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While skiing draws up to 1,500 daily visitors to Ski Dubai, the Middle East's only indoor snow resort, it has more to offer than just that. The centre, which is covered with real snow all year round, covers 22,500sqm – the size of three football fields – and is 25 storeys high. Along with its alpine-style restaurants and temperatures hovering around minus 1°C, you could almost kid yourself you're in the alps. Snow Park is a 3,000sqm snow-covered cavern within the centre. Grab a pal and make a beeline for its toboggan hill – where you can shoot down its twin track on a lightweight sledge.
Alternatively, roll down the hill in a giant zorb ball, even jumping a 10ft ramp. The centre has five ski runs which vary in height, gradient, length and difficulty, so all levels are catered for. Beginners can take lessons, while experienced skiers and snowboarders can practise moves on the centre's longest run, which stretches 400m and falls over 60m – or why not show off on jumps and rails in the freestyle zone? You can attempt the world's first indoor black run, too. If that sounds too tame, ride the snow bullet, the world's first indoor sub-zero zip line. Your heart is bound to pound as you whizz along the 150m line, 16m above the slopes. All skiing and snowboarding equipment except for hats and gloves is included in the ticket price. Skiing and snowboarding lesson Dhs170 kids, Dhs200 adults; power pass Dhs300 includes zipline, zorbing, chair lift and big slides; tobogganing extra.
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Los Angeles - The Missing is to return for a second series.The BBC drama has been a big success with viewers, attracting an audience of eight million people, and following the gripping finale to the first series, in which the mystery of who abducted Oliver Hughes was revealed, fans will already be looking forward to what the next season has in store.A message at the end of the finale said: "To lose somebody can destroy a person. But to find them again, when so much has passed. Well. Sometimes, that can be worse."Meanwhile, the writers of the show, brothers Jack and Harry Williams, have revealed they're looking forward to delivering something that's even more ''ambitious'' with the new series.Here is a little taste of the show:They said: "We always knew the story of Oliver Hughes would have an ending. But in writing the first series we found there were many themes and issues we didn't have the chance to explore."The response to the show has been fantastic, and we're thrilled to be telling a brand new story which we hope will surprise and intrigue and tell an even bigger tale on an even more ambitious canvas."Jack Williams added: ''All we can say is that this series will have closure. We don't want people to leave feeling frustrated."You feel a responsibility. I hope people do enjoy the ending. I think it's very true to the very first hour that you see.'James Nesbitt starred as Oliver's dad Tony Hughes in the first series, however the second season will be led by different characters and will also be set in a new location.It's not confirmed yet whether the 49-year-old actor will return for the new series, which will focus on the disappearance of an adult rather than a child.
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Former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) president Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) has proposed two new laws to help get Nigeria out of recession.
He urged President Muhammadu Buhari to forward to the National Assembly a Reinvestment and Recovery Bill and an Emergency Economic Stabilisation Bill.
According to him, the bills would help stimulate the economy and bailout the ailing financial system when passed into law and implemented.
He further urged the Federal Government to do an inventory of its financial requirements to determine what it needs and where to put the money.
In a statement, Agbakoba said: "I have followed with interest the debate on the propriety or otherwise of Federal Governments proposed sale of national assets to deal with the recession. I will not make any comment on the propriety of the proposed sale.
"However, I am of the view that the Federal Government needs to do two things: first, an inventory of financial requirements – how much money do we need? Second, an inventory of need – Where do we put the money? Findings from these inventories will provide a guide for government.
"I will also recommend President Obama's approach to the American Recession. President Buhari should propose to the National Assembly a Reinvestment and Recovery Bill and an Emergency Economic Stabilisation Bill to stimulate the economy and bailout the ailing financial system."


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Where do I even begin? This 2018 season has been one of my favorites EVER. I took on less weddings meaning I can enjoy the ones I do have that much more plus I have a life! It's been so so good and I finally got this blog post ready. All I can say is Liz's smile and laugh all day long made my cheeks hurt from smiling. This wedding was a long time coming and it could not have been more perfect. I absolutely LOVE working at a new venue, it really inspires me! The FIelds Reserve is gorgeous and I hope I return VERY soon! Perfect backdrop for this summer wedding full of smiles, lots of friends, and a little sparkle! Enjoy! Vendor list at bottom.
Venue: The FIelds Reserve
Dress designer/ Store: Veras Bridal
Hair/ Make-up: Alan Koa Salon
Bridesmaids Dresses: Vera's bridal, Macy's, and Bella Bridesmaids
Caterer: El Durado Catering
Invitations: The Minted
Florist: KP Designs
Entertainment: C'est La Vie Entertainment
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Step out in style this winter – these boots will look terrific under trousers or with warm tights and a skirt. The uppers are leather and, for extra comfort, they have a leather lining, arch support and fully-adjustable touch fasteners. The wide opening makes it easy to slip them on and off and the tough rubber heel and sole are slip resistant. You even have a choice of four fabulous colours – moss, grey, red and black.
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A visionary architect and strategist who combines a unique understanding of urban places with a Midwest sensibility
Dan's passion for helping people design and plan better communities began with his small-town upbringing in Columbus, Nebraska, which inspired a lifelong interest in studying American towns and how they work best. He is the driving force behind the movement for "Missing Middle Housing," a term he coined in 2010, which has been covered by The Washington Post, Professional Builder, NextCity, On Common Ground (National Association of Realtors), Planetizen and AARP.
Dan has a deep understanding of the collaborative process that goes into designing and building communities and towns, and has a long track record of successful partnerships on projects ranging from small infill to large master plans. He is particularly focused on developing housing that meets the needs of a changing demographic audience and allowing builders and developers to target their projects for the widest possible range of buyers.
In addition, as an international expert in Form-Based Coding, Dan is a sought-after partner in bringing place-based thinking to zoning. He is a founding board member of the Form-Based Codes Institute and co-author of the seminal book: Form Based Codes: A Guide for Planners, Urban Designers, Municipalities, and Developers.
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- The Art of Designing a Two- to Five-Acre Missing Middle Site Plan
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July 5, 2016 7:27 P.M. (Updated: July 5, 2016 9:06 P.M.)
A screenshot of a video reportedly showing the moment when Sarah Tarayra was killed by Israeli forces in Hebron on July 1, 2016. (Credit: B'Tselem)
BETHLEHEM (Ma'an) -- Eyewitness testimony and video footage have cast doubts on the Israeli narrative surrounding the death of a Palestinian woman on Friday in the southern occupied West Bank city of Hebron, Israeli human rights group B'Tselem reported on Tuesday.
On July 1, Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian woman,
identified as 27-year-old Sarah Tarayra
, after she allegedly attempted to carry out a stabbing attack against border police officers near the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron's Old City.
According to B'Tselem, Israeli police stated that Tarayra was taken to a small room at a Hebron checkpoint because she "appeared suspect," only to unsuccessfully attempt to stab a policewoman, at which point the police said another officer "responded quickly and carried out a precise and targeted shooting towards the terrorist until she was neutralized."
However, B'Tselem said in a statement that an account by a Palestinian bystander present on the scene that day who filmed part of the encounter contradicted official police reports that Tarayra -- whom was identified by the NGO as Sarah Hajuj -- represented an imminent threat when she was killed by Israeli border police officers.
B'Tselem claimed that the information it had received indicated "that the Border Police officers could almost certainly have stopped Hajuj with non-lethal means, thereby rendering the shooting unjustified."
According to the witness, a scuffle was heard coming from the room in which Tarayra was being held, after which two Israeli officers were seen exiting while coughing and covering their faces with their hands. The witness added that the second police officer to exit the room was holding pepper spray in her hand, as B'Tselem said that photographs of Tarayra's body showed "remnants of pepper spray" on her face.
A video shot by the eyewitness from that moment on showed at least six Israeli officers standing outside of the open room when they started running away from the door for a reason left unclear in the footage, and fired at least four shots.
"At that stage, police officers had already sprayed her face with pepper spray, a substance that usually has a highly debilitating effect on people, Therefore, the argument that shooting to kill was necessary and the only way of stopping Hajuj under those circumstances is untenable," B'Tselem wrote.
"There was clearly no justification for excessive gunfire when Hajuj no longer posed a threat, carrying it out just with a view of killing her."
B'Tselem denounced what a number of groups have termed a "shoot to kill" policy by Israeli forces, which has led to the
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of a number of Palestinians despite circumstances in which they could have been apprehended without the use of lethal force.
"This open-fire policy has been broadly backed by senior politicians and high-ranking military commanders, granting immunity to individuals implementing it. It is these leading figures who bear the moral and legal liability for the death of Palestinians in such circumstances," B'Tselem stated.
More than 220 Palestinians have been killed by Israelis and some 32 Israelis have been killed by Palestinians since a wave of unrest first swept across the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel in October.
The majority of Palestinians allegedly carrying out attacks have been shot dead on site, but investigations by rights groups have reported that a number of Palestinians killed did not pose sufficient threat for the use of lethal force at the time of their death.
The Hebron area in particular grew as the epicenter of upheaval. The checkpoint near the Ibrahimi Mosque, where Friday's incident took place, is located in Hebron's Old City, parts of which had been designated as a "closed military zone" by the Israeli army since November amid dozens of cases in which more than 40 Palestinians were killed.
Palestinian residents of the Tel Rumeida area were forced to register under a number system in order to enter or exit the neighborhood, and locals have reported heavier restrictions imposed by the army that B'Tselem has referred to as "draconian measures."
While the closed military zone status was lifted mid-May following a period of relative calm, severe restrictions on movement for Palestinians in Hebron remain, particularly in the area designated as H2 -- under full Israeli military control -- which encompasses the Ibrahimi Mosque and much of the Old City.
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August School Age/Pre-Teen gathering. Sun.,August 20, 2017
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"I am grateful for all of my problems. After each one was overcome, I became stronger and more able to meet those that were still to come. I grew in all my difficulties." ~ J.C. Penney
Some nights when I put my six-year-old daughter to bed, I ask her to say her "Thank yous"–what good things happened today for which she is thankful. Yet, it dawned on me as we are getting closer to Thanksgiving, why am I not doing this myself every night?
Gratitude is feeling thankful appreciation for what we for people, events or things in their lives. Gratitude is also feeling thankful about ourselves. Just google the word and you will find so many studies indicating the importance of gratitude.
Gratitude makes us:
- feel more energy
- more optimistic
- more connected to our world
- more connected and appreciative of ourselves (despite pain or illness)
- it strengthens relationships
- and it makes us healthier
Looking at the list, I realize I need this! Especially considering chronic pain can make me feel disheartened sometimes. So I tried to start a gratitude journal every night before I went to sleep. But I am so exhausted by the time I go to bed that thinking of one more thing to do, even if for only two minutes, exhausted me even more or I just completely forgot. So I tried something new–A Gratitude App. There are tons out there, and with a reminder timer!
Making Thankfulness Fun through Togetherness
I downloaded the app, Grateful: A Gratitude Journal, and set 2 timers for breakfast and dinner with my daughter. She and I spent a week taking turns writing down answering prompts from the app or creating our own questions, taking pictures, and sharing. As the week progressed, I realized I wasfeeling happier, more energy, and our morning list stuck in my mind throughout the day, making me feel a really good, and I was focusing on pain less. (Above, my daughter is grateful she lost her tooth and didn't end up swallowing it while sleeping.)
There are so many things to be grateful for it overwhelms me with a sense of exhiliaration: my one and only amazing child, my entire family, my neighbors who have become good friends, the sun rising this morning, the food I have to eat, the bed and covers that keep me comfortable and warm, the clothes that protect me. And the more I think of what I am thankful for, the longer my list of gratitude becomes, and then I think my life is better than I realize. I am fortunate.
How about you? What are you thankful for?
- What made us smile today?
- What about ourselves are we grateful?
- What are we looking forward to?
- What are we grateful for that we were able to give to others – how did we make someone happy?
- What did we do to make ourselves happy?
Let us be grateful for what we are able to give to others,
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My Amazing Life
I have a TBI, my brain was smashed up knocked around, blood filled all the liquid which surrounds the delicate membrane oxygen was then prevented to entwine and bring life to this most important organ. I counted eleven other damaged parts in my body which suffered that traumatic blow. Both ankles, both knees my Pelvis right shoulder my wrist, my forearm, lungs, neck, back. My skull (which split from my nose to my neck and had a hole in it the size of an orange). My heart stopped beating countless times. Oh and not forgetting that my taste and smell have too been taken from me so how then do I say 'my amazing life'?
Well easy-LIFE itself. I am alive I get to lay down next to the most amazing woman every evening, wake up each morning and have the privilege to live another day.
I have given three motivational speeches, I have run the New York Marathon, written a book and currently on the ninth. I have had a helicopter trip of a life time over the greenest canyon in the world, okay I never got to sit at a window seat and actually peer through the window but still been there, done that.
The four parts of my life in the above paragraph are amazing but to me that is not the best part. I now get to help another disabled man complete the New York Marathon with my coach Denis Tabakin (who himself is a legend). There are also two days in the week which bring so very much to me. Bio Kinetics with Justin Jefferies who himself has worked on Joost and Madiba and my day at Headway where I get to spend time with other humans that have a super power. The people at Headway have themselves fallen hard but they too have stood up and gotten to live another day. All these ordinary people are stronger than most other people I know they bring so many great parts out in me I am truly in awe how they continue to live by beating the odds. They are amazing and they allow me to enjoy every single moment I am alive.


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Why have not our legislators spoken out at least or better done something to stop the new regulation that forbids the use of coal to power our electric power plants? In Tucson we have an electric power plant that runs on coal,and produces electricity without hampering our atmosphere. There is no visible smoke.
When coal power plants stop producing electric for our nation is estimated that electric bills will go up 8 times more than current cost. Many of us on limited incomes will not be able to afford this increase! We will not be able to afford heat in the winter, nor cooling in the summer.
Even the GM "Volt" will not be affordabley be driven. It will cost more to produce the electric to charge the batteries than it will to buy a gallon of gas! This will invalidate all the stimulous money that has been poured into General Motors to create this new "Wonder car."
This is an absolutely, totally, unnecessary restriction on our electric producing plants. It will destroy the coal industry. We have tons of coal that will last us for hundreds of years. Why throw it away? This regulation will also cost us thousands of jobs directly and indirectly many more thousands of jobs. Our nation is in no way ready to make this step. It is a foolhardy regulation foisted upon us by the Democratic hierarchy and "His Lordship" Barack Obama.
It is time now to speak out against this regulation and bring a stop to it. We do not want to wait till we are up against the deadline to cry out against this rule that is designed to hurt our nation, its people and cripple our National Security. We have to do something, and begin doing it now. Let us think ahead, let us plan ahead and bring a halt to this foolish regulation placed upon us and our power plants by the Obama administration.
Raise your voice, contact your legislators, both state and national and bring a complaint regarding this regulation. If we do not do this it will cause greater problems in the job losses and bring about another double dip recession. Let us save our nation from such a catastrophe. We need to allow the coal companies to produce coal and our electric companies to produce electricity by using that coal. It is a very low-cost fuel and low impact on our environment.
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I have to say it doesn't take nearly as much as I expected. It's a nice change, although slightly different from Kratom.. but in a good way
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Really works, I love it!
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About Akuamma Powder
Akuamma seeds (also called by the formal plant name, Picralima Nitida) have been used as a natural option for relieving discomfort and remedying a variety of ailments for many generations. Native to western African nations such as Ghana, Cte d'Ivoire, Congo, Zaire and Cameroon, Akuamma seeds impact the mu opioid receptors in the brain, making them effective for those who are seeking a natural alternative.
The seeds are harvested from the Akuamma tree, which is fairly short and dense, making it more similar to a shrub than a tree. The fruit is cut open and the seeds are extracted by hand. They are traditionally sun-dried.
Akuamma seeds, which are sometimes called vincamajoridine, contain several powerful alkaloids, including akuammine, akuammidine, akuammicine, akuammigine, pseudo-akuammigine and pericine, amongst others. The primary alkaloid, akuammine, has a chemical structure that is very similar to mitragynine, one of the primary alkaloids contained within kratom.
If you prefer we do also carry Whole Akuamma Seeds.
The US FDA has not approved this herb to be sold for internal use. Sold for external use only.
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Akuamma seeds' effects are described as opiate-like in nature, providing discomfort relief, relaxation and promoting sleep.
The appropriate akuamma dosage will vary depending upon your pain level and tolerance level. The typical amount averages between 4 to 8 grams.
The powder can then be placed into a capsule as Akuamma seeds do have a very bitter taste, so most prefer this method to avoid experiencing the bitterness.


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A Few Birthday Cards
Spellbinders dies were used to provide interest to all three, and the shape of the first card was even created with a Grand Large Labels Nestabilities die. On this first card, I used the Stamping Bella Uptown Girl stamp "Posh Has A Present" for the focal image on the front and the Lili of the Valley stamp "New Hat" inside the card. Image coloring was done with Copic markers while Ranger Distress Inks were used to create the background color for these images.
Next Up is Lili of the Valley stamp "Cake Glorious Cake," and the Copic Markers used to color it make it all the more glorious, don't you think?
Last but not least, we have Lili of the Valley stamp "If Friends Were Flowers" which was colored with - you guessed it - Copic markers! Inside, I stamped the message on patterned paper that provided its own focal images - no need to color here folks! Gotta love quick and easy, right?
These fun modern day lady stamps by Stamping Bella were colored with Copic® Markers. I added a little spice with printed papers and some die-cutting with Spellbinders® dies.
For this elegant card and bookmark, the focal images were cut from Graphic 45 A Ladies Diary patterned paper, with the addition of matching A Ladies Diary stickers and die-cut images - no stamping or coloring required, and yet the results are still quite stunning--and no one but you needs to know you didn't spend HOURS on the design!
Copic® markers, Spellbinders dies, and Stamps By Judith - what could be more fun for a birthday card?
Tropical Retirement Card
Here is a fun retirement card using a couple of Spellbinders dies and Copic Markers. The inside flamingo image from Whipper Snapper Designs is one cool dude!
Flower Birthday
Flowers and butterflies: What could be more simple or go together better? Coloring was kept to a minimum, just a couple of Copic markers and distress inks--a quick and easy card that still looks great!
Hello Cupcake
The Lili of the Valley stamp, Hello Cupcake, was used as the focal point of this fun birthday card. Inside is just a simple stamped message.
You Take The Cake
Turtles are always fun--especially when they are from Whipper Snapper Designs!
Birthday Lady Bug
This cute birthday lady bug is another stamp from Whipper Snapper Designs.
Happy Valentine's Day
The flamingo and toucan stamps are from Whipper Snapper Designs while the little girl with flower is Lili of the Valley Stamp Company. All sentiments were generated on a computer.
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The Skinny on Wagering Requirements
Perhaps the most detrimental aspect of a casino bonus, the wagering requirement is often so restrictive that only serious players receive any of their winnings. A multiplier is used to set up the wagering or playthrough requirement, and this number varies from one bonus to the next. If a wagering multiplier of 20x is in place, the player must wager 20 times the total of his deposit plus the bonus amount before earned winnings can be withdrawn. For example, if the total of the deposit and match bonus is $400, then the player must wager a total of 20 times $400 or $8,000. Players typically need to continue wagering until they have won more than the bonus amount.
This situation cannot be blamed entirely on the casinos either. Anti-laundering laws are in place that restrict a player's actions regarding making a deposit and withdrawing funds without ever placing a bet. Once you understand the nature of wagering requirements, you are in a better position to pick your match bonus selectively in a way that promotes your opportunity to claim any winnings you achieve.


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Every other Monday night, I host a
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group at my home. We experiment with different products, techniques and surfaces each time. This was my playtime with
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Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2
You can open the Remote Desktops snap-in from the Start menu or by using the Microsoft Management Console (MMC).
Any user account can be used to complete the procedures in this topic.
To open Remote Desktops from the Start menu
- Click Start, point to Administrative Tools, point to Remote Desktop Services, and then click Remote Desktops.
To open Remote Desktops from the MMC
Click Start, type mmc and then press ENTER.
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Leading pharmaceutical company invests in seven-figure state-of-the-art facility
Huddersfield, October 9, 2019 – Huddersfield pharmaceutical company Thornton & Ross is expanding, with a new seven-figure state-of-the-art facility due to open at the beginning of January.
The technologically advanced 600 sqm bottling and filling line will be incorporated within the existing Thornton & Ross warehouse, in order to preserve the highest standards of hygiene.
The move is part of ambitious growth plans by Thornton & Ross – Huddersfield's largest employer – and represents the most significant investments Thornton & Ross parent company, STADA, has made in the UK. Forty permanent jobs will be created at the site.
The process design and engineering work will be implemented by Haden Freeman, a process engineering consultancy headquartered in Denton.
Following a recommendation, Haden Freeman conducted an initial site visit and carried out checks for potential hazards before drawing up a detailed strategy for the new facility. A project manager was appointed along with site and office teams to ensure all work complied with Haden Freeman's ISO:9001 2015 certified quality standards.
The building and civil engineering works will be completed by Hawkins Construction (Northern) Ltd, which is a well-established construction company specialising in this type of installation within a hygienic environment.
Hawkins Construction (Northern) Limited aims to deliver the new facility with minimal impact and without significant downtime on existing filling lines. Hawkins Construction and Haden Freeman already have an excellent working relationship, having recently worked together on number of challenging but successful projects within the manufacturing sector.
The scheme is expected to take 22 weeks to complete, with a completion date of January 1st 2020. Work will involve demolition and alterations to structures around existing production lines, structural steelwork and gantries, internal hygiene standard fire walls, walk on ceiling, Electrical & Mechanical design and installation, hygiene doors, stainless steel kerbs and specialist anti-dissipative hygienic flooring.
Mark Kirkup, Thornton & Ross Vice-President of UK Operations, said the new facility was essential in enabling the company to expand: "This facility represents the largest single investment that our parent company, the STADA Group, has made at our UK site and underlines the success of Thornton & Ross as a company.
"It will form an integral part of our plans to expand, which include the creation of 40 new permanent positions across the company.
"We selected our partners on this project for their technical capabilities and experience of working in similar environments. Despite the short timeframe for completion, we are extremely pleased with how the project is progressing and look forward to seeing the new bottling line in action."
Shaun Sykes, Managing Director at Hawkins Construction, added: "Hawkins Construction are extremely proud to be involved with this project and look forward to working closely with Thornton & Ross and building our relationship with the project team involved. Our teams will ensure all work complies with our ISO:9001 2015 certified quality standards."
Thornton & Ross develops, manufactures and supplies a wide range of branded over-the-counter medicines, dermatological solutions and other healthcare and hygiene products including Zoflora®, Hedrin® and Setlers®. It is part of the German-based STADA Group.
At the site of the new bottling facility are, from left: Paul Ward, project manager, Thornton & Ross; Roger Scarlett-Smith, Vice-President of UK Operations, Thornton & Ross; Shaun Sykes, Managing Director, Hawkins Construction; and Robert Warlow, Project Manager, Haden Freeman.
Thornton & Ross triumphant in industry awards
Huddersfield, October 4, 2019 – Huddersfield-based pharmaceutical company Thornton & Ross has received national recognition for six of its products at the national 2019 'Most Valuable Product' (MVP) Awards in pharmacy.
The firm's Nizoral® Anti-Dandruff Shampoo was voted winner in the Hair and Scalp Care category, while five other products were highly commended in their categories:
|Child Health
|Care® Virasoothe
|Cold & Cough
|Covonia® Chesty Cough Mixture
|Cold & Cough
|Covonia Dry & Tickly Cough
|Infant Gastrointestinal
|Care Co Lactase Drops
|Sexual Health
|KY Jelly®
The awards are split into 28 categories covering a range of common conditions and health-related issues that consumers rely on pharmacy help and advice with.
The shortlist was chosen by an 18-strong expert panel including retail buyers and community pharmacists from across the UK from pharmacy brands including Boots, Tesco and Lloyds Pharmacy. Voting on all shortlisted products was opened out to all pharmacy staff in the UK, with thousands casting their votes.
Thornton & Ross now has the chance to secure the Overall MVP Award, which will be chosen by industry professionals attending The Pharmacy Show in October.
The overall winner will be revealed at The MVP 2019 Celebratory Lunch on 1 November in London. A cross functional team of 10 will be attending from Thornton & Ross.
Speaking about the awards success, head and executive vice-president of Thornton & Ross Roger Scarlett-Smith said: "We are thrilled with Thornton & Ross's success at the MVP awards, particularly as this is the first year that we have submitted entries. To be recognized across six different categories, with a clear win for Nizoral, is a fantastic achievement and underlines our commitment to delivering the best quality products to our customers."
Thornton & Ross develops, manufactures and supplies a wide range of branded over-the-counter medicines, dermatological solutions and other healthcare and hygiene products including Zoflora®, Hedrin® and Setlers®. It is part of the German-based STADA Group.
The business recently announced a recruitment drive to fill 40 positions it has created at its Linthwaite production site as it continues to expand.
Scarlett-Smith adds: "We have ambitious plans to strengthen our foothold across the UK pharmaceutical industry and in the first half of this year, we gained broad based growth across the range, from our Natures Aid® natural supplements, to Zoflora® in home hygiene, and to our prescription therapies for dermatology and myeloma. We recently closed our deal with GSK to acquire some well-known brands including Oilatum® and Savlon® skin care brands. These sales will add to growth in the second half of 2019."
|Clockwise From bottom-left: Kelly Auty (Covonia), Anna Flowers (sales), Hannah Rice (sales), Jack Dearden (Care), Phoebe Buckley (KY Jelly and Nizoral), Amy Barker (Metanium and Tixylix)
Thornton & Ross launches alternative, cost-effective treatment for osteoporosis in UK
Huddersfield, September 10, 2019 – West Yorkshire-based pharmaceutical company Thornton & Ross (T&R) is launching an alternative, cost-effective treatment for osteoporosis.
Movymia® teriparatide was launched at the end of August, when the patent for Forsteo® teriparatide – the only approved osteoanabolic therapy for osteoporosis in the UK – expired.
Movymia® will offer the NHS a teriparatide which has been evaluated by the European Medicines Agency and deemed to be similar to Forsteo® teriparatide but at a more a cost-effective list price .
The product is injected using a refillable, multi-dose injection device called a Movymia® Pen, which is used for the entire treatment period – allowing the NHS to remain environmentally friendly.
Movymia® is the first of a significant pipeline of biosimilar products due to be launched by T&R and underlines the company's commitment to providing the NHS with cost-effective treatment options. It complements T&R's extensive bone health portfolio, which includes Fultium® D3, Accrete® D3 and Binosto®.
Roger Scarlett-Smith, T&R's Executive Vice President UK, said: "The launch of Movymia® is an important expansion of the STADA group's biosimilar portfolio in the UK, and is a sign of our ongoing commitment to improving treatment options for people living with osteoporosis."
Alison Doyle, Head of Clinical and Operations at the Royal Osteoporosis Society, added: "We are delighted that teriparatide – an effective anabolic treatment for osteoporosis – is now available as a biosimilar following the expiration of the Forsteo® patent.
"This once expensive medication was rationed by NICE guidance until last year, when NHS England announced the treatment would be available to men as well as women. While we are aware that some men still struggle to get access to Teriparatide, the availability of biosimilars should drive down the cost of treatment and make it available to more people with osteoporosis.
"Improved choice in the current offering of clinically effective treatments for osteoporosis is welcome news for healthcare professionals and people with osteoporosis alike.
A biosimilar is a pharmaceutical product manufactured by using biotechnology with a protein as active ingredient developed with the aim of being comparable to an existing biological pharmaceutical product (the "reference pharmaceutical product"). There are no significant differences in quality, safety and effectiveness between biosimilars and reference pharmaceutical products.
Thornton & Ross to acquire established GSK Consumer Health brands
Huddersfield, June 07, 2019 – Thornton & Ross has expanded its Consumer Health business with a contract to acquire four UK skin care brands, as well as a paediatric cough remedy, from GlaxoSmithKline. Completion of the deal is expected to occur by August 2019.
The brands being acquired from GSK, all of which have the opportunity for revitalisation and accelerated growth, are: Oilatum, an emollient brand currently focused in the paediatric market; heritage antiseptic brand Savlon, which has been a medicine cabinet essential for generations; Eurax, a topical itch relief cream; Polytar, a coal-tar based dandruff shampoo that is a medical treatment for scalp conditions including psoriasis; and Tixylix, a range of paediatric cough liquids.
Head and Executive Vice President of Thornton & Ross, Roger Scarlett-Smith says: "These acquisitions demonstrate our ambition to be the leading company in Consumer Health. Our existing expertise in skincare and cough remedies puts us in a strong position to support and grow these acquisitions. We look forward to giving these brands a new home and a bright future."
Peter Goldschmidt to succeed Claudio Albrecht as STADA's CEO
Bad Vilbel, September 3, 2018 – Peter Goldschmidt (53) succeeded Claudio Albrecht as the Chief Executive Officer of STADA Arzneimittel AG ('STADA' or 'the Group') with effect from September 1, 2018. Goldschmidt is an experienced generics manager and OTC expert who was most recently President of SANDOZ US, the global generics division of Novartis, and Head of North America. Goldschmidt will be focused on continuing STADA's growth strategy that Albrecht successfully reinvigorated and advanced in 2017.
"Peter Goldschmidt is the right man that STADA needs in the driving seat going forward," said Chairman of the Supervisory Board Günter von Au. "With his three decades of experience, I am confident he will ensure that STADA successfully retains its strong competitive position," added von Au. He describes Goldschmidt as a "strong team player who has a long-term focus on building the portfolio and an excellent network in the pharmaceutical world".
Originally from Höxter in East Westphalia, Goldschmidt came to STADA from the Novartis Group, where he held various senior management positions in Europe, Asia, and the US over the past 28 years. In his past position as the President of Sandoz USA and the Head of North America, he rapidly expanded the company's generics and biosimilar business over the past five years to generate revenue in excess of USD 3 billion.
Previously, Peter Goldschmidt was also the Global Executive Member for Central and Eastern Europe for Sandoz, where he led Sandoz to a market leading position in generics and strongly grew its OTC business. He also held various senior leadership positions at Novartis Pharma in Asia and Europe during his career. "Naturally I have known STADA as a key player in the industry for many years, and I see enormous potential for the Group. Together with all employees we will strive to fully capitalise on the opportunities for growth," announced the new CEO.
Goldschmidt intends to use the next 100 days to intensively get to know the Group, its partners, and its customers, and will then discuss his strategic priorities with his team. "I look forward to working with the highly experienced team at STADA to continue the Group's long-term growth," said the new CEO. Goldschmidt also described the excitement of the work ahead as another reason for joining STADA. "I am in complete alignment with our majority owners, Cinven and Bain Capital, on their strategy for building a company with long-term growth potential. Using the financial resources at their disposal, our focus remains on continuing to market a competitive portfolio and working closely with our global network of strategic development and production partners."
Goldschmidt thanked Claudio Albrecht for the professional and amicable handover. Under the German government's "cooling-off" regulation of 2009, Albrecht will not be taking a seat on the STADA Group's Supervisory Board. "I am proud that, together with the high quality team at STADA and the Supervisory Board, we have successfully managed to turn STADA around, both in terms of business development and corporate governance and we will continue to focus on maintaining exemplary corporate governance standards and conduct. Naturally, I will continue to support the STADA Group and I wish Peter Goldschmidt and his team all the best," said the outgoing CEO.
"Claudio Albrecht and his team played a fundamental role in setting out the Group's strategy and initiating key process changes. We now have a great foundation that we can build on," concluded Goldschmidt.
Günter von Au added: "On behalf of the Board of Stada and our major shareholders, I would like to thank Claudio for his exceptional contribution to STADA. He has worked tirelessly to redefine STADA's growth strategy and to steer the Group towards its new path for success. We are very grateful for his dedication."
STADA's new CEO Peter Goldschmidt (left) thanked his predecessor Claudio Albrecht for the professional and friendly handover and got an initial overview of some of the company's best-selling products.
Ladival wins 'Best Beach Sun Protection 2017'
Thornton & Ross (T&R) are pleased to announce that our Ladival Sun Protection Lotion SPF30 has won the 'Best Beach Sun Protection' in this year's Best Beauty by Stylist Awards 2017. Ladival SPF30 was selected as the winner of this award through advanced testing and being professionally evaluated by 50 beauty industry experts and 500 Stylist readers.
Out of the hundreds of products entered into the Stylist Best Beauty awards, Ladival SPF30 came out on top for sun protection, with readers and industry experts alike recognising its range of benefits of Ladival. Ladival was praised for "being brilliant for all skin types including sensitive", "the lack of perfume, preservatives and parabens" and "its protection against harmful infrared rays" as well as "offering broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays." Judges were also impressed by its non-greasy formula.
Stylist Beauty Council Reader Judge Isabel Sanchez said this about Ladival "I love the fact that Ladival has an advanced infrared-A protection system. Its application feels light for a lotion - it absorbs into my skin easily"
Leading pharmaceutical company invests in seven-figure state-of-the-art facility
Huddersfield pharmaceutical company Thornton & Ross is expanding, with a new seven-figure state-of-the-art facility due to open at the beginning of January.
Thornton & Ross triumphant in industry awards
Huddersfield-based pharmaceutical company Thornton & Ross has received national recognition for six of its products at the national 2019 'Most Valuable Product' (MVP) Awards in pharmacy.
Thornton & Ross launches alternative, cost-effective treatment for osteoporosis in UK
West Yorkshire-based pharmaceutical company Thornton & Ross (T&R) is launching an alternative, cost-effective treatment for osteoporosis.
Thornton & Ross to acquire established GSK Consumer Health brands
Thornton & Ross has expanded its Consumer Health business with a contract to acquire four UK skin care brands, as well as a paediatric cough remedy, from GlaxoSmithKline. Completion of the deal is expected to occur by August 2019.
Peter Goldschmidt to succeed Claudio Albrecht as STADA's CEO
STADA Arzneimittel AG Appoints Peter Goldschmidt as CEO to suceed Claudio Albrecht.
STADA acquires EMEA rights to global anti-dandruff brand Nizoral from Janssen Pharmaceutica
STADA Arzneimittel AG is further strengthening its position in branded over-the-counter healthcare products.
Ladival wins 'Best Beach Sun Protection 2017'
Thornton & Ross is pleased to announce that Ladival Sun Protection Lotion SPF30 has won the 'Best Beach Sun Protection' in this year's Best Beauty by Stylist Awards 2017.
Thornton & Ross Ltd signs licensing agreement with Futura Medical
Thornton & Ross is pleased to announce it has entered in to a long-term licensing agreement with Futura Medical.
Thornton & Ross Ltd acquires Natures Aid Ltd
Thornton & Ross Ltd is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Natures Aid business, a leading UK manufacturer and distributor of premium quality branded vitamins, minerals, food supplements and herbal products.
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January Civil War Auction!
Great selection of quality Civil War items from a local collector. Firearms, Swords and accoutrements. Don't miss this auction!
Location: 861 W. Bagley Rd., Berea, OH 44017
January Civil War Auction!
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A great selection of quality Civil War items from a local collector! Firearms, Edge Weapons and Accoutrements.
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Maybe you need some time off.
The benefit of taking a short break or a vacation is the subject of a study by University of Queensland tourism researcher Dr Jan Packer from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
"Previous studies have suggested that in the course of a working week, our capacity to continually focus our attention becomes depleted," Dr Packer said.
"This leads to a loss of concentration, errors in performance, irritability, and feelings of stress – we become mentally fatigued."
"These patterns have serious health implications, with long-term stress being linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, anxiety or even death."
Dr Packer said that although it was commonly believed that short breaks and vacations helped us recover from the stresses of daily life and work, very little academic research had been done to examine the restorative benefits of holidays.
"Both individuals and the tourist industry will benefit from this research," she says.
"It will demonstrate the need for people to take a break, and will suggest strategies that people can use to make sure they get the best possible results when they do get away."
Studies have shown that many Australian full-time workers work long hours, feel consistently time-pressured, and are too busy to take their recreation leave.
"My research is not seeking to find a cure for cancer," she said.
"The condition I am concerned about is more common than cancer, the cure is a lot easier to find and the medicine a lot easier to take."
Dr Packer's study proposal, Taking a break: the restorative benefits of short breaks and vacations, has earned her a UQ Foundation Research Excellence Award.
A video of Dr Packer's work can be found here.
Media: Bernadette Condren, 0413 881 597


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Crowning a True Winner
A football practice at South Callaway High School includes lots of hitting, motivational speeches, and one surprise you might overlook.
"It really doesn't get noticed that much. Unless she takes her helmet off you really don't know that," explained Head Coach Bill Frazee.
She uses a separate dressing room and wears a ponytail. Amanda Atterberry is a female on the football team, which hit the team hard at first.
"Probably just them being a little awkward around me. Some of them didn't like having a girl on the team so much but they got over it," she said.
Atterberry liked powder puff, so two years ago she decided to tackle the real thing.
"I talked about it with my mom and she thought it was a good idea. She wanted to play football when she was in high school," she added.
"We soon learned there was no reason to be concerned [with] male, female thing. She was going to be one of the team members," said Coach Frazee.
The senior defense back plays special teams and defensive back on the varsity squad. Amanda doesn't hide the fact she has a bite to match her bark.
"It's pretty funny once they find out that I'm a girl and you hear the other guys say 'you just got tackled by a girl' and they're like 'Whoa,'"
Captain Eric Frazee said, "I've never really heard of a girl playing on a high school football team. I thought it was neat she was passionate about it and she really felt like she could do something."
She earned the team's respect by taking on the tackling sled. The team showed their respect for her by helping to vote her homecoming queen.
"I think that was the way it was meant to be. Amanda is a great gal, she's a hard worker, she deserves that and she is cute as a bug, too," said Coach Frazee.
"You know the girl in football pads winning homecoming queen. I thought that was really great," added the team's captain.
Atterberry is a big motivator on the team and it's not her words, but her actions doing the talking.
"When you get a gal that can do what she does, that's motivation in itself," said Coach Frazee. "She now has proven that she can do the same things the guys can do."
"This is just something that I love doing. I just love football. I don't know. It's just something I've always wanted to do. It's like a dream come true that I get to play football," she said.
A crowning achievement for the toughest lady in town.
South Callaway fell to 0-6 with a loss against Westran on Friday night.


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The aim of the game is simple, move the cube to the end gem, but there is a twist… you won't be able to see the path you must take and you must make use of trial and error to reach the end, with some hints if you need.
Each time you go off the path you are reset to the start point, there will be a visual trail of the path you took so future attempts get easier as you are able to visualise the path again.
– Move the cube around using arrow buttons
– Reach the end gem and go to the next level
– Endless levels!
– Earn hints to help you along the way
How many can you do?
Download it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ragetap/id1306901855?ls=1&mt=8


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Bookworms should be flocking to Marketplace this weekend.
Fiction, non-fiction, childrens books, vintage books, magazines theyre all available for sale in front of the IGA Saturday and Sunday.
"Weve got more sellable books than ever before," says Jane Reid, one of the organizers of this weekends used book sale.
"We appreciate the response, its been fantastic. The amount of books weve collected is incredible."
And the beneficiaries will be students at Whistler secondary school and the future Spring Creek elementary school. Proceeds from the sale will go toward stocking the shelves of the school libraries.
Over the last month or so Whistler and Lower Mainland residents have donated "hundreds and hundreds" of books to the sale, including one Vancouver resident who dropped off 30 boxes of books.
Approximately 200 books have been deemed suitable for the Whistler secondary library and have been set aside for the school. Another 200-300 have been set aside for the Spring Creek school library.
But theres still a large selection of titles in virtually all genres, Reid says.
"Weve got lots of fiction, the fantasy type, but weve also got lots of book club-type fiction, the best sellers.
"Weve also got lots of non-fiction geography, biography, self-help you name it, weve got it."
Childrens board books, books for youths and some fairly old books which may be of interest to book collectors will be for sale.
There are also lots of magazines. Back issues of the popular fashion, fitness, gourmet and lifestyle titles are available, but there are also collections of astronomy-related magazines that a subscriber has donated, as well as some National Geographics from the 1970s.
"Weve really got lots of interesting stuff," says Reid.
The sale takes place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. Sales are by donation.
Reid says organizers hope to get all the books on display Saturday, but due to the volume of books there may be some that arent out on the tables until Sunday. The smart move for those who dont want to miss out would be to check out the sale both days.
Marketplace will be busy Sunday, as the Whistler secondary grads and Whistler firefighters will be washing cars between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Half the funds raised from the car wash will go toward this years graduation events, while the other half will go to the Rowland Childrens Trust on behalf of Whistler firefighters.


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Cockney Rejects Back On The Street
Published Feb 01, 2001Old time Oi boys are back about 20 years after they first started. And while the comeback trail may not work for punkers coming out of retirement, the Rejects are at least willing to make an effort to recapture their past glory. The liner notes by guitarist Mickey Geggus relate the tale of his nervousness leading up to their first rehearsal in two decades. Fortunately, things worked out well enough and this record is the result: 16 songs of rockin' punk with a sense of humour. They also do a so-so cover of the Kinks "Till the End of the Day." (Victory)


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About 5 years ago Tosca Reno came to Winnipeg to do a seminar on her amazing book called the " Eat Clean Diet" . My girlfriend and I basically worshiped her getting our books signed first in line. I took away a few really amazing snippets of advice from the seminar that she held, & one of them was adding pure unrefined natural sea salt to my water!….She referred to this water as making the water "wetter" so that your body could absorb it fully and to prevent it from going right through you! This totally clicked with me because I always used to find myself not drinking enough water and then around 4 PM chugging an entire 3 liters and running to the washroom all night. We want to avoid doing this for many reasons. We want our bodies to be hydrated all day long so our brains can think about the task at hand and so that our muscles can get us through our workouts with ease. After all we are made up almost entirely of water! ( 75 % )
Studies have shown that when dehydrated, cells are depleted of energy. As a result people tend to eat more when, in reality, the body is thirsty. Thus resulting in a weight gain of over 10 lbs a year! All very avoidable by skipping all the dehydrating beverages like too much coffee, pop, Gatorade (ew), fake no sugar added beverages etc.
If you drink coffee and alcohol (two vices I'm not giving up) you need to drink that much more water to remain hydrated; try upping your intake to 10 glasses a day. Also, if you make your water 'wetter' it will stay in your system.
I made "Spa Water" with the secret ingredient being pure Sea Salt!
Here's What To Do:
- Grab a huge pitcher & fill it up with water ( Mine was 2 L )
- Add 1 herb of your choice ( I chose Mint)
- Add 1 cucumber sliced
- Add 1 orange sliced
- Add 1 lemon Sliced
- Add 1 heaping Tsp of Pure Sea salt
Easy Right! Now go drink a huge glass of water!


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The younger, the better. Many pastors never really consider challenging young people to include "missionary" in their list of possible occupations. Then, almost as a surprise, they receive a pastoral reference form from a mission agency stating that they need your endorsement for young Joe Churchmember to become a missionary. Too little relationship, too late.
Some grew up in churches where it was the highest and best goal for young men to aspire to become pastor/preachers. Missionary aspirations were OK for those who couldn't reach that pastor/preacher rung in the spiritual vocational ladder. Alas, such thinking is shortsighted and prideful.
Holding up examples of good missionaries and biographies of good missionaries is a great start. Young people aspire to be like their heroes. If you point them to missionary heroes, they will want to be like them.
Having your Sunday School and Youth staff regularly encourage thinking about missions will help. Youth are able to participate in service projects and mission outreach. Short Term Missions can be an avenue for discipling and training in missions values and skills. Your annual Missions Conference is an excellent opportunity to encourage young people to consider a missionary vocation.
You may encourage your Missions Team to put together a workshop or seminar or special visiting teacher (like Propempo staff!) to explain the pathway toward becoming a missionary. Youth and their parents need to see and hear concrete steps toward training and qualifying for missionary service.
Your personal "pat on the back" will carry an extraordinary influence in the mind of possible missionary candidates.
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17 Mar Transform Your Room with an Ethically Made Artisan Rug
This article was updated on April 13th, 2018 and first published on March 17th, 2018
A good rug can transform a room.
I always liked having one under the coffee table in the living room. When we lived in London we were renting so we kept the furniture pretty simple but strategically placed rugs gave the room character and made it our own.
A rug made by artisans using both traditional or modern patterns and colours is a good way of tying various room themes together. But the rugs don't need to be colorful; a nice textured material can also be appealing depending on the look you're after.
Moreover, weaving is a tradition in many cultures throughout the world. Skills are passed down from generation to generation.
Knowing that one of your centrepieces is ethically made – the artisan is being paid a fair wage working under good conditions, is made by hand, and has a long cultural heritage brings the room additional warmth.
Here are 5 area rugs, mostly fair trade, made by artisans in developing countries.
Baku Diamond Kilim Chindi Rug (India)
This rug has two things I love: bright colours and a traditional pattern. The design mixes the two in an interesting way that feels fresh and modern.
Handmade and fair trade certified. 100% cotton.
Sold by Myakka, a British fair trade importer and retailer.
Multi Pixel Wool Rug (India)
This retro-looking rug could fit into a room with mainly neutral colours, but at the same time would create an eclectic mix with other colourful decorations or paintings.
West Elm has a variety of fair trade rugs – it was difficult to choose my favourite, but I do like the bright colours in this one.
Made by fair trade artisans in India.
Buy at WestElm.com.au (Australia)
Buy at WestElm.com (USA and 90 other countries)
Abstract Earth & Desert Eyes Wool Rugs (Mexico)
With complex patterns, I sometimes prefer a more neutral color, otherwise they can sometimes look too busy.
These two beautiful wool rugs hand crafted by artisans in Mexico feature interesting geometric Zapotec patterns made using brown/white earth-toned natural dyes.
Each item is individually made so there is just one of each design in stock.
Buy Abstract Earth Rug at Novica
Buy Authentic Zapotec Rug at Novica
The Anjaya Handmade Cotton Rug has a blue and white patterned combination, with simple graphic pattern in contrast to some of the more boisterous rugs above, giving it a Scandinavian feel.
Made by artisans working with a fair trade organisation in India.


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From Indie Film to Blockbuster
Here's a look at a number of directors that started in the business with indie projects and are now on the roster as some of the heavy hitters with studio blockbusters. It's not an easy transition and while one may believe that it is a goal that many strive toward, frequently some directors prefer to remain within the indie world.
Doug Liman's indie background started with the cult classic "Swingers", a film that was a breakout start for Vince Vaughn, Ron Livingston and Jon Favreau. The LA style bromance was a precursor for movies like "The Hangover" franchise. The film had a budget of $200,000 but Liman made it work. He went on to direct Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie and many others and is about to release studio blockbuster "Edge of Tomorrow" starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt.
Director Tim Story started his career with two Indie features called "One of Us Tripped" and "The Firing Squad" geared toward a primary black niche audience before he stepped into the successful "Barbershop". He's gone onto direct blockbusters like the "Fantastic Four" and more recently "Ride Along" and is working on sequels for both of those films.
James DeMonaco's indie debut in 2009 launched him into his latest franchise "The Purge", working with Ehan Hawke on both his debut and "The Purge". He is currently working on his sequel for the latter schedule to be released in 2014.
With indie horror flick "Future Shock" marking his first shot at directing in a single segment of the 3-part saga, Matt Reeves has advanced his career through television with hits such as "Felicity" before moving on to movies like "Cloverfield". His current project is the latest Planet of the Apes movie and he's slated to direct the next sequel as well.
Siblings Andy and Lana Wachowski garnered fame with the "Matrix" series but prior to that they cranked out the indie production "Bound", about two lesbian lovers robbing the mafia. They're currently working on "Jupiter Ascending" a futuristic flick depicting the reign of the Queen of the Universe.
Robert Rodriguez has a solid cult following with movies such as "Sin City" and "From Dusk to Dawn" and is well respected. His directorial feature debut "El Mariachi" worked on a budget of $7,000 and went on to gross over $2 million. He claims that most of those costs were film and the processing and outside of those, he could have made the film for $600. The popularity led to two of his other films "Desperado" and "Once Upon a Time in Mexico". He is currently working on the sequel "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For".
Director Tate Taylor started out with the feature film "Pretty Ugly People" a ridiculous film about girls obsessed with their looks and has gone on to the direct the blockbuster "The Help". He is currently working on the movie "Get On Up" which is scheduled for release in August of this year and is a biopic on the life of James Brown.


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How Eating 500 Calories a Day Saved My Life: Part One/
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September 25th, 2011-
Last night Chris and I ordered sushi and brought it back to my house. I SO badly miss my Orange Crush Roll, but I can't eat the rice...or anything, really. I ordered the Sashimi Salad with dressing on the side and when we got the food back to my house, I found they had put the dressing ON the salad. "I CAN'T EAT THIS!" I screamed. Chris tried to tell me that the dressing was okay, to which I shouted, "DO YOU WANT ME TO GAIN ALL THIS WEIGHT BACK???" In a way, I wish Chris had said, "yes". But he just stood there, silent. As usual. I could feel the tears coming and out they poured onto the kitchen floor. Is this it for me? Am I going to cry over dressing on a salad for the rest of my life? I ate the salad, but felt guilty. It was too late to go to the gym so I made Chris have sex with me...hoping to burn off the calories in the dressing. But who was I kidding? I'm never able to get my heart rate high enough to do that...I've tried. I don't know what to do. I've kept this weight off for almost three months. I cannot gain that weight back. I won't. I won't...
In April of 2011, I decided I would go on just ONE more diet. But it couldn't be like any of the diets I'd already tried since the age of twelve; it needed to be the next best thing to gastric bypass surgery. And I found it. (I've chosen not to disclose the name of this regimen, for ethical reasons, but as I describe it, you're more than welcome to look it up. No shame. Okay?)
The entire diet was 101 days long and the protocol went like this: Days 1&2 I was to eat EVERYTHING. These were called "Loading" days. I ate and ate and ate and ate...bagels, lox, cream cheese, avocados, peanut butter, SUSHI, and I think even a Big Mac. Anyway, I was sick by the end of those two days. Days 3-40 were known as VLCD; Very Low Calorie Diet, where I ate *exactly* 500 calories a day and drank over a gallon of water. I was required to weigh myself every morning and weigh my food at each meal. I was restricted to a list of about fifteen "acceptable" foods and I was not allowed to exercise, though I had a lot of sex with my then boyfriend, not because I enjoyed it, but because it distracted me from food.
At the end of the 40 days, I would go on "Maintenance", which meant I could go back to eating "normally", but had to follow 3 rules: NO sugar, NO starch, NO second helpings. But by the time I was allowed to eat normally (meaning 1200 calories/day), I couldn't. I was afraid to break 900 calories. It's almost common knowledge that it doesn't matter what diet you go on, everyone gains the weight back (plus more) when the diet is over. I wanted to prove them wrong. So I made it my mission to stay ahead of my own weight loss curve and think about nothing else than to keep the weight off...but then...it started to come back.
Watching myself gain weight at such a rapid rate was devastating, but INCREDIBLY fascinating. It was like a magic trick, an optical illusion I wished I was seeing on someone else's body. I think I've hit rock bottom, I remember saying to myself, as I lay crying on my bed one afternoon, struggling to pull my "size 2" jeans up over my thighs. I need help. So, like any good twenty-something Jewish gal would do...I found a therapist and made an appointment.
cool story, erica! What's your point?
It's a proven fact, in my opinion, that the first thing you lose when you go on a diet is brain matter. I've tried twenty-seven diets in the almost twenty-nine years I've been alive, so you can imagine the marbles I'm missing...probably.
I am NOT suggesting that one tries this diet in favor of having a revelation. PLEASE don't misunderstand me. I've built my entire life and career around never dieting again. But I am saying over these last few years in my personal and professional life, I now see that I needed to try that absurd and dangerous diet. I needed to hit bottom. Ultimately, I needed to starve myself, in order to discover what I was truly hungry for. This can be said about any eating disorder, a sex/drug/rock & roll addiction, issues with infidelity, whatever. Everything has an end date. Everything has a beginning and an end, a high and a low, a top and a bottom. It's up to us to thank those choices for being the (sometimes) gift they were intended to be, so you could become the incredible human being you always knew you are...with or without dressing on the side.
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It has emerged that the document submitted by Philip Akpeena Assibit, CEO of Goodwill International Group (GIG), was a plagiarised youth policy document from Serbia, Europe, for which he managed to claim $2 million from the government.
This revelation was made in court, where Mr Assibit is standing trial for his role in the infamous GYEEDA scandal.
The court also heard how Assibit requested for payment for preparing the Youth Employment Strategy and Action Plan (the copied Serbian document) because he claimed he had helped the government to secure $65 million facility from the World Bank when according to the prosecution, the claim was false.
Assibit was subsequently paid the amount in 2011 even before the finance minister wrote in 2012 to the World Bank requesting for funds towards the preparation of a proposal to access the very $65 million facility the accused said he had helped to secure in 2011.
Mrs Diana Adu Anane, an investigator at the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) disclosed this at an Accra financial court yesterday, Thursday March 18, 2015 where Assibit is being tried alongside Abuga Pele, former National Coordinator of the National Youth Employment Programme (NYEP).
Led in evidence by Mrs. Evelyn Keelson, a chief state attorney, the seventh prosecution witness told the court that Abuga Pele, who is also National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP for'Chiana Paga, even wrote a memo advising the Ministry of Youth and Sports to pay Assibit's GIG because the 3% requested was moderate since Assibit had earlier requested for 15%.
She told the packed court, presided over by Justice Afia Serwah Asare Botwe, that Assibit's letter requesting for claims was grounded on three main areas.
"In the first claim he said he launched an effective Exit Strategy for GYEEDA Modules. In the second claim, he said he recruited 250 youth for training and in the third, he said he secured a World Bank facility for GYEEDA," the investigator said.
Exit Strategies
She told the court that EOCO investigations revealed that Assibit did not design Exit Strategies for any GYEEDA Modules as claimed, and said when the programmes started in 2006 on the advice of the National Security, it already had its own strategies to exit the beneficiaries.
She said the Modules were further strengthened in 2009 when all service providers were instructed to have exit strategies before being given contracts saying, "It is strange Philip Assibit will claim to be the originator of Exit Strategies for all Modules."
She said when the accused was questioned on the strategies; he told investigators that he (Assibit) verbally advised the NYEP Coordinator (Abuga Pele) on the exit strategies, "on the oil and gas training he did not design any Exit Strategies."
The witness said that all the service providers denied that Assibit helped them to prepare their Exit Strategies and said some of them even said they did not know Assibit.
Youth Recruitment
Mrs. Adu Anane told the court that Assibit had written to claim payment for recruiting 250 youth for training for the Youth Enterprise Programme (YEP) and said even though some work was done, Assibit was subsequently paid for his services.
She said a payment voucher of Ȼ59,976 was raised for the exercise and Assibit pocketed Ȼ51,000 on February 27, 2011 as managing consultant and the cash was handed to him by Mohammed Pelpuo, who had already testified in the case saying, "He signed and received as per diem."
She said that even though the claim that Management Development and Productivity Institute (MDPI) was involved in the recruitment could not be true because the MDPI did not sanction their participation, "this claim had already been paid for."
World Bank Facility
The witness said that it was false for Assibit to claim to be the originator of the World Bank facility proposal because when they (accused and others) visited then Vice President John Mahama, he told them about the existence of the facility.
"Philip Assibit gave us a document with the title: 'Youth Employment Strategy Action Plan' to justify the work he supposedly did with the assistance of MDPI to access the World Bank facility."
She said they realised that the document had the names of Assibit, Abuga Pele and then Minister Clement Humado, but were not signed and when pressed further, Abuga Pele said it was Assibit who prepared the document.
However, witness said Mr. Humado and the MDPI all denied knowledge of the document and when they did internet search they found that Assibit had copied a Serbian youth policy document verbatim and replaced every portion where there is the word 'Serbia' with 'Ghana' and presented as the proposal document to secure payment.
She said, "As at April 13, 2011 when he was claiming to have secured the facility, Ghana was then in 2012 writing to ask for funds to start the preparatory works for the same facility."
She said on EOCO's request, the World Bank even wrote on January 7,2014 that Ghana was at the early preparatory stage to access the facility.
GIG (MDPI Project) Account
She said the first installment of GHC826 was paid into GIG (MDPI Project) account at Zenith Bank while the remaining four installments were paid into GIG (MDPI Project) account at UT Bank, "though the account name was GIG (MDPI Project), MDPI had nothing to do with the money."
She said the signatories to the Zenith Bank account were Assibit, one Lawrence Nsiah and one Isaac while for the UT Bank account, Assibit, the same Lawrence Nsiah and one Daudawere were the signatories, and added that investigations showed that Assibit just used the other signatories to open the accounts.
"We found out that the over $2 million went for the benefit of Assibit," witness told the court.
The court also admitted in evidence the controversial document – 'Terms of work' – which the investigator said was supposed to be the working document of the MoU signed between NYEP and Assibit's GIG.
Sitting continues on April 14, 2014 for Mrs Adu Anane to be cross-examined.
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For a moment, I'd like to say something really personal. Actually, the blog is very personal, however, this is the most personal of all.
In a recent discussion with someone, a comment was made, "You seem to think you need God in your life." I shook my head "yes". They respectfully but resentfully continued, "Well, I figure you're an intelligent person so who am I to criticize you for that....but you certainly aren't a sinner." I think this person views me as some sort of saint or something. (Last time I looked in the mirror, my halo had a few dents in it.) His words caught me a little off guard but it got me to thinking.
Here's my belief. Thus, "viewer discretion advised."
I DO NEED GOD IN MY LIFE. Having God in my life does not change my circumstances. It changes my response to them.
Consider if I didn't. Jerry and I have been together for over 40 years. We were childhood sweethearts. We were, and still are, one flesh. The "whole" that grew from innocence to seasoned. Who experienced pain, struggled, played, fought, laughed, planned and built a life together. We were a wink and a nod, the pea and the pod. (that's from a song.) We were the ying and the yang. But, now ying has lost her yang. Half of me is almost gone. What if "US as a whole" was my identity? Who would I be? A fat old woman with a curvy hole in her side! Incomplete! Is it possible, in the midst of such a dismal situation, to be positive? YES!
Once I was someone's daughter, but my parents died when I was a young adult. I was a mom, still am, but my children have lives of their own. I've found art as a new passion and possibly a new identity. However, what if my art begins to plummet? Who would I be then? A failed artist? Is it possible to stay positive when life's accolaides are so temporary? YES!
At breakfast the other day, a friend and I were talking. She is training for her first marathon and is a fabulous athlete. Her practice 13 mile run, a month ago, was proof of her dedicated training and she was right on track to meet her goal. Then her back went out! For over a month she has not been able to move, much less walk or run. Her disappointment and frustration was evident as she tearfully said, "I'm so frustrated. I wanted to do this for myself. I am an athlete. This is who I am, my identity." Is it possible to stay positive when the goals seem unobtainable? YES!
God is my "complete". It's already accomplished, so I don't need to search for my identity. I find fulfillment is directly proportional to the knowledge of God's love for me. His higher calling for me is the underpinning of my strength and a positive attitude. The sword of Alzheimer Disease runs deep, yet wounds come as no surprise to Jesus who experienced them at his crucifixion. I've learned to serve in a way that I never knew was possible. (And it's not glamorous.) The mission as caregiver is humbling yet an honor that has tested my faith and proved it to be true.


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The facility is far better equipped than a hotel - the wifi is excellent, the A/V is up to date, the spaces are easily adjustable. But what makes this place exceptional are the people...I felt, as a conference organizer, like I was at a 5 star hotel when I had only paid for 3 stars. What an awesome experience!
From the beginning to end, my experience with the UCCC staff and facility was wonderful. Everyone was very responsive and the center was convenient and suitable for host and attendees alike.


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I am not even going to make excuses for not posting in a while because it won't change anything. But rest assured I have been making a LOT of cards and doing a little baking and with fall around the corner the baking and cooking will increase. I am so ready for fall! So I am pushing myself to get back on track. :) And I have some fun things to share that you will hopefully enjoy. So stay tuned!
I have been working hard this summer to try new things and get out of my comfort zone. I continue to work on my "coloring" -whether it be markers, pencils or watercolor - I want to enjoy it more and worry about how perfect it isn't less! I plan to carve out more time to practice.
I love this buttercup design from Power Poppy. This was a digi image that I printed on Paper Temptress cryogen card stock that has a lovely sparkle and handles markers so well.
This actually started as a challenge for Power Poppy - to use circles in the design. But I finished it way after the challenge was over. No surprise there! I am however glad I did it because it helped me think more creatively and I want to challenge myself more. I like how easy it was to make the simple coloring have a dotted pattern, and then the glossy accents gave it a nice shimmer.
This shows the dimension created with foam tape and the great cutting job performed
by the Silver Bullet Platinum.
Glittered markers were used to add sparkle to the center of the flowers. And the sequins added that final touch of interest.
I love the final result and hope my friend did too!
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We are working towards developing a framework for high schools across the country to offer a similar project to their students. We believe all students should have the opportunity to express their vision for the future of education. If you would like your school to be among the first to pilot this project, please contact Josh Shapiro at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Takeaways from the Padres' 14-1 loss to the Braves
SAN DIEGO– Sean Newcomb pitched six shutout innings and the Braves offense took it to Padres pitching, beating the home team 14-1 in front of 21,049 at Petco Park.
Atlanta improved to 36-25 while San Diego fell to 28-35.
Fan catches foul ball in beer, chugs it
Beer — and baseball — served to your seat at @Padres games 🍺⚾ pic.twitter.com/zCh3HjeUyD
— Petco Park (@PetcoPark) June 6, 2018
Newcomb dominates
LHP Sean Newcomb entered Tuesday night's start having won six consecutive starts. He was also coming off a May in which he went 5-0 with a 1.54 ERA, and had not allowed a home run in 36 innings.
The 24-year-old continued the good vibes against the Padres.
Although he allowed some loud contact early on, Newcomb improved as the game went on. He ended up shutting out the Padres over six solid innings, allowing only three hits and three walks. The southpaw struck out four and induced three double plays on the evening.
With the performance, Newcomb improved to 7-1 on the season. The former Angels farmhand induced 10 whiffs and recorded 16 called strikes in his 95 pitches.
Lyles struggles
For as good as Newcomb was, Padres starter Jordan Lyles did little to match him.
It was clear from the get-go that Lyles did not have his best stuff, and that stuff clearly got less and less effective as the game wore on.
Three batters into his start, he had already given up two doubles and a run. After a scoreless second inning (which was his only inning of that variety in his start), the 27-year-old allowed a Freddie Freeman home run in the third and an RBI single by Dansby Swanson in the fourth.
After going only 2-for-8 with runners in scoring position off Lyles in the game's first four innings, Atlanta finally broke the game open in the top of the fifth. Freddie Freeman led off the inning with a double, which was his third extra base hit of the game. The next hitter, Nick Markakis, hit a hard ground ball to first base for the first out of the inning.
It would be the last out that Lyles would record.
Kurt Suzuki followed with an RBI double. Ender Inciarte worked a walk. Charlie Culberson hit a double that ricocheted off Christian Villanueva's glove, scoring two.
Dansby Swanson delivered the final blow, cranking a towering two-run home run to make the score 8-0.
"Those guys over there, they can swing the bat. Freeman and Markakis are about as tough an out as anyone in the game right now," manager Andy Green stated after the game.
All in all, Lyles went 4 1/3 innings, giving up 11 hits and eight earned runs. He only recorded one strikeout on the night.
Mitchell does little to provide relief
Bryan Mitchell came on in relief of Lyles and allowed five hits and five earned runs in 2 2/3 innings. He continues to struggle in his new mop-up role and has only one outing this season in which he has not allowed a run (April 7).
Braves offense explodes
Each position player in the starting lineup for the Braves besides center fielder Ender Inciarte recorded at least one base hit tonight.
Freddie Freeman led the way with a 4-for-4 day. The first baseman, whose hitting streak was snapped at 16 games yesterday, doubled in the 1st, homered in the 3rd, doubled and singled in the 5th, and walked in the 7th.
Not far behind was SS Dansby Swanson, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two singles, and a walk.
Nick Markakis (2-for-5, HR), Kurt Suzuki (3-for-6, 2 RBI), and Charlie Culberson (2-for-5, 2 RBIs) also recorded multi-hit games.
Reyes crushes pitch
With two outs in the ninth, Franmil Reyes crushed a 455-foot solo shot over both bullpens in left-center field. It was the fourth longest blast in Petco Park history.
"He crushed it," Green stated after the game. "I went up to him before the bottom of the inning and told him to not give an at-bat away. The best in the game do not give at-bats away in blowout games. They take every one incredibly seriously."
It was good to see him take that to heart and hit a long one," he continued.
Spangenberg pitches
With a planned bullpen day on Wednesday for the Padres, manager Andy Green went to infielder Cory Spangenberg to pitch the ninth.
It was the first time a position player had toed the rubber for the Padres since Erick Aybar on June 8 of last year.
Spangenberg allowed one run and two hits in the inning.


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104 downloadsA alternative and advanced version of RenList listing utility. This is a server listing utility which takes data from GSA feeds from GSA Master Server hosted by CnCIRC and lists server for user. The differences between RenList and MasterList and the reasons of why you should prefer MasterList is specified below. If you using my lister, thank you so much. Please always use the latest version of this The development is currently paused and it will be continued soon. Current version is stable and should not have any issues. • MasterList is quicker than RenList for listing speed. • MasterList is simplier and more advanced than RenList. • Usage of MasterList is easier. The changes that planned and going to add: • Buddy system. Notices you when your buddy in a/any server. LIVE! • Favorites system. Notices you when a event that you want happens. Example, when the map you want starts. (WIP) • Some basic improvements for visual of UI. LIVE! • Some other improvements for backend. LIVE! Some help?? Look below! • Find "Theme" option from Menu>Options list to change your theme. • Change your nickname or your Renegade Installation directory from the related options on Menu>Options. • And be ready for other new features! Please report bugs and suggestions to me on here or Discord ( The Unstoppable (TR)#1000 ) or find me from MPF Discord Server at http://multiplayerforums.com/discord Enjoy!


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Monday, August 25, 2014
Hello there Neighbor
Hello, hello, hello friend, welcome to a new Squigglefly Challenge hosted by Holley's Hobbyists! The theme is help me go 'round the block, use corner rounders or round all the points on your card yourself! For my card I used one of this month's new releases, Hello there Neighbor by Squigglefly's amazing artist, Cheryl Alger! So get busy and go round the block but be sure to use a Squigglefly image to be eligible to win and if you don't have an image feel free to try one of their many freebies!
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This is just gorgeous,fab image and details.xxxReplyDelete
So sweet, and of course the little puppy in behind...I know why you picked this image. Have a great day, Tammy, before fall closes in.ReplyDelete
Joyce xx
AWW!! So precious!! Love the colorful background and who can resist that image!!! Beautiful coloring as always! HUGS :)ReplyDelete
Some fabulous coloring and colors and the image is so darn cute. Cheerful and sweet and very fun. Wonderful card for the Squigglefly challenge. Have a great MOnday! HugzReplyDelete
Sensational work on this sweet, sweet card, Tammy!! Love this delightful image colored to perfection!ReplyDelete
Awwww, sweet! Adorable puppy, cute kid, fabulous coloring, and plenty of "roundness" for the challenge!ReplyDelete
As cute as can be. Love that image and also the way you rounded the corners on this.ReplyDelete
What a cute card and theme. Fabulous coloring of the image too.ReplyDelete
What a smashing card to give to a friend, lovely work.ReplyDelete
Hugs Jacee
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Gorgeous card Tammy, I like the image and the coloursReplyDelete
Kevin xx
Too too cute Tammy & the colours you've used are just fab!ReplyDelete
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Such a fabulous card, adorable image.ReplyDelete
hi tammy! this is a lovely bright and breezy card. great image. have a fab day xReplyDelete
Love the bright and vibrant colours you've used. xReplyDelete
What a sweet image and card!ReplyDelete
This is such a sweet creation Tammy! I just love Cheryl's images and you've showcased this one perfectly!ReplyDelete
Sorry I'm so late in commenting ... family issues have been keeping me consumed of late! Have a fabulous weekend!
Awwww, such a cute image and such beautiful coloring!!! Love the colorful paper and the sweet little hearts, too!!!!ReplyDelete


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Lawrence Connector
Lawrence, MA
Lawrence Connector reclaims a neglected, under-utilized alley behind a main street as the primary pedestrian corridor between the Northern Essex Community College campus and downtown Lawrence, MA. The design improves pedestrian safety and connectivity into and around the various buildings of the community college and its neighborhood, while also enhancing stormwater drainage and the parking efficiency of an adjacent municipal lot. Working with a modest budget, KMDG proposed using standard thermoplastic paving in a unique way, reconfiguring standard crosswalk templates into interesting and dynamic patterns.
KMDG worked with the Civil Engineer to carve out spaces for tree planting, green stormwater infrastructure, and pedestrian amenities. KMDG also pushed the creative use of prosaic materials, selecting multi-purpose seating and lighting elements, advocating for large wall murals, and developing a strong graphic language of the asphalt ground plane to mark the alley as a distinctive, vibrant place central to both college and neighborhood.
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Join me at Starlight Knitting Society to learn the art of macramé. All you need are your own two hands! No previous experience required.
Utilizing three core knots of macramé, you will create a plant hanger which can hold any shaped planter. Each student will leave class with a completed macrame plant hanger measuring 15 to 30" long and a small guidebook featuring the knots learned in class. All materials are included: natural colored cotton rope, terra cotta pots, and wooden rings for hanging.
To purchase a workshop spot, head to Starlight Knitting Society's website!