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Memphis is one of Broadway's newest shows and it's coming to the Majestic Theatre in February. Tickets go on sale this Friday for the Tony Award winning musical based on actual events.
The historic Pantages theater is currently presenting yet another modern masterpiece this summer: Fiddler on the Roof. You don't need to be an expert in Jewish culture to appreciate this heart-rending story and to be dazzled by the spectacular musical numbers and dance routines that this production has to offer.
Melinda is a true star, a "Tiger" waiting to be discovered. He career, once she wins American Idol, will easily out shadow even previous season winners.
Mind you, this is a stupid name change since Sweeney Todd happens to be the name of a British fictional serial killer and title of a here about said serial killer. If I really wanted to remain in secrecy while I extract my revenge against Judge Turpin and his Beadle, I should have gone with a less famous name like Bob Smith. At this rate, I might have been better off changing my name to OJ Simpson. At least with a name like that, I will be regarded by the public as a murderer, but at least I'd get away with it.
She won an Emmy Award for her performance as Olive Snook in the television dramedy Pushing Daisies. Chenoweth is best known on TV for playing Annabeth Schott in The West Wing, and most recently as April Rhodes in GLEE, a role for which she was Emmy-nominated last year. In that role, she was able to use her multi-faceted voice on covers like "Last Name" (Carrie Underwood) and "Alone" (Heart). This season she reprised her role singing "Dreams" (Fleetwood Mac). She also had her own TV series, Kristin. Her film credits include Bewitched, The Pink Panther, Running With Scissors, Stranger Than Fiction, Four Christmases and RV.
Musicals aren't always cheery like "42nd Street." Think of the murderous barber, Sweeney Todd! I noticed some vampire musicals, but didn't include them. Instead, here are three musicals to consider.
I had the pleasure of meeting up with Joshua to discuss writing, his theater company, big Broadway mega shows versus intimate productions and his strong preference for DC Comics over super charged crusaders of Marvel Comics. Soon, I found myself happily "geeking" out and connecting with him through my own super hero adoration.
That's because practicing is necessary if you want to grow your skills as a drummer. You have to train your hands (and your feet) to play specific things, and you have to train your mind to react and interact in specific situations. Practicing helps you prepare for anything that comes up in a live playing situation, and it ensures that you have the chops necessary to get the job done.
Hairspray: This is one of my personal favorites. This is set in the 1960s and is full of racial tension. This has a great message and is very entertaining. Also, the main character is not the typical "popular" girl. She becomes popular because of her personality, rather than her looks. The characters learn that the personality is more important than what is on the outside.
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Finding an Interventionist in Georgetown, TX
Many people think the sole purpose of an intervention is to convince a loved one who is struggling with substance use disorder to enter a rehabilitation treatment program. Though commonly unacknowledged, another goal of intervention is to help families regain control of their lives.
The decision to seek outside help in the form of an Interventionist is not an easy one. It is recommended that families find an intervention counselor in Georgetown who has experience handling other interventions cases which revolve around the same substance use disorder. Intervention counselors should be briefed on any irregularities or habits the intervention subject has, such as being prone to violence, so the counselors can provide the most helpful support possible.
In addition, all members of the family should be comfortable with the intervention counselor, as addiction intervention is a very deep personal experience for both the familial participants and the individual with a substance use disorder. Because the intervention subject's family, friends, and co-workers know them best, it is important they seek an intervention counselor with a personality that will appeal to the individual.
Before an intervention, counselors will typically hold phone interviews to understand the person who needs the intervention and the situation at hand. Here are a few questions you should ask during this interview time:
- Have you handled intervention cases with this addiction before?
- What kind of intervention method do you use?
- How should we prepare for an intervention under your guidance?
- What should we do if our loved one doesn't want help?
- What happens after the intervention, successful or not?
Drug Interventionist Counselor in Georgetown, Texas
Most intervention counselors follow this structure during the intervention process:
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Professional intervention counselors will begin the process with a phone consultation to help them identify the factors which keep the intervention subject comfortable in their current stage of addiction. This consultation will also help the counselor get each member of the family on the same page so they can address their family member's substance use disorder with a united front.
Step 2: Educate Family About Addiction
In this step, counselors will educate the family about how to ensure long-term success for the loved one and the family after the intervention.
Step 3: Getting the Process Started
The more time that is wasted before the intervention, the longer the family's loved one will remain comfortable in their addiction while the family is stripped of their sanity. In this step, the intervention counselor will help the family begin the intervention process as quickly as possible.
Alcohol Intervention Near Me
One of the most common forms of intervention is for alcoholism. In Georgetown, there are many intervention counselors who can assist families in getting help for their loved one due to alcoholism or another substance use disorder. At times, alcohol intervention can be a particularly difficult process because of the legality of the substance. Because alcohol is legal, it is harder for the individual struggling with alcoholism to understand they have a problem.
In Georgetown, alcohol intervention focuses on the negative behaviors and actions which are a result of someone in the family drinking or the result of the family's reaction to the person drinking. Although this can often be difficult due to the stubbornness of the person struggling with alcoholism, initiating an intervention will help your family heal in the long-term. Alcohol intervention programs in Georgetown help guide families down the path to recovery.
You may want to consider insurance coverage, doctor's recommendations, online referrals, and personal recommendations when choosing the alcohol intervention counselor that is right for your family.
If you or someone you love is struggling with alcoholism or substance use disorder, be sure to seek the help you need right away. The Recovery Village can connect you with treatment options and intervention counselors today to help your family and loved one begin the journey to recovery. For more information, visit www.TheRecoveryVillage.com or call 24/7 to our toll-free hotline at 855-548-9825.

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On this third day, we wake up (almost like every day) at 6am under the rain… Cool.
The map is below. Today we are in yellow..
We don't see much around us and we start to climb slowly from 7.30 am toward Carhuac Pass. We will reach it at 4,600m under the rain… Cool again.
Aroud 2pm we reach Carchuacocha Lake from where the view is quite good. I wish we have blue sky so we can admire the summits in the background..
We setup our camp on the North side of the Lake. And wouah.. during the afternoon the sun comes out.. Sun… We almost can see the Huyahuash range in the background.. Although we just see the base of the mountain not the summit of theYerrupaja, the highest mountain of Huayhuash at 6,634m and the second highest mountain of Peru.
Even the donkey are happy today…
But at the end of the day, clouds come back so we can welcome back the rain… So we took the opportunity to do more shoots before the rain hits us again.
See you tomorrow,
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STEREO spacecraft take images in four wavelengths of UV light every few minutes and these can be made into smooth running movies (Aug. 14-17, 2009). Each wavelength reveals different features of the Sun. Here we have taken all four and run them together to highlight this capability. Starting clockwise with the orange image (upper left) through blue, green and yellow, the images observe the Sun from lower in the solar atmosphere to higher and from lower temperatures to higher. The Sun remains at a very quiet level of activity. Note the quite distinct, darker, polar coronal holes at the top and bottom of the Sun, typical for this phase of the solar cycle. We are excited that the next major solar mission, the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) will take images in 10 wavelengths of light every few seconds.
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The majority of the trees along this bridleway are being killed by ivy growing around them. It is only a matter of time before they die and then will be a risk to passers by.
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Have you ever been to the Medford Railroad Park? If you are looking for something fun and inexpensive to do with the family this is a great place to spend your day. And if you are looking for a great place to have a birthday party, this is a great place to have it that keeps the kids AND adults busy for hours!
The park is free so there is no waiting in line for entry and you can get right down to having fun! The first thing we do when we get there is jump on the big train that all four of us can go on, you have to be able to sit up by yourself so no babies under the age of one . They have a number of 7.5 gauge / 1.5" scale trains that take you on an over one mile track. It weaves through their grounds going up to 6mph, passing various landmarks from Southern Oregon such as the Butte Creek Mill in Eagle Point, and Jacksonville, passing through tunnels and speeding by 'wild' animals, all the while you get to wave at the happy volunteers and other passing trains. So much fun!
After that we usually head over to the train museum where you get to climb up into various train cars such as the caboose with the learning center inside that talks about the history of the railroad and the flanger which is a snowplow that is used to clear the snow between the rails and that are still used to this day. You also get to see a steam locomotive up close, though you don't get to climb around on it, and another caboose, a Southern Pacific 1107 that you can climb up onto a seating platform that my son loves. As an added bonus you can get a telegraph sent to your kids while you are there that you can pick up at two different telegraph offices in the park. I highly suggest doing this, the gentleman we talked to was so very nice and he was a fountain of knowledge and history, he was 93 years old and was in World War II where he learned to use Morse code. Talking to him was definitely one of the highlights of the day.
Next, we will head over to take a ride on the motor car, which is what maintenance people use to get around on the tracks. It's a short ride that the kids of course love and you can take the smallest babies with you so everyone can go. They also have a small Thomas the Train that the kids can go on. They sit in what I can only describe as long packing crates, so it is very safe unless they stand up, which the volunteers make sure and keep their eyes on the kids to ensure their safety. Our two year old jumped right in and said goodbye. She loved it!
The last thing we usually do is to walk through the garden railroad and it does not disappoint! It is trulyamazing to see all of the hard work that the Medford Garden Railroaders put into every detail. They have small towns with different themes that even include Harry Potters school Gryffindor, the Quidditch arena and a train that your kids can control around its garden. The artistry and detail is perfected down to every minute detail.
If you want to go, the Medford Railroad Park is right in town so you don't have to travel too far to get there, which is perfect for the littlest ones in your pack. Plus, you can bring a picnic lunch which saves money on having to buy food while you are out; they do have a snack bar with treats like ice cream, snow cones and popcorn.
The Medford Railroad Park is such a treasure for Southern Oregon; It is a collaborative effort of five different clubs and their members, all who volunteer on a regular basis. Ages vary from about 10 years old to our 93 year old friend we spoke to; they are all so happy to be there and are eager to answer any questions you may have. And they are always looking for new club members. If you are interested in more information about any of the clubs or want to volunteer check out any of the links below. Don't forget: Medford Railroad Park is completely run by volunteers and funded by donations, so don't forget to help them, by dropping in whatever you can at the many donation spots throughout the park!
Rogue Valley Model Railroad Club
Southern Oregon Railway Historical Society
Medford Railroad Park is located at: 799 Berrydale Ave in Medford off of Tablerock Rd MAP
Hours: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday, April through October, 11am-3pm.
If you can't make it during regular hours you can call Tony Johnson for a private tour at: 541-944-9176 or email him at: firstname.lastname@example.com
Go to FREE Events or Kid's Fun for more places to enjoy time together as a family!
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Not only does Joshy-Boy and Leslie's ad fall RIGHT NEXT TO Brown Castor's endorsement by the Intelligencer, The VERY NEXT DAY, news of Josh's admitted meeting with the Tea Party Patriots, A GROUP THAT LESLIE AND JOSH BLASTED JENNY BROWN FOR BEING PART OF (although she's not).
Understandably, I call BULLSHIT, Josh and Leslie...retract your commercial and recant the lies you've been telling about Jenny Brown. You just can't defend this.
Oh, and the "Epic Fail, Part Deux"? That this, too, gets posted on the very left-leaning Politics PA, RIGHT NEXT TO YOUR CAMPAIGN AD!
Tea Party Josh Shapiro?
By Ali Carey, Contributing Writer
In the highly contested Montgomery County Commissioner race, associating your opponent with the Tea Party has become the barb de jour.
Democratic candidates State Rep. Josh Shapiro and Whitemarsh Township Supervisor Leslie Richards have been hammering one of their Republican opponents as "Tea Party Jenny Brown." Earlier this week, their campaign aired a 50's sitcom style thirty-second television ad featuring Brown, a Lower Merion Township Commissioner, and incumbent Montco Commissioner Bruce Castor. The ad specifically calls Brown, "the only candidate who met with the Tea Party."
But that may not be true. As it turns out, Shapiro met with a local Tea Party Group during his 2010 re-election campaign.
According to Ed Boyd of the Philadelphia Tea Party Patriots of Eastern Montco, Shapiro attended the group's monthly meeting on October 14, 2010, at the North Penn VFW in Glenside.
"Now that Josh Shapiro has finally admitted the statement is false, there is no other recourse than for his campaign to pull all of the blatantly disingenuous radio and TV ads, and to make sure the falsehood is not repeated in any future campaign mailings and statements," said Brown in a statement.
The Shapiro/Richards campaign argues that the claims in their advertisements are accurate, because Shapiro was a candidate for State Rep. at the time, not County Commissioner.
"Long before he became a candidate for county commissioner, Josh met with constituents who belonged to a local Tea Party organization and challenged their viewpoints head-on," said campaign spokesman Frank Custer.
He reiterated the campaign's charge against Brown.
"Jenny Brown, as a candidate for county commissioner, went to see the Tea Party, embraced their partisan principles and sought their support."
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Josh Shapiro lies! Jenny Brown Tea Party? Josh Shapiro Socialist? Frankly, I am shocked at Josh's lie. Even though I disagree with Josh on issues, I had thought his word was good. This is very upsetting. dr. bob and I are Tea Party and are active with Kitchen Table Patriots in Bucks County. While we, enthusiastically, support Jenny Brown, Jenny Brown is not what I would consider "Tea Party".
Although Jenny Brown shares some of the ideas and policies of Tea Party, just as Josh Shapiro and Leslie Richards share quite a few Corporatist – Socialist Redistribution of the Wealth ideas, does not make Jenny a Tea Party person or Josh a Socialist. Very bad logic; the fallacy of the undistributed middle is well known and frequently promoted in political campaign rhetoric.
Name calling obscures the serious fiscal issues facing Lower Merion and Montgomery County. While fiscal common sense is on of the Tea Party principles, it is not the only one. Just as Big Government Spending, Borrowing, Taxing and Unionizing is only only one piece of classical fascism-communism.
ShapriroRichards need to resort to name calling to distract from their records of Big Government, Big Spending, Big Borrowing and Big Unionizing. .
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We caught Mike Dvorkin during VMworld 2018 and got two minutes of his time to talk about container security.\
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Rochester, MN dentist Dr. Jim Gores opened Lakeside Dentistry in 1985 and has been providing quality dental care ever since to Rochester and the surrounding areas. He and his wife were the first two employees.
Our practice has grown and changed over the years. Dr. Peggy Scott, Dr. Lucy Meyer, and a talented team joined us. What hasn't changed, though, is the commitment to provide the best service possible to our community.
Call us at 507-282-8222 to find out what your hometown dentists can do for you and your family!
Lakeside Dentistry is so excited to welcome Dr Aimee Sims to the practice this coming July! Aimee is currently completing her DMD at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. Prior to that she completed her bachelors degree at Nova Southeastern University, where she also competed in cross-country and track. Aimee comes to Rochester with her fiancé, who is here completing his residency at the Mayo Clinic. Aimee brings a shining personality and light to our office, as well as attention to detail and patient care. We know the patients will enjoy her as much as she will enjoy them!


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Avid Multi-Genre Reader. Lover of Books with Unique Settings. Audiobook Fanatic. Sweet Tea Addict. Mom of Two Boys & Mistress of Two Very Energetic Black Kittens. -Empress Reece
These three books released TODAY and I'm so excited! Woohoo!
Soil is the follow-up to Salt by Colin F. Barnes. He's a great author but one that definitely doesn't get the recognition he deserves I think. This is a dystopia series about survivors that are living on a flotilla of ships. Very cool setting! I'm buying this ebook today. : )
Salt to the Sea is a historical novel about four refugee teenagers searching for freedom during World War II. I actually have not read anything by Ruta Sepetys before but this sounds like a very interesting book. I put in a request for it, months ago it seems like, through NetGalley it but it's 'still' pending so it's probably a no-go. Unless the publisher was waiting until release date to approve requests -that's what I'm hoping for anyways, so I still have my fingers crossed.
Stars Above is a compilation of stories related to The Lunar Chronicles series. I'm currently listening to Fairest and then Winter comes after it which is another one I can't wait to read. I'm just glad once I finish Winter, I can jump right into Stars Above right away with no waiting period. The Lunar Chronicles is an awesome fantasy/ dystopian/ fairy tale retelling series. It's a definite must-read too! Actually it's a must-listen to if you like audiobooks. The narrator is fabulous and really brings the series to life. My library ordered the audio cd at my request so I'm thrilled about that. I'll be the first hold to get it when it comes in. : )


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St. Martin's TableTwin Cities, Minnesota
I like the quaint, cozy atmosphere in St. Martin's Table. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I also love how much of the proceeds go to charity and that the place is non-profit.
The food is simple, tasty, fresh and cheap. I usually get a cup of soup and a whole sandwich combo for $7.50. The soup is often times heartier than the sandwich; I particularly like their chili, or their curry soups, while the sandwich is just basically sprouts and a tofu or bean spread on top of fluffy bread. That said, it hits the spot, and it's usually hard for me to decide between the flavors for their spreads and soups (they usually have two vegan soup options and two vegan spread options).
Sometimes they have a vegan dessert option as well. I wasn't expecting much, but the mocha chocolate cake ($3.75) I had was spectacular---it was unusually moist, fluffy, soft and rich. The mocha flavor was oh-so-subtle. It was easily superior to anything at Hard Times, Seward Cafe or The Wedge. In some respects, I think it was better than even the turtle cake at French Meadow.
If St. Martin's had one or two killer vegan desserts daily, and also a mockmeat sandwich, I'd be there all the time, as the atmosphere is great, the prices are good, the food is fresh and light, and the mission of the cafe is pleasant and inspiring.
It's a cozy place, very cute. Somehow, It makes me want to be more quiet than I otherwise would be. The food is good, if a bit boring.
I finally made it out to St. Martin's table. It was World Food Day, so they only had soup and bread. Bread's not vegan (honey) so I didn't care about that. Instead, I gave it to one of my lunch companions. The soup I had was awesome: curried potato kale. Filled me up, along with some lemon-ginger tea. Cheap, too.
As part of World Food Day, they had TONS of handmade bowls for sale, each $10. I picked one up and had an overall good time. I wish their bread didn't have honey in it, or at least that they had a vegan option for it. However, for a bowl of soup on a cold day, I'll return for the price and location near the West Bank campus. I think my score is a great rather than just good because I'm a huge fan of hearty soup, and it's really hard to find vegan soup (aka meat-broth free) anywhere.
emily parker
i love st. martin's table. i almost always get the spread sampler with a garden salad with cucumber dressing. the food is simple and fresh. the perfect place for lunch.
I just discovered that all the bread they serve, including the bread in the "vegan" sandwiches, has honey in it! Furthermore, the vegan soup (which is not very filling without the bread) comes with bread that has butter not on the side, but on top!
Even before I knew that their bread has honey in it, I was not crazy about their food. They primarily serve soups, salads, and sandwiches and their sandwiches consist of only bread, spread and sprouts. Their salads are ok but they're nothing special. Their soups are more interesting and tend to be tastier too and their apricot and cherry nectars are great! But they almost never have vegan desserts which is really bad because I love sweets!
I should note that a lot of my vegetarian and non-vegetarian friends like this place a lot more than I do. I guess if you are not vegan and you study at University of Minnesota, St. Martin's is an ok, quiet place that's convenient to get to. And they support a lot of good causes. But there is almost nothing I would like to eat there.
Yeah, it's all vegetarian, but there aren't nearly enough vegan options. If you want, you can get rice crackers substituted for bread if you order soup, but they only serve about 5 and it really isn't worth it. The soup I had was pretty bland, and a small portion for as much as they charged for it. I do support the idea, I think it's awesome that they have friendly volunteers and everything, but there weren't enough vegan options and I think that's a huge absence.
Jason Martin
Great food and service, and very relaxing. I had wanted to eat there for a couple years and finally made the trek today. I was impressed with the simplicity and taste of the food, the sincerity of the volunteer staff, and the causes they support. I will definitely return.
Eric Webster
I am not a vegetarian, so I cannot speak as to the adherence of St Martin's Table to vegetarian or vegan orthodoxy. What I can say is that this bookstore and cafe is a Minneapolis treasure, and an oasis of calm and sincere good nature adjacent to the University's West Bank.
They match their beliefs with their deeds, showing (IMHO anyway) what is best in religion while sparing their customers any proselytizing or vegetarian lectures.
Props to St Martins Table!
Rachel Widome
The food is always very good. And it just feels good eating here. You are supporting a good cause and eating healthy. The menu isn't too extensive, just sandwiches and salads but it's very tastey. Its priced right too. St. Martin's table is a nice, yummy, casual luch spot. You'll leave happy.
The food is always simple but good, and the atmosphere is always pleasant. Even better, when you eat there, you're supporting a good community establishment, and worthwhile charities around the world.


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MWSA Review
Gary A. Best's Belle of the Brawl is a wonderful portrait of the relationship between a boy and his mother, told through the letters of young Fred Lull as he writes home during his training and deployment as a B-17 bombardier. It describes a warm, emotional relationship, where a young man in harm's way continuously works to reassure his worried mother that he is just fine and plenty safe, even when the horrors of war surround him.
Best does a great job of interspersing the letters from Fred with notes,comments, and news clippings about the war at that time. This serves to both allow the reader to fix in history when the story occurred and also to contrast the harsh realities of war with the boy's club picture that Fred paints for his mother.
In addition to developing the picture of the relationship, the book does a wonderful job of painting a picture of what life was like in America during World War II. The reader learns about rationing, traveling in the United States, and how Americans worked to make ends meet in the 1940's.
This book is an excellent addition to any library, but will be especially enjoyed by military aviation buffs and World War II veterans.
Reviewed by: Rob Ballister (2011)
Author's Synopsis
Belle of the Brawl chronicles the WW II experiences of a B-17 bombardier through the Plexiglas nose of his B-17. Based on the 150 letters the airman wrote home to his mom, much of the horrors of what he experienced off the wing of his plane, aircraft destroyed, dismemberment by flak, go unshared. He didn't want her to worry so he couldn't tell her, "I noticed some movement and a flash of light out of the corner of my right eye . . . the plane that had been flying right next to us had exploded and simply disappeared." Using the bombardier's combat flight record, research data, and interviews of former B-17 crewmembers, Belle of the Brawl unfolds, breaking through the barrier of an unwillingness and inability to tell loved ones of the smell and taste of the war. He and others wrote home in generalities but remembered something quite different. Flying over Berlin, circled with more than 700 antiaircraft cannons, the massive air armada of D-Day and the horrendous air battle over Brux are revealed and remembered long after the struggles of combat - After I got home, "I'd wake up screaming and the same FW would be coming after me."


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This is the same day as our next meeting – Tuesday 3rd June. The meeting is at 2.0 in the Willow Gallery and our artist is
Rachael Montgomery,
the Matisse show is at 7.15 at Eagles Meadow Odeon in Wrexham –
so plenty of time between meeting and show to grab a bite to eat and make this a day of art!!
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Ugh! You've caught another @#$%! cold. (Darn you, germy children or coworkers!) There must be something you can do to get rid of it faster. But be careful. These things can actually make you worse:
Antibiotics. Colds are caused by viruses, so antibiotics are useless. They only fight bacterial infections. Taking them for a cold can make it harder to fight bacterial infections in the future.
Pretending you're well. Faking it until you make it robs you of resting time to get well and risks spreading germs to others. (Darn you … you!)
Overdoing over-the-counter (OTC) cold products. Medicated decongestant nasal sprays may provide short-term relief, but overuse can actually make nasal congestion worse.
Here's a cold hard truth: There are no magical cures for the common cold. Nada! So what works?
In the words of the wise one, Cookie Monster—"Take it slow, take it easy, take a rest." And drink plenty of fluids to help your immune system destroy the virus. (Cookie didn't say that one.)
Wash your hands often. Try not to touch your mouth, nose, and eyes with unwashed hands. (Gross.)
Isolate yourself. Stay home while you are sick. Limit contact with loved ones, too.
Read labels and use OTC cold relief remedies as directed. Pain relievers and decongestants may provide symptom relief, but they won't shorten your cold.
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Island Hopping | Amanda Lindroth Design
White duck, boldly colored fabrics in solids, stripes, and jaunty prints, rattan and cane seating, whitewashed or colorfully painted English case furniture, canopied beds, straw matting—these are but some of the signature ingredients of an Amanda Lindroth interior. The Florida-born designer decamped to Nassau some 20 years ago after stints in New York and London. Since she founded her firm in 2010, she has become the go-to designer of island dwellers from Lyford Cay to Antigua, Abaco to Belize, Harbour Island to Palm Beach, and Southampton to Great Cranberry Island in Maine.


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Town: Wharton Borough
- Notes: Licensed to remove freon and will provide a decal once removed showing the freon has been removed by a licensed person. Based out of Rockaway and has a limited territory of Roxbury, Wharton, Mine Hill, Chester, the Mendhams, some parts of Jefferson (Lake Hopatcong and Milton).
- Limitations: Does not go further east than Rockaway.
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We offer a large range of decorative metal fencing for all types of requirements. We have the ability to design in-house or work to our clients specification with various types of finish available from galvanising to painting or powder coating.
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Timeline of Jennifer Aniston
|Born in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
|Married to Brad Pitt
|Divorced with Brad Pitt
|Began dating Vince Vaughn
|Began dating Justin Theroux
|Married to Justin Theroux
|Won Golden Globes, USA
|Won Primetime Emmy Awards
|Won Aftonbladet TV Prize, Sweden
|Won Alliance of Women Film Journalists
|Began her acting career
|First major movie role
|Divorced Justin Theroux
|Net Worth
|Date of Birth:
|1969 , February-11
|Birth Nation:
|United States
|5 feet 5 inch
|Jennifer Aniston
|Birth Name
|Jennifer Joanna Aniston
|John Aniston
|Nancy Dow
|Birth Place/City
|Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
|White Ethnicity
|Net Worth
|$150 mollion
|Hair Color
|Body Measurements
|34-23-35 inch
|Breast Size
|Weight in KG
|Famous for
|Married to
|Brad Pitt (m. 2000)
|Brad Pitt (m. 2005)
|Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
|Golden Globe Awards
|Horrible Bosses 2
Jennifer Aniston is a renowned American actress, producer, director, and businesswoman. She is popular for portraying the role of Rachel Green in the famous television series Friends. She is widely known for being Brad Pitt's wife.
Jennifer Aniston's Early Life and Education
Jennifer Aniston was born Jennifer Joanna Aniston on February 11, 1969, and is currently 50 years old. She was born in the upper-class family in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, the United States of America to mother Nancy Dow and father John Aniston. She was born to the actor's family. She is of American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity.
As both of her parents were actor and actress, it helped a lot for her to begin her acting career. She also took her acting classes in Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School.
Jennifer Aniston's Career
Jennifer started her professional career in 1988 working for Dancing on Checker's Grave and For Dear Life. However, she grabbed huge attention after appearing in the role of Rachel Green in the American television sitcom, Friends alongside Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, and Lisa Kudrow.
Till the date, Jennifer has appeared in numerous movies and television series like Rumor Has It, Room 10, Dirt, Marley & Me, Wanderlust, Horrible Bosses, The Yellow Birds, Dumplin', and many others.
Jennifer Aniston's Net Worth
Jennifer is one of the wealthiest celebrities in the world. As of 2019, Jennifer Aniston's net worth is reported to be around $240 million. Her net worth in 2015 was around $150 million. For portraying her role in Friends, her salary was $1,250,000 for each episode in 2004.
Jennifer Aniston's Personal Life
Jennifer Aniston is married twice and divorced in the same number. She was first married to Brad Pitt aka William Bradley Pitt who is one of the great actor and producer from the United Kingdom. They fell in love with each other at the end of the 1990s and got married in 2000.
They were one of the sweetest couples at the time and were also leading an example of successful married celebrity as they were married for about half a decade.
But that didn't last forever as it came to an end in 2005 and soon after their separation, he began his romantic relationship with actress Angelina Jolie.
Jennifer also started her love affairs with Vince Vaughn after being divorced with Pitt. Later, she got married to Justin Theroux in 2015 but sadly got divorced after being married for two years. The pair dated for around five years before tying the knot.
Jennifer Aniston facts on timeline
Born in Sherman Oaks, Los AngelesFebruary 11 , 1969
She was from the upper class family born in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States of America to Nancy Dow and John Aniston. Both of her parents were actors. She is an American and is of diverse descent.
Married to Brad PittJuly 29 , 2000
She was first married to Brad Pitt. His full name is William Bradley "Brad" Pitt and he is one of the great actor and producer from United Kingdom. They fell in love with each other at the end of 1990s and finally got married in 2000.
Divorced with Brad PittOctober 2 , 2005
Jennifer and Brad were one of the sweetest couple at that time and they were also leading an example of successful married celebrity as they were married for about half a decade. But that didn't last forever as it came to an end in 2005 and soon after their separation he began his romantic relationship with actress Angelina Jolie.
Began dating Vince Vaughn2005
Soon after she got divorced with actor Brad Pitt, she started her love affairs with Vince Vaughn. He is also one of the great actor from United States and he is also a screenwriter and as well producer. They called off their relationship in 2006.
Began dating Justin Theroux2011
She had love affairs with lots of actors and singers and some of them are Vince Vaughn, Tate Donovan and Adam Duritz. She also had romantic relationship with singer John Mayer. In 2011, she was found with Justin Theroux.
Married to Justin TherouxAugust 5 , 2015
After having romantic love affairs with Justin Theroux for about four years, she decided to enter into the new stage of her relationship. Actually they got engaged in 2012 and they married recently in August of 2015.
Won Golden Globes, USA2003
Jennifer has been nominated in Golden Globes, USA for three different times in her life and two of her nominations in this award were from her role in the television series, Friends. She won this award for the first time in 2003 for Best Performance by an Actress.
Won Primetime Emmy Awards2002
Primetime Emmy Awards is one of the prestigious awards in Hollywood and Jennifer has also been lucky to be honored with this award once in her life and that was in 2002 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Won Aftonbladet TV Prize, Sweden2001
She has been nominated in Aftonbladet TV Prize, Sweden for four different times in her life and out of her four nominations she has been honored from all those four. She won this award for Best Foreign TV Personality.
Won Alliance of Women Film Journalists2010
It seems like she has been nominated in all the awards that is offered to the actors in the film industry. She has also been nominated in Alliance of Women Film Journalists for three different times and from those three nominations she has been able to win this once.
Began her acting career1988
As both of her parents were actor and actress, it helped a lot for her to begin her acting career. She also took her acting classes in Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. She began her professional career in 1988.
First major movie role2003
During her early acting days, she played her role in various television series. From that time on she also played her role in the movies but those movies were not successful ones. She played her first major movie role in 2003 and that was in Bruce Almighty.
Divorced Justin Theroux2017
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux got divorced in 2017 just after around two years of married life.
Net Worth2019
Jennifer is one of the wealthiest celebrities in the world. As of 2019, Jennifer Aniston's net worth is reported to be around $240 million.


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JetBlue Debuts New Service from New York LaGuardia, Washington National
Airlines & Airports June 11, 2012
JetBlue Airways on June 11 launched new service from New York's LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to points in Florida, increasing flights at both airports by eight roundtrips daily to 16 or more roundtrips by this summer. Fares for all-in, one-way travel are available in New York and Washington D.C. to points in Florida on www.jetblue.com for as low as $99.
At LaGuardia, JetBlue now offers daily service to three new Florida destinations including Fort Myers (RSW), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Tampa (TPA). Tampa will be served twice daily while Fort Myers and Sarasota/Bradenton will each be served with one daily flight. In addition, JetBlue is doubling its LaGuardia to Orlando service, adding two more daily flights for a total of four. The airline also is adding one more flight to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood for a total of six daily flights and adding a second flight to West Palm Beach.
At Washington's Ronald Reagan National, JetBlue is adding three more daily roundtrips to Boston for a total of 10 per day. JetBlue also added service between Reagan National to Tampa as well as two additional flights to both Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. In addition, the airline will be serving new capital-to-capital service from Reagan National to San Juan, Puerto Rico starting Aug. 23. The growth was made possible by the airline's acquisition of slots through an FAA auction.
JetBlue has offered flights at LaGuardia Airport since 2004 and currently provides nonstop service to three Florida destinations -- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Orlando and West Palm Beach -- with up to 10 daily flights. JetBlue began operations at Washington National in November 2010 and operates up to nine daily flights to its focus cities in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, and Orlando.
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text: Last week I saw the movie "Interstellar" with my husband and son. I haven't read any reviews of the movie but have heard it's been getting a mixed response. This isn't a review. I won't be giving thumbs up or thumbs down. What I will say is this: I've been thinking about it off and on for days, and I always like that in a movie, when it offers something to think about. Not in a dreadful way, such as not being able to get disturbing images out of one's mind. But in a good thought-provoking way. "Interstellar" featured worm holes opening up in the nick of time, black holes, relativity and time, five dimensions, and the ability of gravity to cross those dimensions. It featured people making things, being brave, and figuring things out. It showed people in a long obedience toward finding solutions. This movie was far from "optimistic" in the strictest sense of the word. After all, the world as we know it was ending. But it reminded me of the vastness and mystery of the greater universe of which we are a part and of the power of communal and individual resolve, and I've appreciated those reminders this week.


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Petrified Wood pebbles in basket-Stone of Earth energy
Pebbles Weight-200gm approx
Material – Petrified Wood Stone
Basket( L X W X H ) – 8cm X 8cm X 4cm approx
Petrified tumbled stones are used to bring its very strong Earth power to your efforts to transform yourself into something stronger. Its Earth Energy is also useful in Feng Shui & vastu in efforts to enhance vitality and bring abundance to space or room. Especially placing petrified removes the defect related to the south west.
Petrified wood is basically fossilized wood that has had it's organic matter replaced by stone, step by step, as it decomposes. The wood structure is maintained, but the wood fibers are slowly transformed into stone.
It assists one in keeping pace with the day, keeping the hours from neither hurrying by or moving too slow one is, therefore, moving forward in a good and steady manner, helping one be more productive.
Petrified Wood is an excellent stone for masters & leaders, as it has endured the ravaging changes of time and become stronger.
Petrified Wood helps in realizing the wisdom and lessons of the past.
Some people use tumbled Petrified Wood when working with past life issues &, to open up to information from cosmic Records.
Many uses tumbled Petrified Wood when working on their own spiritual growth process.
Physically, tumbled Petrified Wood is said to help all types of healing, and especially any issues associated with age.
Highly recommended by reiki and crystal healers, Vastu & Feng shui consultants


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Strategies to Boost Your GED Social Studies Score on Test Day
You can increase your score by mastering a few smart test-taking strategies. Here are some tips to boost your GED Social Studies test score during the test and when composing your Extended Response essay.
Improving your score on test day
When you start the GED Social Studies test, resist any urge to rush through the questions. Pace yourself. You wouldn't sprint at the start of a marathon. However, you have only a certain amount of time for each section in the GED test, so time management is an important part of succeeding on the test. You need to plan and use your time wisely.
During the test, pay attention to the clock in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. When the test begins, check that time and be sure to monitor how much time you have left as you work your way through the test.
You have about 90 seconds for each question-and-answer item. Do the easiest questions first. If you get stuck on a question, leave it and come back to it later if you have time. Keeping to that schedule and answering as many questions as possible are essential. If you don't monitor the time for each question, you won't have time to answer all the questions on the test.
Here are a few additional tips:
Keep calm and carry on. The time you spend panicking could be better spent answering questions.
Remember that each section of the test is timed separately. You can't transfer time from the multiple-choice section to the Extended Response or vice versa. Use all leftover time in either section to review within that section.
Whenever you read a question, ask yourself what it's asking. That helps you stay focused on what you need to find out to answer the question.
Try to eliminate some answer choices. Even if you don't really know the answer, guessing can help. Ignore choices that are obviously wrong, and you've already improved your odds of guessing a correct answer. You don't lose points for incorrect answers, so you can guess on the items you don't know for sure without fear.
Don't overthink. Because all the questions are straightforward, don't look for hidden or sneaky questions. The questions ask for an answer based on the information given. If you don't have enough information to answer the question, one of the answer choices will say so.
Find the best answer and quickly verify that it answers the question. If it does, click on that choice and move on. If it doesn't, leave it and come back to it after you answer all the other questions, if you have time.
You need to pick the most correct answer from the choices offered. It may not be the perfect answer, but it's what is required.
Make sure your answer really answers the question at hand. Wrong choices usually don't answer the question — that is, they may sound good, but they answer a different question than the one the test asks.
When two answers appear very close or completely opposite, consider both answers carefully because they both can't be right — but they both can be wrong. Some answer choices may be very close and appear correct, but there's a fine line between completely correct and nearly correct. Be careful. These answer choices are sometimes given to see whether you really understand the material. Similarly, two answers that contradict each other both can't be right, but both can be wrong.
Trust your instincts. Some choices may strike you as wrong when you reread them, but second-guessing yourself can lead to trouble; it often leads you to change a correct answer to an incorrect one. If you're prepared, you probably know more than you think. Don't change a lot of questions at the last minute.
Writing an exceptional Extended Response essay
The Extended Response section of the test requires different strategies and tactics. Here are a few suggestions for writing a stellar Extended Response essay:
Read the prompt carefully. The prompt instructs you on what to write about.
Identify the enduring issue and explain why it's such an issue. The Extended Response essay will present you with two passages and ask you to write an essay explaining how the material represents an enduring issue. According to the GED Testing Service, an enduring issue is "an important topic or idea that may be subject to ongoing discussion throughout multiple eras of history."
State your thesis (main claim) clearly and succinctly in the first sentence of the first paragraph. Don't try to get creative and hold off to the end to reveal the mystery.
Cite evidence from the reading passages and include exact quotations from both passages. The evaluation looks for appropriately used quotes. Be sure to explain how and why the quotes connect to your thesis.
Use relevant knowledge from your own studies. This essay is one of the few times the test requires prior knowledge. You've done general reading in this subject area; draw on that knowledge.
Use any extra time to reread and review your final essay. You may have written a good essay, but you always need to check for typos and grammar errors. The essay is evaluated for style, content, and proper English. That includes spelling and grammar. However, clarity, sound reasoning, and evidence to support your claims are much more important than writing an error-free essay.


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Any talents most people don't know about?
Most people don't know that I can draw; I used to make bank selling my drawings for 25 cents apiece back in elementary school – that is, until the principle shut it down. Apparently, you can't "fundraise for only yourself" damn you Mr. Wilson.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday, you can usually find me...
Worrying about Monday.
What's a goal you have for yourself that you want to accomplish in the next year?
I want to connect with and explore more of the Vietnamese culture. Growing up with the influences of American society caused me to cast aside my Vietnamese side for longer than I care to admit; now is a good time to finally get back in tune with my heritage.
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I feel so incredibly privileged to have been part of your course this weekend, thank you. I'm so glad I was quick at putting my name down!! I haven't stopped talking about it since I got home!!
Being Present with Bobbi on Sunday was an incredibly moving experience and is something I'll never forget.
The world would be very different place if we all used the Trust Technique.
I just attended the June Trust Technique workshop and have to say it was one of the most inspirational and touching weekends I have ever experienced. Learning to get such a deep connection with animals and to help them heal is something everyone should experience. James and Shelley were great at showing us how to work with the horses and the whole weekend was magic. If you're looking to work with animals or just want to create a deeper connection with your own pet then this is well worth getting yourself booked on! Thank you James and Shelley x
What a truly wonderful 2 days. To have been able to find peace tranquillity and a true regard for both people and animals has been such a very moving experience which I look forward to moving on with.
James teaches a whole new understanding of how to be with animals, this is a very inspiring and special weekend. Getting the Trust of the horses to lie down beside you is a very magical experience.- remember horses are a flight animal -.James is a wonderful teacher and has a vast knowledge of animals and how to care for them he is an inspiration to anyone attending this course. Thank you James and Shelly for the wonderful work you both are doing. The Mane Chance Sanctury is a credit to you both. I would recommend this clinic to anyone who works with animals and especially those working in animal rescue centres
What an absolutely awesome experience! I'd looked forward to the Clinic for a long time having been on the waiting list for some months and it's fair to say it exceeded my expectations on every level. I'd hoped to develop myself and to discover new possibilities for working therapeutically with horses and I came away having a rich, profound experience of both. The Sanctuary is the most serene and perfect setting to experience the peace and unifying effect of what is such a simple but equally profound technique. James is an inspiring teacher and human being. It was truly a gift to spend time with the horses in such a 'present' way. To witness the depth of relationship that clearly exists between James and all of the horses is like nothing I've ever seen and completely beautiful - as it is to see such happy, healthy horses given the past trauma most of them have in their history. I would heartily recommend this course - not just for those with a professional connect with animals but anyone who cares for them and believes in authentic living. Thank you James, Shelley and all at Mane Chance, with love Gwen x
Just completed the Trust Technique weekend at Mane Chance Sanctuary - it was phenominal. As a pet owner, my relationship with Tayto (rescued Jack Russell) has blossomed. James helped me through my own blockage which greatly helped me relate to Tayto's issues. Working with the horses opened up a whole new understanding for me - a whole new dimension to the world that I had missed. I encourage everyone to come meet James & Shelley and experience what they have created and witness the wonderful potential that lies ahead.
Gentle, subtle and yet so powerful is how I would describe the Trust Technique. I found the whole weekend very inspiring, James is a great teacher. I feel I have been shown a new way of being with animals. I have already been putting into practice what I learnt with my animals at home and I know this will also enhance my work with animals as a healer and animal communicator. I received so many things from this weekend I feel that it has touched me on a deep level. I found the time spent with the horses to be very special and moving. I would highly recommend this clinic.
As someone who treats animals as well as humans in my profession as an osteopath, this course answered a lot of questions that had arisen for me over the years - in some ways, it felt like coming home to something I'd glimpsed before from a long way off but James made it clear and simple and profound, all at the same time and the physical effect on the horses was clear. Working with James, Shelley and the horses at Mane Chance was a wonderful weekend and a privilege; I know that the tools it has given me will help me with my current work and my own 'stuff' and I am excited about the doors to new possibilities that it has opened. I recommend this course to anyone who works with or owns animals.
Wow, that was a weekend to remember for the rest of my life. I loved every minute and learned so much from this course, I could hardly bring myself to leave at the end of it. It's such a simple and logical concept although so difficult to explain, but James and Shelley managed to show us everything with their peacefulness, regard, patience and understanding. Thanks so much - you and the beautiful horses have been an inspiration to me and opened up a part of my soul that I didn't know existed. I now hope to follow my dream.
I took part in the Trust Technique weekend on 6 and 7 September this year. and in many ways it felt like coming home. I have studied the work of and have met several animal communicators, healers and 'whisperers' over the past 20 years, but James French beats them all. Not only is the trust technique incredibly powerful, works on humans as well animals, but it is also beautifully simple. You do not need special equipment, round pens or 'magical' gifts. All you need to do is to be present. This can be learned by anybody and it can be applied anywhere, at any time. As a volunteer at Mane Chance Horse Sanctuary, I have seen first hand how extremely traumatised horses can be turned round into happy, relaxed and trusting animals using the trust technique. I myself have started using the trust technique with my own animals at home, but I have also started applying it at work, in my class of 13 junior school children with special educational needs. When we all get present, a wonderful sense of calm and peace settles over the room. My assistants and I also use the technique to support children who are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or who have just had a tantrum or other major upset. Especially those children who have limited speech or are emotionally fragile, are able to release a lot of tension with the trust technique and will often sigh and yawn before they settle back down to work again. Wouldn't it be great if every teacher in the land could learn the trust technique?
I had my name on the waiting list and was so excited when at short notice a place became available on the 6th Sept 2014 course. A little nervous on arrival, one cannot help to be put at ease by the peace that envelops the sanctuary and the welcome given by James and Shelley. It is not an exaggeration to say that what I learnt and the tools that I have come away with, has saved the life of my beautiful border collie, Jackson, who had fear aggression and for whom euthanasia had been recommended by my vet. In a clear, gentle way, James helped me `open doors' which I didn't realise were there, let alone closed ! I left with a practical action plan that will make real differences in Jackson's and my life. I cannot thank James or recommend the course highly enough. Karen x
I am so pleased I attended this course. It was just what I needed I was feeling a bit stuck and looking for something that I could do to help myself and others. It is amazingly simple but really powerful. Meeting like minded people on the course was also wonderful. I am hopefully going to continue studying with James, he is very talented and compassionate. If you are looking for a healing technique that you can see working then this is it!! If you are reading this then just book the course, you will not regret it!
What an amazing weekend on the Trust Technique course with James, Shelley, Evie and the beautiful horses. James is such a warm, peaceful person, and a very gentle teacher. Lots of happiness and humour while learning to regard animals and help them with the Trust Technique. I`ve come away feeling very peaceful and I hope I helped to give some of that peacefulness to the horses I sat with. They are a really special group of horses, so gentle and affectionate and sometimes cheeky (Blueboy!) They are so full of character and how I wish I could be around them everyday. James and Shelley have the most amazing life helping those animals. I couldn't think of a better thing to do in life. If I can do another course at Mane Chance with them I will do.
I have been around horses for many years in a very informal way. I loved the approach taken by James, and the Trust Technique results are beyond amazing. After a truly heartwarming weekend, i have today spent time with my own horses, starting to put into practice what I have learned this weekend. That was a wonderful experience, and one I look forward to repeating tomorrow. My little herd of three and I will benefit SO much from what I have learned.
I fully recommend this technique for anyone who wants to connect with animals on a very deep, compassionate and fulfilling level; and really feel that given the opportunity, your animal companions would ask you to attend! !
This was an amazing, life changing, weekend. James and Shelly have shown me a completely different approach to 'working' with horses and I feel a new door has opened for me in how address Issues in the future.
Thank you so, so much. I am exhausted but reflective and it's all positive. My confidence about being with horses is restored and am keen to share with others. Try it, there is nothing too and so so much to gain.
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It was by pure divine intervention that I found and was able to attend the Clinic on 31st of May 2014. It is truly one of the most profound experiences that I have ever had. I was reminded of my true self again. It reaffirmed my beliefs that we are not here to dominate animals but to walk side by side with them, in harmony and with love and respect. We should not dominate and overpower them with our demands, to then be upset and angry when they do not respond in the way we wanted them to. The weekend with the horses was so peaceful and harmonious. Learning about the trust techniques and the effects it has and then seeing this in practice on humans and animals alike is very humbling. I have since started to apply this to all aspects of my life and the ripple effect on relationships, business, my pets and all animals round me has been truly amazing to see. In all this, I have found a calm, peaceful place that has made my life so much better. I would just like to say big thank you to James, Shelly and all the horses at Mane Chance; what you do matter so much to humans and animals!
I attended the Trust Technique Clinic at Mane Chance Sanctuary on the 31st May and 1st June, travelling from Ireland. It was an amazing experience and life changing for both humans and animals. I can only highly recommend attending one of the clinics (even if you live abroad, it is worth travelling for it). Mane Chance Sanctuary is a beautiful and soothing place, a little piece of Heaven on Earth. James and Shelley are inspirational, very warm and kind. Their passion for the Trust Technique and the welfare of the horses and all animals shines through. I came out of the week-end feeling very peaceful and have managed to keep the present moment feeling with me ever since and my dogs love it. A big Thank You again to James and Shelley for the unforgettable experience.
I took part in tht TT weekend recently (30th- 31st of May 2014) it was the most amazing experience I've ever had and it's incredibly difficult to find the right words to sum up the experience. It was great to get in touch with animals in such a tranquil place and I loved that the trust technique is about slowing down and getting present so as the animal feels comfortable in human company. I am a recent vet nursing grad and will definitely be using this technique to help reduce stress for the animals which will further help their recovery. The weekend also worked on using the technique for ourselves also and it was quite an amazing experience and impowering to be able to quieten any negative thoughts that I had. I will continue to use this for myself and animals as it so worthwhile for us all! A huge thank you to James and Shelly for sharing their knowledge and passion in such a gentle, warm and caring way. I'm so happy there are people out there trying to bring balance back to the human animal bond. A huge thanks to all the horses of course too : ) especially Fred, Snoop and Timmy. I miss everyone already! I highly recommend this experience , it will be one to remember!
We attended a trust technique seminar with James and the difference in handling our animals has been immense. I use the technique nearly every day when I bring in my horses and to calm them down when they are feisty. We have already enrolled for the ACT1 course and I can't wait to start.
We attended a trust technique seminar with James and the difference in handling our animals has been immense. I use the technique nearly every day when I bring in my horses and to calm them down when they are feisty. We have already enrolled for the ACT1 course and I can't wait to start.
The TT weekend is currently located at the Mane Chance Horse Sanctuary so the attendees arent the only ones benefiting from the course. My personal experience was profound and working around the horses was just magical. I have found it hard to find the words to describe the experience: Beautiful, magical, deeply life changing, yet simple. I cant wait for the practitioners course so that I can spread the word! I have come away with a new and more effective way of looking at the world and the beings around me. It has brought me a thousand steps closer to, and with a view of realising my dream of working with animals in the right way! Thank you James, Shelley, Horus, Phylis, Gwen et al...
Attended a TT weekend on 31 Aug 2013. This weekend with James & Shelley was a breath of fresh air. Its a personal journey as well as an animal teaching/connecting one. The Trust Technique is gentle and it is a joy to slow down enough to see how being in the present moment effects the animals, and how that progresses to enabling them to be comfortable being with us. James also goes through how we can use it to heal ourselves and we all need that. James is magic so calm, patient, knowledgeable & wise. Both he and Shelley are so passionate about the sanctuary it is a joy to spend the weekend with them. If you are thinking of doing a TT w/end please do not hesitate, you will not regret it. 🙂
I have been a supporter of Mane Chance Horse Sanctuary since the start and have been observing James French's work for some time. Being a lover of Animals I thought I would enrol for the Trust Technique Clinic which was held at The Mane Chance Horse Sanctuary. I cannot recommend it highly enough. James and Shelly are passionate about the Trust Technique and that passion was picked up by the group. James teaches you how to get present with the horses which is an unbelievable experience. James and Shelly also taught us life skills that can be used to keep us calm and relaxed in the busy and stressful world we live in. I drove back to the North West a happy and relaxed camper.
Had a most amazing and life changing weekend learning about the Trust Technique with James French and Team. Being amongst the horses was a humbling experience never to be forgotten and both my Greyhounds experienced the magic of the weekend too. James kindly taught Paddy that men were OK really and Desi grew up.....Thank you All.
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I attended the TT clinic at Mane Chance in June 2013, and what a brilliant weekend it was. The videos of James doing the TT are excellent, but actually being able to work with him and Shelley in person with the MC horses was such a humbling experience. I remember getting present with Lucy, who eventualy sat down beside me. I have to say that I was completely overwhelmed by this beautiful experience, and highly recommend the course to anyone who loves animals. Thank you James and Shelley. Veronica x
I attended a Trust Technique clinic because Ive been watching the videos and I thought it would be very helpful to get some practice with the experts. It was a wonderful weekend and I feel that I learnt so much, which I will use in my work with animals. The whole experience was gentle but profound and James and Shelley do amazing work. Shortly after the weekend I attended a conference on Awakening to Animals and I couldnt stop telling everybody about the Trust Technique. If you want to develop a deeper relationship with the animals in your life I thoroughly recommend attending one of these clinics!
I just spent the most amazing weekend with James, Shelley and 7 other people at the Mane Chance Sanctuary learning the Trust Technique. It was a humbling and hugely cathartic experience and one not to be missed. If you have any interest in changing the life of animals (and yourself) for the better then there can be no better way than experiencing the bliss that you feel attending this wonderful course.
the weekend was inspirational - both for connecting in such a simple and easy way with animals, but also so help heal the wounds we carry inside that prevent us from living a truly authentic life..... with the Trust Technique you can heal yourself and your animal friends - cant wait to do the Practitioners Course!! thank you both James and Shelley for sharing yourselves so honesty and lovingly
This clinic helped me enormously. James explained the Trust Technique so clearly and concisely that I felt truly empowered to develop and deepen my relationship with my horses and dogs. The group learned together in a secure and safe situation; everyone moved forwards and supported each other. Its hard to believe that the way to a better understanding with our companion animals is so easy and available to us all. I would recommend - no, actually, I urge - anyone who has a problem with their pets or who wants to have a better understanding and deeper trust with them, to become a subscriber to the website membership and to attend a Trust Technique Course. Im sure it will change their lives.
Had a truly mind blowing time at Janes on 14th/15th May. So many lovely horses and of course the dogs to work on. A really positive, mind calming experience. I went home a different person. James and Shelley, always encouraging and supportive. My sick dog is already feeling the benenfit of my calmer mind. Loaded horse using the technique too! Thank you James, Shelley and Jane for a great weekend!
A really lovely workshop! I would reccommend the Trust Technique for anyone as it can help us all slow down and find the peace of mind and stillness so we can see the wood from the trees. The Trust Technique can help all of our relationships with people and animals.
One word... Amazing!! I love the peace that the trust technique brings for animals and humans alike. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend this clinic to anyone who spends time with animals, be it for work or as members of the family. We spent the weekend working with some beautiful horses, dogs and goats. This morning I spent only 20 minutes with my stressy horse, when I left him... he was fast asleep! What a fantastic feeling! I have a lot to do with my horses but at last I can see a light at the end of the tunnel!
I have found this technique to be invaluable in my training and behavioural sessions with clients who have difficulties with their pet dogs.It also helps me to remain calm in dificult circumstances. In my opinion, all who work with animals and their people would benefit from the excellent help and guidance given by James French to establish the best environment in which to address their problems
This workshop was quite the best I have ever been on. Learning the Trust Technique with James was not only fascinating, it was life changing. We learnt a way of communicating with our dogs which was stunning in its effectiveness and simplicity. I now have much more confidence to know what Sky and Shadow are saying to me. After using TT with my boys over 6 weeks I feel incredibly in-tune with them and this is a source of great happiness for us all. During recent Kennel Club tests we almost didnt need to speak we were so switched on to each other. The technique has helped us all in different ways. In other words this truly magical course has transformed our lives. Thank you so much James
I have just been on the Trust Technique weekend and want to say how much of an eye opener and wonderful weekend it was. James enthusiasm for what he does shines through and his teaching is very understanding, caring and informative. I find the technique useful for myself as well as for animals. I look forward to joining James on the Act 2 course also, which I am sure will prove to be equally inspirational and to have the same wow factor as the Trust Technique weekend had.
Wow, when James and Shelly arrived at our centre, I was unsure what to expect. However before the training began James created a bond in a very short space of time with our new aquisition Monty a dalmation dog that had experenced a less than favourable start in life. Throughtout the training James showed with Monty how desire to bring peace and his special trust technique can bring positive change. When it came to our turn the delight on our faces was a sure giveaway to James and Shelly how excited we all were when we too could bring peace and benifit to our animals. The course was great guys thank you, I didnt want it to end. A month on the progression of Monty is producing more peace.
Wow, what a weekend! It was a brilliant mix of explanation, demonstration and then practical applications with horses, dogs and cats. James expertly guided and supported us throughout and Shelley looked after our every need, from biscuits to tlc! I was quite literally blown away by the effects that being present with the animals had on their states and behaviours. And interestingly I found many parallels within my own life! The Trust Technique is about a way of being - with our animals, with others and with ourselves - a beautiful and humbling experience. Thank you James for everything that you have done to bring this to us all - it is a magical process and one Im honoured to be part of
I attended the April 10/11th 2010 trust technique workshop, and thoroughly enjoyed it.James and Shelly run a welll organised fun and relaxed workshop with a good balance between practical and theory sessions. Jamess infectious enthusiam for his subject is supported by his wealth of knowledge and experience, which he then deliveres in a clear, gentle and encouraging manner. As for the centre it was very calm and peaceful to be, thank you Emma.Many thanks James and Shelley.
I really enjoyed the Trust-Technique weekend of 10/11 April. The venue was perfect and peaseful I met some really nice people. To be shown the trust-techique with the horses was amazing. I think that James is a very good teacher, I would also like to thank Emma for the very friendly welcome and I was impressed how hard she works looking after so many horses and the passion she shows towards them all. Thank you James, Shelley and Emma for the lovely weekend. Linda
These two days were wonderful. They really opened my eyes to a new way of working with horses and myself. Great for personal development as well as horsey development. Excellent value for money.
Yet another fantastic course ran by James and Shelley. Keep up the really great and important work!!!
Welcoming, accepting and valued.A door way to a new and inspirational way of helping the animals that cross our path. The practical work carried out on the dogs on the course was nothing short of miraculous-and all within the realms of ordinary dog owners. One complaint-time went too quickly !! Diana Hillsdon
This is the way forward in understanding how to connect with our animals. It is helpful for pet owners or anyone working with animals on a professional basis.
James is a gifted teacher who has has a way of making everthing very clear and easy to follow. Although I attended a dog course and I only have horses, I still found it very easy to translate to handling horses. I enjoyed the course so much Im going back for second helpings.
I loved the Trust Technique weekend, thoroughly enjoying every minute from start to finish. The venue was perfect with a warm and welcoming energy and gorgeous animals. It was really useful starting with a demonstration before moving on to the theory and human work on the first day. James teaching flowed beautifully and the technique was explored in a very healing and sharing manner within the small group. The second day working on a practical level with the horses was just amazing, being able to immediately put into practice the technique we had learnt, with James constant support. Thoroughly recommended!
James is an excellent teacher and has the gift of explaining everything in a way you can't help but understand. The practical work on the horses was a wonderful experience as you could clearly see the calming effect that The Trust Technique had on them and James was close by, encouraging us and giving us confidence. I recommend this course to anyone who works with or owns an animal although it can be used with people too. I came away with the knowledge of a fantastic technique, I have some great photos and memories and would like to thank Emma and her animals for making us feel very welcome in their home. Thankyou too James for a great weekend. Carol Wass Grayshott Therapies)
It was amazing to see how the Trust Technique works. With Jamess guidance we very quickly were able to use the technique to calm busy minds and see how the Trust Technique starts to happen. The practical side of the weekend is a big part and is invaluable, it also means that James can gently guide and supervise your progress. I found the response of all the animals to be an amazing experience and didnt realise I would find a personal tool also. Thanks James and also Emma and all your animals that made us feel so welcome. Julie


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Sheet Pan Chicken with Olives, Lemon, Capers & Pecorino
ceramic platter from Fifty One and a Half
I love cooking things in the oven on sheet pans lined with foil. Such easy cleanup! In this dish, I've combined a few of the flavors I love together to make a chicken dish that is so easy to make with minimal clean up.
In this recipe, you first rub chicken parts with some seasoning and then roast them along with really good green olives, lemon and capers. The olives I'm using are called Castelvetrano olives - do not swap them for Spanish olives! They are totally different. If you've never had a Castelvetrano olive, please get a jar and try them now. They are not hard to find. The olives are from Sicily and are meaty and delicious. In Italy, they are served atop salads frequently and are used as a great snacking olive for antipasti. They pair beautifully with lemon and capers. I have used them whole in this dish but if you want to pit them, it's easy to do. Just lay them on a cutting board and, using the side of a wide knife, smash them a bit - the pit comes right out.
I love lemon and capers together. Be sure to only buy small capers packed in salt. Just give them a quick rinse. They add a nice little bite to food.
I like using bone in, skin on chicken. The chicken has more flavor. You can use any combination of chicken parts you like, of course. If you want to add chicken wings to the dish, add them halfway through the cooking time - they are going to cook quicker than other parts. Also, if you are combining dark meat and white meat be sure to see if the chicken breasts are on the thin side or thick side. If they are very thick, you can add them along with the dark meat but if they are thinner, don't cook them the whole time because they also will cook faster.
Hope you enjoy.
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Chicken with Olives, Lemon & Capers
for a printable recipe, click here
serves 4-6
How long to cook the chicken will depend on the size of your parts and if you are cooking dark or white meat. Be sure to check for doneness as you go, after about 30 minutes of cooking time, so you don't overcook the chicken.
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
2½ pounds of chicken (any parts you like)
1 large red onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 lemons, zested and sliced
15 Castelvetrano olives
1 Tablespoon capers in salt, rinsed
4 garlic cloves, skin removed and cloves smashed (use the side of a knife)
1 cup chicken broth
2 Tablespoons finely chopped parsley
¼ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty foil. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Mix rub ingredients together in a small bowl.
Place chicken pieces on the baking sheet and toss generously with the rub, coating all sides. Add the onion wedges, lemon slices, olives and capers. Add the lemon zest to the chicken broth and heat in microwave. Stir. Set aside.
Roast the chicken for 15 minutes until skin is lightly brown. Reduce heat to 375°F. Add the chicken broth to pan and roast for 15 minutes more. Flip chicken over, coating the chicken with the lemon broth. (Start testing for doneness). Roast another 15 minutes. Flip chicken again and roast about another 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (you can pierce a piece and make sure juices run clear).
Remove chicken, onions, lemon slices and olives to a platter. Discard garlic. Lightly tent with foil to keep warm. Transfer the liquid in the baking sheet to a small saucepan and boil vigorously for about 5 - 7 minutes, until thickened slightly. Drizzle over the chicken. Sprinkle with the parsley and Pecorino cheese.


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I really like this Andy, lovely view and composition. It almost has a summer feel to it.
Thanks Tim. The image was 'warmed up' a bit to enhance the sunset glow, and it was one of the few moments the sun actually shone through the grey blanket of cloud in our 4 day visit. Brilliant break nonetheless.
As timdove but the longer you look you get to feel the cooler air of Autumn, great image.
I'm still using the "Wet Collodian System" and Lumix refuse to invest in a digital version. I will get there eventually.
I must admit that whilst I have heard the term 'wet collodion process' before, I had to google it, and was non the wiser afterwards. So if you not only understand it, but also use it, my hat's off to you giorom. I've never dabbled in the dark arts of the dark room, but enjoy the digital equivalent from the comfort of my armchair with tumbler of whiskey within reach.
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Nutritionist, by extension, health professionals will agree with the importance of consuming hydrating food, for the body needs water for its various processes.
On this note, eating foods with more water content is a deal. In this regard, recommended sources of such food include cucumber, tomatoes and pineapples.
Others are lettuce, spinach, cabbages, grape fruits, strawberries among others.
Water, as much as it is useful in smoothening bodily process, it also enhances flushing out of waste and toxic product.
However, most of the hydrating foods are vegetables and fruits. Furthermore, leafy greens provide high level of minerals, vitamins, fibre and proteins.
Additionally, high-water content greens reduces the level of bloating, safe haven for bowel that is not moving.
Here, we explored eight types of fruits and vegetables that keeps you hydrated:
Cucumber and tomatoes contain 96 percent of water inclusive of vitamin K, potassium and magnesium. Easily accessible at mama mboga's kiosk near you. As little as Kshs. 50, you are accommodated.
Interestingly, after hitting the gym, the leafy green is reported to hydrate the body twice effectively a glass of water can do. Water melon is also categorized under this.
Pineapples accommodates approximately 85 percent water. It also has protein-breaking enzyme called bromelain and smoothens digestion which in turn promotes bowel movement.
In most large cities such as Nairobi, hawkers sell the mouthwatering fruits at as little as Kshs. 10. Thika, Kiambu County is the home of Kenya's pineapples.
Lettuce and spinach are in the same category as kale and chard. The green vegetables provide healthy dose of vitamins, fibre and other source of minerals. You possibly remember, a nutritionist recommending them as natural remedy for constipation.
Your acidic indigestion and urinary tract infection, in the long run use of these greens, could be in the past.
The sweet grape fruit is also hydrating food with water content of nearly 90 percent. If you bite the round yellow, green or black fruit, you can confess that majority of the content is liquid.
A unique aspect of the fruit is the ability to lower cholesterol and working effectively on the waistline size. It is readily available at supermarkets. Some health professionals suggest that the fruit stabilizes blood sugar, perfect for diabetics.
Strawberry is yet another common fruit which can be eaten the way it is or added to fruit salads. Dry skin is commonly attributed to dehydration and, interestingly, the fruit not only hydrates the skin but also make you look younger – reduces signs of premature ageing. When it comes memory power, strawberry is the choice.
Additionally, taking strawberry regularly means reduced risk of high blood pressure and heart related diseases.
Peaches, the acidic flavor coupled with sweetness, are rich source of water, fibre and antioxidants. With the presence of vitamins and minerals, the fruit also promote hydration among other health advantages.
Another useful hydrating green is cabbage. The cruciferous vegetable is low in calories and high in nutrients. The readily available green is a perfect food for healthy living, providing the body with vitamin C, folate among other minerals.
Whenever you prepare your delicacies, add cabbage, it improves the taste as well as keep you hydrated throughout.
Watermelon, from the word, it suggest that most of the content is water. The inner, red and soft flesh is eaten or used to make juice. It can purchased as a whole or inform of slices.
The juicy fruit help you regulate your blood pressure and aid in treating kidney disorder. Just in case your throat dries, grab a watermelon and feel the difference.
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Below is where I left off in the last post... I don't think in words as I paint or draw, generally (the verbal silence is such a relief for me), but I can look at these intermediate photos and recall what I did, and in some instances why. I'll try to provide some glimpses into the reasons. The living process is much more like feeling or dancing and a lot less like thinking or talking than it sounds in the paragraphs below. Think of this as a translation into a very different language.
In the snapshot below you can see where I added green in the upper right (which made my life more difficult) and in a few places on the upper left, to help the trees stand out a bit more and engage the top edge. I also added blue to the center to unite some fragments and create more of the sense of water I was feeling. Also more intense blue in the bottom center to accentuate a vertical edge and echo the falling line of the fish above. The small light stripes near the right edge put the red kayak into motion for me. (That neighbor's red plastic kayak was too small for us, but it featured in several adventures.) A few sections are starting to make some sense to my eye, while others (top right hand corner) are bothering me more.
By the snapshot below I had added two more roses in the upper right, removed the small orange shape in the center (which was interfering with the movement of the fish down the center and dividing the page too much, top to bottom AND side to side), and reduced the intensity of the lower central orange shape (I have no idea what that shape is - it is there to echo the fish to the right and lure the eye back around to the left and up after the visual fall down the kayak). More wild strawberries and rose leaves. And the most important change, to me, is the fixing of that jarring end to the red-winged blackbird's tail. The same softening is applied to the sharp edges of the yellow green strokes coming down from the lowest roses in the last snapshot. Those edges were also breaking up the flow. There is also a little ultramarine blue added to the left hand edge, down from the house, which ties that side of the painting into the center, somewhat. More dark between the two sycamore trees helps their flow and also ties the upper left to the rest. I removed some of the sun's echo (the hard curved edge of blue below the sun) and helped my feeling of water by adding a level edge, instead. This is getting close to what I want, how I feel about my childhood Roeliff. The bottom left doesn't work for me, though - it feels cut off.
This last image below shows a solution for the lower left, where I added ripple/motion lines in white, and softened the hard thalo green edges between those ripples, toward the top left of the triangle. Those changes help create the visual motion I want (closer, anyway) and unify the piece more. I sacrifice some drama, doing that, but it's the wrong kind of drama for my vision here.


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EU confirms its support for West Africa's development and integration
BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, October 29, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs will today announce new financial support for West Africa, during a round of discussions with Ministers and other authorities from the region on the priorities to be funded during the next seven years (2014-2020). This support will amount to some €6.4 billion euros (subject to confirmation by the European Parliament and Council) and is expected to support investments that generate growth and job creation for the 300 million citizens of West Africa. Commissioner Piebalgs said: "Our new support reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in West Africa. But we want to see the region and its countries in the driving seat – I believe working together in such a partnership we can continue making major progress towards increased development and prosperity for this region."


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China will force the app stores to carefully check offer
In view of its political structure, China is famous for its various prohibitions and restrictions. For example, the problems in China still have with Google and its services.
According to the source, soon they may have a much larger number of players of the IT market. On Monday, China imposed registration for the app stores. New rules for such platforms were announced in August, and since yesterday the app stores must be registered in the Agency Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC).
In an official statement, the CAC said that some app stores do not pay enough attention to the selection placed ON, with the result that some programs contribute to the spread of illegal information. For reference, in China is prohibited, for example, pornography, rumors online and stuff. So how to control thousands and thousands of programs impossible, the Chinese authorities concerned have shifted the responsibility to the owners of the app stores.
It is worth noting that major app stores Chinese censors and so long cooperated. For example, Apple recently had to remove app publishers the New York Times from the App Store. So, the initiative is aimed primarily at new sites.


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Dedicated to the Vitamin D deficient masses in northern Europe – if this update doesn't fill you full of the joys of spring then I don't know what will. ( Other than spring finally arriving. )
After posting the photo of the pollution on White Sand beach last update, it's good to see that there is still some wildlife left alive in the sea. Above you'll see a photo of a Sea Turtle. These can occasionally be seen by divers in the seas south of Koh Chang but this is the first photo I have ever seen of one off one of Koh Chang's beaches. (Pic taken by one of our guests last week.) In addition, there's also a quick illustration of the type of weather we've been having here recently. So hot that people are complaining that the sea is too warm. And with good reason, the sea temperature, in waist deep water, the other day was 34C.
There's also a type of butterfly that I'd never seen before until it decided to land on me. But, most interestingly there are the two Pygmy Killer Whales that were found washed ashore in Chek Bae village in Salakphet Bay.
These were first reported in national newspapers and TV as being two baby Killer Whales, on account of them looking just like baby killer whales, and them having been found trapped in fishermen's nets. But after closer inspection by top whale identifying experts they were discovered to be a type of dolphin called a Pygmy Killer Whale and they hadn't been found in fishermen's nets – just on a small beach . . . and the nation lost interest. They are now being cared for in a private aquarium in Salakphet. There's a dozen or so people involved in looking after them full time until they can be rehabilitated into the wild. One of the dolphins seems very happy and healthy. The other has the dolphin equivalent of pneumonia and is a bit under the weather.
Still wondering how nice the weather is here at the moment? Photos of Koh Chang's three main beaches – White Sand, Klong Prao and Kai Bae. If Jesus was planning on coming back this Easter then he couldn't pick a better spot that Koh Chang for his resurrection.
And when the sun hasn't been shining, the moon has got in on the act, with a beautiful glowing full moon this week. This photo taken of it rising over the hills in the centre of the island around 7.30pm.
More nature related stuff . . . down in Salakkok the new mangrove viewing platform ' The Great Tower of Koh Chang' has been completed. Four floors of architectural magnificence and with views of mangroves and not a lot else. Worth walking up now before it falls into disrepair and becomes a death trap as I'll bet that the total budget allocated to maintenance is roughly 100% less than the cost of construction.
360 degree panorama of Klong Prao beach. This is the quietest stretch of beach on the west coast of Koh Chang. Use your mouse to drag the photo to see the full 360 degree view.
Koh Chang's 'Songkran 2' Thai New Year celebrations will be on 19 – 20 April. The 19th will be more traditional and on the 20th there will be a parade of floats in the morning and an all out water fight in the afternoon. Should also be some boat races on the river near us in the klong Prao river estuary. ( Much better than the regular Songkran celebrations between 13-15 April )