from many sources, by her travels, and also the many memories of her dog Belle. An avid Northwest foodie, she loves the eclectic restaurants of the Northwest.
Belle, Belle, where are you? is her first Apple iBook and she is excited to introduce it to children. It is only available for the Apple iPad and purchasable on the Apple iBookstore, and this is because Apple's special iBook format allows for sounds and clickpoints to be added to the book.
Free coloring printables: http://joalexbooks.com/blog/
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Apple iBookstore link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/belle-belle-where-are-you/id905161357?mt=11&uo=4
Belle, Belle, where are you? You are not beside your favorite table. Belle, Belle, where are you? You are not behind the big red couch, where you like to take naps. Belle, Belle, where are you?


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MINI loves rolling out new, limited edition versions of their iconic MINI Cooper Hatchback. It seems completely sensible that MINI would extend this fun to other vehicles in the lineup, which is exactly what they will do this spring with the MINI Cooper Convertible Highgate.
Named after an upscale London suburb, the Highgate follows in the example set by the MINI Baker Street and Bayswater editions, two models created in honor of the 2012 Olympics in London that also share their names with popular London locales. The MINI Cooper Convertible Highgate trim package makes its impression with eye-catching cosmetic upgrades sure to dazzle fans of the original drop top MINI.
The Highgate's exterior features its own Iced Chocolate Metallic paint, offset by two brown and black hood stripes and a brown soft top. As to be expected, MINI has added two small Highgate badges to the vehicle's front fenders and new seventeen-inch Double Cross wheels to finish the new look.
On the inside, Dark Truffle leather seats with light blue piping provide the perfect complement to the vehicle's paint job. The rest of the Highgate's interior stays true to the high-class character of the suburb it was named after – brushed allow trim pieces, stainless steel pedals and Highgate logos on the floor mats all contribute to a feeling of quality.
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Recently, QATAR Airways announced their newest perk: jet lag–resistant aircrafts. The A350-1000 aircraft has new comfortable features for first and business class, but the bigger news is what's hitting economy passengers: revolutionary jet lag–fighting flight features.
The A350-1000 offers enhanced levels of passenger comfort, thanks to the lowest twin-engine noise level on any aircraft, advanced air-conditioning technology and full LED mood lighting to adjust circadian rhythm.
Recently, NASA also announced new sleep-mask technology, giving passengers the sense of a full-night's sleep during shorter nap times.
As scientists try to break down the barriers between humans and sleep deprivation, understanding the body's needs and how to battle jet lag will lead to more productive business trips—or even more time spent sight-seeing on your next international excursion.
What is jet lag?
Jet lag is a series of symptoms that occur when your internal body rhythm is disrupted. We all have built-in timers that tell us when to sleep, eat, etc. A small group of cells called the suprachiasmatic nucleus, or SCN, let us know when to sleep and wake up; they also aid in regulating hunger, mood and blood pressure.
One of the main signals these cells use is light, which helps to rest the clock every day as the sun rises and sets.
According to researchers at NASA, it takes about a day for your body to shift one time zone. Imagine traveling halfway across the world—that's several days of resetting to catch up on.
Jet lag essentially comes from a process of "breaks" in the body. Since we're regulated by the sun, human bodies have developed an SIK1 gene that "breaks" certain processes even when it's light out. For example, when we see artificial light or moonlight. Without these genes, we'd have erratic body clocks. Instead, the SIK1 gene aims to preserve the stability of our internal clock and keep us on our usual schedule, negating sun and slowing down our process for adjusting to new time zones.
Jet Lag and the Body
If you're a frequent traveler, you probably don't appreciate jet lag because it lessens productivity. But it can also lead to negative health effects.
Common side effects are fatigue, confusion and lack of awareness. Jet lag can disrupt your genes, throwing them off their normal rhythms, and reduce neuron growth in the brain, decreasing memory and learning ability.
How to Beat It
Adjust your schedule before you leave. First, it's easiest to adjust when going from east to west because your body clock can be delayed by going to bed later rather than forcing yourself to sleep earlier. Experts suggest, no matter which direction you're traveling, that several days before your trip you go to bed and wake up an hour earlier each day. Take melatonin in the afternoon if you need assistance falling asleep. In the morning, find a bright light of any kind to sit under for a bit while your body is waking up.
Control your light exposure. A study by NASA suggests that consciously manipulating your exposure to light over time will help with jet lag, but not to do it all at once. To help your body clock reset in a new time zone, it's important to seek out and avoid light at the right times of day. If you're traveling east, you'll want to advance your body clock, so seeking morning light and avoiding late afternoon light will help. If you're traveling west, do the exact opposite.
Take melatonin. Talk to a doctor first if introducing a pill into your routine makes you uneasy. However, one study found that a dose of five milligrams of melatonin in the early evening helped participants adjust to new time zones faster.
Stay on home time. If your trip is short, and you aren't traveling over more than three time zones, you're better off not adjusting. If your trip is three days or less, it's barely enough time to adjust and it might not even be worth the effort.


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Like other Vertu products, Vertu Aster is handmade in England. The side rails, back plate, pillow and sound bar is made of hardened Grade 5 Titanium. The raw material normally found in spacecraft and sport cars and it is twice as strong as stainless steel with half of its weight. The screen is made of solid sapphire crystal, the second toughest raw material after diamond. Therefore, it will not be easily scratched. There are a few options for the back part. You can choose from Calf Leather (Onyx, Lagoon, and Blush), Karung snake sking (Caviar, Tangerine, and Raspberry) and Cognac Ostrich. While the lower part of the mobile phone is made of laser-blasted, hardened black PVD titanium for strength and stunning appearance.
The device comes with 4.7 inch screen size with 1080p resolution. On top of that it is surrounded by Dolby Digital Plus tuning. The main rear camera is a 13MP Hasselblad-tuned shooter with dual-LED flash while the front camera is a 2.1MP. Both cameras are guarded with sapphire.
Vertu Aster runs on Snapdragon 801 chipset processor, 64GB of built-in storage and Android 4.4 KitKat. It supports 19-band LTE (Cat.4), noise-cancellation and aptX for Bluetooth audio streaming as well as NFC. The battery is as of 2,250mAh and supports Qi wireless charging. It is 11.2mm thick and weighs 193 grams.
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Follow God's process for growth and learn how you can benefit from life's challenging experiences with this book by bestselling inspirational author T.D. Jakes.
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In his most personal offering yet, Bishop Jakes tells crushing stories from his own journey-the painful experience of learning his young teenage daughter was pregnant, the agony of watching his mother succumb to Alzheimer's, and the shock and helplessness he felt when his son had a heart attack.
Bishop Jakes wants to encourage you that God uses difficult, crushing experiences to prepare you for unexpected blessings. If you are faithful through suffering, you will be surprised by God's joy, comforted by His peace, and fulfilled with His purpose.
will inspire you to have hope, even in your most difficult moments. If you trust in God and lean on Him during setbacks, He will lead you through.
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AHA Member Access to the History Compass Extended to October 31
The AHA is pleased to announce that free access to the History Compass will continue until October 31, 2008. After that, members who wish to continue using the History Compass will be asked to pay a nominal fee. Access to the journal is via the AHA member services section. The journal features more than 100 new articles per year. It is dedicated to publishing "peer-reviewed survey articles of the most important research and current thinking from across the entire discipline." To gain free access to the History Compass, please login to member services and click on the link to History Compass.
More information about the journal is available at the March 19th AHA blog post, Free Access to History Compass for AHA Members, and at the Blackwell Compass site.
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Most of us are instinctively pill happy, more worryingly, our doctors are, too: Increasingly, evidence suggests that, for many medical problems diet and lifestyle can work as well as, if not better than, medication.
Revitalising foods and lifestyle choices can promote vibrant health and reduce stress.
"When diet is wrong medicine is of no use. When diet is good medicine is of no need"
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Life Infinite: Works by 30 Korean American Artists
Exhibition Opening Event:
Wednesday, Jan. 11 @ 6:00 pm
On View: Jan 11-26
Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.
2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Join us for the opening of Life Infinite, a group exhibition featuring evocative works by 30 Korean American artists who represent the great diversity of Korean diaspora experiences in America, opening Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. Working across a wide array of mediums and styles, each artist selected signature works that express their inner spiritual development based on the infinite inspiration of nature and life. The diverse collection that comprises Life Infinite includes East Asian traditional painting, contemporary visual art, calligraphy, metal craft, and sculpture.
This special exhibition also commemorates Korean American Day on January 13, designated by the U.S. Congress as an annual recognition of the contributions to American society and culture by Korean Americans for more than a century.


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Delaware State Police detectives this week charged a 53-year-old Dagsboro man who is a registered sex offender in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl at the residence of mutual friends.
Police said the teenage victim was visiting at the residence of an acquaintance in Dagsboro on Feb. 9 when she was approached by Leroy N. Satchell, 53, of Dagsboro, who began to make inappropriate comments toward her. According to police, Satchell and the victim both have mutual acquaintances who reside at the residence. Satchell then is alleged to have initiated inappropriate contact with the victim that led to the criminal investigation.
Delaware State Police on Thursday, Feb. 10, charged Satchell – who has been registered as a Tier II Sex Offender in the State of Delaware since August of 2000 – with Rape First Degree, Attempted Rape First Degree and Sex Offender/Unlawful Sexual Conduct Against a Child. Satchell was held in Sussex Correctional Institute on $150,000 secured bond.
Satchell has been registered as a Tier II Sex Offender in the State of Delaware since August of 2000.


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There is more to people who live a nocturnal lifestyle than we might think. Find out what advantages they have, how you can use it to your benefit, and if it has anything to do with genetics.
Why is it that some people spring out of bed with no trouble each morning, while others complain about getting up early is the hardest part of the day? Is it just the way we are? Is it a conditioned habit? Or could it be something else? Something more? Most of us know about the early morning battle. That it's often to do with a lack of sleep than a real penchant for nocturnality. But there are, however, others who seem more naturally inclined to the 'night owl' lifestyle. While an inclination to be awake late at night can certainly have its pitfalls; it can also prove to have many advantages. In fact, while some may oppose the nocturnal lifestyle research suggests there are a number of benefits. In this article, we'll uncover the hidden benefits, as-well-as drawbacks, and explore some of the arguments surrounding the night owl lifestyle.
The Nocturnal AdvantageNight owls may suffer somewhat when required to break from their preferred nocturnal schedules, but they do have some advantages. Nocturnal people, for instance, have the innate ability to cope better with changes in their schedule. In fact, studies have shown that nocturnal individuals are more likely able to function on less sleep. Whereas, an early bird may find it difficult to stay up late—even for a one-off occasion. Nocturnal individuals also tend to be better at maintaining concentration for longer periods throughout the day. In other words, generally, it takes longer for Nocturnals to become fatigued, many hours after waking than their early-rising counterparts.
The DownsideIt's not all good news, unfortunately. In an article published on The University of Berkeley News, based on a study of students, Yasmin Anwar states, "Teenagers who go to bed late during the school year are more prone to academic and emotional difficulties in the long run." Of course, this is in large part due to modern society on the whole calling for people to be awake at the same time. It's therefore, normal for most schools and businesses to operate on similar schedules. So, from an operational point of view, this makes sense. Generally, this means everyone can rely on working together—particulary at certain times of the day. How does this affect nocturnally inclined students and employees who need to be up early in the morning? Well, it means they're likely going to find it difficult to perform well if they're going to sleep after midnight.
Are Nocturnal People More Intelligent?The notion of whether or not night owls are generally 'smarter' than everyone else is one of the modern debates surrounding the habits of nocturnal people. Some studies and publications have made the sweeping statement that nocturnal people are more intelligent and have a higher IQ than their diurnal (day-rising) counterparts. While there's little evidence to prove this, research such as The 'Savanna-IQ Interaction Hypothesis' and anecdotes alike, "predict that more intelligent individuals are more likely to be nocturnal than less intelligent individuals"
Why Might this Be?The cause may stem from late-rising individuals who prefer to pursue careers with more flexibility. Some people, for instance, such as musicians, writers, and entrepreneurs, tend to live a nocturnal kind of lifestyle to carry out their work. Supporting this theory, research published in the Journal Personality and Individual Differences have put forward the idea that those who are naturally inclined to nocturnal habits tend to be more open to new and novel experiences. They also suggest that nocturnal people tend to have inquisitive minds which often breed deeper thought. Although more empirical work is required to test the hypothesis, this could be good news if you live a nocturnal lifestyle.
Is Being Nocturnal Genetic?Many health professionals theorize that such nocturnal preferences are mostly genetic. A look back into human history provides some understanding. For instance, in less forgiving times, when day-to-day survival was the primary concern for cave-dwelling humans living alongside fearsome beasts, it made sense for there to be a mixture of night owls and early birds. If for example, everyone were asleep at the same time, then no one would be awake to keep watch over settlements, belongings, and each other during the night. Edward Claro Mader also makes a good point in a Quora post about nocturnals and genetics. Edward states that, if we look closely at clock genes and extrinsic factors, "it is the complex interplay between nature and nurture that will ultimately determine whether one ends up as a night owl, as an early bird."
See also: 7 Strategies on How to Become an Early Riser.