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Baku. 9 June. REPORT.AZ/ Canadian Air Force hit two air strikes on positions of Islamic state terrorist organization in Iraq, Report informs citing Russian media.
According to the information sources in the Defense Ministry of Canada, Air strikes were deposited near the cities of Mosul and Baiji, targets are not revealed. F-18 fighter bombers were involved in the operation.
In late March, the Canadian Parliament voted for extention of the country's participation in the international operation against ISIS, as well as for the support of allies in Syria. Thus, the Canadian mission in Iraq, which was originally designed for six months, will be extended to 12 months and completed in March 2016. The ground operation is still out of the question. Since the beginning of operations against ISIS, Canadian Air Force has conducted 1,000 sorties, during which they bombed Islamists more than 100 times.


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The Kalita Wave is many baristas' choice when asked which brewer makes the best cup. Its flat-bottom design (as opposed to cone) promotes more even extraction, which is one of the most important variables when brewing a cup of coffee. It comes in stainless, glass, or ceramic versions, as well as a small 155 (12-16 fl oz) or large 185 (16-26 fl oz).
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The province of New Brunswick is offering free post-secondary tuition for students from low-income families.
Premier Brian Gallant announced Thursday that families with household incomes of $60,000 or less are eligible for the new program.
"We are doing this so university and college tuition can be free for low income and many middle class New Brunswick families," Gallant said in a press release.
The province has earmarked $14.5 million for Tuition Access Bursary which will top-up federal grants to fully cover the student's tuition.
The only catch: the money is available only to students who will attend universities and colleges in New Brunswick, as
as part of a push to increase enrollment there.
The new tuition program is restricted to only post-secondary schools in the province, like the University of New Brunswick.
According to the Maritime Province Higher Education Commission, New Brunswick recorded a 5.9 per cent decline in home university enrollment last year. Some have attributed that to a decreased youth population, while others say it's because of crippling student debt.
Earlier this month, about 50 students from the University of Moncton showed up at the provincial legislature to bring attention to a lack of action on changes to the grant program, reported CBC News.
They wore shirts emblazoned with the number 35,200 — according to the New Brunswick Student Alliance, that's the average debt a student in the province graduates with, which is the highest in the country.
Grants to start 2016-17
Thursday's announcement drew praise from the group.
"By directing resources to the students who need it most when they need it most, government is dramatically improving financial aid and increasing access," said Lindsay Handren, the alliance's executive director.
Students can expect the grants to take effect in the 2016-2017 academic year.
Meanwhile in Newfoundland and Labrador
The student grant program was an idea taken up with great fanfare by Newfoundland and Labrador. But less than a year after implementing it, the province is returning to student loans.
Last summer, Newfoundland and Labrador decided to convert student loans to non-repayable grants.
On Thursday, Finance Minister Cathy Bennett said a financial crisis has forced the province to roll back the program. With a budget deep in the red partly due to a drop in oil revenues, Bennett cut the grants.
The province also announced that it will be scrapping $14 million in funding to Memorial University.
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Based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Open Door Counseling at Mazzoni Center is a multi-faceted substance abuse organization with various flexible drug and alcohol addiction treatment options, including Counseling. In addition to these treatment options, there are drug and alcohol addiction treatment areas of specialization to further help struggling addicts recover effectively. Such areas of specialization include: Drug Addiction and Alcohol Addiction.
Because it's understandable that seeking addiction rehab in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, especially if it's one's first time doing so, can feel like a pretty scary thing. This is why the addiction therapists and counselors at Open Door Counseling at Mazzoni Center do everything in their power to make their patients feel as comfortable as possible, as to ease this initial scary feeling.
Open Door Counseling at Mazzoni Center also takes accepted medical insurances, i.e. Most Insurances, and certain payment options upon qualification, such as: American Express, Cash or self-payment, Check, Mastercard, Visa. Open Door Counseling at Mazzoni Center may be contacted via their website at www.mazzonicenter.org.
Unbelievably helpful with legal things. I never knew trans care could be this affirming or easy or relaxed!
Mazzoni is the best comm. health care facility. The staff is very polite & attentive. No discrimination, u can be who u are & still get ur medical needs meet with concern & respect......Dr. Brisbon is the best
Great staff, sliding pay scale, by far the best for LGBT healthcare. Their new place is modern and spacious.
I love this new location! They are even friendlier and they all deserve recognition! John Izzo has been wonderfully patient every time I have questions. He is a rockstar ❤!
I find this very convenient very clean very neat the people are very polite and do their job very well if and when I need a shot of any kind I do miss seeing my primary doctor in person. Thank you
Phenominal, special care for youth 14-24 for std and sti treatment, birth control, help with housing, food stamps, food on sight, and mental health care for FREE. I walked in with nothing to my name and they treated me with the respect and kindness that every human deserves. I am in shock and so pleased that my physical and mental needs were taking care of by the staff and the doctor, of course. I have been looking for this type of care from philly health centers and planned parenthood and haven't received an ounce of respect. Mazzoni center has made life so much easier! I feel safe knowing they are close by.
Great place great ppl ... Very informative, understanding and caring.
Doctors are great. The staff could use a few lessons in customer service and etiquette.
I started being a patient at Mazzoni in November of 2016. It was the best decision I could ever have made. Their staff is wonderful, my clinician is amazing, and I always feel like I am an important person, not just another nameless faceless patient. They take time with me, answer my questions, and I cannot think of a better place to receive my trans health care.
The new location looks great. The staff is amazing.
Been with them for 4 years. Love the staff and Dusty is a great doctor. Wouldn't go any other place. :)
Thank y'all so much for all the help.... Happier than I've been n forever ... Preciate what y'all do ❤
They are great very caring and helpful people work here.
efficient, friendly, and extra helpful staff. Also have the ability to do bloodwork there which makes the experience much easier. There is a walgreens connected to the office as well. i cant think of any bad treatment at all and i.have been a patient for.years
Do not understand the bad ratings. Been to doctors in 5 different states across the country because I have moved frequently. This is by far, hands down the best doctor I have ever been to.
Nothing but good and positive ppl and staff at the center , as far as D&A theropists, and I couldn't be happier.


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Music-based Yoga in Nashville, tn
Living our best life is what we strive for every day. And doing that requires loud music, laughing at ourselves, and moving our bodies.
Living our best life is what we strive for every day. And doing that requires loud music, laughing at ourselves, and moving our bodies.
Instead of music being in the background, the rhythm and beats drive the pace of class. Our classes are intelligently sequenced and designed to move your body while discovering physical edges.
It's about getting onto your mat, outside of your head, and connecting to the beat to discover what truly moves you.
Curating our playlists might be one of our favorite past times. We take pride in what music we choose and everything has intention and meaning behind it. #yogaparty
Our yoga room is gently heated, aka it's about 75 degrees in there. And don't you worry, you'll still work up a sweat. We've got a class for you.
We adore our sweet little spot, and can't wait to welcome you into it with high fives and bear hugs.
We've got everything you need. Mats and towels are complimentary at ILY. Aka, they are free for you to use while you are here. We all forget our mats and towels from time to time.
Need to freshen up after a little sweat-sesh? We've got you covered there too. Our studio provides spa-style locker rooms with full showers, all the products, lockers, changing space and well lit mirrors. Because come on, lighting is everything.
ILY is also really proud to say that we are a non-toxic, chemical free space. That means everything we clean the studio with and everything we offer you to clean your body with is all natural. All the products we use are essential oil based. And that includes coconut oil, because coconut oil solves every problem we've ever had.
They envisioned creating a community with a unique and original experience that pursues sweat and fosters the potential of others. And then they got married and decided to go after that dream full on. From a lot of late night conversations, sweat sessions, cursing (lovingly) at each other, hustle and heart... Inner Light Yoga came to life.
Lee and Emmy Singer passionately pursue one another as well as their goals. His kind heart and quiet determination, along with her positive spirit and infectious energy, create the perfect balance and dream team. To them, ILY is not a business. It is their hopes and dreams, living and breathing creating something bigger than themselves. This is a place that creates opportunities for others to be fulfilled and recognized.
And this did not come to life by just the two of them and their fur child Winston Charlie. Friends, family, local creatives, fellow yogis, and influencers have all lifted ILY up into what it is. The Singers firmly believe in people helping people. The magic that shines from Inner Light Yoga comes from the heart and soul that is Nashville.
Emmy met yoga in 2008 and it was nearly love at first flow. With a heartbeat for storytelling and pulse for music, she moved to Nashville in 2011 to pursue her music industry dreams. Emmy learned to balance her role running digital for a roster of country artists by maintaining her life-giving yoga practice. Taking her passion one pose further, Emmy trained to be a certified yoga instructor and following her open-heart and renewed spirit transitioned from music to teaching yoga full-time.
After Emmy married Lee, a skilled entrepreneur with a love for a good back-beat flow class, in 2015, the newlyweds' dream of opening a fitness business together took them to California. While out West, Emmy's love of music and yoga collided when she came across a new style of music-based vinyasa and dove head first into training specifically for this movement focused practice. They both were inspired by the West Coast, but Nashville was calling their hearts home. Filled with gratitude for the open arms of Nashville and passion for bringing music-based yoga to this beautiful community, the Singers moved back to Music City to open Inner Light Yoga.


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Why Now?
This investment will create new tenant space at ProvPort and new berthing space at Quonset's Port of Davisville that will allow both ports to better service growth and pursue new shipping business.
But why now? What are the opportunities?
First – servicing the growing off shore wind industry. Centrally located between Cape Cod and New Jersey, Rhode Island is well positioned to continue to be a leader in this area. Experts project billions in private investment and thousands of jobs in the coming years. But Narragansett Bay struggled to find the terminal space to service the five wind turbines for the first-in-the-nation Block Island wind farm. Current plans call for hundreds more such turbines, which means that Rhode Island must invest in its port terminal space, or be left behind by Massachusetts and Connecticut.
The opening of the new Panama Canal creates even more opportunity for new cargoes and new shipping. Already, ships that couldn't have fit through the old canal (post-Panamax ships) are calling in Narragansett Bay. The canal's recent expansion means smaller ships may be pushed aside for larger ones at major East Coast ports, like New York, creating opportunity for Rhode Island at Quonset and at the deep-water port in Providence.
Protect What We Have and Build for the Future
The plan will preserve hundreds of jobs in the maritime sector and keep Rhode Island competitive with other ports in the region.
As our neighboring states make massive investments in their ports, including over $700 million in Connecticut and $660 million in Massachusetts. We must re-invest in our key waterfront assets or Rhode Island will be left behind.


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Hi everyone. Thanks for creating this site, Mr. Young. May I have this opportunity to clarify my doubt regarding patients' neurological assessment.
During my practise ( as junior physician ), I had come across a patient with sensory loss over his left half, resulting from stroke ( right MCA territory infarct ). He had diminished sensation to touch and pain; but had normal muscle power and coordination.
He was unable to quote the number I had written on his left palm; nor was he able to name objects placed in this hand ( sensory agnosia ).
When asked, " show me how you would comb your hair ", he could perform the task with his right hand, but not with the left . The patient was right handed. Can this be termed 'ideational apraxia' ; or should I not have tested his left hand ( for this particular task), for having had sensory deficit already? Moreover left is not the patient's dominant side.


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Lakeshow Hoops: "Commitment Alert‼ De Anza Senior Jalen Chandler (@jchjch32) signs with NAIA Powerhouse Hope International! GREAT fit for JC. Super proud of him!"
"Team Arsenal dominates Nor Cal Summer Tip Off "—Harold Abend
Tommy Luu: "College of the Sequoias Forward Andy Isokpehi has committed to Pacific University (OR).
The 6-foot-6 Isokpehi is out of Woodside Priory and played at Utah State Eastern before transferring to College of the Sequoias.
A few more high school updates on who is going where:
SI point Darrion Trammell is moving on to Prolific Prep (edit: make that Golden State Prep, Prolific Prep's post-grad team)
Sheldon's Ronald Agebsar will be at Fresno City College next season.
Cosumnes Oaks guard Greg Milton III is staying near home and rep Sacramento City College.
Landis Spivey of the Aspire Langston Hughes Academy (Stockton) has chosen Columbia College as his next hoops address.
Clovis High guard Anthony Martinez has signed with Holy Names University.
Las Lomas' guard Rob Prince will not be playing college basketball next season.
Coleman Hawkins: "Blessed to say I have received an offer from the University of Detroit!"
Mike Davis, formerly of Texas Southern and Indiana, is the new head coach in the Motor City
Gavilan College MBB: "SO PG Ibn Zaid (6'1", 185) has been invited to the Mullen's JC Showcase (invite only) in Dallas, TX. Ibn is a standout student and will be one of the premier guards in California this coming season."
Gavilan College MBB: "SO F Xander Bowers (6'7", 210) has been invited to the Mullen's JC Showcase (invite only) in Dallas, TX. Xander is a premier athlete and coming off averaging a double-double his FR campaign."
Ezra Manjon: "All glory to god! Blessed to receive my first division 1 offer from UC Davis."
He's a 5-foot-9 2019 guard at Heritage High.
Dominican athletics: "Dominican men's basketball was named as a recipient of the 2017-18 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Award as announced by the NABC Thursday.
Dominican has received the honor since the inception of the award following the 2012-13 season, making this the sixth such award earned by the Penguins. Dominican finished the season with a 3.17 GPA…"


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Sustainability. Cultivation. Excellence.
Outlier Genetics is the true essence of Jamaica: community, culture, and excellence. Located on a 100 acre all-organic farm, Outlier has developed partnerships with farmers that are focused on excellence in Cultivation, Community, Environmental and Social Responsibility. All of our products are sun-grown, in 100% custom-mixed on-site soil, spring-watered, slow-cured and hand trimmed. We do NOT use ANY pesticides, Chemicals OR growth hormones. We only add love, respect, care coupled with pride in our work, commitment to growing the highest-grade hemp and providing the most potent medicine.
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As we plan for the fall quarter, it is a great time to think about this question: "What first impression do visitors experience when they come to my class?" We will discuss general principles and get a first-hand account of what experienced preschool, children, youth, and adult teachers are doing to welcome learners.
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Peter Franz Schweizer (born November 24, 1964) is an American investigative journalist, novelist, author and political consultant.
- We are accustomed to seeing the horrific acts of history as the handiwork of evil individuals. The Second World War will forever be seen as a consequence of Hitler. The tens of millions who died in the Cultural Revolution in China died at the hands of Mao and his followers. The war between Radical Islam and the West will forever be directly tied to the actions of Osama Bin Laden. But likewise, great victories need to be judged in the same manner. You cannot separate the victory over the Nazis from the heroism and wisdom of Winston Churchill. The preservation of the Union during the American Civil War was a direct consequence of Lincoln's Leadership. Likewise, the Berlin Wall did not randomly topple over. The hand of Reagan is visible.
- How Reagan, Not Fate, Brought Down the Berlin Wall (November 9, 2017)
- There's no disputing the fact that I am politically conservative. But, ultimately, the question here is about fact patterns. Before the book was released, I took it to the investigative units at the New York Times, Washington Post, ABC News and Fox News. They independently verified large portions of the book on important narratives. As to the book itself, there are seven or eight minor revisions made. The reader is either going to conclude the Clintons operate in a parallel universe that is just filled with amazing coincidences, or, like lots of politicians, they have recognized that official power is a means to self-enrichment, and they have done it on steroids in a way no other political figure has in modern American political history.
- The Interview: Author Peter Schweizer on the Clintons' wealth (June 15, 2015)


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Amazon is getting a new competitor in China today, and it's one that cribs from Amazon's own playbook.
The Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has launched a new ebookstore and pay-as-you-go reading app. The ebookstore is integrated into MIUI, Xiaomi's forked Android firmware, and as developed by Duokan, the ebook/AppleTV developer that Xiaomi acquired last year.
It's not clear how many titles are in the catalog, but we do know that Xiaomi is using a rather unusual sales model. Rather than simply sell the ebooks, Xiaomi charges readers .03 yuan for every thousand characters read, with the revenue evenly split between Xiaomi and the content provider. That is far closer to a Spotify model than a typical ebookstore, and at this point there's no way to tell that it will generate enough revenue for the authors.
Xiaomi is not a major player outside of China, but when it comes to that market they present a serious threat to Amazon. This 3 year old company now has a valuation of over $10 billion and recently snagged Google's VP for Android, Hugo Barra, who was likely hired to oversee Xiaomi's international expansion.
In China Xiaomi is known for selling high end smartphones with specs comparable to Samsung's Galaxy smartphones but only charging about half the price. Like Amazon, Xiaomi makes their profit not from hardware but when users buy apps and other content.
Back in September 2013 Xiaomi boasted of selling 7 million smartphones in the first half of 2013. They generated revenues of over $2 billion from content and hardware sales in that period, or about what Xiaomi reported earning for all of 2012.
I'm keeping a list of potential movers and shakers in the international ebook market, and Xiaomi is going on it. This is a company to watch.


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by Katie Teems, NHT AmeriCorps Member
If you've walked past Thomas Yard lately, you must have seen their beautiful window display for Valentine's Day this year. Thomas Yard has everything your sweetheart (or yourself) would want: cards, flowers, spirits, chocolate truffles, chocolates in heart-shaped boxes, and hand knit items that are warmer than a hug!
If you look back at our January edition of The Thomas Times, you'll even find a Thomas Yard Valentine's Day coupon that's good from February 7th through the 14th. So, stop by and pick up a little something for that special someone (even if that special someone is you!)


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MIDNIGHT, Editorial Bridal Session for Eden Strader Workshop
This incredible Editorial Bridal Session is the second half of the second Workhop I held in March! I'm so sad to have this workshop series come to an end, but this is one of my all time favorite sessions. My edgy bridal vision came to life exactly as I hoped, all thanks to the most incredible team. That pearl studded wedding dress from Jean and Jewel? Literal perfection complimented by the bold HMU from Simply Mindy K and "FUTURE IS FEMALE" earrings by H.Works. Hope you enjoy these as much as I do! xx
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David Buckingham (2003) came up with the four key concepts of media literacy which include language, representation, production and audiences. This discussion is based on the class lecture. We are interested in differences those concepts face in today's new media environment. How should they be considered when planning the media education including social media skills?
According to Buckingham, media applies a combination of language that consists image, sound and words to create meaning. Media users can understand how the meaning of media message is created by looking at the genre, the choice of the language and the technology used. Representation, on the other hand, is formed when media creates stories by combining incidents, which leads to a particular thinking of the viewer. Media production entails the creation of media texts by individuals or groups. When studying media production one looks at the technology used in creating media texts, who owns the company that does production, who controls the production and how does the media reach its audience. The concept of media audience focuses on how audiences use the media and how they interpret and respond to the media texts.
Buckingham's view of media literacy was only geared to the audience of the media as receivers of media texts and not senders or producers. The coming of social media, however, has provided an opportunity for people to create their own content reflecting their self-representation, which means that the line between production and audience has become blurred. This aspect was not discussed by Buckingham in his four concepts.
The new media has brought technological convergence, diversity and interactivity compared to the old media. There is a need to the concepts that help in understanding the social media environment and what kind of skills are needed to use it meaningfully. Effective use of social media will be enhanced only if people have knowledge on how they can create, interpret, participate and criticise media content – in other words, how can they be both audience and producers. All of this is in the area of media education.
In his 2010 article "Do we really need Media Education 2.0?" Buckingham discusses the concept of media education and concludes that even though the new media participation and content generation offer new opportunities, they are not always democratic or liberating. According to him media education needs to focus on critical reflection and analysis, and the concept of old as well as new media is important. Considering this statement, we would say that the challenge in today's media education lies in the ways in which new and old media are possible to combine. This includes understanding the fact that the key concepts of production and audience might sometimes be traditional (companies produce and audiences receive) but in the case of social media they might also overlap (users both produce and receive). Critical thinking is important in both situations, and should therefore be taught in media education.
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Wired Chaya Shinjuku
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The latest addition to the Wired family, Wired Chaya is a laidback restaurant and café bringing comforting Japanese eats with a global twist to the shopping chaos that is Shinjuku's Lumine Est. As its name suggests, the concept here is that of a tea house, focused on providing a relaxing atmosphere for diners looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Expect reinterpreted takes on classic Japanese dishes like donburi bowls; here, these range from taco rice and veggie bowls to fresh sashimi. You'll be hard-pressed to find any California rolls in Japan, but the restaurant's Okome California bowl topped with diced raw salmon, tuna, ikura and avocado is the closest thing you'll get. We also tried out their signature tuna and avocado flower bowl, in which the avocado is cut and shaped into a pretty flower. Each bowl is served with a side of miso soup, salad and sweet soy sauce – we would have preferred normal shoyu instead.
After a rice-heavy start to the meal, we finished off with a few enticing desserts, including a towering ice cream parfait and french toast thicker than any we'd seen before. Their anmitsu parfait is topped with dango, matcha warabimochi and azuki bean paste, all layered on a bed of kanten jelly and crispy cereal flakes drizzled in kuromitsu. We enjoyed the matcha mix but the soft cream melted a little too fast for our liking.
On the other hand, the french toast was a lot lighter than it looked, the bread soft and fluffy served with a side of soft cream, strawberries and azuki bean paste – good but hardly outstanding. We washed it all down with a refreshing glass of ginger-infused hojicha, which made for a nice end to the meal.
With Wired Chaya's interesting take on Japanese food, it could easily feel as if you're dining at a trendy downtown Los Angeles eatery. This one just might be worth a look for travelling gourmands who need a taste of home.
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Bulletin Board - June 11, 2007
• The Indian Land Athletic Booster Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at ILHS. All members and non-members are invited to attend.
• The Winthrop Women's Basketball Team is offering several options for their 2007 summer camps. Spots are available for all camps in June and July. For more information go to the camp Web site at bluesombrero.com/winthrop, or call (803) 323-2129, ext. 6365.
• York School District 1 girls in 7th-10th grades that missed the first week of summer basketball can report to Jefferson Elementary School gym on June 12th or 14th at 12:15 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. Additional practice dates & times will be given at this time. For more information, contact Paula Blackwell at (803) 684-2336.


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At the end of winter we find ourselves dreaming of escape. Grey days have us wishing we could hop a plane and explore the globe. To ease our yearning for travels, we're sharing our first home tour of 2018, a house designed with pieces from around the world.
When you walk into Jenn's house, it's impossible to overlook the wealth of colours. In a design world where white walls are ever present, it's so refreshing to see a vibrant palette.
"When we first moved in, the whole house had dingy white walls and was really in need of paint - so we painted the whole house. I wanted colour. There are three shades of yellow, then light green, deep garnet red, baby blue in the master bathroom, shades of mauve, powder pink and then the blue and pink in the children's rooms and the bold orange in the bathroom. I love colour - I love using it to add warmth and depth; to add a feeling to a room."
Jenn describes the way light alters paint colours throughout the day, keeping things fresh : "I love the gold in the living room with the sunlight or the lights on in the evening. It's such a warming feeling - that's what's great about having colour - it changes as the day changes." And as colour plays into the vibrancy of the home, so does Jenn's collection of pieces curated and discovered through her travels.
How does travel become woven throughout your home?
I love that you can bring back a story to tell - someone can stand in front of my pictures and I can say, 'On that day we were on the Rialto bridge and it was 40°C - or that that brick is from Venice'. Bringing those elements home builds a connection to the rest of the world. That your home is this tiny place that's interconnected and not a stand alone microcosm. That and it keeps the travel bug alive in me.
What is a favourite item in your home you collected on a trip?
The hearts in my room and the hearts from churches in Italy; I saw them in Venice and wanted to find some to bring home. Even though I'm not religious, there's a feeling of reverence and grace in preserving and bringing beautiful elements back into your home.
What piece in your home is from the furthest place away?
The fabric from Asia and the ladder from France, the hearts are from Venice, it's hard to say.
What feelings do you want your home to evoke? For both you and your guest?
I hope when people come in they feel welcome and warm. I love entertaining with family gatherings and so it's this … my house. I love pulling out my grandmother's silver and the dishes my mom gave me that she had when she first got married, and we'll have 12 - 16 people all in one room. I don't want it to feel formal, I want to be comfortable in all those spaces.
Where do you find design inspiration?
I look for inspiration wherever I find it. I like what I like and it tends to come together in a pretty organic way. Once you have a sense of style you coincidentally choose similar pieces. For example the deer motifs in the house - there are antlers throughout the house and pieces from local designers that all fit together. I'm very inspired by Italian and French design, in Italy it's the art elements and in France, it's the etched glass.
When did you start collecting mirrors?
In the past five years. I've always loved them, but once I had my own home and space, it was about gathering these pieces I admire and having the dark part of the mantle contrast to the reflective quality of the glass. The shapes on them, the glass itself - it's these tiny details that are so eye catching.
What changes would you like to make in your home?
I'd love to reno the kitchen - that's my biggest, but traveling wins out. Buying and investing in this house was a big choice so I want to find the balance of traveling with home renovations and ownership. I don't want to sacrifice everything in my life to redo my home, not just yet.
Which is your favourite room in the house?
I spend most of my time in the kitchen and family room, it's an easy comfortable place. During the holidays it's all about the living room with everyone playing music, but the family room is for curling up with a blanket, and during the summer we take advantage of the back yard.
What is your philosophy when adding something to your home?
I like to invest in pieces. If you get something good quality it's going to last forever. Ikea things just don't last. When I got divorced and was on my own I vowed I wasn't going to go the Ikea route - I wanted things that were long lasting and meant something to me. I wanted intentional pieces versus just filling space. Consequently the living room was empty for a couple of years before it was set up, but it was well worth the wait.
Do you follow any design rules?
Nope! I have no design rules. I had a lot of things when I moved into this house so in terms of things, it was more about what I wanted - I picked the deer chair because I loved it with the linen that tied in with the rug and wanted the space to flow. I like a home that has a flow of colour or design or themes that work together. It's too hulking to have really different pieces in every room. I'm naturally drawn to botanicals, deer - you know what you like so you need to trust that instinct versus buying something because you feel obligated. It has to be your own style or else it will come off contrived. I love that expression in a house.
What makes a house a home?
Being comfortable in the space - if you go into any kitchen you should look at it, open up the drawers and find the things you need. There's this flow in a house that if you let it, makes sense. You work with the style of house to create that flow and having beautiful things that tell a story really contributes to that. I think a house is a home when someone can open up cupboards and be at ease in the space wherever in the home that is. It's those things that tell a story and gathering them with intention.
Blue Painting from Monte Marte
Bamboo End Tables - Propellor design
Pasankas from Prague
Carpet Family room - Calgary, and ones in the front are from Ikea.
Ladder is from Antique Mall (originally France)
Fabric from East Asia
Urban Forest Design Studio Pottery
Tables from Propellor Design
Needlepoint - Grandmother's in original frame
Coal Scuttle - Ordered online from a shop in the United States I found through pinterest.
Paint- Benjamin Moore
Brass Piano Light - Gifted
Deer Chair - Anthropologie
Light Fixtures are all original, towel rack original, and hung in original places on all the outside corners.
Restoration Hardware (TV Easel, Chaise, Dining set, china cabinet, bed frame, cloches)
Anthropologie (bar cart, deer bottle opener, candlestick holders)
Home Sense (glass cabinet, floral lights and circular table)
Maven & Grace, Antique Mall / Markets for vintage touches


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Halvorson is an artist based in Massachusetts. She is Professor of Art and Chair of Graduate Studies in Painting at Boston University. Combining acute attention to detail and an insistence on painting from life, Halvorson makes oil paintings on site. She finds objects in their environment that she feels "look back" at her by revealing traces of human activity. Working directly from perception, and often completing her paintings in a single session, Halvorson's process allows for a prolonged closeness and shared experience with her chosen subjects and the human quality of their tools, their graffiti, their wear and tear. This collaboration between artist, materials, and environment forges a painting that serves as a record of the artist's conversation with the world and a testament to time spent.
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Goldman Sachs raises gold price forecastsBy Haresh Menghani
Goldman Sachs raised its gold price forecasts this Thursday. The investment firm now anticipates the price of precious metal at $1,350, $1,375, and $1,450/oz over the three, six and twelve months period respectively as against previous forecast of $1,225, $1,200, and $1,225/oz.
The reason for the revision was more towards stronger emerging market growth, with more upward pressure also seen from stronger EM currencies against a weaker dollar and potential for hedging demand in a choppy market environment.
They also argue that higher inflation breakevens due to rising oil prices will help boost gold prices as well.
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One of my very favoritest bloggers, Temerity Jane, recently started a project called 'Stockholming Myself'. It's genius. In her words:
The theory behind Stockholming Myself, something I made up that is composed of absolutely zero science, is that if I take the dreaded full-length body shot picture every single day, I will either notice gradual change from my diet & exercise plan or, failing that, will learn to like what I've got based on continual, unrelenting exposure.
For me it's slightly different, as I'm not looking for change - I really just need to practice liking how I look. I fret, I do. I weigh myself far too often. Sometimes I think I look like a teenager, and sometimes I think I look old. As yesterday's post showed, I compare myself to other people.
Also, I've been dressing like a schlub lately and if I take a picture of myself hopefully it will inspire me to cease and desist. I have cute clothes. Hell, I practically have a shopping addiction. There is no reason at all for me to not look presentable.
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Local Island Life | Vieques, Puerto Rico
Lesbian-Friendly Rating: Tolerant
The local islanders seemed tolerant of our relationship, but did not seem to accept it as valid. We were affectionate on the beach, but exercised caution while showing affection when walking around the town in the evening and nighttime hours...sometimes avoiding it altogether for fear of our safety.
Fun Fact: The US Navy bought Vieques to practice bombing
Daryl and I saw an abandoned tank in the shrubs of one specific beach, and there were multiple signs warning beachgoers in that particular area to "recognize, retreat, and report" munitions. The military occupied the island from 1941 until 2003. After a civilian was killed by a bomb that dropped too close in 1999, protesters caught the eye of former President Clinton who ceased military operations. There are still hundreds of munitions around the area, and the Navy says it should have everything cleaned up by 2025. While snorkeling on one beach designated as "beach with potential munitions", we thought everything was a bomb... however, our focus quickly redirected to the gorgeous fish around us. This was only specific to one beach and we were glad there were cautionary signs. We laughed about it later as an example of how we're sometimes a little too easily scared.
Local Experiences: The 3 beaches and 1 kayak tour
1. Sun Bay Beach - Navio Beach
Starting at this beach was a fantastic idea. It was perfect for settling into island life, taking in the gorgeous views, and being around others who were doing the same. We brought our chairs, camera, sunscreen, snorkel gear, and snacks so we could hang out on this gorgeous beach for most of the day. After snorkeling and smooching for a while in the water, we decided it was time for a photo shoot! This beach had great photo ops!
2. Green Beach
A great spot for snorkeling! The water was crystal clear and the fish were gorgeous! This beach is really only accessible by a jeep as the roads are super bumpy (Ace Ventura Hi-Ho Chiti Chiti Bang Bang bumpy).
It is a 15 or 20 minute drive from town, but we saw beautiful parts of the island unseen by many tourists. We witnessed wild horses galloping about, local kids riding horses bareback around town, and we stopped for snacks at local food trucks. Once we reached the beach, parking was limited, but there weren't many people there since it is so far from town. Green Beach is where we saw warning signs about potential munitions in the are and an abandoned tank in the brush (see fun fact post above).
3. Playuela Beach
A beach with silky white sands, majorly secluded, and pristine sparkling water! We parked our jeep at the lot and took off on a 10 minute walk down the trail to the beach. It started to rain as we were about 5 minutes into our walk, but we were covered by trees and the rain was a much needed mist to cool us off! Once we saw the beach, we got so excited! It was still raining, so we went to find cover under some rocks and trees where we met the only other couple on the beach! We chatted until the rain let up, and then walked to the other side of the white sand cove. The couple left soon and Daryl and I got into our birthday suits and frolicked around the beach. We lounged in the shallow calm water and observed beautiful blue fish and a substantially sized sting ray off the waters! We didn't even need snorkel gear to appreciate the marine life since the water was so clear!
4. Tourist Splurge: We kayaked at night as the water magically glowed around us
We went on Abe's bioluminescent bay kayak tour late in evening. We met the tour guides in a parking lot. As we waited, a handsome herd of white wild horses meandered by. Once everyone on the tour arrived, we boarded a bus to the bay. It was almost pitch black, but the moonlight provided the light we needed. Daryl and I donned our life vests and got in a double Kayak. We paddled in a pack of 10 kayaks as we followed our guide for about 10 minutes down the bay into pitch darkness. I remember hearing every sound of nature as we quietly kayaked into the bay. I felt like I was traveling back in time with a nomadic pack of comrades. Once we reached our spot, our paddle movements began to light up the water around us. Our guide described bioluminescence in detail, and we started to play with the water around us. People used to be able to jump in the water on these tours, but the bay happens to be a nursery for sharks, and someone was bitten recently. While we didn't jump in the water, we were in awe of the water lighting up around us with every movement. The bioluminescence wasn't as strong as it had been in recent years due to the change in weather patterns, but we thoroughly enjoyed the wonder that nature afforded us that night.
Transportation + Lodging: A taxi drove us to the ferry, and we rented a jeep once we got to the island, and our Airbnb allowed for a hyperlocal experience of being woken up by roosters every morning
We flew into SJU (San Juan Airport), and took a taxi (Publico) to Fajardo for about 1 hour 15 minutes in order to catch a ferry to Vieques. The taxis were lined up waiting for passengers as soon as we stepped out of the airport door. We paid around $70 for the ride in total as they charge per party, not per passenger. The more people, the cheaper it is! We made sure we asked and confirmed the price before stepping in the taxi to be safe.
Our taxi driver suggested we stop halfway to Fajardo for some awesome Puerto Rican empanadas and thirst quenching Medalla beer at a little spot on the side of the road. It was yummy!
Once we reached Fajardo, we bought a ferry ticket for about 2 US dollars one-way. While we were waiting for the ferry, we grabbed some delicious pina coladas to start the ferry ride off right! The ferry was filled mostly with locals and it took about 1 hour and 15 minutes to get the the beautiful island of Vieques.
We rented a car from our Airbnb host to get to the beaches of Vieques. The going rate for renting a car from a private party on Vieques is $60 per day, as opposed to about $100 per day to rent from a car companies. The reason it seems high is the island, being only 5 miles wide, gets an entire salt spray every minute of every day...since salt destroys metal, you can imagine how expensive it is to maintain a vehicle on the island.
We stayed at an Airbnb studio in the fishing district Morropo just 2 blocks away from the ferry! We had our very own patio with a hammock, and woke up every morning to a cock-a-doodle-doo from the friendly neighborhood roosters. Our host rented us her jeep for the week, and gave us great local tips for nearby restaurants and beaches!
Our host provided snorkels, maps, beach chairs, and even a free smoothie when she sent us off on our way! There is a W Hotel located in a secluded portion on the island, but we preferred having a dedicated local host who would help us navigate and experience the island from an authentic perspective. After we had returned home, we received a message from our host informing us that when our ferry left Vieques for San Juan she had placed a flower in the ocean as sign that someday we would return to Vieques. We were touched by this thoughtful gesture and we also hope to return someday.
Food: Fish and fried foods were the main options for us on the island
Our Airbnb was a short walk to a local grocery store and local breakfast take-out so we didn't have to eat every meal inside of a restaurant. We definately had our fair share of mofongo, plantains, bacalaito, alcapurria, and paella. On beach days, we stopped alongside of the road whenever we were hungry. We ate and drank in the cute town of Esperanza. Most of the restaurants near the ferry were walkable, and we especially loved dining at one outdoor eatery while surrounded by iguanas! We paired most meals with a Medalla Light beer, leaving every meal full and satisfied!
A 5 point summary
Lesbian-Friendly Rating: Locals on the island were tolerant of us, so we were cautiously intimate
Fun Fact: The US Navy bought Vieques to practice bombing
Local Experiences: In addition to taking a bioluminescence tour by kayaking at night as the water magically glowed around us, we thoroughly enjoyed Sun Bay Beach - Navio Beach, Green Beach, and Playuela Beach for relaxing and snorkeling
Transportation + Lodging: A taxi took us from the San Juan airport to a ferry in order to reach Vieques, we then rented a jeep from our Airbnb host on the island, which came fully stocked with all the snorkel and beach gear we needed for our trip
Food: We loved Belly Buttons as a pit stop on the way home from the beach, or Cafe Mamasonga to dine outside with huge iguanas, beachside at Duffy's in Esperanza was pretty sweet, and we were able to stock our fridge and coolers with goodies from a decently priced local grocery store called supermarcado morales
Our trip was taken 27 March 2014 -30 March 2014 for a total of 3 nights, 4 days before spending some time in San Juan.


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Cannabinoid-Based Topical Cream for Psoriasis Receiving Interest from Scientific Community
A cannabinoid-based topical cream to treat psoriasis is receiving interest from the global scientific and medical communities, according to the developer of the cream, One World Cannabis (OWC) Pharmaceutical Research company.
Positive preliminary clinical trial results showed that OWC's active cannabinoid-based topical cream formulation led to a 70% improvement in a variety of inflammation clinical parameters related to psoriasis. Based on these promising results, and to increasing interest from the medical community to learn more about the cream. the company is expanding the size and scope of its clinical study.
Headquartered in Israel, OWC is a company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing new cannabis-based therapeutic products and treatments specifically designed for psoriasis and other medical conditions, including multiple myeloma, migraine headaches and fibromyalgia.


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Villa Axis St Barts. Imagine being at the top of the world, or at least at the top of Petite Saline in St. Barts. You can be when you book a stay at the lovely Villa Axis on St Barts, regarded to have one of the best views on the island. Recently renovated, this stylish villa boasts three luxurious bedrooms and a host of the finest amenities imaginable.
Like many villas, the Villa Axis offers its guests a swimming pool, but unlike any others, this one has an infinity edge pool that looks out over that unbelievably breathtaking view. The bay, the rolling hills, and islands in the distance can be your view as you swim, soak up the sun, or raise your glass to the sunset.
The Villa Axis relies upon an open floor plan to provide guests with uninterrupted enjoyment of that amazing view, the sea breezes, and the gorgeous sunlight. Massive glass doors make for open walls, and this makes meal preparation in the gourmet kitchen a treat. The breakfast bar transitions into the formal dining space, and this leads out to the terrace lounge area. There is also an al fresco dining area beneath a pergola. Just off the formal dining space is a living room that leads to an air conditioned TV room at the back of the villa.
The bedrooms all open directly to the terrace but maintain privacy by being located at a distance from one another. Two bedrooms are located on the main level and the third bedroom is located on the lower level. The main bedrooms all have large and luxury bedding, en suite bathrooms. The thired bedroom features a queen bed and a single bed, well suited for a nanny or children's room.
If you want the most impressive view imaginable when visiting St. Barts, the Villa Axis is your choice location. However, if you also want the full menu of top quality amenities, along with a relaxing and welcoming space, it remains a top choice. Ideal for a family or a group of friends, this villa provides an extraordinary experience.
Bedroom 1: Opens onto terrace w/ ocean view. King size bed, A/C, ceiling fan, dressing, safe, ensuite bathroom w/ double vanity & walk-in shower. Connects to living room.
Bedroom 2: Opens onto terrace w/ ocean view. Queen size bed, A/C, ceiling fan, dressing, safe, ensuite bathroom w/ double vanity & walk-in shower. Independent from the main villa. Separate entrance.
Bedroom 3: Opens onto terrace. They are 2 beds of 1,40 and 0,90, ceiling fan, dressing, ensuite bathroom w/ single vanity 1 walk-in shower.
Book the villa for 7 nights or more and receive a $200 concierge credit.
Credit can be applied to the following concierge services:
Rental Cars
Ferry Ticketing
Private Boat Charters
Chef Services
Spa Services
Promotion is not combinable with other special offers.
|2019 Apr 15 to Dec 15 April 15, 2019 - December 15, 2019 (5 night minimum)
|2 3
|$971.43 $1,128.57
|$6,800.00 $7,900.00
|2019 Dec 15 to 2020 Jan 11 December 15, 2019 - January 11, 2020 (14 night minimum)
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|$4,214.29 $4,571.43
|$29,500.00 $32,000.00
|2020 Jan 11 to Apr 15 January 11, 2020 - April 15, 2020 (7 night minimum)
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|$1,785.71 $2,000.00
|$12,500.00 $14,000.00
|2020 Apr 15 to Dec 15 April 15, 2020 - December 15, 2020 (5 night minimum)
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|$971.43 $1,128.57
|$6,800.00 $7,900.00
|2020 Dec 15 to 2021 Jan 11 December 15, 2020 - January 11, 2021 (14 night minimum)
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|$29,500.00 $32,000.00
|2021 Jan 11 to Apr 15 January 11, 2021 - April 15, 2021 (7 night minimum)
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Note: The rates above are subject to 15%
Tax/Service Charge.
Payments accepted in US Dollars, Euros, British Pound, Canadian Dollars, Swiss Franc and Australian Dollars.
Major credit cards accepted in US Dollars.
We just returned from Villa Axis where we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. the villa, and especially the incredible view, are even better than the photos convey. We wanted total privacy and were not disappointed! We spent days on the rafts we brought floating in the small pool. The view from Axis is truly better than any view we saw from anywhere on the island. There is AC in the bedroom and a sitting room but not the main room, but with the wide sliding doors open, we had a lovely breeze. Watching sunsets from Axis is an incredible treat we hadn't thought about. Sure wish our week hadn't come to an end, Amazing is all I can say about Axis.


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Technically speaking…
Here we'll cover the nuts and bolts of the equipment. Sometimes it can be daunting to figure out a camera or light. But we have to do it. But we don't have to make it a long term focus. When you can grab up your camera and instinctively set it for the best exposure without really thinking about it technically, you will be where you need to be.
Marking your images to keep organized - This is how I mark my images for editing and why. (9-5-19)
Studio ideas and tour - A tour of my studio in Arizona just to help give ideas for those building their own. (5-4-19)
Shooting in B&W? - Yep, there is a trick to get the exposure to show up better(01.28.19)
Cameras and Lenses 101 - THE place to get a massive amount of explanation about camera body types, lenses, and how you work with ISO, Shutter Speed, and aperture.
Managing your workflow - using Lightroom and catalogs you'll easily find any past shoot and never have an image show up missing (9-29-18)
General intro to lights and modifiers - strip boxes, umbrellas, ring lights and snoots. Why grids? (10-14-18)
Tablet for editing, why you need one - a mouse just won't do what you need. This video will explain. (9-29-18)
Wet studio option - how to shoot with water in a confined space. Note: Speedlights instead of plugged in strobes!
Backup…always! - the most valuable thing you have is your finished work.
Eye Captain - you are in charge of the shoot…period. Here's how it works.
My solution to equipment on locations - the little red wagon (welding cart)
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Transfer of four ambulances to Ghazni civilians Hospital
Pasbanan- Kabul:
Four new ambulances were transferred to the Ghazni civilian hospital.
Ghazni Health Director, doctor Zahir Shah Nikmil said: "These four ambulances were donated to the hospital in collaboration with the Bakhtar organization, he told the issue to Pasbanan Media group.
Wahidullah Kalimzai, the governor of Ghazni, expressed hope that the ambulances would be able to get patients to the civilian hospital of Ghazni and the Kabul hospitals in a short period of time to improve the health situation of patients rapidly, he told this in the process of conceding these new ambulances.
He added that the lack of ambulance had caused some patients and wounded to not eventually arrive at the hospital. He called on the officials at the civilians Hospital to pay close attention to the protection and proper use of these ambulances.


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Check-in is normally available from 15:00 hrs onwards. Early arrivals before 15:00 hrs can leave luggage in our storage free of charge. All stored bags are tagged to ensure that everyone receives the correct luggage.
Check-out should be completed by 12:00 hrs. In case you need later check-out, please enquire at reception about availability.
If you are in a hurry and can pay by credit card or if you have pre-paid for your stay in advance, then you can use the Express check-out and avoid waiting time at reception. The Express check-out box is located in the lobby next to the main entrance. Your receipt will be e-mailed to you the same day.


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The end of the Open has arrived. Please enjoy a week of deload and some fun workouts. We will be back to normal routine and system soon!
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SLVeteran Danielle
Education: Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - Monash University
SLV.Global Placement: Bali Placement
Current role: I'm currently a student ambassador with SLV.Global - I talk to current undergraduate students about my experiences and help answer any queries they have. I'm also in my fourth year of my degree (Honours), and hope to complete my PhD in clinical neuropsychology.
Tell us about your SLV.Global experience: I was a part of one of the pilot placements for Bali! It was great to get hands on experience and meet like-minded people who are just as passionate about helping others. I really felt like I was able to enrich the lives, even in small ways, of service users throughout my placement.
Tell us what you gained from the placement: I definitely think the experience I gained helped my get into my fourth year of study. Honours is highly competitive and it gave me that extra something!


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Ardenne Stout
The Beer
When English beers were celebrating their heyday in Belgium, stout was immensely popular. Stout tends to be a rather bitter, dark beer that is brewed using roasted or burnt malt. A variation on the theme is the strong Russian imperial stout of which this Ardenne stout brewed by Brasserie de Bastogne is an example.
Here we are dealing with a full-mouthed, pure malt beer with a high density. Tangy, roasted spelt malt is one of the ingredients, and in combination with hints of wood, this beer gives vinous impressions as well as aromas of chocolate, coffee and whisky.
Ardenne Stout is brewed with roasted and burnt malts from barley and spelt as well as three aroma hops. Dry hopping takes place at the end of the production process.
All of this leads to the creation of a balanced and complex yet eminently quaffable beer. This stout has a drier taste than a typical British stout and has a lower hop quotient compared to its American cousins.
The challenge for the brewer is to find the correct balance between the rounded mildness and bitterness provided by the malt, the bitter hop aromas – with fresh hop cones added for the dry hopping – and the tangy, slightly sour taste coming from the malted spelt.
This brewery's range includes the Bastogne Pale Ale as well as the Trouffette family that comprises a double white beer (Belle d'Eté), a winter beer (Givrée), a blonde (Blonde), a dark one (Brune) and a beer made with herbs (Rousse).
Ardenne Stout is a top-fermented beer that re-ferments in the bottle.
Ardenne stout is brewed with water, yeast, barley malt, roasted spelt malt and three varieties of hops: Belgian Golding, Mosaic and Hallertau Hersbrucker.
Colour & Transparency
The beer shows up black in the glass from below a cream-coloured layer of froth.
Serving Temperature
Serving Glass
Ardenne stout is served in an elegant, tapered degustation glass on a tall stem, ensuring its aromas are beautifully preserved.
Character, Tastes & Aromas
The initial impression is dominated by aromas of roast and burnt malt and fruits of the forest. Vinous impressions, wood and touches of roasted malt enliven the taste palette.
Thanks to the use of several different malts, the beer develops a rounded character in addition to the hop bitters that also make their presence felt.
This malty beer tastes full in the mouth and makes a perfect pairing with meat preparations such as pork chops steeped in the same beer or marinated, honey-glazed spare ribs from the grill.
It is also recommended with game preparations in a beer sauce, with blue-veined cheese of the Roquefort type and with desserts containing chocolate.
Keeping and Storage
The brewer recommends storing this beer for up to two years in the bottle. On tap, it keeps for six months.
Bottle ✔ On Tap ✔
Ardenne Stout is available in 33cl bottles and on tap (20 l barrels).
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Alice anticipated my needs and was incredibly receptive to my desires. If I said that I wanted something she made it happen. Sometimes it was really hard for me to make decisions. In those moments, Alice worked around the clock to exhaust every option to make sure that I was getting exactly what I wanted and that I knew of everything out there before deciding. Not only did Alice take into consideration what my fiancé and I wanted, she also took into consideration our families making sure that our wedding met everyone's needs.
Engagement is hard. That's why my husband and I are incredibly grateful for Alice. She handled all of the details so we could focus on our relationship. We look back at our wedding day as the happiest day of our lives and we truly have Alice Issac to thank for it. Hiring her will be the greatest decision you will make as a newly engaged couple."
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8) Non-Profit Agencies applying for funding from or through the city, utilizing City Resources, whether grants or loans, must be willing to open their books and be subject to an audit (if necessary). Agencies, after a defined period (after start-up), would not be able to receive funding in consecutive years from the city.
We have seen Housing and Urban Developments (HUD) grants consistently go to the same entities without other organizations given due consideration. This happens annually during a city council meeting held in June. These are Federal Government grants that are filtered through the city government and there needs to be more transparency relating to the reasoning involving the allocation of these funds. We need to know who staff didn't recommend as well as who they obviously recommended.
We have also seen allocations directly budgeted and funded from the City of Hickory to the same community organizations annually. The requests for funding take place in February of each year. Essentially, over the years, we have seen that the presentations are the same with plugged in numbers. No one is saying that these entities aren't deserving . We would all just like to hear from all organizations looking for funding and we would like to see the Public-Private funding mechanisms encouraged and expanded.
As has been stated here before. Hickory Inc. should not be in the business of picking winners and losers; choosing favorites based upon relationships and such. If the city is going to participate in the funding of non-profit endeavors, then it must expand its outreach at the same time it ensures that these agencies are not dependent upon the city for their existence.
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When Pride Takes Over
I sit here at my desk as my two daughters nap, wondering why it is that I feel this heavy sense of Pride.
Why it seems to swallow me up and wrangle me around without a care in the world.
Why I badly just want to be close to Jesus but Pride is kicking me on the floor while I cry and feel weak.
Why I have worked hard for a long time wanting nothing to do with Pride.
Why I have tried to avoid sexual sin, pornography, excessive alcohol, gossip (Lord, help me!), anger, laziness in prayer...
Why I wanted to wear humility like a cloak that lay over me and protect me from the evils of the world.
Yet Pride still got in.
I am trying to DO all the right things.
I'm trying to BE the right person that I feel I am called to be.
But Pride. He takes me before I can even say no.
And I want badly to go back to humility and to safety and to feeling like I am empty, so empty without my God.
Back to where I didn't look around and see all the things I want to be doing because I am entitled to do them or all the things I think I can do better than him or than her.
I want badly to go back to having a clear conscience of this Ugly Thing Called Pride.
Get behind me, Satan.
I want to see my Father.
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With Hezbollah active in Syria and tensions running high, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah issued a warning to Israel this morning, indicating that Israel is pushing the region to war. Reportedly speaking from the bunker in which he seeks refuge and safety, Nasrallah's threat has drawn response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
"We are taking action against those who wish to destroy us, and I say to all our enemies: we will aggressively retaliate to any attack against us."
In the past five years, it is believed that Israel has struck at least 100 Hezbollah targets, primarily weapon convoys from Syria headed toward Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
Are the two world leaders simply rattling sabers or are actions about to heat up once again in Syria and Lebanon? Only time will tell…stay tuned.


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Borsalino: luxury Italian hat
"A fine hat fits like a good friend" – C. M. Russell
For years, since I discovered Borsalino company and since I developed my passion for hats I wanted to take some photos with this hats, something classy and modern at the same way. A few month ago my friend and I decided to buy Borsalino hat to going around feeling like a "gangster squad".
So here are some pics done that day with our lovely Borsalino hat!
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by Ashley Cotter-Cairns
(Container Gardening For You)
Names of flowers: A = Snapdragon, B = Petunia
Analogous warm colors combined to create a pleasant, easy to care for container for full sun with minimal care required.
Both snapdragon and petunia are fairly easy to grow from seed.
If you choose to do so, give them a head start by planting the seed indoors about eight to ten weeks before the last frost date in your area.
Petunia seed is very small, but you can either buy the "pelleted" kind, or mix the tiny seeds with sand before sprinkling them on moist seed-growing medium.
Petunia seed needs light to germinate, so don't cover the seed, just press them down lightly.
The key to success growing plants from seed indoors is good light and air circulation. Growing lights are needed, as is a fan set on low speed, to keep the seedlings from developing fungal disease and growing leggy from lack of light.
A heating mat will speed up germination, but normal indoor temperature will allow petunia to germinate in one or two weeks. Water from below, as not to disturb the seedlings.
Snapdragon seed prefers cooler temperatures to germinate, so a heating mat is not needed. Don't cover the seed, as they also need light to germinate.
You will need to get your seedlings used to being outdoors before transplanting to their permanent home in the garden. Set your seedling flats outdoors during daytime to harden off and bring them indoors at night for a few days.
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Icebreaker: What is your dream vacation?
Purpose: The purpose of this lesson is to show us how to prepare for the trials and storms that inevitably come in life.
Main Scripture:
Matthew 14:22-33 NKJV
22 Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. 23 And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. 24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea,[a] tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
25 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear.
27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid."
28 And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water."
29 So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw that the wind wasboisterous,[b] he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"
31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
33 Then those who were in the boat came and[c] worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God."
Discussion: In life, there will be many tests and trials. These are all part of life, they are to be expected. The disciples get caught in the middle of a major storm out in the middle of the sea. Jesus comes walking on the water towards the disciples during the storm. The truth is, you are never alone, and even in your toughest storms.
Q1 - Why does the enemy want you to believe that God is not with you in the storm?
Q2 - What would happen if we walked confidently that Jesus is with us in our storms?
4 steps to passing the test
1. KNow that there is a test
Q3 - Sometimes we don't even realize we're walking in a test. Can you identify any tests you're facing right now?
2. Prepare for the test
1 Peter 4:12-13 NLT Dear friends, don't be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. 13 Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world.
Q4 - Why should we not say "why me?" when facing a test?
Q5 - Why do you think the trial reveals what our true colors are? (When we're going through a trial, it shows what we really believe)
3. have the rigfht attitude about the test
Q6 - Why is it so important to keep ourselves from negative thinking during a test?
4. take good notes
Q7 - There is safety in God's instructions. What instruction has God given you that you can begin writing today?
Declaration: I am prepared for the test! I will commit to keeping the right attitude and heart towards the test! I will not complain, I will not give up, I will not back down. Instead, I will run until I win the prize and walk in my victory!
Application: Practice writing down the instructions that God has given you during the test. Remember that God is the one in control, and He is planning your life. Trust in Him, and He will guide your steps.


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This is the time of year when all of us crazy costumers start looking at the new year and all of the costuming projects we hope to accomplish based on our own interests or events we want to attend. I'm always a bit in awe of what everyone gets done! This past year I went on a bit of a costuming hiatus while I worked on other projects and career stuff but 2009 will be what I'm jokingly calling "The Year of Costumage." So here are my (really ambitious?) 2009 costume goals:
1. Finish 18th century stays.
2. Create 18th century quilted petticoat and a new 18th century frock for Lumieres events and Costume College. Fabric is a sky blue jacquard that's been sitting in the stash for way too long. Way.
3. Make complete bustle gown for GBACG's Bustles at the Beach event I'm hosting next year. Need to make the bustle, the frock, and the cute percher hat I started a couple of months ago. Fabric is a red and white check voile. Very summery and totally asking to be made into a bustle meringue.
4. Make new Renaissance bodice and maybe a new skirt for Faire. My old bodice is just plain tired.
5. Finish Chris' brocade topper and my own new bonnet for Dickens.
6. Finish Victorian corset started in the GBACG's Victorian Corset workshop.
Hopefully I'll get these done too:
1. Beaded and ribboned purse for Dickens. (My old one is a simple wool flannel drawstring purse that just doesn't hold everything I need to carry around.)
2. Charles II (1660-1685) period gown. Kendra came up with the idea of getting a "Charles II mistresses and members of the court" group together and there are now quite a few of us in the LJ group doing research, sharing information, and drooling over portraits from the period. I picked a woman named Mary Brune who lived just outside of London. The big coming out party for those who want to make their character's costume is Costume College in August. I haven't really had a chance to think too much about this project yet but now that it's a new year it's starting to pick up steam again.
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Achieving Inclusion: What Every Parent and Educator Should Know When Advocating for Students
Join us from the comfort of your computer on June 17 for a webinar with Dr. Christi Kasa!
What do you do when your school isn't offering an inclusive placement? All students can be educated within the context of the general education setting with appropriate supports. This interactive session will provide strategies to parents and educators who wish to have students educated in the general education classroom, but have had limited success or are just beginning this journey. Our goal is to share specific strategies for working collaboratively with a school team to make inclusive education a reality.
When: Monday, June 17 at 12pm Noon
About the presenter:
Christi Kasa, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor for the Department of Teaching and Learning and the Director of the Office of Inclusive Services in the College of Education at the University of Colorado. Her teaching, research, and consulting are guided by her passion to create successful inclusive schools for all students. Christi teaches both graduate and undergraduate classes focusing on differentiated instruction, best practice for inclusive schooling, and communication strategies for people with autism. Christi began her career teaching in the public schools of California as a general education teacher and special education teacher.
Christi's published works have appeared in The Journal of the Association for People with Severe Handicaps, The International Journal for Inclusive Education, and the American Education Research Journal.


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It's rare that both Mateo and I have the same entire day off, let alone three days in a row! But it's been happening lately, so we've been taking advantage of our time together to explore the area and towns around our house.
This weekend (yes, we actually got a WEEKEND off at that!) we explored the Colli Euganei. The hills take their name from the Euganei, a semi-mythical population who inhabited the area before the Venetians.
It's actually a volcanic region that initially was completely submerged, then was an archipelago, and finally a hilly region as the entire regional "plate" rose and emerged from the ocean in the Quaternary period, a time when recognizable humans existed. On a side note, the Quaternary period was a really interesting time geologically speaking. During this period, the Black Sea and the Baltic Sea switched from salt to fresh and back again to salt water because of flooding due to changes in the ground level around the area. The English Channel and the Bering Strait were also occasionally flooded (as we experience today) and dried up so that at some points there was a land bridge between Britain and European mainland and another land bridge connecting Asia and North America.
Today these volcanic hills continue to be active, creating thermal hot springs and hot therapeutic mud. Despite the whole area being a regional park, there are many hotels and touristy sites nestled here and there amongst nature.
It is also a great place of wine production, a denomination of controlled origin to be exact. That means that most, if not all, wine produced from this region will have a DOC stamp or indication on the bottle. This means that the wine not only comes from a special region in Italy, but that it also meets stringent requirements including: certain soil composition, standards of grape variety, and alcohol content, but most importantly that it is created following the historical and culturally important process unique to the area. When you drink a DOC wine, you are drinking what the families of that region have been drinking for many, many regions. That glass of wine was created the same way now as it was generations ago. In some way you are helping to preserve the unique culture of that region.
While the DOC Euganei wine was on our list of things to explore this Sunday, we first wanted to work off some of the calories we stored up during our relatively uneventful summer.
First, we headed to the Valsanzibio garden. This place is beautiful! It's supposedly named The Most Beautiful Garden in Italy, and quite possibly the oldest. Click on the underlined name, and it will direct you to their website for more pictures and information.
Throughout Europe, there aren't very many trees. Not old ones anyway. The whole European region was covered in trees long ago that today would be impressive for their size and beauty. Unfortunately the most of them have been cut down through the years to make way for farm land and cities. This garden had some of the biggest, oldest trees I have seen in Europe. It also had a lot of water features and a maze, all done in a classic Baroque style. I can't believe that some young girl grew up with this as her entire world. I felt like I might almost be content to stay within the boundaries of my parents' yard forever had I a garden like this.
The garden was planned as an allegory of man's progress towards his own perfectibility or salvation. Well, we are both in need of salvation, so we started at the maze…
I must say now that Mateo is one of the worst people when it comes to directions. He can't give them. He can't follow them. He can't read a map to save his life. I have a few embarrassing stories about him getting lost. (And he's in Army!! How does that work out?) BUT, stick him in a maze and he can almost directly lead you the exit. It's amazing! So while I might get a little angry and hopeless when we're lost in Milan, I wouldn't hesitate to have him as my navigational guide under weirder circumstances.
Then we navigated through the rest of the garden, stopping off for a view of Rabbit Island, which houses lots of frisky rabbits and a large birdcage. The island symbolizes The Sphere of Immanence (yeah, I had to go look up that word, too) Then we went onward to the Villa, past a statue of time and playful fountains.
Next, we decided to stop off in the town of Arqua Petrarca. It is the place where the poet Petrarch (Francesco Petrarca) lived the final part of his life and died, hence the town's name. It's a very small, beautiful, cobblestone-paved medieval town. While we appreciate poetry, we were most interested in trying a jujube. I had no idea that these dried, red olive looking things were Jujubes (also called red dates, apparently) until an old lady with a wooden roadside cart-stand insisted that Mateo and I try some. Amazing! Certainly not my favorite fruit, but I was happy to say I've tried a jujube. I'd pick a candy jujube or a "real" date any day over these things, but they're quite popular in this town. Almost every house has a tree, and there were many, many products derived of the jujube to be sampled and bought. They had jujube cakes, liquor, candy, and a curious and somehow delightful jujube jello.
Well, anyway, the fruit is touted as a great stress reducer, so we enjoyed as many free samples as possible. You know, for medicinal reasons. (you can see why we had so many calories to burn off in the maze-- we eat everything we can in the name of adventure!)
We also rested our weary feet and satisfied our endlessly hungry stomachs in a small Osteria in the town. We ate sweet & sour sardines (typical dish of the Veneto region), pumpkin lasagna, a bean and faro soup, and baccala with polenta. I was surprised to see that the town had its own dialect, and the menu was written entirely in it…on a chalkboard… outside the restaurant… and nowhere else. I made frequent embarrassing trips outside to read over the menu and walk back inside repeating the word to myself a hundred times so as not to forget it and then forget it.
We tried to finish up the night with mini golf, but got horribly lost. I couldn't find my glasses anywhere. I only had my prescription sunglasses, so I was no help with street signs. It looked so easy on the map, but in reality, the streets are quite windy and confusing. Of course, country roads rarely are labeled anyway.
So, after some minutes of frustration we gave up on the idea and headed home.
"I'm thirsty. Quite thirsty," Mateo said.
"I'm dying of thirst."
So we stopped at the nearest bar: The Blues Brother's Café.
I grabbed my purse and headed inside to realize a second too late that I still had my sunglasses on… at 9pm. And, I was walking into The Blues Brother's Café. I'm sure they thought I was a total moron, trying to look "bluesy" with my sunglasses at night. How embarrassing and hilarious!
Then I immediately panicked. Perhaps it was a self-preservation panic as I wanted to avoid sharing the next few hours with people who had caught me walking into a bar at night with sunglasses on. I heard an awful 90s dance track and a couple of men holding hands. This is a gay bar.
I have no problem with gay bars. I spent quite a bit of time in them in Hollywood, but the terrible music and leather pants were going to be too much for me to handle at this point. I was wrong: stepping further inside I see that it was a completely heterosexual family establishment in the back and slightly more risqué out front.
To our complete surprise, a simple "tall beer" order produced a Kwak on tap in front of us. It was quite amazing! It's hard to find good beer in Italy, the land of wine. Kwak is a distinguished beer from Belgium, which is served in a fancy glass.
After his beer and some water, Mateo was less than thirsty and we headed back home to promptly pass out and sleep through all of the next day.
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text: Some possibly out-of-work philosophy major spraypainted 'Kant is a moron' on the walls of his crumbling home. We're not sure if the vandals were treating Kant as a means or an end here, but what we do know is that his old house is pretty cool, even aside from the historical value. They should obviously restore that poor thing. What's up Kaliningrad?


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Dishing the Dirt on My Boss
I've had a string of bad bosses, resulting in five job changes in the last three years. I want to settle down with one company and know the secret is finding a decent manager who treats employees well.
I recently interviewed for a job with a company. The manager seemed like an all-right guy but you never know. After the interview, I realized I could search the company's website for a list of employees and find out from them what it was like to work for the man. So that night I called several employees and asked them fair questions about what working for him was like.
A week later, I called to see to see about the job. I didn't get it. I asked the receptionist a couple questions and she freaked out, saying, "Oh, you're the guy who called around to employees to find out what the boss was like." She told me my calls ticked the manager off.
I find this totally unfair, as employers conduct reference checks on employees. Perhaps I should have asked the employees I called to keep my call confidential? Or is there another way to check out what the boss is like?
The hiring process itself gives you a sense for what your new manager may be like. Does the manager interview you personally, ask thoughtful questions and listen to your answers? How does the manager respond to questions you ask? Does the manager ask others, including your potential future coworkers, to meet you?
You can also do what you did, and speak to current employees. Some hiring managers encourage this and even let you connect with current employees before you leave the work site following your interview. Others, however, find an applicant's desire to interview current employees unsettling.
Two websites and a new app offer you additional help.
eBossWatch invites employees to anonymously dish dirt about their bosses and working conditions. I checked out a boss reviewed by seven employees, six of whom disagreed with statements such as "I would recommend this person as a good boss to work for" and "I trust and respect my boss."
Glassdoor encourages employees to post reviews of their employers and leaders and offers those who access the site the chance to "see what real employees have to say about any company."
Collectively's Memo app encourages employees to anonymously gossip about their managers, employers and workplace woes. Users can log in via their phones and from their LinkedIn accounts or company's email and post messages on a public board. Collectively verifies a user's association with the employer concerning whom they post by sending an email to the user's work email.
Employees who post comments to the Memo app, eBossWatch or Glassdoor need to realize that their employer's computer system can capture any information an employee posts if the employee accesses the external sites via the employer's network. Glassdoor, eBossWatch and Memo's terms of use warn users that their identities may be revealed in certain circumstances.
At the same time, companies can't easily discipline employees who post derogatory comments about their supervisors. A December 2014 National Labor Relations Board decision reaffirms non-supervisory employees' rights to engage in protected concerted activity online, including discussing their views concerning their supervisor and other terms and conditions of their employment.
This NLRB decision also affirms the employee's right to use their company's email system during non-work hours. According to the NLRB ruling, email is the electronic equivalent of a "natural gathering place" and "employees who have rightful access to their employer's email system in the course of their work have a right to use the email system … to communicate with coworkers regarding workplace concerns during non-working time."
Finally, the best hiring interviews allow for two-way dialog. When you're next interviewed, you might directly ask the hiring manager questions that matter to you, such as, "If you hired me, how would you want us to communicate?"; "What do you look for in an employee?" and "Would you feel OK if I asked a couple of your employees what it's like to work here?" That way, you can find out what you want to learn through the front door rather than the back.
© Dr. Lynne Curry is author of "Beating the Workplace Bully" and "Solutions" as well as owner of the management/HR consulting/training firm The Growth Company Inc. Follow her on Twitter @lynnecury10 or at www.bullywhisperer.com.


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Letters to the Editor
Jim Gray shows moral leadership
Mayor Jim Gray deserves praise for acting with moral authority and willingness to make a tough political decision because he knows what is right. We need more political figures like him to step up and serve.
It's time for the statues on the grounds of the old courthouse to be removed. These monuments were not erected contemporaneous to the Civil War because most Confederate generals were considered traitors for taking up arms against the union. Erecting statues to these men did not attain widespread popularity until Reconstruction and with the rise of the KKK and as a reactionary measure to the civil rights movement.
This history proves these statues were erected based more on racial animus than reverence for Confederate history. The arc of history bends toward expanded liberty and freedom. To fulfill that promise it's time to remove these statues. The men immortalized in these statuts were not heroes of their time. They have been resurrected as symbols of oppression that denies the promise of America: that all men are created equal.
No group has any birthright to this county. Our country is based on pledging allegiance to the idea that all men are created equal.
Emery Caywood