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David Morris
Member of the Board
David Morris originally moved to Toronto in 2006 to study at York University where he completed his bachelors and masters degrees. He joined the Ontario Public Service in September 2011 and became the Vice-Chair to the Ontario Public Service Pride Network in January 2013. He continues to travel across the province meeting with public servants to discuss how to make Ontario and the public service a more open and inclusive place.
In the local community, David works with a variety of community initiatives. He served as the Co-Chair of PrideHouse Toronto and has volunteered with Pride Toronto, the Inside Out Film Festival, and the Friends for Life Bike Rally.
Pam Hrick
Member of the Board
Pam Hrick is a lawyer at a small litigation firm in Toronto. She received an undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Ottawa and a law degree from Queen's University. She has completed judicial clerkships at the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal. Pam provides pro bono legal advice and representation to individuals through Pro Bono Ontario and also serves on the national Board of Directors for Equal Voice. Pam is actively involved in work dedicated to ending violence against women. She served as Vice-Chair of the Board of the Sexual Assault Centre Kingston and was a member of the University of Ottawa's Task Force on Respect and Equality, which conducted extensive consultations and provided recommendations to the President about preventing and responding to sexual violence in the university community. She has also acted as pro bono counsel for the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic in appeals before the Ontario Superior Court.
Tom Warner
Member of the Board
Tom Warner has been an activist and advocate for LGBTQ rights for over 45 years, and helped to found and was active in several LGBTQ community groups over that time. He is best known as an organizer and spokesperson of the Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario from 1975 to 2009, during which time he was a leader of political action campaigns to have sexual orientation included as a prohibited ground of discrimination in the Ontario Human Rights Code and to have Ontario laws amended to extend legal recognition to same-sex spousal relationships. Tom's public service includes having served as a Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (1993 - 1996) and from 2005 to 2013 on the Board of Directors of Canadian Blood Services (serving as Vice Chair of the Board from 2009 - 2013). Tom is the author of two books: Losing Control, Canada's Social Conservatives in the Age of Rights (2010) and Never Going Back, A History of Queer Activism in Canada (2002). Tom was employed with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario and Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario from 1980 until his retirement in 2016. He held a number of administrative and senior executive positions, including most recently Vice President and Registrar and Vice President, Regulatory and Standards.
Paul Jonathan Saguil
Member of the BoardPaul Jonathan Saguil is Associate Vice President, Innovation, Governance, and Risk Strategies in TD Bank Group's Global Anti-Money Laundering Department. He was formerly Senior Counsel in TD's Legal Department and previously practiced litigation at Stockwoods LLP. He has appeared before all levels of courts in Ontario, and the Federal Court, and before the Supreme Court of Canada. He received his Hons. B.A. (Philosophy) from York University and LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School. Before being called to the Bar of Ontario in 2008, he served as a judicial clerk to the Honourable Justice Phelan of the Federal Court. In addition to volunteering on the Board of Management for the 519, he is an active member of the Canadian/Ontario Bar Association and Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers; Vice Chair of the CBA's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law Section; past Chair of the Law Society of Ontario Equity Advisory Group; Chair of the Board of Directors for Start Proud; and a member of the Board for the Ontario Justice Education Network.
Biko Beauttah
Member of the Board
Biko Beauttah is a human rights activist currently attending George Brown College majoring in Jewellery Arts. Born and raised in Kenya, Biko moved to Canada in 2006 to seek asylum because being considered LGBTQ is considered a crime in her home country. A champion of refugee and sexual minority rights, she has spread her message of tolerance and equality through various platforms such as the Canadian Council for Refugees and the Refugee Pride Convention, where she was a discussant on panels. Biko was also the first person to give a lecture on gender studies upon the inception of such a course at a high school in Canada. At George Brown, Biko also served as the Women and Trans Persons representative, bridging the gap between her constituents, the college administration and the Student Association. Through the Student Union, Biko was also part of a panel which included the founders of Black Lives Matter US, to discuss issues faced by racialized students, and sexual minorities on college campuses at The Canadian Federation of Students Convention. She was also the first queer person of African descent to open the Toronto Stock Exchange. Biko is currently working on Trans Workforce, the worlds first job fair geared towards people who identify as Trans and Gender Nonconforming. An initiative she is determined to launch so as to get transgender people out of underground economies like sex-work. Like most trans women of colour, due to societies stigma, even she, with all her brilliance, cannot find a job.
In addition to being featured on The Tyra Banks show, Biko Beauttah has also worked as an Image Consultant, Art Director and Wardrobe Stylist.
Marco Calabretta-Duval
Member of the Board
Marco is the Executive Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer at Pattison Sign Group and during his tenure at PSG, Marco has held various leadership positions, including the position of CFO. He has completed various studies and holds a Bachelor of Sciences in Accounting from the Université du Québec à Montréal, a Short Graduate Program in Financial Performance from Université TÉLUQ as well as an Organizational Leadership Certificate from the Institut de leadership en gestion. He also holds a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) license.
In order to maximize learning opportunities, Marco is a member of the MacKay Forums, which is a formal platform to learn and share best practices from Executives from various industries. An active member of the Ontario Sign Association since 2016, he is also engaged in community efforts such as joining the Finance Committee a of the 519, one of the largest community centers in the City of Toronto.
Michael Cherny
Member of the BoardMichael Cherny, CPA, CA is the Chief of Staff to the National Audit Public practice at Deloitte Canada. Michael has over six years of experience in the design, development and execution of a risk-based approach to providing financial and non-financial assurance to various clients across multiple industries, including resources and energy, as well as in the design and implementation of strategic and operational initiatives. Prior to this current role, Michael was a member of the Risk Advisory practice as a Senior Consultant specializing in Sustainability & Climate Change as well as Governance and Risk Management. Michael is an active member of the LGBTQA community as the National Chair of the Deloitte Pride Community, Advisor on LGBTQ Member Relations to CPA Ontario and Strategic Advisor to the Ten Oaks Project, having previously served as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors of Pride Toronto and a Director on the Board of Directors of Start Proud (formerly Out On Bay Street).
Paul Noble
Member of the Board
Paul Noble is Vice-President, Deputy General Counsel, Capital Markets, & Assistant Corporate Secretary. Paul is accountable for leading the Capital Markets legal team globally, providing legal advice, guidance and direction on a range of issues, transactions and initiatives across the Capital Markets businesses.
Paul joined BMO in 2003 as Senior Legal Counsel, BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. In 2007, he was appointed Vice-President and Chief Counsel, BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. providing support to Bank of Montreal and BMO Capital Markets lines of business. In 2008, he was appointed Vice-President, Deputy General Counsel, P&C U.S. & Assistant Corporate Secretary, responsible for legal and regulatory support for BMO's personal and commercial banking businesses in the U.S. In 2011, he was appointed Vice-President, Deputy General Counsel, Private Client Group & Assistant Corporate Secretary.
Paul is a member of BMO's Leadership Committee for Inclusion and Diversity, a cross-enterprise group of executives whose mandate is to guide BMO's diversity and inclusion efforts. Paul is also the Executive Sponsor for BMO Pride, BMO's enterprise-wide affinity group for LGBTQ employees.
Before joining BMO, Paul was with Torys LLP, an international law firm. Paul received his Bachelor of Law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, Canada.
Sarah Zerihun
Member of the Board
Sarah Zerihun has spent the last 4 years working in community development in Toronto looking at ways to improve the lives of residents in social housing communities. In 2014, Sarah pursued the field of social work where she graduated from Centennial College and is currently in her 4th year at Ryerson University working on a Bachelor in Social Work.
Sarah currently works for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation's renewal and revitalization department. Previously she worked at St. Stephens Community House providing mental health and Addiction programming to high school students.
Sarah has been an active member of the 2SLGBTQ Caucus at TCHC as she enjoys advocating inter-organizationally for equitable solutions. Sarah understands the importance of working from a holistic, anti-oppressive lens and is currently engaged in harm reduction policy creation for Toronto Community Housing. Sarah currently sits as a Board Member on the Alexandra Park Resident Association.
Shazia Vlahos
Member of the Board
Shazia brings over 8 years of public policy and communications experience working in governments in British Columbia and Ontario. She served in a number of capacities including Special Advisor to the former Premier of Ontario and Director of Communications to the Minister of Education. In British Columbia, she worked in the Office of the Premier and the Minister of Health.
Shazia's expertise includes strategic communications planning, policy development and implementation, issues management, stakeholder and media relations, event planning and speech writing.
She was instrumental in the creation of Ontario's first ever Education Equity Action Plan and has been an active board member for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Engage. Shazia holds an MA and BA in Political Studies from the University of Manitoba. She speaks fluent Urdu and Hindi.
Tom Spence
Member of the BoardTom holds a Masters in History from McMaster University. He has called Toronto home for over 10 years and has been consistently volunteering in leadership roles within the LGBTQ2S community since he arrived. He has served as a co-lead at Pride Toronto, on the Board of Directors for Forte - The Toronto Gay Men's Chorus, and on the steering committee for the Friends For Life Bike Rally. Most recently he was a Senior Advisor to the 25th Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne. A proud retired member of the Canadian Forces-Army Reserve, he resides in the Church and Wellesley Village with his husband Mith.
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
City Councillor for Ward 13 - Toronto Centre, and ex-officio member of the Board of Management
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
City Councillor for Ward 13 - Toronto Centre, and ex-officio member of the Board of Management
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam has an extensive career investing in the City of Toronto through both the public and private sectors. Her contributions have led to the development and support of numerous social planning programs, business ventures, art endeavours and successful community initiatives.
As a tireless community advocate, Councillor Wong-Tam has championed the expansion of green public spaces, farmers' markets and community gardens, including improvements to parks and ravines. She has lead efforts to defend the rights of tenants to obtain affordable and decent standards of rental housing and helped create a neighbourhood association to preserve and protect heritage buildings and historical landscapes in the ward.


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Corporations Lead in 100 Percent Renewables
This November, Microsoft contracted for a massive 237 MW of wind power in Kansas and Wyoming. Most new electricity generation in the U.S. is from wind and solar, with much of the electricity being purchased by major corporations, like Microsoft. These corporations are committed to be carbon neutral and to secure 100 percent of their electricity from renewables (RE). Microsoft contracted for the power not from utilities but from financial and energy giants, Allianz and Black Hills Energy.
These new wind power contracts were made after the election of Donald Trump. Microsoft's Wyoming wind power is located in the nation's leading coal producing state.Like these two Microsoft contracts, most wind power is generated in red states.
Over 76 GW of wind power is generating electricity in 40 U.S. states. Over 32 GW of solar installed capacity delivers electricity to business, government and home users in 38 U.S. states. Recently solar has grown 40 percent annually. Corporate buyers have contracted and announced solar projects to double the total installed solar.
Energy Strategy of Major Corporations
I recently heard from energy and sustainability executives of a number of corporate leaders including Microsoft, Alphabet (Google's parent corporation), Citicorp, Facebook, Walmart and Nike when they presented at the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) Finance West Conference.
Corporate renewable energy procurement is now a major driver of solar and wind growth in the U.S., far bigger than retail. At record pace, corporations have been signing power purchase agreements (PPA), leases, aggregated energy contracts and energy certificates. Corporate success is inspiring similar RE procurement by local governments, hospitals and universities.
Google is now so energy efficient, that your use of their search and other apps requires less energy in a month than driving a car one mile. Google has been carbon-neutral since 2007. Kate Brandt with Google explained that machine learning has enabled Google to be 40 percent more energy efficient, as over 100 aspects of data center energy are optimized and require less air conditioning. Google takes a systems approach to energy efficiency, redesigning servers and data centers every 12 to 18 months.
Alphabet, Google's parent company, is the world's biggest corporate user of clean energy. Alphabet has gone beyond its own needs and invested $2.5 billion in large-scale solar and wind with combined renewable energy capacity of 3.7 GW. Nest, an Alphabet company, will help 50,000 homeowners in L.A. lower utility bills by reducing demand for electricity and aggregating demand response.
Nike is committed to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2025. Cyrus Wadia, Vice President, Sustainable Business & Innovation explained that they are on track to double their business with half the impact on carbon and water. Sixty percent of Nike's impact is materials; better chemistry is the key. Nike owns no factories, but works closely with suppliers from cotton growers, chemical and material suppliers, assembly plants, to distribution and retail. It is lowering water and carbon use by promoting renewables, helping with improved farming, and reducing manufacturing waste to zero. Since Nike sells one billion products annually, its decarbonization has a huge impact.
Walmart is my mother's favorite store. My wife refuses to shop there. Love them, or hate them, you cannot ignore their impact. Walmart is a global retailer operating 11,532 stores in 28 countries. Walmart is committed to sourcing 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy. The company aims to use 7,000 GWh of renewable energy globally by the end of 2020 in a mix of rooftop solar and contracted renewable energy. Walmart currently has 142 MW of installed solar photovoltaic (PV), plus 17 energy storage projects in California. Walmart deploys both lithium battery and thermal storage, including freezing water at night to reduce air conditioning demands during the day.
Will Trump stop solar and wind growth?
Will this be the end of solar and wind energy growth in the U.S.? President-elect Donald Trump campaigned to revitalize coal and end energy subsidies, at least for renewables. His team wants to shutdown the EPA, strip regulations that protect our water and air, and make it open season on government land.
As the leaders of all major nations convened at COP 22 to discuss how they were moving ahead with their Paris climate commitments, Trump threw ice water, cold as a melting glacier, over the entire assembly by declaring that he will find a way to withdraw the U.S. from the internationally ratified agreement.
More solar and wind are being installed than coal and natural gas. The fossil fuel industry is striking back. It is claimed that renewables are taking jobs, yet solar, wind, and energy-efficient buildings have created millions of jobs. It is claimed that Democrats try to pick winners and instead of letting the market work, yet coal, oil and gas get five times the global subsidies of renewables; including health care costs from emissions and water pollution, a GW of fossil fuel gets subsidized twenty times a GW of renewables.
The coal and gas industries claim that there is not enough land on the planet to meet our energy needs with wind and solar. In fact, only one percent of the earth's land would be needed to meet all energy needs with renewables. In the case of solar on rooftops and parking structures, no added land is needed; much wind is on farmland. Renewables are attacked as intermittent, yet with smart grid, software and storage, RE can be delivered as predictably as electricity from central power plants.
Despite these attacks from powerful oil and gas producers and from coal powered utilities, solar and wind may keep growing in the U.S. and will certainly grow in the rest of the world. Most Republicans want lower taxes and less regulation. Both parties want job growth. Adding new wind and solar power is less expensive than new coal and natural gas power. For this reason, many feel that continued growth of wind and solar is unstoppable.
Yet, they have had down years in the recent past. Without financing, big projects are delayed or killed. A recession, tax incentive removals, or federal land-use policies under a new Secretary of Interior could make 2017 a down year.
Uncertain Future
Sun Power CEO, Tom Werner, in his latest earnings conference stated, "We have decided to lower our 2017 forecast for this business and size our operating expenses commensurately." In other words, cut costs and make layoffs. First Solar, U.S. leader in thin-film solar manufacturing also lowered forecasts, slashed employment 27 percent, while making a big bet on new S6 manufacturing that will start in 2018. Short-term, solar manufacturers are in for a rough ride.
In the long run, solar and wind power are certain winners. They drive down energy cost and emissions, while coal and gas drive them up. Major corporations will continue to be the leading force in adding solar, wind, and energy efficiency. Corporate leaders are committed to be carbon-neutral and use 100 percent renewables. They manage to thrive in a world of government complexity and would welcome the right kind of reduced regulation. Solar and wind are their least expensive form of energy. Renewables are great for the triple bottom line of people, profits, and planet.
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Today Cozumel not only has improved its tourist infrastructure, but also offers hotels of renowned international names such as Iberostar, Occidental, Secrets, InterContinental, Meliá, in addition to those national names such as Palace Resorts, Fiesta Americana, Park Royal and El Cid that together with those hotels with local investments, El Cozumeleño, Playa Azul, Cozumel & Resort, Casa del Mar, Casa Mexicana, Villablanca and those boutique hotels Hotel B Cozumel and Blue Angel, make our hotel offer a mix for all sorts of guests in search for family fun, diving, golf, fishing or romance.
All the above strengthened by new and renewed tourist attractions among which we find: The Island Museum, Chankanaab Park, Theme Amusement Park Discover Mexico, The Cozumel Country Club, Atlantis Submarine and Hacienda Antigua.
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- Students must wear standard work wear, enclosed safety shoes, long shirt and pants.
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- Duration: 2 hours or 4 hours combined with Issue Work Permits and Conduct Hazard Analysis
- This unit applies to persons who are required to conduct work activities under the authority of an issued permit to work and within the context and requirements of that permit. This typically applies to all work done by maintenance staff and contractors and also to any other non-process work performed on the plant.
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Kathy and Jimmy Wedding at 26 Bridge in Brooklyn, New York
First party of the year will be a hard one to top!
It was a Sunday in October 2016 when I was meeting a client at 26 Bridge for a walk-through for their August 2017 wedding.
While there, I met Kathy and Jimmy, who were visiting the venue to consider for their own upcoming 2018 wedding.
They had yet to book a DJ, so we connected later on and they were thrilled to use my services for their wedding.
I was with them every step of the way and we had a great time.
On January 17th, 2018, Kathy and Jimmy were married.
The bridal party walked down the isle to: Prelude in C Major by J.S. Bach
The Bride walked down the isle to: The Luckiest (Benaud Trio version) by Ben Folds
They returned up the isle as a married couple to: Your Make My Dreams Come True by Hall and Oats
Catering was handled by Dominick Bruccoleri is the owner of Papazzio Restaurant and Caterers in Bayside, Queens.
Here is a small snip-it of transitions for the cocktail music with playlist below:
Just Like Heaven by The Cure (snipit)
Keep Your Head Up by Andy Grammer (snipit)
Hold On by Wilson Phillips (snipit)
Come And Get Your Love by Redbone (snipit)
Side Pony by Lake Street Dive (snipit)
Over The Rainbow by Israel Iz Kamakawiwo'ole (full song plays out)
After cocktail, the bridal party entered in style to:
Signed, Sealed Delivered by Stevie Wonder
Then the bride and groom made their grand entrance to:
Teenage Dream by Katy Parry
And finally, Kathy and Jimmy embraced in their first dance:
My Whole Life Long by Delta Rae
Dinner began after some beautiful anniversary dances to keep the mellow vibe going, with classics like Time After Time by Frank Sinatra (an anniversary song for two guests celebrating 56 years of marriage) and There's a Place in the World for a Gambler by Dan Fogelberg.
We kicked off party time with Cadillac Ranch by Bruce Springsteen and included some requested Irish music like Wild Rover by The Highkings.
Here is a small snip-it of transitions for the reception music with playlist below:
You Shook Me All Night Long by AC DC
Walking On Sunshine by Katrina & The Waves
Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
What I Like About You by The Romantics
I Want You Back by Jackson 5
Party In The U.S.A. by Miley Cyrus
Tubthumping by Chumbawamba
Brick House by The Commodores
They say that people make the party, and that can not be more true about the first party of the year, which will be a hard one to top, because this couple and their guests were SO MUCH FUN!
Keep on dancing!!!!
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As we say goodbye to 2018, this is the perfect opportunity to share with you all that we have been able to accomplish TOGETHER this year.
Please keep in mind that this list is simply some of our highlights and it does not include things like daily assistance given, our successful fundraisers, our hair cutting events, our work on the streets and under the bridges, and so on. Ready??
2018 Almost Home Accomplishments:
Prevent homelessness for a Worth family.
Kept a couple (and their fur baby) off the streets for one week.
Helped a Hometown family with their rent payment.
Helped a friend from the streets with a $250 car repair.
Helped a new mom with a month's worth of formula and diapers.
Helped a single mom from the Worth area stay in her apartment.
Purchase a brand new car seat for a mama in need.
Helped a friend from the shelter fix his car title and renew his plates.
Started a Blessings Bin specifically for our homeless friends at an undisclosed location.
Took a friend from the shelter for an eye exam and purchased him a new pair of glasses.
Helped two gentlemen at the shelter with their cell phone bills and car insurance.
Helped a homeless friend with an $80 car repair.
Kept a family of six in a motel for one week.
Helped a Burbank couple with a variety of utility bills.
Kept a single mother and her two daughters in a motel for 3 nights.
Raised $1,000 for an Oak Lawn family in need.
Raised $900 for a local man's security deposit and bought him a new pair of glasses.
Helped an elderly gentleman from Worth avoid foreclosure.
Helped an Oak Lawn family with a partial rent payment.
Raised $1,200 for a homeless couple's security deposit.
Pay for a monthly storage unit for a college student who is currently experiencing homelessness.
Helped an Oak Lawn family get a tv and a brand new couch.
Raised $1,000 for a friend from the streets to buy a car.
Paid a single Hometown mom's water bill.
Gave a single (homeless) mom of two a one week motel stay.
Celebrated Almost Home's third birthday.
Raised $751 for a single mother's mortgage payment.
Paid for a car repair for a Chicago Ridge family.
Paid for a car repair for a friend from the streets.
Helped two families with a full Easter dinner.
Gave a motel stay to a single mama and her little boy.
Paid a cell phone bill for a family with a special needs adult. Bought this same family groceries for a month.
Paid $600 to ComEd and Nicor for a family of 4 in need.
Held a very successful Heros for the Homeless fundraising event.
Raised $184 for a single mom's rent payment and paid her gas bill.
Helped a single Chicago Ridge mom with $300 for rent and two weeks worth of groceries.
Opened Blessings Box #3 at Wesleyan Community Church in Oak Lawn.
Helped an Oak Lawn family avoid foreclosure by assisting with $680.
Kept a homeless family in a motel for one week.
Helped a single mom of two with a two night motel stay.
Helped a Chicago Ridge mom with a $500 rent payment.
Helped a mom with a special needs child stay an additional 7 days in a motel room.
We opened our 4th Blessings Box at First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn.
Kept a family of three in a motel until they found an apartment.
Gave a family of four a one night motel stay.
Came together to provide two friends from the street with fully furnishing their new apartment.
Raised $900 for a family that needed help with a security deposit.
Paid for a two night motel stay and bought a walker for a friend from the shelter.
Raised $300 towards rent for an Oak Lawn woman.
Helped a friend from the shelter with a $50 gas gift card and a $50 Aldi gift card.
Helped a Worth family refurnish their home after they lost everything in a fire. We also raised $550 for them.
Gifted 12 children everything that they would need for a successful school year.
We raised $900 for a Veteran to get into an apartment and stay off the streets.
We loved on a local mama battling breast cancer.
We got a family out of the motel room that they had been living in for almost a full year and into a new trailer home.
Finished up Lunches with Love for the year. Together we made over 600 for our friends at the shelter.
We raised over $2,000 for a family that needed help due to dad having terminal brain cancer.
We raised over $1,100 for a single mother battling colon cancer.
Almost Home started a Drug Prevention Program (we are still in the beginning stages).
Raised $750 for a security deposit so that a woman didn't have to live in her car.
Helped a homeless family pay for their car repair.
Helped a single mama with her car insurance payment.
Raised enough to keep the water on for a single Burbank mom.
Held our first Naloxone training course and gave 27 people life-saving medication.
We were awarded, through a grant, ONE HUNDRED Naloxone kits to help reverse opioid overdoses.
We helped a single father provide his family with the BEST Christmas gifts.
Held a Christmas party at a local nursing home where we gifted all 250 residents with a brand new gift.
We had enough gifts left over to give a second nursing home gifts for all 150+ of their residents.
Raised over $1,300 to help an Oak Lawn woman and her daughter get caught up on their rent.
Gifted a gently used car to a widower and paid for his tax, title, plates, one month of gas and car insurance.
Raised over $3,500 to lay an AH family member and friend to rest.
And I was just talking about how we had a slow year! Look at this - this is LOVE! Together we ARE DOING great things! Why? #becauseeveryoneneedshelpsometimes
Wishing you and yours a very happy and healthy 2019.


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The Emperor's Blades
Book One of the Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne
by Brian Staveley
Fantasy | 593 Pages | Published by Tor in 2014
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~ p. 145, The Emperor's Blades by Brian Staveley
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The circle is closing. The stakes are high. And old truths will live again . . .
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The Emperor's daughter, Minister Adare, hunts her father's murderer in the capital. Court politics can be fatal, but she needs justice. Lastly Kaden, heir to the empire, studies in a remote monastery. Here, the Blank God's disciples teach their harsh ways, which Kaden must master to unlock ancient powers. But when an imperial delegation arrives, has he learnt enough to keep him alive, as long-hidden powers make their move?
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Friday, December 19, 2008
Making Friends and Watching Trains
Quinn also loves train exhibits, so although there wasn't any running around trying to keep my children from climbing on the tracks (like last year with Jack), there was a lot of grinning and studious watching.
There was also some chatting up of the ladies.
Quinn watched the trains for a long time and then said he wanted to go home. I pointed out that there were tracks he hadn't even seen yet on the other side of the room, so he wandered over to the opposite walkway, where I watched him from the bench on which I sat.
I tell you, it's a different story going somewhere with Quinn and going somewhere with Sam, Jack, and Quinn. Just Quinn is kind of restful.
Anyway, once he got to the other side of the room, I watched him trying to chat with one of the men who is with the train group that sets up the exhibit. The man would listen for a minute, then he would sidle away. Then Quinn would follow him. And talk some more. Then the man would sidle away.
Eventually the man started talking to a woman who was taking photographs of the trains. Evidently this woman was more willing to chat because Quinn immediately switched allegiances and started talking to her.
The woman would take a few photos in one place, then move to another spot, sit down, and take more photos. Quinn would follow her and then sit down criss-cross-applesauce right next to her. She would take some photos and then show them to him on her camera screen.
She was smiling too, so I figured he wasn't bugging her too much.
He followed her all around the room.
And then he took some of his own photos with my camera. Here are a couple of examples. I hope the woman's photos were better.
We were in that one room for an hour and a half before Quinn got bored.
We're thinking that instead of going back here, we might take them to the bigger train exhibit in DC this weekend instead. I'm a little afraid though that Quinn's head might just explode from joy. Jack's too, probably.
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omg, I was going to ask if you'd ever been to the exhibit at the botanical gardens (it's AMAZING!!) and then you linked to it. So yeah - definitely go. We've been the past couple years and it's mind-blowing cool, though I don't think the kids quite understand how incredible is to have everything out of natural materials.ReplyDelete
Oooh cool! There's a good train display at the College Park Airport Museum too. Through the 20th.ReplyDelete
'Tis the weekend (and season) for boys and trains, apparently! You guys, Kristen and GP in NY, and we're going here tomorrow with Nik: http://www.wwrr.com/holiday.aspReplyDelete
Ear infection, ear inschmection! ;-)
- AnonymousDecember 20, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Why have I never been there? Oh, I wish I were one of Stimey's kids... they get to have all the fun!ReplyDelete
Quinn? Relaxing? Amazing how different only one at a time is, huh?ReplyDelete
OMG, Brookside!!!! DH and I were married there, in the large, main gazebo near the grape vines! We go there every year to see the lights at night and the trains. I'm thinking we're not going to make it until after Christmas this year, though, because of the weather.ReplyDelete
My first reaction to your pictures was "What the hell kind of crazy thing is that woman wearing on her ..... oh."ReplyDelete
I know what you mean about how having just one child is restful. I never would have thought that was possible back before I had kids but now I know how true it is.
There is a good train display at Damascus library (MD) on or around November 5 (sat.). It is several rooms with different gauge trains set up by train enthusiasts.ReplyDelete


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*RANGE IS 50 MILES OR MORE ON A SINGLE CHARGE. With the large capacity 10.4Ah lithium battery, Addmotor's M-450 has super strong endurance, offers a maximum range of 50miles on constant pedal-assist mode, or even more using it intermittently.
Motan M450 is designed on the basis of M550, which in response to the stand-over height of the frame. It allows many older people with some physical issues to continue riding in challenging geographic conditions and they re-discovered a bicycle's ability to promote freedom and fun. The upright riding position and huge four-inch tires make it the most comfortable bike you'll ever ride! It is also very nimble and easy to ride.
The bike starts with a sturdy steel frame and fork platform. Low-rise style handlebars provide sure handling. Front and rear hand-activated linear-pull brakes slow things down. And those big, big tires roll over practically anything. It feels like you're riding on a magic carpet. Plus it just looks so cool! The chief difference noticeable in the new Motan M-450 is the style of the 6061 aluminum-alloy frame. The double suspension (including front fork shock absorbers and built-in suspension to the seat post) and 4" wide Fat Tires offer a superior level of comfort, ensuring that riders will coast over any bumps they may encounter in the road.
This bike was designed for the modern commuter. It comes with a 5 inch LCD display which shows the parameter including speed, battery status, distance, biking mode, and also equipped with a USB outlet to charge your electronic devices, so you always have energy wherever you go. Addmotor adjustable saddle and Promax suspension seat post allow you to adjust the position.
Electric System
Battery: 48V*10.4Ah SAMSUNG Cell Lithium Battery
Motor: Bafang 48V*500W High-speed Rear Hub Brushless Motor
Display: Addmotor 5 Inch LCD Display With USB Port
Throttle Type: Variable Speed Control With 1/2 Twist Throttle
Charger: 2.5A ST AC 100V-240V UL Charger, US Standard DC Smart Charger
Controller: Addmotor 22A Controller
Integrated Wiring: Water-Resistant Connectors and Wiring Harness
Accessories Detail
Frame: 6061 Aluminium-Alloy Welding Frame
Front Fork: MOZO Suspension Fork With Lockout
Brake Levers: TEKTRO EL555-RT/EL550-RS Disc Brake Set
Rotors: Tektro MD-M300 180mm / 180mm
Chain Puller: KMC Rust Resistant Chain
Chain: Rust Resistant Chain
Tires: Kenda 30tpi 26" X 4.0" Fat Tires
Freewheel: Shimano Pro Freewheel 7 Speeds
Stem: Aluminum Alloy Stem
Handle Bar: Aluminum Alloy Handlebar
Pedal: Wellgo Aluminum Black Pedal
Seat Post: PROMAX Suspension(Quick Release 30cm)
Saddle: Addmotor Adjustable Saddle
Other Details
Color: Orange / Black
Charger Time: 3-4 Hours. Depending On The Battery Status
Battery: Rated for 800 Charge Cycles
PAS: 1:1 Intelligent PAS
Range: 40-50 Miles with PAS 1
Load Capacity: 300 lbs
Appropriate Height: 5'5"-6'3"
N.W/G.W: 70.5lbs / 88lbs
We have a strong tie with the well-fame logistics like FedEx, DHL, UPS, EMS which ensure you to have fast and professional service. We use a high-quality packing box to protect your products well during the delivery.
Paying with Paypal
We accept Paypal payment. Fast, easy and secure payments worldwide – with PayPal! Paypal is a leading online payment provider that offers fast, easy and secure payment solutions worldwide. Paypal provides a cost-effective online payment solution for every merchant, irrespective of their size or sales volume. PayPal enables virtually anyone with an email address to send and receive money in real-time and without sharing sensitive financial details.
Paying with Paypal Credit
Your reusable credit line gives you 6 months of promotional financing on every purchase of $99 or more. 【Details】That means every time you use your PayPal Credit account you get the buying power to shop now and the flexibility to pay over time.
Advantages of using Paypal:
1. Founded in December 1998, PayPal is a leading global online payment company.
2. PayPal has 75 million active registered accounts* (193 million total accounts) and is available in 190 markets. * Active accounts are those that have had activity in the past 12 months.
3. PayPal supports payments in 19 currencies including: U.S. Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, Euros, Pounds Sterling, Japanese Yen, Chinese RMB, Czech Koruna, Danish Krone, Hong Kong Dollar, Hungarian Forint, New Zealand Dollar, Norwegian Krone, Polish Zloty, Singapore Dollar, Swedish Krona, Swiss Franc, Mexican Peso and Israeli Shekel.
4. PayPal has local Web sites in 18 markets including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, Poland, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Credit and Debit
We currently accept a variety of credit/debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express payment from most locations worldwide. It's easy to use a credit/debit card to pay for your Addmotor purchase. Paying by credit card or debit card is safe, easy and convenient.
Warm Tips:
All the payment methods above are responsible for any local handling fees and Intermediary bank handling fees. Therefore, customers should confirm your total payment amounts with your local bank. If we have received your payment, we will send you an e-mail to confirm. So after you pay successfully, don't forget to check your email. And we welcome all your kindly and constructive suggestions about payment methods. Addmotor hopes you can enjoy your shopping experience.
Handling Time: Within 3 business days of receiving cleared payment.


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The Houston native MC, producer and G.O.O.D. Music signee, Travis Scott had quite the year in 2016. Today he's back with some big news for the new year, this time around the word comes down as Travis Scott Announces 'Astroworld' Project & Tour.
The artist took to Twitter and spoke about some of his accolades and achievements over the past year, stating "Birds went #1 Very proud Tour soon Thank you to fans Astroworld 2017." Travis will be staying busy this year as well with some show dates as well; which is sure to be hitting a city near you. Stay tuned for much more from Travis Scott coming soon, and let us know your thoughts about the news in the comments below. Keep it locked for much more music news coming soon!


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When Reza Farahan Drinks Alcohol, He's Actually a "Better Amazing Version" of Himself, Says a Drunk Reza
The Shahs of Sunset star hits up an underground beer party with chef Graham Elliot.
Reza Farahan loves a good party. And we all know the Shahs of Sunset star loves getting his drink on. So day drinking at an underground party hidden in the back of a barbershop should be right up Reza's alley, right?
There's just one problem—it's a party called Dope and Dank serving up craft brews, and Reza isn't really a beer drinker. "Cristal," he responds immediately when chef Graham Elliot, host of Going Off the Menu, asks him what kind of beer he drinks.
"I'm not into craft beer," Reza explains in an interview later. "You know, if I was f***ing a guy from Portland and I was single, maybe. But I'm married, and those days are over for me, so I'm not in the craft beer world."
Dope and Dank's co-founder, Teo Hunter, started hosting these beer-centric parties to get the African-American community more interested in the craft beer movement. His Instagram handle says it all: @blackpeoplelovebeer.
It's simple how it works: Buy a pint glass in the barbershop, then head out back, where the kegs are flowing. There's a DJ, a food truck serving up street eats, and plenty of old-school games like Hungry, Hungry Hippo and Connect Four to keep everyone entertained.
It's not long before Reza starts to get into the vibe. "I might be inebriated, but believe it or not, when I'm drinking I'm actually a better version of me. Because the regular version of me is pretty amazing, so you're getting the better amazing version," he explains logically.
After a few pints, Cristal-loving Reza discovers that maybe he's more into craft beers than he realized. "I have an appreciation for beer now that I didn't have before Dope and Dank," he told Hunter.
The beer "was amazing," he said in an interview with The Feast later, calling the party "really f***ing dope."
"Just the energy and the people and the passion behind the product we were trying came through," he explained.
Bravotv.com's digital series Going Off the Menu takes viewers on an exclusive culinary adventure as host Graham Elliot uncovers the most delicious offerings within Los Angeles' underground food scene. From a secret supper club serving smuggled cheeses to an eight-course liquid dinner, join Lance Bass, Cheryl Burke, Reza Farahan, and more as they give fans the secrets to unlock these extraordinary food experiences.
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2014 BMW i3 i3 w/Range Extender
|Price : $24,900
|***Sold to Nick N. of Palo Alto, CA***
White / Tan
12,600 Miles / VIN: WBY1Z4C51EV275345
Phone : (415) 793-4864
(shown by appt only) 2395 Monument Blvd #A , Concord, CA 94520
|White / Tan ***Sold to Nick N. of Palo Alto, CA***
|Sedan, 4 Doors, Rear Wheel Drive, 39.5L, 2 Cylinders, Automatic Transmission
|Stock: 275345
Star City Motors presents this low mileage 2014 BMW i3 Giga World Hatchback w/ Range Extender for sale. White (CAPPARIS) with Giga Leather/Cloth interior - best combination. Only 12k original miles! Comes with a bumper to bumper warranty for 4 years/50,000 miles from the original in-service date along with FREE Maintenance included (good until Dec 2018)
The i3 plug-in hybrid is a truly revolutionary vehicle. Offers a range of 117 miles with a full charge. Running on gas alone will get you 39 MPG. Certified Clean CARFAX, One owner, non-smoker, well maintained, great condition.
Giga World Package:
Giga 19" Alloy wheels, Universal Garage opener, Comfort Access keyless entry, Satellite radio, 20 inch wheels.
Tech + Driving Assist Package:
ACC Stop & Go + Active Drive Asst, Navigation, BMW Online with APPS, Advanced RTTI.
Park Assistant Package:
Rear View Camera, Parking Assistant, Park Distance Control
This BMW i3 is priced less than half of its original price tag ($52,000+), an amazing value!
Priced at $24,900 for quick sale. Call Chris at (415) 793-4864 for an appointment. Star City Motors, The Luxury Auto Broker. Financing available with excellent rates and terms. All trade-ins accepted. Please visit the http://starcitymotors.com/ website for further details. Showroom address: 2395 Monument Blvd #A Concord CA 94520, Shown by Appointment only - Call today before its gone!
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This guy worked at Republic Steel for 10 years until its closing in 1983.
The best line he says that he ever heard there was when this young black kid was being reprimanded for the last time.
The black youth said to the shop foreman, "you're firing me because I'm black!"
The boss said, "No, we hired you because you were black.
We're firing you because you're useless!"
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National Council on Problem Gambling Commercial 2014
Hey guys! I really can't wait for the world cup.
who you thinks gonna win it ?
My dad said Brazil will win.
No no no ... Argntina;s gonna win.
Because Messi will dribble pass everyone!
I wish Spain will win, my whole family supports them.
How about you Andy?
I hope Gremany will win.
My dad bet all my savings on them~
(After that , Andy's father will be laughing all the way to the bank....XD)
NCPG (The National Council for Problem Gambling)
Conuncil 英文解釋及中文意思:
A council is a group of people who come together to consult, deliberate, or make decisions.
For example:
British Council 英國文化協會
Taiwan External Trade Development Council,TAITRA 中華民國對外貿易發展協會


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A significant, but sometimes overlooked, advantage of owning a yacht through a Charter Yacht Ownership Program is the comradery and friendship that comes along with it. It affords you the opportunity to meet a whole community of boaters and sailors who have many of the same interests as you. The 2016 Moorings Owner's Flotilla is a perfect example of people coming together to spend a week sailing in paradise, all while catching up with familiar faces and meeting new ones.
If you have ever wondered what the social aspect of being in a Yacht Ownership Program would be like, look no further than this full report from the 2016 Moorings Owner's Flotilla.


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Winter is here, and with it comes flu and cold season. But with today's #urbantip you can fight back and keep healthy all season long. We're showing you how to make two natural remedies to ward off colds/flus and keep your immune system strong! Enter in: Fire Cider and Elderberry Syrup!
Fire Cider
Fire Cider is an old folk remedy than can help to fight off colds, relieve sinus congestion, aid digestion, and improve circulation! It can be consumed as a shot, or added to a drink. Think of it as a savory shrub (hello healthy bloody marys)!
There are a lot of ways to make fire cider but our favorite recipe uses horseradish, onion, garlic, grapefruit, ginger, lemons, turmeric, rosemary and apple cider vinegar. Once the blend is fully steeped, the veggies are strained out and you're left with an elixir usually sweetened with honey and then ready to use. We like to use a homemade Honey Cayenne syrup to boost the health benefits even more!
Variations: You can add jalapeños, habaneros, thyme, rose-hips, oranges, limes, oregano, parsley, burdock or peppercorns as well. Don't worry about amounts- just fill the jar with what you want!
Usage: We recommend taking 1 Tablespoon a day. It can be mixed with water, used to make salad dressing or drizzled on top of stir frys.
Fire Cider
Makes 1 gallon (use a glass jar)
• 1 horseradish root (they typically come in a 12 inch root - shredded to make about 4 cups) shredded
• 20 rosemary sprigs
• 4 lemons sliced into rounds
• 2 white onions roughly chopped
• 2 pink grapefruit sliced into rounds
• 1 cup garlic minced
• 1 cup of turmeric root roughly chopped
• apple cider vinegar
Honey Cayenne Syrup
• 1/2 cup Queen & Colony Honey
• 1 cup of purified water
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
1. Wash gallon glass jar with vinegar water.
2. Layer horseradish, rosemary, lemon, onions, pink grapefruit, garlic, and turmeric in the gallon jar, top with apple cider vinegar and allow to cure 4 weeks / 1 month.
3. After it has soaked strain vinegar away from jar. Do not discard content- instead cover them in apple cider vinegar again and allow for a second cure. We will reuse these up to 3 times before discarding.
4. Next bring cayenne, water and honey up to a simmer until honey is fully dissolved. Allow it to completely cool to room temperature.
5. Add honey syrup to your cured apple cider vinegar and stir well.
Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup is a powerful and tasty elixir. These little berries are full of vitamin A and C and help boost your antioxidant levels, plus SO much more! Here are just a few ways elderberry syrup can boost the immune system:
Fight and protect against bacterial infections
Fight and protect against viral infections
Reduce the symptoms and duration of a cold or the flu
helps clear sinus infections
has natural diuretic effects and promotes bowel movements
anti-inflammatory properties
anti-carcinogenic properties
eases symptoms of allergies
high in antioxidants
high in vitamin A, which makes it great for healthy skin
Yup, this tasty syrup can actually decrease your symptoms if you're already sick! What are you waiting for, it's time to make some syrup!
Usage: Take 1 tsp a day.
Elderberry Syrup
• 2/3 cups dried elderberries
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup Queen & Colony Honey
• 1/4 cup of roughly chopped fresh ginger
• 2 cinnamon sticks
1. Bring all ingredients up to a bowl in a small sauce pan. Once it's boiling bring it down to a simmer and allow to simmer for 45 minutes. Strain and jar. (Keeps about 2 months in fridge.)
Cheers to the New Year and fighting off all those nasty colds that may try to come our way. Wishing you happiness and health this year!
Do you have any questions about fire cide or elderberry syrup? Leave your questions in the comments, or message us on Instagram! xo, Urban Canning


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Little Tommy Tucker
'Little Tommy Tucker' is an English language nursery rhyme
"Little Tom Tucker
Sings for his supper.
What shall we give him?
White bread and butter.
How shall he cut it
Without a knife?
How will he be married
Without a wife?"
Discuss this nursery rhyme with the community:
Use the citation below to add this rhyme to your bibliography:
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The Wisconsin Forward Exam tests elementary and middle school students in numerous areas, including ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies. The exam gauges how well students are doing in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards, more specifically what students should know and be able to do in the classroom to be college and career ready. The Oshkosh Area School District had 4,095 students assessed on the Forward Exam and Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) in grades three through eight. Among those students, 40.6 percent of students were proficient or advanced in ELA compared to 42.4 percent at the state level. In mathematics, 45.6 percent of Oshkosh Area School District students were proficient or advanced, compared to 43.8 percent statewide. In Science, 50.2 percent of Oshkosh Area School District students were proficient or advanced, compared to 49.9 percent statewide.
The ACT (American College Testing) Exam is a nationwide college readiness assessment. The ACT tests students in grade 11 in ELA, mathematics, and science. In the Oshkosh Area School District, 702 students in grade 11 took the ACT. The average ACT composite score for OASD students was 19.6, compared to the 19.8 state average. Students received their ACT score reports three to eight weeks after testing and had the choice to send their scores to up to four colleges or universities at no cost.
The DLM is an alternate assessment for students in grades three through 11 with severe cognitive disabilities in ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies. DLM is an online assessment administered individually to students allowing them to demonstrate their knowledge and skills as they relate to the Wisconsin Essential Elements.
"State testing results are a starting point for future improvement," said Julie Conrad, OASD Director of Curriculum and Assessment. "The Oshkosh Area School District uses Wisconsin Student Assessment System data, local assessment data, and classroom data to continue guiding classroom instruction and school improvement planning. However, we understand that students are more than numbers and data points and we strive every day to help students reach their potential and become college, career, and community ready."
State assessments set high expectations for students to prepare them for life after high school and the latest results reflect the high-quality instruction that the Oshkosh Area School District provides for all students. The District is committed to continuing to raise achievement scores while using a multi-faceted and strategic approach to ensuring that every child succeeds.
To access the official press release from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, visit https://dpi.wi.gov/news/releases/2018/wisconsin-student-assessment-system-results-hold-steady. Access to the latest data and resources for interpreting the assessment data can be found on the WISEdash public portal website. For more information, visit https://wisedash.dpi.wi.gov.
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�The Employers Association of the NorthEast will hold a workshop on �Succession Planning� from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Rehabilitative Resources Training Center, 1 Picker Road, Sturbridge. The cost is $295 per person. For more information, contact Karen Cronenberger at (877) 662-6444 or visit www.eane.org.
�ActivEntrepreneur, a business networking group, will have a launch event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at AnyTime Fitness, 4 West Main St., Northboro. There is no cost for members and $10 for all others. Reservations are required. For more information, contact Karyn Bender at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Lupine Love
Lupine Love
"You must do something to make the world more beautiful" - Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
Miss Rumphius is one of my all-time favorite picture books and how I've carried its three-pronged mantra to travel away to far places, live by the sea, and make the world more beautiful, deep within my heart. Even in their stitched form, lupines can't help but make me happy.
With the design pre-printed on a beautiful linen-blend fabric, stitching a heirloom quality piece of embroidery is almost as simple as coloring!
Embroidery kits make great gifts (including for yourself!) and are a wonderfully meditative activity that comes with a beautiful product at the end.
Hang your finished piece right in the hoop (I'll show you how!), frame it, or sew it into a cushion, bag or quilt.
New to embroidery? Each kit comes with a 2-page color guide to basic stitches or check out the tutorial library for tips and step-by-step instructions.
Contains everything you need to stitch a beautiful wall-hanging.
High-quality Linen/Cotton Fabric pre-printed with design
5x9" oval wooden hoop
Lengths of DMC Embroidery Floss to complete design as shown
Embroidery needle
Guide to basic embroidery stitches (additional tutorials available at MsCleaver.com)
Complete kit packaged in a sturdy reusable kraft envelope suitable for gifting.
Have more floss than you know what to do with, or want to pick your own colors? Purchase the pre-printed panel only in the drop-down menu above. Also available as a PDF Pattern.
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