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The holidays are over and life is back to normal – well as normal as it can be. The problem is, while the rest of my world – work, son's school and sports, husband's activities – are back in full swing, my mind, and sleep schedule, are still in holiday vacation mode. These snow days aren't making it any easier either. I am having a hard time switching gears post-holiday this year and it is making it hard to focus and get things done!
Today was an exceptionally busy day. I worked late, got stuck in traffic (I normally leave work at 4:00 p.m. so I miss 5:00 p.m. traffic), worked out with hubby once I finally got home, then did several loads of laundry, vacuumed and helped my kiddo with homework. Whew! And after all that, I just felt all wound up -feeling a little anxious and stressed. I was in need of some relaxation to get my mind and body ready for bed. I headed for my little wooden essential oil box (love this box) and grabbed my go-to Relaxation Blend by Edens Garden and dropped those precious oils into my diffuser. And, after a few minutes, I felt myself unwinding and relaxing. Just what I needed!
This particular Synergy blend is a tranquil blend of Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Mandarin, Sweet Marjoram and Patchouli and it truly helps with stress and anxiety.
Here are some quick relaxation techniques you can practice while diffusing Relaxation to help you unwind at the end of a busy day or during difficult & stressful times.
Quick Relaxation Techniques
- Count your breaths. With eyes closed breathe normally, counting at each exhalation up to a specific number. Concentrate on the air moving in and out. Go back to "one" if you lose count.
- Listen to your heartbeat. Choose a word and repeat it to yourself with your eyes closed. Repeat the word for at least five minutes.
- Muscle tightening/relaxing: Concentrate on a particular muscle group in your body. Tighten the muscle for a count of ten and then relax it slowly, noticing the contrast between the tightness and the relaxation. Repeat a number of times. Try the same procedure with other muscle groups.
- Mini-vacation: With eyes closed, visit a favorite peaceful spot in your imagination. Notice the enjoyable sights, sounds, and sensations.
- Feel yourself relax. Pay attention to the interesting details of this location.
- For going to sleep I – Try to keep your eyes open as you watch a clock for five minutes. If your eyes close, force yourself to open them.
- For going to sleep II – Close your eyes and think only about your breathing. Invariably, other thoughts will try to invade your mind, but push them aside and pay attention to your breathing.
- Pick an interesting sentence and write it out in longhand very slowly, making sure that every letter looks just the way you want it to look.
- Imagine yourself floating above the place you are in and pay attention to the way everything looks from up there.
- Rub your palms together vigorously and place them flat on a surface in front of you. Let them rise slowly, very slowly, up about six inches and then fall very slowly, as if they were pushing the air down, to touch the surface. Repeat. (above information from here)
Essential Oils for Anxiety
Hopefully some of this has been helpful to you. How do you relax at the end of a busy day? I'd love to hear from you!


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To steal a Game of Thrones phrase, "Winter is Coming" and as such I'm preparing both myself and the van for the upcoming cold weather as I brave my first winter living full time in the van.
Much to the annoyance of Olivia, we don't have any form of heating in our van. We considered a wood burning stove but decided that our medium wheelbase van was just too small for one. We looked at diesel heaters but these seemed too expensive and as such we don't have any type of heating available to us on cold nights and mornings.
We are therefore doing all that we can to make sure we have everything we need to stay warm this winter and make living in the van as comfortable an experience as possible. Our van is, of course, insulated. We used 50mm Celotex on all of the walls, covered with 2 layers of reflective bubble wrap and a thin layer of underfloor foam. All of this has meant that we have so far been cool enough on sunny days and warm enough when it has been colder (including sleeping on top of snow covered mountains in Norway, albeit still in the summer time). However to ensure we continue to be able to cope we have added the following things to our setup to keep warm:
Sleeping Bags
We have been sleeping with a normal double duvet up until this point and when it feels cold we throw over a blanket on top which has stood us in good stead so far. However, we have invested in some warm 4 season sleeping bags so that if the worst comes to the worst we can get inside these and survive the night. They pack away small enough due to the included compression sacks and we always have the duvet to add to them so I have no doubt that we will be warm enough.
Hot Water Bottles
Heating those extremities is a real issue, especially for Olivia and so we invested in some hot water bottles. In order to save water, of which we have a limited supply, we opted for small hot water bottles seen as all we need them to do is initially heat our toes as we settle into bed. Add to that the fact that we can simply reboil the same water a number of times means that they aren't the drain on our supply I had initially thought they would be.
The sleeping bag and the duvet are great for times when you want to curl up in bed however it's not just the nights that have been getting cold, the evenings are getting darker and colder and so we have a myriad of blankets we can use to keep warm. We have special down blankets which pack away small but keep us warm, our adventure blanket (which is one of Matt's favourite van items) which is waterproof and comes with a detachable hood so we can wear it outside when it's damp, as well as normal woollen blankets. Having options and layers is key for us for maintaining a comfortable temperature.
Window Covers
Other than the things we have bought for ourselves we have also been preparing our van for the winter. One of the most effective things we have made have been window covers for all of the windows. We used two layers of reflective bubble wrap which we cut to the exact size of each window. We stuck them together with Duct tape around each edge and affixed magnets around the edge so that they stay in the windows better. By adding these simple covers we have found that we lose far less heat from our van than we were before. We were surprised at home much impact it had and can't recommend doing this enough.
Draft excluders
We have established that we have a lot of blankets in our van, we use them as blankets, as seat covers and now we use them as draft excluders. As anyone who has slept near the back doors of a van can attest, there is a massive amount of draft which comes in. The same is true of the side door. We now use our excess blankets strategically tucked into the cracks of the doors and no longer have to worry about the incoming draft and cold from the outside.
We're lucky enough to be able to sleep in the great outdoors often and be in some wonderfully remote places and one of the benefits of that is that we get to have fires outside to heat us up before we head into the van. We have a small back packing wood burning stove which we use to keep the fire contained and leave as little impact on our surroundings as possible. The stove is super efficient and is virtually smoke free because it has a secondary burn which essentially burns the excess carbon in the smoke. It runs on twigs only so is perfect for us because it means we don't have to bring lots of logs with us.
Hot drinks
The final thing we're doing to prep ourselves and the van for winter is to stock up and diversify our hot drink selection because nothing warms us up more than a hot chocolate, mulled cider or any of the countless teas we have in the van at all times. This has to be our favourite way to stay warm and our cups are never dry as we get through all of our winter favourites.
What ways do you stay warm over winter, let us know!


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Prepare for the Academy Awards ceremony by catching up on two nominees that are now available to stream online: "Manchester by the Sea" and "Nocturnal Animals." Or revisit nominees of the past with "The Imitation Game" and "Catch Me if You Can" on TV.
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MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (2016) on iTunes and Amazon. The third time may be the charm for Kenneth Lonergan, the playwright and filmmaker who earned six Oscar nominations for this emotionally rich, if exhausting, drama. His debut in 2000, "You Can Count on Me," received nods for its screenwriting and the performance by Laura Linney. "Margaret" (2011), a masterpiece that languished for years in postproduction, received only a modest theatrical release. But this film — which stars Casey Affleck as a janitor who finds himself the guardian of his teenage nephew, played by Lucas Hedges — has been a critical darling since its premiere at Sundance Film Festival last year. "'Manchester by the Sea' is a finely shaded portrait, a study in individual misery set in a place that is observed with care and affection," A. O. Scott wrote in The New York Times. "Mr. Affleck and Mr. Hedges are exceptional, but the rest of the large cast is nearly as fine."
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS (2016) on iTunes and Amazon. Tom Ford's second foray into filmmaking, after his beautiful and dreamy debut in 2011 with "A Single Man," has received a nomination for Michael Shannon's supporting performance. (Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal star in the movie.) "Joan Didion wrote that 'we tell ourselves stories in order to live.' Sometimes, though, we tell stories to kill, to stick a stiletto in and watch the blood drain," Manohla Dargis wrote in The Times. "That's the moral of 'Nocturnal Animals,' a harsh cautionary tale about love, vengeance and the divide between life and art, that shadowy space in which real people are turned into fictional characters and old hurts made into narrative grist."
What's on TV
THE IMITATION GAME (2014) 7 p.m. on TMC. This biopic, which starred Benedict Cumberbatch as the pioneering computer scientist Alan Turing, received eight Oscar nominations, and took home one for Graham Moore's screenplay. A. O. Scott called it a "highly conventional movie about a profoundly unusual man" in The Times. Still, he added, "This is not entirely a bad thing."
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (2002) 8 p.m. on HBO. Steven Spielberg's satirical caper — the true story of Frank Abagnale's prolific check-fraud and con-man crimes — earned two Oscar nods. "'Catch Me' is the most charming of Mr. Spielberg's mature films, because it is so relaxed," Stephen Holden wrote in The Times. "Instead of trying to conjure fairy-tale magic, wring tears or insinuate a message, it is happy just to be its delicious, genially sophisticated self."
LEGION 10 p.m. on FX. The Marvel Comics universe continues its invasion of screens big and small with this new series inspired by "X-Men" films. Expect to see some familiar faces, like Dan Stevens ("Downton Abbey") or Rachel Keller ("Fargo").


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A hacker threatened to remove Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook page
Computer hacker Chang Chi-yuang decided to end the attack, he said in a Facebook message. "I cancel my live stream, I reported the error to Facebook and I will submit evidence when I receive Facebook's Bounty," Chang told Bloomberg. The title has been updated to reflect this fact, but the original article below remains unchanged.
A Taiwan hacker "White Hat" claims to show hackers on Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook page on Sunday, Bloomberg reported. Chang Chi-yuan wrote to its 26,000 subscribers in a Facebook message and promised to remove Facebook's founder's account and compete on Facebook Live. Chang is a well-known hacker in Taiwan, according to Bloomberg.
Chang and his Facebook page appear as "special contributors" in the Line Corp Hall of Fame. registered for 2016 and reportedly sued by a local bus operator for hacking his system and buying a ticket for a single Taiwanese dollar (equivalent to 3 US cents). The hacker has also released screenshots of Facebook's responses to its bug reports.
Chang has already written about hacking to make money. Facebook has a bug bonus program that says "recognize and reward" security researchers who report vulnerabilities in their service.
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We have big families and that means big gatherings on Eid. Whether your Eid celebration is lunch or dinner, whether it's a sit down meal or a buffet, a few easy tips can help make your table setting skills the envy of friends and family.
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It's not just about the food. Ambience is so crucial when you're hosting a party. While it's always a matter of pride to make sure that your guests are uncommonly well fed, spend some time making your dawat a feast for the other senses too. Flowers, twigs, stones, candles can all add to the festive atmosphere. This is the time to pull our that fancy crockery and to think about napkins and centre-pieces. A large bowl of water, surrounded by fresh leaves, holding floating candles and flowers is a quick and striking focal point while something as simple as filling stem glasses with fresh punch or juice can add a festive air to your table. A pyramid of ripe peaches can be as effective a focal point as a bunch of flowers.
2. Plan your decor carefully
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3. Make your food look pretty
While it's imperative that food should be hot and tasty, we eat first with our eyes and food should look attractive. Think about how you will serve the food. You don't have to use the same type of dish and you can even mix and match your serving dishes as long as they conform to a single theme. Salads can be served in bowls or in trays, roti can be wrapped in pretty cloths tucked into little baskets. Invest in some statement platters and tiered dishes so you can display food at varying heights for additional visual interest. Cake stands are not just for cakes – they can be used for bite-sized savoury treats on cocktail sticks or for mounds of steaming barbeque on a bed of lettuce. Garnish everything with fresh greens and remember abundance is always attractive – a few ladoos on a big plate will look sad but a pile of ladoos on a smaller plate with look enticing.
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If you have the space, a dessert table can elevate your dawat. Invest in individual-sized serving ware – shot glasses, martini glasses or those little plastic pots you see at weddings are ideal. Create little individual servings of fruit salad or sheer korma or trifle. Intersperse them with mounds of mithai, cakes on stands and use flowers, candles, pearls and other accessories to dress up your table. Order a spectacular towered dessert or use tiered stands for visual interest. Eid wouldn't be the same without meetha and you can make sure your sweet is a sensation.


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After the Nissan Prairie a fortnight back, and the Citroen Dyane last week, we're still in Utility Mode here at The Carchive. We're looking at Datsun / Nissan's entry to the SUV fray – in the early days of that phrase having traction, so to speak.
It's fair to say that the Datsun Patrol rather lived in the shadow of the Toyota Landcruiser – the latter was famous as the darling of the Australian Outback, even though the Patrol was no stranger to equally dusty climes and certainly substantially more dependable than, oh I don't know, a Land Rover or something.
"Datsun Patrols are go anywhere, all-purpose 4-wheel drive vehicles with a high standard of comfort and equipment – and the Datsun reputation for reliability"
The early 1980s were a time when there really wasn't such a thing as a 'luxury SUV'. Utility was king, and even the Range Rover had some of the 'hose clean' attributes that would soon be lost from such vehicles forever. The Patrol even had bare painted metal surfaces inside. It was clearly a car designed with purpose in mind, and was pretty much bereft of any interior or exterior tinsel. Although certain local enforcement agencies must have enjoyed the cost saving that "PATROL" being pre-printed on the rocker panels brought.
Datsun still considered the Patrol to be an upmarket product, though, as 'luxury equipment levels including tinted glass and push-button radio' implies.
"The Patrol Hardtop is a 2-door, 5-seater short-wheelbase vehicle with easy to clean vinyl covered seats and flooring. The Patrol Estate is a 4-door, 7-seater long wheelbase version with the added luxury of cloth seats and floor carpets"
Now you're talking! You also got a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearknob, integral head restraints, a lockable glovebox and centre console oddments box, along with a smattering of lights to tell you when four-wheel drive was engaged, and keep an eye on the handbrake and charging system.
What really, mattered, though, was to be found beneath the surface.
You got a choice of two six-cylinder engines, a 2.8-litre petrol and a 3.3-litre diesel, of 120 and 95bhp respectively. Nothing high tech, but unburstable, reliable slugging power, just the kind of thing you wanted when clambering over rocky obstacles such as rocks and other obstacles. Rear-wheel drive was the default, with the front wheels called forth when the terrain got lumpy, and there were high and low ratios to choose from.
The chassis could barely be more straightforward, with Land Rover-style live axles with semi-elliptic leaf springs and telescopic shock absorbers. Nice and simple, to allow for field-expedient fixes if the going got too tough.
As the Patrol's life went on, it got rather more luxurious – as the market dictated. It never really got a great deal more sophisticated, though, and didn't really see much of an update after the fifth-generation model came out in 1998. It exists in production mainly for African states, to whose roads the Patrol is ideally suited.
(All images are of original manufacturer publicity material, photographed by me. Copyright remains property of Datsun, who now offer the namby-pamby Qashqai and X-Trail in Europe, both of whose options lists conspicuously lack a hose-clean interior choice)


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At Essentra, we believe that nobody involved with our operations should suffer injury or harm and that careful stewardship of the environment is a duty we owe to our neighbours and to future generations. We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards of occupational health and safety and environmental protection. This commitment extends to our employees, temporary workers, contractors, customers, suppliers, visitors and members of the public. It also extends to our supply chain and to organisations working on our behalf, and we actively encourage our suppliers to operate in a similarly responsible manner.
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Halifax, Nova Scotia– August 21, 2018 - CarbonCure Technologies is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc. ("Central Concrete"), a northern California business unit of U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ:USCR). This partnership will enable building developers and infrastructure construction across the west San Francisco Bay region to access concrete made with recycled CO2 by Fall 2018.
Following an extensive year-long testing procedure at the U.S. Concrete National Research Laboratory in San Jose, Central Concrete committed to a first phase roll-out which includes installing the CarbonCure Technology in its seven West Bay plants. This roll-out enables Central Concrete to further reduce the carbon footprint of its concrete mixes, and further solidify the concrete producer's reputation as a clear leader in concrete sustainability.
The San Francisco Bay region is known for its deeply-rooted commitment to the environment. The local design and construction community has particularly high demands for sustainability. David Shook, Structural Engineer at Skidmore Owings Merrill (SOM) remarked, "SOM is committed to sustainable design. The CarbonCure Technology is an important step in mitigating harmful carbon emissions and we look forward to its use in The Bay."
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Shook's sentiments were echoed by Susan McComb, Principal at BAR Architects, "We are continuously striving to push the boundaries of sustainability at BAR Architects. Concrete is an integral component on all of our designs and we are so excited to hear that Central Concrete has adopted the innovative CarbonCure Technology locally."
The CarbonCure Technology introduces recycled CO2 into concrete during its production in order to help concrete producers realize manufacturing efficiencies and reduce their carbon footprint, without impacting the concrete's properties or quality. The expanded partnership with CarbonCure builds on Central Concrete's legacy of investing in strategies to mitigate the environmental impact of the built environment.
"Central Concrete has always been a leader in the ready-mixed concrete industry in setting the standard for the development of low-carbon concrete that exceeds the performance of traditional concrete," said Herb Burton, vice president and general manager, U.S. Concrete West Region. "By adopting the CarbonCure Technology, Central Concrete is again exhibiting its leadership and commitment to reducing the overall carbon footprint without sacrificing performance."
In September, CarbonCure and Central Concrete will be co-promoting at the Carbon Smart Building Day, a conference hosted in San Francisco for building professionals striving to achieve a Net Zero Carbon built environment. The conference is affiliated with the Global Climate Action Summit co-chaired by California Governor Jerry Brown. The summit is intended to act as a launch pad for deeper worldwide commitment to sustainability initiatives. During the summit, CarbonCure's Jennifer Wagner will be recognized as one of 22 Climate Trailblazers from around the world for her work leading CarbonCure's sustainability efforts.
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CarbonCure is the world leader in CO2 utilization technologies for the cement and concrete sector. Its retrofit technology chemically mineralizes waste carbon dioxide during the concrete manufacturing process to make greener and stronger concrete. The CarbonCure Technology is being used by over 100 concrete producers today to reduce concrete's carbon footprint, create new production cost savings and gain a competitive sales advantage. For more information, visit www.carboncure.com
About Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc.
Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., a business unit of U.S. Concrete (NASDAQ:USCR), has been serving the San Francisco Bay Area for 70 years. The company is recognized for engineering higher-performing concrete than traditional concrete while significantly lowering carbon footprints with its low-CO2 mixes. Unlike traditional concrete, Central Concrete's standard mixes deliver 50% or greater cement replacement materials, thereby significantly reducing the carbon footprint of the project under construction. With 12 locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Central Concrete offers multiple points of service to meet the diverse operational needs of its customers. For more information, visit www.centralconcrete.com .
About U.S. Concrete, Inc.
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) is a leading supplier of concrete and aggregates for large- scale commercial, residential and infrastructure projects in high-growth markets across the country. The Company holds leading market positions in New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth and Washington, D.C. and its materials have been used in some of the most complex and highly specialized construction projects of the last decade. U.S. Concrete has continued to grow organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions of independent producers in our target markets. For more information on U.S. Concrete, visit www.us-concrete.com.
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Lindsay Graham at least has been consistent. We might think he serves the greed of the .1% but as far as I know, he's never been a fan of white supremacists. Here's what he had to say about Donald Trump's response to the despicable behavior of white supremacists in Charlottesville.
Ok, to all you Trump apologists, I'm looking at you Constance, eat the shame that is being hurled at you. You voted for a completely unprincipled man who has severe narcissistic personality disorder. He won the presidency by specifically trumping up white resentment. He pandered to white supremacists to the point that they held a press conference before the election last year to say that they were glad Trump was on their side.
Trump reached into the dark shadow inside each and every one of you Trump voters. He appealed to your secret hatred, greed, sense of entitlement and irrational fear of others. He knew who you were because he could see the absence of character.
Don't try to now defend yourselves and say that defenders of Charlottesville and peaceful protestors are equivalent to the organized hate groups that have made it their mission to dehumanize anyone who isn't white male. None of us should give you an excuse to hide behind.
And don't you dare try to say you did it to defend unborn lives. We weren't born yesterday. You either had an axe to grind against underrepresented citizens or you were too weak to protest when your friends cheered Trump on. Being a person who can't defend decency and values against a mob is as bad as being part of the mob. When your guy was winning, well, that was enough, right?
You are not nice, decent, caring people. We see who you are now. It's too late to run away from Trump, though it wouldn't surprise me in the least if many of you denounced him as quickly as you can so you save face with your actually decent neighbors.
We know who you are. We know what you were thinking when you hitched your wagon to Trump's rising star. We saw your yard signs and smug smiles and heard your "the election's over, get over it, we won" comments. Yeah, that last bit came off every bit as insensitive and hostile as it sounds.
Many people now see thru you. They see what your heart is made of. Do you hear me Constance? You had an opportunity to "show your quality" and we see that it is low.
Related: Germany takes full responsibility for its nazi past. No one in Germany grows up thinking that anything the nazis did was in any way acceptable and Germany's politicians are quick to condemn any sign that white nationalists are gaining a foothold. They have zero tolerance for white nationalism, anti-semitism and fascism. They learned their lesson the hard way.
We should follow Germany's example. It's only rational to learn from the harsh and devastating experiences of others. But, no, the majority of this country is held captive by the minority who is determined to take us with them as they hurtle over a cliff.
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Essentially I translated the old Achenar star system, and seat of the Empire, from the Frontier/FFE details into the system we use for Pioneer and placed it out at the real system "Achernar" upon with it was based (the names are interchangeable). It gives everyone who used to love the old games a bit of a buzz and it's an interesting star system in it's own right. Future modifications will give the star it's correct bulge due to it's rate of spin.
Just to be clear, there is no Empire faction with it's seat of power here in the Pioneer-verse, this is just the system made to look like the FFE one and it's located at sector (4, -9, -16) so it's a long way to jump out to it.
Really happy whenever anything I've done makes it into the main trunk on Pioneer, it gives an overwhelming sense of achievement, even if it is only using some Google-fu, doing some simple maths and then a bit of typing.
This should be available in the next Alpha build and probably in the nightly ones pretty soon.


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Roasted Delicata Squash – A quick, easy, healthy & delicious low carb side dish perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holiday gathering. The best part is how simple it is to customize & takes just a few minutes of prep time.
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Squash season is in full swing. Acorn, butternut, delicata, kobacha, spaghetti, pumpkin – which one is your favorite? As much as my family loves this Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash, Delicata Squash probably wins my heart.
They're super cute and the smaller size makes cutting them a breeze. Plus, I love that the skin is totally edible which means no peeling required!
And of course, they are delicious no matter and you can make them a ton of different ways.
You can roast them whole, cut them into rings or even fries. Or if you're like me, I normally just like to toss mine with some olive oil, salt and pepper.
There are a ton of ways to cook delicata squash. You can roast delicata squash in the oven, cook the squash in a slow cooker, Instant Pot and even an air fryer.
They make a great make ahead recipe. You can make a big batch ahead of time for your Sunday meal prep and then reheat how much you need during the week to serve along as an easy and tasty side dish.
Today we're going to be sharing how to roast delicata squash. Roasting vegetables brings out that natural sweet flavor and they go with just about everything from chicken, turkey, steak and roasts.
- Give the skin a nice scrubbing with a brush and pat it dry. You want to make sure the skin is nice and clean since you're going to be eating the skin.
- Cut off both ends then you can either:
- slice the squash into rings and scoop out the seeds OR
- slice the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice the seeded halves into 1/4-inch thick slices (half circles).
- Once you've prepped your squash, preheat the oven to 425 F. Line or spray your baking sheets with oil.
- Drizzle the squash with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Feel free to add other seasonings you like – smoked paprika, oregano or Italian seasoning are some great options.
- Lay flat in a single layer (making sure the squash does not overlap), and bake in the center of the oven for about 10-12 minutes, remove from the oven and use tongs to flip to the other side. Continue baking until tender on the inside and perfectly crispy and golden brown on the outside.
This recipe is simple to make and fits perfectly in a variety of diets. It's naturally gluten free, Whole30, paleo & ketogenic friendly.
And the best part? You can easily customize it depending on what you like or have on hand.
Sprinkle some balsamic vinegar, grated parmesan or add a touch of sweetness with a hint of maple syrup (or sugar free) and cinnamon.
Delicata squash is loaded with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium and fiber. It's also lower in carbs than other popular fall squashes like butternut and acorn so you can still enjoy it occasional if you're following a keto diet.
Look for one with no wrinkles or soft spots. Pick it up and make sure that it's heavy and firm.
Delicata squash is great on its own but goes so well with so many dishes.
You can serve it in a salad or anytime during the holidays at your Thanksgiving / Christmas dinner table or how about with:
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- 2 delicata squash (about 2.5 lbs) , washed and dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper or to taste
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line or lightly coat a large baking sheet with parchment paper (foil) or cooking spray.
- Trim the ends and slice the squash into rings. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
- Trim the ends and slice the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice the seeded halves into 1/4-inch thick slices (half circles) and place.
- Lay the squash onto the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Use your hands to toss well to coat.
- Spread the squash out on the baking sheet into a single layer.
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If you tire of the mechanical efficiency of the well-worked Swiss clock that is Geneva, Annecy provides a quintessential day or weekend trip from the city.
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If you tire of the mechanical efficiency of the well-worked Swiss clock that is Geneva, Annecy provides a quintessential day or weekend trip from the city.
I hesitate to call a place perfect, but in terms of convenience, balance, and comfort, the little hamlet of Howth is darn near perfect.
Geneva is a pricey city, that's for sure. But that doesn't mean you can't find plenty of utterly delightful and FREE sites and events to stay busy.
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Ireland tends to steal a lot of the spotlight when it comes to tourism; however, Northern Ireland is an exquisitely fascinating travel destination of its own right. Don't let confusion or intimidation keep you from considering it - there are so many reasons you need to #DiscoverNI.
Approximately five seconds of Bern's fascinating history.
Though many of these interns would describe their experiences as priceless, an equal number reflect on being shocked by the price tag involved in living and working in one of the most expensive cities in the world. Below, I've offered a variety of tips to help you get the most out of your internship and your budget.
Believe it or not, it is possible to visit the Eternal City without eternally rubbing elbows with other sweaty tourists. It just takes a little extra creativity.
My recent story "Finding My Grandfather in Anzio" has been published on the amazing travel network Passion Passport.
I had come to Anzio to discover the story of my grandfather. I left knowing a little more about both of us.
Museums aren't necessarily the only place in Rome where art abounds
Don't take a gondola (unless you really want to shell out a couple hundred euro to sit in a tourist-mobile). Don't ask anyone if they've had the plague recently. Don't wear a masquerade mask to lunch. Don't try to hold a conversation in Italian if the only words you actually know are "spaghetti" and "ciao bella." Come on, guys.
In today's world, travel can be scary – even more so if you're a solo female traveler. Be smart, be informed, be precautious, be nervous – but go anyway.
Soak it in. Bring back what you learn. Grow in ways you didn't think you could. Demand the world acknowledge you as a full human being despite any differences you may have from the status quo. Live up to the bravery you find inside you.
We stood staring for several long minutes, trying to catch our breath – a joke in the oxygen-thin air. The contrast of white and green hurt our eyes, the shock of cold air hurt our overworked lungs. We tracked the melting glacial ice from the mountaintops down into the swollen valley streams, trying to comprehend the great distance we had covered on foot.
Lessons learned? Honestly, you can prepare as much as you want (and as a cautious, nerdy traveler I highly recommend it) but sometimes you can still literally end up in the wrong country. It may not be the hike you planned, but it can still be lovely.
You might be thinking at this point, why would I want to visit a city just to see some stinkin' bridges? And macabre bridges at that? I don't know, ok, I just have a thing for bridges. Am I really the only one?
Why do you need to visit Gruyeres?
Cheese. Buddha. Castles. Aliens. One of these has got to appeal to you.
Knowing very little German, I still managed to grunt and point eloquently enough to pick out a small apple cake, some elderberries, and a hunk of gooey cheese and a baguette. I sat by the river to eat my humble lunch, letting my feet enjoy the rest while I people-watched and enjoyed the still-heating sun.
Every surface is covered in intricate paintings or woodwork. All the shelves are clearly hand-built. There was a giant old-school globe, a slightly disturbing picture of a dead Jesus, and even more disturbing (and inexplicable…and cool), an Egyptian mummy.
The weather had been conveniently clear up until now, but as I watched the steamy day slide away into dusk, fat rain droplets started falling. I let them leave their fingerprints on my journal as I stared up at Sasso in the sunset, daydreaming about what life must have been like back in the days of castles.


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Management Point is the primary point of contact between Configuration Manager clients and the site server. Every SCCM hierarchy must have at least one Management Point to enable client communication the site server.
We can place a Management Point anywhere on the hierarchy except on the CAS and can be installed multiple management point for high availability.
If we install secondary site, by default it will install a Management Point as part of secondary site installation.
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Open Config Manager console then go to \Administration\Overview\Site Configuration\Servers and Site System Roles
Right click on Servers and Site System Roles then click on Create a Site System Server;
On Create Site System Server wizard on select a server to use as a site system field, enter the server name you want to use as a management point site server.
You can use browse option or enter FQDN of the server. As we have only one site at this stage, the setup will populate the site code by itself.
On Site System Installation Account select Use the site server's computer account to install this site system then click next;
If required, enter the Proxy details then click next;
Select Management Point role to install on this server;
Select HTTP on specify management point settings window for client communication then click next;
If you have PKI certificate and want to support internet clients and mobile devices then you need to choose HTTPS option.
Select Use the site database under Specify management point database settings then click next;
Review all the settings on the Summary page then click next;
If everything is configured correctly, then you will see completion window successful msg.
For detailed installation status and any errors lookup for mpMSI.log and MPSetup.log
That's it. We have created a Standalone management point to our Standalone Primary site.
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Our karate camps are fun-filled and skill building camps for kids aged 6 to 12 years old. No previous martial arts training is required to attend our camps. It is a fun and friendly environment where kids can have a great time during the summer holiday.
In our summer camps, children will learn about the history and principles of Japanese Shotokan Traditional Karate that have been practiced for hundreds of years. These principles are about respect, courtesy, courage and a positive attitude.
Every morning we talk and learn new karate techniques. We focus on self-defense and anti-bully training.
Kids will learn how to do a proper warm-up on every part of their body from head to toes and they will be taught a physical fitness training as a necessary aspect of the daily routine.
Martial Arts works every muscle as we move every part of our body when training and practicing, helping our body to become more flexible and fit. Karate camps can also be very fun, we will have lots of games and contests.
At noon, they'll have their lunch followed by one of their favorite movies.
In the afternoon, we continue with the karate classes and more games and fun activities, where they can learn to value the teamwork.
Each child should bring his own lunch pack and snack.
During their week summer camp, kids will gain confidence and self-esteem. In the last day of their camp they'll have the chance to break a wood board and take some pictures to collect unforgettable moments.
One karate gi (uniform) is included in the price.
Does this sounds fun and exciting yet? Then choose one of the options below and let's have an awesome time together!
What your child can achieve in our Summer Camps:
Life Skills: Discipline, Leadership, Focus, Strength and Confidence
Karate classes: Learn about karate principles and perform their first techniques
Fun & Games: Dodge Ball, Tag of War, Obstacle Course, Soccer, Break their first wood board, Movies and many more
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The BIG NEWS today is there is one major aspect today in the midst of several other aspects that are still in the 'orb of influence'. Make certain you stay on top of the April 2018 Astro Memes so you can see when the 'orb of influence' begins and ends. There, you can also download the chart wheel for that aspect and lay it over your Natal Chart to see where these energies are impacting you personally. Make a mental note to yourself, whenever you click the graphic to right that says, 'Horoscopes and Astro Memes' it will automatically take you to the current month's Astro Memes. You will see this graphic in the far left side column of ths website on every page.
Today the Sun conjuncts Uranus and gives us some ultra-nuclear high-powered energy. Relax back into your chair and let's think about this for a second. Think about how we can draw energy from the Sun through solar panels that harness energy (radiant light) from the Sun, then convert that energy into electricity, then transmit the electricity into our homes and businesses in order to power our electrical devices and appliances, which provide heating and cooling through the electrical currents they create. Come On! How cool is that?
The Sun alone is loaded with unfathomable and limitless energy, much less sticking Uranus next to it in a conjunction, which is the higher octave of Mercury and the planetary ruler of electricity and lightning. Remember, conjunctions intensify the energies of the planets involved. When the Sun and Uranus are combined there is a HUGE BURST of energy, enthusiasm and excitement occurring (the 3-E's). When this conjunction occurs, the Sun has to be popping like popcorn with solar flares and brilliant beams of light. Interestingly enough, the Sun rules Leo and Uranus rules Aquarius. Leo and Aquarius are natural opposite signs, but yet they are very much the same, like all opposing signs are similar but different, alike but separate.
This combination of planets gives us dare-devil leadership and super-high frequency thinking. This aspect goes where no man or woman has gone before. Even though Uranus can certainly be a rebel, this aspect is not the rebellion-hellion misfit. This aspect pioneers, it invents, it innovates and it thinks-up what no one saw coming. Love him or loathe him, President Trump does have this aspect in his natal chart. While this aspect does reveal an arrogant, willful and even disruptive individual, the individual can and will handle life and all the surprises that it has to offer without even batting an eye. This aspect thrives on a challenge coupled with action. This aspect says, "BRING IT ON! LET'S DO THIS CRAZY THING!" and it will handle it. Those with this aspect or who use this aspect when it appears as a transit in the chart, will have a new way of doing things, while others may be wondering, "What the hell are they doing!?!" Somehow the rules seem to apply differently to those with this placement in their natal chart. These individuals are on a completely different playing field and they know it. This aspect gives the strength, will and guts to try things that are new and different, meaning things that have never been tried before. This aspect reacts suddenly, decisively, purposefully and powerfully. While others may not understand the individual having (or using) this aspect, the individual using it or having it, does understand the energy. This aspect is the mark of the genius and the genius knows it. Folks, I can't make this stuff up and write what it isn't. This is what this aspect is.
What you can do with this aspect is use it to break out of your normal way of doing things and leap into something new, different and exciting. GO CRAZY AND BE DARING AND SAY YES! This is the perfect aspect to channel nervous energy into a project or activity that has purpose. This is a results oriented aspect. Use it that way.
If you are interested in learning more about your chart and how you can use these planets to better serve you, especially your Solar Return, Schedule Appointment which dictates your entire year from one birthday to the next or if you are ready for a reading, then click the red 'Schedule Appointment' button to book a 15, 30, 60 or 90 minute reading with me (Dr. Standley).
The Sun in Aries conjunct Uranus in Aries at exactly 9:59 AM EDT. This aspect began in applying degrees on April 8, 2018, it is exact today and it will last in separating degrees until April 26, 2018.
The Moon in Gemini sextile Mercury in Aries at exactly 4:57 PM EDT. You will feel this energy within 12-14 hours 'before and after' it occurs.
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It is vitally important for etailers to constantly monitor their websites, looking for ways to improve the user experience, with the aim of increasing conversion rates.
With this in mind, the good folks at Future Now have just released a white paper (registration required) with some useful optimisation tips for website owners.
The paper is well worth a read - here is a selection:
Calls to action
Customers should be left with no room for doubt over what steps they need to take to complete the purchase.
The paper recommends that calls to action should 'combine an imperative verb and an implied benefit', e.g. see how you can double your income in one year.
Future Now advises that retailers should cast a critical eye over their checkout processes. We've written about this before, but key points include making the process as short as possible, providing reassurances on security, and enclosing the checkout.
Keep testing
This is an ongoing process, and Future Now recommends the use of Google Website Optimizer for A/B and Multivariate testing. It's a no brainer.
Web forms
It's important to strike the right balance between getting useful information for marketing purposes, and making the process so long that customers will become frustrated.
The paper also cautions against the use of drop-down menus, as these are 'evil'.
Headlines should be clear, and written in ways that all users will be able to understand.
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Discover your style and express who you are. This all-encompassing session involves some prep work, some soul-searching and a face-to-face catch-up. During this session we will uncover what styles you like and what aesthetics you're attracted to. You'll learn about your physical attributes in a way you may never have thought to before. You'll discover why some clothes work for you, why others don't and what you can do about it.
What you'll learn at your style session
During our session, I'll draw on my expertise as a personal stylist and image consultant to teach you any of the following:
How to dress for your body shape (both vertical and horizontal)
What clothing design features and cuts to look for and what features to avoid
How your personality impacts what you wear and how to incorporate your values into your outfit
What hairstyles, hats, jewellery and accessories work for you
How to select the best glasses for your face and personality style
About dress codes and how to dress for important events
How the fabric and textures you choose work either for you or against you
All the learnings from this session become part of of your very own Style File, a collection of personalised notes and images to guide you in analysing clothes, constructing outfits and sending the right message.
The session takes around 3 hours and costs $390.
To get the most out of this session, I recommend you first complete a reCOLOUR (Colour Analysis) session with me. This will make sure that your session is tailored towards the colours that best suit your skin tone, eye and hair colour.
Want to know more about the Style Direction session?
Keen to work with me on your style, but want to make sure we click first? Not a problem! Get in touch to arrange a complimentary 15-minute starter session via Skype or phone where we can chat about what you're hoping to achieve.


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He added in a second tweet: "Stay tuned, I will have a major announcement in the near future".
Kid Rock, the "Bawitdaba" and "Cowboy" rapper, is apparently running for the U.S. Senate. This was also announced on Fox & Friends during their live Thursday morning show. The Democrat also tweeted she and Rock share a love of music, adding "I concede he's better at playing the guitar and I'll keep doing what I do best: fighting for MI".
If he's serious about the run, Rock would face incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow for the MI seat that's up for election in 2018. "Can't see you getting into politics".
A banner image features the "All Summer Long" singer sitting in a star-spangled arm chair with a stuffed deer in front of a trophy case. A portrait of George Washington is hung on the wall behind it.
The album that made Kid Rock Kid Rock (his real name is Robert Ritchie) is Devil Without a Cause. His music label, Warner Bros Records, also posted a website offering sales of Kid Rock for U.S. Senate merchandise. The musician is hinting at a U.S. Senate campaign. Others will mumble: "Well, at least it's not Ted Nugent". The website has a picture of Rock in a plush office and slogans including "Party to the People" and "Are You Scared?".
Though implausible, a run has a certain sort of warped logic suited an era in which the man who once ran the Miss Universe empire sits in the Oval Office.
After all, Ritchie has been a vocal Donald Trump supporter, including selling shirts, some of which say "_onald Trump, The "D" is missing because it's in every haters mouth" and "God, Guns, and Trump". He looks to be running for the seat for MI.
It seems Proud Resister has a different take on the musician's run for a Senate seat.
Kid Rock performed with the legendary Rev. Because electing an out of touch celebrity is working wonders for America right now. He's previously said he's a Republican with middle-of-the-road social views, meaning he's not a fan of gay marriage or abortion, but doesn't oppose either. "I'll bet you he would generate as much excitement as Trump did", he told the paper in February.
Ajax player who collapsed during game has permanent brain damage
We really appreciate that. "Abdelhak is such a great talent, but unfortunately we will never know how far his star would have reached had this not happened".
Here are Juno's first close-ups of Jupiter's Great Red Spot
It will take weeks, even months, for the science data to come out, and scientists will likely study this flyby for years to come. NASA's Juno mission completed a close flyby of Jupiter and its Great Red Spot on July 10, during its sixth science orbit.
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Tip # 2 You need to find out as much information as you can on the online casino before you will give away your money. Unlikely you will want to swim in the dark pond if you have no idea what is waiting for you below the surface.
Weidman and Mousasi to Meet at UFC 210 in Intriguing Crossroads Fight
Coming off two very tough losses, the American has taken what could well be the most difficult option currently available to him. The stacked bill will be held in Buffalo, New York, on April 8.


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Are you spending valuable time organising your research community group, only to be met with few members turning up? Do you want a more engaged and devoted research community?
It can be difficult to get attention in today's information overload.
But don't give up just yet. You can use the following five tips to help build a sustainable research community.Read More


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Installation of a NIBE F1255 Ground Source Heat Pump.
This was one of the first New NIBE invertor driven Ground source heat pumps to be installed in the UK. Using a ground loop.
We were contacted by Earthwurks to assist them with this installation where. they dug all trenches and we installed and commissioned complete system.
This was put into a new self build property where the client wanted to lower energy bills and live in a zero carbon home. UFH used throughout to deliver a complete system with a COP of over 5, meaning for every 1 kw of electricity used, it produced 5 kw of thermal energy.
The client received the RHI which paid back all the capital costs of her new system.


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Minnesota's talent management has launched a new ambassador rewards program for it's fans (A.K.A Voyagers). Through the app Social Ladder, Voyagers can take on social media challenges to promote the DJ's brand and earn points. The only stipulation is that you must be a part of the Minnesota Voyagers facebook group.
The points can be redeemed through the app for a variety of rewards like Minnesota tickets, exclusive merchandise, and upcoming festival tickets. The app keeps score of your points and cashes them in for rewards.
The app full integrates with social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Linking your social media accounts allows the app to track your challenges through your preferred method of social media.
The app also notifies users when new challenges arise. Some range from liking and sharing a post, changing your Facebook cover photo to the album art of Curio, recruiting more Voyagers, and even selling tickets.
The online marketing strategy is not unheard of. NYC based EDM website Electric Vibes also runs an ambassador rewards program for people to earn merchandise, festival tickets, and other rewards by selling festival tickets. Many festivals are offering ways for participants to become involved, plus opportunities to win prizes or tickets.
While Minnesota's program offers rewards for posting content, Electric Vibes offers are only for selling tickets to festivals like Okeechobee, Bonnaroo, Camp Bisco, and Dreamstate.
What do you think? Is this an effective marketing tactic? Would you promote on social media for tickets and merchandise? Let us know in the comments!
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"The books that help you most are those which make you think that most. The hardest way of learning is that of easy reading; but a great book that comes from a great thinker is a ship of thought, deep freighted with truth and beauty."
--Theodore Parker
This little quote says so much with so few words. Perhaps someday I will be able to be so succinct. Some of the books I have learned the most from were heavy reading. Often, classics are more difficult than current fiction, but they have stood the test of time. Some books seem like they were written just for me, because they hold wisdom that I need.


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Juggling events in Ireland (Éire), 2017
Friday, 2017-06-02 to Monday, 2017-06-05
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The Galway Juggling Convention (GJC) is NUIG's annual juggling convention. This year it will take place 2 - 5 June, Áras na Mac Leinn, NUIG.
Last year we were restricted to a 3 day convention but we're back this year with 4 days! We hope you're all as excited as we are!
The facebook event page will be updated with information as time goes on. Keep Watch!
The Galway Juggling Convention is the only Galway based juggling convention, and currently one of five within the whole island. It first occurred in the year 2003 (in the Rowing Club) and was first held NUIG in 2010, and has run here since.
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Guide To The Top Shopping Malls In Dubai
Mr. Giuliani's common-sense counsel on the day after a terrorist attack killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan was quickly stripped of context and turned into caricature — retail as opiate. Hi-Tech Mall (Biasa disebut THR) adalah pusat perbelanjaan, yang terletak di jalan kusuma bangsa 116-118 ,disini menyediakan segala alat-alat elektronik terutama computer yang terlengkap di Surabaya, disini banyak counter yang menawarkan segala hardware dan software computer terbaru dan juga service computer.
While the latest technology in surveillance offers many advantages in convenience and safety, a great amount of thought and care still needs to be taken to make sure the cameras in a shopping mall are well laid out, in order to minimize blind spots and target areas with a high risk of criminal activity.
Unfortunately, by the late eighties, those automated harbingers of the coming Christmas madness had been replaced by predictable strings of hanging white lights and oversized floating ribbons, decor that seems to follow the basic mall holiday template to the smallest conforming detail.
Shopping malls started to included entertainment facilities and services, as a response to the leisure consumption formed in the previous decade, and tried to attract more visitors by holding various activities inside the malls, an early form of proposing certain lifestyles.
At over 1 million square feet, you can get some serious shopping done at Miami International Mall Located in Doral near the Miami International Airport, it's home to major retailers like Macy's Women's and Kid's, Macy's Men's and Home, JCPenney, Kohl's, Sears, and H&M.


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At Batu Batu, our babysitting service is carried out by our staff who work during the day and babysit in the evenings to earn a bit of extra pocket money. Please note the following points if you would like to use this service:
Available Hours
- We have a limited number of babysitters and availability is based on a first-come-first-serve basis -- it is recommended to let us know that you need one before arrival to the island
- Babysitters are available from 7.00pm until 10.00pm, charges at RM 25/hour
- If you require the babysitter to extend after 10:00pm, charges will apply at RM 30/hour – please note that babysitters will not stay overnight in the villa or extend their hours past 1:00am
- As our babysitters work during the day, only staff who are not on duty or are on their off day who wish to do part-time will then be available for babysitting
- Babysitting start time will be based on the later of the Booking Start Time and the time the babysitter arrived at the villa to babysit. If you book the babysitter and she arrives but you are not ready for her to babysit, please count the hours from the time of her arrival at your villa
Payment Method
- Please pay the babysitter by cash directly straight after using the service
- If you do not have Malaysian Ringgit to pay the babysitter, please speak to Guest Services who can calculate the amount owing in foreign currency so that you can pay the babysitter after using the service
Additional Note
- If you would like your babysitter to sit outside your villa on the balcony, please let Front Desk know in advance so that the babysitter can bring mosquito coils and / or wear mosquito repellent. Please also ensure that an outdoor light is left on for the babysitter sitting outside so that they are not left in the dark. The villas have black out curtains and blinds so this light should not disturb your sleeping children.
- Please do reconfirm again with Guest Services on the day of the service to find out which of our staff that has been arranged to come for the babysitting service later in the evening


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A new third party with a familiar name calling for scaling back the size and cost of government has emerged in Florida hoping to take advantage of voter discontent. The Florida Tea Party is fielding three congressional candidates across Florida in the 2010 election cycle and hopes to have as many as 20 candidates running for seats in the Legislature.
Florida Tea Party Challenges Dems, GOP on Government, Taxes
Mike Huckabee Gets Active with Florida Republicans
Theres a new powerbroker behind Florida Republicans -- former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008. Huckabee has moved to Florida and is playing an increasingly prominent role in the Sunshine States politics.
Political Bits and Pieces
Despite his long friendship and political working relationship with Gov. Charlie Crist, U.S. Sen. George LeMieux has made it clear he is staying within the Republican Party. LeMieux has ripped into President Barack Obamas response to the spill in the Gulf and has backed GOP candidate Marco Rubio for the U.S.
Bud Chiles Running for Governor as an Independent
Adding more drama to an already colorful election, Lawton Bud Chiles III, son of a Florida political legend who served three terms in the U.S. Senate and two terms as governor, announced Thursday he was leaving the Democratic Party and launching a gubernatorial campaign with no party affiliation.
Repubs, Dems, Tea Partier Battle for Adam Putnam's U.S. House Seat
With U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam vacating his congressional seat to run for commissioner of agriculture and consumer services, a three-way race is shaping up as a serious challenger to the Democrats and Republicans has emerged on the Tea Party line.
The 12th Congressional District contains most of Polk County but also portions of Osceola County as well as the eastern part of Hillsborough County. Bartow, Brandon, Lakeland, Plant City and Winter Haven all fall in the district.
Bud Chiles Looks Set to Take On the Family Business
Bud Chiles, the son of Florida political legend and longtime U.S. Sen. and Gov. Lawton Chiles, is set to make announcement in Tallahassee on Thursday about his political future -- with rumors swirling that he intends to run for governor in the Democratic primary or, possibly, with no party affiliation.
If he does announce, Chiles will join an inordinately long line of politically strong families in recent years who have charmed Sunshine State voters into keeping the dynasty going:
Political Bits and Pieces
When U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced that he was meeting with attorneys general from states impacted by the Gulf oil spill, one name was conspicuously absent: Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum, the favorite for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
AIF Backs Atwater and Putnam
On Tuesday, the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) endorsed Senate President Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach, for state CFO and Republican U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam to serve as commissioner of agriculture and consumer services--but did not endorse any candidates for governor or attorney general.
Florida Voices: Memorial Day
Virtually the entire political class of Florida's leadership wishes you and yours a happy Memorial Day and wants you to honor the men and women who lost their lives in the country's defense. Here are some of their voices:
A Florida Reading List for Memorial Day
With almost 500 years of recorded history, Florida history buffs have a number of excellent books to read this Memorial Day to honor the soldiers and sailors who fought, and in some cases died, for the country.
There are also some excellent books on the Florida campaigns during the Revolutionary War, when the British and the Americans battled for control of East Florida.


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The Manhattan marketplace continues to push higher, reaching new record prices in Q4. From this time last year, the average sales price of Manhattan property rose over 16% to $1,979,690, while the median price per square foot rose 9.58% to $1,392. Median days on market continued its historically low trend, coming in at 54 days. While this is nearly unchanged from a year ago, it is 10 days longer than Q3, reflecting the seasonal nature of Manhattan real estate.
Buyers responded to slowly rising supply trends, nudging the average price for a Manhattan co-op apartment to $1,284,427, up just over 7% from a year ago, and up 4% from last quarter. The median price for a co-op was $740,000, up 2.78% from a year ago, and down slightly from last quarter's $755,000. Median price per square foot for co-ops told a similar story, with Q4 coming in at $974, up 8.24% from last year, but down 0.49% from Q3.
Manhattan condo prices also saw continued price action to the upside. The average price of condos came in at $2,529,200, a 20.51% gain year-over-year, while the median price per square foot increased 10.16% year-overyear to $1,593. Soaring condo prices contributed to the widened price differential between co-ops and condos. Overall, the strong price action in Q4 hints that the macro uncertainties in Q3 are yet to filter through the lagging sales pipeline. Looking forward we expect a normalization of price action as we enter the new year.


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Going Through the Basics by Tom Rich
I was chatting with my mom the other day, telling her about my current project. "It's pretty dumb," I said, "but I'm having a blast writing it."
"Well," she said, "that's all that matters," which is her usual response to me calling my work "dumb," "unpublishable," or "complete crap." As long as I like it and enjoy writing it, that's enough, to her. I'm always tempted to argue—after all, I'd like to publish some of it—but I usually don't because arguing with your mother is rarely a good plan.
The conversation, though, did get me wondering about the whole business: the writing and the editing, the sending out for critiques and publication, the workshops and the late-night bull sessions: the whole silly carnival that is being a writer. I know a lot of writers who want writing to be fun, or wistfully remember a time when it was fun, but I can't remember an instance of one of my writing buddies talking about a writing session the same way that they talk about, say, going for a beer, or playing Call of Duty, or going on a good hike.
I mean, we do talk about it: you don't have to go far to find a writer holding forth on how much writing he or she did the other day. Sometimes it's with a sort of weary triumph, as if they'd cleaned the apartment, or perhaps driven off marauding Vikings. Sometimes it's clearly a boast, accompanied by an unspoken "and how much writing did you do?" But with a tone of fun? Like they went to Dairy Queen and got the most awesome Blizzard imaginable? You don't see that too much: look through the Writers on Writing posts on this very blog for many examples.
As a kid, I took karate lessons, and there were a set of simple moves called basics that we used as a warm-up. Every lesson, Sensei Julie would say it was time to "go through the basics" before we moved on to other things. One night, though, she said we were going to "practice the basics" instead. She explained that "go through" implied that they weren't important, and that we were just rushing by them to get to other things. She explained it with the analogy of a tunnel: you go through a tunnel to get somewhere else, not to enjoy and experience the tunnel itself.
I wonder, then, if some of that attitude is evident in the way writers talk about writing, if not in the way we actually practice it. Are we writing for the pleasure of writing—of using a pen or computer to put together a sequence of words—or are we just doing it as a step to some other, loftier goal: a finished thesis, a published short story, colleges paying us to come and speak? Are we going through the writing, or are we practicing it?
Writing for the sake of writing, without thought to ever finishing it or even the idea that it could be finished. Editing for the sake of editing, without considering where it came from or where it's going. Hell, even the process of sending stories out could benefit from being divorced from its relationship to the rest: cut out the emotional investment of having written the piece and the hope of seeing it published, and you're left with a potentially interesting puzzle spread out over months and years.
If nothing else, focusing on enjoying the here and now of writing makes the whole messy thing more fun. Enjoy the tunnel for its own sake, and happy writing!
Tom Rich is a writer, itinerant academic, and flannel enthusiast. His work has appeared in the Midwest Literary Magazine. Since graduating from Northern Michigan University in 2011, he has gone professional in filling out applications.


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Record-breaking Benteke scores after 8.1 seconds
Monday 10 October 2016
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Christian Benteke has scored the quickest ever goal in competitive internationals, surpassing Davide Gualtieri's famous strike against England in 1993.
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Christian Benteke has scored the quickest ever goal in competitive internationals after firing Belgium ahead on 8.1 seconds against Gibraltar on Monday.
The Crystal Palace striker's effort was 0.2 seconds faster than the 8.3 seconds that it took Davide Gualtieri to give San Marino a shock lead against England in FIFA World Cup qualifying in 1993.
Remarkably, it was Gibraltar who kicked off tonight's Group H European Qualifier in the Algarve but they had only two touches before Benteke intercepted. He ran directly at the hosts' defence and clipped past goalkeeper Deren Ibrahim.
The swiftest ever international goal is thought to be Lukas Podolski's strike for Germany against Ecuador in a 2013 friendly, timed at six seconds.
Fastest UEFA Champions League goal
10.12 Roy Makaay (Bayern 2-1 Real Madrid) 07/03/2007
Fastest UEFA Europa League goal
10.69 Jan Sýkora (Qarabağ 2-2 Liberec) 15/09/2016