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Senior Centers in Hagerman NM
Are you a caregiver and looking for a helping hand to provide good quality care and support to your elderly loved one? Are you a retiree and prefer spending your time serving the community instead of sitting idle at your home?
A senior center in Hagerman is indeed the best place to make the most of the golden years of your life and socialize with other senior citizens. Senior Centers promote healthy aging and well-being of senior citizens by involving them in recreational and social activities. It also gives caregivers the much-needed break from their hectic routine.
If you are looking for a senior center in Hagerman, you have come to the right place. Seniorcenter.us has an extensive database of senior centers located in Hagerman. Find a senior center in Hagerman and provide your older loved ones an opportunity to get out of the house and receive social and mental stimulation.
Hagerman Senior Center
The purpose of Chaves County J.O.Y. Centers is to improve the quality of life for the senior citizens by providing services at four Senior Citizens Centers located in Chaves County. Services provided include congregate and home delivered meals, transportation, housekeeping assistance, adult day care


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There is many different ways to play this game - I think the key ingredients are using a decent vortex and allowing some tackling.
It basically works like ultimate frisbee if you've ever played that before, if not, I'll explain.
Mark out a field on an oval with 2 goals, 1 at either end. The goals need to be squares. If a team catches the vortex while standing in their goal, a point is scored. Before this can happen you can add in a rule which forces the team to share the vortex around to 5 people, this makes the game more interesting.
The tackling rules will depend on your youth group, so I'll leave that up to you to decide.
On the field, if a player catches the vortex correctly it's like netball and no one can tackle them. Players may stand in front of them and defend them. If the vortex is dropped on the ground, it is a free for all and anyone can get it. Ball ups can be used if it's not going anywhere.
Submitted by Joel on 25 Sep 2007 12:00:00Has this game been helpful?

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Luxury interior stylist, Devyani Singh lets us in on her favourite home décor stores and secret shopping addresses
She's known for her take on bespoke designs. And even if she picked a piece from a store, trust her to fashion something exclusive and striking out of it. Interior designer, Devyani Singh of The Kotri is known for her eye for detail and keen sense of design. So we thought who better than her to help us unravel the best-kept secrets of home décor. Here's here list of go-to shopping destinations…
Flea markets: Porte de Vanves and Saint Ouen flea markets in Paris, Bermondsey Antiques Market and Camden Passage market in London and Lewes flea market in East Sussex.
Furniture: You can always find something interesting at MG Road in Gurgaon, Chor Bazaar in Mumbai and antiques dealers in Kolkata. I also like the products from Bo Concept, Nina Cambell, Vimercati, Limón, Baro and Scarlet Splendour.
Fabrics: Chandni Chowk and HP Singh, New Delhi are great for fabrics. I love floral prints from Designers Guild, hand-block prints from Sanganer near Jaipur, and brocades and silks from Benaras.
Soft furnishings: Jaipur Rugs and Art Age, Jaipur for carpets; The French Bedroom Co, Chez M'lain, Good Earth, Zoffany, Thahryamal Balchand, Vajor, and AA Living for bedding and cushion covers.
Wallpaper: I like Cole and Son, Cottons & Satins by Mala, Osbourne & Little, Harlequin, Sabyasachi Collection by Nilaya for Asian Paints, and The Palace Collection.
Tiles: I like Marmo Home in New Delhi, Neerja International in Jaipur for blue pottery tiles and Door Knobs and Sahara Designs for Moroccan tiles.
Bathroom and kitchen: Keha Casa in Bengaluru for their bathtubs and surfaces collection, SieMatic for kitchen designs, and the bathroom and kitchen concepts from Vipp.
Lights: The lights-market in Firozabad and Khan Market in New Delhi have great finds. I love The Purple Turtles, Mother Gone Mad Design Studio and the massive collection on Murano.
Dinnerware: L'objet and Ralph Lauren Home for flatware and Miss India, Jaipur for silverware. For crockery, my personal favourite are the collections from Wedgwood; Frazer and Haws for bar and tea-sets, Alberto Pinto for porcelain tableware, Gien personalised monogram crockery, Elvy in New Delhi and thedecorkart.com for unique finds.


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India Kager: Cops empty 30 rounds into car Navy vet was in along with her 4-month-old son
India Kager of College Park, Maryland was a 28-year-old mother of two who had served her country faithfully in the armed forces. In the military, service members learn when to shoot and how to shoot. So it is highly ironic that Kager would lose her life at the hands of officers who have come under scrutiny for shooting her when they didn't have to.
In fact, Kager was not the intended target on that fateful night outside a 7-Eleven in Virginia Beach, Virginia, according to Virginia Beach police, when four officers fired 30 rounds into a vehicle she was riding in with a man named Angelo Perry. And while the Angelo means angel, we are sure that Angelo was no angel. In fact law enforcement painted him as a career-long criminal and hitman. Perry, the father of the couple's four-month-old son, was behind the wheel, when officers approached and a gun fight occurred. The baby, Roman, was not hit, fortunately. Kager was fatally shot, as was Perry.
Officers are adamant that Perry was poised to commit a violent crime if officers hadn't have approached him that Saturday night, September 5, 2015. Police say it was Perry who fired first at them, and a bullet grazed one of the officers, according to the police officers' version of events
Police video of the shooting shows officers running up to Perry's car and shooting. They say it fired four rounds, but from officers' disposition it is unlikely that they would expose themselves so closely to a car that has a gunman firing rounds at them.
Unfortunately this incident has no testimony from a neutral witness, other than what local media have been able to cull together.
"First there was a pop several problems and several pop pops right after that," Christian Patchin, who happened to be in proximity to the shooting, told WTKR. "My girlfriend asked me if they were having fireworks at the amphitheater. I said no that's not fireworks."
"He was a person of interest in a homicide case. And we did know that he was armed — we knew that he was heavily armed. We did have credible information that he was going to commit a violent act in our city," Virginia Beach Police Chief Jim Cerver told reporters, speaking of Perry.
Kager's mother, Gina N. Best, a mortgage broker from Columbia, Marlyand, disputes the officers' narrative and questions why cops had to move on Perry while he was with Kager and their child.
"It was very clear to me that India was not part of the police investigation based on the responses I got from police. She had nothing to do with it. She was totally innocent," Best told the Washington Post. "Did they find any weapons on India? Did she pose a threat? Why did [police] shoot into a car with a baby and woman who had nothing to do with their investigation?"
Police have said that they didn't know the child was in the backseat, but critics claim that they should have at least seen that Kager was in the front seat. That latter question is something that Virginia Beach police have never sufficiently answered.
"It was accidental. It was not intended, but they were right on top of each other as [Perry] was firing his weapon at the officers," Cervera said, according to WTKR-TV.
The officers were cleared in March 2016 in the shooting according to findings released by the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, which said that Perry was responsible for the additional death of Kager. The findings shocked many civil rights advocates and those who monitor police shootings.
"It was Mr. Perry who chose to change the circumstances that night when he opened fired at police," Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney Colin Stolle told reporters, according to WAVY-TV.
But Kager's case has galvanized efforts to watch police officers more closely in the community. The shooting also helped usher in police reforms, such as cameras which must be worn by the officers when making an arrest.
Kager's mother continues to fight for justice for her daughter, and the two kids she has left behind.


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We teamed up with our friends over at Taylor Herring and created a series of CGIs for them depicting how we may live in the future – up to 100 years' from now. The CGIs were the centrepiece for their multi-platform campaign created for Samsung to help build fame and awareness for their SmartThings around their UK launch
Taylor Herring's Creative:
"The product SmartThings allows people to remotely control elements within their homes, such as switching on lights, turning up the thermostat or unlocking the backdoor, all via a simple app on their phones – a lifestyle innovation which would have been considered inconceivable for most of us 25 years ago.
As the product represented the dawn of 'futuristic living' today in the here and now, we decided to root our creative in a report looking at how we may live in the future – up to 100 years' from now." Taylor Herring
The Result:
The news story and pictures were widely distributed to media and was picked up by publications including The Metro, The Mirror, The Sun, The Star, The Express, The Independent, The Daily Record, as well as 3 pieces on the MailOnline and other popular sites such as AOL, BT and ITV.
100+ pieces of coverage across print, online and broadcast media – including 7 x national print and 12 broadcast interviews including Sky Sunrise and BBC World Service.


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Tertemiz, Neşe (Isik), Assist. Prof. Dr. Born in 1960. She got her pre-BA from Ankara Institute of Education, Department of Primary Education in 1979, her BA from Hacettepe University, Department of Educational Science in 1983, her MA in Curriculum Development and Instruction from Hacettepe University in 1986, and got her PhD in Primary School Curriculum and Instruction from Hacettepe University in 1994. In her professional life she worked 5 years as primary school teacher, 10 years as vice-principal in TED Ankara Private School and 2 years as a curriculum expert, and since 1995 she has been working as an Assist. Prof. Dr. at Gazi University in the Department of Primary Education, Faculty of Education. She had participated in Basic Education Pilot Project: Permanent Teacher Training (1997) in collaboration with UNICEF – World Bank – Ministry of Education, Primary School Supervisors Active Learning and Teaching Strategies (2000), Program 2 Project 2.1. Children Friendly Learning Environments (22–25 February 2000) and 2001–2005 T.R. Government and UNICEF National Curriculum Preparation Meeting. She has lots of articles, proceedings and chapters in books about primary education curriculum and instruction.
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Investigating preservice Teachers' University teaching beliefs (17.Nr.)
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On May 2, 2016, Liberty City Council Ward 2 Member Lisa Hunter submitted her resignation from Liberty City Council. In accordance with SC Code of Laws 7-13-190 (E) and 8-1-145, a special election shall be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 to fill her unexpired term on Liberty City Council Ward 2. This is a non-partisan election and no party affiliation shall be placed on the ballot.
Registered voters who have lived in and have been a resident of this municipality for a period of not less than 30 days immediately preceding the date of this election and resident of Liberty City Council Ward 2 may file as a candidate beginning at Noon on Friday, May 20, 2016 until filing closes at Noon on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Candidates will file with the City Clerk at Liberty City Hall (206 W Front St. Liberty, SC 29657) during normal business hours of M-F 8AM-5PM (closed 12:00pm to 1:00pm for lunch). At the time of filing, each candidate must complete a Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form and pay the filing fee of twenty-five dollars ($25).
Filing Forms
Nonpartisan Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form
Important Filing Reminders Form
Check for $25 Payable to the City of Liberty
Candidates are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests and a Campaign Disclosure online with the State Ethics Commission at http://ethics.sc.gov. Failure to file these documents may result in a candidate fine but will not disqualify a candidate from the election. Contact the State Ethics Commission for more information.
In accordance with SC Code of Laws 7-13-190 (E), no special election shall be held if only one candidate files during the filing period and no person has filed a written declaration to be a write-in candidate with the City Clerk by Noon on Tuesday, June 14, 2016.
Every person offering to vote in this Special Election must be duly registered on the County Books of Registration, as an elector and a resident of the City of Liberty, 30 days prior to the date of election. The last day to register to vote (or update your voter registration information) for this Special Election will be Saturday, June 25, 2016.
The following Pickens County precincts and polling places will be open from 7:00am until 7:00pm:
128 Rices Creek – Liberty First Baptist Church – 403 Edgemont Ave. Liberty, SC 29657
129 West Liberty – Calumet Baptist Church – 400 S Peachtree St. Liberty, SC 29657
130 East Liberty – Eastside Baptist Church – 920 Anderson Dr. Liberty, SC 29657
155 North Liberty – Liberty United Methodist Church – 310 Mae St. Liberty, SC 29657
The processing of absentee ballots will begin at 9:00am on election morning, July 26, 2016, in the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Pickens County in the Administration Facility located at 222 McDaniel Ave. Pickens, SC 29671.
The provisional ballot hearing and canvass for this Municipal Election will be held Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 9:00am in the County Council Chambers inside the Pickens County Administration Facility located at 222 McDaniel Ave. Pickens, SC 29671.
Registered electors who cannot vote in person may be eligible to vote by absentee ballot. Absentee ballot application requests can be made by going to our website: https://pickenselections.org/absentee-application-request/
Absentee ballot application requests can also be made by calling 864-898-5948, or by coming in-person to the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Pickens County in the Administrative Facility located at 222 McDaniel Ave. Pickens, SC 29671.
A runoff election, if necessary, will be held two weeks after the election on Tuesday, August 9, 2016.
For more information concerning this municipal election, please go to our website: https://pickenselections.org/
You may also contact the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Pickens County at 864-898-5948 or calling the City Clerk of Liberty, at (864)-843-3177.


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Sloppy Jane Stir Fry
Sloppy Jane Stir-Fry
Entire recipe: 339 calories, 6g total fat (2.5g sat fat), 31.5g carbs, 11g fiber, 16g sugars, 38.5g protein
Freestyle™ SmartPoints® value 5*
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
3 cups bagged broccoli cole slaw
2/3 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. brown sugar (not packed)
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. red wine vinegar
5 oz. raw extra-lean ground beef (4% fat or less)
Dash chili powder
Dash paprika
Dash each salt and black pepper
Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Add broccoli slaw and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until fully softened.
Uncover and, if needed, cook and stir until water has evaporated, 2 - 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar. Mix thoroughly.
Transfer slaw to a medium bowl, and blot away excess moisture.
Remove skillet from heat, respray, and return to medium-high heat. Add meat and seasonings. Cook and crumble for 4 - 5 minutes, until fully cooked.
Add tomato mixture and slaw. Cook and stir until hot, about 2 minutes.
Alternative: This dish is delicious with ground turkey too! Go for lean (7% fat or less) or extra-lean (3% fat or less) to keep the stats in check.


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La Frontera is a little cafeteria-looking restaurant. The food wasn't bad, but it didn't impress me either. I'm not familiar with a lot of authentic Mexican food, so perhaps it's just simple comfort food that I take for granted. Still, this is about my opinion of the food that I tried, and I will continue to give my honest opinion.
When I ordered the chile relleno, which has become a favorite of mine, she asked if I wanted corn or flour tortillas. I was confused because I've never been given tortillas with chile rellenos. Then when the food came out, and I was confused again, thinking maybe she misheard me. It didn't look like a chile relleno, at least from past experiences at Mexican restaurants.
I took a bite, and it turns out that it was a flat, mushy, chile relleno. Meh. I've had way better at other places (On The Border was my favorite). The beans and rice were bland, not that I expected much of that. The corn tortillas were great but it seemed out of place and unnecessary. I ended up putting the chile, rice, and beans in the tortillas just because. The food was fairly bland in general.
My husband got the enchiladas and he says they were okay. The beef tasted good and there was only cheese. There wasn't any of the good sauce in it like we've had at other places. They're definitely not the best he's ever had. Perhaps we are spoiled by American flare?
It's a cheap, unimpressive place, but isn't horrible either. If you want some amazing Mexican food, go some plac else. I hate to say this, but if I want tasty cheap Mexican food, Taco Bell would be more satisfying.
However, this place also has a big selection of Mexican candy and that was good! I liked this peanut candy thing a lot.


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"An obsessive compulsive characters falls apart when he takes his weight maintenance to its extreme.
Grams is my second year film while study animation at the VCA. The whole work is not currently online as I'm still trying to get it into festivals.
All animation, voice acting, sound design and music was made by myself. And it was hell.
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Tantalisingly brief, more an EP than a full album, feel the quality not the width, the New York-based Painting duo of German-born pianist Emanuel Ruffler and Seattle drummer Kassa Overall release their debut Gravity (Rufftone ****) later this summer.
Together as a playing entity for three years first performing together, according to their website "at a gig in a Brooklyn bike store," the wheel turns in more senses than that convenient metaphor here.
Ruffler is the kind of player who certainly has appeal to Craig Taborn or Kris Davis fans and Overall plays very free, almost multi-directional at times but often more in a style familiar from Gerald Cleaver's approach, cascading ever outwards.
As a duo a tipping point is quickly reached far beyond sheer musical vocabulary and relies on a no-safety-net sense of free expression.
The pieces are very brief, as short as just under two minutes on 'Straight Emptiness / Like a Glass Inside of Glass', the longest the opener and extravagantly titled 'Gravity Pushes Me Down While Bubbles Rise to the Top.'
A poem in the artwork gives clues to their inspiration... an earthquake in Japan caused by the meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear reactor, a trembling coastline, radioactive fallout... eventual serenity.
Theirs is a poetic hugely immersive highly intellectualised style, the power in their ideas contained within the exploitation of space, silence and freedom. SG
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News Letter - Email Marketing
Number 2
Broadcasting Emails
Gopher has four sources of broadcasting emails to either applicants or clients! Why? Each source is described below and under what conditions you would want to use one source versus another. They all have common procedures, Whew! They all email through Outlook and the emails are recorded in Gopher notes and memos. They all share two methods of emailing which are critical to the effectiveness of your emailing campaigns. When broadcasting an email you usually choose a template from the memo tab or at least you should. If you choose a memo email type then your broadcast will have a greater chance of reaching the recipient. If you do not use the memo email type field your email has a higher risk of being bounced or ignored by the recipient. The memo templates you create can either be plain text or HTML and can use information from profiles to merge into each email sent – to one, dozens or hundreds of recipients.
Here is a thumbnail of one source for broadcasting emails, Bookmarks. Bookmarks are a convenient way in Gopher to make durable lists of any group of people, applicants or clients, that you want to identify and treat in a special way. You can add to a bookmark from anywhere in gopher. Any tab, any list and from anything you're doing.
A favorite list for broadcasting is the Hot List! Simple to use, simple to create and dynamically added to each recruiters own personal Gopher menu. Delete it when you don't need it without altering the database. Every time you select a hot list the people on it reflect what is in the gopher data base at that instant in time. If some one moves from Utah to Arizona they no linger appear on a hot list of Utah people. Think of this little beauty on your Blackberry.
Gopher's end point, the Target List. The whole purpose of Gopher is to get applicants on a target list to help you fill your positions. Using the target list in all its functions is a learning curve for sure, but its power and ability is greater then some entire recruiting systems. The ability to broadcast emails to applicants from Target Lists gives a recruiter the ability to reach out and touch someone in a way that can not be matched.
Adding even more power to the target list the Matching List gives the recruiter the ability to broadcast emails to potential job matches with much finer filtering tools. Gopher's tools are designed to work with volumes of resumes that the internet may bring. Broadcasting from a Target List is good, but broadcasting from Matching Lists gives you the ability to describe to the recipient why they are being emailed to.
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text: Pregnancy , Preparing for baby Hospital Checklist for Expectant Mums Congratulations! Being a mum to be is a very special and exciting time in your life! Planning your babies arrival After 30 weeks it's time for you to prepare your bag for your hospital stay, and as most mums will tell you, proper planning ahead will save you a lot of stress and panic down the line. Read Next: Mums' Advice: Essential Items For Your Hospital Bag To make this process as painless as possible, we have prepared this handy checklist that contains all the recommended items you will need to feel fully prepared for one of the biggest moments in any mothers life. Your Hospital Bag Checklist You can also send on the checklist to other moms that may find themselves scratching their heads when it comes to this vital stage in planning your hospital stay. Is there anything else you would add to our checklist? Let us know in the comments. Read Next: What Baby Clothes Should I Bring To The Hospital? Share this article to connect with everymum on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest About the Author everymum Our new name for eumom Comments Please login to leave a comment.


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Botany Section
Recently a party of Wildflower Society members visited Jersey. Some welcome finds were made includingSpergularia bocconii Greek sand-spurrey which has not…
Most of our fortnightly meetings throughout the summer have been spent visiting sights of rare or decreasing species and updating our records accordingly. A few of our meetings are outline below.
Early in the year we visited the dunes at Les Carrières to look for Wild Asparagus but, although we saw a number of small, overwintering annuals which vary in amount from year to year. These included Hutchinsia, Early Sand-grass and Dwarf Pansy. We were also pleased to see plenty of rosette leaves of Early-purple Orchid which has been increasing steadily on the dunes over recent years as has the Green-veined Orchid.
Our next meeting was to a field in St Clement which the National Trust for Jersey now own and are in the process of restoring to grassland. Here we were pleased to see the Jersey orchid was increasing in numbers and spreading into previously farmed land.
A visit through Les Ormes Valley was a must to see if we could find Blue Fleabane as until a single plant was found last year, we had not seen it for over twenty years. However, we were not successful and so shall extend our search next year. A little light entertainment was provided by the sighting of a hedgehog and light refreshment in the form of the juiciest and sweetest of Blackberries. Carpets of Wild Thyme were spread out before us as we looked down to the sea.
We were fortunate to be given permission to visit Handois reservoir where on of our most exciting finds o the year presented itself. In a damp area close to the water we spotted a species of mint. Careful examination leads us to believe it is corn Mint, decidedly rare in the island and not recorded recently. Although its name suggests a dry situation it is also found in damp locations close to water.
We were delighted also to find a long stretch of Upright Hedge-parsley, again along the water's edge and, although this is not rare, it has certainly decreased over the years. A fungal find worthy of mention came in the form of several Boletus parasiticus on an earth ball and appearing as a small toadstool type fungus growing from the host.
Finally, a visit to the area close to the desalination plant where we noted a large area of Hottentot Fig which had colonised a slope where a fire had occurred. More pleasing were the number of Yellow-horned Poppy particularly the large numbers on the beach where also Sea Kale continues to flourish. On a cliff slope where water runs down we were able to confirm that Brookweed still occurs although in a rather overgrown situation.
With the evenings drawing in we will now be meeting indoors for the duration of the winter and anyone wishing to attend these informal meetings and joining us on next year's programme of field trips is most welcome.
Joan Banks
Recently a party of Wildflower Society members visited Jersey. Some welcome finds were made includingSpergularia bocconii Greek sand-spurrey which has not…
Members of the Botany Section have been out monitoring the natural environment and finding garden escapes popping up in unusual…


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Montauk Supply Dock Fenders work better.
The unique technology of the Montauk Supply Dock Fender is its ability to absorb & diffuse the shock of a collision. The materials used on traditional rubber fenders store high levels of kinetic energy – this is what can cause a greater reaction against your boat.
The Montauk Supply Dock Fender is constructed with softer, high-density foam material, where the kinetic energy from a collision cannot be stored. Because of this, the impact is immediately reduced allowing for a softer, smoother contact with the dock than you would experience with a traditional bumper. Our bumpers keep your boat safe from dock rash so you don't have to worry about repairing your hull.
Our products are constructed from industrial grade, UV-resistant material. This material is extremely tough - it is tear-proof, rip-proof, and weather-proof. The back of each cushion also includes grommet openings. These are to allow for moisture drainage and evaporation. No moldy, soggy mess. The sides of each cushion come with grommet holes for installation to the dock.
Each dock bumper is stuffed with a moisture-resistant, high-density foam. This foam is strong enough to withstand strong pressure but soft enough to diffuse impact energy. The foam is a solid piece, allowing it to truly hold its shape.
We are the best source.
Montauk Supply Co. Dock Bumpers have been providing high-quality dock cushions for over 18 years. We maintain the highest standards for material, construction, and production quality. Cheaper imitation products will quickly tear, rip open, spill filling into the water, and eventually need to be replaced. Ours won't.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW MANY STRAIGHT PILLOWS DO I NEED FOR MY DOCK SLIP? We recommend 1 straight pillow for every 8-10 feet of your boat size (example: 30 ft. boat will usually use 3-4 straight pillows + 1 corner pillow). It's always best to eyeball it based on your dock slip and individual boat.
WHAT DO YOU USE TO FASTEN THESE TO THE DOCK THROUGH THE LARGE GROMMET HOLES? Each cushion comes with all necessary screws and washers included.
ARE THE WASHERS AND SCREWS FOR INSTALLATION INCLUDED? Yes! Everything you need for installation is included (but the dock & drill!) We use #14 x 1-1/2" screws and 1/4" washers.
CAN THESE BE INSTALLED ON A CONCRETE DOCK? Yes, they can be installed by using a standard drill to create a pilot hole and then affixing a plastic plug in the drilled hole before inserting a screw that will wedge in tight. Several of our customers have used Tapcon concrete screw anchors & stainless washers and reported back with only good things.
WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS FOR EACH PILLOW? Straight cushions – 36" x 6" x 6" (94 cm x 16 cm x 16 cm) Corner cushions - 19 x 6" x 6" (48 cm x 16 cm x 16 cm)
ARE THERE ANY OTHER COLORS AVAILABLE? Our standard color is the deep chrome grey. We do not currently provide any other colors. This grey does great to blend in with the dock and hide any stains or wear.
IS THERE A WARRANTY? Yes. We provide a one (1) year warranty on all of our products against defects in materials and workmanship so long as the product is/was used as directed. The warranty period covers one (1) year from the original retail purchase date. We are happy to either (1) repair the product at no charge or (2) exchange the product for a new, comparable replacement depending on availability. This warranty excludes normal damage resulting from abuse, accident, modifications, unauthorized repairs or other causes that are not defects in materials and workmanship. Please note the warranty does not cover the cost of shipping on replacement products nor does it cover any of the hardware included.
HOW MUCH IS SHIPPING? Boat Pillows are considered "large" packages and sometimes encur oversize fees depending on the carrier & ship address. Just plug in your ship address to get an estimate before checkout.


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Academic and language levels
To gain direct entry to Bethlehem College Secondary, International students must have a reasonable level of English or above.
It is very important for students to be able to cope with the second language demands of studying literacy rich subjects like English. Please note, we test all prospective students as part of our application process.
Assessing English language skills
When they arrive, all students are reassessed for their language competency and are placed in an appropriate course level. Students then choose subjects to study for the year, with assistance from our staff. As well as the core curriculum subjects (English, maths, science), an exciting range of subject options include: hospitality, marine studies, photography, physical education, sport science, textiles, technology, history, art, geography.
Academic qualifications
After successful entry into Bethlehem College, students are encouraged to prepare for NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3. NCEA stands for National Certificate of Educational Achievement. It is the national qualification system for New Zealand's senior secondary school students.
You can find out more about NCEA and New Zealand educational qualifications on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website.
We'll help students choose their course of subjects
We'll guide and advise students to help them gain the necessary qualifications to continue with a tertiary education.
The range of subjects open to international students gives them a wide selection:
- NCEA Level 2 University Entrance literacy is offered as part of the Year 13 international course.
- Students may choose to prepare for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination by attending after school classes. Students are encouraged to site the IELTS examination at the end of the academic year, although they can sit it at other times. Bethlehem College is an test centre for the IELTS, commencing 2019.
Academic reports
We keep you informed. At Bethlehem College, academic reports are completed in Terms 2 and 4. Copies of these reports are forwarded to parents or agents. International students also recieve additional progress reports in Terms 1 and 3.
What's the basic academic programme for students?
Refer to the Course Handbooks available on the Secondary Intellectual page
Have questions?
Contact the International Academic Dean or email: [email protected]
Apply to become an International Student
Code of Practice
Please read the Ministry of Education and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) information about international student care.
Bethlehem College has agreed to observe and be bound by The Education (Pastoral Care for International Students) Code of Practice 2016, developed by the New Zealand Government. Copies of the Code are available on request from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority or can be downloaded from their website at www.nzqa.govt.nz.
What is the Code of Practice?
The Code is a document that provides a framework for service delivery by educational providers and their agents to international students. The Code sets out the minimum standards of advice and care expected of educational providers with respect to international students. It applies to pastoral care and provision of information only, and not to academic standards.
What does the Code of Practice do?
When students from other countries come to study in New Zealand, it is important they are well-informed, safe and properly cared for. New Zealand educational providers have an important responsibility for international students' welfare.
Who does the Code apply to?
The Code applies to all education providers in New Zealand with international students enrolled. The Code is mandatory to these providers and must be signed by them.
What do I do if something goes wrong?
We take our responsibility to care for your child while they are studying at Bethlehem College seriously. If you have a complaint, it is important that you go through the right steps. The first step is to come to us with your concern. Contact [email protected] with any concerns or questions now.
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Accidents and emergencies
Bethlehem College is responsible for all emergency procedures during and outside school hours while the student is in homestay accommodation.
In the event of an accident or emergency, the Homestay Manager or the Director will be contacted immediately. The appropriate action will be taken and where necessary the Director or the College Principal will contact the parents on the emergency contact number provided on the Application for Enrolment form. If your child has an accident, the Director of International or the College Principal may need to consent to urgent medical procedures on your behalf.


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Are you surprised that your son does not play alone? One of the problems that worry parents the most is that today's children do not know how to play alone. They need an adult to play with them or at least to be present.
We parents do not know what the reason is. It may be because they are very dependent on us or because they simply do not know how to play alone. Learning to play alone is important for all children.
Some of our children just want us to always play with them even if they have other siblings of similar ages. They always want us to be present. Even when they are in the park or the beach where there are other children to play.
Playing with parents is beneficial and usually a stimulus to their creativity. But they also have to learn to play alone and develop their own inner world.
Learning to play alone
Parents need to know that children also need playing alone. The game alone is necessary for the cognitive and emotional development of children. After two years they can start playing perfectly without the help of an adult.
If children do not play alone, they will not learn to explore the world or to relate to other children and their environment. It is one of the ways in which children learn to make decisions for themselves.
You may interest to read: 9 Motivating phrases for our children
Create your own personal space
In addition, thanks to the individual game, children create their own personal space. A place where they can talk or play without an adult in front of them. If the children find any difficulty they can consult us. But in this type of game, we have to let the children play alone.
Acquire the habit of play alone
The most important thing is to start little by little. First, we can try to play together and at some point let the child playing alone. For this training, we can play with them to make constructions or puzzles. At some point, we have to tell him to follow him alone because we have to do some activity. It may be answering a phone call or an email, for example. An activity that lasts a few minutes.
What is not a good idea is to start by letting him play alone for more than five minutes. Surely it will be overwhelmed and you will feel abandoned. With patience and time, we will achieve that little by little they will get that habit.
If they do not learn to play alone
Children of 2 or 3 years only want to be with us. For many parents, it sometimes becomes an overwhelming situation because they can not do anything else. For their own good and for our own, we have to try to get them into the habit of playing alone. They will learn to have fun, not to get bored whenever we are doing a task and to enjoy their autonomy.
Little by little, we will see how our little one is getting the pleasure to play individually. And it will surprise us how quickly it will do it without our help. A whole creative world unfolds for our children.
Balance in the game
But beware, playing alone is beneficial for its development if it is a matter of time. Letting them always be playing alone also deprives them of our attention and participation in their emotional world. You have to find a balance between the individual game and the one you enjoy with other people, whether they are parents, grandparents or siblings, and friends of your age.
Children have to enjoy all types of games. It is not good that they never play alone but they do not always do it individually.
And much less if it is electronic games with the computer, the console or the tablet. Children cannot be playing all day with electronic devices alone because they can create dependence when they grow up. Put them from a small schedule for the game with electronic devices and do not use it as a nanny to be entertained. In the long run, it can create more problems than benefits.
For children and for us it is fundamental to find the balance between playing alone and playing with other people. Try to get kids to get into the habit of playing alone when they are small but do not let them leave the game with other people.
We also recommend you to read this article: http://healtharticlesmagazine.com/7-useful-home-remedies-belly-pain-children/


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text: Hailing from the West Country, critically acclaimed Brit Ska band The Communicators play to sell out audiences all over the UK with their own blend of harmonious, brass drenched Ska tunes. Devoted to their music, lyrically hysterical, The Communicators put every drop of rhythm into their energetic live performances. Any ideas you might have of taking a trip down memory lane to relive the days of Ska should be put out of your mind before walking through the doors of a Communicators gig. They play their own tracks performed in their own inimitable Brit-Ska style, with the odd classic thrown in for good measure.


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Strain Name: "B.J."
Genotype Lineage: BCD (Blue City Diesel) mother crossed with a Jesus OG (from TGA Seeds) father.
Uniformity: Heterogeneous (Many Phenotypes)
Grow Difficulty: Easy to medium.
Flowering Days: 56 - 64 Days
Outdoor Finish: Should finish by end of September or early October.
Average Yield: A small to medium yield of Indica dominant buds.
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Union monuments at Gettysburg > Pennsylvania > Infantry
The monument to the 102nd Pennsylvani is south of Gettysburg near Wheatfield Road. (39.79745° N, 77.2374° W; Google map; Tour map: Crawford Ave. & J. Weickert Farm) It was dedicated in 1889 by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
While most of the regiment guarded trains and picketed roads in the rear, a detachment of 103 men commanded by Lieutenant Robert W. Lyon arrived at Gettysburg with a supply train and was thrown into the defensive line north of Little Round Top. They suffered no casualties.
Attached to the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Corps, Army of the Potomac
From the front of the monument:
102nd Pennsylvania Infantry
3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Corps
From the left side:
July 1. The Regiment was detailed at Manchester to guard trains to Westminster. At the latter place a detachment of 3 officers and 100 men was sent to Gettysburg with the supply train and on its arrival the morning of the 3rd was posted on this line. The rest of the Regiment picketed the roads leading from Westminster to Gettysburg until the close of the battle.
From the right side:
Recruited in Allegheny and Butler Counties
Mustered in August 1861. Re-enlisted December 1863
Mustered out June 28, 1865.
Total enrollment 2100.
Killed and died of wounds 10 officers 169 men
Wounded 23 officers 518 men
Died of disease, etc.1 officer, 37 men
Captured or missing 5 officers 131 men
Total 39 officers 905 men
From the rear:
Yorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill, Antietam Fredericksburg, Marye's Heights, Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Rappahannock, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Totopotomoy, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Fort Stevens, Charlestown, Opequon, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, Petersburg Fort Fisher, Petersburg Assault, Sailor's Creek, Appomattox
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Apple: Best Results For Non-Holiday Quarter
Cupertino, Calif. - Apple reported what it called its "best non-holiday revenue and earnings" in its history for its fiscal third quarter, ended June 27.
Apple posted revenue of $8.34 billion, compared with the prior year's $7.46 billion, and net income of $1.23 billion, compared with the prior year's $1.07 billion.
Apple sold 2.6 million Macintosh computers during the quarter, representing a 4 percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter. Apple sold 10.2 million iPods during the quarter, representing a 7 percent unit decline from the year-ago quarter. Quarterly iPhones sold were 5.2 million, representing 626 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter, the company said.
Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO, said in a statement, "We're thrilled to have sold over 5.2 million iPhones during the quarter and users have downloaded more than 1.5 billion applications from our App Store in its first year."
In June 2009, Apple began selling iPhone 3GS, the third-generation iPhone. Unit sales of iPhones continued to be significant in the quarter, ended June 27, with 5.2 million iPhones sold, the company said. As a result, the amount of revenue and product cost related to those iPhone sales that the company deferred for recognition in future periods under subscription accounting was substantial.


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A landmark study released today reveals that approximately 60 percent of the ecosystem services that support life on Earth – such as fresh water, capture fisheries, air and water regulation, and the regulation of regional climate, natural hazards and pests – are being degraded or used unsustainably. Scientists warn that the harmful consequences of this degradation could grow significantly worse in the next 50 years.
Please continue reading this report.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Millenium Ecosystem Assessment
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Not the Weekend, says recruiter and blogger Gavin Redelman of recruitingblogs.com.
If you send materials by email on Friday or Saturday, you compete with all the spam email an employer must wade through arriving on Monday morning to a full email box.
If you do need to use the weekend time,says Redelman, fine-tune your resume and cover letter but wait to email them until with late Sunday night. That way, you get a shot at being viewed first thing on a Monday morning.
Just remember, what you say is important but it also matters When you say it.


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There are so many questions in the world. They fill your mind. It's this headache that I'm attributing to all the problems and stress and questions. I don't think that made sense...
But it's like it's always building on you - questions, and problems, and unhappiness and uncertainty. And it's like it's impossible to get rid of the burden.
Maybe part of it is thinking about it. Ignorance is bliss. Other cliches like that. I mean, maybe if you believe you don't have a problem...it'll just go away. Well, not literally, but the stress of it at least. Then you'll be clear headed for decision time.
When I think about teenage problems, the world narrows into the small scope of our school, my friends, and this tiny perspective. Then I think of the world ending in 2012, and the possibility of a divine predictor. It's mind boggling that there are so many different sized views, and somehow they all link together. Or maybe they're just random.
Honestly, I just want A's in all my classes this year. Is it too much to ask for?
Sunday, September 6, 2009
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Gated Palo Verde in Sun Lakes, AZ
25609 Burnaby, Sun Lakes AZ is a custom Borgata floor plan with 2,669 square feet features two master bedrooms and two and one half baths. If you are looking for Sun Lakes real estate, you will love this home. Also included is a separate office or study with built in desk and shelving. Located in Sun Lakes, Arizona Palo Verde Country Club, this community is gated with 1,073 homes. Sun Lakes is an active adult retirement community with resort amenities.
Two full car garage plus a separate golf cart garage and storage cabinets inside on three walls plus a separate work bench.
This home is on a quiet street with little traffic and is perfect for year round or winter snowbird living.
Features of 25609 Burnaby
You will love this living space with formal living and dining room that ushers you into the spacious kitchen, dining and family rooms. The kitchen has two built in refrigerators, tile counter tops with slate back splash, a separate veggie sink, two garbage disposals and is open to the family room with views of the back yard. Plantation shutters are on all windows and doors. Beautiful large tile covers the floors except for carpet in the bedrooms.
The bedrooms are upgraded with large tile flooring, new sinks, mirrors and faucets. The master tub has travertine surround and the walk in shower has travertine. The master bath also includes a separate make up area, dual vanities and a huge walk in closet with storage. Guests will love the separate master with ensuite bathroom that has been upgraded.
Sun Lakes Palo Verde Amenities
As a homeowner in Palo Verde, you have access to 18 holes of golf at Palo Verde plus another 18 holes at Cottonwood Country Club across the street. You also have tennis courts, swimming pool and spa, dining, bar and grill, racquet ball and access to the Cottonwood Fitness Center. Enjoy dances, brunch, card clubs and many social organizations. Palo Verde is a warm, friendly and inviting community.
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The new version of Mozilla Firefox appeared on the Mozilla server this evening. It's a very early version and is called Minefield, signed with code 4.0a1pre.
The new version is so fresh that after installation, it redirects to the site on the Mozilla server which doesn't exist yet. The Interface is very similar to the one we know from Firefox 3.0, however the latest version archive is much smaller, therefore in comparison to the 3.0, the Firefox 4.0 functionality has been reduced.
During our short test we noticed that Mozilla Firefox 4.0 is very stable and loads websites as fast as Firefox 3.0.
Preview of TH UK in Firefox 4.0.
A nightly compilation of Mozilla Firefox 4.0 can be downloaded from Mozilla ftp server: http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/nightly/latest-mozilla-central/


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This is hardly surprising following the ongoing economic climate but acts as a reminder to all employers contemplating redundancy that they need to carefully consider the redundancy consultation process, and ensure that they engage in a meaningful two-way discussion with potentially affected employees over a period of time, instead of hurriedly rushing decisions. Generally, the number of claims being made is up 3% with the largest increases being those made for sex discrimination and issues related to the working time directive.
In July of this year fees to bring and hear a tribunal claim will be introduced for employees, with the anticipated effect of reducing the number of spurious claims being made, it will be interesting to see if the desired effect is achieved. One likely consequence of this will be a rise in the number of no-win-no-fee lawyers jumping on the tribunal band wagon in a bid to encourage potential claimants by insuring against the tribunal costs….watch this space.http://willerbyhill.co.uk/?p=847


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Gia On The Move ventured out last night to the Grand Opening of David's Bridal Shop at 6151 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035. The West Hollywood staff joined forces with C California Style's fashion editor, Jenny Murray and LA-based David's Bridal Style Council member and celebrity stylist, Nikki Pennie (whose celebrity roster includes stars like Charlize Theron, Carey Mulligan, Madonna, Michelle Williams, Octavia Spencer and posh fashion prodigy, Kate Middleton, among others) as they discussed top bridal and special occasion trends of the season.
You're thinking…"Weddings? Really? It's still ski season!"
There are some ladies out there who have been planning a lot longer than a mere holiday season for one of the biggest events of their lives. It's still that important.
In fact, the grand opening comes at a great time for brides saying "yes" during peak proposal season. One in three brides (33%) get engaged between Thanksgiving and the turn of the new year.
And since we are also in the midst of Los Angeles' hottest award show red carpet season of the year, a preview of some of the inspired looks up close, was a treat not to be missed, especially for women seeking the dream bridal gown or trendy "night-out" re-wearable, fashion-forward ensemble.
It's a fact that David's Bridal has been around a very long time helping women save a few bucks on their gowns so they can actually spend that money on the wedding.
But this season introduces two exclusive designer arrivals at the shop —
TRULY Zac Posen and Vera Wang WHITE Collection
The selections are stunning. More glamorously sexy and sophisticated than romantic, each piece displayed during the brief show, had it's own special appeal with the coup de gras and literally frosting on this evening's wedding cake, a very au currant Vera Wang in Black — decadent and mouth-watering.
Color of the Season:
Ombre Tulle
Must have accessory:
Crystal Flower Headbands and Garlands
Still trending for this season:
Lots of Lace
"We are so excited to add another David's Bridal location to a legendary fashion hub like Los Angeles. Women are always looking for one-stop shopping, and we are proud to make that happen for them with our service, value and wide variety of styles for any special occasion." ~Sonni Sanders, Store Manager, David's Bridal West Hollywood.


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Now the most fun and most difficult time of my day…..the school hour. As you see in our family schedule we have school from 9-10 am. This may not seem like a difficult time because it is only one hour, but it is when you have 3 children and one is an un-predicable newborn. So, after a lot of research and asking experienced moms I came up with our hour of school (give or take 15 mins.).
9-9:20 Isaac and Grace work together on Five In A Row by Jane Claire Lambert. I will read the story and then we will complete one or two of the activities for that day.
9:20-9:40 Grace will do her table time. This will be time for her to explore different things on her own at the table by herself while I am working with Isaac
9:20-9:40 Isaac will be doing his math on T and R and reading on M and W. I will be working with him one on one during this time.
9:40-10:00 Isaac will do his table time by himself while I am working with Grace. Very similar to Grace's table time, but some days he will do more advanced things etc.
9:40-10:00 Grace will do her Basic Skills. It is a book that works on #'s, ABC's, shapes etc. I will be working one on one with her during this time.
Owen hopefully will be napping during this time. If not he will be doing floor time by himself while I am working with the other two. We will do this schedule M-R with Friday being Daddy Day, so no school that day. On occasion Dave will do anything we didn't get done or review anything we feel needs more time. I do NOT plan on keep to that hour perfectly. I will take as much time as needed with each of them on each lesson, but it is good to have an idea what each child will be doing during that hour.
During the week we will continue with school at different times. At night we may have a "Chinese" dinner the week we are talking about China. We will have apples on the day Grace is working on the color red etc. This will reinforce our current goals as well as show them how "school" can be incorporated into our daily life so it doesn't get boring or old.


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Blasts of green, white and gold flooded the streets of Mountrath today for their St Patrick's Day parade.
The smaller community showed they could put on a display to rival any large town or city as hundreds walked, jumped, danced and drove in the parades.
Mountrath had music ringing out from Camross Comhaltas as the different groups lined the streets.
Multi-cultural experience
Many different cultures and diasporas were showing their St Patrick's Day parade today.
Mountrath Polish community combined both Polish traditional dress and Irish colours while Mountrath Foróige said Cead Mile Failte to 'future Irish legends' with flags from around the world.
Also at the Mountrath parade were local playschools and primary schools, St Aengus FC, Slieve Bloom, Mountrath and Castletown GAA, Mountrath Scouts, Mountrath Kettlebell club and many more different community groups – Brian Boru even made a special appearance for the day!
SEE ALSO – Moment in Time: Some brilliant photos from St Patrick's Day parades in Rosenallis, Mountrath and Timahoe in 2004


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Ocean Pines Association takes a precautionary measure and announces the immediate closure of The Cove at Mumford's restaurant and banquet facility after a recent inspection revealed a substantial amount of Cladosporium, a common mold that can be found in areas with humidity, moisture and/or water damage.
The Association's top concern is the safety of its customers and employees. Consequently, Ocean Pines is working swiftly to ensure that proper measures are taken to remove the mold and to prevent any further problems.
Members of the Ocean Pines Board of Directors have been notified of the report and a proposed remediation effort. The facility will remain closed for 60-90 days as the Association undergoes a proposal selection and remediation process. The current estimated cost of the remediation effort will likely exceed $50,000, thus requiring the General Manager to seek other proposals for competitive bid.
The closure of the facility for such an extended period has also forced the layoff of most of the remaining food and beverage employees. Efforts are being made to contact those customers that have special events at The Cove scheduled during the period of closure to provide any assistance possible with options for relocating.


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One of the most beautiful and impressive medieval cities in Europe, the city of Tallinn is an absolute delight for any traveller. Walking through the cobblestone streets of its Old Town will transport you back in time, while visiting the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral will make you discover the Russian past of a the city that, surprisingly, has become a reference for digital innovation.
During my visit to Finland, I decided to visit Tallinn in a one day trip from Helsinki. Whether you're also going to Tallinn for a day or maybe you have decided to dedicate some additional time to this fascinating city, discover in this article how to make the most out of your visit to the capital of Estonia!
How to get to Tallinn from Helsinki
If you're visiting Helsinki and want to make a quick trip to Tallinn, catching the ferry is by far the most convenient option. You can reach the Estonian capital in about 1h45m, with a ferry leaving at least every hour from Helsinki Katajanokka port and heading back to the city until late in the evening.
You can certainly visit all the main highlights of Tallinn in a one day trip, but if you have more time, this fascinating town is well worth a couple of days. Unfortunately, I was limited in time, so I caught one of the first ferries at 8am and headed back to Helsinki at 8:15pm. This gave about 10h to explore Tallinn, which is a very decent amount of time.
If you're sleeping in Tallinn and want to visit Helsinki in a day trip, the inverse route works perfectly fine as well. If you decide to go with this option, don't forget to check out my post on the very best of Helsinki.
There are a few different companies that do this route. I used directferries.com to compare all the different options and schedules, and I decided to book with Viking Line due to the reasonable price and the good schedules. Their ferry was quite comfortable and overall had a very good experience with them.
The first evidence of what we know today as Tallinn originates in the 9th century, when the first fortress was built on Toompea Hill. Ruled by the Danish in the 13th century for over a hundred years, the city reached its peak during the Middle Ages, between the 14th and 16th century. It was during this time that the Old City was built until it was occupied by the Russian Empire during the Northern War of 1710.
After the 1917 Russian Revolution, Estonia declared its independence as a republic for a brief period until the country was occupied by Nazi Germany. In spite of the war, and contrary to many other Eastern-European capitals, most of the buildings of the Old Town were left intact. Thanks to this, Tallinn is still today one of the best preserved medieval cities that can be found in Europe.
After the Second World War, Tallinn was occupied by the Soviets until 1988, when the country finally issued its declaration of independence from the Soviet Unit. After its adherence to the European Union in 2004, Tallinn has become a reference in the digital world, being the birthplace of major companies, including Skype or TransferWise.
To start exploring this fascinating city, I walked from the port for about 15 minutes and entered the Old Town from the Great Coastal Gate. This used to be the main gate of Tallinn, which served as the route to go from the port to the market square. At the top of the gate stands out the impressive carving of Tallinn's coat of arms.
The gate dates from the 14th century and originally, it was a rectangular tower of six stories that could be closed with a portcullis.
After multiple reconstructions between the 16th and 17th century, which included the construction of a barbican and an additional gate, today it houses the Estonian Maritime Museum.
As soon as I stepped into the Old Town, I was surprised by the incredible state of conservation of all buildings. It was early in the morning, with most of the streets still deserted, so it truly felt like going back in time to the Middle Ages.
Next to the entrance gate, I came across the Three Sisters, a medieval group of buildings that represent the late gothic architecture at its finest.
If Tallinn is already fascinating from the ground, the view from above is even more so. One of the best panoramic views of the city can be found in St Olaf's Church, climbing the 124m high tower.
This Roman-catholic church is the biggest medieval building in the city, dating back from the 12th century and dedicated to King Olaf II of Norway. I didn't find the interior particularly impressive, but the views from the top were definitely worth it.
Right after leaving St. Olaf's Church, a torrential rain started pouring down. Luckily for me it didn't last for too long and was able to get shelter under the constructions in the Tower's Square.
The square takes its name from the multiple wall towers next to it. The area used to belong to a female nunnery until the embankments were built and a moat was dug during the 17th century. By the middle of the 19th century, the fortifications no longer had any military use.
South of Tower's Square I reached the Great Guild, the official building of an organisation of merchants that dealt with international trade.
Built in the 15th century, the main facade is decorated with blind arches and a portal. The front door knockers are lean heads with a text that says "God bless everyone who is in this house and who will come here".
It constitutes one of the best examples of medieval architecture in Tallinn.
One of the big highlights of Tallinn its the Town Hall Square, a beautiful ensemble that has served as the market space from the 13th century.
Filled with outdoor cafes and centre of the multiple medieval festivals that take place in Tallinn, it is one of the liveliest areas of the city. During my visit, I had the chance to enjoy a beautiful display of folkloric Estonian music and dance.
At one of the sides of the square is the Town Hall of Tallinn, the only surviving Gothic Hall in Northern Europe. It was already mentioned in 1322, when Tallinn a prosperous city. The arcade, the towers and the impressive halls in the upper floor were built during that time.
The Town Hall was the seat of the local government for centuries and is still used for ceremonial and culture events.
A very peculiar visit in the Town Hall Square is the Pharmacy, one of the oldest continually working apothecary's in the world, dating from 1422.
The current building has developed from three previous Gothic buildings that were added together, being a weighing house on the left, the original apothecary in the centre and the house of the Priest of the Church of the Holy Spirit on the right hand side.
The interior contains a collection of original artefacts that are particularly curious and give an overview of how the pharmaceutical science has evolved during the centuries.
Leaving the Town Hall Square behind and almost hidden in the medieval streets Catherine's alley. Its name comes from St. Catherine's church, built on the side of the alley over 700 years ago.
If you're looking to enjoy the medieval atmosphere of Tallinn, this is the right place. Not only the architecture is gorgeous, but the multiple workshops crating ceramics, class and paintings make this alley a magical place.
After having visited the lower part of the city, I headed to the Toompea hill. Togo from the lower to the upper part of the city, I crossed the Long Leg Gate, located at the lower part of a road made in the hillside and built to connect the Toompea Hill and the harbour.
The gate used to be controlled from the lower part of the town and replaced a wooden gate in the 14th century. After losing its military function, it was used for multiple purposes, including the accommodation of soldiers. For the last few hundred years, it has housed artists' flats and studios.
Crowning Toompea hill is Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. It was built in a typical Russian style at the very end of the 19th century, when Estonia was still part of the Russian Empire.
The cathedral is richly decorated and its five onion domes can be seen from pretty much everywhere in Tallinn.
After the restoration of Estonian independence in the 90s, it was seen as a symbol of Russian oppression and there were plans to demolish the building, but they were never implemented.
A few meters behind the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, you can't miss the Toompea viewpoint.
Offering great views of the lower part of the Old Town and St. Olaf's Church, it is one of the most famous postcards of the Estonian capital.
After having explored the upper part of the old town, I started my descent, stopping at the Danish King's Garden. This area was given to the lower town by King Erik VII of Denmark, who constructed the city wall and made the garden the border between downtown and Toompea hill.
The Short Leg Gate Tower that I had visited just before, which is located right next to the Danish King's Garden, used to keep the lower town separate from Toompea Hill and according to the legend, it also stopped the ghost from accessing the hill.
In fact, this area is one of the most haunted places in Tallinn, where many people having reported sightings of ghosts. One of the statues that can be found in the garden represent the figure of an infamous executed black monk that is thought to roam the gardens at night.
Slightly outside of the Old Town, the Monument to War of Independence commemorates the victory in the Estonian War of Independence that took place between 1918 and 1920.
During this war, Estonia had to fight not only against Soviet Russia, but also against the German brigades attacking the Baltic.
The war ended on February 2nd, 1920 with the signing of the Tartu Peace Treaty.
The time to catch my ferry back to Helsinki was approaching, so I started heading back to the port and left Tallinn behind through the Viru Gate.
These two towers are part of Tallinn's defense system, built in the 14th century. Nowadays, Viru Street is one of the busiest pedestrian streets in the Old Town, with many shops and restaurants frequented by locals and tourists alike.
I left Tallinn completely in love with it; it's architecture and colourful buildings, the atmosphere, the beautiful cobblestone streets… everything! It became one of my favourite cities in Europe as soon as I stepped in it.
I certainly can't wait to go back to Estonia and visit more of this unknown but captivating country!
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Don't wait to buy a home in 2018 – Here's Why!
Act now! If you've been planning to buy a home, do it before January 1, 2018. A recent article in McLean's Magazine by Jonathan Hayward sheds some light on what it means should you wait to buy that home in the new year.
If you're not already aware of the latest announcement made by The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), here's what you need to know about obtaining a mortgage in 2018:
- Regardless of the interest rate you qualify for at the time of signing for your mortgage, you will have to pass a "stress-test" no matter what, even for uninsured mortgages (which applies to consumers putting 20% down or more). If you qualify at 2.9%, you have to be able to also carry the mortgage should the rates rise to the Bank of Canada's posted 5-year rate which is normally about 2% higher than your negotiated rate - which in this case would be around 4.9%. Therefore, you would not qualify if affordability becomes an issue at the higher "stress-test" rate.
- The "stress-test" essentially means that all homebuyers must qualify for mortgage loans at the higher of the Bank of Canada's five-year benchmark rate (currently 4.89%) or the mortgage rate offered by their lender plus 2% points. Whichever rate is higher at the time, lenders will use.
- "The effect of the changes will be huge, resulting in a 20% decrease in affordability, meaning a first-time homebuyer will be able to buy 20% less house", explains James Laird, co-founder of Ratehub.ca.
In the event that a home buyer does not pass the stress test, they will have 3 options.
- They have to put more money down.
- They have to purchase a smaller home or none at all.
- They have to seek out a co-signer whose income would be added as well.
So, what does this mean for you? Any mortgage transactions completed after January 1, 2018 will be affected by the new rules. The test also takes into account that the mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, etc... total no more than 39% of your monthly income. Once you pass the test, you will not have to be reviewed when the mortgage comes up for renewal, providing you stay with the same lender.
Other things to consider:
Note that as of November 2017, mortgage insurance has more strict rules as well.
- Mortgage amortization must be 25 years or less.
- Value of the home must be under 1 million.
- The owner must be the primary resident of the home.
- Buyer of the home must have credit score of 600 or higher.
In light of these new rules, you may want to purchase your new home sooner to avoid these challenges and possible road blocks before they come into effect on January 1, 2018.


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Theodore McCombs: The Import of Le Guin's Critiques and Speeches
What if our dreams could change reality? That's the rough premise of Ursula K. Le Guin's The Lathe of Heaven (1971), but it's also a fair description of the visionary impulse behind Le Guin's fiction. To call her writing "political" is necessary, but not sufficient. Even "visionary" seems too ordinary for her. She dreamed whole realities whose very articulation on the page forced us to reexamine assumptions we took for granted, and to see new ways forward without them.
The best I can do is an extended metaphor from the history of geometry: for two thousand years, mathematicians tried to prove that Euclid's fifth postulate could be derived from his first four. The most popular proof attempt was to assume the fifth postulate was false (and parallel lines could intersect), then work out some logical absurdity resulting from that assumption. But in the 19th-century, mathematicians started to realize that there was no absurdity, and a non-Euclidean geometry, though incredibly strange, was logically consistent.
That's what Le Guin's stories do: root out a piece of wisdom one takes as logical, and show it to be only an assumption, and one that the world can do well without. Her short story "Sur," about an all-female Antarctic expedition, is a careful working out of a universe in which the unfitness of women for such a grueling adventure is vehemently not assumed. Her novel The Left Hand of Darkness takes gender away altogether, then works out how sexuality, love, ambition, cunning, virtue, and sin might exist unattached to a fixed gender. The Dispossessed is an extended fictional experiment in anarchism and anti-capitalism.
That curiosity for "other ways of being" was at the forefront in her justly famous speech at the 2014 National Book Award, where she accepted the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters:
Resistance and change often begin in art, and very often in our art—the art of words.
Few dreamers have had the impact that Le Guin had on our world, and it is so much the poorer without her. But her example inspires us all to challenge ourselves and come up with a better one.
C.S. Peterson: A Wizard of Earthsea
A Wizard of Earthsea, published in 1968, was the first in what would eventually become Le Guin's five-book Earthsea Cycle. I discovered it when I was ten, on the first day of summer vacation, on my first foray into our newly refurbished and restocked local library. There it was, in a display dedicated to new fantasy books. Up to that point I'd been on a steady diet of Judy Blume and C. S. Lewis. I gobbled up the first three books of the Earthsea Cycle (all there were at the time) like one starving. Visiting our current library after the sad news of Ms. Le Guin's passing, I saw they had dedicated a whole shelf in the display cases to a celebration of her life's work. There I discovered, much to my delight, that there were two more books in the Earthsea Cycle that I had never read.
The wizard in the cycle is Ged. He is not born a wizard, but a wild, quick-tempered boy on a remote and rural island in the archipelago of Earthsea, from whence the books get their name. He herds goats. Right away, Le Guin gives center stage to the power of spoken words. Ged hears his aunt use a rhyming spell to get a goat down from her roof. He tries the spell for himself in the pasture and the herd of goats immediately gather around him, staring at him in eerie silence. The power of words is what hooked me into the world of Earthsea. The key to magic there is not so much the use of a spell, or a device like a wand, but knowledge of the true name of a thing. In that world she creates the concept of "True Speech." Everyone and everything has a true name, and those words, if known, give the speaker power over the bespoken.
First Ged has to learn to read and write in a different language, Hardic, which isn't magical in itself but "has its roots in the 'Old Speech,' that language in which things are named with their true names." The act of reading is magical as well. As when Ged reads out a spell and can't lift his eyes from the page until he is finished. You know the feeling.
A Wizard of Earthsea is a classic hero's journey. Ged is a proud and reckless youth who makes terrible mistakes and learns wisdom from dealing with the consequences. For me as a young reader, Le Guin's book broke the fantasy literature color barrier. It was the first book I read that introduced concepts of Eastern philosophy, such as the idea of balance in a universal force. This was still five years before Star Wars broke on the scene. The magic in the world of Earthsea was new, certainly a different kind of world from Narnia.
But it is the power of words to shape a world and call its creatures that Le Guin hammers home again and again. If the words are false, so will the world be, and illusions can be cast upon the real. But with the True Speech, there is the power to know. Ged, adept at learning the tricks of the trade, becomes dissatisfied with illusions and wants to know how to turn a pebble into a diamond for real, not just until the illusion wears off:
To make one thing into another is the quest of alchemy, and we have discovered it. It is fusion. The power to create gold out of another element was just observed in nature for the first time this past fall, when two neutron stars collided and sent waves of gravity crashing through the universe with such power that we felt them 130 million light-years away from the event. If the ancient alchemists had only known. But it is the alchemy of words that hold power in the world of Earthsea. Le Guin was a master of the magic of powerful, deeply considered words. Part of her mastery was respect for the power of words, whether or not the speaker was competent in their use. As for illusions and false names, "even foolery is dangerous in the hands of a fool." How prescient.
Amanda Baldeneaux: Le Guin's Novelette, Buffalo Gals, Won't You Come Out Tonight
Le Guin's novelette, Buffalo Gals, Won't You Come Out Tonight, won a Hugo Award and a World Fantasy Award in 1988 and is now included in her collected short stories, The Unreal and The Real. Buffalo Gals arguably inspired the collection's title, taking the reader on a journey with a child, Myra, who spends the months following a plane crash living in the desert with a band of animals. Or are they humans? Myra isn't quite sure, and neither is the reader.
"You fell out of the sky," the Coyote said, opening the story with a literal fall from one plane of existence into another: Myra has just survived a plane crash. Myra wakes to the attending coyote and the realization that she'd lost an eye. Myra follows Coyote "home," baffled as Coyote shifts form between a woman to animal and back again. One moment Coyote is a yellow-grey furred creature on all fours, and the next a woman in denim and a white shirt, cooking salmon mush and peeing indiscriminately on things. Coyote hums a few lyrics from the song "Buffalo Gals Won't You Come Out Tonight," the tune made famous by James Stewart in It's a Wonderful Life, and asks Myra if she is a "Buffalo Gal." Myra is confused by the question, as anyone born after 1960 might be. A few Google clicks and I now know "Buffalo" refers to the city, and was sometimes substituted with other city names, based on what city the song was performed in. Coyote, living apart from the world of adult humans (just like the child), thinks it refers to literal Buffalo gals, animals Coyote once knew to roam the wilds alongside her, now gone. Coyote takes to calling Myra "Gal," even after concluding Myra is fully human and will one day grow out of the wildness of childhood and into one of "them," the New People, living apart and in conflict with nature.
Here's the heart of the story: Myra was on a trajectory to soar out of the world of the unreal, of imagination and wildness and connection with nature into puberty and the sterile world of New People adulthood, but she refused, crash landing into the world of mythic animals. Le Guin grew up with anthropologists for parents, hearing Native American stories throughout childhood. In Buffalo Gals, elements of Native American myth—the Navajo trickster Coyote and the Hopi Spider Grandmother—are alive and living on the periphery of a society divorced from connection with animals and the land, culminating in a heartbreaking realization for Myra when she sees, for the first time, the cruelty and disconnection of the adult world she has no choice but to ultimately return to.
Of course, these musings on Le Guin's views of adulthood and society are made moot by Le Guin's own words in an interview with Jonathan White:
With Le Guin's passing and the legacy she leaves behind in the realms of the real of the unreal, the political and the undefinable, I wonder if Le Guin wasn't an incarnation of Coyote herself.
Sean Cassity: Still Wanting to Walk Away from Omelas with that Child in My Arms
For someone as drawn to narrative as I am, I am always surprised to admit that one of my all-time favorite stories isn't really a story at all. Ursula K. LeGuin's "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" presents a situation, a myth, really, a riff on an idea expressed separately by Dostoyevsky and William James. The city of Omelas is having a festival. Le Guin doesn't state what the occasion is. Maybe they have this festival every day. The city is so prosperous, so idyllic, there may not be not much else to do but celebrate. She crafts Omelas's perfection with the reader, supposing new details here and there. Then she reveals the city's dark necessity: all of the careless gaiety of the citizens depends on the suffering of a single child, locked and tortured in a cellar closet beneath one of the great buildings. Everyone knows the child is there. Many go down to witness it for themselves. The myth ends with the rationalizations the people of Omelas use to cope with this horror. No one can bring themselves to actually help the child and bring desolation upon everyone else, but some choose not to participate in the benefits of the child's suffering. These people one day just get up and walk away.
This is a story without resolution and without heroes. We are told about the light and dark sides of Omelas, and then it ends. Le Guin leaves us to wrestle with her proposed situation. And everyone must. At least for several minutes. Or, like me, often, and for the rest of our lives. What to do with the implications of this myth? What is the right way to behave in such a society? How is this myth reflected in our own society and how do we behave when we face more literal injustices and scapegoating? There is so much to ponder in these short pages and long paragraphs. The questions pop up in my own work in ways small and large as I continue to ponder them. At times I've revealed myself a radical with an urge to pull that kid out of the closet and let the whole society burn down around us.
"The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" was my first exposure to Ursula K. Le Guin, and it overshadows all the rapture I've enjoyed reading her other work.


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Opéra National de Paris, Teatro Real in Madrid, La Monnaie in Brussels and Royal Opera House Covent Garden, London
This season, Jonathan Santagada is going to be assistant conductor in three very prestigious European opera houses, Opéra National de Paris, Teatro Real in Madrid and La Monnaie in Brussels. In all three houses, he will be assisting internationally acclaimed Italian maestros: Nicola Luisotti, Maurizio Benini and Evelino Pidò. Jonathan has worked with Luisotti at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on Madama Butterfly and Il Trittico, as well as Pagliacci at "Teatro Regio" in Turin. With Benini, Santagada has worked on Rigoletto and Les vêpres siciliennes, both at the Royal Opera House and with Pidò on Il Turco in Italia at the Royal Opera House.
At Opéra National de Paris Jonathan will be assisting on La forza del destino, with a cast including Carlo Cigni, Anja Harteros, Željko Luči and Gabriele Viviani. The production will be directed by Jean-Claude Auvray.
At Teatro Real in Madrid Jonathan will be assisting on another Verdi opera: Il Trovatore, with a cast including Ludovic Tézier, Maria Agresta, Ekaterina Semenchuk and Francesco Meli. The production will be directed by Francisco Negrín.
Jonathan Santagada will be working for the first time at La Monnaie, Brussels, as assistant conductor for the rarely performed Robert le Diable by Meyerbeer, with a casting including Dmitry Korchak, Nicolas Courjal and Lisette Oropesa.
As well as his debut in these three new houses, Santagada will be returning to the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden for his fifth consecutive season for Così fan tutte, conducted by Maestro Stefano Montanari. Jan Philipp Gloger will be directing an international cast including Paolo Fanale, Gyula Orendt, Thomas Allen, Salome Jicia, Serena Malfi and Serena Gamberoni.
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Vancouver Craft Beer Week, photo by Two Peas Photography
Vancouver Craft Beer Week launches new website, new partnerships, new kickoff party, more citywide events and a bigger and better beer festival
Vancouver Craft Beer Week (VCBW)is all set to crush another 10-day celebration of craft beer from May 25 to June 3. VCBW is kicking things off in East Vancouver's brewery district, and continues throughout the week with dozens of citywide events taking place at venues across Metro Vancouver. The festivities culminate at the historic PNE fairgrounds on June 2 and 3 for the VCBW main event, with live music, food, games, art and 100 craft breweries and cideries pouring the largest craft beer and cider selection of any festival in Canada. The complete VCBW 2018 calendar promises a huge selection of new venues, events and promotions added to the mix alongside a few returning fan favourites. Beer lovers can drink in all the details of each impressive beer and cider event happening across Metro Vancouver from May 25 to June 3 at VCBW's newly launched website: VancouverCraftBeerWeek.com.
VCBW 2018 Kickoff: East Van Crusher • May 25, 2018
Kicking off VCBW at the Maritime Labour Centre is the East Van Crusher. This unorthodox opening night celebration features an incredible array of canned beer including the official VCBW 2018 Collaboration Beer, the infamous Grant Lawrence opening the 10-day celebration with the cracking of the first can, live music from Alex Maher and Hebegebe, and the glory of one of VCBW's most revered events: Feats of Strength hosted by Copper & Theory. Watch in amazement as brewers, cellarmen and women, barkeeps and hopefuls compete in ridiculous events designed to measure one's strength, but mostly to entertain. • Friday, May 25, 7–11pm at the Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St., Vancouver. Tickets $25 (includes entry and two beers) at VancouverCraftBeerWeek.com.
VCBW 2018 Festival at the PNE Fairgrounds • June 2-3, 2018
The most anticipated craft beer and cider festival in Western Canada returns to the PNE Fairgrounds for a full weekend of live music, food, art, craft beer and cider, games and good times. The ninth annual Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival caps off a 10-day citywide celebration with more than 100 craft breweries and cideries pouring more than 300 beers and ciders. For a complete list of participating breweries, food trucks and bands, and to purchase tickets, visit VancouverCraftBeerWeek.com• Saturday, June 2 from 2-7pm, and Sunday, June 3 from 12-5pm at the PNE Fairgrounds, Vancouver. Single day, weekend passes and VIP tickets available now at VancouverCraftBeerWeek.comstarting at $39.
VCBW 2018 Citywide Events • May 25-June 3, 2018
To make Vancouver Craft Beer Week a truly citywide celebration of craft beer culture and community, restaurants and breweries across the city are joining in the fun to become VCBW-approved venues. In addition to a few favourite annual events, VCBW has brewed up a fresh batch of festivities and happenings from May 25 to June 3. Highlights include: Forbidden Fruit presented by The Devil's Elbow featuring fruity and sour beers from 22 B.C. craft breweries; The Growler's [email protected] Tap Takeover at 12 Kings Pub celebrating the new issue of The Growler and the release of the latest beer in its B.C. Brewer Collaboration Series plus 12 specially selected beers; The Guitar Cabaret with host Paul Pigat and special guest, Steve Pineo presented by The Anza Club along with Driftwood Brewery; East Van Comes to the West End Tap Takeover at Timber; New Kids on The Rock Tap Takeover at St. Augustine's; Vancouver Brewery Tour's Gastown Pub Walk; Craft Beer Market's Brewmaster Dinner featuring the breweries of Port Moody's Brewers Row; plus many more events and promotions happening in and around the city. A complete list of VCBW citywide events is available at VancouverCraftBeerWeek.com. Check back often as this list is continuously updated.
Vancouver Craft Beer Week is committed to providing a safe space for all to enjoy and ensuring that craft beer is promoted and appreciated responsibly by adults. All volunteers, staff, and attendees should experience VCBW free from harassment, assault or intimidation—any such behavior will not be tolerated. As with all VCBW events, Serving It Right rules apply—attendees must be 19+ years of age and provide two pieces of ID. VCBW guests are reminded to drink responsibly and plan a safe ride home. For more information about VCBW and to purchase tickets, visit VancouverCraftBeerWeek.com.


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Please ensure you select the correct firmware for your model of AimCam.
1. Use must use a clear/formatted micro SD card to perform the update- If you want to save any files that are currently on your SD card, please save them to your computer now.
2. To download the latest firmware files click on the 'DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE' tab below, the files should begin to automatically download. To install your new firmware files please watch this short video- Installing your new firmware files
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3. Make sure your AimCam is turned off. Now place your SD card into your AimCam and power on. The update should automatically begin, this is symbolised by your blue or red LED flashing several times then rapidly flashing for a few seconds. Your AimCam will then go into standby mode (still red LED) when the update is complete. The full update should take around 30 seconds.
4. Once the update has completed. You will need to remove the firmware files from your SD card otherwise the firmware will update every time you turn your AimCam on. To remove the files insert the SD card into your computer and reformat or select and delete the files.


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I love to shop for old cosmetic ads because they provide important information, like the dates when specific products were available. I purchased the Mary Garden advertisement below at an antiques mall for $10.
What does it remind us? .That celebrity endorsements are nothing new, for one thing. In fact during the first quarter of the 20th century, female performers of all types started appearing in ads and often had their own line of products manufactured by an established company
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Looking through our "old" photos of the gym has brought up a lot of fond memories… In the past year, we've made tons of new friends, seen those friends make strides toward great health, and witnessed some truly awesome accomplishments. For those of you that experienced "Murph" this weekend, I hope you'll agree there was some magic in the air. Not only did ALL of you push through to the bitter end, but the camaraderie and support was impressive. Without getting too sappy, I'm so impressed and thankful to be a part of such awesomeness.
Ok, that said, I'm actually here to tell you about our next big challenge… the 12 Days of Crossfit!! Starting December 8th, we'll complete a benchmark workout every day for 12 days, then we'll wrap it up with our holiday party. The challenge is to show up and give it your all for 12 straight days…Can you do it?
- Workouts will be every day, including Sunday, from December 8th to December 19th during normal class times. We will be offering an additional Sunday class at 9am, and we encourage everyone on Friday the 19th to show up for the 5:30pm class.
- Party will be held Friday, December 19th following the completion of our last WOD.
- If you miss a WOD, you are encouraged to show up to open gym to make it up.
What to expect:
- You will complete a benchmark workout each day for 12 days…. but we will NOT be repeating Murph! You'll see a good variety of the shorter girls, heroes, and old games or open WODs.
- The 12 Days are great for all levels of fitness and experience. Most of us had been doing Crossfit for only 3 weeks when we began last year. All of the workouts can be scaled, and there is no reason to be intimidated. You WILL get through them.
- It will be challenging! You will likely be sore, grouchy, and not want to come to class on a few of the days. That's normal, but get yourself off the couch and do it anyway! Especially on days 6 and 7. Ha! Feel free to buddy up and motivate each other to make it to the gym each day.
- You will surprise yourself. Whether it's a PR on a workout you've done a number of times, your first "Rx" workout, or slogging through a WOD at a weight that pushes your boundaries…you will accomplish more than you thought possible on at least one occasion.
- We'll track all the days on the board so you can see exactly what you have and haven't done.
- "We're in it together." You'll always have someone to cheer you through those last reps and plenty of people to commiserate with about whatever's sore that day.
- You will feel accomplished! Finishing the 12 Days is a big deal and absolutely something to be proud of.
A few of my personal highlights from last year (yes, there are things to look forward to!!):
- Completing "Grace" for the first time after Jay convinced me that I could actually lift that much… 30 times. If it wasn't written in my notebook, I still wouldn't believe it
- Feeling the energy as everyone cheered each other on. Only a month after opening, it was clear that we already had a strong community in the making
- Nancy beating every last one of us in a pull up bar hanging contest at the holiday party. I wouldn't dare challenge that lady to a showdown. She has some serious grit.
Looking forward to another great holiday season!


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A good friend posted yet another writeup on the "childfree argument" and the trials and tribulations of Parenthood:
An extremely well-written overview of recent studies showing how and why the fun has gone out of parenthood:
Why is this important to the childfree by choice? Well, the next time someone says, "You'll regret not having kid." or, "Parenthood is such a joy, you're missing out" you can send them a link to this article.
And, I was compelled to respond…
That's a detailed writeup with lots of references to well-founded studies, no doubt. But, I do not think it is putting forth an argument that has no "other" side.
I quote from the writeup… "A few generations ago, people weren't stopping to contemplate whether having a child would make them happy. Having children was simply what you did. And we are lucky, today, to have choices about these matters."
The question is, why are we beginning to examine this new "choice". Is it really because it's better for the planet to have less resource-depleting human beings on it? Or could it be self-centeredness on our part? Or hubris? Just the pursuit of our own happiness/comfort/convenience, above all else?
Once again, I quote from the writeup… "Children may provide unrivaled moments of joy. But they also provide unrivaled moments of frustration, tedium, anxiety, heartbreak. This scene, which isn't even all that awful or uncommon, makes it perfectly clear why parenting may be regarded as less fun than having dinner with friends or baking a cake. Loving one's children and loving the act of parenting are not the same thing."
Re-read this para in light of the questions I asked earlier. Yes, travelling across the world or catching a movie with friends can be infinitely more satisfying to us as individuals, than the trials and tribulations of "parenting", in spite of the limitless love we may have for our children. So why do some of us do it?!
I've said it before, and I'll say it again – Parenting is not for everyone. And, I don't mean to imply that being childfree is not an option. But, there's gotta be more to the reason than individual comfort and convenience, don't you think?!
Every Life has a purpose, even though, at times, it may not be quite apparent to us. And, being a part of nature's creation process may be the one thing that brings us all closer to Nature herself, and by extension, to God (or whatever life-force we believe in!)
We may each have our reasons for doing what we choose to do (and not doing so, too)! The next kid that walks this Earth may not invent cold fusion, but that doesn't mean that his/her time on this planet was purposeless…