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Tips To Help You Find The Best Escape Room In Milwaukee
You team at times require time to relax and have a team building session away from home or place of work. One of the ideal place to have this is the escape room. An escape room is a huge themed room from which friends can spend quality time together. Various options of quality escape room games are available nowadays which resemble certain themes. Such games are recommended for friends and family bonding. The games are challenging and thrilling making escape rooms good. Below are tips to follow when sourcing for the appropriate escape room.
The variety of the games is the first thing to consider when selecting an escape room. You should settle for the escape room that has a massive variety of the games for your team. This is vital for them to have a good time and enjoy the time they stay there. Also, the games and challenging thus a good way to bond. In addition, a reputable escape room games provider should offer games that are fit for children.
Price is the next thing to consider. A right decision is made when you know about the price. Due to regular bookings of the escape room, the majority offers great deals for your money.Thus, when choosing the right escape room for your team as a coordinator, it is advisable to conduct thorough research to get a company whose charges are ideal. More about an escape room provider can be obtained online by visiting their website to get more info about their charges and the services. Doing this makes the task of finding an escape room easy for your team members.
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Simple Tips to Being Emotionally Strong and Enjoy Better Life
The Need for Emotional Well Being
Have you heard yourself saying:
- I am in a mess.
- Life is not fair.
- I am emotionally drained
- I am stuck and not going anywhere.
- I often worry about my future.
- I am ashamed of my past.
- It is not possible to enjoy a smooth relationship.
- Nobody likes me and I trust no one.
Then these are symptoms signifying the need for an emotional balancing. Read on please.
What is the role of emotions in our system?
Emotions are inseparable part of human persona throughout his or her life. It is the emotions which distinguish a human from a robot (even if the science were to make a perfect copy of a human being).
Also it is the choice of the emotions in response to a situation which separates one human from another. Once again, it is impossible not to have any kind of emotions in response to an external stimulus. It is another matter that how much of it you wish to control and when and how do you let it be external.
Energy of Emotions
It is believed that emotions have the energy – both positive and negative. The yogis, parapsychologists, clairvoyants and healers often refer to the "emotional aura" around the human body. Aura is described as an energy field "that surrounds, penetrates and extends out beyond the physical body, and is made up of varying types of vibrations or frequencies." According to them, the color of the aura changes according to the emotional state of the human being.
Without going too deep into these theories, it is logically acceptable and has been experienced by everyone that there is a deep yet subtle mind-body-energy-thoughts-energy-mood connection in our system.
Effects of Positive Emotions and Negative Emotions on our lives
During the exams, many students fall prey to "Examination Fever". Once the exams are over, the student is absolutely normal. If asked to make a presentation or make a speech, those not used to it, may display symptoms which are linked to "stage fright".
Taking it further, the phobic shall also display heightened state of anxiety or uneasiness such as a claustrophobic in a crowded elevator or a hydrophobic near a swimming pool – although there is a little or no danger to the individual in particular.
Similarly, there are positive emotions too. During a festival – say Christmas or Diwali or Id, there is remarkable positive change all around. There is happiness, celebrations in the air. On getting the admission to a cherished institute or getting the coveted job, the entire family is charged with lots of positive energy.
At one point or the other, we all have experienced it in our lives.
Need for maintaining an Emotional Balance
If you have read this hub thus far, it is easy to deduce that for a healthy self (physical, mental and spiritual) it is always better to choose positive emotions and try to limit the effects of negative emotions on our lives. Not only the individual himself, but even the people around him – family members, colleagues, neighbors, students etc. are all affected accordingly – if not in the same proportions.
If you feel good about yourself:
- You can perform better, you can face challenges and difficulties with comparatively fewer efforts and in more effective manner.
- The quality of your relationships is always better compared to a person who is not able to cope with difficult situations effectively.
- You will feel more energetic and can achieve more in less time.
- Thus overall you have better sense of physical and psychological well being.
How to control Negative Emotions and Increase the power of Positive Emotions
Here are a few practical and easy tips for you.
1. Exercise and Stay Fit
"A strong mind in a healthy body", we all know it. May be there are maxims in each language and culture to emphasize this. So what are you waiting for? Take out your running shoes or your gym gear and start from today onward. As per your age and state of your health, start a daily routine. Exercise will not only keep the health problems at a bay but will also uplift your mood.
But this is not all. You should also carefully choose what you eat. So eat a balanced and nutritious food. Eat at right time. Get enough sleep too. This will create a balance between work and rest.
2. Get some Sunlight Everyday
Try to do some Google search on internet about the benefits of sunlight and I am sure that like me you will be amazed too.
In addition to the scientific studies available, it is common knowledge that sunlight can help bring a person out of light depression.
The readers of this hub who live in colder regions will appreciate it more than those who live in the hot areas (where there is plenty of Sun).
Besides, the right amount of exposure to Sunlight has enormous health and healing benefits.
3. Let go of the intoxicants
It is a known fact that alcohol, tobacco etc. play havoc with our body. Playing with our brain, muscles, immunity and reproductive system their excessive use can even cause the birth defects in infants. If it is not possible to avoid it altogether, at least try to limit the intake of nicotine or alcohol.
Besides, these things don't come cheap. A dollar saved is a dollar earned!
Become Emotionally Strong
4. Enjoy life
If you don't have a purpose or have not worked out the meaning of your life in this birth then sit down and do it now. Without a purpose, you will go nowhere and anywhere. Once you know your mission in life then pursue it relentlessly. Add a dash of zest for living.
A sense of meaning and purpose will provide energy to your activities and make the relationships livelier.
5. Accept Life and the changes in life
The openness to learn new things makes you more agile and flexible. This in turn gives you an ability to accept and adapt to change. Don't forget – "Life is ever changing".
To help you understand and cope better with Life, you can take the help of your Parents, Brother, Sister ( as they are more experienced and can relate with your life and circumstances).
Also you can take the help of a wise friend whom you trust or an Executive Coach or an Astrologer cum Counselor.
Try these simple steps and you shall discover and new you!!
Some useful hubs on the similar subject
Some more tips to become emotionally stronger
- Have a high self-esteem.
- Leave no scope for 'Self Pity'
- Don't volunteer to be a sacrificial goat.
- Understand, assess and correct you vulnerability in the relationships.
- Continuously add to your knowledge
- Make good friends
- Have a hobby
- Be contended with what you have now and have time to enjoy it too.
- Develop better Self-confidence
- Release the baggage of past.
- Take help of an expert – if need be.
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Check the frequency of your emotional disturbance
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Check the duration of your emotional disturbance. Do it now. Work on yourself and comeback after a few days to take the test again.
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great hub, i think getting enough sleep is important to stay happy too
I think I lead an emotionally strong life. But I do not reflect on it that way. I spend a lot of energy feeling my emotions. I notice that when I get very busy in life, I stop feeling them.
For me, I like the roller coaster. But most who know me do not know that.
Very interesting article with much food for thought. Thanks
People in this age live so hectic life that their life-carts sometimes move utterly misbalanced and in an haphazard manner. The smooth track suggested by you should be followed by all right thinking guys for their betterment and blossoming into dynamic personalities. I enjoyed immensely reading such a productive and sensible stuff, a very fine hub indeed !
Words of wisdom that we all can benefit from, but in this hectic, dog eat dog world sometimes very hard to follow. Great hub!
Emotional health affects every aspect of our lives. These tips are the best advice for achieving emotional balance. It is something we all need more of, no matter what our situation in life!
Such a very well written article and very informative content. I am really amazed. Keep up the great job!


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FACE TWELVE BLYTHIEVTLM: <ARK.) COURIER MONDAY, APRIL 18,1949 Soviet Bloc Gets Rebuff From UN Reds Try to Force 3 Unscheduled Debate - But Are Voted Down Blytheville Youth Again Elected To Presidency of State Beta Club Obituaries .:. UKE SUCCESS, April 18, W)— The Soviet bloc got a sharp rebuff tM*Y when It tried to force the United Nations into an unscheduled debate on two Greek labor leaders reported under death sentence. ,: ; The issue was raised by Polish Delegate Jultusz Katz-Sucriy In the General Assembly's 58-natlon political committee as It met to resume debate on disposal of Italy's pre-war colonies. .In angry tones, Katz-Sucliy told the delegates he had learned a Greek court had sentenced the two labor leaders to death April 10. He Mid this was a question involving fundamental human rights and should be considered Immediately. ~ Belgium Delegate Fernand Van Langenhove, committee chairman, ruled he was out of order on the ground that the Greek question was not before the committee. Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei A. Gromyko and other Soviet bloc delegates quickly challenged the chairman's ruling. Van Langenhove called for a vote oh the challlenge. He announced h'ls ruling had been upheld by a vote of 31 to 6. with three absen- ' tlons. 'The Soviet bloc countries, however, said they were unable to understand the vote. Russia and the five satellites each denied they had cast any of the six votes against the chairman's ruling. Katz-Suchy charged that something was wrong with the coniicU- tee's voting procedure and demanded a second vote. Van Langenhove Ignored the Soviet bloc protests and directed that the debate on the Italian colonies be resumed. Memphian Surrenders To Blytheyille Police; Confesses Auto Theft .'.Jerry John Scarberry, about 30. ol Memphis was returned to Memphis yesterday to await hearing on iftuto theft charge following his surrender to Desk Sergeant George Ford Jr., at the Police Station here Saturday night. .'Chiel of Police John Foster stated that Scarberry came to the police elation here Saturday night and •ave himself up to Sergeant Ford alating that he was wanted by Memphis authorities In connection "with the theft of a Jeep station wagon in Memphis Saturday. .Scarberry was quoted by Chief Foster as stating that he took the jeep from Its parking place on Memphis street Saturday morning •rid drove into Arkansas. He told officers that he also purchased Rites Conducted In Manila for Joseph Horner MANILA. Ark., April 18 — Lust riles for Joseph Korner, old-time rive:man, and father of Jc^s Horner of lilytheville, were conducted this afternoon in Ihc Manila Mcth- odls 1 Church, by the Rev. F. M. Sweet Mi-. Horner. 78. died ai his home at 9 p.m. Saturday night, after an lllne&s. due to a heart condition, of several months. He was born at Cotton Plant, Mo.. October 15. 1870, and iioved with his family to Manila when he was 12 years old. In 1897 he slarlerl running a steamboat from Hoi nersvllle, Mo., to Marked 1\cc, and continued for several yenr.1, Inter he was the director of a Manila Bank, a merchant, and had several acres of farm land. He was n member of Hie MeDiodlst Church, and the Independent Order of Odrt Fellows. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Crockett Wrleht. and Mr. Horncr, son. from Dlythcvlllc. The Howard Funeral Home of Manil.' was In charge of aran^c- ments. Burial was at the Manila Cemetery. final Rites Scheduled For Pvt. Walter Webster Military services for Pvt. Waltel O. Welxstcr. 22. were to be conducted this afternoon at the National Cemetery at St. Louis. He Is one of seven scheduled t°' be buried Ir joint services there. He is the sun 01 Walter O. Webster, 815 South L ' Street. Pvt. Webster was killed while serving with a tank destroyer unit in France. Aug. 11, 1944. I'.e was a holder of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, and a member of the First Baptist Church. Attend Cornerstone Ceremony Schoolmasters to Meet Mississippi County school superintendents and principals will meet at 6:30 Wednesday, at the Osceola Hlgti School, for their monthly din- + E. B. Gee, Jr.. a Blytheville High School Junior. Saturday was elected president of Ihc Stale Ucla CJm>. scholastic honor society. The Blytheville Club has held the state presidency for the past several years, E. B. Gee Is succeeding R. C. Allen, a senior from Tilylhevllle, as lop state officer. Approximately 23 members of the Blytheville boys and Kilts Beta Clubs attended the stale convention at the llolcl Marlon In Little Rock, Friday and Snliirda)-. and E. B. was elected to the office al the closing session Saturday afternoon. He was nominated by the Ulythe- vlllc club and won over candidates from Clarksvllle and Trumann. There were 311 Beta Club members rom 18 schools at the convention. The Blylheville delegation also look the second place honors In talent show, Friday night. Their cash prize was second to the Clarksvllle Club's presentation of A Gay Nineties Review," which won the club $20. By popular request the Boys Glee Club quartet, Blythcvllle's entry In the talent show, was Included on the banouet program. Saturday night. The sroup Included B. C. Allen, Jack Elliott. Prcntlss Jcrnl- inn and Jlmmle Lowe, with Jim Lancashire accompanying the group nt the piano. They presented several Negro spirituals. Those attending from Dlythcvlllc included 14 from the Boys' Reta Club. They were: R. C. and K. B.. president and vice-president respective of Hie Blytheville Club. Jlmmie Lowe, secretary. Graham Partlow. Marlon Smith, Mose Simon, pat Burks, Jack Elliott, Prentiss 'jernlgan, Murray Smart. Bob niodgett, James Goffctt, George Xcnos and Jim Lancashire. Their sponsors, Earl Nail and Harold Besniicency accompanied the group. The group representing the Blytheville Girls' Beta Club were: Mary Frances Oaincs. retiring state secretary. Margery Hale. Roberta Brucey. Ramona Crafton, Gay Gnr- rigan. Joanne Trleschmnnn, Vivian 'atterson, Hetty Logan, Vivian Taylor, and Patsy Beshcars Miss Jane Sheridan is sponsor of the group. Mrs. C. W. Garrlgan. Mrs. E. B. Gee. and Mrs. S. S. Patterson were also with the group. Registration for the convention began at noon Friday, and Friday afternoon a get acquainted party was held, nnd the talent show on Friday night. R. C. presided over the general sessions of the convention. Rev. J. W. Knowles (with trowel) is shown here placing the cornerstone for the Negro High School which ii under construction immediately north of the present school for Negroes on Elm Street. Members of the Blytheville School Board, city and school officials participated in the ceremony which was conducted last Thursdav others in the photograpl arc: (left lo right) George Ilollis, principal of the Ne^ro school; c. A Hicks, assistant supervisor of Negro Schools mr the Stale Department o: Llducatinn in Little Ruck; Rev. J. W. KnowHiv whu appeared as the rcp- rcsenlutive ol a fraternal organmtlion for Csi^rucs and W. B. Nicholson superintendent of Blythevllle schools. Woman Gets Nome At linx to Air Squadron LONDON —!/P)— She became mown as the Fcmme Falale of the bomber squadron. Dr. D. Stafford-Clark, wartime medical officer with the Royal Air Force, told her story in an article on "Flying Stress" In the Journal of Mental Science. An attractive young officer In me Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAFt got dates with many of Lhe fliers In the squadron. Then on day they stopped. Two men she'd been out with had got killed on an operation. Others told her, "you're a jinx. You carry the kiss of' death." The doctor wrote: "One captain went so far as to forbid any member of his crew to take her out on pain of expulsion from the crew. 'Xhare was no point in adding to the risk,' he said." Funds Are Provided To Aid Attack Victim • T. r. Dean, 1130 West Ash Street, today stated that contributions to aid the eight-year-old victim of a brutal attack April 9 credited to him "and others" represented soli- cltalloiu by two residents of the 1100 block on Ash Street. A total of $18 was obtained in the one block. It rt-i explained to which was adt".jd 54 from olher contributors. A total of $22 was turned over to the mother of the attack victim. Sonic in the block previously had contributed funds for the child, It was stated. Livestock NATIONAL STOCKYARDS, 111. ", il 18 W—(USDA)— HOBS 12,600; weights 180 Ibs up steady lo 2S lower than Friday's average with little change on 240 Ibs up; 170 Ibs down and sows fully steady; si»ts 25 higher; bulk good and choice li»240 Ibi 18.00-25; top 19.23; most 250300 Ibs ISM-IS: few to 18-00; around 325 IDS 17.50; 140-110 Ibs 17.50-18.50; few 18.75; 100-130 Ib pigs 14.00-17.00; good sows 400 Ibs down 15.50-16.75; over 400 Ibs 13.75-15.23; slags 13.50. Cattle 3,300; calves 900; opening trade on steers comparatively slow but some early deals on medium and Rood kinds about steady at 23.50-24.15; one load high good and choice steers 25.50; butcher yearlings and «ws active and strong; good heifers and mixed yearlings 23.50-25.00; common and medium 21.00-23.00; common and medium beef cows 17.50-18.15; few good cows 19.00-2000; canncrs and cutters 14.00-17.00. tank of gasoline at a West Memphis service station and left without pay- Ing for It. Chief Foster stated that nt the time of Scarbcrry's surrender he had in his possession a set of keys to Jeep said to have been the one stolen in Memphis. He was returned to Memphis by City Detective U. T. Bartholomew of the Auto Theft Division of the Memphis Police Department. Negro Enters Hospital D. M. Amis, GO-ycar old Negro, was taken to the Collins. Cottage Hospital at Memphis yeslcrrtay for a mator operation. E. H, Ford, Hly-' theville Khvanls Club member solicited funds to pay for the operation. Chief of Police !n Wild Kentucky County Is Slain SniKI.DS. Ky.. April 18. iA',~ Easter Sunday gunplay In this Havlan County coal mining camp yesterday ended the story career of Capl. Ambrose Metcalfe, ^chicf of the county's police force. Mctcalfe, 2D, died enroutc to a I I:\rlan hospital after being shot- five times when he got out of his | automobile 1 In front of the Shields [ Ciilc. His wife, Kathleen, witnessed i the shooting Two men were arrc::tcd by state JoJjfc several hours after the shooting and weve charged with murder. WHmints, issued by County Judge V,'. J. R. Howard, named Arthur Jackson, the cafe operator, and Ford sizcworc. The men were placet) in the county jail at Harlan. Metcalfc'.s career as county chief was sprinkled with incidents of strife and violence. Since his appoint metu by -mdyn Howard in August, 191C, Metcalfe had mim- eroius fun-ins with both the lawless and with other law enforcement officers. The .special police force which he headed was .set up at the insis- tancc of a citizens league which demanded more vigorous law enforcement in this legally dry coun- Govcrnment of India Boosts Output of Paper NEW DELHI, India —Ifl'i— The government has approved eight ."chemcs for producing a total of 10.000 tons of paper annually. Industries Minister S. P. Mook- crjee said in parliament that the ; Kovcniment lias allowed the import { of the necessary machinery for the schemes. He said a factory is being established in the central provinces for producing 30.COD tons of newsprint annually. Muokerjce also reported that India's production of cement is 2,245.000.000 tons annually. After partition there were 19 cement producing factories, he said. The government, he added, has sanctioned 29 :chemes with a total annual cap- actiy of 282,000,000 tons. NEXT! Will you be the next to discover how smooth this Gin is STRAIGHT? Read Courier News Want Ads nor meeting. The program is to be ; prasfciited by Osceola students. Read Courier News Want Ads ADAMS APPLIANCE CO. Men everywhere arc lalkinp about llic taste teat — llic way Seagram's Ancient bottle Gin can be, enjoyed without a mixer. Sec for yourself why ilm naturally golden gin, this naturally smoother gin, is a belter gin straight or as llic baee of your favorite mixed think. 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2 Days in Helsinki - Vegan, Design, Slow Fashion Travel Guide
In October, I found $300 flights to Helsinki with Icelandair. Needing an escape from work, we booked a trip for 10 days visiting Helsinki Finland, Berlin Germany and Amsterdam Netherlands. Our travel nowadays is based around where we can eat good vegan food, shop good design and find sustainable fashion. We also LOVE historic European architecture and so on our trip earlier in the year (we went to Bavaria + Austria, Rome, Italy and London in Summer) we visited castles, farmers markets and more. Here's a little brief of my favorite places, what I wore and where to eat on a quick visit to Helsinki. Check out the follow posts for our other adventures.
Helsinki, Finland
1.5 days
Where we stayed:
The Original Sokos Hotel: I accidentally booked our Airbnb for the wrong nights, so we scrambled to find a hotel last minute. I'm so so glad we chose this hotel, they had a free breakfast with PLENTY of vegetarian and vegan options and in Finland where the prices are quite high, the free breakfast was sooo valued. Location was also fab.
Places we ate:
Roots Helsinki - Amazing vegan soul food and the best raw cheesecake. They also have a yoga studio in the back and I would've gone to a class if we had more time. This is in the "red light" area of Helsinki, although very passive, was significantly more grungy than the rest of the city. We had the pulled oats burger on a buckwheat bun and it was delicious.
Friends and Brgrs - Healthy burgers with amazing vegan options, more of a fast food but perfect for a quick lunch and their sides are also really delicious. It's in a great central part of town making it even more convenient.
Fat Ramen - The HIETSUN KAUPPAHALLI food hall has a variety of foods and a cosy and fun atmosphere for lunch. We stopped in for some ramen and dumplings and their vegan ramen was SO tasty. It's in a beautiful neighborhood too, with a variety of amazing stores.
What we did:
Walked around the Design District: My favorite part of Helsinki was the design district. There's so much to see and the neighborhood is quite quaint and small streets with cobblestone. It really feels nordic. We stopped into some beautiful stores in this area and it was only a short walk from our hotel.
Loyly Sauna: A big thing in Finland is Saunas. We wanted a co-ed clothing compulsory sauna and Loyly is super modern and cosy, but still a traditional Finnish sauna experience. We spent two hours rotating between the smoke sauna and the dry sauna, occasionally dipping in the freezing Baltic Sea as our cold plunge.
Where we shopped:
Artek: One of our favorite stores in Europe, we saw this shop not only in Helsinki but also in Amsterdam. Artek is amazing and showcases a lot of amazing Finnish and Scandinavian made and designed homewares. We bought ourselves a set of Estonian made ceramic plates and almost took home a beautiful handmade rug. They have some amazing furniture and their mix and match stools are really unique!
Lokal: I loved this little place. Its a gallery and a store and although it's tiny, it has a lot of gorgeous ceramics and jewellery that's all made in Helsinki. They had a really beautiful art collection up while we were there and they were quite inspiring. It's in an amazing part of the city too, so walk around the area and check out the other stores close by.
Pure Waste Concept Store: This was such a cool place, that we were a little rushed to visit, but everything they made was from recycled cotton and made in ethical factories. Their focus was on managing clothing waste by repurposing recycled clothing into new cotton for staple clothing pieces and basics. Definitely recommend checking this spot out.
What I wore:
Weather: early 40's, sunrise 8:30am (approx) and 4:15pm sunset (approx) with quite a bit of rain.
My Stutterheim came in super handy on this trip, we got some wet weather while in Helsinki so I wore this around, and realised how appropriate those raincoats are for the Scandinavian winter. It was also the perfect weather to wear my Everlane Renew lightweight Puffer jacket, as well as my wide leg pants with my Blundstones to support my feet for all the walking. My Nisolo Oxford's also came in super handy for the evenings when we went to grab dinner and I wanted something a little less bulky.


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Herbal Medicine
At Punta Mona we grow over 150 medicinal plants and our rainforest is filled with wild medicinal mushrooms such as Turkey Tail, Reishi, and Artist Conk. Nature gives us an abundance of medicine that our resident herbalists regularly harvest and process, making tinctures, teas, tonics, salves and infusions to keep our community healthy and happy. When you are here, one of our herbal witches can give you a tour of our fully-stocked apothecary, our alchemy lab, and our jungle gardens - and of course will be happy to care for you should you need any natural remedies during your stay. You'll be in the best hands!
If you are intrigued by herbalism and want to go deeper, we offer courses and workshops here on the farm, whether it's your first introduction to natural medicine or you're a seasoned plant witch. If you'd like to join us for a personalized herbal workshop, please add the course when you reserve your overnight stay at Punta Mona.
Herbalism at Punta Mona Tour
1 hour | $25 USD
See what we're up to on the farm! This tour will give you an overview of herbal medicine at Punta Mona, and we'll show you the entire process of medicine-making from harvest to treatment. We'll start in the garden to talk about all the abundant medicinal plants we have growing, like Gotu Kola, Blue Vervain, Patchouli, Turmeric, Moringa, Tulsi, and Ylang Ylang to name a few. Then we'll head to our brand new Alchemy Lab, where we process and produce our own jungle medicines. We'll end the tour in our apothecary, where you'll see what we keep stocked for everyday use on the farm and get some tips on how you can begin incorporating herbalism in your life at home.
Medicinal Tea Walk & Custom Brew
1 hour | $25 USD
Join one of our herbalists for a walk through our medicinal herb garden to learn about the healing power of plants and harvest herbs for a special brew of tea! We will customize the tea blend together based on your particular interest or need. We have herbs for anxiety, insomnia, detox, energy, mood, pain…pretty much anything that your physical and emotional body may be experiencing. We'll harvest as we go and end in our Alchemy Lab to brew the tea. Take the pot with you and find a quiet spot overlooking the Caribbean to enjoy your cup of freshly-brewed herbal tea.
Intro to Natural Medicine Making
2 hours | $35 USD
Experience a day in the life of an herbalist! This hands-on workshop will give you a thorough introduction to herbalism, and you'll get to make your own tincture using organic natural ingredients grown on the farm. We'll cover herbalism 101 while walking through our herb garden, stopping at specific plants to discuss their medicinal properties and applications. We'll harvest as we go and then head to our Alchemy Lab where we'll show you how to process these herbs into infusions, decoctions and tinctures. You'll learn practical applications and techniques so that you can continue your herbalism journey at home!
Apothecary & Alchemy Lab
The Punta Mona apothecary is filled to the brim with natural medicines for every jungle ailment! We guarantee, there's an herb for that :) We make all of our tinctures, salves, and infusions onsite in our Alchemy Lab from herbs, roots and medicinal plants we grow on the farm. We also have some Punta Mona Medicinals and infusions for sale in our little Apothecary shop should you want to take some of the jungle magic home with you for your continued healing.
Our Herbal Witches
Souzie is an experienced herbalist from New Zealand and has been living full-time at Punta Mona caring for our beautiful humans since April 2018. She started her career as a nurse working in the conventional medical system flooded with pharmaceuticals and began to wonder what alternative remedies were available to treat patients. She volunteered to care for festival goers at the herbal clinic at Cosmic Convergence in Guatemala and the Village Witches herbal clinic at Envision, where she met our Punta Mona witches Lala and Sarah. Souzie built our alchemy lab and leads everyday herbalism here on the farm.
Sarah Wu
Sarah Wu is the current Director and Educational Curator, leading trainings and workshops in herbal medicine, permaculture design, tropical Deep Ecology, field-to-the-plate holistic nutrition and women's retreats. She is a clinical herbalist of 17 years, practicing planetary eclectic herbalism with a foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Wise Woman Reclaiming philosophy, focusing on food-based healing and local ethnobotanical traditions. She is a passionate mentor and educator. Sarah is the co-founder of Medicines from the Edge: a Tropical Herbal Convergence and co-producer of Envision Festival.
Laura Palmieri is a biologist, botanist, herbalist, gardener and permaculturist, with a lifetime working with plants. Lala was raised in a greenhouse in Guatemala, cultivating orchids, building living walls and aquaponic systems. She has been at Punta Mona for three years as a permaculture & herbalism educational facilitator and mentor to apprentices and volunteers. Lala co-leads the Village Witches herbal clinic at Cosmic Convergence and Envision festival with Sarah Wu, organizes free clinics for disaster relief around the world, and teaches herbalism immersion courses here at Punta Mona and at Fungi Academy.


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Our Newest Volunteer: Beckie Hansell
All of us here at ESSCLI-Rescue would like to welcome Beckie Hansell to our volunteer staff.
Beckie and her family, husband Al, daughters Leah and Abie, and son Nathanael, adopted Penny in November of 2005. Their family lives in Ambler, PA.
In February, Beckie and the girls joined us at Garden State Specialties in Secaucus, NJ where we sponsor a boutique table and put on a tailgate party for the exhibitors each year. They sold more raffle tickets than anyone in current history. In fact, we EVEN ran out of tickets!!!
Beckie and her friend Carol also joined us at the Eastern English Springer Spaniel Specialties in Warwick, Rhode Island; once again, working the crowd with a smile!
Although at this point Beckie doesn't have a specific job title here at rescue, you will find her doing many different things. When one of our volunteers is away, or needs a hand, Beckie is our "Gal Friday", taking over their job. She is also the contact person for our latest program, Anne's Choice Adoptions, a program designed to help place dogs with residents of a local senior community in Warminster, PA. This program was set up by another of our volunteers, Drew Graham.
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What Is Branding Anyway?
Ok so you know what a 'brand' is (McDonalds, Pepsi, Nike, blah blah blah), but you hear people talk about the importance of 'branding' all the time and you're like, huh? I don't get it. Don't I just have to create a logo and pick some fonts and I'm sorted? Why are people paying thousands of dollars OR MORE(!) for this stuff?
We get you! Although we knew branding was a big deal, at first we didn't understand how deep the value of a strong brand went and how much psychology and strategy goes into creating lasting brands and building brand equity.
Cut to now, after heaps of marketing and psychology education combined with years of work experience at major corporations all over the globe, suffice to say, we get it! And we are SO excited to share it with you. We want you to receive the insider knowledge of why branding is so integral to your company's success so you can start applying it today and create a lasting brand that you love and that attracts your dream clients!
So let's start with the basics: Branding is the perception people have when they see, think, or hear of your company name or product. In short, it's the ultimate first impression and often also the lasting impression.
A brand helps you stay apart from the competition and allows you to connect with your audience on an emotional level through the feelings created by your brand's messaging, values, colours and images etc.. Having the right brand that is authentic to you, your mission and your audience is often the missing ingredient in many startups and it is often the thing that takes you from mediocre to "OMG have you not heard about X??"
Brands create loyal customers AND loyal employees because it gives people something to believe in - it's a promise, it's an experience, and it even has it's own personality! Think of it as the protagonist in the story of your company - you can't have a good story without one!!
By humanizing your brand and giving it values, it allows prospective clients to relate to the brand as if it was a friend who understands you, supports you, and has your best intentions at heart. And a good friend like that is hard to forget!
To have a successful brand you have to be able to intimately understand the needs of your target demographic and make sure you are memorably communicating that at every brand touchpoint. What's a brand touchpoint you might ask? Well that's any point of communication or contact between your company and your target demographic - that can be anything from how you greet customers to how your invoices are designed and delivered. A brand will be felt and expressed throughout your entire company!!! Umm….. Yeah, so it's kind of important :)
So where do you start when creating a brand? You have to start at the core. You have to start with YOU and your WHY. Why do you do what you do? What brought you to this point? What do you believe in. In our next post we are going to tell you all about what your brand story is and why that is so important to the success of your company. Stay tuned!
Here are some of the key ingredients that make up a delicious brand:
Clear Brand Goals
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A common misconception about introverts is that we don't like people. This couldn't be farther from the truth. While, yes, I could go to a secluded cabin in the woods for a weekend completely alone and love it, I eventually would want to come back and be with people. Being an introvert means I recharge by being alone. But once I've re-charged and feel refreshed I can't wait to socialize and have meaningful conversations with friends.Read More
Sacrificial Hospitality
My husband is the Chaplain of our football team at The University of West Georgia and we often have football players over for dinner. Usually when I think about having people over for dinner I imagine our big farmhouse table with a perfect place setting, and a center piece that would make Joanna Gaines proud. But that's not what football players want or need. They don't care if the food is served on porcelain plates and gold chargers. They want a warm, welcoming place, and a whole lot of carbs. How do we feed a bunch of hungry football players you ask? I'll let you in on a little secret, we often cater. The reality is that I don't love to cook. I can cook a decent meal and usually cook for our family 6 out of 7 nights of the week, but I just don't love it. I think it's partly because I put so much time and effort into a meal and then it's gone in 30 minutes. However hospitality in this season of our lives usually includes some sort of food, so I've had to come to grips with the fact that if I am going to be obedient to God's call for me to be hospitable to other people, I'm going to have to occasionally cook.
But hospitality is more then just cooking a meal. I have to think beyond my desires and dreams of what I think hospitality looks like and I have to think of the specific needs of the people or person I am showing hospitality to. Hospitality is sacrificially giving of yourself to another and it can be shown in many different ways. Throughout scripture we see how the Lord demonstrates hospitality through His words and actions by helping, healing, listening, and preaching to the crowds. When I look at Jesus' life, I don't see him dining at fine tables with beautiful place mats, I see him living amongst the poor, and washing his disciples feet.
Our pastor recently preached a sermon on caring for the orphans and widows and he said something that really stuck out to me. He said that if hospitality doesn't get us out of our comfort zone and if it doesn't feel like a burden, then we're probably doing it wrong. That was convicting. So often I retreat to my home as a place of comfort, and peace. Honestly, the biggest compliment someone can give me about my home is when they tell me that it feels serene, relaxing, or something out of a Southern Living magazine. Unfortunately I more often then not want to keep that serenity to myself and my family. I don't extend a helping hand or a welcome to someone because it's too uncomfortable, too exhausting, or too emotionally draining. Being a family in ministry, it can often feel like we're constantly showing some form of hospitality to someone, but I still find myself fighting the selfish desire to hide away in my comfortable home.
As Christians, hospitality isn't an option or just for people with the "gift" of hospitality. Jesus commands us to show hospitality to the poor, strangers, and people in need. I am very much in the process of examining my life and looking for places where the Lord can grow me in this area. I'm looking forward to seeing how the Lords uses our family to bring more glory to God through practicing sacrificial hospitality.


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There are several aspects when designing the electrical system that need to be discussed early on with the design team. That is why during the design phase BGR Consulting Engineers will provide drawings for Architect/Owner approval of all electrical device locations. Properly sized electrical rooms are another important factor to be discussed within the design team. Often maintaining the proper floor plan efficiency takes priority when sizing building support spaces resulting in rooms that are too small. When selecting the electrical distribution equipment BGR Consulting Engineers will make sure that there is adequate space for the installation and maintenance per all necessary codes. Not only is this early coordination important with the design team it is also important with the electric utility. Initiating the design of a new building electrical service is a critical step in getting permanent power in a timely manner to the site and is one of the first steps of an electrical design.
Design of renewable power technologies such as wind, solar and fuel cells can also be provided by BGR Consulting Engineers. Although these systems are often called 'alternative technologies' we feel there is nothing unusual about trying to be environmentally friendly especially when utility costs can be saved in the process.
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When the World Cup opens in Moscow on June 14, soccer fans may notice something out of the ordinary. Alongside the slick ad campaigns for famous global brands — Visa, Adidas, Coca-Cola — there will be a proliferation of pitches from obscure companies with names like Mengniu, Vivo and Wanda. These newly minted World Cup sponsors aren't selling much that is related to soccer; these three, for example, trade in dairy products, electric scooters and movie theaters. They all come from a country, moreover, whose national team has never scored a single World Cup goal and is not among the 32 qualifying teams this year, but which still sees itself as the future of soccer: China.
Beijing has made no secret of its soccer ambitions. Over the past few years, President Xi Jinping has vowed to turn China into a "soccer superpower" that will host, qualify for and, by 2050, hopefully win the World Cup. The last goal seems almost ludicrously unattainable: China's men's team languishes at No. 73 in the world rankings, behind juggernauts like Curaçao and Cape Verde. Yet the sudden appearance of Chinese companies as top corporate sponsors at this year's World Cup hints at the country's opportunistic rise in the world of soccer. Its incursion was precipitated by a crisis. Actually, two crises. The tournament host, Russia, and the sport's governing body, FIFA, are beset by scandals and controversies that have cast a shadow over the event — and made it a struggle to attract corporate sponsors.
FIFA is still reeling from a hydra-headed corruption case that forced the resignation of its longtime president Sepp Blatter in 2015 and led to the indictment of more than 30 soccer figures around the world. Russia, meanwhile, has been excoriated in the West for everything from poisoning a former spy and his daughter on foreign soil to stoking wars in Syria and Ukraine and meddling in Western elections. When a member of Parliament in Britain compared this year's World Cup to the Nazi Olympics in 1936, Boris Johnson, the foreign secretary, agreed, lamenting the "emetic prospect of Putin glorying in this sporting event." The friendly veneer of the world's most popular sporting event has been stripped away. "The Russians' earlier rhetoric about the World Cup — 'We want to welcome the world' — is largely gone," says Sven Daniel Wolfe, an expert on Russian sporting politics at the University of Lausanne. "Russian elites are done trying to integrate with the West. They are very content now to tout their 'eastward pivot.' "
After television broadcasting rights, corporate sponsorships account for the largest portion of FIFA's revenue — some $1.58 billion (out of $4.8 billion in total revenue) at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Companies have vied for sponsorship slots, eager to promote their brands before an audience that can number more than three billion over the course of the monthlong tournament. (The final game in Brazil alone attracted more than one billion viewers; the 2018 Super Bowl drew a little more than 100 million.) But scandals have changed the calculus. The fear of being associated with FIFA or Russia may have pushed away a few big partners (Sony, Johnson & Johnson, Castrol) and scared off other potential sponsors. "We used to have top companies queuing up," says Patrick Nally, a sports-marketing specialist who helped develop FIFA's tiered sponsorship system. "Now they can't attract any big names."
Even as the World Cup audience has grown, the last time FIFA signed a Western sponsor was in 2011, when the corruption investigation began coming to light. The struggle to find sponsors, combined with huge legal bills, led to a $369 million loss for the organization in 2016, and the worst seemed still to come. In Brazil, FIFA said the sponsorship roster was "sold out" more than six months before the tournament began. This year, it has been unable to fill more than a dozen sponsorship positions, with the most glaring absences in the lower tier of "regional supporters," whose rights are limited to the Russian market. Russia and the next World Cup host, Qatar, each offered up a top sponsor. But FIFA's real lifeline came from a cluster of Chinese companies willing to pay hundreds of millions of dollars and save the day.
Leaping into the void left by the West gives Chinese companies a way to promote their brands globally — and to flaunt their patriotism. Wanda, one of China's largest entertainment and movie-theater companies, signed a $150 million global partnership with FIFA at the height of the corruption scandal two years ago — a deal that Wanda's chief executive, Wang Jianlin, said hinged on FIFA's woes. "Because some Western companies dropped out, we got the opportunity," Wang told reporters at the time. "If more Chinese brother companies become FIFA sponsors like Wanda, we will join forces to advance the interests of China soccer." Over the past 18 months, brothers like Hisense (electronics), Vivo (smartphones), Mengniu (dairy products) and Yadea (electric scooters) have answered the call.
It's hard to say whether these Chinese companies will become household names outside their home country. Sponsorship, for them, is a clear bid to acquire what many corporations covet: a global audience and the legitimacy that comes from sharing airtime with Western giants like McDonald's. Yet the most salient effect may lie in the realm of soft power, helping to solidify China's growing bond with Russia and signal a global economic shift from West to East. "There is a big geopolitical context to all of this," says Simon Chadwick, professor of sports enterprise at the University of Salford, Manchester, in Britain. "China is not trying to rescue FIFA but to influence its decisions over the next 10 years. And the top priority, arguably, is to help China win a bid to host the World Cup."
For all its halting attempts to develop soft power — through language institutes, cultural programs or loans of its most effective ambassador, the giant panda — China understands that few realms match soccer's reach, influence or cachet. For years, China has engaged in a form of soft power known as "stadium diplomacy," building soccer stadiums across Africa and Latin America to smooth political relations — and gain access to natural resources. (Last year's African Cup of Nations, held in oil-rich Gabon, featured four stadiums, all built by China.) But now China wants to become a major soccer power, gaining the prestige that comes from hosting and eventually winning the World Cup. "Football is possibly the only thing that brings people together all over the world," Chadwick says. "It is a global language that China does not yet speak — and desperately wants to."
Early on, China seemed almost too desperate. Xi Jinping vowed to use soccer to build, by 2025, a sports economy worth nearly $800 billion, bigger than the entire global sports economy today, as calculated in a report by KPMG. Seizing on this cue, Chinese tycoons raced to invest an estimated $2.5 billion in nearly two dozen European soccer clubs, ranging from giants like Manchester City and AC Milan to smaller clubs like SK Slavia Prague and FC Sochaux in France. The binge extended to top players and coaches. In the winter of 2016-17 alone, teams in the decidedly mediocre Chinese Super League splashed out more than $400 million on international stars like Carlos Tevez and Oscar, outspending even the English Premier League. The moves were meant to build a fan culture and professionalize local teams. But they have done little to improve Chinese soccer. In March, the national team proved its unworthiness by getting routed in an exhibition game against Wales, 6-0.
China's soccer spending spree slowed last year, when Beijing cracked down on what it called "irrational investments" (including soccer clubs) and imposed an onerous 100-percent tax on international transfer fees. The restrictions are part of a broader campaign against corruption and capital flight, in which big-ticket foreign purchases like soccer clubs have come under scrutiny as possible money-laundering ventures. This slowdown may look like a retreat, but Chadwick believes the Chinese soccer dream is still alive; it has simply been reoriented toward investment in China's own soccer development and its ambitions to host the World Cup.
With China's economic clout — and its corporate incursion into FIFA's highest ranks — most experts believe the World Cup will inevitably come to China, perhaps as early as 2030. The other long-term goal, to win the thing, requires more than money. Of FIFA's 211 member countries (18 more than the United Nations), only eight have ever won the World Cup. And just three of those — Brazil, Germany and Italy — have claimed 13 out of the 20 champions' trophies. As Tom Byer, an American soccer coach based in Japan who has helped build a youth-development program in China, puts it, "The big myth in football development is that you just have to throw millions of dollars at the top end, and a vast pool of talent will suddenly emerge."
Still, Beijing seems determined to try. Its 50-point road map to soccer supremacy contains some eye-popping goals: 20,000 training centers, 60,000 new fields and 50 million Chinese playing soccer regularly by 2020. Yet even if those targets are reached, the social impediments in China are formidable: the legacy of the one-child policy, the single-minded focus on education, the lack of a soccer or even a sports culture. And then there's the history of soccer failure. A common joke in China is about a soccer fan who dies and goes to heaven. God grants him one wish. When the man asks for something impossible, even for God, a second wish is granted. The fan says, "I wish China would win the World Cup." Hesitating for a moment, God replies: "Tell me your other wish again?"


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Murchie Constructions are one the leading teams of commercial builders in Bundaberg. We've got the skills and experience to build, refit and renovate all types of commercial businesses including medical, office, educational, industrial and retail facilities. No matter what your business does, we can create a space that works alongside your products and services. We can also optimise an existing space with a more functional design when required.
What type of business you have dictates what fixtures, fittings, materials and flooring we would recommend using. Depending upon your type of business, we can assist you with advice and draw from our expertise to provide a fit out that will compliment your requirements.
Medical Centres and Clinics
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A £1.4million investment at a Nottingham and Derby Enterprise Zone site has provided more space for companies working in Life Sciences, a key D2N2 sector.
MediCity is an ongoing collaboration between Boots UK - part of the Walgreen Boots Alliance - and BioCity, the UK's leading life sciences incubation business.
MediCity was the first new business onsite at the Nottingham Enterprise Zone (part of the Boots Nottingham HQ site), opening to tenants in November 2013. It is a business incubation site for health, wellbeing and life sciences enterprises.
D2N2 has funded the refurbishment of further areas within MediCity to create an additional 29,800 square feet of space to host a cluster of new and growing health, medical technology and life sciences sector companies. It is estimated the newly expanded facility, which opened in spring 2017, could directly create more than 150 jobs over the next 18 years (up to 2034).
Utilising previously agreed investments Boots and MediCity provided just over half the funding for the new venture, which cost £1.4m in total. D2N2 provided £740,000, via its LGF allocation.
The then Business Minister Nick Hurd visited MediCity to hear about the plans in November 2016.
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Minister of Health John Boyce has reported a "three-fold increase" in the number of dengue fever cases, while making an impassioned plea to Barbadians to clean up around their homes and businesses.
Speaking at a Press conference to launch Mosquito Eradication Week from November 25 to 29, Boyce revealed that "to date, 689 cases have been notified, with 676 confirmed", along with two reported deaths attributed to the mosquito-borne illness.
"Data for the same period in 2012, show 273 cases notified, of which 253 were confirmed, and there was one death," he added, while cautioning that "these are not merely statistics but translate to Barbadians that there is the risk of death and that there is the susceptibility of to the development of severe dengue fever".
"In response, the Environmental Health Division of the Ministry of Health has taken a number of steps to address the situation.
"House-to-house inspection has increased, especially in areas with high mosquito prevalence. In addition, public education has been stepped up through dissemination of source reduction messages in print and electronic media.
"We have also recently redeveloped a visitation card, which will be left at houses where occupants are not home when the environmental officer or assistants visit to inspect their premises," he said while encouraging householders who receive these cards to call their polyclinics to make arrangements for an inspection to be done at their convenience.
The theme of Mosquito Eradication Week is Search And Destroy. Health officials are seeking to motivate Barbadians to conduct regular inspections of their premises, their homes, schools, workplaces and other institutions to identify any possible mosquito-breeding sites.
In the same vein, Boyce said, Government would soon be restarting its debushing campaign, but he said the onus was also on Barbadians to keep their property and surroundings clean.
"As minister, I am appealing again to Barbadians who own empty lots to make sure that you get out there and get those lots cleaned, so as to help us on the way on eradicating this mosquito. Obviously your neighbours feel threatened by these lots. With the overgrown bush, the incidence of mosquito breeding will be higher there.
"We want to appeal again to clear those undeveloped lots that are full of bush throughout our island," he said.
While noting that legislation was already in place, which the Government could use at its discretion to carry out debushing at private properties and then seek compensation from the owners, he said Government did not want to go that route.
However, he is concerned that to date only about 40 per cent of private landowners have heeded the state's warnings to clean up their lots.
"The point is that Barbadians must understand that this appeal is one that they must heed for the sake of their neighbours, for the sake of the country; so that we can get ahead," stressed Boyce.
"We will enforce the law wherever it applies and we will continue, when we clear lots belonging to private landowners, we will continue to invoice them," he added.


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Planner Pulse 041: [Start-up series] Verse Wealth — First year review: looking forward + looking back
James O'Reilly and Corey Wastle started a Melbourne-based financial planning business called Verse Wealth in January 2015. This is the ninth and final episode in a monthly series with James and Corey, to follow their first year in business.
This week they're reflecting on the first twelve months — their achievements, their disappointments, and their plans for the future.
Listen and learn
In this episode, we chat about:
Where the bloody hell are you?
How the first Verse Wealth employee is going, and how they found her
How their Facebook lead generation campaign is performing
Why they may be buying a chicken suit in the near future
Why one of the biggest family law firms in Melbourne wrote a rap for them #word
Deep dive
How Verse Wealth have performed in their first year of business, including client numbers and revenue
What the most rewarding part of the year was
What the biggest disappointment was and what they would have done differently
What James and Corey are most excited about for 2016 and beyond
Smarter not harder
Why Verse Wealth decided to update their values and change "smarter not harder" to "be effective"
Listener questions
"What's your one big tip for advisers thinking about taking the leap and starting their own practice in 2016?"
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Sometimes when you travel with a large family, the first thing you give up is privacy — it's tough packing all those people into a couple of motel rooms. That's one kind of vacation.The second is the kind that includes privacy, quiet, downtime and general peace of mind because in this version of your family getaway you are going to book a vacation house — and one that is big enough that everybody has their own little piece of real estate.We concluded that the absolute best vacation home we ever rented is located in Leavenworth just at the eastern edge of the North Cascade Mountains.
Unfortunately, that pesky Cascades weather – and very snowy passes — limited our party to just our own immediate family of three, and my in-laws
Leavenworth Town Fathers have milked this for the last 50 years or so with the Bavarian-themed storefronts and German-style beer and celebrations. The town just keeps getting more and more popular.Tucked away from the downtown and a mile or so up Icicle Creek Road is a rental called Snowgrass Lodge, one of several offered by Destination Leavenworth but certainly in a class all by itself.We wanted to sample a larger property and put it to the kid test by inviting seven grandchildren to come along and try it out. Unfortunately, that pesky Cascades weather – and very snowy passes — limited our party to just our own immediate family of three, and my in-laws.But no matter — it was not hard imagining how well this particular lodging would suit a large family. In fact, we can't think of a property better suited for a large family group that is interested in a high-quality getaway in one of the best recreation spots in the entire Pacific Northwest.There are a couple of comparisons that come to mind when trying to describe Snowgrass Lodge. The first sensation you get with this house is that you're walking into a home on the Street of Dreams.
That's one kind of vacation
You know, the ones you can never quite seem to afford. The rich woods, the cathedral ceilings, the massive stone fireplace, the gourmet kitchen all let you know right away that this will be an upgrade from the RV park, baby.The other sense you get is that you are now operating your own bed-and-breakfast inn – except that all the guests are your family. There are no other guests or innkeepers to share the kitchen or bathrooms with, yet the building seems large enough that it would make a reasonable size inn. There are three floors altogether with four separate living or sleeping areas, allowing plenty of separation between you and the in-laws, you and your siblings or you and your siblings' sometimes annoying family members.
There was nothing especially remarkable except for one thing: the scenery
Without trying to give you a detailed floor plan, suffice it to say that this vacation home has two master suites, a couple of guest bedrooms, a couple of kitchens, a huge family room for big-screen television-watching, a giant living room that is more like a hotel lobby and such conveniences as a jetted tub in the upstairs master suite as well as the outdoor hot tub overlooking the river. The location is superb as well, with views of the nearby mountains – including one that kind of looks like the Matterhorn – and wooded grounds, a lawn big enough for outdoor events and, of course, the nearby Wenatchee River.So what does all this cost, you ask? A reasonable question with a surprising answer. Midweek it's only $475 a night for up to six guests with each additional adult $25 more, each added child $20 more. The rates are slightly higher on weekends and can be quite a bit higher on national holidays and other times of peak interest. But when you consider that a 4-star hotel room is going for $300 these days, a rate of $150 to $200 per couple or family seems to us a bargain for such a luxurious and exclusive retreat.LeavenworthOf course one of the best things about the Snowgrass Lodge is that it's in Leavenworth, which is about a three-hour drive east from Seattle and one of several locations in North Central Washington that are worthy of vacation time.If you're a longtime Northwest resident, you know the Leavenworth story. If you just moved here, or have been living under a rock, the town began promoting itself as the Bavarian Village back in the 1960's. Back then it was a small town on the way to Seattle or a place that east-west travelers went through as they traveled cross-country on U.S. Highway 2. There was nothing especially remarkable except for one thing: the scenery.Seattle people would notice right away as they drove down Tumwater Canyon just outside of Leavenworth how the mountains and rivers seemed to create picture postcard photos around every corner on the windy two-lane highway. Then, breaking out of the mountains, these travelers would immediately be met by the town of Leavenworth which is situated right at the base of those towering peaks.Things were not going well economically back then and the powers that be decided they could change that by makikng the village look like a small town in the Alps. All it took was a series of renovations to virtually all of the town's local businesses and, voila, the Bavarian architecture combined with the mountain scenery to create the illusion that motorists were traveling through the Bavarian Alps.Today the town attracts many thousands of visitors to annual events such as the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival and the Autumn Leaf Festival and it can be difficult to find lodging during those popular celebrations. The town also fills up with tourists any given weekend and, during summer and peak times of the year, you'll also find throngs of visitors scouring the local shops midweek for some kind of Bavarian souvenir, or dining in local Bavarian themed restaurants, or any of several other types of restaurants now available in Leavenworth.But Leavenworth is much more than shops and food. This area is known as one of the best for outdoor enthusiasts and there are numerous trails, the Wenatchee River and Lake Wenatchee, just 30 minutes away. In spring, river rafting is popular on the Wenatchee River.About 30 miles east of Leavenworth is Wenatchee, the largest city in the region and home to several attractive parks and trails, including a loop trail that takes you up one side of the Columbia River and down the other side. Wenatchee acts as a kind of hub for North Central Washington, where you also find a couple of other excellent tourist destinations: the Wild West theme town of Winthrop in the Methow Valley and Lake Chelan, a natural wonder more than 50 miles long and known for excellent water sports and fishing.AT A GLANCEWHERE: Leavenworth, Washington, is about a three-hour drive from Seattle on Highway 2, or you can take Interstate 90, which connects with Highway 97 to come out just east of Leavenworth.WHAT: Leavenworth is the Bavarian City, and the Snowgrass Lodge is an especially good way for an extended family to enjoy the city and all that it has to offer. Because the lodge easily separates into four different living areas, it's practical to invite other families or couples to stay in the lodge with you, which will end up costing each couple or family little more than a night in a nice motel room.WHEN: Anytime of the year, but beware that prices for lodging are much higher during certain times of the year and when special events are planned.WHY: A stay at the Snowgrass Lodge in Leavenworth is a way to combine a family outing with spectacular natural scenery and fun shopping and dining experiences.HOW: For more information on Snowgrass Lodge, please phone 866-904-7368.
Cary Ordway is a syndicated travel writer and president of Getaway Media Corp, which publishes websites focused on regional getaway travel. Among the sites currently offered by GMC are http://www.californiaweekend.com, covering California beach vacation ideas other Golden State destinations, and http://www.northwesttraveladvisor.com, covering Northwest vacation ideas.


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Yesterday the Bergstralh and Hehnly lab hosted their 2nd Mitosis Microsymposium, but this time we did it in Naples NY. The Naples Biology Class participated, presented, and asked great questions during the event. I've attached some photos below, but special thanks to Jon Betrus for hosting and participating, and providing the most beautiful locale for dinner afterwards. SPECIAL thanks to the students of Biology at NCS for participating. Again, thanks to everyone that helped, particularly my husband Mike Chang, my mom Sharon Hehnly, and Allyn Pridmore.
Here's several photos of everyone either at the Naples Central School, on a hike at Grime's glen, or at dinner at Jon Betrus's cabin.


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By Ashley White, MD, MPH
"I'm a one, you're a two and you're a three," I shared with two girlfriends as I doused every patch of my skin with SPF 70 sunscreen spray. The numbers refer to the Fitzpatrick skin scale, developed by Harvard dermatologist Thomas B. Fitzpatrick. The scale classifies how different people respond to ultraviolet light – specifically to one hour of sunlight on the first day of spring. So when my friends and I were in Las Vegas this weekend, the intense winter white I cultivated under scrubs and artificial lights all season was ready to burn.
I have light skin, dark hair and blue eyes. Normally, this would land me in the Fitzpatrick two camp. I take seconds to burn. But the ultimate dermatologic trump card? Freckles. And I've got'em good. Freckles are also known as ephelides and are non-malignant, non-mole hyperpigmentation lesions that get darker, bigger and more numerous with UV exposure. While freckles themselves aren't malignant, the vast majority of people with freckles are Fitzpatrick one.
My friend Lena – a tall, blond, blue-eyed German – is Fitzpatrick two. She does tan but mostly burns. We went through two spray bottles of SPF 70 in less than 48 hours together. The last of our group was Kristen, a Fitzpatrick three. She kinda-sorta burns and has olive skin with dark features. Fitzpatrick four people have light brown skin, very minimally burn and tan easily. The Fitzpatrick five people have brown skin and almost never burn and the Fitzpatrick six people have very dark skin and tan very deeply. For dark brown and black people, the risk of certain types of skin cancer is low because they don't burn so their skin cell DNA doesn't take a beating like those of us see-through people. Even still, their risk is not zero.
Messing with the DNA of skin cells through UV light exposure can chart the course from normal skin cell to cancerous growth of mutant skin cells. I will say it again: UV light is a carcinogen. People who frequent tanning beds before the age of 35 have a 75% increased risk of melanoma – that's the kind of skin cancer that can really kill you. In my humble opinion, none of this is worth the fashionable bronze look the Fitzpatrick one and two crowd seems to covet à la California girl. I would rather scare people with my blinding white skin than endure skin cancer, or even the risk thereof.
There are some lesions with malignant potential and there are a few different categories of skin malignancies that are of note. Many people have a genetic susceptibility but UV exposure is the biggest risk factor for all three categories. Very basically, basal cell carcinomas are pearly and sometimes have tiny blood vessels in them. They can invade the neighbouring skin and can even destroy cartilage on nose and ears. Most of these aren't actually cancer but because they can invade, they need to be taken out.
Squamous cell carcinomas can look a lot of different ways, which is annoying. This is why a lot of doctors just perform in-office biopsies on lesions that look suspicious so that an exact diagnosis can be established. Both the squamous and basal types are overwhelmingly found on the face, ears, neck and arms. But in medicine, exceptions are the rule.
The third category of skin cancer is melanoma. It is the most serious. In the early stages, it sticks around the epidermis but it can invade anywhere. In the United States, nine thousand people die every year from melanoma. It comes in a variety of shades, sizes, shapes and colours. Again, this is why we take a sample of most things that don't look completely smooth and uniform, like a mole.
So what do you do with all this information? If you live on Paudash Lake, or vacation there, I am going to go out on a limb and say statistically you're likely Fitzpatrick one or two. Cover yourself up. Wear a ton of sunscreen, even between your toes and in your belly button. Then put it on again every hour. For the love of lake trout, do not use tanning beds. Then every month, look yourself up and down in all – and I do mean all – your nooks and crannies. See anything weird? Ask your doctor and ask them early. There is no stupid question that ever started with, "Can you look at this new thing I have on my skin?"
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It's the question that drives us… It's the question that brought you here.
- Trinity, The Matrix
What is it you really want to know? No need to hem and haw about it, what do you want to know? The better framed or specific the question, the more specific the answer or advice. Avoid the following conjunctions in your question: if, but, and. A good question will ask for details or results (outcome). For example, "if I ask Betty out, will she say yes?" That is two, yes/no questions. The better expression of what you want to know is, "what is the outcome of my asking Betty out?" Think about this. How will the answer change your actions?
Readings show the outcome with the highest potential; you are able to change the outcome with a single decision. Free will, gotta love it!
I cannot read your mind; I interpret images printed on card stock. What you are purchasing is a digital file of your reading. This will include a detailed write up of your reading (unless it's a yes/no) and a picture of the card spread.Below you will find several offerings, each has their strong point and you have to decide how much info, or not, you want. For each read, what I need from you, is:
- Your question along with the time period we are viewing and any background information you believe is important
- Your name and date of birth (this is for those who are 18+ years old).
Yes / No
Just need a quick answer? Then this is it – as listed, is it a yes or no? Don't forget to include the needed information as detailed above.
5-card Spread
More than a yes/no, not as detailed as a portrait, a 5-card spread can give you the quick details into a situation. Good for a week timespan or a specific question.
Portrait Lenormand Reading
Sometimes referred to as a 3×3, 9-card spread, or mini Grand Tableau (GT), this will provide the details of a situation. The main difference between this portrait and a full GT is a GT covers many topics while a portrait focuses on a specific situation. With this spread we can look at the next three days, three weeks, or three months or the details of a specific question (situation).
Grand Tableau
The see-everything spread, no question required. With this, we look at your health, love, work, and trouble for the year.
3-card Tarot de Marseille
This is an in-depth reading, a look into a situation and Tarot de Marseille was designed to provide that insight. My teachers (some live, some via books) include Andrew McGregor, Enrique Enriquez, Yoav ben Dov, and Jean-Claude Flornoy (if this is important to you). Please see the write-up above for the details I will need from you to complete this reading.


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In Martinique, your taste buds travel too...Martinique is steeped in history and its cuisine is a marriage of French and Creole with a wealth of exciting Indian and African influences mixed in. Food options and unique dining experiences abound, from roadside stands selling BBQ chicken wings created from a secret recipe that includes sugar cane syrup, to sweet , fresh lobster served at a seaside restaurant, accompanied by Ti Punch, the favorite island cocktail of white rum, sugar cane syrup and a lime.
Tour de Forks is delighted to present this unique gourmet adventure in the beautiful Caribbean island of Martinique. The 6 day/5 night tropical tour happening August 26-31 includes palm trees, sunshine, gorgeous beaches, foie gras, fish curry, the world's best rum, and more!
-Outstanding accommodations at Plein Soleil, a gorgeous boutique hotel
-Private tours & tastings at the 18th century Clement rum distillery and the AOC designated Neisson distillery
-Excursion to Fort de France market and culinary demonstration at Plein Soleil with renowned Chef Ducteil
-Full Day catamaran excursion to Josephine's Bathtub, the sandbar where legend has it that Napoleon's Creole wife Josephine came to bathe!
-The expertise and warmth of our guide: food , drink, and travel writer Chantal Martineau
6 days/5 nights from $1,700.00 per person. For further information and to make your reservation today, please contact Tour de Forks at 888 345 3005 or email@example.com
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Archbishop Demetriosin Staten Island, New York
Charles H. Cotros, Chairman of Leadership 100, announced that the Executive Committee of Leadership 100, at an extraordinary teleconference call November 19, unanimously voted to grant $100,000 immediately to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund, established by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese on November 6 in the wake of the devastating storm that hit hardest in most Northeastern states, especially New York and New Jersey, as well as in the Middle Atlantic and Midwest.
Cotros said: "We have been witnesses to yet another great national tragedy, but we are comforted by the response of Archbishop Demetrios and the designation of Bishop Andonios. Just as with Hurricane Katrina, for which we provided $100,000 and the September 11 Relief Fund, for which we raised more than $500,000, Leadership 100 always stands ready to support humanitarian efforts during national crises."
Opening Forum, 9:45 am-10:45 am, Thursday, February 21, 2019,
Rev. Fr. Alexander Goussetis and Presvytera Kerry Pappas of the Center for Family Care.
Bible Study,11:00 am-12:30 pm, Thursday, February 21, 2019,
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America
Health Forum, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm, Thursday, February 21, 2019, George D. Behrakis,
Dr. George Dangas, Dr. Harry T. Anastopoulos
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Office of Vocation and Ministry, 8:45am-9:15am,Friday, February 22, 2019, Dr. Ann Bezzerides, Director.
Lecture, 9:30 am-10:30 am, Friday, February 22, 2019,
Keynote Address, Business Forum, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm, Friday, February 22, 2019,
George Veras, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Producer, Pro Football Hall of Fame
Glendi, 7:00 pm-11:00 pm, Friday, February 22, 2019
Saturday Forum, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Saturday, February 23, 2019,
Stellene Volandes, Editor-in-Chief, Town & Country
Grand Banquet, Estimated time 8:15 pm, Saturday, February 23, 2019
Argyris Vassiliou, Chairman of Leadership 100 and His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios present the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Award for Excellence to George Veras and Stellene Volandes. Archbishop Remarks.
Exclusive Interview of David Baker, President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
by George Veras, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Producer. Estimated time, 9:15 pm, Saturday, February 23, 2019


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This spring, the Tufts chapter of Amnesty International held its Build a Longer Table Event, a lunch for ten local refugee families and their children, in the Remis Sculpture Court of the Aidekman Arts Center.
Build a Longer Table is one element of the larger Amnesty International USA #iWelcome campaign that seeks to welcome local refugees and educate community members about the refugees who have been resettled in their towns. The premise is that, in this political climate, instead of building a wall to keep people out of our country, we are building a longer table to invite them into our communities.


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Welcome to the Sun & Sky website
A little insight into a coaching service which can transform your work life.
Benefits of Coaching
The benefits of coaching sessions are numerous and long lasting, enabling you to be creative in thoughts and deeds.
Resilience Coaching
As a trained Executive Coach, I use my expertise and an eclectic coaching approach to help build resilience in individuals and in teams.
By spending time reflecting on your goals, on what makes you tick and how you work most efficiently, you can assess the best ways in which to keep yourself energised.
Then you can set out a plan of action, and in so doing strengthen your resilience so that work becomes more meaningful.
Conflict to Courage
A high-pressure working environment is tiring and can cause stress. Coaching gives you the courage to uncover new paths, to try new challenges, to be focused on self-development which will in turn support your work/life balance.
Coping to Change
A growing workload can sometimes make you flounder, leaving you struggling to keep abreast of new initiatives as well as consolidating existing ones. Coaching can give you the opportunity to reflect and embrace change, moving from a state of coping to seeing a clear path ahead.
Complicity to Community
Difficult teams and fractious relationships can demotivate. A toxic environment can send you frantically searching for a way out of any profession. Disempowered employees cannot grow together as a community. Coaching will help you to discover your important communities. Focusing on positive collaborative relationships.
Complacency to Curiosity
Without a clear picture of who you are it is easy to just tread water. Sometimes you don't recognise how far you have swum before you find yourself too far from the shore. Coaching will help you recognise what you truly value, and how your values can be aligned with your work.


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ALTERED MEANS is hunkering down this Winter at The Bakery Atlanta, a multi-faceted arts complex, with a time-based art bar we're calling bakie's kansas city. A cozy space for experimentation, conversation, and fun, bakie's kansas city is your new favorite place. Hang out, grab a bev, bring a friend, maybe make a new one, and partake in some adventures.
So far, artists, performers, and curators include:
Aww phooey with Kim & Kooi
Blair LeBlanc
Daniela Rodriguez
Eric Lorenz
Flora Aura Apothecary
bakie's kansas city is located at The Bakery
825 Warner St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310


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To reign victorious in the Duelist Kingdom tournament, Yugi had to face off against powerhouse Duelists like Mai Valentine, Mako Tsunami, and even his own friend and protégé, Joey Wheeler! Now they're all back with brand-new cards in Legendary Duelists, a booster set that powers up famous strategies from the classic series and beyond!
Marionettes that move on their own, a mad scientist, and vengeful spirits returning to walk the earth are just the beginning of what you'll find in Circuit Break! This booster is also home to more Link Monsters, including a terrifying new 3000 ATK Dragon that can brainwash monsters it attacks, giving you control over them until their minds burn out. Here's a little taste of what else is lurking in the shadows…
What's that chill crawling up your spine? Circuit Break is infested by a strain of insectoid Mekkstrosities that emulate the human nervous system. They cluster rapidly, attempting to take the form of neurons,and if they succeed, all enemy monsters freeze up and become unable to defend their controller!
Memorable monsters reborn! Famous monsters from history like Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys return in powerful and unpredictable phantasmal forms. Enforce order on their chaos and you'll unlock a cycle of creation and destruction that will only stop with your opponent's defeat!
They went into hiding after Maximum Crisis, but now SPYRAL and the Subterrors have returned with Link Monsters to update their strategies for a new era of Dueling! Summon a "Subterror" Link Monster that can hit the field with up to 4400 ATK, gets your best Flip monsters out of your Deck, and then Summons them! Guess what kind of card is on top of your opponent's Deck (make sure to peek first with SPYRAL GEAR – Drone) and the new "SPYRAL" Link Monster can Summon any "SPYRAL" monster from your Deck. Of course, it also counts as SPYRAL Super Agent on the field and in the Graveyard, so you can use all your "SPYRAL GEAR" cards with it!
Powerful cards that can go in any Deck! Circuit Break has a wide variety of cards that let you do some incredible things no matter what kind of strategy you want to employ. You might find a Trap Card that eliminates cards played in the same column as your Trap, or even a brand-new Trap Card that levels the playing field that your opponent will never see coming…because you can play it straight from your hand!
The Circuit Break booster set contains 100 cards: 48 Commons, 20 Rares, 14 Super Rares, 10 Ultra Rares, 8 Secret Rares.