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This page presents you the OTM monthly selection of publications. To discover all the documents of the Library, have a look at the subcategories in the navigation menu on the left and here just below.
The Guide to international artist residencies in Luxembourg
The Agence luxembourgeoise d'action culturelle a.s.b.l. (Agence culturelle) is publishing the first edition of the « Guide to international artist residencies in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg » in close cooperation with institutions hosting residency programs. Check it out soon!
European Citizen Action Service - ECAS Knowledge Centre
The ECAS Knowledge Centre is an online collection of resources on two broad themes: EU Rights and Civic Engagement in Europe. It aims at assisting civil society campaigners, researchers, analysts, academics, advisors, policy makers and interested citizens navigate through the large amount of information available in a user-friendly manner.
Creative Carbon Scotland: Creating and Updating a Travel Policy
Creating and maintaining an up-to-date travel policy can help your organisation reduce its carbon footprint, and embed sustainability within the core behaviour of your business.Check the travel policy by Creative Carbon Scotland for inspiration!
Art for Change: Documentation of the Forum on the Conclusion of the Swiss Cultural Programme in South Eastern Europe (SCP)
Culture and the arts are building blocks of human existence. They make an essential contribution to the development of societies and can fulfil important roles in conflict situations and in democratic reconstruction. Acting on this conviction, Switzerland launched a long-term programme to promote the arts and culture in South Eastern Europe and Ukraine in 1999. From 2008 to 2013 the programme focused on the countries of the Western Balkans and trans-border projects. Find out more with the online final publication.
Made in the Web: Focus on Nordic performing arts
madein-theweb.com is a new site intended for Nordic performing arts aiming at an international audience and likewise intended for international agents, presenters and networkers who want to explore and be updated about what is going on in the Nordic countries.
EENC Report - Artists' mobility and Administrative Practices related to Social Security and Taxation in the European Union (EU)
The report maps the obstacles, in the fields of social security and taxation, which artists and cultural professionals face when they are mobile or seek to be mobile in the EU. It also introduces a typology of identified obstacles, includes an analysis of the impact of recent legislative and regulatory developments and presents a set of good administrative practices. Resources (documents, info-points etc.) are listed pages 59-65.
Framing the Discourse, Advancing the Work Philanthropy at the Nexus of Peace and Social Justice and Arts and Culture
The report "Framing the Discourse, Advancing the Work: Philanthropy at the Nexus of Peace and Social Justice and Arts and Culture" is authored by Moukhtar Kocache. A valuable tool that is able to stimulate further reflection and exchange of lessons and opportunities for inculcating practices in philanthropy for supporting arts and culture work for its invaluable influence on the advancement of social justice and peace.
A new era in cultural diplomacy: Rising soft power in emerging markets
CPD's annual research conference, held at the University of Southern California in February 2014, examined how emerging economies are paying greater attention to the value of culture and communication as they become bigger players on the international stage. The report is available for free download.
Making your life as an artist
A guide to building a balanced, sustainable artistic life. "Don't starve. Make art". Why is it so hard? Why are so many talented artists exhausted and broke? MAKING Your Life as an Artist, a new book by choreographer Andrew Simonet, looks at the challenges artists face...
The Funders Task Force on Culture and Development - meeting report Feb. 2014
The Funders Task Force on Culture and Development is a multi-stakeholder platform of leading development donors. In February 2014 they gathered for a meeting in Brussels. The report of the meeting is now available.
International actions of European local authorities: crushed by the economic crisis or rejuvenated by new concepts?
The research looked at the different forms of municipal actions in terms of international cooperation, questioned the engagement of European municipalities and explained the recognition of city diplomacy. Part of the EU Award project.
European Cultural Foundation (ECF) - 10 years of STEP Beyond Travel Grants (online publication)
ECF has prepared the publication "10 Years STEP Beyond Travel Grants (2003-2013)" offering an overview of the past, present and future of ECF's flagship mobility grants programme, as well as giving a voice to some of the cultural change-makers involved.
Checkpoints, Teaching Theatre in Conflict Zones
"I am at Gate C 63. In the International Terminal at Newark Airport. New York to Dubai / and from Dubai to Iraq." Read the touching article by Jessica Litwak, Theatre Without Borders (OTM member).
Enabling Crossovers: Good Practices in the Creative Industries in Asia and Europe
The publication includes 36 good practices in policy and practice from 33 countries in Asia and Europe, and covers 4 areas: creative skills, creative entrepreneurs, creative cities – sustainability, and creative cities - quality of life. Free download.
Preparatory action on Culture in EU external relations - report
Motivated by the fact that "the European Union has no cultural relations strategy", the European Commission mandated in 2011 a consortium of eight cultural organisations, institutes, and a consultancy to propose such a strategy. The final report is now online.
Shelter from the storm?
Shelter from the storm? The asylum, refuge and extradition situation facing activists from the former Soviet Union in the CIS and Europe looks at some of the key issues around asylum, extradition and the provision of refuge for human rights defenders, political and religious activists and other controversial figures from the former Soviet Union.
International mobility toolkit by Battery Dance Company
Learn from the extensive international experience of Battery Dance Company through this online platform, The Cultural Diplomacy Toolkit! It will help you avoid doing the same mistakes experienced by Battery Dance Company, and will motivate you to think differently about the meaning of bilateral engagement and what the arts can achieve.
EU study report on projects using cultural expressions as a lever for employment, human rights, democracy...
The study, commissioned by the European Commission's Directorate General responsible for development cooperation, aims to illustrate how cooperation projects involving cultural operators, cultural sectors of activity and/or cultural content can contribute to current EU development priorities, especially within the framework of the Agenda for Change and the new EU Multiannual Financial Framework.
European abroad - experiences of residency and co-production by META project
In the frame of its EU-funded project META, the IN SITU network has developed "Europeans abroad", aiming to create bridges with artistic and cultural partners outside Europe in the form of residencies or co-productions. Read about their experiences!
Guide to mobility funding opportunities - Focus on 13 Arab countries - new OTM-AEF-KAMS publication!
On the Move and the Arab Education Forum launch the online "Guide to funding opportunities for the international mobility of artists and culture professionals: Focus on 13 Arab countries". This guide is supported by KAMS - Korea Arts Management Service, and was carried out in cooperation with the Jordanian Hashemite Fund For Human Development and the Queed Zein Al- Sharaf Institute for Development.


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Brief description on the affect blues have had on modern poetry
1. Blues Performers & What are the Blues? Of all the varied and exotic foundations of today's rock and roll music, none can be said to have had the impact made by Blues music. Only recently has this influence been rightly recognized, however, leading to the creation of such establishments as The House of Blues, a club owned by several actors, which salutes the blues and offers a medium to get noticed for new blues performers. (House of Blues, p.1-2) Blues performers have always been colorful and down-to-earth people, and their music has reflected it. Perhaps the reason America loves the blues so much is it's avoidance of fancy lyrics and colorful metaphors. Rather, the blues prefers to get straight at "Well you talk about the people that the root of the problem, telling it like it is. you don't know; you yak, yak, yak, yak all the time ya head so hard While other musicians sang of passionate love affairs you don't pay me no mind you just talk pretty baby that the everyday person would never have, musicians talk all the time Talk, talk, talk like John Lee Hooker were complaining in colorful songs baby, ya talk too much about how their woman "talk to much." For this reason Ya talk, to your neighbor, Stay on the phone, the blues has a unique ability to make you smile, to make An hour or more; All you do is talk about you marvel and say-"I know exactly how he feels." For People all the time." -John Lee Hooker; Hard-Headed Woman this reason Americans everywhere connected to the Blues. (Stark, p.120-124) But make no mistake-the blues were not all fun and games, and they never were. From the depths of African-American oppression and everyday problems came the Blue movement, and such topics as death, debt, homelessness and economics were not uncommon. For this reason people everywhere could listen to the Blues and know that things were hard, yes, but others were going through the same problems as they. Someone once said that the Blues gave people hope, even though they seemed to accentuate the negative at times. (Blackmore, p.220)
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Local Foods and Gardening Events May 2010
The farmer's market season is gearing up! Get out there and eat some delicious local foods! Hounds in the Kitchen Events
Kids Cook requires pre-registration for a five week session beginning May 6. Currently the class is full but you may fill out the Registration Form for your 3 - 6 year old to be put on the wait list.
OpenHeartART Open House - May 8 from 3 - 8 pm, 270 W Lakeview 43202. Come play and register for summer camps, including a food camp lead by yours truly. More details on my Summer Special Events page.
Sprout Soup Day Camp Open House - May 15 from 11 am - 1 pm, 4310 N High St 43214. Enjoy some sample activities and register for Day Camps for kids ages 3 and up, including three weeks of Kids Cook camps. More details on my Summer Special Events page.
Not in May, but clear space on your calendar now! Hounds in the Kitchen Garden Hound Homestead Open House - Saturday June 5 from 11 am - 1 pm. Come tour our homestead and enjoy homemade backyard fresh tea and treats. Email Rachel for our address.
Farmer's Market Opening Dates (hat tip to Columbus Foodie for starting the list!)
North Market Farmers Market: Saturdays starting May 1, 8 am Clintonville Farmers Market: Saturdays starting May 1, 9 am - noon Uptown Westerville Farmers Market: Wednesdays starting May 5 3 - 6 pm and Saturdays starting June 6 10 am - 1 pm Worthington Farmers Market: Saturdays starting May 8, 9 am - noon Pearl Alley Market: Tuesdays and Fridays starting May 18, 10:30 am - 2 pm Dublin Farmers Market: Wednesdays starting May 19 Market at 15th and High: Thursdays starting May 27, 4 - 7 pm
Events hosted by others (in chronological order)
Market to Market Bicycle Adventure Saturday May 1. Eat breakfast at North or Hills market from 8 - 10 am, ride to the other market with stops at eco friendly booths along the way, and enjoy Jeni's ice cream at the end of your ride. $15 registering in advance or $20 the day of.
Kahiki Day at The Hills Market Saturday May 1. Free taste of Kahiki 10 am - 3 pm, Kahiki dinner at 6 pm, $35, make reservations 614.846.3220 or e-mail email@example.com.
The Hills Market Pancake Breakfasts Saturdays 8 - 10 am and Sundays 10 am - 1 pm starting May 1. Stack of pancakes, sausage and coffee for $5; also be serving $3 cocktails, as well.
Wild Goose Too Many Cooks Sunday May 2, 7 - 9 pm. Chef Matt Prokopchak from Trattoria Roma in Grandview will prepare samples of a 3 course meal prepared by Matt with ingredients sourced from the Clintonville Community Market.
Dine Originals Cooking Series Wednesday May 5, May 19, and May 26, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, North Market. $50.
Chadwick Arboretum Plant Sale Friday May 7, 7 am - 7 pm and Saturday May 8, 8 am - 3 pm. Offerings at the plant sale include heirloom vegetables, herbs, hostas and other perennials, annuals and tropicals, native plants, hanging baskets, unusual and dwarf conifers, rain garden plants, roses, as well as garden art and gifts for Mother's Day. A comprehensive list of plants expected to be available at the sale is available on the arboretum's website, http://chadwickarboretum.osu.edu.
Gahanna May Herb Day Saturday May 8 10 am - 9 pm. From demonstrations to herb sales, a gallery walk to kids activities, the Gahanna Herb Day has something for everyone.
Spring Plant Sale Saturday May 8 and Sunday May 9 10 am - 5 pm, Franklin Park Conservatory. Shop a variety of annuals and perennials.
Compost Series Saturdays May 15 - 29, times and cost vary, Franklin Park Conservatory. Join experts for Compost 101, Build your own vermicompost bin, and/or Using your compost.
Wood Fired Cooking Camp Saturday - Sunday May 15 - 16, Franklin Park Conservatory. Explore all forms of contemporary wood-fired cooking and use the most popular live-fire devices, specialty tools and cookware. $60 per day. Registration required.
Wild Goose Foodie Potluck Sunday May 16, 4 - 10 pm.
Intro to Raw Foods Saturday May 22, 10 am - 2 pm, Faire La Cuisine, Granville. $50.
Peas and Asparagus Cooking Class Sunday May 23, 1 - 3 pm Franklin Park Conservatory. Harvest in season produce and cook it in an interactive class. $50, register in advance.
Grillmaster's Festival Saturday and Sunday May 29 - 30, North Market. There will be smoke, fire, and tasty grilled foods.
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How Do We Get There From Here?/
By Betsy Stalcup, founder and executive director of Healing Center International
At the start of each year, Sam and I take a few days off to rest, journal, quiet and listen to God. We read our journals from the previous year and talk to God about our dreams. The break in our normal routine gives us perspective on how we have been living and makes us long to be more whole.
If you are like me, you want to keep growing as long as you have breath. You want to all of your relationships to become more joyful, and you want to grow ever closer to God. These are lofty goals, but where do we start?
It can be hard to know where to begin! But just remember the saying: "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." Every radical life change begins with one small step. Depending on where you are in life, your step could look quite different from the person next to you, but the principle remains. Here are five steps, each of which might be the one that begins your fresh journey to wholeness.
1. Do a simple Life Model exercise each day.
It doesn't have to be anything hard! Quiet and think about something you appreciate for a few minutes every day. This activates the front of your brain (the identity center) and helps you to remember who you are and what's important to you. It also builds your capacity, so that you can act like yourself even when the going gets tough.
Doing these exercises every day will result in a virtuous cycle. This is a term typically used in banking to describe the process of saving, in which you save a little nest egg, that earns interest, and then you earn interest on that interest. In the same way, as you build your joy through these exercises, you increase your capacity and become more resilient, and then you are more joyful. As you face hard situations well, you begin to mature, and that builds even more joy. Little changes today can make a huge difference to your future.
So even if you only have the bandwidth to do one thing, quiet by breathing deeply and slowly, yawn and focus on something you are grateful for just five minutes a day. Watch and see what a difference it can make!
2. Read a book
Are you always on the lookout for a good book? Maybe perusing one of these titles is your next step to living with joy.
- The all new Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You by James Wilder and James Friesen lays out the basics. You can get it here.
- Rare Leadership, by Jim Wilder and Marcus Warner, talks about leading through relationship and community rather than being productive. Get it here.
- For a more complex book, Joy Starts Here: The Transformation Zone by Chris Coursey, James Wilder, Ed Khouri and Shelia Sutton talks about the lack of joy in our world and how to start joy in your community. Get it here.
- In a relationship? Get 30 Days of Joy for Busy Married Couples, by Chris Coursey and Jennifer Coursey. It's available here.
3. Take a class.
A class is surefire way to catapult yourself into transformation because you learn concepts and take time in class to practice exercises that train your brain to be more joyful. You can view and register for our upcoming classes here. There are lots of options to suit your interests and schedule.
4. Teach a class.
If you've taken a few classes from us and know the basics, consider teaching Forming to a group of friends or your small group. This class is a great place to start for any group of people who believe in God. We've had many people teach Forming from Ireland to Ohio! You will practice spiritual exercises that will revitalize your spiritual life during class time. You can get Forming here. You can also join our network, be part of our leadership development groups, and get free mentoring, the loan of free resources, and an opportunity to connect with other leaders who are running classes.
5. Start interacting with God about everything.
I love Jim Wilder's story in Joy Starts Here where he describes a time in his life when he wanted to give up on Christianity. He decided to start again from square one, reading the Bible, and discovered three essential ideas: do nothing from fear, love people deeply and interact with God about everything.
A straightforward way to do this is practicing Immanuel—God with us. Here are two ways to get started:
- Download the Immanuel worksheet here.
- Buy an Immanuel DVD, which leads you through the process of oral Immanuel, here.
We have heard many testimonies from people who found that as they practiced connecting to God through Immanuel exercises, they realized that they could connect to God and hear his voice. As they practiced more, they began to hear God speaking to them throughout their day, even when they weren't consciously tuning in to him. This is what we want for everyone!


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Greetings Mighty MD36 Lions! Laura and I would like to wish you a most sincere Happy New Year and we hope you had a very merry and fun-filled Christmas with friends and family, smiling and laughing with you! We hope the coming year 2018 is filled with good things and happy times for you, your family and your Lions family!
As we enter this new year, we should all look ahead. We should reexamine the service projects and fundraisers we've been doing. Are they continuing to be successful? Are they sustainable? Are they having the impact we desire? While I'm quite certain that the vast (that means really big, had to look it up!) majority of our answers to these questions would be a solid YES, there are those that could use a boost in the "profit" side of the "profit/loss" statement. From time to time I talk to Lions who are still doing fundraisers that just don't pencil out and the members of their clubs are bringing in less and less money per Lion-hour invested.
As the new year begins, we should take a good look to be certain that we get the biggest bang for our Lion buck that we can! That could involve … CHANGE. What? Did he say CHANGE? Well, yes. Sometimes change is just the thing we need.
Now that I've discussed the harsh business of looking at our activities and our budgets, let me say this … YOU'VE BEEN CHALLENGED!!! January is the Lions month for food collections to help "Fight Hunger". The week of January 8-14, 2018, is the Lions International Week of Service to Fight Hunger. A few weeks ago, representing my Lions Club, I visited the Beaverton Lions Club and, for the 3rd year in a row, challenged them to our annual "Triple Play Food Drive" (also known as the Tualatin-Beaverton Food Fight!) where we collect food for the Oregon Food Bank on the Saturday of the Week of Service. Lion President Larry Lidberg jumped at the challenge, then shouted: "How about the whole District?" and I shouted back: "how about the whole Multiple District?". You should have seen the smile on my old friend's face!
So, Mighty MD36 Lions, here's the challenge: During the month of January, 2018, hold a non-perishable food drive to benefit a local food bank, homeless shelter or other community resource that will equitably distribute the food you've collected. Report your collected food weight, (estimate, if your community resource doesn't have a scale), on the www.lionsclubs.org at the MyLCI tab. If we all collect 15, yes, that's fifteen tons of food ("Ya load 15 tons, whaada ya get? …"), well, I'll come up with something great for Multiple District Convention!
Your outstanding District Governors are still out there working so very hard for you! We met on December 2nd in beautiful Roseburg, got some business done and enjoyed each other's company in a lovely setting (much thanks to Roseburg Lions President Jane Thomas!). As they continue to visit your clubs, enjoy their company, support them and we'll all have another wildly successful year!
As the calendar turns to the new year, let's redouble our efforts to provide service to our communities, leadership to our communities and clubs, communication (use that great MD36 PR manual) about all the amazing things we do while enjoying one another's company in everything we do! Bring your friends!!


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County Opens Medical Marijuana Business Permitting/
The county is inviting those involved in the medical marijuana industry to "become one of the first" to apply for business permits.
A county press release announces that on Feb. 26, growers, manufacturers and distributors of medical marijuana can "take part in making history by applying to have your medical marijuana business permitted in the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County."
The date marks the day that the county's new commercial medical marijuana ordinance takes effect, which makes Humboldt "the first county in the state to develop a comprehensive local regulatory system that is in line with recently passed state law," according to the county's release.
The county's ordinance follows up on the state's Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, which took effect Jan. 1 and sets forth a licensing structure for operation of medical marijuana-related businesses.
The state law requires both local permits and state licenses, but the licenses aren't expected to be available until 2018. The release states that one advantage of gaining local permits now is that "those who are considered to be in good standing with their local jurisdiction will be first in line for those licenses."
A payment deposit is required when applying for a permit. The three permit categories are based on parcel zoning and grow area sizes, with the deposit for a ministerial permit, the most basic category, amounting to about $870.
Special permits involve noticing nearby property owners and a deposit of about $1,800 is required. Conditional use permits require public hearings and the deposit amounts to about $2,600.
Additional charges ensure if the cost of permit processing exceeds the deposit amount.
The ordinance sets different standards for new and existing grows, with documentation of having grows in place as of Jan. 1, 2016 required for those applying in the existing grow category.
Evidence of property ownership or leasing, a parcel site plan and an operations plan describing aspects like water use and site drainage are also required.
Growers also need to show that other required permits, such as those from the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, have been gained and indoor cultivators need to identify their sources of electrical power.
The permits only cover the inland portion of the county unincorporated area at this point. The county's regulations within its coastal zone — which generally extends 1,000 yards inland from the mean high tide line — are awaiting approval from the state's Coastal Commission.
The county's Planning and Building Department has set up a "dedicated 24-hour hotline" at 268-3795 to field questions on the process, with staff answering questions and returning calls during business hours.
"This is new ground for everyone, so there are bound to be some bumps in the road," Interim Planning Director Rob Wall said in the release. "However, we are dedicated to making this successful and supporting applicants in any way possible. We want to make sure you have everything you need and answer any questions you have during the permitting process."
The window for permit applications closes on Dec. 31 but the Board of Supervisors has the option to extend it.


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AMP - The Transition EP
Every transition we experience in life comes with unknown roads, untaken paths, and uncharted territories. Whether it's a recent college grad concerned about his uncertain future, or a new parent wondering how to bring a precious but vulnerable little child into a scary world, each transition brings its own share of fear and anxiety to whoever is going through it.
Transitions also stretch and challenge us in ways we never imagined. AMP knows this well, because they're going through those exact things. J.Han and Sam Ock are those college grads. CL is that new father. These are all brand new experiences they are dealing with, but it's through these transitions that they've been able to realize something amazing.


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A DBA is a fictitious business name, trade name, or assumed business name. This DBA, which is short for Doing Business As, is a filing lets the public know you're the true owner of your business.
Do you need a DBA for your business?
You'll need a DBA if one of the following scenarios applies to you:
1. You're a sole proprietor or general partnership and want to conduct business using a name that's different from your own name.
For example, if Jane Doe wants to open a gift boutique called Things That Matter, she would need to file a DBA. In some states, you're allowed to use your personal name in addition to a description of your product or service without filing a DBA. For instance, Jane Doe may not need to file a DBA if she wants to call her business Jane Doe's Gift Boutique. You will need to file a DBA if your business name indicates a group (such as, The Doe Group) or if you only use your first name (i.e., Jane's Gift Boutique).
2. You have incorporated or formed a limited liability company (LLC) and are operating your business under a name that is different from the name of your company or LLC.
To illustrate this scenario, suppose Jane Doe has formed an LLC called Jane Doe Gift Boutique, LLC and Jane also wants to operate her business under the name Janesgifts.com; the LLC would need to file for a DBA for Janesgifts.com. Similarly, if Jane wanted to expand into interior design consulting, then Jane Doe Gift Boutique, LLC would need to file a DBA to do business as Jane Doe Interior Design Consultants.
The DBA designation was created to protect consumers by preventing deceitful business owners from operating under a different name to dodge legal trouble. When you file a DBA, you typically need to print an announcement in the local newspaper, so your community knows who owns the business.
What benefits does a DBA deliver?
Above all else, registering a DBA keeps you in compliance with the law. And for sole proprietors who want to avoid complexity and expense, a DBA lets them use a business name without creating a formal a corporation or LLC. Filing a DBA gives the sole proprietor the freedom to use a business name that will help them market their products or services while establishing a separate professional business identity. Realize, however, that while forming an LLC or corporation protects your business name at the state level, a DBA won't protect your business name from being used by others—that would require trademark protection.
If you're a sole proprietor, you will need to file a DBA to open a bank account and receive payments in the name of your business from your customers. Most banks will ask for a copy of your filed DBA before they'll open your account, so you'll want to file sooner rather than later!
An LLC or corporation may operate multiple businesses without having to create separate legal entities for each business when they have DBAs. For instance, if Jane Doe plans to open several different boutique shops, restaurants, or websites, she might want to set up one corporation with a relatively generic name and then file a DBA for each shop, restaurant, or website.
Essentially, a DBA will help you expand your business while controlling costs and minimizing the amount of paperwork you have to deal with.
How do you file for a DBA?
From state to state and county to county, the requirements for filing a DBA vary. In some states, you register for DBAs at the county level (and individual counties may have different forms and fees). In some states, you register your DBA with the State Secretary of State or another state agency.
Depending on the state you're located in, you might also need to publish a notice in your local newspaper and then provide proof to the state that you have done so.
To review the different requirement for DBA filings in your state, you can visit the Small Business Administration's (SBA) website or use a professional legal document filing service to make sure you're meeting all county and state requirements.
How soon should you register for a DBA?
You should file for a DBA before doing any business under your fictitious business name. Some jurisdictions give you some leeway and will allow you to file shortly after you first use the name. With a DBA a prerequisite to opening a bank account and forming contracts with customers, however, I recommend filing for one upfront. I also encourage you to try our free business name search tool before filing your DBA to see if your preferred business name is available.
Filing a DBA is an affordable way to keep your business in good legal standing from the very start. Ready to begin?
You can start the process quickly and conveniently online at CorpNet.com!


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Black and White - simple connection, clear vision, light and dark - it's my love!
Yes, I am enjoying pictures in black and white. They tell me so much more then the coloured images. It's my language and my passion.
I'm not sure what makes them so special to me - maybe it's the retro feeling, or the ability to see the light, without anything that can distract you from the main subject. Clarity and atmosphere. Some images just ask to convert them into black and white.
Black and white conversation is not everyone's cup of tea, and it's absolutely fine, everyone has their own taste and language. And not every image will be great in black and white - you need special light, texture, dynamic range, highlights and shadows. And not every session is the same. Sometimes I would provide almost all pictures in colour, plus black and white variants; other times half pictures would be BW, and sometimes there is no need for black and white at all, so it's all individual. The main pictures are still coloured, but I love giving you another option as well.
So let me share a few of my favourite images from clients sessions and everyday lifestyle shooting (for 365 Project). They so different and so treasured!


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John Giraudo
Compliance Ventures Inc
John Giraudo is president at Compliance Ventures Inc. Giraudo served as a senior project finance lawyer with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and as general counsel to President Reagan's Commission on Privatization.
Giraudo also served as vice-president and chief compliance officer, AES Corporation.
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Sport Relief 19th March 2016
Gloucester table tennis players & coaches took time out this weekend to help raise money for Sport Relief & awareness of the sport, raising £150.00 from shoppers at Sainsbury's Gloucester Quays branch.
Many thanks to Chris Varley for organising the event, together with Nick Walker, Olly Tyndall, Lee Bruton, Nigel Meredith & Eddie Roofe who all helped on the day.
Author: Gary Tyndall via Gloucester Table Tennis League
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The dog was represented in art for thousands of years, as a symbol of fidelity, comradeship and loyalty. For this reason in these photos Q stands on a pedestal or near it.
In the modern world there is a huge amount of new interesting materials from which it is possible to build uncountable quantity of necessary designs.
Do you dream to travel around the world? Thinking about buying a camper, but do not want to ride in a tin? Then this article is for you!)
The pictures of Pejaca can be seen on walls practically of all large European cities. He works in style of street art and his works are performed only in black-and-white colors.
It is simply amazing! How is it possible to carry out so accurate portrait only by means of a ball pen, when mistakes are not an option?
The artist Scott Blake, is the famous artist - the experimenter. For a long time it has not been interesting for him to create ordinary pictures or sculptures from improvised materials.
Amazing work by Graphic Designer and Photographer from UK. The images shown were all created "in camera". Post production work consisted of a change in tone, the removal of odd blemishes & the addition of some vector.
Sofia Monsters is a project by photographer Atanas Kutsev and illustrator Tochka from Sofia, Bulgaria. Adorable and funny monsters who observed everyday life and make people smile.
Jane Ellison specializes in creating harmony at all levels...
Brussels-based photographer Jeffrey Vanhoutte has created a series of impressive shots featuring an acrobatic dancer interacting with explosions of powder…
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Artyon CelestinePro
Artyon is an 11-year-old dancer/gymnast technically trained in all styles of dance. He is an awards winning soloist, and the former Best Mini Male Dancer of The Dancer Awards, Las Vegas. He has been dancing professionally since the tender age of eight, where he made his debut on the first season on Steve Harvey and Ellen DeGeneres's Little Big Shots.


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Our children and young people had a great art session at The Hub today on the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child led by students from York Saint John and the University of York. The children and young people had a fantastic time and produced some outstanding paintings for display! We have found out about some real artists among our young people today. We are looking forward to the students coming back to complete the project and to them working with our young people at 4Corners.
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I had an AWESOME tour of Shapeways the other day. I learned that each Shapeways print is handled by 10-12 Shapeways-ers before arriving back to me.
For example, there's the person who sets up the file in the printer, the person who manages the quality of the print, and the person who dyes the print and checks the quality of the finished dye. These are just some of steps each piece goes through before they make their way to you.
As I was doing the tour, I met Roger who inspects many of the prints that come through Shapeways. He looked at my earrings and exclaimed, "I know that shape!!!"
Check out the photos from the day!


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These kits contain enough roller sleeves to handle the smaller paint projects that may arise in your household, such as painting or staining railings, painting kitchen cupboards or hard-to-reach spots, or touching up scuff marks on walls.
The kits were assembled from a closeout assortment; sleeves have the Shur-line® brand name. At these prices, it's worth stocking up. Shur-line sleeves normally sell for around $3.50 each.
Frames are threaded for use with extension poles. Acrylic sleeves are general purpose and can be used with most paints or stains; 3/8" nap is a common type used for drywall or lightly textured walls, while 1" nap is for rougher surfaces such as concrete block, stucco, brick or coarse wood. Sleeves with a green core have a Teflon® surface protector; the manufacturer states it is shed resistant with better coverage than standard sleeves.
The Trim Roller Kit with 5 Shur-line® 4" Sleeves is no longer available.


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Do you have a question to ask?
Robot Structural Analysis
Brief outline
The structural members of a construction project need analysis and design, to satisfy client expectations and adhere to building codes, regulations and minimum requirements. In recent years, Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools have taken the AEC industry by storm through ultimately coordinating updated information between all relevant stakeholders. The ability to use Robot Structural Analysis as a BIM tool is a huge trend in the industry.
The course will guide participants to use BIM as a tool for the purpose of structural analysis and design by going over:
- Starting a new project and its modification.
- Inserting and modifying different structural elements, including reinforced concrete and steel.
- Modelling structures created in both plan and 3D view.
- Steel truss creation.
- Modelling steel connections between different structural elements.
- Define and assign loads to the created structure.
Training Course Objectives
This Revit Structure Fundamentals Training course is designed for beginner Revit Structure users looking to gain proficiency in the software's design and detailing tools.
Who should attend
The course is suited to meet the needs of structural draughtsman and detailers. The recommended level is for entry-level professionals.
Introduction to Robot Structural Analysis
- Robot Structural Analysis Overview
- User Interface, Workflow and Tool Palettes
- Navigating and Working with Objects
- Starting a new Project
- Structure Types
- Display options
- Tabular Information
Preferences and Project Setup
- Essential Robot Preferences
- Project Specific Settings
- Project Properties
- Available Design Codes
Basic Structural Modeling
- Project grids
- Stories
- Defining nodes
- Model preparation
- Adding structural elements
- Adding additional tools
- Editing tools
- Linking Revit models to Robot Structural Analysis
- Modeling nodal supports
- Modeling member end releases
Setting up the Analysis
- Creating load cases
- Applying loads to elements
- Create and apply nodal loads
- Create and apply bar loads
- Claddings for planar loads
- Create and apply planar loads
- Create and apply self-weight
- Deleting loads
- Wind load generator
- Generate the mesh
Preliminary Structural Analysis
- Setting up load combinations
- Model verifications
- Running calculations
- Direct analysis method
- Running the analysis
Exploring the Results
- Diagrams for bars
- Detailed analysis
- Reactions and displacement tables
- Forces and deflection tables
Printout Compositions
- Screen captures
- Printout composition dialog box
Basic Steel Design Workflows
- Code parameters
- Steel members design layout
- Calculations dialog
- Steel design calculations
Structure Modification
- Modifying axes and levels
- The Edit menu
- Changing member orientation
- Sending and updating changes from and to the Revit Models
Decks, Walls and Concrete Design
- Geometric definitions
- Panel properties and supports
- Basic panel meshing
- Exploring panel results
- On concrete elastic displacements
- Required reinforcement
Basic Seismic Analysis
- Seismic equivalent lateral force method
- Investigating seismic analysis loading trouble shooting
- Verification errors
- Resolving instabilities
- Repair mode
- Meshing issues
- Basic computer skills.


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Open For Art 19 on social media
Dates for Open for Art 19 are 18th May to 2nd June, – put them in your diary. We are planning for this event and if you are interested in volunteering your help please get in touch with us.
Right click on the logo above and select save or download, if you want a copy of the logo for your own publicity.
If you'd like to keep up to date with the details of Open For Art 2019, sign up to the mailing list.
Here is the timeline, which may be subject to slight changes as we get nearer the dates but does give you an idea of timescale:
- Call for artists, organising venues: from now onwards
- Registration: 1st January to 11th February
- Amendments to text: up to 28th February
- All booklet info, adverts, young people's competition final deadline 28th February
- Final proofreading and printing: March
- Delivery to distributors 1st to 8th April
- Distribution: 8th April onwards. Booklets in place by Easter Saturday 20th April
- Launch Event Saturday 11th May


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Group Finance Manager
$60.00 - $70.00 / hour
Inner Suburbs Melbourne
Date posted:
11 June 2019
Employment type:
Job reference:
Project consulting
The Company
Operating in both Australia and New Zealand, this 400 million turnover manufacturing business is the largest of its kind in Australia. The award-winning company takes pride in their excellent care for employees at all levels, and the opportunities for ambitious individuals to develop within the organisation. Here is an exciting opportunity to fast-track your career as a Group Finance Manager on a temporary 3-month to permanent contract. This role will focus on improving the transparency and accuracy of budgets and forecasts whilst maintaining a strong and informative relationship between the finance and operational teams of the organisation.
The Role
This is a role which will support and manage the current finance team. In addition to the day-to-day function, the role will involve offering board-level advice regarding strategic decision making. It requires a technically astute accountant, with staff management skills, and the following specific skills:
- Statutory reporting
- Consolidated Accounting
- Managing a small team
- Overseeing statement preparation, ledger and other transactional activities
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow management
- System streamlining and process improvement
- APRA compliance
- KPI analysis & reporting
- Engaging with non-finance managers in order to improve information and data flows
- P&L and balance sheet review
This is a great opportunity for an individual who views this temporary role as an opportunity to develop their career and analytical skills base.
Your Profile
You will be an individual with a strong background in a complex financial services business. You must be able to demonstrate the highest levels of technical capability from a financial reporting perspective, along with the ability to manage a large team of diversely skilled individuals. CPA or CA qualification and immediate availability are pre-requisites.
Apply Today
Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact our Melbourne office on 9691 3666.
Learn more about our Melbourne recruitment services: https://www.roberthalf.com.au/melbourne
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100% of the time I have my phone with me & Punkin' while we're out & about & I love the fact that I can snap pictures anytime, any where & still be able to blog about them, because I don't always have my camera with me! ENJOY!
{this made me fill SO much better as a Mom!}
{Punkin' had his first s'more with the girls last week on KeeKee & Pop's patio!}
{I put my wet hair up in a messy bun & when I took it down it was WILD curly!-I liked it though!}
{Ryder fell asleep with Pop Pop on the couch one night...he was a tired lil boy!}
{first purchases for Ryder's 2nd birthday party! TJ Maxx of course! =)}
{He now requires ALL his friend where ever we go..& this is not even half of them!}
{This is a sign I will not be reading ANY of Something Blue while in summer school...blah!}
{Here he is asleep with all his "friends"...}
{He discovered his reflection in the bathtub faucet for the first time & didn't know what to think! I love him learning & discovering new things! He was making funny faces at it to watch himself!}
{We went swimming at some of mommy's HS friend's house on Saturday & Ryder would get on the raft with me & 'nuggle! =)}
{Not five minutes after getting in the car from swimming...he was passed out! I was taking him to get his first snow cone too! He slept in the car the whole time!}
{I couldn't believe what I saw when I walked in Hobby Lobby the other day...FALL STUFF!!}
{Still the love of my life right now...I'll need another bottle before summers over I'm afraid!}


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- Printed in the UK on high quality FSC paper
- Plastic wrap is recyclable
- Brown craft envelope included
- 15cm x 10cm
Single Robin Merry Christmas Card
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Single Robin Merry Christmas Card
- Printed in the UK on high quality FSC paper
- Plastic wrap is recyclable
- Part of Lorna's christmas card collection
- Gift wrap available
Postage is free in the UK. International delivery available please see delivery and returns
If you would like this card sent directly from the studio for no extra charge we can write a personalised note and pop it in the post for you. Just pop a little note when at checkout and make sure that your shipping address is correct!
A regular visitor to Lorna's childhood garden, the Robin is a familiar and endearing bird. Spotted throughout the year in town gardens and country hedgerows, they make charming, inquisitive companions. However, its at Christmas, when their red breast and delightful song cuts through the winter frost and Robins are welcomed merrily as festive guests.
See more of our Christmas cards in our Christmas section


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How Teachers Became Teachers - Laurel/
Growing up in Manhattan Beach, Laurel was always pushing herself physically. She competed in basketball and soccer, and eventually the years of sports injuries took its toll on her body; she was sidelined with torn patellar tendons and sent to physical therapy. It was there they recommended yoga, something she hadn't ever considered.
Her first class challenged her unlike anything she had encountered before; she was used to excelling at all things physical, and now she found herself struggling. "I hated it; my knees were shaking uncontrollably and it was very hard for me to hold a posture and be in my breath." Despite the challenges, she was hooked and at 15, she began what would become a lifelong practice.
Her first teacher, Julie Rader, also came from a sports background and Laurel immediately connected with her energy. She continued to practice with her, and when Julie mentioned she was offering a teacher training a couple of years later, Laurel signed up immediately wanting to deepen her practice, not because she had any intention of becoming a yoga teacher.
After Laurel had graduated college, she worked abroad and when she eventually returned to Los Angeles Julie was at a new studio in need of a manager and connected Laurel with the job. "Managing a studio and being there seven days a week was transformative; when you're around that many yogis and everyone practicing all the time, it's inspiring." In about a year and a half, she had completed 500 hours of training and began her teaching career in 2009.
She went on to build a life teaching and sharing yoga, and currently teaches full-time around Los Angeles as well as leading international yoga retreats.


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"We found Patrick by searching on the internet and after an initial meeting with him and a recommendation from someone else, we decided to go ahead with the build of our new website.
Patrick is very knowledgeable in the subject but didn't talk "techi" speak, and if He did, He was quick to explain to ordinary folk what they meant!
All instructions were dealt with quickly and efficiently and nothing seemed too much trouble, for what seemed a very complicated job to us and involved them speaking with a third party in our industry to gain further information.
Patrick went over and above our original expectations of the job specification and I would be happy to recommend Patrick to other businesses. Thank you very much for all your hard work Patrick."
Sally Harrison - Office Star Group
"I have found the whole experience of dealing with Patrick very refreshing. Pat is a smashing chap to deal with and takes the time to listen and understand what it is your trying to create whilst providing professional advice and guidance on design and costs to help you achieve your goal of creating a site that reflects what you, your company and its services can provide.
I am very pleased to recommend Patrick."
James O'Grady - Right Height Access Services
"Patrick has developed our website for an eco camping holiday site, although we have only started the business over the last couple of months we have received a lot of interest via the website, and great comments from users.
Pat is not just a web designer he is also committed to providing a good, friendly and expedient service, and cares about sustainability issues.
I have also worked with Patrick on an environmental technical toolkit application which was very complex and required a high level of programming knowledge.
Always very supportive as we are not super IT literate, keeps everything clear and user friendly."
Jane and Martin North Lodge Eco Holidays
"Patrick has helped me wonderfully move from an idea in my head to a reality online. Pat has always been very helpful and accommodating. The quality of his work is always spot on. Very happy to recommend Patrick every time."
Richard Bisiker - Personal Summits
"The people I choose to work with in creating our music and getting our message across need to know where I'm coming from.
I want someone who genuinely cares about the world and the people in it. Pat does! He's efficient, intelligent and a great guy..."
Seize The Day
"Patrick has created us a fantastic website, that has enabled us to take full control of our business of holiday lettings, with a brilliant on-line booking system and easy to use administration even for those of us with limited pc skills.
Anne Whittle - Sanderling Holiday Cottages
"I was recommended to Patrick by a friend, and I must say that I have not been disappointed, the ideas, enthusiasm and energy that has emanated from Patrick has assisted with the whole nightmare of web design and the connection to the www, I could not now be without him for all of my internet activities.
Thank you Patrick."
Franklyn Nevard - Franklyn Nevard Associates
"Patrick has been really great and I very much appreciate his work on our behalf !"
Liz Roe-French, Astrologer/Healer Kingsbridge Devon.
"We at Dave King fireplaces would like to say that since we have had Patrick re-develop our web site, we have had more enquiries than in the whole time the previous web page was on line. Excellent service. Well Done."
Dave King Fireplaces
"Patrick was really helpful from the start, with a professional, friendly and reliable service. Its really good to be able to edit my own site thanks to his excellent training."
David Snowdon - David Snowdon Furniture


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The World of Man Made
AT&T Brand Anthem and Logo / Sonic BrandingEach element of AT&T's sonic ecosystem is derived from the anthem which reflects the entire brand story. From its iconic four-note logo, to DIRECTV's new Brand Navigation Sounds™ to the installations in the flagship San Francisco retail store - the sonic DNA of AT&T seamlessly ties each brand experience together.
San Francisco Retail / Branded EnvironmentsEach element of AT&T's sonic ecosystem is derived from the anthem which reflects the entire brand story. From its iconic four-note logo, to DIRECTV's new Brand Navigation Sounds™ to the installations in the flagship San Francisco retail store - the sonic DNA of AT&T seamlessly ties each brand experience together.
The Big Picture
In 2011 when AT&T first approached Man Made, they were struggling to receive recognition and attribution for the amazing services they provide around the world. They predominately remained invisible to their consumers, limited by the confines of a visual logo with unique offerings going unnoticed. Man Made offered a perspective on sonic that could tell the AT&T story across touchpoints. From 4th Down at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium to the on-hold music their millions of customers interact with on a daily basis – Man Made Music constructed a comprehensive sonic identity system that defines the sound of AT&T everywhere.
The Challenge
Dive Deeper
When composing the sound of AT&T, several factors had to be taken into account, namely their vast consumer base which includes every 2 out of 3 Americans, their several hundred thousand employees and over 17 internal business units. From mobile phones, to b2b technology platforms, to large-scale activations at music festivals and stadiums around the country – their unique sonic identity system needed to flex across AT&T. Man Made needed to tell a cohesive brand story, building a visceral sense of unity and purpose.
The Approach
Our Vision
Man Made Music developed a sonic identity that brought forward an authentically human touch – incorporating unique and surprising elements such as out of tune instruments and finger snaps. As the brand continues to flex into new areas, their sonic identity system flexes with them, bringing continuity and attribution to each moment. From their unique anthem, MMM derived a catalog of original music or MicroCatalog™, customized Brand Navigation Sounds™ (including the latest generation of DIRECTV sounds), an on-brand Voice Talent Bank, expressive Sonic Logos, curated playlists of on-brand tracks, executive walk-on music and custom activations across retail and sponsorships — all while attributing every experience to AT&T.
The Results
Impact and Value
AT&T's bet on sonic paid off. After only three years in market, the AT&T sonic logo had become the second most identifiable brand asset after the globe. The sonic logo also performed second in customer recall to the NBC chimes – despite the NBC chimes entering the market over 60 years prior. The identity continues to evolve with the brand as it transforms and includes new offerings for its customers.
"Some of the finest work I have ever been a part of. Strategic, smart and creative." – Gregg Heard VP Brand Identity and Design, AT&T
"I hear my brand everywhere now" – Senior Executive, AT&T


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The Chico Basin Ranch is a major flyway for migratory birds, due to the abundant springs, lakes and bird habitat on the ranch. The ranch works closely with Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory and has over 300 birds on the ranch bird list. Many people come to the ranch in the spring and fall to bird.
Bill Maynard is one of birders that comes most frequently. When we asked him if he would keep the ranch birding journal, he was pleased and agreed to do it. Thank you Bill! Bill has taught high school biology, worked as a naturalist for the National Park Service and as a biologist for a variety of government agencies. He has also worked for the American Birding Association at their national headquarters in Colorado Springs.
Click Here to download the Ranch Bird Checklist
Click Here to download the Birding Trail Map (4mb PDF)
Click Here to download the Ranch Dragonfly and Damselfly Checklist
A Sege Wren, rare for Colorado, was in the wet sedge meadow below the Upper Twin Ponds Dam yesterday. Formerly known as Short-billed Marsh Wren, this brightly patterened known skulker with a noticeably short bill and rather plain face was first heard scolding. Probably because I was walking in the marsh and not up on the dam, the wren came out briefly to insepct the intruder in its feeding territory.
Sedge Wren is mostly a midwestern species but it does breed due north of Colorado in the prairie provinces of Canada where it prefers marshes with shrubs. They mainly winter along the Gulf Coast.


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'Environment trumps genes' on mental agility
A ground-breaking scientific study has demonstrated for the first time the extent to which our genes help us maintain a healthy mind into old age and has concluded that environmental factors are ultimately more important than our genetic make-up.
The research, carried out at the University of Edinburgh, found that genes influenced 24 per cent of changes in intelligence over time, among participants who were tested at 11 years, and again in old age It also found that environmental factors — diet, occupation, smoking, exercise and so on — are likely to have the largest influence on changing levels of intelligence as we grow older.
The research showed that many of the same genetic factors probably explain why people differ in intelligence in childhood and…


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I know, I know, I should be going for my afternoon run, but some things simply must be said. …Like the
Top 5 Wouldn't Kick 'Em Out Of Bed List
Oh, come now - don't get all prudish on me. I may be married, but I'm not dead.
And after all, there are millions of members of the opposite sex out there who are perfectly willing to waste an entire afternoon at their local watering hole debating the various merits of Cameron Diaz's anatomy … so why shouldn't we girls get to have some innocent fun?
The ground rules:
* No, of course I wouldn't actually sleep with these boys. ... but it's fun to think about getting the opportunity to turn them down ... gently. After an evening of rousing conversation and a few dry martinis. (Except for maybe #1 on the list – perhaps I should have built a clause into the marriage vows about him.) (Good thing he's across the country.)
* The list is subject to change, and frequent discussion, but never up for negotiation. In fact, discussion is most of the fun here.
So off we go–
Hotties ahoy!
Number 5: Jeremy Northam
Most freqently found in his native habitat, BBC period dramas.
But currently doing a fabulously straight and not-too-holier-than-thou Thomas More in the Showtime series "The Tudors."
Hell, for this one, I might even convert.
Hail Mary, indeed.
Number 4: Stephen Fry
The Professor Emeritus of my list, dating back to his floppy days on British TV as Jeeves to (House, M.D.'s) Hugh Laurie's Wooster.
As my friend BlueGal would say, he could lick my brain.
If you've never read any of his novels, or his autobiography Moab Ate My Washpot, you're in for a howling good time. He turns a phrase like some women raise a skirt to reveal their ankle.
[Besides, every gal's got to have at least one fella on her list who bats for the other team.]
Number 3: Liev Schreiber
Please, Liev, won't you leave that Naomi Watts and come run away with me?
Here's one I'd really convert for –
if he goes for schicksa blondes, why not me? Why not, Liev?
Heard him interviewed on Studio 360 last year, about his stint as a director, and to this day I can't tell if it's him or the paint fumes from the small closet I was working in, but … whoof.
Number 2: Gary Oldman
Okay, I may have just lost some of you, but really…
Go rent the Francis Ford Coppola "Dracula" from the mid-nineties.
(Go ahead; I'll wait.)
She's supposed to choose between Oldman as Vlad the Impaler and Keanu Reeves?
Keanu f-in' Reeves?
Don't insult my intelligence. I mean, really.
The way that man does accents just leaves you wondering what else his tongue could do.
Are ya with me on this now?
Which just leaves us with my Number One. And remember, ladies: I had him before the whole Lloyd Dobbler thing. He was mine then, and he's all mine now:
John Cusack
It's the whole package with this one:
• Puppy-dog eyes;
• Motor mouth;
• Great relationship with his sister (and all his acting siblings! Get a load of the talent in that family!);
• More sensitive than my mother's toothpaste ...
And the "If I'm too tall I'll just slouch for you in my trenchcoat" gait that gets me every time.
There's just one thing, John:
The chain smoking? has got. to. go.
And there you have it!
BlueGal? ThreadingWater? all you blogging gals out there? Lay it on the line, ladies – what about your top five? You'll feel the better for it, I promise.
Plus, this just got my heart rate up enough that I can skip the cardio this afternoon.
(This one was for Fiona.)


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- Features
February 7, 2019
Sydney Rose, Staff Reporter
- Features
January 18, 2019
Gabe Bednarczyk, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
- Showcase
December 20, 2018
Skylar Lien, Editor in Chief
- Features
December 11, 2018
Fiza Kuzhiyil, Staff Reporter
- Entertainment
December 7, 2018
Sydney Rose and Cindy Colato
"Character Strong" Co-Founder Teaches Importance of Kindness
Gabe Bednarczyk, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2019
Noah Falk, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2019
The days leading up to the premiere of a show can be exciting. The week before, however, is called, "Tech Week," and cast and crew alike deem it the most stressful. "Hairspray"...
December 7, 2018
Chargers Got Talent brought an enormous crowd Wednesday, November 28th to showcase the student and teacher acts. There was singing, poetry and eating a whole box of pizza...
Sydney Rose, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2018
With a library full of books organized and stacked on shelves, there are plenty of reading options out there. Some students at Clear Springs, when not working on homework...
Bolts from the Blue: Homecoming 2018
Sydney Rose, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2019
For the second year since the opening of Clear Springs, an official gay-straight alliance club is coming forth. Led by Ms. Bailey, the teacher for Creative Writing and AP...
Gilded Age Book Covers in APUSH
February 4, 2019
"Character Strong" Co-Founder Teaches Importance of Kindness
January 18, 2019
Humans of Clear Springs -11/26/18
December 11, 2018
Colton Grier, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2018
Following their win over the Alvin Yellowjackets, Charger football will be facing Clear Lake Falcons at 7pm on November 2. This is going to be a crucial game for the Chargers....
Brandon Quintinilla, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2018
The JV football team faced off against Alvin Yellowjackets at their home base. After defeating Dickinson, the Chargers were forced to deal with the responsibility of how a...
Jade Salinas, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2018
Congratulations to the boys and girls Cross Country teams for their performance at the South Houston Trojan Tune-up meet on Friday, October 5th. The varsity boys were led...
Colton Grier, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018
Varsity Volleyball will be taking on Kingwood Friday afternoon at 4:30 pm. The Chargers fans are encouraged to buy blue crew t-shirts at lunch for only $10.00. The first...
October 4, 2018
Bolts from the Blue: Week of September 17
September 26, 2018
Cross Country Competes at Clear Lake Invitational
August 31, 2018
Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams for a great showing at the Clear Lake Falcon...
August 29, 2018
Friday night, August 24, the Clear Springs Chargers competed against Aleif Elsik, their first real playing...


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Mapio Madoc Creadigol | Creatively Mapping Madoc was an underwater project at Plas Madoc Leisure Centre, Wrexham (2014).
Collaborating with three other artists, violinist and saw player Francesca Simmons, interdisciplinary artist Angela Davies and sound artist Ant Dickinson, we worked with the local community at Plas Madoc Leisure Centre on an underwater art residency. The project offered us the opportunity to collaboratively explore an experimental approach to recording a physical place (the Leisure Centre) and a desire to involve the Centre's users to explore new ways of recording both images and sound in the making of experimental underwater films. It was extremely heartening that a number of the Centres user groups responded positively to the request to get involved.
Mapio Madoc Creadigol I, Karen Heald, Francesca Simmons, Ant Dickinson & Angela Davies (2014).
The workshops aimed to create something 'extra-ordinary'; to delineate the individuality of both the leisure centre and its users; to create an emotive, poetic and collaborative film.
'Whilst the project was underway, the Council announced the need to close the Leisure Centre, due to the current climate of austerity, which lent a new imperative and emotion to the making of the films.' [1]
'The finished pieces suggested the impending menace as well as a wistfulness emanating from the potential loss of facilities and social meeting place. As one of the objectives was to map the history of Plas Madoc, these films gained more significance as they were recording a passing moment in the estate's story.'[2]
Mapio Madoc Creadigol II, duration 2' 14", Karen Heald, Francesca Simmons, Ant Dickinson & Angela Davies (2014).
The project was commissioned by Oriel Wrecsam | Contemporary Art Gallery, Arts Council Wales and Betsi Cadawaldr University Health Board (BCU HB).
[1] MMC | CMM Spring 2014 Final Report by Honor Pedican (Learning & Engagement Officer, Oriel Wrecsam).
[2] Ibid.


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Employer Training Council
The Employer Training Council, a nonprofit council made up of public and private industry, is committed to identifying key workforce issues and offering solutions to community businesses through training and workshops. Members and sponsors include: Human Resource Partners, TBA Credit Union, Benzie County Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Michigan WORKS!, Northwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, and Networks Northwest.
The Mission: ETC workshops are presented to help you do business more profitably.
Simple Solutions to Avoid Fraud, Fines, and Fees - Why the Paperwork Matters!
A panel discussion for small business owners, office managers, accountants and multitaskers that navigates the "musts" in business documentation.
Tuesday, October 31, 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Hagerty Conference Center at NMC
715 East Front Street, Traverse City
Information and Registration
Did you attend our most recent workshop?
"How Hackable Are You?"
A Workshop on Cybersecurity:
How to Make Your Business Information More Secure
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 12 Noon | Hagerty Conference Center
Info from previous workshops:
Recruiting and Retaining Young Talent Workshop
Contractor and Worker Classifications Workshop
Social Media For Business Workshop
The Employer Training Council is listed as a business resource
on the Northwest Michigan Business Atlas.
Northwest Michigan Works! is an essential resource for employers and job seekers in the Northern Michigan area.Kathy Stuart, Michigan Rubber Products Human Resource Manager


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What I Learned in my First Month of Marriage
For those who don't know our story, here's a brief background:
After 10 months of dating long distance, seeing each other on weekends, taking short trips together on time off from school or work, meeting each other's families, and falling crazy in love, he popped the question while on leave from military training in December 2010.
I was in my senior year of college and he was about to move to Oahu, Hawaii.
Buried in our own lives of graduate school in Virginia vs. hazardous military missions in undisclosed locations - our lives were worlds apart in more ways than one but we somehow spent that year and a half engagement growing even closer.
I graduated in May and he caught a last minute flight home to marry me that June 16, 2012.
A few days later, I packed up my life into 2 suitcases and a carry on with a one way ticket to Honolulu and the start of the next incredible phase of my life, finally living side-by-side with the man I'd been in love with for 2 years.
I started blogging mostly as an outlet to keep in touch with friends and family back home and chronicle our adventures in paradise. Also, I had no job because we moved mid-summer and for some weird reason, island schools weren't really interested in last minute resumes from a 22 year old white girl with zero knowledge of the area or culture to teach their high schoolers.
When I found this post from my first blog's archives, I think my sentimental bones shook just a little. I decided to post it in honor of our anniversary because
- My love is still as strong as the day I wrote it
- It's comical and ironic
- It's amazing to see how we have come oh so far.
Some of you (mom) may remember this if you happened to have been following my pathetic little web corner back then, but if not, enjoy this flashback from 22 year old me in month one my blogging days.
originally posted July 2012
I've been officially married for a month now and what an amazing thing it is. After so long apart, I'm learning more and more about this amazing man every day. He teaches me things about life and about myself and can always make me smile if a frown is even suggested. I remember my mom saying once that you should be strong in who you are, and then find someone who makes you even better. The past year I've worked so hard to find that confidence and inner strength on my own and fought for it every day.
But I also realized that when you find someone you're meant to be with, they take you the extra mile and make you feel extraordinary.
Every battle is more approachable when there's someone standing next to you, holding your hand, and telling you you can do it. He makes me smile. He makes me better. He's making my dreams come true.
In the past month, the things I've learned from and about my hubby range from silly to profound. It's wisdom that is worth sharing:
1. Ketchup doesn't belong in the fridge.
Where on the bottle does it say, "keep refrigerated?" And more importantly, when you go to a restaurant, where's the ketchup kept? Yep, right there on the table. Case in point.
2. Best Buy is a man's version of a woman in a giant shopping mall or a child in a candy store.
In all three examples, an observer should snap a picture of the subject's eyes upon the first glimpse of the location. I guarantee they would be identical.
3. He will try anything I make for dinner, even if it sucks.
3 weeks of dinners prepared, all different, edible, 90% tasty, and even including vegetables. And despite his aversion to fruit, he likes anything with blueberries cooked into it.
Aside: I know now that he was being very kind about my cooking attempts and even though early on I thought he only ate pasta, chicken, eggs, and protein powder, it's simply because that's all he cooked himself, not because he didn't like other things or wouldn't try them.
4. Portion size: about 3 portions per 1 hungry husband.
5. He takes his coffee black. Or with insane amounts of blended chocolate and milk.
6. Quality is worth [it.] (it = time, money, effort, fill in the blank.)
7. The proper technique of dishwashing
...thanks to his previous restaurant jobs and "quality control" of my shotty workmanship in the first week of life without a dishwasher.
8. How to iron!
M- You've been ironing that for a while...
L- I know, it's just so wrinkly!
M- Here, let me help. Who taught you to iron!?
L- Um, no one I just kind of...iron. Was I supposed to get lessons? Who taught you to iron?
M- The United States Government.
Thanks, Navy, for domesticating my man.
9. It pays to be shameless, and it's way more fun.
After confessing a dream to dabble in professional photography, Matt took the idea and ran with it. I'm a dreamer, he takes action. Therefore, Im learning to be both. He's worked endlessly on setting up a website to showcase my work thus far, helped me take focus on the equipment and tools I would need to be successful and planned to accommodate the expenses of such an investment, constantly instilling confidence in my ability to make this work, even though I have always doubted it myself.
On a hike up Koko Head last week (a old mine shaft located at the top of an old volcano) he stuck his neck out for me without a second thought, when I hadn't even had the first thought yet. Upon meeting a wife and her daughter at the top overlook, they asked us to take a picture of them. Matt immediately offered the shpeal of my budding business and the next thing I knew, I had an impromptu photoshoot. Even more impressive is the fact that the woman turned out to be a widely regarded professional photographer on the island and offered to help me any way I needed.
After emailing back and forth a few times with amazing tips and advice, she offered to have me on as her assistant for shoots. Within a week of Matt's shameless confidence for me, I have an incredible breakthrough opportunity with a professional photographer. Amazing.
10. Nothing in life worth having comes easily.
I've come to realize (since he has regularly pointed it out) that I tend to shy away from failure, meaning that if something seems like it may be a challenge or there's a chance I could not get something right away, I back off.
Example, learning to drive stick shift, running long distances, hiking up extreme mountains, even trying recipes that have ingredients or techniques that are new to me.
My mentality was that things are a lot more fun when you're good at them. Which is true. But his mentality is, if it comes naturally, what pride can you take in being about to do it? The fun comes from the challenge in seeing progress--in seeing that you started at point A, you worked your butt off, and you eventually stand at point B, looking back at what you've accomplished.
Then you move on to point C.
Since consciously shifting my mentality into this much more positive light, the world seems at my fingertips. We are blessed with amazing opportunities and endless possibilities to learn and grow. I now believe that nothing can really hold me back except myself. What freedom there is in this feeling.
Happy Anniversary to the man who is still encouraging my dreams, loving me and all my flaws, and teaching me something new every day. You continue to surprise me and make life an adventure. Cheers to many more years of growing alongside each other, no matter where the journey leads.


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OpEd on World Environment Day 2017 'Connecting with Nature'
By Ms. Rosa Malango – The United Nations Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative
Every year, the 5th of June provides us with a great opportunity to reflect on issues concerning the environment. Issues that are increasingly assuming centre stage in our lives due to climate change.
World Environment Day (WED) is the United Nations principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment.
Over the years it has grown to be a broad, global platform which is used by key stakeholders for public outreach and advocacy for the environment.
It serves as the 'peoples' day' for doing something positive for the environment, galvanizing individual actions into collective power that generates an exponential positive impact on the planet.
Over the last few decades we have gained, thanks to scientific advances and increased awareness of environmental matters, a much better understanding of the countless ways in which natural systems support our own prosperity and well-being. Whilst nature's gifts are often hard to value in monetary terms, what they have to offer mankind is invaluable.
That is why this year theme is on "Connecting People to Nature," is challenging us to find fun and exciting way to experience and cherish this all the natural beauty our environment offers us. Whether you pay a visit to one of Uganda's national parks, forests or take a boat ride one of the country's lakes, WED is an ideal occasion to go out and explore what nature has to offer. In the age of concrete, smartphones and other distractions of modern life, connections with nature can be fleeting, this World Environment Day is therefore geared at enabling all of us to realise that we need the harmony between humanity and nature so that both are able to thrive.
Connecting with nature therefore is a call for all of us to not only enjoy the beautiful environment around us but also to protect it, to work with governments and international bodies to ensure that laws put in place to protect are implemented so that this generation and the next one can enjoy nature too.
If we adhere to this call, we shall help Uganda achieve its aspirations for Vision 2040 as well the Sustainable Development Goals which call us to partner for the planet.
Heeding this call, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Uganda partnered with Government and the United Nations Environment Programme in 2016 to develop and publish Uganda's first wetlands Atlas.
The Atlas which was launched during wetlands day early this year details the location and current state of wetlands in the country. It also provides recommendations on how to rejuvenate and protect wetlands in the country. To ensure that the Atlas is not another document gathering dust, the United Nations is partnering with Government to develop the Presidential Initiative for Wetlands. The initiative is intended to accelerate the delivery of a comprehensive response to wetlands degradation which protects the wetlands and provides guidelines on how to resettle those who encroach on them in a humane manner.
Several other UNDP Programmes are geared towards protection of the environment, these include the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) to conserve biological resources by identifying cost effective ways of protecting biodiversity in Uganda. The project has supported the National Environment Management Authority to prepare a much needed policy and biodiversity expenditure reviews as well as a biodiversity finance Plan to ensure conservation of biological diversity for current and future generations.
Other projects such as the UN REDD is supporting the design of a National Forest Monitoring System while the Strengthening Climate information and Early Warning Systems (SCIEWS) project is supporting the government to set up the much needed information infrastructure for weather, climate and disaster management.
Our initiatives also target refugee hosting districts which are facing environmental degradation due to the increased number of people residing there. Through the Emergency Response and Resilience Strategy for Refugees and Host Communities UNDP is contributing to the joint UN system and World Bank Refugees and Host Communities Empowerment approach known as ReHope. Enabling access to vocational training and promoting alternative livelihoods are part of our efforts to help address the challenges of environmental degradation and improve access to modern energy in districts hosting refugees.
While Uganda has valiantly hosted a rapidly rising number of refugees in safety and dignity, time has come to mobilize the international community to support this approach. In this context, the UN Secretary General, Mr. Antonio Guterres and His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni will be hosting the Uganda Solidarity Summit on refugees. The summit is intended to rally the international community to stand shoulder to shoulder with Uganda and mobilize investment for our humanitarian and development efforts especially as we work on a national strategy to promote green industrialisation and growth.
Green growth will enable Uganda to achieve development without harming its environment enabling it to achieve Agenda 2030 and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals as well as the goals in the National Development Plan II.
It is important to congratulate Uganda for ratifying most of United Nations Conventions such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Convention to Combat Desertification among others, which focus on the major global environmental threats facing the world today. We call on the Government to ensure that these legal frameworks are implemented across the nation.
Today is World Environment Day, so I conclude by inviting each one of us to connect with nature and protect it. We can take action and help change behaviour in our schools, churches, mosques, community groups and most importantly our families. We only have this planet!


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Preparing students for the industry
At Platinum Performing Arts, many of our students wish to pursue into the performing arts industry as a career path. Our Vocational Industry Training allows us to push these students further in their weekly classes, and ensure that they get the most out of their training.
We offer high quality sessions that allow these students to develop their techniques and skills in various disciplines.
As a result of such training, many Platinum Performing Arts students have achieved onto Higher Education Training at some of the Nation's biggest industry colleges. You can read more about our Higher Education Development here.


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Health Care Enhancements Announced for Buchans
Enhancements to provincial health care infrastructure continue with $510,700 invested through Budget 2012: People and Prosperity, for upgrades to A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre in Buchans. The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Health and Community Service, made the announcement today.
"As a government we recognize the importance of investing in health care facilities throughout the province so our health care providers can continue to deliver quality care to our residents," said Minister Sullivan. "This includes significant investments for required equipment and improvements to infrastructure. In Buchans, our investment will not only ensure patients and staff at A.M. Guy can benefit from new vital equipment, but we are also investing in patient safety through a new nurse call system and emergency night lighting for the facility."
Budget 2012 includes $406,200 to install a new nurse call system at the Buchans health care facility, as well as replacement of the generator set, which includes the emergency and wall mounted night lighting system. Also outlined today was $104,500 for the purchase of health care equipment, including IV pumps, a bathing system and laboratory equipment.
"We are pleased to partner with the Provincial Government to enhance the provision of health care in the Buchans area," said Karen McGrath, CEO, Central Health. "Investments in equipment for this health centre support patient safety and ensures access to quality health care services for the people of this area."
Since 2003-04, the Provincial Government has invested over $2.5 million for capital equipment, repairs and renovations at A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre in Buchans, including a new ambulance, an electrical upgrade, installation of a new sprinkler system and an x-ray unit. Budget 2012 provides a total investment of $230.5 million for health care infrastructure throughout the province, including investments in continuing construction and redevelopment, new medical equipment and repairs and maintenance.
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Media contacts:
|Jennifer Tulk
Director of Communications
Department of Health and Community Services
709-729-1377, 699-6524
|Stephanie Power
Director of Communications
Central Health
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We rule the north this week, along Agricola with a loop around Merv Sullivan Park and back along Novalea/Gottigen. Make it a 4K by turning back at Duffus. And get ready to put up your dukes and go up against the Glebe Street Gutbuster - a 300-metre-long 70ft climb at the half-way point.
Club wear is available this week. It's $25 for an NEBR tee. Get yours before or after the run.
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Tuesday, 11 August 2009
smile it`s your birthday
been so wanting to ink up my popcorn bears ~so found just the challenges to do so!!
over on CUTE CARD THURSDAY ~ the theme is "tealy good" ~to use the colours teal and red, used the fab sketch over on FRIDAY SKETCHERS and followed the challenge on STAMP FOR FUN ~~"birthday". (links on my side bar)
used my new K and CO paper, popcorn the bear smile stamps (stamped a few times and decoupaged) , nestabilities pinking circles, red vellum and ribbon from my stash ~finished with glitter.
well all is settling down here ~my father is well on the mend now, should be up and running (well not quite) for our holiday, DH paul paid for me to go private and have my scans done instead of waiting over 4 weeks for the NHS~waiting to hear from my doctor ~ all seems well (fingers crossed) ~as for paul well the case bought against him by another work colleague is still being investigated (i cannot talk about it at the moment) ~so again fingers crossed, hope the company see paul is innocent.
have missed seeing all your beautiful creations ~hope i can get some blogging done this evening (if the boys are not fighting!!) byeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for now xx
23 comments:
- Linda Elbourne said...
This is a fab card Nessy - beautiful colours X
- 11 August 2009 at 13:14
What a sweet card Vanessa!! I love all those cut outs!!! HUGS
- 11 August 2009 at 14:25
- megastamper said...
oh what a really funny and so sweet card.
thank you so much for joining the friday sketchers challenge.
have a nice week.
hugs, bea
- 11 August 2009 at 15:10
- Glitter Monkey said...
What a lovely card - so glad you got some crafty time so yourself. Thanks for joining in with us on Cute Card Thursday this week. Lol Lynn ♥
- 11 August 2009 at 15:15
- Cathy said...
Gorgeous card Vanessa - I lvoe the decoupage and the papers on this.
Enjoy your crafting time!
Cathy xx
- 11 August 2009 at 16:14
- CarolineH1972 said...
awww, thats gorgeous hun, I sooo want these stamps lol - and about a gazillion others too hehe
Caroline xx
- 11 August 2009 at 16:34
- Tanja said...
Beautiful card! The Teddy looks so cute!
Thanks for playing with my sketch and joining the Friday Sketchers!
Hugs Tanja
- 11 August 2009 at 16:37
- Kazabing said...
Fabby card, terrific colours.
- 11 August 2009 at 18:44
- Artyjen said...
love the colour combo super card
- 11 August 2009 at 20:23
- Riet said...
What a beautiful card Vanessa,i love the image and colours.
So gorgeous papers.
Hugs Riet.x
- 11 August 2009 at 20:26
- LINANNA DESIGNS said...
Good evening Vanessa, wow what a lovely card hunny.. Oh im the same as you i have popcorn bears uninked still. I must get them out and make at least one card with them. I don't seem to have enough time these days. I hope you are well and the children are enjoying the school holidays. Have a good week hunny hugs Linda x
- 11 August 2009 at 21:19
- Mina said...
wow stunning card Nessy...love those gorgeous bright colour and your colouring is perfect
Mina xxx
- 12 August 2009 at 02:34
- debby4000 said...
Oh this is so cute, wonderful colours and brilliant job with the sketch.
Sounds like you've had a few rough weeks, hope things are back to normal soon.
- 12 August 2009 at 17:23
- Scrapmumur said...
Oh...Vanessa, your card is adorable!!!!
Lovely image 3D and colours are marvelous.
Hugs, mumur
- 12 August 2009 at 17:48
- Nessie said...
Great card, glad to hear all is settling down now,hope you get some more free time soon.
- 12 August 2009 at 18:07
- Aija said...
Hi Nessy,
This is soooo sweet. Lovely image and bright colours well done my friend!
And ofcourse you have done Christmas cards *lol* now you are so ahead of me :)))
- 12 August 2009 at 20:44
beautiful card !!! love the sweet image and the wonderful details !!!thanks for joining in our challenge.
big hugs tina46
- 13 August 2009 at 21:09
- Claudia Rosa said...
Gorgeous card . Love the image you've used and how you have put the card together Have a fantastic weekend dear Nessy Hugs Claudix
- 14 August 2009 at 11:01
- Allison said...
Awesome! Love the layout, the paper and the well-colored image!
- 15 August 2009 at 17:33
- bumblebee creations said...
This is totally gorgeous hun!!!
- 16 August 2009 at 00:20
- Michele said...
Such a brilliant card, love it.
- 16 August 2009 at 09:35
- Andrea, said...
Oh he is fab and I love the colours. Have a good Sunday
- 16 August 2009 at 13:17
- Nicola said...
Ooh what an adorabable image Vanessa and so wonderfully coloured too, I do love your colour combo and fab papers - your details are exceptional.
Nicola -x-
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Top 4 Biggest Myths That Prevent Weight Loss
First, I'd like to say that having weight loss as a top goal is what keeps the weight on because it leads to very unhealthy habits. I wrote a whole post about it here. That being said, there are a TON of weight loss myths out there and they need to be busted! Let's jump in….
Weight loss advice is so common (and contentious) now. There are competing opinions everywhere.
I say, forget about "who's right" and let's focus on "what's right." Because what gets results is what I'm focusing on in this post.
I respect you too much to make empty promises and try to sell you on something that doesn't work.
There are too many weight loss myths out there. I'm going to tackle the top ones I come across in my practice.
Myth: Counting calories is the key to weight loss
Calories are important to understand. If you eat and absorb a ton more than you use, then your body will store some for later. Calories matter.
But, they are not the "be-all and end-all" of weight loss; they're important, but they're the symptom, not the cause. Let's think about the reasons people eat more calories. Let's focus on the causes.
People eat too many calories, not because they're hungry, but because they feel sad, lonely, or bored. Or maybe because they're tired or stressed. Or maybe even because they're happy and celebrating. And all these feelings interact with our gastrointestinal, nervous and hormonal systems; all of which influence our calorie intake.
Another reason why people eat too many calories is because most of us are nutrient deficient which causes our body to crave what we're missing. Oftentimes, those cravings are misinterpreted which is when we find ourselves reaching for those late night chips/candy/ice cream/popcorn/etc.
Not all calories are created equal which I'll cover in a minute. But please start to think of calories in terms of – quality over quantity! The type of calorie we're consuming is way more important than the number of calories.
Myth: Eat less, move more
Well, then we're all in tip-top shape, right? Because people have been giving out this advice (myth) for years.
The premise of this is based on the above myth that calories in minus calories out equals your weight. So, eat fewer calories, and burn off more calories and you'll be a skinny-mini!
One of my favorite sayings is that "We get skinny in the kitchen and fit in the gym!".
This myth completely negates other factors that contribute to weight problems. Things like the causes of overeating we mentioned above. Not to mention our exposure to toxins that are "obesogenic."
Myth: A calorie is a calorie
Can we please put this one to bed already?
Science has confirmed several caloric components of food differ from others. For example, the "thermic effect of food" (TEF) is that some nutrients require calories to be metabolized. They can slightly increase your metabolism, just by eating them.
For example, when you metabolize protein you burn more calories than when you metabolize carbohydrates. Proteins and carbohydrates both have 4 calories/gram; but, the TEF of protein = 15–30%; and the TEF for carbohydrates = 5–10%. (source)
Here's another example of a calorie not being a calorie. Different fats are metabolized differently. Medium chain triglycerides (fats) (MCTs) have the same 9 calories/gram that other fats do; but, they're metabolized by the liver before getting into the bloodstream and therefore aren't utilized or stored the same way as other fats.
Another one of my favorite examples is those junk-filled 100 calorie snack packs – they're full of chemically engineered food like substances that are void of any nutrients. For the same 100 calories, you can eat a delicious real food nutrient dense apple.
Myth: Buy this supplement/tea/food/magic potion to lose weight
There is no magic pill for weight loss. No supplement, tea, food, or other potion will do the trick.
There are products that make these claims, and they're full of garbage (or shall I say "marketing gold?"). The only thing you will lose is your money (and possibly your hope). So, please don't believe this myth. There is a reason most people who lose weight can't keep it off. The real magic is in adopting a sustainable holistic and healthy approach to living your life. What you need is a long-term lifestyle makeover, not a product.
Weight loss doesn't have to be hard, but there are too many people out there trying to make it sound like they have the simple solution (or the latest and greatest!).
In a nutshell - eat real food, avoid highly processed junk as much as possible, and move.
Don't fall for the myths mentioned in this post and PLEASE start to question everything you hear about weight loss.
Peace and wellbeing -
PS If you need help developing a healthy lifestyle, I would love to work with you! Please check out my programs here.
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Butterflies to Flames
"Butterflies to Flames," is a collection of poetry and prose written by Arslan Zaidi, who has captured the hearts and minds of well over 19,000 followers on his Instagram account, @ArslanWrites. It takes you on the journey of how it feels to find love, experience its highs and lows, lose it, and eventually find peace. "Butterflies to Flames," is the first of what he hopes will be many book-length journeys into the expressive world of poetry.
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Welcome to Easy B's Kitchen.
Easy B's Kitchen was founded in 2009 by Tim Broxton. Since then Easy B's Kitchen has been offering Gainesville unique and flavorful foods. Cooking since a boy in his family's kitchen, Tim's culinary repertoire has been shaped by his love of travel, culture, people and life experiences. "There is no better way to bring people together than with food." Tim's approach to food involves freshness, simplicity and flavor. Flavor is what we are after when we put a bite of food in our mouth. Whether it stirs a memory or summons emotion, it should do more than satisfy your hunger, it should move you." This tenet was not only forged in his grandmother's kitchen, it was reinforced by his culinary experiences in San Sebastian, Spain and Tuscany, Italy. While honing his culinary skills in Europe, Tim realized that simple ingredients can evolve a dish into something much more; a culinary experience. Tim enjoys creating and sharing memories over a long and drawn out culinary affair. "It's like a big group project where everyone's input creates a unique finished product. The product is the experience, that's why we do this."


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SYLVANIA, GA. (2-11-12) By Brian Liskai- On a night when even the most talented of veteran sprint car drivers struggled, Tony Stewart once again proved he is one of the best racers of all time. The three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion put his winged 410 sprint car where no others dared to go on a frozen, rubber-down track, and passed Jason Sides coming to the white flag and went on to win his first ever University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions feature on the final night of the Second Annual Winter Freeze at Screven Motor Speedway.
In a bold move, Stewart, a former USAC sprint, midget and silver crown champion and Indy Car champion, took his Home Depot, Mobil 1, Coca-cola backed #14 to the high side of the frozen track with 10 laps to go while the other competitors stuck to the rubber on the bottom of the track. It paid off as he passed Fred Rahmer and Terry McCarl and quickly closed on race-long leader Jason Sides. As the leaders finished the 28th lap, Stewart drove around Sides exiting turn two to grab the lead and went on to the win.