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Design/Build Experience:
- We have built more than 100 beautiful, custom, lane homes – more than any other laneway housing builder.
Each of our lane houses is designed to specifically meet our customer's needs. We offer the latest in design innovation and space saving solutions.
Our full time construction crew is experienced and courteous, ensuring a clean, safe job site with minimal disturbance for you and your neighbours.
On Time, On Budget, No Surprises Pricing:
- We diligently price your entire project in advance and provide you with a fixed price.
- We provide you with a firm and accurate construction schedule and we stick to it.
Customer Obsession:
- We are full service! From planning, to design drawings, permits, construction, right through to final inspection.
- We value our relationship with you, from the day of your inquiry, till we hand over the keys and you walk in with your groceries, and beyond.
- We take great pride in exceeding expectations and ensuring every client is thrilled with the entire Smallworks experience.
- With each choice made while crafting your lane home, we consider the environmental impacts on your health and the health of your community.
- Our priorities in design and construction include the use of local materials, resources and environmentally sound practices.
- In addition to the standard 2-5-10 Warranty, Smallworks offers a "bumper to bumper" full time service department.
Maximizing Your Asset:
- Building a laneway house is the best way to pull equity out of your property and still own it. Whether for extended family use, or to provide cash flow through a rental, a lane home offers fantastic flexibility. The premium quality of every Smallworks build is reflected in the consistently above average rental rates our Smallworks homes achieve.
Jake Fry – Founder/Principal
Jake started Smallworks in late 2005 and became a strong advocate for the introduction of laneway housing. He established Smallworks Studios and Laneway Housing Inc. and worked with the City of Vancouver and other municipalities to help develop zoning by-laws based on his experience and interaction with literally hundreds of potential small home clients. Jake not only wanted to build small but to build sustainable. He brings together a team of dedicated people and develops homes which blend innovative techniques and incorporate modern building science and Flat Pac with hand-built finishes and millwork. "My desire in starting Smallworks was to build simple, elegant modern homes which, with basic maintenance, would look as good a generation after they were built as when they were new." In 2012, Jake was one of two founding directors of SmallHousing BC, a non profit society. In 2014 Jake was named Ernst & Young's (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year in Manufacturing. Today, Jake focuses on finding new ways to broaden the range of housing types in Vancouver to create affordable options for single-family home ownership.
Brian Morley – Pre-Construction Manager
Brian has been a Smallworks team member since 2006 and worked on Smallworks' original LWH concepts and studios. He moved from Ireland to Canada in 2006 and as a Civil Engineering Graduate from University College Dublin, applies his planning experience from large infrastructure projects to laneway housing. Brian's commitment to practicality and efficiency, and his involvement in every stage of our design-build projects, ensures that our clients receive the best Laneway Home possible at a reachable price.
Kim Little – Sales
Kim traveled the world as an airline employee for 18 years. She spent several years in Strathcona developing heritage houses with her husband, and also founded a furnished rental company VancouverReservations.com which she sold in 2005. Currently, Kim is a licensed Realtor and brings investment, design and construction knowledge to her work in Sales at Smallworks. She has been part of the team since 2010.
Robbie Slade – Marketing and Sales
Robbie Slade is Kootenay born and bred, hailing from Nelson BC. Arriving in Vancouver in his early 20's to attend UBC's Sauder School of Business with a focus on Real Estate, he kept one foot in the wild by spending summers fighting forest fires as part of the Ministry of Forest's Blackwater Unit Crew. When the smoke cleared, and he finished his studies, he refocused on his dream of contributing to the way BC's communities are taking shape. One small house at a time…
Brenda Adomi – Accountant
Brenda was born and raised in Nigeria, with six siblings. She studied Animal Science in Nigeria, but later decided it wasn't for her. Brenda loves to travel and has visited every continent but South America. Upon immigrating to Vancouver, she ventured into various business arenas, from African arts and crafts to a Nigerian restaurant. With no success, she decided to go back to school to learn the inner mechanics of running a business in Canada, as it is very different from Nigeria. She discovered accounting in the process and fell in love with the dynamic and challenging workflow. She obtained her accounting degree from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and is currently working on her CPA designation. She takes pride in being a hockey mom and staying actively involved with her three kids.
Abbas Stancioff – Site Supervisor
Abbas has worked in every arena of Smallworks – from site labourer, to office administrator, to assistant project manager. After completing his construction management degree at BCIT, Abbas has now moved back into the field as one of our site supervisors. If you choose Smallworks to design and build your beautiful small home, then Abbas may be the person who takes over the project at break ground. He's known for his hard work and his joviality.
Brooke Dedrick- Project Designer
Brooke hails from the mean streets of Port Moody, BC, likely explaining her "moody" side. Jokes aside – Brooke is a ray of sunshine in our office! Brooke attended McGill University for an Art History and Environment Bachelor's degree, and came over to the Canadian Riviera for a Masters in Architecture at UBC. She took part in some exotic internships in Switzerland and Spain, and developed a love for Mexico City somewhere along the way. When going for a swim in one of BC's pristine, but often chilly lakes, Brooke always wades in slowly, then dives in. This is a testament to her approach to designing your laneway house. Brooke likes to thoroughly understand both the client and the motivations in order to get the best results.
Synthia Jahan – Project Designer
Synthia joins the Smallworks team from the bustling streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh (although she can also be considered a home grown Vancouverite due to the amount of time she's lived here.) Syn got her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Calgary and took a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture at Dalhousie University. She's the proud member of an afro cuban jazz ensemble as a vocalist and she can also whistle and smile at the same time! At the time of writing, she is listening to Nina Simone's "Funkier Than a Mosquito's Tweeter". Sample some of her wonderful photos and paintings at www.synthiajahan.ca.
Robin Vornweg – Office and Contract Administrator
Robin was born and raised in Peterborough Ontario. She studied geography at Queens University but still seems to get lost all the time. That said, she once sailed throughout the British Virgin Islands, and seeing as she works now at Smallworks, she didn't get lost that time. Phew! Joking aside, Robin is extremely detail oriented and organized. Her tupperware drawer at home is literally unbelievable. She will bring the same calm and collected approach to the many factors involved in planning and executing your laneway house project.
Activate the Lane
We strive to contribute to a "laneway culture" by fostering a sense of place and character within the lane; encouraging outward living by bringing the lane community to life by providing eyes on the lane and plantings at your door, while reserving a private place at the transition point into your lane home, building a sense of security and community along the lane.
Create Layers of Privacy
It is very important to allow a gradual sense of arrival while making the transition from a public to private space. Our designs create that sense of security as you cross into your private domain from the City lane or approach your Smallworks lane home from the garden.
Shape the Light
Using our natural light source—the sun—we optimize window location, creating a dynamic play of light throughout the day and providing plenty of light for low energy use during the daylight hours.
Embrace the Grounding Hearth
A warm, inviting central fireplace is a Smallworks Signature feature. For centuries the hearth has been the centre of the home and warming your hands at this modern version of "the grounding hearth" pays homage to that tradition, recognizing the hearth's potential for strengthening family bonds while proudly displaying the benefits of a modern architectural style and energy efficiency.
Be Flexible, and Adapt
Our incredibly diverse demographic requires flexible, adaptable plans designed to meet the needs of a variety of unique individuals. Our plans allow you to encapsulate in your lane home what is most important to you. Your home becomes an opportunity for expression, meeting your current living needs while keeping in mind that those needs may change over time.
Salute the Arts
Creating pride in homeownership and in our community is important to us. We believe in shining a "spotlight" on the artisans and crafts people who help create our homes. Each unique lane home is a showcase for those artisans, as well as an authentic expression of the owner.
Our beliefs provide us with a compass!
And remind us, every day, why we do what we do.
We have a strong desire to make a difference with people as individuals but also communities as a whole. Our lane homes can also help a community continue to provide more living space where there is a demand without compromising the neighbourhood itself.
The size of a small home will naturally relate to the needs of the people living in it and their activities.. Obviously it is critical that the design maximizes the living space and provides the amenities required. Living on the west coast, most of us recognize that the outside is as important as the inside. That means we live in both our homes and surroundings. Liveability includes the home, the backyard, and the community. A lane house in the backyard allows you to live and enjoy what your surroundings have to offer you.
We started our company with a strong desire to design and build small homes that will provide families with a home solution that can help make their lives better. We know that a lane house can go a long way in providing an environment where more family members can be supported or cared for and make a difference where needed.
We believe in contributing to a more sustainable future through the building of a Smallworks home. A Smallworks lane home, when compared to a regular-sized house, conserves significant resources in construction, maintenance and operation. See our Finishes section for more information.
It's critical that we work hard to establish very strong relationships with our clients, our employees and suppliers. This foundation needs to be rooted in trust and integrity. Working in this type of environment allows everyone to achieve their goals.
Our company values guide our operations each and every day.
Employee Enthusiasm
Our employees make the difference in how well we perform as a company and how well we deliver on our clients' expectations. We want our employees to be proud of being a part of Smallworks and share in the success of our company.
Suppliers who buy into our approach
We recognize that the people we work with on your home are a direct extension of Smallworks. Therefore we ensure that they represent themselves in the same manner as we would expect from ourselves.
Customer relationships
We understand that, quite simply, there is no Smallworks without our clients. We value the relationships we develop with our clients from the time that we sit down to plan out their home to the day we hand over the keys and beyond.
It's important that our company is recognized as a quality lane home builder. We strive for a balance of pre-fabrication precision and hand built craftsmanship. It ensures we do the right thing vs. trying to cut corners or reduce cost to a point where it impacts the final product. At the end of the day we want to ensure that we and our clients are proud of putting "Built by Smallworks" on their new home. See our Finishes section for more information.
With a strong link towards sustainability, we want to make a difference in the way homes are built today and tomorrow.
The design and build of your laneway house will be a positive experience.
Everyone comes to us with a different set of needs, wants and priorities. Our role is to listen closely to your needs and provide you with our expertise and knowledge. Our relationship with you is critical to us as a company and to each member of our team as individuals. We all work to make every Smallworks home as sustainable and smart as possible, while working toward your individual goals.
Designing smaller homes requires special skill as there is no room for wasted space! With our experience and expertise (design team, pre-fabrication, and millwork) we build the best lane homes and small homes on the market.
We strive to ensure you are thrilled not only with the completed project but with how we worked with you throughout the design and build of your home.
We support these organizations.
We are happy to work with them
and suggest that you check them out!
Home Ingredients
Staging Styling Rentals
Proud supplier to SMALLWORKS for home staging services. Home Ingredients offers home staging, styling and furniture and accessory rental services. Let us help you create your perfect space.
Small House Bliss
Small house designs with big impact
Small House Bliss is dedicated to showcasing well-designed and interesting small houses of all kinds. Their aim is to convince more people that living in a smaller house is not only possible, but preferable.
Bo Concept Vancouver
Urban Danish Design since 1952
BoConcept is the ultimate destination for modern furniture Vancouver and contemporary furniture Vancouver. Stop by today to meet our skilled design consultants who will introduce you to our collection of Danish design furnishings and accessories and help you decorate the home of your dreams!
Introducing the Laneway Homebuyers' Bundle
Preferred rate on a 5,7,10-year fixed rate mortgage. Up to 2% cash back for transferring your mortgage to Vancity. Free appraisal.Free legal fees. Contact Colin Lawrence. email@example.com, 604.340.9735
Small Housing BC
a public voice for small housing and advanced urbansism
Small Homes BC Society is a registered society established in 2012. Our official mandate is to support the development and promotion of small housing as a sustainable housing form, contribute to research, knowledge transfer, education and the achievement of excellence associated with small forms of housing and related advanced urbanism, and to act as a public voice for the small housing industry, consumers and citizens who wish to see the benefits of advanced urbanism with the development of small forms of housing.
Home Owner Protection Office
Branch of BC Housing
Licenses residential builders/building envelope renovators, administers owner builder authorizations, monitors performance of 3rd party home warranty insurance system, carries out research and education for residential construction industry and consumers.
Built Green BC
Certified Platinum Builder
The Canadian Home Builders Association promotes affordability and choice in the residential construction industry throughout Canada.
Urban Development Institute
Pacific Region
The Urban Development Institute is a national non-profit association (with international affiliations) of the development industry and its related professions that is non-partisan in its activities. With over 600 corporate members, UDI Pacific represents thousands of individuals involved in all facets of land development and planning. Since 1972, the Pacific Region has been dedicated to fostering effective communication between the industry, government, and the public; and aims to improve both housing and job opportunities for all British Columbians. UDI Pacific also serves as the public voice of the real estate development industry, communicating with the media on a number of issues.
The Vancouver Heritage Foundation
Creating New Life for Old Buildings
The VHF is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of heritage buildings. Our activities–workshops, lectures, tours, publications, granting programs etc.–are open to everyone.
Canadian Home Builders' Association
The Voice of the Canadian Residential Construction Industry
The Canadian Home Builders Association promotes affordability and choice in the residential construction industry throughout Canada.
British Columbia Home Builders' Association
Building a Better BC
The British Columbia Home Builders' Association is a non-profit association representing residential construction industry professionals.
Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association
Helping You Buy Build or Renovate Your Home
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association represents the residential construction industry in the Greater Vancouver Area.
BC Hydro
Homeowners can use the Rebates & Savings section for information on everything from the Fridge Buy-Back program to the importance of ENERGY STAR appliances and how to recycle your old TV.
More Bikes
More Bikes. More Rides. More Life!
Located in beautiful UBC Wesbrook Village, we make bike riding more accessible in a friendly, helpful way. We cater to all bikers, from road enthusiasts, mountain bikers, commuters, kids or just those who simply enjoy a sunny day cruise. Come meet our friendly staff and ask to test ride your next bike. We offer bike sales, rentals and repairs. We also have riding clubs, various levels of maintenance courses and many other exciting events.
Nurse Next Door
Home Health Care Services
By choosing Nurse Next Door, you or your loved ones can now have professional elder care and support in the comfort of your own home.


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Welcome back!
Though this month's installment of "By the Book" may not fit any theme for November (other than having an autumn like look to the cover), but I find myself excited to review it. The book is a mystery/thriller entitled Deeper than the dead and I was thoroughly surprised with it, since I did not expect to enjoy it as much as I have.
As I mentioned before, when I was younger my tastes in books gravitated around sci-fi and fantasy. My interests have expanded over the recent years since moving in with my wife, as she made me discover police dramas and thrillers. It started with TV shows that featured murder mysteries, series like Criminal Minds, Castle, the Mentalist and CSI became part of my routine TV watching ritual. Then Linda's family gave us a large box full of books, which included various thrillers and I started going through those. Needless to say became captivated in stories where there is a mystery to solve.
This story takes place in 1985, in a Californian town by the name of Oaknoll. This quiet little suburb is portrayed as the perfect place to live, until one day a woman's corpse is found in a playground. Four school kids fall upon the half buried female body, who has had her eyes and mouth glued shut. An FBI profiler comes to town to help the local law enforcement with the investigation, but when other women are reported missing, what is originally thought to be a brutal murder soon becomes a possible serial killer. The story keeps us guessing as to the identity of the killer until the very end, as it follows three possible suspects, each as suspicious as the next.
Back of the Book:
"California, 1985. Four children, running in the woods behind their school, stumble upon a partially buried female body, eyes and mouth glued shut. Close behind the children is their teacher, Anne Navarre, shocked by this discovery and heartbroken as she witnesses the end of their innocence. What she doesn't yet realize is that this will mark the end of innocence for an entire community, as the ties that bind families and friends are tested by secrets uncovered in the wake of a serial killer's escalating activity.
Detective Tony Mendez, fresh from a law enforcement course at FBI headquarters, is charged with interpreting those now revealed secrets. He's using a new technique—profiling—to develop a theory of the case, a strategy that pushes him ever deeper into the lives of the three children, and closer to the young teacher whose interest in recent events becomes as intense as his own.
As new victims are found and the media scrutiny of the investigation bears down on them, both Mendez and Navarre are unsure if those who suffer most are the victims themselves—or the family and friends of the killer, blissfully unaware that someone very close to them is a brutal, calculating psychopath."
What I learned:
- Forensic Procedures: The author has shown such extensive knowledge in the field of forensics, that I could believe she actually worked in law enforcement. I have taken notes in the hopes use some of this information in my own stories. This information will be useful when having my main characters trying to decipher clues to a mystery.
- Staying in tune with the times: Law enforcement in the eighties was very different from what it is today. Tami Hoag did an amazing job of reflecting society as it was in the eighties, and managed to show the limitations of forensics research at the times and use those limitations to show the character's strength.
- Different perspectives: There are many different characters in this story. The perspective used to tell the tale vary from five viewpoints; those of the suspects, those of the victims, those of the law enforcement, those of the bystanders/witnesses and those of the children. These viewpoints vary wildly, and each bring something different to the story.
- Playing the suspects: Tami Hoag blew my mind and had me doubting my answer until the very last few chapters. She succeeded in drip feeding information to the reader in a way that makes them doubt all the suspects, without ever really being able to declare one innocent. Not to mention the tension builds up with every clue she gives, making you point the finger at people faster then you can keep reading.
This story proved to be one wild ride and had me second guessing every step of the way. For those interested in learning more about the author, Tami Hoag, please check out her websites here:
Tami Hoag : http://tamihoag.com/
In closing, I would like to thank my wife Linda and her family for lending us these incredible books, and for all the encouragement and support they keep giving me during my journey.
Until next time!
Patrick Osborne

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Author: Danielle Blanchard Benson
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Format: eBook 304 pgs
Release Date: November 2, 2011
Vampires not only exist, they control the Pharmaceutical Industry, the Global Six, the Gaming Industry and the world.
Manon Mourey, a Let It Ride card dealer at Transylvania Hotel, Spa & Casino in Summerlin, is nothing special when Mikkel Damgaard enters her life.
Fortunately for Manon, she holds the key to turn not only herself but Mikkel into Day Walkers, the elite who will replace vampires at the top of the food chain. Their superior position causes a war which could consume not only the International Vampire Council but the world entire because Day Walkers don't share the same taste for mortal blood as their predecessors...
My Review:
3.5 Stars!! Vampires, werewolves, warlocks and the like are out in the open and running many of the companies and the infrastructure. There is a new world order in 2020 and the author, gratefully, included a who's who in her world in the front of the story to alleviate confusion about her world.
This is Manon's story set in Vegas. She's called into work on her day off because the owner, a vamp, wants to play the game only she deals at her table. After a playing a few hours, he tells her she is the one he's been waiting for -- for more than 1300 years. Did I mention Manon's not the least bit fond of vampires? She is courted by Mikkel but almost immediately she begins to accept him and the situation, of course this is after being told the alternative is death. I guess I would either run or accept too.
Mikkel is a gorgeous and powerful vamp on the IVC (the ruling council) with vacillating and mercurial emotions.
She is basically disowned by her twin brother, her only remaining family, when she makes the decision to stay with Mikkel even though he is hiding some stuff from her himself.
With her change, Manon becomes a rather ruthless and bloodthirsty hybrid. What happened to the little self-conscious mouse with self-esteem issues? She becomes a new kind of vampire and Mikkel does as well after drinking from her.
Most of the sex takes place 'off screen'. With all the angst and underlying betrayal Manon finds herself falling in love with Mikkel.
The story starts off really good but then gets bogged down in several places by a bunch of long winded speeches made by characters. There is too much dialog and too little action.
The reasons I didn't rate this higher are: Manon's acceptance of Mikkel and her situation is done a little to blithely and quickly for my taste. But this is supposed to be fiction, right?
Mikkel comes off as an egotistical ass and has done some things that should have pissed Manon off but doesn't. Good looks only go so far and then he opens his mouth.
She's okay with a lot of the forced changes in her life because she feels like she's known him for forever but this is never really explored or explained for the reader.
She doesn't get pissed at her brother for not telling her many of the things he knows that he should have told her.
A council meeting is called for a specific reason but most of the entire time is taken up by an issue that is totally beside the point.
I did like this story and hope the series gets better and better with each new book. This has the potential to become a very interesting series but is more urban fantasy than paranormal romance.
Includes sneak peeks at Better Off Dead the sequel to this and The Beginning, the first book in The Plague series.


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X-Men: First Class
Marvel has always irked me somewhat as a comic book imprint. Focusing largely on allegories such as segregation or simple teenage angst, its ability to offer continually inventive character evolutions has left me cold. Bar a few standout characters, I've never warmed to the overall style of storytelling they continually resort to. Be that as it may, I was a fan of Bryan Singer's first two X-Men feature installments, the third never quite hitting the mark. Matthew Vaughn's work on both "Layer Cake" and "Stardust" was equally as impressive, leading me to assume I would enjoy the amalgamation of the two.
Sadly this prequel at best offered a slight variant of "Kick Ass", which was at least bordering on the median.
Taking place in Argentina, England, Las Vegas, Miami, New York and a litany of other locations, there was no expense spared as regards filming locations but never story. The equally bright and charismatic Michael Fassbender and James Macevoy portray Magneto and Professor Xavier respectively, navigating their new found powers and 1960's geo-politics with the gusto of "Weekend at Bernie's". The same overwrought adolescent hormones that remind me of Stan Lee ex machina fill out the boundaries of the plot with a spattering of auxiliary characters reduced to muteness or general ineffectiveness for good measure.
Kevin Bacon as the piece's villain Sebastian Shaw does his best to act menacing, yet unfortunately only manages to channel Nicholas Cage in of his more "likable" roles. Where "Kick Ass" devolved into a moral vacuum, "First Class" suffers from characters being too mechanical, fulfilling subplots and character arcs in order to bring the picture in line with those that chronologically come after it. Thus we learn both little about them and are also subjected to a cavalcade of fanboy easter eggs, setting up story-lines many of us have already engaged with.
Plot points such as personal acceptance (in the form of Mystique and Beast) or backgrounds easily explained (Xavier and Magneto) are plodded through in such leaden detail for what is now the fourth time, it's a mystery why such things even had to be revisited.
A personal bone of contention is the character of Emma Frost, begging the question if the writers even read the biography of the character. Supremely intelligent, beautiful and merciless, the casting of January Jones was a mere capitalization on her role within "Mad Men". What could have been and was already created was a strong, capable female lead, reduced by Vaughn into a rather dull, scantily clad anatomy lesson. Evidently the choice was made to give this strong female role to Moira MacTaggert (Rose Byrne), but why only one such role was provided for within the script I'm not sure.
Lacking in personality or a coherent voice, in its two hour running time "X-Men: First Class" never managed to shine as brightly as it could have. Perhaps they should have asked McCoy to act as script doctor on an otherwise interesting concept; he always conveniently had a way out of every other problem.


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Waldo Elf walked through the streets of the North Pole with a big smile on his face. While it's not unusual for Waldo to be smiling, today's smile seemed extra-wide.
"What's going on, Waldo? Why are you so happy?" asked Jiller Elf. "Are you happy because there's leftover Strawberry-and-Mustard Pudding from Thanksgiving?" There was leftover Strawberry-and-Mustard Pudding after every Thanksgiving meal. That's because Waldo—who was the only person who knew the recipe—always made more of the stuff than was needed. Especially since he was the only one who ate it. "Nope!" said Waldo, happily. Then he tried to explain his answer, which was always a mistake. "I mean, well, yes, there's leftover pudding, but that's not why I'm happy. Well, I am happy that there's leftover pudding. I don't want you to think that I'm sad that there's leftover pudding, except maybe just a little sad because there's probably less leftover strawberry-and-mustard pudding than I would like, because I ate some just this morning. But, on the whole, leftover strawberry-and-mustard pudding makes me happy." Waldo blinked. "I'm sorry. What was the question again?"
"Is there a non-Strawberry-and-Mustard-related reason you're so happy?" asked Jiller patiently.
"Oh! Yeah, there sure is!" said Waldo, happily. "I just found out Santa likes one of my ideas! We're going to do it this year! It's going to be wonderful!" and Waldo bounced happily down the street.
"Oh, my," said Jiller Elf, worriedly. "Waldo has some strange ideas. I hope Santa knows what he's doing!"
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What can Remedial Massage help with?
Whether you need pain relief or are looking to improve your general wellbeing, taking time out of your busy schedule to have a massage has many benefits. Here at Mobilise Remedial Massage we specialise in providing treatments to reduce the pain you might be experiencing and our service starts with an initial consultation where our experienced therapist will gain an understanding of your issue and goals, and devise an individual treatment plan. Following on from your treatment, we will also advise on what you can do to improve the healing in your own home.
A remedial massage is a holistic treatment that will not only treat the site of pain but will work on your whole body too, helping improve your overall health. Remedial massage brings many benefits to various parts of your body including;
Pain Relief
Through a combination of soft and deep tissue massage (as well as other more advanced techniques), our therapists can de-sensitise your pain related to musculoskeletal conditions. As well, they will target the causes of your pain, and correct the structural, postural, ergonomic or pathological stimuli that creates it.
Remedial massage is not just a solution to assist with present problems but can be used as a preventative measure for the future. It can assist your muscle health in many ways, some of which include reducing pain and stiffness, increasing flexibility and strength, and improve posture.
Massage can help down-regulate the autonomic nervous system responses to stress. As well as helping to reduce pain (that increases stress and anxiety), massage can help decrease heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels. Studies have shown stress responses reduce after massage treatments.
Nervous System
Myotherapy and Remedial Massage can stimulate the neural system in a number of ways. When using pre-competition sports massage, it can stimulate the muscles and prepare them for exercise. When using it as a form of relaxation it can stimulate the autonomic nervous system, changing the state from "flight or fight" to "rest and digest", calming down the body.
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Remedial Massage can assist in joint healing after injury, increasing joint range of motion (giving you more freedom of movement and less stiffness) and boosting joint strength through rehabilitation exercises and plans.
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Our winery is nestled in the heart of the Monferrato hills, the lands around Asti given over a thousand years ago to the legendary knight Aleramo, who became the first Marquis of the region.
We have been making wine here for three generations, using only grapes from our own vineyards, which are ideally positioned on the fertile slopes.
First my grandfather, and then after him my father, worked hard to build up their experience. Winemaking can be tough, but they refused to cut corners and always kept faith with the quality and integrity of their product, even at the most difficult of times. My name is Dario Rapppellino, and I am the current trustee of the family tradition, which I am moving forward into the future.
Our goal is to produce better and better wine, in the firm belief that quality springs from the love and respect we feel for our land, and from the ecologically-sensitive processes which reflect that feeling. We seek out the best possible grapes and constantly check every step of the vinification cycle to ensure optimum results.
Visitors are always very welcome: please call us to book a visit to the cellars and a tasting.
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Don't ever say that Tom Brady isn't tough!
Even though the Patriots had a bye last week—and even though he should have been able to get pleeeeeeenty of rest—Brady is apparently battling a cold right now. Not the flu or something more serious. Just your basic, everyday, run-of-the-mill cold. But up in Boston, there are some people who are freaking out about it because, well, it's Tom Brady! And without him, there's no way the Pats are going to beat the Colts.
Not to worry, though, guys. Despite the cold, Brady is going to live. He showed off his sense of humor a little while ago by expressing that to the media who asked him about his cold.
"I'll live," he said. "I'll be there, hopefully not on the injury report. I'll try to talk my way out of that."
Whew! That was a close call. But don't get too relaxed, Pats fans. He may be able to beat a cold. But Brady doesn't sound convinced that the Pats can beat Indianapolis. Not yet, at least.
"I could still use a few days to get ready," he said. "We're already on a relatively short week. I'll be ready once the game is kicked off. Once that ball is kicked off, I'll be prepared."
So can Brady beat a cold and the Colts in one week? We'll just have to wait and see...
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Functions » Weddings
We have some wonderful areas for you to hold your romantic wedding ceremony. The 'Gum Tree' ceremony area or our 'Little wishing-well lawn'. Then celebrate the rest of your evening in our café that overlooks our vineyard and also captures an amazing sunset over the hills and into the valley. We can cater for a cocktail style evening or for a more formal affair, a sit down 2 or 3 course meal.
We would love to share your special day, so please contact our functions manager to organise a meeting. We understand that this is an enquiry only and so we are happy to allocate you 30mins to walk you through our venue, please note by appointment only. Upon this meeting we can discuss in more detail our terms and conditions, pricings, booking a function and cancellation details.
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Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas has been ranked No. 1 among hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and No. 2 in Texas by US News and World Report, the magazine announced this week.
The Dallas hospital has been included in the rankings for more than 20 years, and this year was ranked nationally in seven medical specialties: gastroenterology and GI surgery (No. 16 in the nation), nephrology (No. 18), pulmonology (No. 22), orthopedics (No. 24), gynecology (No. 32), neurology and neurosurgery (No. 36), and diabetes and endocrinology (No. 38).
"Dallas-Fort Worth is an extremely competitive healthcare environment with some of the most recognized healthcare organizations in the country," said Joel Allison, president and CEO of Baylor Health Care System. "So we are certainly honored and humbled for Baylor University Medical Center to be ranked No. 1 (in North Texas), and for two additional Baylor hospitals to also be ranked. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our talented, compassionate caregivers."
That competition is evident. UT Southwestern ranked second in DFW, with four nationally ranked specialties. The top 10 hospitals for North Texas (with their accompanying statewide ranks):
1. Baylor University Medical Center ( No. 2 in Texas)
2. UT Southwestern Medical Center (No. 3)
3. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital (No. 10)
4. Medical City Dallas Hospital (No. 12)
5. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital (No. 14)
6 (tie). Baylor Regional Medical Center (No. 18)
6 (tie). Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital (No. 18)
8. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital (No. 21)
9 (tie). Medical Center of Plano (No. 24)
9 (tie). Parkland Memorial Hospital (No. 24)
"This recognition is about much more than rankings; it speaks to the quality care we deliver and represents the hard work and dedication of physicians, nurses and hospital leadership across our healthcare system," said Douglas D. Hawthorne, CEO of Texas Health Resources, which landed four hospitals in the top 10. "We're honored that our hospitals have been recognized and proud to deliver each day on our mission of improving the health of the people in the communities we serve."
Houston Methodist Hospital was ranked as the top hospital in the state and, locally, Children's Medical Center Dallas was the top-ranked hospital in the country for pediatric orthopedics.
"Working with the multidisciplinary team composed of the orthopedic physician, orthopedic mid-levels, hospitalist team, staff nurse, charge nurse, and care coordinator, and rounding on our patients on a daily basis, is a great way to ensure that we are all on the same page," Children's orthopedics nurse Mary Jones said when asked what she's most proud of at the hospital. "We invite the parents to attend and participate in our daily rounds, which empowers families in a way that allows them to be equal team members in planning their child's care."
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Talks to end more than a year of violence in Yemen will begin December 15, the U.N envoy overseeing discussions announced Monday.
Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed said the exiled government and Houthi rebels who overran the capital late last year have committed to participate in peace negotiations in Switzerland next week. Officials from the General People's Congress who are loyalists of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh are also expected at the meeting.
Ahmed said he was "almost certain" a temporary ceasefire would be in force by the start of talks.
"Everyone seems to be welcoming this idea that we will have a cease-fire," Ahmed said, adding that Riyadh agreed to pause its air campaign ahead of the meeting if Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi approved.
Internal clashes and an air offensive launched by neighboring Saudi Arabia in March have killed at least 2,500 civilians this year according to the World Health Organization.
Yemen's internationally recognized President Hadi fled to Riyadh, leaving behind a country crippled by the conflict. The WHO reported in October that fighting had reached 21 of the country's 22 provinces, prompting a health and humanitarian crisis that has forced thousands of Yemenis to leave the country.


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SureFire has been granted ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management systems. To achieve this certification SureFire undertook a rigorous auditing process and met strict organizational requirements regarding documentation, procedures, and operations. This certification demonstrates SureFire's dedication to a dedicated, systematic, and quantifiable approach to quality-of-service standards that are vital to a business focused on providing superior products that meet and exceed customer satisfaction and regulatory requirements.
Globally recognized and respected, ISO 9001:2008 standards are set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), a Geneva-based worldwide federation of national standards bodies. Det Norske Veritas (DNV), an official accreditation body for ISO 9001 standards, headquartered in Oslo, Norway, made the recommendation for certification of SureFire in 2008.
Going forward, SureFire has set solid standards and baselines in order to meet and exceed benchmarks for design, development, manufacturing, and supporting operations for its high-performance illuminations tools and tactical products. "ISO 9001:2008 certification is an important milestone for SureFire and validates our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality products that our customers have come to expect," said Dr. John Matthews, SureFire founder and CEO.


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Thursday, November 6, 2014
8:00 a.m–2:30 p.m.
David Brower Center, Berkeley, CA
$35; $25 for Build It Green members*
Build it Green invites you to join them to learn new technologies, techniques, and strategies to save water in home design, construction, and remodeling. Join Build It Green, your peers, and leading experts to help fight California's drought!
We all want our residential projects to save more water, but keeping up with the latest practices and policies can be challenging. In its latest conference, Build It Green delivers advanced solutions to help building professionals like you overcome water conservation barriers.
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• Behavior and Water System Design – Explore new technologies that automate water conservation in modern bathrooms and help overcome wasteful behaviors.
• Water-Energy Nexus – Optimizing and designing home water systems to save both energy and water, including structured plumbing, recirculation strategies, fixture and appliance selection, and troubleshooting issues.
• Gray Water and Rain Water Reuse – A review of low-cost to more advanced systems, how to balance source and sink, and a case study of a Passivhaus home that utilized laundry-to landscape strategies and rainwater capture.
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Many expats move abroad alone but others come with spouses and children in tow, making the transition to a new country a little more complicated.
Moving to a new country, like life itself, is never without flaw. There's bureaucracy and paperwork to contend with, and new laws, customs, languages and cultural quirks to interpret. There are days when Google Translate feels like your best (and only) friend as you legalise your residency status, open that local bank account and get that first SIM card.
For some, that's just part of life's rich tapestry. For others, it's a source of stress. And for nearly everyone, it's an emotional transition which takes time to adjust to.
Whether you're a seasoned nomad in search of the latest overseas fix, an intrepid first timer, or a reluctant employee being transferred to a satellite office, everyone — including the family coming along for the ride — must navigate the relocation maze. And finding the right place to live is key to success.
New horizons don't have to mean new horrors
Bottom line: research and preparation before setting off is vital (if any paperwork can be done before you go, do it!), as is a battle plan once you're on the ground. Hearing about and learning from the experiences of fellow expats can also help provide some clarity in the murk and alleviate immediate concerns.
Mercer, a leading global HR consultancy, publishes an annual Quality of Living ranking for cities around the world — and incidentally, eight of the top 10 cities in the 2017 index are in Northern Europe. Among the factors it considers important to quality of life (and, by implication, ease of transition) include economic environment; schools and education (including standards and availability of international schools); public services and transportation (such as electricity, water, public transport and traffic congestion); recreation (e.g. restaurants, theatres, cinemas, sports and leisure); housing; and the natural environment.
Do your homework
Prior research can cover a veritable laundry list of things to think about so that you can hit the ground running in your new destination. There's the affordability of your new location (including salaries, cost of housing, utilities, household expenses, transport, taxes and schooling), finding a job that is easily commutable and can fit into a balanced family life, and locating basic support services such as opening a bank account or buying a SIM card.
Moving to a new country with children
In it's 2017 Expat Explorer survey, global banking giant HSBC delves deeper into the expat psyche, finding that happy children can make or break an overseas move.
"The choices parents make, not least their type of education, in their host country plays a part in shaping their children's expat experience," the survey states.
The survey says that expat parents whose children attend international schools believe their children are more open to new experiences and cultures as a result of the family's move abroad. Logically, it follows that if a positive expat family relocation should take into account proximity to a good international school, then by extension finding a great place to live is a priority.
Location, location, location
It's the classic real estate agents' cliché, but it's true. It might mean living close to work, or to good transport links, a hospital or even your favourite café. After all, long commutes erode quality family time and it is much more convenient to live close to the local amenities you need at the most inconvenient times.
If access to recreational activities is important to you, consider an out-of-town location close to the countryside. If you want to make new friends, find a place to live abroad that is close to sports and social clubs so you can maximise your, and your kids', free time.
Another reason that many people move to a new country with their family is to immerse themselves and their children in new cultural experiences. Whether those experiences are on your doorstep or a ride away will depend entirely on location and budget.
Playing it safe
Safety and security is another vital consideration for families. Your home may be your castle, but you don't want to be afraid to venture beyond the drawbridge. Out-of-town and more affluent districts tend to have lower crime rates, but that usually comes at a price.
Finding a place to live in the right neighbourhood is an exercise in patience and an investment in time that many people simply do not have when they arrive. But it need not be a minefield.
It is far easier to have all the data presented as a clear comparison of the best available residential properties in your chosen city, based on the exact criteria you choose, right on your laptop.
With the right pre-move preparations, and with support from relocation agents and trusted housing services on the ground, the vast majority of expats settle in well in their first year and go on to enjoy a richly rewarding experience. But the fundamental importance of finding the right place to live for the whole family, in the right neighbourhood, cannot be overstated.


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Exploring Hanoi's cuisine is one of the main reasons for tourists spending their trip here. There is a wide range of delicious food that you can try in Hanoi and cha ca La Vong is one among those.
The long history
In ancient days, there was a street selling paints, called the Paints Street. The Doan family, located at house No, 14 of this street, hit upon a new idea that sold fried fish pie served with soft noodles and seasoning. Encouraged by the appreciation of customers, the family specialized in this trade and the shop was called as "Cha ca La Vong store" as a wooden statue of an old fisherman (La Vong) holding a fishing rod and a string of fish stands at the door. As the specialty grew famous with every passing day, the street was renamed by the people as Cha Ca Street (fried fish pie street).
How to make this dish
Cha Ca (Grilled minced fish) has been served in Vietnam for more than 100 years. Being encouraged by the appreciation of customers, the Doan family of Cha Ca Street in Hanoi specialized in this trade and the shop was called as "Cha ca La Vong store" as a wooden statue of an old fisherman called La Vong holding a fishing rod and a string of fish standing right at the door. Then the street was renamed by the people as Cha Ca Street as the specialty grew famous with every passing day.
This dish seems to be a simple but special: in the middle of table, a large pan is filled with chunks of fish fillets, dill, and onions, surrounded by a plate of greens, peanuts, rice vermicelli, scallions and a bowl of shrimp sauce – a strong smelling, purple shrimp paste. The unique taste of shrimp paste will complete the flavor of this dish. Cha ca Road's should be the first choice when you're seeking for particular quality and flavor.
Imagine that you are one of the guests
While you sit down at the table, the waiter starts laying there some seasonings includes a bowl of well – stirred shrimp paste sauce mixed up with lemon. After dropping the liquor, he will decorate the bowl with a few slices of red fresh pimento, a plate of grilled ground nuts of gold yellow color, various species of mint vegetables onions in small white slices.
To many customers, the sight of such seasoning already greatly stimulates their appetite. A few minutes later, fried fish, yellow in color and flagrant in smell put on a plate of anethum vegetable, is brought in. But that is not all. A few seconds more, as soon as a cauldron of boiling fat is brought in, the waiter starts pouring it on each bowl of grilled fish, thus producing a white smoke and sputtering noise.
Now, this is the time for picking and choosing what you like from the dishes on the table; sticking them into your bowl. Everything in all dishes should be eaten together.
To enjoy Cha Ca deserves to be a real art and one of the most amazing experiences while travelling to Vietnam. Despite many rises and falls though the long lasting history as well as cultural crosses, Cha Ca still keeps its unique flavor until now.
For more information about Cuisine, please visit our website. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Share this article if it's useful for you. Have a nice trip!


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The Society's Corbières 2009 France
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Made for The Wine Society by Pierre Bories of Ollieux Romanis, this is a very
satisfying red indeed. I daren't ask what the blend is – we can assume
plenty of carignan, I think. It reminds me of stewed figs, mulching compost
and clean hay. Fresh, but with soft, polished, rounded edges. Superb stuff.
Nothing could be better with fat sausages and mash.
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Spend a day with Fr. James Mallon, the Saint Benedict Team and over 100 brother priests to go deeper on the specific role of the pastor in facilitating parish renewal. This day will go from 9-4pm. A full schedule and description of this day will be available closer to the date. Costs for the day will be $60. Lunch will be provided.
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Distance: 187 kilometres
Average speed: 24.9 kmph
Maximum speed: 72.7 kmph
Temperature Minimum - 5 degrees
Temperature Maximum - 17 degrees
Metres climbed: 1427
Ride time: 6 hrs 41 min
Wind direction: Tailwind
Road Kill by Sreen Door
1 Kangaroo, 1 Brown Bear, 1 Sea Lion, 1 Giraffe (As reported by our road kill contacts in America, Alaska,and Africa as the Aussie kill was so low.
Relaxed beginnings
We started today in the quiet, peaceful town of Yambuk where Mel once again excelled in her brilliant organisation of accommodation. Mel – what you have done behind the scenes is appreciated from the whole team and the memories we have from the locations we have stayed at will be with us forever. Thank you. The old school we stayed in allowed us to have a wonderful evening together where we enjoyed the fabulous poems of encouragement from Katie Cox's trusty cheer squad from back home. Thanks so much girls (and Katie for your forward thinking and thoughtfulness) – your support is appreciated more than words can say. Which brings me back to the morning – to wake up to the sound of quiet rather than roaring winds, we have quite enjoyed the wonderful tailwinds on the bike but the serenity of the stillness was a luxury and the road crew provided us with our nutritious breakfast to hit the road. One person who really has developed in her relaxation methods is Sarah "Julia Roberts" Crealey who is so well efficiently packed that she endured the true test of stamina and positive thinking when JL and myself disrupted her wonderful routine by providing an obstacle by unpacking her ever so neatly packed belongings to challenge her to repack in time for Kevvy's whistle. She rose to the occasion and was even heard to be high fiving herself as she repacked her bag.
Kindness – the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate (Google, 2013)
We were very happy to welcome Sharky's beautiful girl Alyssa to the team (Alyssa is riding with us for three days much to the delight of Sharky but we are well on the way to stealing his girl away from him… Watch this space). However we were all saddened when Russ made the very sensible decision to rest his knees up and join the road crew for the day. His role in the team is irreplaceable and we truly miss him on the bike but in true Russ style he was already thinking of other people before we even rolled out. He selflessly offered me the loan of his wheel as I was having big trouble with my thingy in the cassette thingy and Russ also arranged for the purchase and mechanical services of the Warrnambool cycling shop – Crank House who very kindly helped us and we were also surprised to get a donation of $50 from Damien who works at Crank House who had recent family member diagnosed with cancer. Very many thanks to the Crank House. Russ – you are a valuable member of the team, thanks so much and your wheels are really fast. The road crew loved having you on the team as the tallest angry bird (by wearing very stylish angry bird beanie warmers with wings – our road crew have wings!!!) in the yellow jacket we have seen. Bec and Katie were very cute little angry birds that really were not angry but very cute, happy and as always helpful. Kev and Bob were again solid in keeping us safe for the entire journey and always do so with a hug, encouragement and ready to jump to our every need. The job of the road crew is long, hard and slow. The long days these guys put in are not taken for granted – they are up with the birds (the real ones) to feed us and working all night to get our laundry done and vans and cars packed with our somewhat heavy night packs. Words cannot express how thankful we are for your time, commitment and genuine dedication to how much you care for all of us.
The most speccy scenery yet…
We were always in for a treat today with our ride passing through Warnambool where we had a luxury extended breakfast stop where several of us enjoyed a second breakfast. At Warnambool we were also given a kind donation from a group of footballers $50. We continued onto The Bay of Islands, London Bridge, The 12 Apostles and then onto the spectacular Otway National Park with rolling hills and a fantastic climb that had us dancing on the pedals and enjoying flowing rhythmic descents where Sharky found amazing form and claimed KOM. We finished at the top of Laver's Hill at the motel – proud to be complete as a team to enjoy the traditional Smiddy huddle. The scenery of our ride today was hugely varied with valleys, mountain ranges, sandstone cliffs, tourists, waves and the ocean, a number of windmills, some patches of very rough roads and lots of bumpy bits but all in all it was a ride that provided us with everything and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Smiling for Smiddy offers so much but the amazing sense of adventure and escapism and the pure simply joy of riding your bike in this wonderful country of ours was pure bliss today. We were very fortunate indeed.
Worthy mentions – A few moments today that reflect the antics that occurred on our journey
1. Mick needs snot rocket lessons. He once again snotted all over himself. This has been happening on a daily basis and has made several of us vomit in our throats a little bit.
2. A lady who was out for a casual run had the amazing experience of the Smiddy arch that we created for her as we waited for Paula's puncture fix.
3. The creation of the Smiddy stack. Once again while waiting for Paula's puncture we "stacked on" in plank formation for a very unique photo opportunity.
4. Similar to this theme – a worthy mention is also the yogi (Russ) and his apprentice Katie's headstands at a lookout near the Bay of Islands.
5. The numerous photos that were taken – we have really embraced all forms of social media that we know all our super supporters and loved ones have been following. Special shout out to Robyn Conway from me!!! Thanks Robyn J
6. The road work 60km sprint section taken by Mel, JL, Sarah and Mick. Cheap points guys.
7. Sharky's good luck charm (not Alyssa) – he was pooed on by a bird at lunch and was very unhappy about it. Poor Sharky. It is good luck.
8. We generally pack, unpack and repack several times every morning due to what we need always being at the bottom of our bags.
9. The simple things in life are the most appreciated.
10. Paula's socks.
11. The beautiful smell of the unknown wildflowers as we rode through the rolling hills in the Otway Ranges.
12. Bryan's singing.
13. Pete's constant perseverance and gratitude.
14. Everyone's teamwork.
15. Katie Cox and Russ' continuing evolution of their relationship.
16. Clif bars (choc chip) …. Nice.
17. Russ' memorable journal reading at Laver's Hills with some of the locals? Russ was amazing. Entertained the house down. With fantastic embellishment. We loved it and so did they.
Time – The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present and future regarded as a whole (Google, 2013).
Smiling for Smiddy is a unique event. Throughout the ride we have several moments where we enjoy all the above things mentioned like scenery, the challenge of riding such a long way in amazing locations and sharing stories about why we all are here to help raise funds as well as contemplating in our own heads the support we have had from home from our loved ones who we miss dearly and couldn't do this without them. Our thoughts are never far from the real reason we ride and for everyone who has been touched by this very cruel disease cancer. One thing that has been a popular topic is one that is difficult to put into words and relates to the whole "concept of time" when you participate in a Smiddy event. I remember talking to Brad Schriven a few years ago about how amazing the event truly is in regard to this and I am once again reminded of how precious time is. Life is short we know this. Sometimes though, when riding in a Smiddy event, time seems to stand still and allow you to form genuine lifelong friendships with the amazing people that you are riding with. Friendships that have no interruption of technology, no chance to be disrupted other than if you need to roll through whereby the conversation is paused and then taken again exactly where you left off on the next roll around. In our busy world, this is often impossible and it is a real aspect of the 7 in 7 ride that is a gift that Sharky has given us all by inviting us along. I know I speak for everyone when I say that we genuinely appreciate this opportunity Sharky and thank you for welcoming along to share this journey with you. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts Sharky.
Togetherness – The state of being close to another person or other people (Google, 2013)
To wrap up todays journal in a nutshell, it was a remarkable ride with a group of amazingly kind, talented individuals that showed grit, teamwork and individual strength and resilience. Our widely varied personalities come together once again to finish an epic day sharing so many unforgettable memories that won't fade quickly as we come up to the ever fast approaching completion of the Adelaide to Melbourne leg of Sharky's 7 in 7.
The magic of Smiling for Smiddy is so unique and stretches far and wide… Maybe because it is so magical that is why it is so hard to describe and even contemplate explaining… It just happens…
"Look, and it can't be seen.
Listen, and it can't be heard.
Reach, and it can't be grasped."
– Lao Tzu
Thank you for reading. Thank you for supporting us. We truly appreciate it and send you all lots of love and big Smiddy hugs!!!


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A nuisance arises when another's act or failure to act affect the way you enjoy your property.
Generally, a nuisance is seen as anything that hurts, causes inconvenience or damage to your property or enjoyment of it. Examples of nuisance can range from noise pollution caused by a waste disposal business nearby to your property to damp emanating from a neighbouring property and causing damage to your property.
The law of nuisance provides you with a remedy to protect you from a substantial and unreasonable interference to your property or the use or enjoyment of your land caused by another's actions such as a neighbour or the council.
Even if the act done is in itself lawful such as planting an oak tree close to a nearby property this will not necessarily stop it from being a nuisance should the tree be allowed to grow to such an extent that its roots cause structural damage to an adjacent property.
Very often a nuisance is an on going act or failure to act each act or failing to act can in itself gives rise to a new claim for nuisance. Where the interference with the property is huge and continuous it may be possible to obtain an injunction against your neighbour to prevent the nuisance from continuing and to have the damage rectified and/or obtain damages for any fall in the value of your property caused by the nuisance.
Where there is a claim for nuisance you will need to prove that the nuisance caused the damage and it will often be necessary to obtain an expert's report such as one by a surveyor or structural engineer setting out the damage caused to your property and the cause of it.
Claims involving the law of nuisance usually involve disputes between neighbours. However, recently there has been an increase in claims against Local Councils who have failed to maintain or repair land or properties owned by them and have allowed a nuisance to arise affecting neighbouring land or properties with adverse consequences.
Examples of claims for nuisance against Councils are where the Council have boarded up houses and ignored any complaints by neighbours of damp or leaks emanating from the property. We have dealt with a claim where a badly constructed wall built by the Council next door created a nuisance that damaged our client's property.
This is a complex area of the law. Quinn & Co have experience in acting for clients in bring or defending claims in nuisance. If you believe that you may have a case involving nuisance please contact Joseph Quinn on 01392 248858 to discuss your case and see how we can help you.
This article is provided free of charge for information purposes only; it does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such.


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ChipIn for Children's Charities: Initial thoughts + NEW PRIZE GIVEAWAY!
I can't help but be a slight bit crestfallen about the current results of the fund-raiser: a mere $67 for Jack Vasel Memorial Fund, $142 for Sanctuary Home for Children, and a healthy $186 for Child's Play (but still 7% of my goal of $2,500). I've done everything I can to partner with these charities, and not merely support them, so they all know this project exists. Child's Play has a helpful PDF guide to raising funds for them, including how to use ChipIn to do so. This guide also delineates some terms you must comply with, such as 100% of the funds going to Child's Play. More precisely, as I have come to learn via e-mail correspondence with them, there must be the option of 100% of the funds going to Child's Play; this is why Child's Play has endorsed the Humble Bundle, which supports indie game developers and the Electronic Frontier Foundation, but which gives the buyer complete freedom in deciding how much to pay and how to split the money among the recipients. As such, I got their approval to do ChipIn for Children's Charities. I had to contact the other two charities to acquire their PayPal addresses for the purposes of setting up the ChipIns, so they certainly approve, as well. I would hope they would do more to promote this effort on Twitter, for example, but so far, not much has happened.
Although this isn't a competition to see which charity can outdo the others, in light of the incentives I've provided to spread the love around (the grand prize drawing can be entered by donating to all three charities, and the giant puzzles which I am offering to make as donation incentives will only happen if all three charities break the same threshold), when one charity lags behind the others so much, one must at least consider the fact that said charity could improve its marketing. As some Twitter followers and I have recently discussed, the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund has a website which could probably stand to be improved, particularly to give visitors regular updates about the beneficiaries. As observed in the aforementioned link, it is easier to find information on the beneficiaries by searching BoardGameGeek's forums. I implore Tom Vasel to not only promote the heck out of this fund-raiser in the board game community where he is already greatly respected (perhaps make a video about it?), but to also do more to make donating more attractive to my readers! I'd hate to see the other two hit $2,500 while you stagnate, denying me the chance to make a single giant puzzle. . . . :)
In retrospect, I should probably have submitted my event to the official Child's Play event calendar to get more publicity, but I didn't think about it at the time, because I'm a newbie to the art of raising funds. It would feel uncouth to submit it now, especially since it would appear on a bunch of calendar dates and kinda sorta monopolize the calendar. Speaking of calendar dates. . .
I am aware that the World Puzzle Competition is going on currently, which may be occupying the time of many in the puzzle community. In case this timing issue is playing a role in the low amount of donations, I have postponed the deadline for four weeks, to November 16! Now you have even more time to donate to these charities and make them happy, or to simply solve the puzzles!
On the subject of solving the puzzles, I am disturbed by how few puzzle solution submissions I have: 13. Most of my previous contests receive this many entries within the first day or so! Are people being guilted out of solving the puzzles without donating? Is it just a timing issue with the WPC going on? In an attempt to drive puzzle solutions, I hereby announce another prize drawing! To enter the prize drawing, simply solve all three puzzles before the deadline; donations will not play a role here. (You will also be entered in all of the other prize drawings for doing so.) The prize up for grabs: a shirt! Details about the shirt are not finalized yet, but I'm hoping to have a furry artist acquaintance design something worth winning. . . . :) [EDIT 10-10-2012: The shirt design is being worked on by an artist who goes by the name Norzman. I am seeing some good progress so far, and believe he can pull through before this contest is over. The shirts will be printed by Zazzle.]
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- Edderiofer said...
Just to be sure, if we've already solved all 3 puzzles, we are automatically entered into this new prize drawing, yes?
- October 8, 2012 at 2:04 PM
- Grant Fikes said...
Edderiofer: Yes, all people who have already solved all three puzzles will be entered in the "solve all three puzzles" drawing.
- October 8, 2012 at 2:24 PM
I thought the JVMF lag was caused mostly by being below the fold (i.e. not on the first screen). But obviously, that doesn't go on to explain the other charities stalling. I'll try to help.
- October 9, 2012 at 11:20 PM
- Grant Fikes said...
cyberjr: You have a point regarding the possibility that being lower on the page might affect donations, but yeah, anyone who's read the contest details (especially after the edits I've made) will know that three charities and three ChipIns are involved, and that while there is freedom to divvy out donations in any proportion desired, there is incentive to support them all. Like you said, it also doesn't explain donations coming to a halt.
We need promotion! We need publicity!
- October 10, 2012 at 12:16 AM
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The glamorous look of the mid-1930s threads its way through dual love stories in W.E.
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Win Tickets to W.E. at the London Film Festival
Win a pair of tickets to see Madonna's controversial costume fest W.E. at The London Film Festival on 23rd October.
Film Review: Knight and Day
Once you cotton onto the fact you're watching 'Carry on Bourne', you might even enjoy it.
Tom Ford to Direct 2nd Film. No Details Whatsoever
Fashion designer Tom Ford will make another movie, but nobody yet knows what it is yet.


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YOHJI YAMAMOTO MEN'S AW2013/2014 BEHIND-THE-SCENES BY Elise Toïdé
/ YOHJI YAMAMOTO AW2013/2014 men's show photographed by Elise Toïdé. during PARIS FASHION WEEK.
Toïdé, who is now based in Paris after studying Documentary photography at the International Center of Photography in Manhattan, has had work exhibited in galleries in the US and Europe. In 2010, Toïdé collaborated with SOME/THINGS MAGAZINE AGENCY, before working with YOHJI YAMAMOTO and David Lynch's club, SILENCIO. She is represented by Andrea Bier in Austria. For more, visit elisetoide.wordpress.com
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John Graves Simcoe 1752-1806
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Simcoe was born in Northamptonshire and educated at Oxford. He joined the British army in 1771, and from 1777-81 commanded the Queen's Rangers, a Loyalist corps in America. After the Loyalist influx had led to the creation of a separate province of Upper Canada in 1791, Simcoe was named its first lieutenant-governor. During his five years of office the province's basically British and monarchical character and institutions took shape. After he left Canada in 1796 he held a succession of military and colonial offices, and died in Exeter shortly after being appointed Commander-in-chief for India.
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We all know that long-term care is an important issue, even though we may not want to talk about it. In reality, many of us will need some form of long-term care. While the need for long-term care is a normal part of aging, the majority of us do not plan adequately for this need or the costs.
People have greater independence, peace of mind, and control over their care choices when they take the time to learn and think about long-term care well before they may need it. Not only is long-term care about finances, it is about family relationships, housing and meeting your health and personal needs. Many elderly individuals believe their long-term costs will be covered by Medicare, but Medicare does not cover most long-term care.
To help individuals properly plan for their future, South Dakota is pleased to offer the Long-Term Care Partnership Program. By working together, this public-private partnership will offer individuals quality, affordable long-term care insurance and a way to receive needed care without depleting all their assets.
To learn more about the Long-Term Care Partnership Program in South Dakota, please check out the information available on this website.
Thinking about care choices before you need them gives you more options and more time to choose what is right for you and your family. I encourage you to take an active part in learning as much as you can about the Long-Term Care Partnership Program and decide if it is right for you.
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BarrelHouse Brewing Co. opens Saturday in Paso Robles
BarrelHouse Brewing Co. in Paso Robles will open Saturday with four of its own brews, a 17-barrel brew house, a bottling operation and a half-acre outdoor beer garden.
The brewery at 3055 Limestone Way, not far off Highway 101, is joining a growing list of at least a dozen craft breweries in San Luis Obispo County. What sets it apart from nearly all but Firestone Walker Brewing Co. in Paso Robles and Tap It Brewing in San Luis Obispo is its ambitious brewing and distribution goals.
The BarrelHouse facility has the capacity to brew 10,000 barrels a year — which is more than most craft brewers in the county — and it features a bottling system that can fill 22-ounce bottles as well as produce six packs of 12-ounce bottles. It also will distribute in kegs.
Behind the project is a trio of home brewers, longtime friends and Central Valley natives wanting to make a living brewing beer and to tap into Paso Robles' draw as a centralized location.
"We are definitely all in" with the endeavor, said Jason Carvalho, co-founder, president and lead brewer. "It's been full speed ahead."
Carvalho aims to introduce a new style of beer made in small batches every few weeks, and Barrelhouse will serve only its own beers on the 20 taps in the bar at the Limestone Way facility.
"We're also going to be doing a lot of distribution," said Carvalho, a 2002 Cal Poly graduate. "We're going to be out there in a lot of different packages offering a lot of varieties."
Rounding out the team is Kevin Nickell, co-founder and vice president, and Chris Vaughn, director of marketing and distribution.
The idea for BarrelHouse was born during homebrew sessions in Carvalho's garage in Orcutt, and the search for supplies and a location began more than a year ago. Carvalho found 15-year-old "turnkey brewery equipment" in Toronto and shipped it to Paso Robles. After that, work got started on turning the 15,000-square-foot building into a brewery.
Carvalho and Nickell, who lives in Hanford, also own a construction business in the Central Valley, which gave them access to materials to pull off the extensive construction.
"We did everything ourselves," Carvalho said. "We designed the brewery. We did all the architecture. The layout. Everything. And we built out of salvaged material. We tried to create something different."
Old redwood from a barn they took down in Fresno was used for tables and trim. Bricks from a demolished home now adorn sections of the brewery's walls. A 1933 Dodge was salvaged and its flatbed turned into a stage for entertainment in the beer garden.
While food trucks will be welcome, BarrelHouse has no plans to offer its own food.
Carvalho would not disclose the amount invested in the project. The brewery has six employees and plans to hire three more.
The team hopes to outgrow the facility, which is leased, in five years; however, Carvalho said, the brewery won't leave the Central Coast.
Saturday's grand opening event runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.


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Did you know that there are no two butterflies that are exactly alike? Even if they look the same, there are still very small differences. To begin this lesson, we compared pictures of different butterflies, comparing how they are similar and how they are different. The question was posed: is one butterfly better or more special than the other because of the design on it's wings? How are you like these butterflies?
Pass out crayons and paper butterflies for students to decorate (link for butterfly template is at bottom of page). I encouraged them to be as unique are they are and add as many colors as they would like. I also showed them how to make the butterflies "fly" without leaving their hands, which the students LOVED! Make sure to allow time for students to share their artwork at the end of the lesson!
There is also a really cute poem that goes along with this lesson. This is a great way of getting the students to come back together after having a few minutes to color their butterflies. I changed it up just a bit to make it fit with a tune to a popular song- I'm a Little Teapot. (This is NOT my original poem, but I can not recall who to give credit to!
I am very special I am neat (hug self)
From the top of my head to the bottom of my feet (hands on head, hands on feet)
We are all unique and that's okay (palms up, sweeping from left to right to "include class")
We're all like the butterflies (make butterfly out of hands, or make paper butterfly "fly")


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SN1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud
Glittering stars and wisps of gas create a breathtaking backdrop for the self-destruction of a massive star, called supernova 1987A, in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a nearby galaxy. Astronomers in the Southern Hemisphere witnessed the brilliant explosion of this star on Feb. 23, 1987.
Shown in this Hubble telescope image, the supernova remnant, surrounded by inner and outer rings of material, is set in a forest of ethereal, diffuse clouds of gas.
Supernova 1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud
The Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/STScI/NASA)


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An experienced personal trainer, Alex Garbiso has owned and operated Mile High Nutrition and Fitness since 2015. When he is not training with clients, Alex Garbiso enjoys researching real estate and intends to expand this interest into a career.
To be successful in real estate, it is essential to understand what it takes to sell a house. Below are a few tips homeowners and realtors should consider when putting a home on the market.
Often, homeowners seeking to sell their property can expedite the process by pricing the home correctly from the outset. Many sellers price their homes too high at first, with the assumption that they can always lower it later. However, most activity happens in the first few weeks the house is on the market. Sellers can draw potential buyers in during this peak time by listing on the low end, as many passionate buyers will still bid high to secure the property.
Sellers also need to make the property visually appealing to those buyers, and this requires neutralizing the décor. Buyers want to envision themselves in a home, and sellers can help them do so by removing family photos and children's artwork in favor of more generic colors and accents. This neutral look should be present at all times, if possible, as walk-throughs can happen at any time.
For this same reason, sellers should be sure that the home always looks presentable and in good repair. This may mean replacing certain appliances or features, particularly in the kitchen, as buyers tend to spend the most time thinking about that part of the house. Buyers need not upgrade to excess, as this can cost more than it will return, but the updating of a few prominent features can go a long way toward increasing the home's appeal.