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Police, AMI Insurance and an Auckland dairy owner are urging small business owners to take extra security measures.
Small businesses make up 97 per cent of all businesses in New Zealand and in recent times have been the subject of many attacks and robberies.
Creating a video alongside police, Just Mart owner Judy Xu offered her business as the showcase for the new campaign.
Constable Charlie Laumatia also features in the video and explains that there are seven steps owners can make in their stores.
Owners should control access to the shop, see others and be seen, clearly layout the store, keep it clean and tidy, use active security, manage and maintain business and train staff to be vigilant against offenders.
Xu knows first hand what its like to be the target of crime - her Auckland city centre store was robbed in October last year.
Her husband was working when five offenders came into the store, threatened him with a knife and took off with cigarettes and $1000 cash.
"I'm very worried, very scared. Five people came in and hurt my husband. They pushed him to the ground," she said.
Since then Xu has worried that it will happen again and is urging other small business owners to take extra security precautions in store.
Starring in a new video alongside the police and AMI, Xu hopes others will see the video and make the changes it suggests.
AMI's general manager for small business Andrew Francis says they are proud to partner with police to help prevent crime.
"I really commend Mrs Xu for her bravery in speaking out, despite what her family has been through," Francis said.
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Life is challenging enough without the hassle of allergies on top of it. Here is an article that will help you if you have been wondering what to do about your allergies. Keep reading for great advice on how to control your allergies, so that you can do more of the best things in life.
During the periods of really nice weather, you may be inclined to crack open the windows at home in order to save some money on expensive air conditioning costs. But, doing so could exacerbate your allergies. A HEPA filter on your air conditioner can help prevent allergens from entering your home. This will help you breathe better, even though the air might not seem as fresh.
Dust Mites
Dust mites are everywhere. As the name implies, mites love to burrow in your mattress and pillows, feasting on your discarded skin cells! It is disgusting. A good solution to address dust mites is to use allergy bedding covers to completely enclose your mattress and pillows. Be sure to launder your bedding weekly in the hottest water possible so that dust mites are eradicated.
Your body could be causing an allergic reaction. This is often true! As you make your way through the world, bits of it stick to you in the form of pollen, dust and other allergens. By day's end, you are just coated! If you go to bed without a shower, you will be sleeping with allergens, and you will no doubt, wake up with symptoms. Before settling into bed for the night, take a shower and don freshly laundered pajamas; this eliminates excess allergens and helps you to sleep soundly.
A good way to alleviate bronchial symptoms is to maintain proper hydration. When you are dehydrated, the membranes of your nose and throat can become dry and irritated. Dehydration can also cause your glands to try to compensate by producing their own moisture which can, in turn, be hard to break up.
Avoid colorant in household items. You could be allergic. Even simple products, like bath tissue, can contain harmful dyes. Use ordinary white paper products instead, and you may notice a decline of your allergic symptoms.
This article has provided you with some great solutions to your allergy problems, offering you relief from the discomforts they have caused you in the past. With a lot of work needing to be completed, challenges to face, and fun to have, no one should be hindered by allergies. Make sure you control any reactions you might have and live life again!

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The last few months I've been infatuated with warm evening sun. The light is no longer bright enough to create silhouettes of everything. Instead, everything is bathed in golden light.
I've made people pose for me simply because I couldn't let the light go to waste.
Last night I was on my way home from town. The last of the day's light was shining into my window. I was pretty sure these wild lilies would pair beautifully with that golden light. These lilies growing along our road did not disappoint!


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Denise is a native of Marlboro County and began working in the field of addiction and behavioral health in 1986. Denise started her career path with the Marlboro County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Bennettsville, SC as a SCIP coordinator and later in she worked with the Lexington Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse LRADAC in Columbia.
The majority of her work has been in the North Carolina Mental Health system where she has worked as a clinician, clinical supervisor, and Inpatient Director. She has been employed with Southeastern Regional Mental Health, CASCADE Services in Charlotte. Pathways Mental Health in Gastonia, NC and Daymark Recovery Center Monroe/Kannapolis, NC.
Denise has also worked as an adjunct professor with Robeson Community College and Barber Scotia College in Concord, NC. She holds a Bachelors of Arts degree from Winthrop College and a Masters of Arts degree from Webster University in Human Resource Development and Management. She also obtained her Certified Substance Abuse Counselor credential from the state of North Carolina in 2001.
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What a wonderful message we are receiving for this upcoming week!
"Help is never far away if only you would remember to not only ask for it but be willing to receive it when it is sent to you. Allow the Universe and the Divine to send you what you need in whatever form best suits you at a particular moment in time. Never overlook a gift of love."
So true! When we do take time to ask for help we must remember to be open to receive that help when it is sent to us. Most often it will come in a most unassuming way. Perhaps through a stranger's message, a small token of appreciation from someone unexpectedly, or an opportunity that when taken will lead us to the answers we were looking for. Trust your prayers will be heard and answered.


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What hits you first is the luxury within this very surreal environment
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Mara North Conservancy, Maasai Mara, Kenya
Elephant Pepper Camp
- Safari vehicles specifically designed for comfort & photography
- Get back to nature with expert guides
- Situated in a privately managed conservancy in the heart of the Maasai Mara
Facilities include
Activities include
- Birding
- Game Drives
- Night Drives
- Cultural Visits
- Guided Bush Walks
- Bush Breakfasts & Sundowners
Seasons in Kenya
About Elephant Pepper Camp
Elephant Pepper Camp is situated in the prime core of the protected and private Mara North Conservancy wilderness area. In the same location for 20 years, one of the original, very small and exclusive tented camps, Elephant Pepper is located away from other lodges, in the heart of the African bush. The spacious canvas tents are comfortably furnished, featuring en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and traditional safari showers. Nothing rivals sitting around the campfire listening to the sounds of the African night.
Enjoying extended game drives in the best equipped 4x4 game drive vehicles, clients participate in the most unique wildlife experience in the world. Elephant Pepper Camp brings people to the heart of the wilderness ~ no traffic, no permanent structures, just the sights and sounds of the African bush.
Recently, they have extended the camp by a second Honeymoon Suite / Family Tent bringing the camp's room configuration to: 8 en-suite tents and 2 Family/Honeymoon tents. All the bedrooms now have brand new tents, which are larger and tan in colour. The traditional safari showers have been replaced with running water showers in all tents. A new lounge/library area has been built.
Practical info
Elephant Pepper Camp has been the driving force in creating the Mara North Conservancy (MNC), established in 2009, which covers over 70,000 acres between Musiara and Aitong, a core parcel within the Masai Mara eco-system. The newly formed conservancy provides some of the Maasai Mara's prime game viewing, by maintaining the land solely for wildlife conservation. MNC guarantees its 750 Maasai landowners stable revenue, transparent financial management and the preservation of the ancient balance between wildlife and traditional pastoralism.
EPC has worked with the local Maasai community for nearly 20 years, with the creation of MNC only the latest development in preserving this vital wilderness. EPC works with the community, local government and other stake holders and has participated and/or spearheaded many development initiatives, including helping homesteads translocate their building materials in order to reduce the need for tree felling.
How to get there
We will assist with all necessary internal transfers after booking.
Mara North Airstrip is 30-minutes drive from camp.
Musiara airstrip is a 1 hour drive from camp.
Air Kenya
Fly 540
Twice daily scheduled Safarilink flight departing Nairobi Wilson at 10.00AM and 3.00PM
Three times daily in high season and twice daily in low season - Air Kenya flight departing 9.15AM, 12.15PM and 3.15PM.
Once daily scheduled Fly 540 flight departing at 10.00AM and 3.00PM (afternoon flight not available on Friday or Sunday).
NB. All prices and times are subject to change.
When to go
Elephant Pepper Camp is closed 1st April - 15th June
Important Information
Cash (US$ not older than 2006, Euro, Sterling, KSH) Visa & MasterCard are accepted.
Debit cards and travellers cheques are not accepted.
Note: Please bring sufficient cash for tipping.
Elephant Pepper Camp runs completely on solar power. All tents have solar LED lighting 24 hours a day. Guest batteries can be charged in the office. All game viewing vehicles have inverters allowing battery charging whilst on game drives. The camp's power cannot support hairdryers. Guests are recommended to bring converters & universal plug adaptors.
The camp has a daily set menu. Please inform us about any dietary requirements or allergies prior to arrival.
Please note that Elephant Pepper Camp is situated in a location of minimal malarial risk. Those higher than approximately 4,000ft, including Elephant Pepper Camp, can be considered malaria free.
Travelling with children
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children between the ages of 0-5 years are free of charge. A child in his / her own room will be charged a single room rate.
Children between the ages of 6-17 years pay 75% of the adult sharing rate.
Children between in a third bed pay 50% of the adult sharing rate.
Extra beds are to accommodate children under the age of 16 years only (maximum 4 extra beds in camp at any one time).
In the family suite the additional children are charged at the per child sharing rate (max 4 pax)
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Trey Songz Confirms His Trip To Lagos This December
American R n B singer, TREY SONGZ, is billed to perform at the Lagos Edition of Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged on December 18th, 2015.
Comedians Basketmouth, Bovi will be hosting the event which will hold on the 18th of December at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. Plan to attend.
See his tweet below;
Lagos! See you at #PepsiRhythmUnplugged on Friday, December 18th at the Eko Convention Centre.… https://t.co/rP6IQjPOsx
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Young Avengers is new territory for this reader of Marvel Comics. Characters like Wiccan, Hulkling, Marvel Boy, and Miss America are entirely unfamiliar while Kid Loki and the second Hawkeye (Kate Bishop) are only remotely familiar because I've read Matt Fraction's The Mighty Thor and Hawkeye. The storytelling method is something I'm familiar with: several young characters are introduced (re-introduced) with the expectation that despite their differences they will learn to work together. These characters simply look and sound a lot like your favorite Avengers, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, you know their names by now, only these characters are younger.
Despite a lack of zeal for this new title, I found myself drawn into the stories of some of the characters. Though Hulkling and Wiccan sometimes feel like a forced back-up gay relationship (because we all know that Northstar and Kyle Jinadu are the news-breaking first gay marriage in comic books), I found myself drawn to these two. There is something to be said for Wiccan's attempts to reunite Hulkling with his Skrull mother, and I'll admit that this story alone is my reason for deciding to keep reading this title. While I'm loosely interested in many of the characters and who exactly they are, I find very little to care about in the story of the team's central figure, Kid Loki.
Writer Kieron Gillen has gathered some all-star status over the last few years. It was he who developed Kid Loki into the character we all know and (sometimes) love in Journey Into Mystery. He also wrote the Uncanny X-Men during its short stint between the conclusion of Marvel's longest running title (such a bad decision) and the beginning of the Marvel Now Bendis run (such a good decision). Friends of mine said that Gillen was writing the definitive X-Book, one in which Mister Sinister is realized as the character behind all those years of great stories since 1963. The book fizzled, partially because everything at Marvel has to fit into the big event calendar and certainly partially because Gillen's vision wasn't as good as Jason Aaron's vision for Wolverine and the X-Men, one of the few X-books not to get a reboot during Marvel Now. As for Kid Loki, I found him much more interesting from Thor's perspective in Fraction's The Mighty Thor than in Gillen's Journey Into Mystery.
Seeing Gillen as the writer for Young Avengers is something of a turn off. He has the power to pull some great artists to his side, and Michael S. Norton is no exception. His work reminds me of Fraction's partner on Hawkeye and The Immortal Iron Fist, David Aja. Unfortunately, the title of this first issue "Style > Substance" reflects Gillen's work much too accurately. The title pages look great, like Venture Bros. meets Hawkeye, and the characters all look fantastic. There is love and sexuality and all the other things young people are concerned with, but it feels a little too superficial.
I mentioned earlier that the Skrull situation (coupled with the art, of course, which is great) will keep me reading for another issue, but come issue two Gillen has to bring something more substantial. His ideas for the development of the Uncanny X-Men with Mister Sinister were brilliant, but they were also poorly delivered. Without any such great plans for Young Avengers, will Gillen be able to deliver some really good content from here on out? I'm not very optimistic, but I'm willing to give him one more try.
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There's a plethora of activities to keep you busy while visiting the Baja. From random daily findings to picking up a new hobby. An adventurous spirit has a very apparent presence in the air, becoming more evident the more you talk to the people that frequently visit or call Mexico home. Ever think about giving kite boarding a try? Los Barriles has some of the most consistent conditions and even hosts Lord of the Winds annual competition. Fishing is also huge on the Sea of Cortez. The variety of fish is abundant and ever changing throughout the year. The first time pulling an animal out of the ocean that's bigger than you is absolutely mind-blowing, truly a humbling experience. The gorgeous sunrises & sunsets are impossible to ignore. Being right on The Tropic of Cancer it's easy to be awake for both, cerveza consumption dependent of course. I can't forget about baby sea turtles! If witnessing these cuties hatch is a bucket list item for you then be sure to visit anytime around August to November. Seven different species start their lives on the beaches of Baja. With six of the species being endangered they need all the help they can get making their trek to the ocean.
Lessons learned & helpful tips:
- Learn a little bit more Spanish than you think is necessary. Easy to order food & drinks. Hard to ask for your lost keys in a grocery store.
- Even Mexico has fine print. Don't bring more than 2 of anything or you'll pay an unexpected $117 USD in taxes at customs. I thought it was a great idea to bring 6 cameras "just in case".
- Just because tequila & beer is ridiculously cheap STILL doesn't make it ok to mix the two.
- Pesos look like monopoly money so it's kinda easy to treat it as such. It also fluctuates daily so make sure it's at a high point before exchanging all your currency over.
- Never pass up a gas station thinking there's another one coming up soon. Your hungover passengers just might kill you over the stress you caused them.
- When you get back home don't spend much time convincing people Baja is safe. Let them believe the world is too dangerous to explore. More tacos and Pacificos for you.
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- Never save an activity for "next time". Wake up early, catch the sunrise and do everything you desire cause you might not be back. Also... you can sleep when you're dead.
- Make at least one new friend on your adventures. It's surprisingly easy to make buddies while traveling which just might start plans on your next trip!


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Au Bon Pain
Hours And Locations for Georgia
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At Au Bon Pain café bakery, food is our passion -- meaningful, flavorful, high quality, healthful food. Each signature recipe is uniquely crafted, and there is always something new to try. Healthy choices, comfort food, indulgent treats… we make them to satisfy your cravings – savory, sweet, crispy, chocolaty, chewy, fruity, flakey, yummy and delicious. Our food is inspired by Chef Katherine See and is made fresh throughout the day by our bakers and café team. Our dedicated employees prepa ...
There are over 200 Au Bon Pain locations in the US.
Au Bon Pain Hours And Locations for Georgia
Bakery Cafe
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Our vision for Sandbox Summit is to gather members representing a diverse and global community. Sandbox has 41 Hubs around the world, and we would like every hub to be represented. Any member of Sandbox is welcome to apply.
We will prioritize scholarships to:
- Members from emerging countries/regions, where the average wage is lower.
- Members that have given the most to the community (e.g. ambassadors) and are in financial hardship.
- Kenyan members.
Every member of Sandbox is welcome to apply.
How does the application work?
Apply on the link above - we'll do our best to get you to the Baobabs! Make sure to apply for a scholarship before the 22nd of July!
When will I know if my application succeeds?
We don't know yet. It depends on how many tickets we sell, on sponsorships, and donations. We aim to have a confirmation as soon as possible, aiming to one month before the beginning of the Summit.
Where will the resources come from?
We have several plans: 1. We are including a default donation of 50$ on the ticket sale (members will be free to opt-out). 2. We are giving members the chance to be a patron by purchasing the Patron Ticket which will cover the summit fee of another member, 3. We set up a Sponsorships Committee who will reach out to organizations to fund members attendance to the Summit, 4. The more members attend the Summit, the more funds the Summit Team will have to cover fee waivers.
I am not a Sandbox member, can I apply for a Scholarship?
No. Given limited funds, scholarships are only available for Sandbox members.
If I don't get a scholarship, can I get a cheaper ticket?
Yes. Applicants who don't get a scholarship will have access to early bird tickets. Financial assistance is allocated first to individuals with the greatest need, and based on the priorities outlined in the intro paragraph of this page. We will let you know how to proceed after the application review process is over.
I have already bought my Summit ticket. Can I still apply for a Scholarship?
No. Tickets cannot be reimbursed. Bear in mind that if you apply for a Scholarship and don't get selected, you will still have the chance to buy Early Bird tickets.
What type of scholarship can I get?
For our 2017 Croatia Summit, every Scholarship applicant was granted some form of financial assistance. For some, the assistance wasn't sufficient due to budget limitations (and limited donations), but we did manage to provide help for 59 members. We certainly encourage those in financial hardship to help us seek sponsorship or explore creative means of securing funding for your own travel and accommodation (eg. crowdfunding -last year, the Léman hub fundraised 700€ through the ski retreat, to donate for a member of emerging countries, asking your employer or university, finding local sponsors, asking friends, etc).
I know an individual or organisation that is keen on sponsoring members!
Excellent, please put us in touch!
What will the scholarship cover?
A full scholarship that will cover all your Summit ticket, which includes accommodation in Standard Tent, food and all costs during the Summit. This ticket has a full rate cost of USD 780. A partial scholarship will provide a discounted ticket of USD 300.
Who decides who will get the scholarships, and under which criteria?
The "Sponsorships" Team, led by Franco Amorosi (Buenos Aires Hub) - has been appointed to this task. We think diversity of thought and origin is really important, and we want all the hubs to be represented - particularly those from the Global South. We're trying to make the summits as accessible as we can to all members worldwide. We will also allocate scholarship depending on how active the members are, and what they can provide to the community in lieu of the scholarship.
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H2 Purity: 99.9999% O2 Purity: 99.9999% RP Purity: Plasma Fields of 24K subatomic Gold and Quartz Crystals.
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High pressure protection.
Low water protection.
Water level display.
H2 output flow is fixed.
Power and Voltage: 110V or 220V, or as specified. 50-60 Hz (according to your specification)
Fluctuation Rate of Output Pressure: < 0.001 MPa
Water Consumption: 1 Gal. water produces 5.8 Gal. of H2, will go 7-10 days before adding more water.
Water Requirement: Only use the Deionized Water.
Weight: 74 lbs. Comes packaged in a wooden crate.
You will receive the ARP Tech Cells and the Operational Manual Separately from the Machine and directly from our Lab. All of our Machines are shipped directly from the Manufacturer directly to you in order to avoid the extra shipping cost to you.
Delivery: Approximately 10-14 days after receiving the order.
Warranty: 12 months
Why we do not offer longer Warranty?
We had many instances when people would overrun the machine without giving it any rest and we decided that giving too long of a Warranty is too risky for us. However, we must say that our machines are care free and amazingly built to last, an that if there is ever a problem we do our best to troubleshoot with our customer through our qualified technicians. In many years of providing this service we have had only success and satisfied customers. So please do not be concerned about the Warranty. It is very likely that we won't ever hear from you running into any problems with the machine, as long as you follow the correct use, according to our Manual.
Note: The water used within the unit generates the ARP Tech Bio Activated H2 or O2 Gas (two separate ports that can be combined via tube splitter if you chose) via Electrolysis, SPE/PEM and additional ARP Tech, which adds Its own Energetic and Medicinal Quality, and also Bio Activated the H2 or O2 Gas into higher efficacy. Deionized Water is used for the machine to make the H2 or O2 from the H2O, and this is not the water that you used for drinking. You will use a separate water tube, not a Breathing Cannula in order to insert into a separate holding vessel filled with your choice of purified drinking water, tea or watery consistency herbal elixirs. Generally speaking it takes 20-30 minutes to Saturate a 1 gallon of water with Hydrogen Gas, and it is best done by covering the vessel while the Tube is inserted in your holding vessel with a stretch wrap plastic. It is best to use the Tube as is without the diffuser stone on the end in order to keep the flow free flowing; so no need for purchasing a diffuser stone at the end of the water infusing tube. Once you have finished infusing your water then simply cover and store with the cover on. We have measured the Therapeutic Levels of Hydrogen in the Water even after 24 hours through the use of our Machines, but it is always the best to drink that Hydrogen infused water as soon as you can, since the levels slowly start to lower with each hour.


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Valentine Cookies
This recipe makes a lot of cookies, but it can be halved, or you can freeze a portion of the dough for up to three weeks.
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michelefoster912 FEB, 2014I make these every year and they are quite the event! Takes many hours but they're always worth it. I add a touch of vanilla extract and also lemon zest, both of which I find enhance the flavor. I must always half the recipe because this year it nearly broke my kitchen aid mixer! The dough is pretty stiff and bulky. Next year I will remember to cut this recipe in half. I also sometimes substitute with half splenda and also use no sugar added jam and still get rave reviews!Reply
5foxyrun11 FEB, 2011I made these cookies a few years ago. They came out exactly as the photos. I made my own sanding sugar. Just put regular sugar in the food processor and it comes out very fine sand sugar. It?Reply
woolylogic10 FEB, 2011Definitely don't jam them until after baking. These were fun!Reply
yecats355 FEB, 2011I made these last year and they were a big Hit!Reply
SaraSoko12 FEB, 2010Does anyone know if you are supposed to make the jam sandwiches BEFORE or AFTER baking? It lists the directions after the baking instructions, but it seems more logical (to me) to do it before.Reply
Sylt7912 FEB, 2010My local bakery is nice enough to share their sanding sugars with me. Why not ask your bakery for some?Reply
Buttercup879 FEB, 2010You can find it in Michaels and if you don't have michaels just check on line wheres the nearest to you...or Wilton.comReply
jahspecialized8 FEB, 2010Does anyone know where I can purchase sanding sugarReply
skina7 MAR, 2009these were reallly really good cookies! i accidentally forgot the eggs so i added them at the very end and they still tasted great. i put cream cheese icing on them and they tasted like yummy christmas cookies. like it says, this dough makes a lot of cookies, i made over 100 with it.Reply
Joevans20 FEB, 2009These are excellent cookies! I made them with seedless Raspberry Jam. I ONLY use butter in my baking as 'butter makes it better'. If I see a recipe that uses Margarine I will not bake it. You can taste the difference butter makes in your baking. I have noticed quite a few C.C. recipes askiing for shortening..Reply
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What is a 3D printer in the first place?
What is a 3D printer?
Up to now, I think that the image such as New Year's cards, corporate documents, school reports, etc. are printed on paper as most printers.
However, in the last few years the scope of what the term printer is defined has been expanded.
That's because "3D printers" for making "solid" ones have appeared.
How does 3D printer become three dimensional?
It is faster to actually see it in movies, but what 3D printers share in common is to make shapes into 3 dimensional solid by stacking materials of 2 dimensions or planes little by little .
「A 3D printer expanding more and more. Making things that become more and more familiar」
Also, in recent years technology has developed and the noise etc. in the making process has been reduced to a great extent.
Also, since the price is also cheap, its hurd is falling to purchase even for the general public.
The number of places to actually introduce is increasing even at schools and small business establishments (like my place).
For that reason, "making things" themselves have become more and more familiar.
So far
There may have been an image of "MONODZUKURI = Factory", but that is changing drastically.
An era in which various things can be easily made easily in a few places in everyday life is coming so far.
"3D cafe" A cafe where anyone can easily enjoy 3D printers
The above is a manufacturing café located in Sapporo, but this way manufacturing becomes more and more familiar.
「What can we output with a 3D printer?」
I myself thought that it was only plastic accessories for small things that can be made with a 3D printer the other day.
However, now 3D printers that are active in various fields are appearing.
Large ones to be used at construction sites, things for medical use that can be used at hospitals, and foods and foods can also be output with 3D printers.
「Downloading a new house, housing construction using a 3D printer in the UK」
「3D Printer Application Case – Save the Life of a Young Girl – Medical Site | Stratasys」
XYZ 3D printer demonstration for candy, cookie, deco choco etc. Eatable sweets 3D print
3D printer expectation for future activities
What did you think?
Now, do not you feel that the life of the future will change dramatically just by introducing it easily?
The utilization of the 3D printer itself has just begun.
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NASHVILLE, TN - August 5, 2013 ---Anna Wilson, along with long-time husband/producer, Monty Powell have launched a new tour called SONG TALES! It will be an intimate, acoustic singer-songwriter style show with an unusual twist that highlights the songwriting prowess and compelling vocal performances of husband/wife team, Monty Powell and Anna Wilson. Powell performs his string of country hits made famous by Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw and others, while giving an insider's look behind the curtain by telling humorous and moving stories about the songs and the artists he works with. Wilson's sultry jazz vocals shine a light on Great American Songbook standards mixed with her own original jazz compositions that pay tribute to the Tin Pan Alley era.
In addition, each Song Tales performance will be highlighted by an unprecedented and unique feature, as Powell and Wilson will compose an original song written specifically about and for each community they visit. The content of each song will be created around the stories, anecdotes, historical information, and tall tales provided by the members of each community, via a Facebook page that has been set up specifically for the tour (www.facebook.com/songtales). As a result, each market visited will have a world premier of their very own "song tale" brought to them during the evening's performance that engages their local community and tells their story.
The tour will visit community theaters around the country beginning Fall, 2014 through Spring, 2015. Stay tuned for the a show near you!


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The Out is coming out…. to Fire Island. Ian Reisner, owner of New York's The Out Hotel, has purchased Fire Island Pines at auction, the commercial district along the harbor on Fire Island (on the other side of Long Island). Together with PJ McAteer, owner of the local Sip & Twirl nightclub, he plans to bring the district back to life following the fire that destroyed The Pavilion nightclub back in 2011.Read More
Press Release: Fire Island Pines Sells at Auction for $10.1 Million, New "Pines Hotel" Grand Opening 2016
Ian Reisner and PJ McAteer have bought the 320 feet of dock side frontage making up 80% of the commercial real estate space on Fire Island Pines for $10.1 million.Read More
New York Times: Gay Mecca on Fire Island Sells for $10.1 Million at Auction →
A strip of commercial real estate along the harbor in Fire Island Pines sold for $10.1 million at auction on Thursday to developers with plans to continue the revival of a former mecca for closeted gay men.
The sale price was well below the $25 million the previous owners sought when they placed it on the market last fall, and below the $17 million they paid for it in 2010. In a deal hammered out over more than six hours, the property was bought by Ian Reisner, who also owns the Out NYC, a hotel on West 42nd Street in Manhattan that focuses on a gay clientele. The deal is expected to close in February.Read More
New York Times: Central Park South, the View That Sneaked Up on the City
Central Park South has long been a reservoir of apartment-house construction, the expansive north views as attractive in the 1870s as they are now. The sweep of its history runs from the long-gone Bradley of 1877 to the modernist 240 Central Park South of 1940 — by way of the original Plaza Hotel of 1882 and the artistic Gainsborough of 1908. But as it turns out, it took awhile for developers to arrive at a full appreciation of Central Park South's dazzling prospect.Read More
New York Times: To Be a Hotel and Gay in New York
Welcome to the Out NYC, whose owners have called it both the first gay hotel in New York and a "straight-friendly urban resort." Located in way west Clinton between 10th and 11th Avenues, the three-story, 70,000-square-foot hotel, the brainchild of Ian Simpson Reisner, a managing partner of Parkview Developers, has 105 rooms. The XL nightclub and bar are just off the lobby; a restaurant and other amenities are in the works.
So my question was: in a place like New York City, what does being a gay hotel mean, exactly?Read More
Huffington Post: OUT NYC Hotel, First LGBT Boutique Hotel In New York, To Attract Growing Tourism Trend
The OUT NYC hotel boasts two hot tubs, a secret garden, its own nightclub and the title of Manhattan's first boutique hotel built specifically to cater to millions of gay tourists to New York.
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Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil offered an exclusive London concert last 1st July – a very rare reunion of two of Brazil's most charismatic singers and songwriters. Scroll back to the 60s, when Gil and Caetano were two of Brazil's biggest pop stars, leading lights of the provocative Tropicalia movement. Two years later, they were both in exile in London, and jamming around the local scene, following imprisonment and house arrest by the then Brazilian government – and their time in the city influenced Brazilian and British music for ever.
Although both artists have individually filled concerts halls worldwide in the intervening years, to have them play together again in London is a real occasion – not only because of the history, but because these are two artists who continue to create music of genuine originality, that communicates directly with the heart and the soul.


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Lizzie Ekeberg
Lizzie has been doing CrossFit since 2015 and got her Level 1 certification in 2016 after quickly discovering a passion for the sport and wanting to share it with others. Prior to CrossFit, her primary activities were running, cycling, and yoga which gave her a foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle.
When she's not at the gym, Lizzie works full time as an agricultural commodities trader and spends time babysitting her niece and nephew.
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
- B.A. in Economics and French from the University of St. Thomas.


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Get away to Cooper's Cabin, a newly restored pioneer cabin. It was found in ruins in the back corner of the property. The logs were numbered by Snow College's Traditional Building Skills Institute and reassembled behind the inn. This cabin, circa 1860, was probably standing during the Black Hawk War of which William Osborne was a veteran. The pioneers could not have conceived the luxuries we take for granted in Cooper's Cabin.
- Claw Foot Tub
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Alisia Dieudonne: 19-year-old college student from Chicago shot dead at N.C. house party
Alisia Dieudonne was a 19 year-old North Carolina college student who loved to dance.
So it made sense that she would be at a house party at her school, North Carolina A&T. But when her family back home in Chicago was contacted around 3 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2016, they were shocked that their girl was present when a fight broke out and someone starting firing.
"Someone decided because they would not let them into the party to shoot and when they shot, they killed my child," said Alisia's mother, Mary Dieudonne Hill, told Fox 32 Chicago.
Alisia was the youngest of five siblings, and they all went to college. She was baby girl and she would graduate, too. But not now.
In October, Dieudonne's family wanted something positive to come out of this tragedy, so they set up a scholarship fund in their Alisia's name. According to the GoFundMe page, its purpose is to "elp support another student in the college of engineering at North Carolina A&T in pursuit of a computer science degree. My family wants the world to know that Alisia was a brilliant and vibrant young lady that used her creativity on a daily basis to brighten the world around her. We want her legacy to continue on and never come to an end. Thank you for your support,"
"She was smart and energetic," her stepfather told the Chicago Tribune. "She liked being a college student — she was a sophomore and even went to summer school to earn more credits," he said. "It was very important to her. She was a hard worker. She cared a lot about how she did. She put forth a valiant effort ... like I said, she wanted to be successful."
Alisia's body was found inside the house party with a gunshot wound. Another college student, 21-year-old Ahmad Campbell, was also shot, Greensboro police said.
The victim's mother said that she had become use to violence in Chicago, where the family lived. But that she didn't expect it down South, in North Carolina.
"She was popular, smart and all she wanted to do was make good on her education and be like her siblings," her mother told the Chicago Tribune. "She was the last one to finish college. She wanted to be like everyone else."
"I work in Englewood I have lost several of my students to this senseless violence that's plaguing our country," she told Fox 32. "I wish this on no one."
Hill said that if it's one thing she wanted people to know about her youngest daughter, it's that life life mattered.
"She would want you to know that she lived and I don't want her do die for nothing so we have to do something about this violence," Hill told the TV station.
I just want whoever is responsible to be brought to justice and punished to the fullest extent of the law," Dieudonne's stepfather, James Hill III, told the Chicago Tribune. "She was no troublemaker. She was just a regular college kid. This could have happened anywhere ... but the reality is this shouldn't have happened to anyone."
Her brother said that he will really miss his sister come Christmas time.
"Every year, she was the one who made sure everyone had a present," Matthew Dieudonne, 22, told the Tribune. "Even the dog."
The student who held the party, 20-year-old Nicholas Jeffers, told the Tribune that when a fight broke out, he ordered everyone out. Then another one started outside the home. That's when he heard gunshots.
"I'm stunned because it didn't have to go this far," he told the Tribune.
The Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line is offering a reward up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest of the gunman.


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Southern Oregon Chapter members RSVP here.
SOU QRC is hosting a Queer Film Festival. Let's join!
"This year we will be hosting our second annual Queer Film and Art Festival. The Art festival is in collaboration with the Women's Resource Center and Multicultural Resource Center- we plan to host a gallery dedicated to Women's Herstory Month. This year's Queer Film Festival will feature a number of short films focusing on themes of Gender norms and identities. In addition to this, we will host a discussion panel with SOU Theatre Arts Professor Liz Eckhart and local Oregon filmmaker Dade Barlow. Our goal with this event is to highlight the representation of intersectional gender identities through short films and encourage people to realize the importance of representation of identities within pop culture and other forms of media. We will provide pre-prepared questions to help attendees establish a framework and have an open discussion with our panelists." - SOU QRC


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This evening open house invites guests to enjoy the Pabst Mansion by the glow of the original light fixtures, and illuminated Christmas trees. Self-guided tours take guests through each room filled with holiday cheer. Enjoy light refreshments and a live performance by zitherist, Kurt Eckroth, and Megan Eckroth. $15 for Adults; $8 children, under 6 are free.
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Earlier Event: December 16Pabst Mansion Event: Dinner and a Show
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This distressed-black bookmark delivers its message with no apologies--persevere, trust God and stand strong in His love. Made of waterproof PVC with rounded corners and matching silk floss tassel. Non-reflective finish resists smudges and fingerprints, improves durability, prevents yellowing. Front and back Scripture quotes. Blank area on back for To/From info and a personal message. Holds its own in thick or thin--books that is!
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Honing skills, Developing our gifts, Service, & Resilience.
The Wolves program is for experienced outdoor schoolers aged 10-14. It is a continuation & consolidation of skills engaged in previous years. Wolves fosters a balance between self-sufficiency & co-operative work by showing how individual gifts inevitably enrich community. The program engages the "hard skills" of fire-tending, shelter building, tracking, and tool use - balanced with the "soft skills" of listening and speaking well, awareness, and stewardship.
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Like all GOS programs, Wolves supports young people in becoming themselves. Our goal is to support kids in becoming increasingly capable, compassionate, & service minded. Our model promotes the attributes of connected kids, which are; Quiet Mind, Common Sense, Aliveness and Agility, Inquisitive Focus, Caring and Tending, Service to Community, Awe and Reverence, and Self-Sufficiency.
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Exhibitions on a variety of topics. Open to all ages.
This year's exhibitors include:
Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition, Depave, Full Circle, Sunbridge Solar, Indow Windows, econstruction, Eco Shuttle, Urban Beekeepers, Victory Seed Company, Forth Oregon, Green Living Journal, Happy Baby Food, New Seasons Market, Master Recyclers, Tualatin Riverkeepers, River West Village, Tualatin Hills Nature Park and New Seasons Market.
A Repair Fair is a free, volunteer-driven event where people with repair skills help fix broken items such as clothing, small appliances, vacuums, bikes and more. (Please no gas-powered equipment, TVs or microwaves.) Limit of 2 items per person. To register: repairfair.org


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11 Aug 2018: Weight Control Clinic Launch
Women's Celebration Launch
Invite all the women in your life for something different and informative! We are excited to officially announce the launch of The Weight Control Clinic Hermanus Branch. This is your chance to talk to our panel of experts about any fat loss and health related matters. So make use of the chance to enjoy the morning with Dr Arien, Dr Michelle and Anri for your health and fitness needs.
Date: Sat. 11 August 2018
Time: 9h30 for 10h00 – 12h00
You can even have your InBody done during the following week, at a 50% discount if paid on 11 Aug. 2018!
Venue: The Mission's House, 8 de Villiers St, Onrus, Hermanus
Launch Price: R150 (usual event price R350), incl. light snacks & lucky draws. You can pay via cash or card at Dr Michelle Emett's Practice (at the Refine Clinic Building in Hemel-en-Aarde Village Centre) or via EFT:
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Dr Arien van der Merwe: Metabolic Syndrome
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Here's our first look at the Doctor and his new companion(s) in the teaser for series 10.
Continue reading Watch: Doctor Who series 10 teaser
Here's our first look at the Doctor and his new companion(s) in the teaser for series 10.
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The film adaptation of Patrick Ness's A Monster Calls arrives in UK cinemas on January 1st.
And to whet your appetite, here's Liam Neeson, who stars in the film, reading the first chapter.
Hollywood's cutest couple just got a little bit cuter.
Chris Pratt is making a guest appearance in wife Anna Faris's sitcom Mom.
And here's the first look.
Viola Davis will be honoured in both the US and UK in January.
Strictly Come Dancing finalist Danny Mac is to star in a new musical based on Sleepless in Seattle.
We may be getting close to the festive season, but Angie Greaves and I still have plenty of entertainment news to discuss.
This week we're chatting about a new tour from two music icons, David Tennant's latest role and Woody Harrelson's intriguing new project.
Plus there's news on some hip hop stars joining the cast of The Simpsons, Emma Stone's turn as one of cinema's most iconic villains and Paul McCartney rereleasing one of his classic albums.
Continue reading That's A Wrap!: David Tennant, Lionel and Mariah, Emma Stone
A new stage musical about the life of Tina Turner could be on its way to London.
Here's the first official image for the third series of ITV's Broadchurch.
Continue reading First look: Tennant and Colman return to Broadchurch
Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Kenneth Branagh, Mark Rylance and Harry Styles are off to war in the first trailer for Christoper Nolan's Dunkirk.
A new new collection of Lee Child's shorter fiction featuring Jack Reacher will be published in the summer 2017.
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Theophile Alexandre Steinlen Signed Lithograph
Theophile Alexandre Steinlen Signed Lithograph
Item Description:
Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (French/Swiss 1859 - 1923) signed lithograph. Signed "Steinlen" in pencil lower right. Numbered "176/400" in pencil lower right. Title illegible in pencil lower left of sheet. Measures 15" x 22-1/8" sheet size. VG-EX/EX, slight scattered foxing. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
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UPDATE: Scott has provided details regarding Blank Slate's closure which is not the reason why I 'thought' he closed via my thoughts below. I'm going to leave what I wrote stand, more so to let people know that there is a lot more behind the brewing scene than many of us think and this can relate to many breweries and many people thinking about opening up their own breweries.
News, shock and speculation has been going around the internet the last few days regarding Cincinnati's Blank Slate Brewing's unexpected closing with zero information as to why. Blank Slate didn't produce a lot of main-stream beers, which was one reason why people thought that they closed (not making money as not making the right beers). I disagree.
Jesse and I were just at Blank Slate earlier this year for the Annual Ohio Craft Brewers Association meeting. Everything looked rosy then. I was proud of Scott. The last time I saw him was four years ago in December of 2013. My family and I just took at trip down to Cincy to buy Scott's glycol chiller that he was running a 7bbl fermentor on as he was upgrading. This chiller was the first major piece of equipment I purchased to provide cooling to my pilot-level homebrew system 1bbl fermentors. It was then that I was toying with the idea of starting a brewery but I still knew I had a lot of work to do to prove things on a 'bigger' scale.
When we visited Blank Slate several months ago he had a lot more fermentors, pallets of cans everywhere, A CANNING LINE and employees! His taproom was finally going which always helps the bottom line. He was even talking of putting in a kitchen (smart move!) I have followed his blog posts over the years and along with our initial discussions when I bought the chiller, this guy knew what he was doing. Sure, he didn't make what the mass market may have wanted which 'could' have cooled his growth…but he was growing. And from his posts, he had too much demand for his product and had to pull out of certain markets to stay close to home. From our discussions, he knows math and does his research before purchasing capital equipment. He had a very cool solution to printed/sleeved cans (a dilemma when the minimum is a truckload per sku usually). The guy knew what he was doing.
I thought of Scott as my kindred spirit in Cincy. A chemist, no investors at the outset, a man that loves numbers, going in small comparably…something that he could handle himself until he figured it out and could delegate. That's me.
But Scott, if memory serves me, has a wife and a kid. Nobody sees that. I believe his kid was pretty young at that time as his new brewery was gaining footing. Nobody is talking about this. My guess is that the brewery life took a toll on his personal life. I certainly don't want you to read this and think that what I say is true…I'm just speculating more, I have no idea. But I have a unique vantage point. I'm going through this too. As we were growing in the winter of early 2015, my wife broke down to the tune of 'you're not home enough, I never see you.' That's when I knew I had to change my thinking and get more people on board. It's super tough to move from "I only trust myself to do these things" to, "ok, I need to bring more people on to help."
BREWERIES ARE CAPITAL INTENSIVE, MAN-HOUR INTENSIVE, ALWAYS BREAKING AND ENDLESS WORK. Yet a lot of men (and women) are flocking to start up a brewery. I don't know….it's something about making beer that negates all of the negatives of starting a brewery. It's that fact that we're thinking, "But we're making fu*king beer, man!" that makes it all cool with us, psychologically. "Bring on insane amounts of work!" "Family, I will see you maybe in five years." Most of us will never be a national brand, and we may never be a state-wide staple to stay relevant. But we jump into this anyways head-first, knowing (or actually not knowing) that if we don't progress so far, we will be swimming upstream forever. Scott did it. I did it. Every other brewery has done it.
If I am correct in my assumptions, Scott's decision, was personal. He chose to go back to his family which is something that becomes less-and-less every decade a choice among people. If his child is in it's formative years, they need him. And if I am right with this, Scott has bigger balls than all of us in making this choice. It's extremely humbling and possibly humiliating, to have to shutter what you have shed blood, sweat and tears for over five years in building. The fact that he didn't sell it or transfer it to someone else? He's emotional and at a breaking point. He just needs a simple out. No disrespect intended.
I applaud Scott's decision to preserve his family unit…that takes the kind of balls that many of us don't have.
If I am wrong on all this, I will amend this post. But I won't take it down. I hope that people can read this and learn and possibly use this to help in their decisions. Brew'in Ain't Easy. When I started our brewery, my kids were early teens…a good time as they were becoming independent BUT also a good time that they could actually be a part of it and help and really understand the importance of hard work and what we were trying to do…and using this 'endeavor' to also make them better adults. If mommy or I or both wasn't around, it was ok. We also had family very close to help. If I failed, all we had to do was get them through High School for a few years and on their own. Younger children are a different story. Though who's to say that if I was in the situation I was in when I decided to open a brewery and my kids were toddlers or in elementary school, that I would or wouldn't do this?
All I'm saying is that this post was only intended to bring to light the personal side of running a brewery and ultimate decisions such as this don't necessarily have to be based on the business's economics – it can be personal. That's my two cents, from both an industry insiders point of view and an outsiders point of view looking into Blank Slate. I can be totally wrong about this and the truth may or may not come out someday.
I wish you well Scott. Knowing you, whatever choice you made for whatever reason, was the right one. Your glycol unit powered my fermentors as a home brewer, then went on to control my fermentors when I opened. It currently runs the glycol system to my taps. Blank Slate will always be a part of us.


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Ultimate light for filmmaking and your phone: Crack Light
At Blind Spot Gear we're on a mission to make the most portable, flexible and innovative power and lighting solutions for the creative industries. This is Blind Spot's 6th Kickstarter, what a journey it's been!
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The film below is a quick example of how you can use the Crack Light along with any smart phone to improve your on the move vlogging. The phone used was an iPhone 8 with the front facing camera. Vlogging might not be for everyone but this video clearly demonstrates how effective the light can be.
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Hello! It's been a while. We've had our noses to the grindstone working on the house mixed with a lot of traveling. But finally an update! Here's what we've done.
Built and installed the bedroom closet drawers. It's nice having clothes in a closet instead of on a bookshelf.
We started adding trim and framing in the doors. But as far as actual doors, those will be one of the last things we do.
There were these ugly, rusted, very crooked clothesline posts in the backyard that were simply an eyesore. Our best friend Rick hooked us up with a jack hammer to started busting those out. It turned into quite the endeavor because whoever installed those things really, really liked cement. As in they cut a solid ft. down into the concrete to get the posts out and there was still another 2ft to go. We left those bits there.
The fence is fixed!! After talking with the neighbor and them agreeing to split the cost, we figured it would be cheaper to rebuild it ourselves. So we did! John worked tirelessly removing and then resetting the posts in concrete and installing the fence, along with help from the neighbors. And Rick! Have I mentioned how much we owe to Rick for all his help. Serious best friend right there.
More tile. 🙂 It will be done eventually. For now, at my height if I don't look up it looks finished to me. So I'm good. lol.
After building the closets as practice, John built the skeletons for the kitchen cabinets! They've been assembled and installed in the kitchen. Now to build the drawers, finishing installing the drop-in sink, and install the countertop. You guys, I'm so excited to be able to cook again.
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Every time you chose to open your heart to love, you made the right decision. Every. Single. Time.
You are WHO you are because of every experience. The best way to love this moment is to love the YOU you've become.
Until you can feel the truth of the statement, "there are no mistakes," you are living with an underlying fear about relationships. Maybe you fear that you will repeat past experiences in a future relationship. Maybe it's fear that you'll attract someone who isn't your ideal. Maybe you're afraid of being vulnerable to someone new.
How can you move past the fear? KNOW that every relationship presents itself to you at the perfect time. There is no FUTURE mistake waiting to happen, lurking around the corner. There is only expansion. There is only possibility.
If you believe that you've made mistakes in relationship choices, you diminish the person you are now. You can question why you were in the relationship, why you stayed so long, why you were rejected, why you fell out of love. Yet, instead of asking WHY questions, I recommend asking WHAT questions; these are the catalyst for inviting personal growth.
Ask yourself--
- WHAT did I learn?
- WHAT do I now know about me?
- WHAT am I willing to do with what I've learned?
Everything you have experienced has prepared you for what's next. Let the energy you expend be creative energy toward your future!


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The past two years have been… Horrific, to say the least. Between the decline of Health Care, Abuse, and general terror, the entire world has been left hanging, waiting for the world to dry out.
Let's start off with Health Care, shall we? The NHS is failing, it has been for a while – but it's not because of the doctors or nurses, it's because of:
A. Irresponsible Patients
B. The people who run the NHS.
Now, let me explain who these Irresponsible Patients are: they're the people who get drunk every Saturday and end up needing medical assistance after having a drunken fight or possibly drinking too much. If you've ever had to go to a hospital in a major city, within the UK, on a Friday or Saturday night, or even a Sunday morning, you'll know that hospitals are utter chaos due to drink and drugs.
Why do people drink so much? Well, unfortunately, I was given an excuse while in the hospital waiting to have a lump in my breast checked – the woman was drunk and awaiting medical treatment after having a brawl with another woman in the street in London. She told me this:
I drink more on a Friday night because I haven't drunk all week.
Now, I don't know about you… But that logic is not only incredibly pathetic, but it's also dangerous! Just because you haven't drunk all week, doesn't mean you should have 15+ units in a single night, which can lead to alcohol poisoning. This also puts a strain on the police due to the number of fights caused by alcohol consumption.
Then, there's the NHS bosses and the government. These guys are arsewipes. When Brexit campaigns were happening, the leave campaign advertised that £350mil would be left unspent if we left the EU, allowing it to be spent on the NHS.
Is it true? No, not even close!
The NHS is basically a skeleton crew, lacking training, and extremely underpaid.
What do you mean by lacking training?
I mean, where's the support for people with mental health problems when they turn up at a hospital? The amount of times people end up in hospital after a suicide attempt, just to then be ridiculed by staff is terrible. And on top of that, they don't seem to understand how to avoid making the situation worse!
A young man, who wishes to remain unnamed but has given me permission to talk about his situation, had attempted suicide after being disowned by his parents for being a trans man. The man was distraught, depressed, and was suffering from major dysphoria due to constant misgendering and deadnaming. How did the hospital staff help the situation? They didn't. They kept referring to him as she/her as well as deadnaming him, even though their documentation was in his new name.
To make matters worse, two members of staff attempted to persuade him from being a trans man in order to make his parents happy and went on to make comments such as:
But you're such a pretty girl!
You just need a make-over to look more feminine.
These members of staff were investigated but no action was taken against them, as the pair didn't understand what "Transgenderism" (yes, they called it that!) was.
So, they – themselves – put it down to being a lack of understanding, and therefore a lack of training. In the medical field of science, specifically medicine, it would be much better if the professionals were trained to be professional, don't you think?
Now onto Abuse, because there's been plenty of it! Harvey Weinstein is now one of the most known perverts in the world, it seems. And of course, Kevin Spacey tried to put his Paedophilic ways down to the fact he's Gay. But, we all know the truth about this entire scenario. Although, we hate the situation, and it's horrific the things that have been done, the people coming forward about these predators have not only shown immense courage and bravery but have also demonstrated how people should deal with abuse – by reporting it.
But, the horror of it is – is that although so many women announced and raised awareness of these crude acts, most people commented saying that they didn't believe the allegations… But, that all changed when bigger, more popular women announced the same situations. Strange, isn't it?
And to make matters worse, this year we had the #MeToo hashtag going around, and it was terrifying how many people had gone through abuse. But, of course, a large portion of men said:
Not all of us though…
Really? Fucking really? Out of everything you could have contributed, you decided to play the "You're being sexist towards me because people like me have been sexist towards you!"
If you don't know the #MeToo campaign wasn't just about rape and sexual assault, it was also about harassment and sexism, as well as verbal abuse.
So, why did so many men say Not all of us though…? It's simple: Because those fuckers didn't get the point!
We weren't saying that it was ALL MEN. We didn't say it was ALL of ANYTHING. What we were saying is that there are TOO MANY MEN to give the impression that men are sexist arseholes; there are TOO MANY MEN who violently attack PEOPLE (not just women) because it brings them pleasure.
We never said it was all men, we simply said that there is too many.
Then came the debating of Stealthing… Stealthing is when a person takes off their condom halfway through intercourse, this could lead to STI or STD transmission or pregnancy. So, why do people do this? Because they're arseholes! It shouldn't be done, by anyone, but it happens. Some people have come up with ideas to avoid it, like glow in the dark condoms – they take it off, you can see they have. But, what did the internet say?
How about just sleeping with one man, and then this wouldn't be a problem! Don't be such a whore!
Are you fucking kidding me?
Pal, let me explain: just like you, women are allowed to have multiple sexual partners. If a woman likes sex, what's the problem? They should be allowed to have sex without being given an STI/STD. If a man had sex with a woman with an STI or STD, he'd be the first to moan about his scrotum being itchy. So, why do women have to deal with the bullshit, while men are allowed to play around?
Anyone, of any gender or sex, can enjoy and participate in sex. I'm not saying it's okay to cheat – because it's not – but if you're in an open relationship or single, what should stop you from having fun? Certainly not a load of double standards.
Then, there's female stealthing. This became a thing early in the year when people complained about general stealthing. Apparently, female stealthing is when women don't take the pill but say that they do – which is pretty fucking shitty. But, the main problem people have with this is when they're sleeping with a woman they don't know… HOW ABOUT YOU WEAR A CONDOM SO YOU DON'T GET ANY ISSUES?
The pill only stops pregnancy – so why risk getting someone pregnant or getting an STI or STD because you don't want a bit of latex on your wang?
C'mon people! Wrap it and keep your pink skins safe!
Let me put it simply for you – whether you have an innie or an outie, you need to use a condom!
Lesbians with a play toy? Solution: get 2 condoms, wrap the toy up before use, swap the condom when switching to the other person.
Gay men? Solution: Wear a condom, replace it after 30 minutes.
Hetero couple? Solution: Wear a condom, replace it after 30 minutes.
Anyone else having intercourse or sexual play? Solution: WEAR OR USE A FUCKING CONDOM.
And that's been this entire year… It's fucking shit. Trump is president, somehow, still; Theresa May offered the EU £20mil, they asked for £40mil, and now we're for some reason paying them £57mil; Stealthing exists, for some reason; and a lot of people have come forward about the trauma they've faced.
All I can say is this: How weird is it that we live in a world where an actor playing a fictional president is held accountable for his paedophilic, sexual predator actions, while another gets elected as president?
Written by Amore Kasey
Written as part of the Daily Prompt: Tenterhooks
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The Fen is a musical collaboration between three friends with a shared ambition to create and document compositional reflections of a chosen place. Our first recordings were focused on exploring the idea of landscapes as evolving cultural histories with a focus on light, topography and sense of place.
In 2015, The Fen recorded their first sketches on a farm in Iowa outside Cedar Rapids. In 2016, The Fen travelled to Kyoto, Japan, recording the sketches for a series of new songs.
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Lately, I've found myself inundated with some tough decisions to make. Regardless of the reason, some of the decisions may seem trivial to some, but the impact of even the most trivial decision may have a greater consequence than expected. Consequently, I've learned over the years the importance of seeking God's guidance and direction when making decisions or choices.
I also believe as leaders, we are called to model biblical leadership. Pursuing God's will and direction in our decision making creates a foundation for godly decision making, which influences those around us.
We are Called to be the Salt-Seasoning
Matthew 5:13 (MSG)
"Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You've lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage."
Now, these words may seem a little harsh, so I'll paraphrase: We are called to be the seasoning that brings forth God's word. If we lose our saltiness (the seasoning) how will we share God's word or influence others? If we no longer have a use, we can be tossed aside.
Isn't this what we do with items that are no longer useful to us? We toss them aside, give them away or possibly throw them in the garbage? If we lose our saltiness, what good are we? As leaders, we are called to serve. When making decisions, there is more at stake than just the decision itself. We are serving God and influencing others. We are reflecting God through our leadership.
Will This Decision Glorify God?
I shared the importance of bringing God into our planning in last week's blog post, I Know the Plans I Have for You, so let's not hesitate to bring God into our decisions.
Below you'll find relevant scripture that I find useful and reflect upon for decision making. These verses hold me accountable in my decision making as I evaluate my intentions and motivations behind my decisions or choices. To get to the truth, I ask myself, will this decision glorify God?
5 Scripture Verses to Assist You with Decision Making
1. God's word allows us to gain understanding and wisdom, true biblical guidance.
Psalm 19:8 (ESV) "The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;"
2. We are to trust and seek God's leading as we wait for His direction.
Psalm 143:8 (NLV) "Let me hear Your loving-kindness in the morning, for I trust in You. Teach me the way I should go for I lift up my soul to You."
3. God directs the paths of those who place their trust in Him.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take."
4. Be sensitive to those who may be impacted by our decision.
Romans 14:19 (NLV) "Work for the things that make peace and help each other become stronger Christians."
5. Seek wisdom from God. He is the source of true wisdom and knowledge.
James 1:5 (NLV) "If you do not have wisdom, ask God for it. He is always ready to give it to you and will never say you are wrong for asking."
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|Removal of a proportion of secondary branches within the trees crown so as to reduce branch density within the crown. This will often include removal of crossing, weak, dead or damaged branches within the crown, e.g. Birch, crown thin by 10%
|Crown raising/lifting
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