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Do Not Invest In Another Gym Membership Or Weight Loss Program Until You've Read This Entire Letter about NYC Boot Camp…
I Give You My Personal Guarantee That My Fitness BOOT CAMP Will SHRINK YOUR BELLY & TONE N' TIGHTEN YOUR ENTIRE BODY WITHOUT STARVATION DIETS, OR LONG BORING HOURS IN THE GYM
Dear Friend,
My Name is Stacy Papakostas.
I am not trying to brag but I have been voted "New York City's Top Fitness Expert. " I was on NY1 and Fitness Magazine; and currently own NYC Adventure Boot Camp.
I have created a specific program for NYC Boot Camp based on my years of experience and training to get you on the path towards accomplishing all your health, fitness, and weight loss goals.
I know how hard it is to stay in shape so I guarantee not only to give you the right training to shred pounds fast but I will help motivate you along the way so that you WILL get the results you desire.
Don't Take my word for it. Here's what all my NYC Boot Camp clients have to say about NYC Boot Camp…
Katia now feels good about herself
Stacy is really happy with her results
Kate is excited and motivated about exercising
Janet loves coming back month after month
NYC Boot Camp – Testimonials written by clients
Linda Hemphill
Stacy asks everyone to write down her goals at the beginning of each Boot Camp. My goal (along with the usual "lose a few pounds" and "get into shape") was to be able to run around the warm-up loop without stopping. That was the goal I wrote for my first session of NYC Boot Camp and I didn't really revisit it until the other day.
As I was leaving camp, Stacy called to me and asked how I was doing on running that loop. I told her I was doing better every day and that I was getting closer and closer to achieving my goal of being able to run around it without stopping. And then I realized something. It's not really about "achieving" the goal. It's about always having something out there to work towards. I actually started thinking that maybe someday I could even run around it twice without stopping. And it made me feel so good to think that!
That's what Adventure Boot Camp is all about – making progress at your own speed. It's more than just "doing" what you write down that first day. It's about realizing that you can do lots and lots of things that maybe you didn't ever think you could.
I am in my 2nd week of my 3rd NYC Adventure Boot Camp. For 3 sessions, I have gone to Central Park every weekday morning from 5:30 – 6:30 AM. I have only missed two days. I think that in itself is a testimony to how I feel about it!"
Isora Bailey
Camper since May, 2007
"Stacy, I just wanted to say that this last camp was amazing. Even after all this time…you've surprised me and pushed me further than I thought I could go. Just thought I should let you know;)I hope you have a fabulous weekend!"
Bettie M
Bootcamp! WoW! Something I never thought I would do, and then I saw NYC boot camp on NY1 and decided to give it a try. I had been exercising and needed to kick it up a notch. Well it worked. The change in my physique is quite noticeable. I have lost only 10 pounds; but I have lost 12 1/2 inches off my body with 5 inches being from my waist. This has helped to make me a size smaller.
Initially being a scale freak, I was not happy with the scale weight; but as I realized and saw the improvements in muscle tone, stamina and body strength, endurance and a smaller pant size; I feel great!I won't lie, the first 3 days were rough. I could barely breath by the end of the day-but I stuck it out-madeno excuses and came every day and it paid off. I have completed 2 boot camp sessions and 1 1/2boxing camps. 11 weeks of body restructuring. Getting up at 4:30 am was another great challenge for this night owl; but I did it and you can too! Now the rest of the day is before me. I feel energetic and accomplished. LADIES IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT TILL IT WORKS!!! Thank you so much Stacy!
Nicole Cohen
NYC Adventure Boot Camp has been an amazing life changing opportunity! I've been coming to camp for about 6 months and I've never had so much energy. Before I started coming to the camps, I never thought that I could be a morning exercise person. But after the first day I realized how much better I felt by giving myself that hour! Moreover, I lost .weight, gained muscle, and I am sleeping better than ever!One hour in the morning has made a HUGELY positive impact on the rest of my life.
Kristin Daniels
This fitness and weight loss program is honestly the best gift I have given myself. It is motivating, stimulating and challenging…everything my old routine lacked. It jumpstarts my day and I have met a wonderful group of women from all walks of life. I receive dedicated personal instruction – I couldn't ask for anything more in an exercise program. You need to do this for yourself.
Rona S.
I have somewhat of an unusual testimonial I thought I'd share with you. On Wednesday after our hike I was completely bored with exercising. I have exercised my whole life and needed a change. It's great to be excited about my workout program again. I'm beginning by 3rd camp soon!
Linda Landers
NYC Boot Camp is simply the best! I particularly like the variety of activities and the sense of fun that's built into the program. I really felt like I was getting the maximum benefit out of the program. I highly recommend the program to anyone wanting to improve their fitness and overall health.
Jenn M.
I have to admit I was a little skeptical about something entitled "Boot Camp". I envisioned a lot of yelling and not the most nurturing environment.
However, since day one of camp, I have been nothing but thrilled to wake up and hang out with my newly acquainted friends. After two camps, I have learned so many new exercises that have stirred musclesI didn't know I had! The biggest change for me has occurred in my arms, hips and abs. I feel so muchleaner and firm. I'm into a size 4 and my energy level has seen a significant boost. So, whether it's interval training with weights or yoga and Pilates, I look forward to every morning's new adventure.
Lisa Gray
Wow! What can I say about NYC Boot Camp. I can say so much I don't know where to begin. I am 32 years old and have tried many different things to try and get myself into shape. Including working out with a personal trainer that cost me A LOT of money and just ended up hurting my knees. When I thought about doing Boot Camp the idea of getting up to workout at 5:30 in the morning freaked me out a little. Well, I am currently involved in my second camp. After the first 4 week camp I noticed a difference in my body composition that I never had prior. I have never really had a weight problem, yet was never really tonedeither.
My legs and butt were on the flabby side, and as I get older I noticed it getting worse. Right now I feel so good in my clothes – I can't believe it. People have noticed a change in my body. My hips had started getting little fat pockets on the sides and those are GONE! I am amazed at the results of the training that Stacy's training gives us. Getting up and working out at 5:30 has been easy to adjust to and believe it or not, I have lots of energy throughout the day.
I Love Camp and Stacy and the boot camp girls are the nicest girls I know. They are so knowledgeable and so helpful in the morning to everyone in the camp. I can't say enough good things about them. I I love camp and I love what is happening to my body as a result of it!
Thank you for the dedication to all of us! You are awesome!
Sabrina Taylor
In February of last year, I started my first boot camp with Stacy Papakostas, I must say I was a bit unsure of my strength and abilities.
Could I even keep up? Boot Camp? I've been there before! In 1988 I left the United States Marine Corps after serving eight years and being in the best shape of my life. Now, I'm a 47 year old female, 50 pounds overweight and in the worst shape of my life. I allowed allowed the corporate demons to suck up my soul for the past 12 years. I have tried every diet in the book from Weight Watchers, Fit For Life, drugs and personal training – unsuccessfully.
Now it was time for a rebirth and I knew boot camp would do it. But could I handle it 22 years later when waking up at 4:30 is a challenge in itself . Well Stacy make sure everyone at camp finds their personal success as he lifts our spirits and demands that each of us embrace our personal strength to the best of our abilities. As this was accomplished so was a gradual physical, emotional transformation. Now while attending my third boot camp, I am stronger, healthier, with noticeable increased energy levels and have dropped one dress size. I have achieved my personal goals and much more .
My weight, I no longer worry about because I feel too good to be preoccupied my with negative thoughts.
This is truly a life changing experience and if your ready for the commitment, join the journey, come aboard. If not, stay home and sleep your way through life! I did it for 12 years. 🙂 !!
Ingrid Mendez
I have been away from a fitness lifestyle for years. I replaced fitness for watching my bottom lines grow. I saw Stacy's ad and was compelled to act for two reasons: #1: it didn't sound like a sissy camp. #2: I had no time management rationalizations to use against exercising locally from 5:30-6:30am, a time slot previously reserved for snoring. What is the result? I have more energy and I am proud of myself for getting something started.
I did not choose this program because of Stacy's extensive credentials. Now that I have done this for two weeks, I know that it is her expertise at working different muscle groups every day & incorporating different exercises that has made the workout difficult, and yet possible for me. The variety keeps it fresh and makes it a total body workout. I would highly recommend this program for anyone seeking to rekindle their love for a fitness lifestyle.
Diana, New York City
I arrived at boot camp overweight and out of shape – a true couch potato who loved food and hated exercise. But, I knew it was time for a change and Stacy's NYC boot camp sounded like just the cure.What I was really looking for was something to jump start me into better fitness and eating habits. What could be better than four weeks of intense fitness training with other women under the guidance of an experienced trainer? And the classes were great! The variety of activities and pace of the class made the hour fly by each day.
Don't get me wrong, it was a lot of hard work. They pushed me harder than I would ever push myself working out alone. But they also allowed for the individual abilities of each participant. It didn't matter that I was the slowest or the weakest. What matters is that I worked at and improved at everything. And the results are impressive.
During the four weeks, I lost eight pounds. I lost two inches each around my chest, waist, and hips. I also lost over one inch on each arm and leg. I improved my one mile run time by 10%. Plus, I have more energy than ever. Best of all, it has given me just the boost I was looking to attain. I'm now eating better, sleeping better, and exercising regularly. I have the hope and belief that I can continue my new fitness habits and my journey to a leaner and healthier me. And I'm looking forward to returning to future boot camps to challenge myself again.
Reasons why NYC Boot Camp program works
- Our All Women NYC boot camp formula will neutralize your stress, causing your fat hormones to shut down so you'll stop storing fat, especially in your stomach, hips and thighs.
- Here at NYC Boot Camp we fuse cardio, weights and stomach flattening exercises all into one workout. You'll save time by burning fat, toning muscle and getting a flat stomach all at once.
- Unlimited Access to 40 Full Body Toning Workouts a Week – No cookie cutter programs, Exercises Completely Customized to lean and tone your abs, arms, thighs and butt. No program is EVER the same. – $300 Value
- You get the fat melting benefits of cardio while having fun and NOT getting on boring machines.
- We are serious about motivating and inspiring you! We sincerely are here to encourage you to get that strong, toned, energized body that you truly deserve.
But I don't want you to take my word for it. I am going to take all the risk and demonstrate I can get you results fast.
Here's what I have to offer you to help you get into the best shape of your life in one week,
- 1 WEEK of fitness training classes at NYC Boot Camp. You will attend at least three sessions in the first week.
- A complete blueprint of what to eat for the week.
- You will be taught the necessary skill set that will help you take accountability for your fitness goals.
- 2 accessible, printer friendly workouts that can be done at home.
- Motivational email every Monday to start your week off Inspired.
- Camaraderie of women that will offer endless support in reaching similar goals.
- Unannounced Bonuses.
You get all of this for only $19.97 for one week for just showing up and taking action.
- But the end of the week I guarantee you will drop a few pounds or I will refund all your money back to you.
- And if you don't have fun and enjoy yourself while take this challenge for the full week I will personally see to it you get all your money back.
- So you don't have to make any big decisions right now. Just fill out your name and email address below or click on the link and register for the one week risk free session.
- That's all you have to do and I will get in touch with you soon and set up a first call with me.
Now the ball is in your court. You have absolutely nothing to lose except for a few pounds.
I personally look forward to working with you and being your mentor and coach and helping you on this journey together
Stacy Papakostas
NYC Boot Camp
PS For only $19.97 you get full access to my boot camps for one week. I take all the risk and if you don't drop a few pounds I will refund all your money back.


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Marshall also has a 3-1 win over IUPUI. Marshall has been shut out in all three of its losses.
This is the first time the Bisons have faced Marshall in men's soccer.
GOALS ARE SCARCE: The Bisons have one goal in each of their two games. Andrew Chamberlain scored in the 1-1 tie with Berry to open the season. Freshman Alexander Faulk scored his first collegiate goal in the win over Oral Roberts.
MCGEE IN GOAL: Brent McGee has been the starter in goal for both games. He has one shutout and has only allowed one goal.
DASILVA HONORED: Junior forward Miguel DaSilva has been honored as the Atlantic Sun Preseason Player of the Year.
DaSilva was also named to the Preseason All-Conference Team.
LARA EARNS PRESEASON HONOR: Senior defender Kezi Lara also was named to the Atlantic Sun Preseason All-Conference Team.
THE GANG'S ALL HERE: The Bisons are missing only one starter from last season, defender/midfielder T.J. Williams who graduated.
THE POLLS, THE POLLS: The Bisons were selected to finish third in the Atlantic Sun Conference in the preseason poll of coaches. They also received one first place vote. It is the highest preseason conference ranking for the Bisons in the NCAA era.
WHAT'S NEXT: The Bisons will be on the road Sept. 11 and 13 in the University of Michigan Tournament. They face Michigan State on the 11th and Michigan on the 13th.

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July 08, 2013
An Authentic Blog | Pretty Emma
I saw a quote a couple of weeks ago that has resonated with me :
"Your biggest fear should not be failing. It should be succeeding at things that don't matter."
It made me stop and think - is what I do something that matters?
I hope so.
Though I feel like I do try to share with you, my readers, a "real" reflection of our life, I love to get reminders like these that keep me on track.
Since Emma was born, it has been my goal to transform this blog from a picture perfect "magazine-type" blog to a genuine reflection of a life well-lived. I share with you my life - in the form of recipes, family photos, home projects and travels, in hopes of inspiring you to live a full life.
Sometimes I run into people that say, "Oh, you're a blogger? I don't read blogs because they just make me feel bad about myself and my home!" Ugh.
I want people to feel empowered by my blog. I love that it is my "job" to inspire others to live well through their own efforts. What I write about might not be life-saving, but sometimes having a new and interesting recipe to make for dinner or a tidy linen closet can definitely be a day-saver. So many times the little things mean so much - the daily struggle of refusing to become overwhelmed by the clutter, the stress, the finances, the laundry... it can all add up to feeling underwater all of the time. Especially when it seems that everyone on Insta and Facebook has more than enough time, energy, money and patience.
I feel you. Peeping into others lives can make you feel sub-par - unless you're looking at the right things.
I hope this blog is place you can come to glimpse into our home and find peace in your own home.
I'll be returning tomorrow from our little break with some new recipes and projects - and a recap of our festive fourth!
27 comments:
Hi, Jenny! I recently put my career on hold to stay home full-time with our new baby, and the quote you shared really resonates with me. I have realized that nothing I ever do in life will be as important as the job I do as a mother and homemaker (and I am blessed to have the opportunity to do so - many women would love to stay home if they had the choice). I know through this blog that you share these ideals, and you always help to inspire me to make my home a cozy respite for my family. When my child(ren) grow up, I want them to have wonderful memories of the life we made in our home - the meals, the traditions, the comfort, and the time shared. I'm sure you want the same from Emma. :) Thanks for providing such beautiful and accessible examples of this!ReplyDelete
Ohhhhh sweet, beautiful Baby Emma, you have grown so much since your last photo your Mommy blogged about during your trip to the strawberry patch. How adorable & precious you look. I love this very pretty little dress you have on, too! :-) It's also sweet and fun to see Mr. Darcy again! :-)ReplyDelete
Jenny, I adore and truly appreciate your blog! Your blog provides me constant inspirations for my home, my kitchen, my family, holiday home decorations, etc...It's actually made my life a little easier, a little lighter, more organized. Thank you & God bless you and your family. :-)
Yes, it does just that, helps me find peace in my own home (and helps me figure out what to serve for dinner!)! For one, I really enjoy sharing your recipes with my family and friends. I often raise my glass to you at our dinner table ! No joke! Every recipe I have served from your blog has been an incredible hit (both to make, as your recipes are easy and dont require 1000 ingredients and to EAT!) Your blog is genuine and I never find you gloating or boasting (as so many bloggers do!). Its refreshing! Your words are helpful and insightful and your photos are beautiful. Your layout is creative and professional. Somehow you have got it all right. Enjoy it and dont ever let it be more important then your family :)ReplyDelete
- Katie4:37 PM
Jenny - Thank you for this post and for all the work you do for this blog in general. I still remember the post you did right after the holidays and how inspirational that was. You have wonderful ideas, a great eye for design, delicious recipes, and I appreciate that you share all of that with us! Like you and your family, my husband and I recently purchased and moved into our new house and we are happily working to make it our home. I come to your blog for inspiration all the time. I love cooking (especially Barefoot Contessa recipes! Love that Ina Garten!) and my husband and I love entertaining. We are going to Europe for the first time this summer and when we get back, I'm hoping to turn one of our photographs into a painting like you did for your home. I never would have thought to do that before. I think you make so many of your readers (myself included) feel like we have the power to live the life we want to live, have the home we want to have, and find the peace and happiness within ourselves that is ours to find. Thank you!ReplyDelete
You are a great inspiration and your sweet little girl steals my heart. Your photography and recipes are a delight! You've been one of my favorite bloggers for a long time!ReplyDelete
- Marina Bell5:43 PM
Jenny, never think that the work you do isn't important. You've certainly inspired me! I have a job that many would consider "important," I'm an attorney and I try child abuse cases. That said, my days are filled with unpleasant thoughts and images, so I often need "everyday occasions" to look forward to and to remind myself that life is good! You inspire me to bring flowers into my home so I see something beautiful after a long day's work. Emma is a year older than my son, so seeing her grow and develop gives me a sneak peek into Colin's future. being organized and having your easy, "go to" recipes enables me to make a comforting dinner to relax and enjoy even after a crazy Monday! So, kudos to you, for bringing sunshine into my life, and the lives of many others! Your blog definitely matters to me.ReplyDelete
I sure find your blog to be an inspiring place! I have been making a home for 35 years (yikes!), and yet I find new ideas and inspiration here in your corner. Just last month, my daughter and I hosted a baby shower for her friend, and I came right here for menu inspiration!ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing your life (and your sweet baby girl) with us, your readers. :)
- Kay Carver6:07 PM
I so enjoy your blog, Jenny. I am a 64 year old "mom"--no grandkids yet. Emma is an absolute joy and delight. Please continue with your beautiful photos, creative dishes and adorable Emma.ReplyDelete
I love your blog and it is very much inspiring! I don't think you will ever regret having this piece of history in your life. Keep it going!ReplyDelete
Jenny, you do a beautiful job with your blog presentation and all your posts! Your projects and recipes keep me inspired to do the same for my home and family. Life is all about making memories while having fun along the way and that's exactly what I get from your blog. Thank you for sharing with us!ReplyDelete
Jenny, I love your blog ... I peek at it daily for new recipes, pics and YES inspiration! Emma is adorable, growing up way to fast right? Our little "Buddy" looks just like Mr Darcy, too funny :)ReplyDelete
Keep up the work!
Sylvia ~
Beautiful Emma! I love visiting your blog, even when it was magazine perfect. I am inspired by your writing, and your photos and you have helped me learn new recipes but also want to improve my own blog.ReplyDelete
Emma is so beautiful! I love reading your blog an have to say that I am definitely inspired by it! You are doing such a wonderful job!ReplyDelete
Love the pictures of Emma and Mr. Darcy is so cute! I love your blog for exactly the reasons you mention. You are real, genuine and always have gorgeous pictures. I love taking a peek into the lives of others and your blog always provides valuable inspiration.ReplyDelete
I've been reading your blog since before you had Emma and I think it's wonderful! Emma is gorgeous and you have a beautiful home and family. I have taken a lot of inspiration from your blog- I love your classic style!ReplyDelete
I love that quote and this post. Your blog is very inspiring to me and my very favorite of all. :)ReplyDelete
jenny! you are lovely, emma is lovely (and she looks soooo much like her father!) and i thank you for this post. i am an italian literary translator, i made some choices in my life that make me proud but sometimes, you know... i often feel that i haven't reached the goals people think i should have reached, and that everyone has clean houses, cute kids, nice jobs while i struggle and struggle. truth is, i come here and i feel peaceful and recharged. no pressure, no anxiety. and that's because you live a full life, not a perfect life, and you teach us how to do the same, one step at a time.ReplyDelete
so thank you again!
Emma is growing so fast! She is charming!ReplyDelete
Made your Easy Grilled Fingerling Potatoes. The recipe is a keeper. Yummy results.
Keep up the good work!
I love your blog and exactly what you are doing...it's a breath of fresh air and as someone who lives in the midwest and longs for the sea, your pictures, your recipes, your home remind me of why I love the east coast...it's casual elegance at its best. and yes, life on a blog never represents the whole, just a glimpse...thanks for giving us that glimpse!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous4:34 PM
Jenny, where is that quote from? It's so inspirational and can be applicable to so many different areas of life - from raising young ones to re-examining one's career (which is what resonates most with me).ReplyDelete
Your blog is "magazine-quality" but you make everything SO ACCESSIBLE, even for those of us on limited budgets (and with limited culinary skills). I can't tell you how many times I've made those mini-pecan pies or some of your other recipes. They've been the inspiration for many family holiday gatherings and I look forward to many more.
Thank you for sharing!
- Lindsey5:19 PM
Hi Jenny, Just wanted to pop in and let you know that your blog is one of my favorites because it is real and inspirational! Thank you for sharing your ideas, recipes, and family photos! As a young married woman, I find all of your posts relevant and amusing. It's nice to look up to someone who has similar style and interests!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5:23 PM
I love your blog. Really, really love it. It always makes me feel good and mellow...it's calming and always beautiful, whether it's the photos of your home, a meal, or Emma -- I always look forward to it. Sounds like you are making a difference, doesn't it?ReplyDelete
Marilyn in Mt. Vernon, VA
Your little Emma looks so grown up in these photos! I always look forward to reading your posts and seeing your lovely photos and great recipes! You have a beautiful family! I love the quote too! Good reminder for all of us! My family is from Missouri - lots living in Springfield & St. Louis (I'm in California) - so that makes me especially fond of and loyal to your site!! I would say you're making a difference!! I hope you keep it going forever - we'll want to see Ms Emma grow up through the years!!ReplyDelete
Jenny, I often come to your blog at night after my long and stressful day at work and then the stress of transition to my home with my children and family time. Your blog grounds me, invigorates me, and just takes me to a place that I feel peace -- not to mention how much I love seeing Emma's beautiful pics. I have mentioned this before, but I cannot wait till you publish your book, so I can have your book on my night table. Thanks for everything. I never knew the Sur-La-Table glasses would excite me so much. Thanks for all you do.ReplyDelete
I'm sounding so pushy about the book bit... I should had said, "I do hope you consider publishing a book some day." :-)ReplyDelete
Jenny - In a world filled with such negative news and spin, I find your blog refreshing and inspirational. I have used many ideas and recipes to brighten my home and make it a place of love. Keep it up!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2:24 PM
Jenny, yes I would like to order the parchment sheets. How great not to have to get the scissors out and cut a sheet or two every time I need one. GREAT IDEA, and great price! Marilyn in Mt. Vernon, VA (who used to live in Leawood.)ReplyDelete


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Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 01:00pm
6 days a week (times vary)
Experience a great PEI love story in the musical Anne & Gilbert. Featuring a 20-member cast and orchestra, Anne & Gilbert is the story of Anne Shirley's journey into young adulthood as she experiences her first job, university and a tumultuous romance with Gilbert Blythe.
The show is based on the novels Anne of the Island and Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery. The show takes place at The Guild in Charlottetown on select dates to October 23. Children under 4 will not be admitted to the performance.
Anne & Gilbert—The Musical was written by Jeff Hochhauser, Bob Johnston and Nancy White.
Info: anneandgilbert.com
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I'm now mostly retired, but busy. I regularly teach genealogy classes and I volunteer for the British Columbia Genealogical Society. I'm very interested in Canadian women's history and I do love to read, mostly history or mysteries.
How did you hear about the Genealogists for Families project?
I've been a Kiva member since 2008. I just recently happened to notice the Genealogists for Families Kiva project information on Judy Webster's website, while surfing the Internet for Australian newspaper information.
What do lending and participating in this project mean to you?
I hope in a small way I'm helping someone else to make a positive difference in their life.
Did you choose particular borrowers because their occupations or situations have some significance in your family history or your own life?
I believe I've chosen all women borrowers or women's groups. I've been interested in supporting women's projects for a long time, through MATCH, for instance.
Do you have a strategy for raising funds or saving for your $25 loans?
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The main one is CanadaGenealogy, or, Jane's Your Aunt (www.canadagenealogy.blogspot.com). I also have a site about Newdale, Manitoba, Canada where both my mum and grandmother were born (http://newdalembgenealogy.wordpress.com/).
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Researching family currently mainly in Canada, US, UK, and Sweden - Axner, Broström, Carmichael, Cox/Cocks, Eriksson, Gilchrist, Irwin, Löfholm, Rogers, Rydberg, Saggers, Staines, White, Zetterberg.
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World Showcase
All Ages
Audio-Animatronics, film and music bring America's past to life during this 30-minute show at the American Adventure Pavilion.
Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain are your guides on this inspiring journey through our young nation's short, but storied history. Join them atop the Statue of Liberty's torch as they salute America's greatest resource: its people.
Take your seat in a stately theater featuring elegant Corinthian-style chandeliers, archways and columns and watch America's story unfold. In this dramatic retelling enhanced with 35 Audio-Animatronics figures, rear-projection film footage and stirringly patriotic songs, experience the pioneering can-do spirit that propelled this country to greatness.
Twelve faux marble statues, 6 on either side of the 72-foot screen, embody the American ideals of Individualism, Innovation, Independence, Self-Reliance and more. Watch and see how these ideals precipitated key events like the landing of the Mayflower, the Boston Tea Party, the winter at Valley Forge, the penning of the Declaration of Independence, the Civil War, industrialization and the Great Depression. Along the way, you'll also meet such luminaries as:
A feat of entertainment, engineering and aesthetics, The American Adventure took Disney Imagineers 5 years to complete. The beautiful building in which it is housed was intended as a "people's mansion," taking design cues from the classic Georgian style of the late 1700s, Colonial Williamsburg, Independence Hall, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the Old State House in Boston.
The façade of the American Adventure Pavilion is made of 110,000 bricks handmade from Georgia red clay, aged for an authentic look and feel. Its central rotunda is approximately 35 feet high, with its dome adding another 10 feet. The pavilion itself encompasses an expansive 108,555 square feet!
The American Adventure's theater can accommodate up to 1,024 Guests, and there's not a bad seat in the house. All of the pivotal moments in American history you'll see appear and disappear seamlessly through the use of a computer-controlled movable device under the stage dubbed the "war wagon." Ten different sets are stored there and are moved forward or backward on cue by this technological marvel. Just another example of good old-fashioned American ingenuity!


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zenmobi.com necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 92 diseños de 23 diseñadores freelance.
We are a new mobile software development firm and need a logo to begin our corporate branding. We are trying to tell customers that we bring "zen" to the confusing world of mobile software. Can you design something that says that? Green (for zen), black, and gray are the colors we're thinking of, but are open to other ideas. Also, we've thrown around the idea of incorporating a subtle phone or mobile device into the logo, possibly as the 'o' in our name.
Those in need of mobile software development. Targeting small to large corporate development projects, so a professional clean look is essential.
As mentioned above, looking for a clean and professional design. We like green (zen), black, and gray, but are open to other color selections. Would like to incorporate logo into applications (Android/iPhone/etc) as well as our upcoming website launch. Would be nice to have a logo that can be used on business cards, stationary, etc.
Would like all font and color information provided upon completion of project.
The design winner will almost certainly be contacted for follow-up design work. We plan to be busy...so should you!
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May 2013
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All animals at Australia Zoo are special but one wombat, Dozer, was like a very dear family member. We remember this special girl who passed away from old age in 2012.
An orphaned joey, Dozer was born in 1995, taken into care and hand raised. She was one of two breeding females that Australia Zoo acquired in 2001 for our open-exhibit wombat enclosure. Housed with the other female Minibus and a strapping young resident male Chisel, it wasn't long before sparks flew between Dozer and Chisel and a successful mating occurred. On November 24, 2003 Kato was her first baby and two years later to the day, she gave birth to her second offspring, Tonka.
The Common Wombat Enclosure at Australia Zoo is believed to be the largest exhibit of its kind in the southern hemisphere. It certainly makes for a happy group of wombats. Wombats are naturally solitary in the wild, so having a large space to reside in allows our wombats to find plenty of their own space. The large grass exhibit also includes a big sandpit to dig in, air-conditioned dens and plenty of spots to snooze in the warmer hours of the day.
Dozer's day always started at an easy pace, usually waking from her slumber in the early hours of the morning and spending her first half hour scratching her backside on the nearest rock or log. After being greeted by her keepers she would take a wonder through her enclosure checking out anything new and interesting. There'd be a toilet stop then she'd begin her morning graze.
'Smoko time' for our wombats is usually the same time each day, and being the intelligent animal she was, Dozer would be ready and waiting before her food was even prepared! During the warmer hours of the day, Dozer snoozed in the shade or in the display den. Lunchtime included pats from guests as well as yummy veggies and pellets.
Her favourite part of the day was going bed. She would sit and wait for her comfortable bedding to be prepared by a doting keeper. Once that blanket was put down for her, then, and only then would she put herself to bed. One of our fondest memories is watching Dozer manipulate the blanket with her paws to get herself comfy for the night. Sometimes this would involve cocooning herself under the blanket completely.
Wombats are the smartest of the marsupial family and are full of character, they recognize their keepers and can easily form a strong bond with those who show them kindness and understanding. It's unknown why some individuals pull on your heartstrings more than others, but Dozer consumed ours. She was strong, stubborn, and feisty at times, yet very gentle and affectionate at others.
She touched the hearts of everyone who worked with her, and she is dearly missed by all of us.
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Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt
from the long-weekend dept
First things first: an announcement. We've decided to take MLK Day off this year, so no more posts until Tuesday! Now, on to the comments...
On the Insightful side, both the first and second place comments come from our post about Carmen Ortiz's husband criticizing Aaron Swartz's family. In the lead by a wide margin is Jesse, who drew an interesting comparison:
If US prosecutors are going to blame suicide on cyberbullies like Lori Drew I think it's only fair to blame judicial bullies like Carmen Ortiz for Swartz' suicide.
Coming in second is Beta, who had a question for Tom Dolan:
Mr. Dolan stopped short of saying "I'd be willing to go to prison for 6 months for nothing." I'd very much like to ask him --in a public forum-- whether he would object to such an arrangement for one of his children.
For the first Editor's Choice, we go to one of our posts analyzing the charges against Aaron Swartz. Kenneth Michaels helped to put Swartz's actions at MIT in perspective:
What I find troubling is that the common practice of wireless "trouble shooting" is turned into evidence of a crime.
One explanation for why Arron changed his MAC address (without criminal intent) is that he was trying to figure out WHY he was kicked off the network. When your computer doesn't connect, you jog it into requesting another IP address. Problem solved! When you can't connect again, you say "hmmm, what is going on." You request another IP address, but that doesn't work. You ask, "is it a wireless policy because I'm hogging wireless bandwidth?" You then change your mac address. You connect. You conclude, "ah, it is a wireless policy, I'm hogging the bandwidth and MIT doesn't want that; I'll just use the wired connection in the closet." You connect in the closet but you don't want people messing with your laptop (or stealing it), so you cover it.
What was "trouble shooting" turns into evidence of criminal conduct. Be careful next time you try to trouble shoot a network connection.
The second Editor's Choice is a short, sweet, highly quotable comment from an Anonymous Coward, inspired by the early details of Kim Dotcom's Mega service:
encryption is the peoples DRM
On the Funny side, the first place comment comes from our post about the DOJ's hilariously over-redacted response to a FOIA request from the ACLU. One commenter suggested the ACLU should fax it straight back to them, but MonkeyFracasJr chimed in with an even better idea:
I'd tape the pages in a loop around the document feeder and fax it back to them ...
Only a few votes behind, we have a comment from our post about the latest example of shifty Hollywood accounting. In response to a commenter who wondered how the studios don't run into tax problems with these practices, jupiterkansas suggested a possibility:
They pay their taxes directly to the candidates.
For Editor's Choice on the Funny side, we're going to run with the theme of crazily redacted documents from the government, since we actually had more than one story in that vein. First up, going back to the post about the DOJ's response to the ACLU, we've got an anonymous commenter who couldn't ignore how brazenly insulting the DOJ's move was:
For all the things you may complain the government gets wrong, trolling is not one of them
Separately, we also had a post about the EFF's ongoing efforts to learn more about the FISA spying law, the latest of which netted them (you guessed it) an almost-entirely redacted document supposedly outlining the secret interpretation of the law. Another anonymous commenter elegantly summed up the absurdity of the situation:
The only secret that they didn't keep secret is the fact that theyre keeping the secret a secret.
That's true but, shh! It's a secret!
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Four-year-old Naomi stayed in the block corner every day during playtime, building an intricate tower. She rarely spoke except when spoken to during circle time. In the yard, Naomi enjoyed swinging calmly and watching the other children jump rope or kick the ball.
However, in a one-on-one conversation, Naomi was comfortable and proper. When she walked into school on Mondays, her teacher would often ask her, "Naomi, how was Shabbos?" and Naomi would respond with something like, "My Shabbos was great. My mother and I baked challah on Friday and we delivered it to some neighbors. Then, when we ate it on Friday night, I kept thinking about how delicious it was and how our neighbors were enjoying it too! How was your Shabbos?"
At first, Naomi's parents had been worried about her socially, but they had come to accept that Naomi simply did not like big groups. She was great on individual playdates or with her younger siblings. Eventually, they recognized that Naomi was not delayed socially; she was an introvert.
Introverts vs. Extroverts
Introverts are people who prefer to be alone, enjoying the lack of stimulation and noise. On the other hand, extroverts thrive off of other people's conversation and energy. While introversion and shyness often overlap, people who are shy experience anxiety when faced with social situations. In contrast, "Introverted people aren't bothered by social situations," says Louis Schmidt, director of the Child Emotion Laboratory at McMaster University in Ontario. "They just prefer not to engage."
By some counts, roughly thirty percent of people fall into the introverted temperament end of the spectrum. And, while we might think that introversion and extroversion are choices we make, a study at Harvard University illustrated that even four month old babies exhibit tendencies towards introversion and extroversion that correlate with their personalities when they get older.
Benefits of Introversion
While American culture values extroverts, there are some key benefits that introverts possess. Firstly, because introverts spend less time talking, they are wonderful listeners. Listening is an essential element in nonverbal communication, perhaps one of the most important skills when going on a date, making friends, or interviewing for a job. Recent studies show that introverted CEOs of major companies are most successful because they are able to listen to the creative ideas of their employees, instead of asserting their own ideas on a consistent basis.
Another benefit of introversion is good decision making. By nature, introverts are less likely to take excessive risks and therefore are more likely to weigh their decisions carefully before acting. Susan Cain, the author of the book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts explains "Extroverts are much more likely to get really excited by the possibility of a reward, but because of that, they won't always pay attention to warning signals. Introverts are much more circumspect."
Yet another benefit of introversion is the skill mastery, which has to do with the introvert's ability to spend significant patches of time alone. Studies done on chess masters, concert violinists, athletes, and even regular university students preparing for exams demonstrated that the more deliberate time spent practicing or studying alone, the more skilled the person became. Florida State University psychologist reasoned, "You gain the most on your performance when you work alone. And the introverted temperament might make some kids more willing to make that commitment."
Disadvantages of Introversion
While introversion does have benefits, there are some very real disadvantages as pointed out by a new study published in the Journal of School Psychology.
The study looked at the social and academic progress of children aged 3 to 5 throughout the school year, following over 4,400 pre-kindergarten children in the Head Start program in a large northeastern urban school district. The study found that children who were extremely socially reserved or withdrawn were at risk of falling behind in math and reading once they reached kindergarten.
The reasons behind this phenomenon may include teachers overlooking students who are not active in the classroom and therefore failing to identify the gaps in their knowledge. Alternatively the students could be struggling with math and reading and thus becoming withdrawn.
In addition to this academic issue, introverts also face problems when they enter the workforce. Most modern offices are laid out in a style that does not allow for personal space. Instead of enclosed individual offices, cubicles or open-plan offices are the norm. While teamwork thrives in these arenas, introverts will often struggle with the lack of personal space.


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Macallan #2 Viscosity
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Macallan #2 Viscosity
So I just picked up a bottle of the new number two. I was completely shocked at how thick it was. While it tasted great the viscosity was like that of maple syrup. Is this how it was supposed to come out? Could I have a bad bottle? In 20 years of drinking whisky it is quite possibly the thickest whisky or spirit I have ever tasted. Almost too thick to enjoy. Is this normal? At 48%??
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It's interesting I just poured another sample and it seems a bit less thick. Could it have just been the first pour? Anyone else experienced this?
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Curious - it must be chill-filtered which again must make it 'runnier'. Was it cold?
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Nope, neat poured from bottle. So odd. They describe as viscous on the bottle but this was over the top.
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In his essay GreatHackers, Paul Graham annoyed the industry with the assertion that Java programmers aren't as smart as Python programmers. He made a lot of stupid Java programmers mad (did I say that?), causing a lot of them to write counterarguments on their websites. The violent reaction indicates that he touched a nerve. I was in the audience when his essay was first presented, in the form of a speech. For me, it sparked a flashback.
When I was in India weeding through hundreds of candidates for only tens of jobs, the interview team was exhausting itself and running out of time because of a poor interview-to-hire hit rate. Heads hurting and eyes red, we held a late-night meeting to discuss a strategic change in the way we would go through the candidates. We had to either optimize the people (or both). With what little was left of my voice after twelve straight hours of trying to drag answers out of dumbstruck programmers, I argued for adding Smalltalk to the list of keywords our headhunters were using to search their résumé database. But, nobody knows Smalltalk in India, cried the human resources director. That was my point. Nobody knew it, and programming in Smalltalk was a fundamentally different experience than programming in Java. The varying experience would give candidates a different level of expectations, and the dynamic nature of the Smalltalk environment would reshape the way a Java programmer would approach a problem. My hope was that these factors would encourage a level of technical maturity that I hadn't been seeing from the candidates I'd met so far.
The addition of Smalltalk to the requirements list yielded a candidate pool that was tiny in contrast to our previous list. These people were diamonds in the rough. They really understood object-oriented programming. They were aware that Java isn't the idealistic panacea it's sometimes made out to be. Many of them loved to program! Where have you been for the past two weeks? we thought. Unfortunately, our ability to attract these developers for the salaries we were able to pay was limited. They were calling the shots, and most of them chose to stay where they were or to keep looking for a new job. Though we failed to recruit many of them, we learned a valuable recruiting lesson: we were more likely to extend offers to candidates with diverse
(and even unorthodox) experience than to those whose experiences were homogeneous. My explanation is that either the good people seek out diversity, because they love to learn new things, or being forced into alien experiences and environments created more mature, well-rounded software developers. I suspect it's a little of both, but regardless of why it works, we learned that it works. I still use this technique when looking for developers.
- From Chapter 4 of Chad Fowler's book 'My Job Went to India: 52 Ways to Save Your Job'
Thanks to Pragmmatic Programmer for permission to use an excerpt from the book.


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BP Will Pay $4.5B in Plea Deal over Macondo
BP announced Thursday it has come to an agreement with the U.S. government to resolve all Federal charges and all claims by the Securities and Exchange Commission connected to the Deepwater Horizon disaster in April 2010.
In a statement, released to the London Stock Exchange at 4:05 p.m. UK time, BP said that all claims with the Department of Justice would be resolved with $4 billion of payments to be made over a period of five years. It will also resolve all securities claims with the SEC by paying $525 million over three years.
BP said that by eliminating the possibility of any further Federal criminal charges against the company based on the accident, it has taken "another significant step forward in removing legal uncertainty and can now focus more fully on defending itself against all remaining civil claims".
BP Group Chief Executive Bob Dudley commented in a statement:
"All of us at BP deeply regret the tragic loss of life caused by the Deepwater Horizon accident as well as the impact of the spill on the Gulf coast region. From the outset, we stepped up by responding to the spill, paying legitimate claims and funding restoration efforts in the Gulf. We apologize for our role in the accident, and as today's resolution with the U.S. government further reflects, we have accepted responsibility for our actions."
As part of the deal, BP has agreed to plead guilty to 11 felony counts of "misconduct or neglect of ships officers" relating to the loss of the lives of 11 people as a result of the accident. It will also plead guilty to one misdemeanor count under the Clean Water Act, one misdemeanour count under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and one felony count of obstruction of Congress.
The news followed another statement that BP released to the LSE early Thursday in which it confirmed it was in advanced discussions with the DOJ and the SEC over resolving criminal and securities claims against the company.
However, BP also pointed out that the proposed resolutions are not expected to cover Federal civil claims, including Clean Water Act civil claims and Federal and state Natural Resources Damages claims; nor would it cover private civil claims that were not covered by the Plaintiff's Steering Committee settlement in April, private securities claims or state economic loss claims.
Oil sector analysts at London-based investment bank Canaccord Genuity noted that a settlement along the lines disclosed would only be a partial resolution of the many claims against BP.
"No possible settlement figures have been disclosed yet, but they are only likely to represent a limited part of the total penalties BP will end up paying. The largest single element could still be penalties under the Clean Water Act (CWA), which is not included in the current discussions. BP has provisioned $3.5 billion for CWA penalties, but the maximum possible CWA fine under a finding of gross negligence could top $20 billion, so a much larger figure than that provisioned looks highly likely," the bank said in a research note Thursday lunchtime.
The Deepwater Horizon explosion on April 20, 2010 resulted in the largest offshore spill in U.S. history.
Generated by readers, the comments included herein do not reflect the views and opinions of Rigzone. All comments are subject to editorial review. Off-topic, inappropriate or insulting comments will be removed.
- BHP Approves $696MM Funding for BP Project (Feb 13)
- BP Senior Engineer Talks Value of STEM Advocacy for Women (Feb 08)
- BP Invests in Technology to Help Upstream Business (Jan 28)


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Hitting for the cycle has always been one of the more singular batting feats in baseball. It is a relatively rare occurrence but not one that guarantees anything in particular for the team of the player who achieves one beyond a mention on the sports page. Granted, it involves getting four hits (a good thing) with three being for extra bases (a very good thing), but from a pure baseball perspective one could propose that if a batter had four singles in a game, he might well provide a greater benefit to his team than a cycle would, provided those singles occur with runners in scoring position.
In other words, a cycle is a feat we regard with admiration primarily because it is COOL. It is so COOL that it even has a more refined version, the so-called "natural" cycle (single, double, triple, home run in order). This unique quality allows a cycle to actually transcend the game itself, remaining COOL even if your team loses the game in which it occurs, kind of like a consolation prize.
At this point in baseball history, only two teams remain cycle-less: the San Diego Padres (who also hold the distinction of being the only franchise not to have recorded a no-hitter) and the Miami Marlins whose relative youth as a franchise functions as something of an excuse. By way of contrast, the Red Sox have pulled off the feat an impressive twenty times.
Seven Mets had achieved the cycle prior to the day in July, 2004 when Eric Valent got one of his infrequent starts, spelling regular left fielder Cliff Floyd in a game against the Montreal Expos. Valent was a 27 year-old outfielder/first baseman who had been a late first round draft pick by the Phillies in 1998. After a couple of uneventful cups of coffee with the Phils, he was dealt to the Reds for catcher and future Met Kelly Stinnett in August of 2003. That winter, he was left off the Reds' 40 man roster and was selected by the Mets in the Rule 5 Draft.
The Mets timing was fortuitous, as Valent was about to turn 27, the apparent "magic" age for certain players when whatever baseball skills they possess coalesce long enough to produce some evidence to support their place on a major league team. The 2004 season would mark Eric's high water mark as a player as he produced a respectable .267/.337/.481 slash line in 270 AB's spread out over 130 games. He would hit all of his big league homers that season, including one that day in Montreal.
Facing Expos starter Rocky Biddle, Valent collected a single in the second inning and a double in the third. He then homered off reliever Sunny Kim, launching a shot that clanked off one of the speakers suspended from the roof of Olympic Stadium. That left him a triple short of achieving a cycle, generally regarded as the toughie of the bunch.
When he came to the plate in the top of the seventh, the Mets had opened a substantial lead in what would end up a 10-1 win for Al Leiter. Consequently, a discussion on going for a three-bagger had preceded his next plate appearance. Mets coach Don Baylor had told Valent to expect third base coach Matt Galante to be "waving" him on anything hit down the line or in the gap.
When his subsequent at-bat produced a liner into the right field corner, "I just kept going when I hit it" Valent would say after the game
"When I hit the ball in the corner like that, I knew I was going to third. I just wanted to hit the ball hard. It was cool. There aren't a lot of guys that can say they hit for the cycle, no matter how long they play. It's a lot of luck."
By virtue of that statement to MLB.com, we can trace an awareness of the cycle's aforementioned "coolness factor" to the players themselves.
Of the ten Mets who have hit for the cycle (the most recent being Scott Hairston on April 27th of last year), Valent could be said to tie with infielder Mike Phillips of the 1975 team for "least likely." After a few more desultory appearances with the Mets the following season, he was out of baseball, but in the record books. That moment of his career at least, was pretty cool.
Mets Who Have Hit For The Cycle
April 27, 2012, Scott Hairston at Colorado
June 21, 2006, Jose Reyes vs. Cincinnati
July 29, 2004, Eric Valent at Montreal
Sept. 11, 1997, John Olerud vs. Montreal
July 3, 1996, Alex Ochoa at Philadelphia
Aug. 1, 1989, Kevin McReynolds at St. Louis
July 4, 1985, Keith Hernandez at Atlanta (19 innings)
June 25, 1976, Mike Phillips at Chicago
July 6, 1970, Tommie Agee vs. St. Louis
Aug. 7, 1963, Jim Hickman vs. St. Louis


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Five Things Grad Schools Won't Tell You
Thinking about going to graduate school to revive your stalled career? Think carefully, says MarketWatch's Thomas Bemis, and look at the lowdown of higher degrees. (Photo: Getty Images)
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
I ... the ... any about going to graduate school to revive a stalled career peers ... a careful ... I'm Tom Bemis MarketWatch first that good ... the number of people applying for graduate school is going down applications have fallen for the past two years after rising from ... the previous decade that's great if you're still because you get more time with factors ... and there will be fewer people competing for jobs in your field ... once you graduate ... but even though the number of applications that you probably cost you more money to go ... that's because of big government cutbacks in funding the coast for assisting ships ... and the end of subsidized loans for graduate school ... oh and colleges and universities are complaining that they have fewer resources so more classes ... being taught by and professors ... either way good grades aren't enough to get to win ... he'll probably wanna lose some weight before you apply ... a study last year found that overweight graduate school applicants get fewer admission offers compared with their thinner counterparts ... and no surprise that name on the school will make a big difference to your salary ... graduates of an Ivy League school like the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and a median payable and twenty five thousand dollars the year two years after graduate ... persists to sixty two thousandthree hundred ... for the same degree ... from University of Massachusetts ...


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Nine Simple Keys to Ignite The Manifestation ProcessMonday, May 24th, 2010
Manifesting is a natural and normal process but, since we have often been brought up to believe that achieving things requires time, patience and hard work, manifesting is a skill we need to develop. Like any other skill, it requires practice. Essentially, it is a mind-set, and we need to be thinking and feeling a certain way to get the manifesting process to work.
Be very specific
You need to have a clear image of what you intend to manifest. How does it look and feel, what is the experience of having it like? Try to visualize yourself in the position of receiving the abundance you desire. If you enjoy writing, then write a vivid description of what it is like. If you can paint or draw, then render an image of what you intend to manifest. Do whatever you need to do in order to get a clear, precise picture of what you intend.


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News and Events: Press releases
World Bank: Easing mobility constraints for women key to bridging gender gaps in Pakistan
The report examines economic opportunities in combination with cultural and social norms that determine outcomes for women. It finds that current restrictions on womens movement outside the home arise from concerns about their security and reputation. By fostering a safer environment, the report suggests, a positive cycle of increased female participation in the world beyond the household can be activated.
Fear and taboo restrict female access to medical care, education, opportunities for paid work, voting, and other forms of political and community participation, said John Wall, World Bank Country Director for Pakistan. For example, a woman who needs medical care for herself or her children usually cannot travel alone to a health center, particularly if it is outside her settlement.
Wall recognized that easing some of these mobility constraints would require fundamental cultural shifts which could only happen over time, but there are steps the government can take to advance gender equality, he said.
A logical first step, the report suggests, is to increase female enrollments in school by bringing schools to where the girls live or bringing girls safely to schools. This alone would likely to unleash a process driven by womens demand for greater opportunities and involvement in the public sphere. The report finds that only 46 percent of primary school-aged girls were enrolled in primary school in 2001-02. In comparison, Bangladesh had in 2001 a primary school enrollment ratio of 97.5 percent that not just far exceeds the outcomes in India and Pakistan but also with no disparity between boys and girls. Significant attention should also be given to womens disadvantages in family law and inheritance, health outcomes, and labor force participation.
The study also finds some good news. Gender equality and womens participation in the national workforce has witnessed a steady improvement in Pakistan over the years. Child health indicators such as immunization rates and infant mortality have improved for both girls and boys. Fertility rates are declining, leading to better health for women. Their participation in paid labor has increased, particularly in agriculture, and their involvement in the political process has risen.
However, large gender inequalities persist. Although more girls are in school, a substantial gender gap in enrollment remains and widens as girls move from primary to middle school. Although gender differentials in child immunization have declined, considerable gender differentials persist in other aspects of health care. The use of reproductive health services is low, and maternal mortality ratios remain high. In the labor market, lower educational attainment coupled with social norms that restrict mobility confine women to a limited range of employment opportunities and low wages.
The report identifies two dimensions in which policies must address gender gaps in order to meet Pakistans development goals. First, because of cultural constraints, policies require near-term initiatives that work around these constraints and focus on increasing female acquisition of basic services and opportunities. Near-term initiatives include increasing funding of government programs such as the Lady Health Worker (LHW) program and stipends to increase girls school attendance that have successfully increased access on a small scale.
Second, improvements in gender equality will endure only to the degree that formal institutions reinforce them and society accepts them, the report says. Policies therefore must incorporate long-term measures to create an environment that enables the reduction of gender gaps.
Long-term cultural change will come most powerfully from educating girls, said Tara Vishwanath, World Bank Lead Economist and lead author of the report. Increasing girls school enrollments builds future cohorts of local female teachers and health care providers. To accomplish this, girls first must feel safe enough to attend schools outside their communities when there are no schools nearby.
The report further suggests that women need to feel secure enough to work outside their homes, even when this is not the norm. By creating a public arena that is more welcoming to women, policies that initiate improvements in female human development will achieve the desired results.
The shortest route to improving gender equality is that which fuels demand for change and accelerates a virtuous cycle of improvements, Vishwanath said.
The CGA launch was attended by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Akram Sheikh, Secretary Ministry for Women Development Suhail Safdar and a large number of civil society representatives, legislators, academia and media.
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The halwa is not at all a guilty pleasure. It does contain sugar but since I always use the unrefined sort (like turbinado or organic cane sugar) that contains plenty of vitamins and minerals, I don't have to feel bad about eating it in moderation. The sooji or rava or cream of wheat or farina (all different names for the same stuff) that forms the base is made of wheat and good for you and so's the mango pulp. So eat up, folks!
This is a great dish to throw together for a quick snack or dessert because it's ready in 30 minutes, tops. Gotta rush off now, but here's the recipe. Enjoy, all!
- 1 cup rava (sooji or cream of wheat or farina)
- 1/2- 3/4 cup sugar (how much you add depends a lot on how sweet the mango pulp is. Add a little at a time and don't worry if you have to add it at the end...it mixes up fast)
- 1 1/2 cups mango pulp (use Alphonso pulp if possible because it has the best, richest flavor)
- 2 cups vanilla soy milk (almond milk would also be great here)
- 1 tsp powdered cardamom
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cashewnuts , chopped into large pieces
- 1/4 cup golden raisins (optional)
- 1 tbsp canola or other vegetable oil
- Heat a wide skillet. Add the rava and roast, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the rava turns a couple of shades darker. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat the oil. Add the cashews and the raisins, if using, and saute until they turn just lightly golden.
- Add the soymilk and mango pulp and 1/2 cup of sugar. Stir and allow the mixture to come to a boil. Check for sweetness and add more sugar if needed.
- Turn down the heat to low and add the vanilla and then the roasted rava. Using a whisk or a ladle, stir quickly to mix with the liquid. You need to work fast to ensure your halwa is not lumpy and that the rava and the soymilk-mango pulp mixture is smoothly integrated.
- Turn off the heat when the halwa has a creamy consistency. It will continue to thicken as it stands, so don't wait until it's too dry.
- Enjoy!