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NEW SINGLE: Marsicans | 'Pop Ups (Sunny At The Weekend)'
The North's leading pop band Marsicans release their new single 'Pop Ups (Sunny At The Weekend).' A perfect introduction to summer, the Leeds based band emulate a Southern Californian vibe with dynamic guitar riffs that will uplift your mood wherever and whenever.
Two of the four members of Marsicans are the group's lead singers, this set-up lending itself to music which is characterised by top line melodies, lyrics and harmonies, accompanied with a combination of guitars, synths, keys, and more showing off the group's musicality.
'Pop Ups' follows a string of single releases in 2018 including 'Wake Up Freya' and 'Friends,' each one seeing Marsicans accumulate more and more fans and steadily becoming a favourite One to Watch.
The band have a heavy summer lined up, by the end of which the UK will be obsessed with the new tune. Festival spots coming up for Marsicans including a spot on Radio 1's stage at Reading and Leeds Festival this year – a milestone for emerging artists.
Check out 'Pop Ups (Sunny At The Weekend)' below for a start to the sweltering summer!


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East London Whole House Renovation in Classical Style
Project Year: 2017
Project Cost: £100,001 - £150,000
Country: United Kingdom
Location: East London
The Renovation Project
Sarah and Matthew purchased their East London Victorian Terrace house to carry out a whole house renovation. Their aim was to create a five bedroom family home. Their design brief included a loft conversion, side to rear extension and whole house renovation. Updated services such as lighting and heating were also required. The principle design feature was to maintain the original period features throughout the house.
The living room and dining room were opened up to provide one large, formal living room in which to relax and enjoy. The utility room was decreased in size and replaced with a smaller utility room and separate toilet. The rear side extension provided a stunning open plan kitchen area , with dining and seating areas. The kitchen was created with white units and blue central island housing sink and seating for two.

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20 August 2011
TGIF (or ...T or ...S or ...M or ...W)
The weather finally turned sunny and warm yesterday. Our afternoon mission, after a morning at home cooking and then a lunch that lasted until 3:00 p.m., was a shopping trip. Marie wanted to go to a town called Château-Renault, just north of Amboise, to buy some shoes in a factory outlet store she knew about. She bought three pairs.
The company that makes shoes in Château-Renault is called Arche. The shoes are apparently very stylish and trendy. Marie says the prices at the factory outlet are much lower than prices for the same shoes in the shops in Rouen or Paris. I'll take her word for it. I looked at men's shoes for a few minutes but realized immediately that I'm neither stylish, trendy, nor rich. So I went out and sat in the car (which was parked in the shade), listened to Les Grosses Têtes on the radio, played with the GPS, read maps, and just bided my time.
When we left Château-Renault, we drove little backroads through villages called Morand and Dame-Marie-les-Bois toward Mesland (a well-known Loire wine village) and Onzain. At one point we drove over the Bordeaux-Paris TGV line just as a high-speed train whizzed by, direction Paris. The we crossed over the A10 autoroute, which was crowded with cars and trucks headed somewhere à fond la caisse — "like bats out of hell." We just toddled along on country lanes, looking and talking.
I thought Dame-Marie-les-Bois was especially pretty, and I'd never driven through the village before. I'll go back with my camera one day. Mesland is pretty too. We knew people who lived there when we first moved to Saint-Aignan, so we went up there frequently. Now those friends have moved to Nice.
One of our "goals" on the way back to Saint-Aignan was to buy some food for today's lunch. There's an Intermarché supermarket in Onzain, and I wanted to stop and shop there because it was after 6:00 p.m. and the supermarkets here don't stay open past about 7:00 or 7:30. We might not get back to Saint-Aignan in time to do our courses, I was thinking.
We bought a pintade for today's main meal. That's a guinea hen, and it's a standard bird here in France. Marie asked the butcher if the pintade came with les abats — that's the "giblets," meaning the liver, heart, and gizzard. The butcher said no, no abats. Marie asked why.
"These days, most people don't know how to cook the giblets," the butcher said (I'm translating). "Customers don't usually want them. The people who process the poultry for sale have figured that out, and also realized that they can sell the livers, gizzards, and hearts separately to people who do like them. That way, they make more money." So that's the story of giblets. When we buy chickens or guinea hens from the vendor at the open-air market, les abats are always there inside the bird, ready to cook and savor.
As we looked around in Intermarché, I happened to see pizzas in the freezer cabinet. I told Marie I wanted to buy one for our supper, because Walt especially likes pizza. Marie stopped me. Isn't there a good pizzeria in Saint-Aignan? she said. Let's go there and get pizza. It'll be better. So that's what we did.
The woman who runs the pizzeria, Véronique, is a good businesswoman. She sort of vaguely recognizes me, because I do go there once in a while and used to have dinner there more often. She always greets me warmly, kissing me French-style on both cheeks and generally making a fuss about seeing me again, as if I were a long-lost friend. Besides, the pizzas her restaurant makes really are delicious.
As we parked the car on the market square, I saw our friends C. and D. sitting at a table outside Chez Constant, one of the town's main café-restaurants. They were basking in the warm late-afternoon sun and enjoying a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. We went over and talked to them for a few minutes. Then we came back home, opened a bottle of Chablis Premier Cru (Chardonnay) wine, and sat out on the terrace until about 10:30 eating our pizzas and talking.
La vie est belle, n'est-ce pas ?
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- Lesley20 August, 2011 09:39
Enjoy you hols. Don't worry about us, we can just about manage a week or so while you are away.
mais oui!ReplyDelete
Enjoy your stay in the Perche. I have stuff to prepare for the rentrée so free time will be ending soon.....
Normally I would be missing your blog, but not this time ;-)ReplyDelete
Maps are almost like books for me. GPSes are also entertaining.
- Carolyn20 August, 2011 14:01
It'll be tough without your blog, but if you promise to blog all about your vacation when you get back, it'll be okay. Ask Evelyn to blog too.ReplyDelete
I bet we'll see a post or two, nonetheless :))ReplyDelete
Yesterday was the first time I bought a chicken and was surprised to see no giblets in the pack, which did not make me happy...ReplyDelete
Have a wonderful vacation! You will be missed, but everyone needs a holiday!
Oui, la vie est belle! Good friends, great food, warm weather finally back in France, what could be better...? A trip to Normandy.ReplyDelete
It will be nice for you to get away from blogging. Have a good time and enjoy your glass of Calvados.
"And I keep forgetting to take my camera when I go out on excursions" Which is why it's great to have a phone with an 8mp camera. My phone takes better photos than my actual camera.ReplyDelete
Oui, la vie est belle! We will miss you and your posts, but you deserve some time off! Enjoy your friends and your travels!ReplyDelete
Starman, I don't even have a mobile phone, and if I did I'd probably forget it too.ReplyDelete
BTW, I've programmed a bunch of posts to appear while I'm "on vacation."
Take a break. You need to. Everyone does. Enjoy. Relax. Recharge. Bon vacances.ReplyDelete


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When the time came for Bon Jovi to select the tracks for the follow-up to their trillion-selling Slippery When Wet, the band found themselves and their record company at irreconcilable odds. To break the deadlock, Bon Jovi announced that the ones to decide what songs should go on should be the people who were going to buy the finished product in the first place, and called a posse of their most ardent fans into the studio to mark them out often.
Gregory Kane would love to do that with a Hue and Cry album. Or so he claims. But the practicalities of such a move immediately present themselves. 'Making sure.' he adds hurriedly, 'that they didn't have any tape recorders with them.'
'Hah, that's your problem,' laughs brother Patrick. 'They could bootleg it for all I care, bring in DAT tapes if they wanted.'
The Bon Jovi line ofthought (or that particular strand ofit, at least) was behind a gig the brothers performed at the chfrew Ferry in September. and like their first performance, six years and 600 yards downstream, they played it as a duo. The twofold intention of the gig was to spotlight their songwriting partnership ('that bare reliance on one another') and reinforce the bond with their audience — tickets were given to the first 200 in the box office queue for their SECC dates.
The lucky ones were promised a special night. With the Kane brothers' only guests being saxophonist Tommy Smith and Hue and Cry's regular guitarist Nigel Clark (the foursome performing a very spooky electric version of 'Round Midnight'), the audience were privy to runs through acoustic piano-and-vocal versions of Hue and Cry songs and covers like Michael Marra's 'Mother Glasgow'. It felt like an event — all the more so to Pat Kane, who that same day had had the status of fatherhood conferred upon him. and took the stage with the expression of a man who. having experienced one of the most important days of his life had to push it further still.
'It was like telepathy,' Pat says. as Hue and Cry and I stand round a piano in the chandelier-decked ballroom of the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh. and top photographer Gavin Evans strives to capture the image of a stylish. classic songwriting duo — with the help of an antique European microphone and strategically-placed cigarette. 'It was like singing for people who weren't
there. And I always think I do that anyway. sing for my loved ones. There were many points when I was nearly in tears. In fact there was one song, "It Was a Very Good Year". when it was only Tommy's saxophone solo that saved me from a blub. But it was an almost indescribable mixture of happiness and tension, which I probably wouldn't go through again, only it reminds you that you have commitments other than private commitments sometimes. 'It was a very important night for us in lots ofways, personally and
Alastair Mabbott stood around the old joanna with Hue and Cry to hear all about their back-to-basics new live album.
musically, a very. . .seminal night. All the good, bad, ugly and beautiful Hue and Cry was there that night, the pretentiousness and simplicity and all the stuffthat you try to do and sometimes comes off and sometimes doesn't.'
Although the audience was at the basest level being used to provide atmosphere for the taping ofa live album (Bitter Suite. to be released before Christmas). Patrick and Gregory talk very persuasively about the gig as a salute to Glasgow. their family. friends and fans. To Pat particularly the need for a feeling of community has grown stronger.
'I think for me as a live performer it has become so much more important in the last year or so than I would ever have thought possible. When I went into the music business I was straight out the music press. I was so cynical and I thought I was so media-literate and could manipulate everything, and actually spent my time trying to build up relationships with critics, which was pointless, because critics are there to criticise, they're not necessarily always there to compliment you on your music. or always to understand your music. They're there to pick holes in it. I did that for a year and it drove me mental. And then suddenly after a couple ofbrilliant live gigs. and the response we got from people who'd paid to come in the door, I thought, these are the people I should be playing to. They want to be given the
honest, unadulterated Hue and Cry. whether that's sentimental as in politics, poll tax. stupid jokes. whatever, it's just me and Gregory. So I'd say that all the music from about the last two tours has been relying much more on trusting the audience to get me through.'
That trust may be manifested in their current tour, for which they'd like a small platform to be erected away from the main stage for a short set — 'a gig in the round', as they call It.
The tapes of 'the most natural, warm and friendly' gig they've ever done are about to be released by Circa as a live album, shrink-wrapped to a copy of their last
5 album, Remote, a crass marketing . ploy which would seem to be at odds
with Hue and Cry's sound ideals. but an essential one, since Circa held fast against releasing it on its own. Pat. who has never missed an opportunity to defend his socialist stance, emphasises that they've had 'a long, hard struggle' to reach a situation regarding the album that they are even half-happy with. Originally, the condition was that Remote was to be remarketed with Bitter Suite as a bonus. The brothers have managed to reverse the situation so that Bitter Suite now comes with a copy of Remote as the freebie. The distinction may seem pretty fine, but it's enough to settle Pat's conscience.
'Pop music is all about balancing art and commerce. If they don't
think they can make money out of it, they won't make your art available - or they will, but do it in a half-hearted way.'
I don't imagine that the prospect of a Hue and Cry Christmas single was one that was reacted to half-heartedly, and the new song 'Peaceful Face' will be contending with the perennial re-releases on the singles chart come December. Following that will be the next album, already written, but not due until August. While it will be a 'band album. the sparseness of their minimalist gigs will have its effect.
'Every B-side has been a mini-Bitter Suite.' continues closet Aerosmith fan Pat, and it's true. They've always tried to assert what they think of as the heart of Hue and Cry. the flipside ofthe pop hits, just as the 've always sought artistic credigility, with their pop arrangements, using the cream of New York musicians on Remote. The question since then has been, Did they really need all those top players to do what they did in the end'.'
'lfwe didn't hear what the best could do then we wouldn't have any standards by which to proceed, so that we could judge against them in future. And as ('iregory will tell you, even when you've heard the best, it's amazing sometimes how limited they were, and how non-intimidating their talents actually were. You could actually manipulate them.'
Nevertheless. that path excites them less than it did. The forthcoming album will be recorded in Britain. probably at Peter Gabriel's Real World studios. with minimal production. It's a source of some pride to them that 'we're actively planningour third album when most ofour contemporaries, and I'm counting Wet Wet Wet and Danny Wilson, are out promoting their second'.
And they've done it without resorting to separate limousines, despite the hyped-up antagonism that provided the angle for about 90 per cent oftheir early press. They have also retained an appearance of approachability. despite the lyricist and part-time Scotsman writer's famed penchant for big words and even bigger concepts.
'The response you get from people in the street is based upon the pitch you put out in the media. I like to think I put myselfabout as some kind ofpo-faced diddy who doesn't take himselfthat seriously but then does take himselfseriously — someone who was like the schoolyard goof— and I find that people in the street treat me exactly that way, and say "Hey, Pat, tell us aboot the deep meanings in yer next single", and I
do tell them about it and they laugh.'
It's hard not to laugh, really, when Pat explains that 'Oh Godhead Hid',
the hymn he sang on the Ferry, was
written by St Thomas Aquinas; and gives in totally and shamelessly to the urge to chip in a quick 'He invented semiotics. did you know that? Anyway. . .'
Hue and Cry play the S E CC,
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KISS Principle literally means "Keep It Simple and Smile"… Why is this principle important and why would the world end without the people who believe in it or people who use it unknowingly?
If you fail in anything, we sometimes think it's the end of the world. But we can all prevent that using the KISS Principle. The following are some of the things that you need to know why this principle is vital in this world.
Do Not Question the Question
The questions are right there in front of you and you let your brain entertain the "what if's". These "what if's" are the reasons why many people fail the board exam, fail relationships, fail in their jobs, etc… They question the question. Why not just answer the actual question in front of you, or just do what you have to do? Is there harm in that? Why do you have to doubt the program given to you? The KISS Principle will never make you question the question and this will save you.
Do Not Complicate Things
The KISS Principle do not like complications. Because of much complications there is war, broken relationships, or never able to attain the body you wanted. Why do you think aiming for fitness is hard? Is a 5 to 15 minute run outside is hard? Why not just do it?
Why do you have to aim for a bigger empire? Why do you want to have another woman in your life? People can never have satisfaction sometimes and aim for something more. Why not just be satisfied by what you have in front of you. Why not just aim for peace? Here's an advice whenever you get envious of others and want something more, start counting your blessings.
Don't Worry, Everything Will Be Alright
In everything we do, in every decision we make, there is always a consequence. Results are inevitable. If you do something good then good things will happen. If you do something bad then expect something bad in the end. Don't expect something good from a bad decision. Don't expect something bad in a very good one either. But here's the thing, if you don't like the result, keep in mind that everything will still be alright. So, if you can't make a mark on a piece of paper, just use another pen! If you made a mistake, be creative and make something good out of it. Why waste your time with worry? Worrying will never do you any good. It's not the end of the world! The KISS Principle will just let it be. So, just relax, and let it be.
Do not Aim, Just Shoot
Will not Waste Your Time – Why do you want to hurt your mind and practice what you need to say? Just say what you want to say and do what you must do. This is why straightforward people usually get what they want to get. There are no twisting and turning. That's a total waste of time. Thinking and re-thinking will only cause you more anxiety therefore not being able to shoot. Here's another thing, once you started to aim… make sure that you can shoot. There is no progress with just aiming. Just aim and shoot, and then learn from experience. Then aim and shoot again. Remember that experience is a great teacher.
You don't have to complicate things, just have a simple life and you'll surely have peace! Don't worry, accept the change because that is inevitable. Just learn from your experiences. Don't question, just Keep It Simple and Smile and help make the world a better place.
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Imagine a treasure trove of more than 700,000 images from one of the greatest cities on earth, capturing pre-war architecture in all its glory, and digitally archived for your photographic enjoyment. No, they aren't professionally shot or technically perfect, but they are a feast for the eyes all the same.
New York City is an amazing wonderland to me. I am especially fond of the history and the architecture that has withstood hundreds of years of time. It is a special thrill to me to dine where George Washington once said farewell to his troops or to sip one of those beautifully dark ales from a small mug among the history found on the walls of McSorley's Old Ale House. It is a joy to my heart to be wandering down a beautiful, tree-lined street in Greenwich Village and happen across a tiny, hidden cemetery, or a beautiful row of old carriage houses. Everywhere you turn is another chance to glimpse something breathtaking.
Imagine my delight when I recently came across this article by James Barron from the New York Times, showcasing a small sampling of this archive of virtually every building in the five boroughs captured on film in the 1930's and 1940's. The images were taken back then in an effort to assess taxes more fairly. What is really interesting to me is seeing the Times article comparisons of some the original photos with the buildings as they stand now. So much has changed, yet so much remains the same.
Join me on this little walk through the past. Because, what are we, as photographers, if not the world's historians and archivists. Enjoy!
Lead image by Berenice Abbott, public domain.
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Very interesting if you like old buildings and architecture. DO check out the links in the article. :-)
Interesting article--if paired with Google Maps. Then, you see the building across the street.
Wonderful find that I read about in the original NYT article. You can spend a lot of time on the site!
"...or to sip one of those beautifully dark ales from a small mug among the history found on the walls of McSorley's Old Ale House.'
FYI, before 1970 women weren't allowed into McSorley's, so you would not have been able to enjoy that ale then. ;-) Haven't been there since the late 70s (it's a dump, after all), did they ever install a second bathroom for women?
Also, SHORPY'S has a giant library of high res archival images from New York and other cities and locations as well.


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1. To express a desire for, especially politely; ask for. Often used with an infinitive or clause: requested information about the experiment; requested to see the evidence firsthand; requested that the bus driver stop at the next corner.
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In response to an expressed desire: We are offering these scarves for sale again by request.
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When asked for: References are available on request.
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Volunteers from the community will be helping us assemble under-the-sea-themed craft kits for kids in need! We have 300 to donate this month. Sign up to help assemble these kits below. All ages welcome! As always, we'll have plenty of snacks and music to boogie to.
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Earlier Event: January 21"Under the Sea" Packing Party
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Originally from small town New Brunswick, 25 year old Jaryd Stanley is ready for the big time. An acoustic guitar playing singer-songwriter at heart, the Toronto based recording artist mixes elements of various styles into his own music. A lover of all genres, his songs have influences of rock, hip-hop, soul, pop, dance and folk. Inspired by the likes of Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, Carole King, Joel Plaskett, John Mayer, Kid Cudi, and so many more. Jaryd's versatility is paramount in creating his sound, which is ever changing and evolving. His music will hit you on many levels, making you dance, cry, and everything in between. Most recently, Jaryd was chosen as the Grand Prize Winner of Canada's Walk Of Fame 2017 Emerging Artist Music Mentorship program, the "Fan Favourite" of CBC's 2017 national 'Searchlight' songwriting competition, and was a featured artist on the first season of CTV's 'The Launch'.
Most importantly, Jaryd Stanley is a storyteller, making his music personal and relatable. He will take every opportunity to play some music for you. His songs build the connection between his own experiences, and those of the listener. No matter the situation, good or bad, you will be able to find something for you in his music. His lyrics will make you think and take many forms with every listen, but his rhythm, catchy hooks and word play will get you up and moving on the dance floor.
In late 2015, after saving up enough money from waiting tables, playing gigs, and winning local competition Saint John Idol, Stanley made the move to Toronto where he has been writing, recording and networking to get himself to the next level.
As a rookie in the music scene, he has a lot to prove, and he knows it. A true competitor and student of the music industry, Jaryd is always on the lookout for the next step to his success. His debut demo/EP 'sixteen ten' was released in Spring 2017, leading to a great year of accolades, and his newest work – the single 'Take Your Time' (available everywhere) – was released May 11th of this year.
A small town maritimer with big city dreams and boundless potential, Jaryd Stanley could and will be Canada's next big International thing.


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Eddie Redmayne stays in Cuckfield/
Eddie Redmayne was recently spotted at local luxury hotel, Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa. He was in the area to film scenes as Stephen Hawking in the upcoming film Theory of Everything, a biopic of the remarkable physicist which is set to be directed by Oscar-winning director James Marsh.
During his stay Mr Redmayne was in good company. Also spotted at the hotel were Charlie Cox, best known for his leading role in Stardust, and British actress Felicity Jones. Mr Redmayne stayed in one of the six suites in the contemporary spa, which opened in January 2012 in the Elizabethan manor's 19th century walled garden.
Ockenden Manor is surrounded by nine acres of peaceful gardens and parkland. The hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant menu uses the freshest ingredients, sourced locally in Sussex.


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Join the Wayne NJ Young Activists as we brainstorm and draft our petition to the Wayne Township Council urging them to speak out publicly against the recent travel ban and harmful immigration policies. Wayne should be a safe place for us al!
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Tuesday 22 July 2014
8:00 pm
'In My Father's Words' written by Justin Young, with Gaelic by Iain F Macleod, and directed by Philip Howard, tells the story of a father and son in Canada, who have a fraught relationship. The father is in the middle stages of dementia and is losing his language. Through the play we discover that the 'nonsense' he is speaking is actually Gaelic, though the son has no idea why his Dad can speak it.
Although the ticket system below has closed, tickets will be available at the door – just come along!
1. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC Main Hall
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The cost of ambition
What do I, as a coach/Career Adventurist, stand for when it comes to prioritising my multiple commitments — marriage, kids, family, friendships, work, money, leisure, the environment, my own emotional health…? And at what cost do I make my choices to work in the way that I do?
Let me take a step back and give some context around this.
I coach on an MBA program, and we not only work with the students but among ourselves as coaches — individually and as a group.
This time round, something came up for me around the competing commitments to do the work that we do as coaches. We have 4 consecutive, long days of coaching from Friday to Monday, starting as early as 7:30am and ending as late as 9:30pm. And as my husband was also away this weekend, the kids were left to their own devices to some degree, thankfully with my parents' support and our long-time nanny who's like a second mom to them.
But then the unexpected happens — as it did last year around the same time: a death in the family. Last year it was my grandmother who was 90 and had been weak for some time; this year, my cousin who'd been in a semi-catatonic state for over a year, quietly faded away. Not entirely unexpected, but still not entirely expected either.
This meant, among other things:
My parents had to fly to the wake and funeral — I couldn't be there
My kids (aged 14 and below) were less supervised than planned — I reached home one evening at 10:30pm and no one was home
Food preparation and bedtime were less supervised — challenging when there are health considerations that are affected by this
But I was committed to my work — it is not an assignment that comes easy, it is valuable work, and there is barely any scope for last minute replacements.
I had to be present and emotionally available for my students and fellow coaches; but in some way, not for myself until after 10pm. I had to park my personal emotions at the door. Or so I thought. However, it was through working with my colleagues after the student sessions that I was able to give voice to my mixed emotions and allow me to do my best work in the daytime.
But during this time, someone said: "that's the cost of ambition". I bristled ever so slightly at the word "ambition".
I bristled ever so slightly at the word "ambition".
Ambition for me is quite a dirty word. It brings to mind years of debates and frustration my family has faced over the years of juggling work, or the desire to work, with a growing family, health problems that have spanned 20 years, expectations of one another and ourselves and the "failure" to meet those expectations, as well as the unwillingness to compromise. Or even more accurately, the compromises that were made, but with lingering resentment and fear attached.
As I reflected on that and thought about my career — the past choices, my work as a coach and building my Career Adventurist coaching program — I was forced to answer the question at home AGAIN: what is the cost of my ambition?
Being a nomadic, freelance, portfolio career professional does NOT mean total freedom. The freedom that I do have in terms of choosing who I work with, when and on what comes at a cost — the same cost that corporate professionals face of "something's got to give".
Sometimes, I think it feels like an even greater cost. Because in some ways, I have a "choice".
A choice to say "no" to projects.
A choice to ensure the home is in better order than it currently is.
A choice to focus on my kids.
A choice to prioritise differently.
But I do not. Not always. I love my work. I love how I work. I really do want to be seen, and recognised for the work that I do. It does not define me, but it is part of my identity. It keeps me sane, and makes me whole.
This is a question I have asked myself for years. Not a bad person in general, but a bad wife and mom. Logically, I don't think it does. I believe the only thing bad about this question, is that I have not really been truthful.
I took a risk this week and spoke my truth. From the list of mutual priorities for the family, I finally owned up that I don't prioritise them in the same way as my husband does (right now). For the first time in years, I said what I really felt.
Was it taken well? No, not really. But I was relieved that my truth was out and although I still felt a little dirty, I can now admit (after so many decades of denying it) that I do have ambition. Ambition to work, impact others, be at my best doing so, and being true to how I feel whole.
But here's the distinction — I have ambition, but not at the expense of other priorities. That's what freaking work-life balance is about. Being able to balance and rebalance the portfolio of priorities that are omnipresent in my individual life, and our life as a family.
That's what freaking work-life balance is about. Being able to balance and rebalance the portfolio of priorities that are omnipresent in my individual life, and our life as a family.
That's why I have had the weird career that I have had. That's why I believe strongly in being able to choose, as well as not to choose. This journey of "Career Adventuring" has taught me that. While I might tip the balance scales the wrong way at times, that is all part of the learning process
As a friend said to me today, "Be gentle with yourself."
And this is my heartfelt message to anyone. In particular, someone seeking a path less taken. The road is bumpy, but along the way you learn more about yourself, you'll find the courage to face your shadow and speak its truth so it clears cobwebs and you can deal with what's underneath. You will build the tenacity to keep going. And hone the ability to balance and rebalance.


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Staying Young As The Years Pass
Don't let yourself feel that just because you are getting older, you are somehow less relevant than you used to be. With age comes wisdom and confidence. Knowing who you are and what you believe in. This is an article that has advice for any age or stage of life, on how to cope with getting older in a positive way.
Add vitamin D supplements to your diet to possibly helping slow growing older. There is not a consensus yet on the research that shows it's affect. However, vitamin D has other benefits like helping our immune systems, helping the absorption of calcium and others that you might as well add it in even if the jury is still out on the getting older affects.
Even if you have never had a massage in your life, go and get one on a regular basis. It is not only great for your body to get the blood flowing and the tense muscles relaxed, but it will also be good for the soul. It will feel great and leave you feeling wonderful and happy.
While it is probably something one would rather not think about as one ages, it can be beneficial to be aware of one's mortality. In what sense? The purpose of this is not to dwell on the "end", but rather to make us realize that every day is important, and that life is a gift we should take advantage of in every capacity.
Releasing endorphins is going to make you feel great. Let yourself feel emotions. Laugh and cry but be sure to laugh more than you cry. If it takes a funny movie or a funny book to bring out the laughter, take the time to watch or read them. It is the body's natural way to feel good.
If you want to live longer, take safety precautions! If you're in a car, wear a seat-belt. If you're riding a bike, wear a helmet. Don't take stupid risks that could end up costing you your life. Simple precautions like these can easily extend your life and keep you healthy for the rest of it.
When you get older, it is important to know who you are and what you like. When you focus on what you like, and keep things around you positive, you accent the good things you have going in your life, and will not allow any negative emotions or situations to bring you down.
Do protect your skin against wrinkles and cancer by wearing proper sunblock but don't over do it to the extent that you deprive yourself of much needed vitamin D! As much harm as too much sun can do, too little of it can also hurt you so find a suitable SPF that will prevent damage without completely prohibiting your intake of highly beneficial sunlight!
Do protect your skin against wrinkles and cancer by wearing proper sunblock but don't over do it to the extent that you deprive yourself of much needed vitamin D! As much harm as too much sun can do, too little of it http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-collagen.html can also hurt you so find a suitable SPF that will prevent damage without completely prohibiting your intake of highly beneficial sunlight!
As you age, discuss with your doctor what vitamins and supplements you want to take. Often times our bodies become less efficient at extracting the nutrients we need from the food eat, so we need supplements. Ensuring you get the right nutrition is of paramount importance as you go through the getting older process.
Eat well and healthily. Eating lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole wheats can help you against signs of getting older and keep your body strong and protected. Also, drink a lot of water, up to eight glases a day. Finally, you should try to watch the amount of fat you eat. Keep the daily calories you get from fat under 35% and it should help you keep your body shape.
Despite popular dogma, older folks need as much sleep as younger people, which is at least 7 or 8 hours nightly. If you get that much sleep and still feel sleepy during the day, see your doctor because you may have sleep apnea. People afflicted with sleep apnea repeatedly pause breathing while asleep. Left untreated, this disorder can increase your chances of heart disease and other problems.
It is important to treat yourself as often as possible to improve the way that you feel and gain more confidence. The next time you have off, go to the local spa near you and get a facial. This will help to exfoliate the surface of your skin, so that you can look your best and instill a warm glow to your complexion.
It's especially important for the elderly to wear sun block when they will be in the sun for extended periods of time to prevent skin damage. A health food store is an excellent place to look for all-natural sun block. It's never too late to start protecting the skin, and don't forget about the hands!
Exercise regularly. Exercise slows down the process of getting older. It keeps muscle healthy and strong as well as allows you to maintain stamina. It also prevents the loss of balance and bone density as you get older. Try to keep impact to a minimum and create an aerobic and strength based routine.
The next time you go to the store, look in the facial care section for anti-aging products. There are many creams and gels on the market that you can apply to your face that contain vitamin E, which can help to smooth and tone the surface of your skin. Improve your facial care and slow down the getting older process with anti-getting older products.
In order to decrease the wrinkles around your eyes, try using an anti-aging cream. The ingredients found in these creams have been proven to help eliminate and keep wrinkles away. You can put a small amount of cream on your fingers and rub it in a circular motion, gently around your wrinkles.
Make sure you have proper protection against fraud. People that are older in age are targets for criminals that think they can make easy money. Do not give out personal information over the phone or Internet to people you collagen for better skin do not know. Also, do not leave personal papers lying around the house when someone comes to your home, as scammers can steal this information. This will keep all your money in the place it needs to be; with you.
As we have previously discussed, aging isn't always easy. Nobody is looking forward to the time in their life when they realize they no longer possess that radiant, youthful look. There is a solution to these problems, though. Just revert back to this article and strictly follow the included anti-growing older regimens, and you will be back to that younger you in no time!
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Hey are you also Xiomi product holders then these guide is very helpful for you because here we provide Xiaomi Customer Care Number which you are here for am I right my friends so take chill because all the best method to contact their support center we explained in details but before we start lets discuss about general information or history of Xiaomi.
Xiaomi or MI is an biggest Chinese electronics and software company we all know very well and also a most powerful company which creates computer hardware in their company Lei Jun is the man behind such biggest company it is not an old parent company which established in the 30-40 old year business MI running in the business of just 8 years old it was founded on 6 April 2010.
MI ranked 4th largest smartphone manufactures company in the world the only because when we looking outside after iPhone most people satisfied with Redmi and their products which partially looked like Apple products people love them and feel free to use them but when sometimes they face problem that's why they are here and we helps them to solve their issues.
Every month Xiomi sell millions of there smartphones in India with the help of Approximately 15,000 employees in their company and thousand of MI store in India Smart TV Laptops Smart home devices computers Tablet Smartphones Mobile phones.
If you are using Redmi then you should know about Redmi Note 3, Redmi Note 4, Redmi 3S+ Redmi 3S.
Or if you using Xiaomi MI Smartphones then you can know about MI 4, MI Max, MI 4, MI 5,.
So there is the detail we want to explain you now all you have to do is just scroll down your screen and you will see the contact information for details.
Xiaomi Customer Care Number
Why Choose Xiaomi?
Sometimes people confuse before picking up the smartphones there are various guides available out there which briefly describe the products of Xiomi but for quick review, we mentioned some important point which is helpful for you.
- High-quality products
- Affordable prices
- Mi Fans
- Hugo Barra
Why Not Choose Xiaomi?
Everything has some advantages and have some disadvantages that are why here we also explain some cons why not to choose Xiomi you can check it out below.
- Mike And Speaker Problem
- Overheating
- MI Camera Issue
- Voiding The Warranty
- Item Not Working
MI Customer Care Number India
After searching lot of time on the internet which is the best way to contact Mi Service Center then your struggle stop here because of here we provide best support number which you can choose to contact them and solve the issues you can see it below other than company contact number we also include some e-commerce company support number from where you purchase the products.
- Xiaomi Customer Care Number: 1800 103 6286
- Xiaomi Mobile Store Customer Support Number: 1860 267 6767
- Xiaomi Flipkart Customer Support Toll-Free Number: 1800 208 9898
- Xiaomi Snapdeal Customer Support Number: 09212692126
- Xiaomi Mobile Store Customer Support Number: 1860 267 6767
Other City Mi Customer Care Number
It is easy if you contact your nearest Xiaomi Customer Care Number that why here we revealed the support number of your or nearest city it also includes some states so you can choose it
- Assam-Phone- 9954543879
- Bihar-7301545100
- Chandigarh-0172-4648180
- Rajasthan-7581911340 / 8103191331
- Delhi-011-46560911
- Faridabad-0129-4103222
- Gurgaon- 012-44027407
- Chennai-044-49572001/044-43371002
- Mumbai-022-23726843
- Bangalore-080-41169172
- Gujarat-6351239040
- Chhattisgarh-0788 4040098
- Goa-7057194187
- Himachal Pradesh-9816113355
- Jammu & Kashmir-0191-2452247
- Madhya Pradesh-9074220000
- Manipur-0385-2443306
- Odisha-9861012045
- Telangana-040 – 48513001
- Tripura-9862094500
- Uttarakhand-7466047777
Xiaomi Support Email Address
Due to some technical issue, your call can't connect with their support center then it getting frustrated so as the alternative we provide their customer support email address you can use and solve the problem all you have to do is write about your complaint and send them on the provides address after 1-2 business day you will receive an answer regarding your issues.
- Email address: firstname.lastname@example.com
Also, Read More About
- Customer Care Number
- Redmi Customer Care Number
- Micromax Customer Care Toll-Free Number
- Lycamobile Customer Service Number
How To Contact Mi Support Center
Xiomi support center is available 24X7 for there customer help but mostly the best time to contact them is between 9:00 am to 1:00 pm you can call on their toll free number or connect through their live chat support center the link we provided below you can check it out below other than that if your not available to contact them than as an alternative you can send email regarding your complaint on the provided address we listed below or for more information visit their official websites.
Mi Social Media Accounts
- Mi Facebook Pages: https://www.facebook.com/XiaomiIndia/
- Mi Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/xiaomi
- Mi LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurelsudeep
Mi Official Web Address
Xiomi Headquarter Address
- Shop No.3, Ratna Deep Apartment, Cartor Road No.1,
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House for an Art Lover is where I shot my first ever wedding, many moons ago. It has changed only a little since way back when and it still has all the quirky little features and funky stylings it always had. It's the only wedding venue I know of that has a HUGE half-foot in the gardens, for no apparent reason ;-) If you're looking for a unique wedding venue in Glasgow that has some real character, this could well be for you!
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Current weather forecasts predict a 100 percent chance of rain for Friday's Pac-12 championship game between UCLA and Stanford in Palo Alto. Traditional wisdom dictates sloppy conditions would favor a power run team like Stanford, but UCLA football coach Jim Mora wasn't quite so quick to agree.
"You could look at it two ways," he said. "They're kind of a physical, pound-it, grind-it-out team. On the one hand, you can say that might be an advantage.
"But I've also been in games where a team that spreads it out a little more, gets playmakers in the open field and creates those one-on-one matchups sometimes has the advantage. If you make a guy miss on a slippery field, you've got some ground you can gain."


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This comedic blog is just words on a page about my experiences and struggles putting words to another page…a screenplay page. I talk about my experiences writing and trying to sell my work. Spoiler: I keep failing. Enjoy!
This blog won't help you write a winning screenplay. If I could do that, I would be making bank and sipping champagne poolside (or hunched over a keyboard in a dark, windowless room).
If you would like to learn about writing a winning screenplay, I recommend Go into the Story and Flying Wrestler They are all successful screenwriters and provide really useful tips to help you write.
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Is your church going through transition and in need of a little help? Does your church want to go to that next level but you aren't exactly sure how to get there? Or maybe you need to align your vision, strategy, and staff for greater effectiveness and you need a practical process to help you move in that direction?
Ken deeply appreciates pastors and passionately believes in the importance of the local church. With his many years as a student of the Church and a practitioner within the Church, Ken understands the demands of pastoral leadership and the unique dynamics of the local church.
It is with this deep appreciation for pastors and the local church that Ken brings his 35 plus years of proven and practical leadership to serve lead pastors, and their staff and leadership teams, for the ongoing health and growth of the local church.
Ken partners with local churches by providing one on one coaching to the senior leader, working with your staff and leadership teams, and through speaking and leading workshops, and seminars for your entire congregation.
Here's how Ken Can Help
Consider scheduling Ken for your local church. He offers a variety of workshops to instruct and inspire ongoing health and growth for the senior leader, staff, leadership core, and entire congregation.
Some of Ken's workshops include:
A Leaders' Advance Weekend
A 5 Step alignment process for greater ministry effectiveness
Identifying and breaking growth barriers in life and leadership
Let's Row – Together: Advancing the health and growth of the local church
6 Steps to building and maintaining unity in the local church
A practical guide for turning churches into disciple-making communities
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Geoff Bullock, Church Planter // Blue Oaks Church
Minneapolis, Minnesota
"Ken's ability to communicate complex ideas around leadership in tangible, easy to digest ways is remarkable. He writes and speaks as he lives – a constant source of wise counsel for young pastors. As a church planter, his teaching on leading from the inside out and focus on spiritual growth has been right on the money. Whether you have been in ministry for decades or a young pastor like me, I can't think of another leader I would more highly recommend."
Davey Blackburn, Pastor // Speaker // Author // Resonate Church - Indianapolis, Indiana
"Ken has a unique ability to assess where you're at as a church, where you want to go, and how to get you there. He applied strong leadership and church growth principles to our specific situation and helped guide my team in understanding what it will take for us to go to the next level in reaching people, while remaining healthy in the process. I'm honored to call Ken a mentor, coach and friend."
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"Ken is not only a great communicator, but also a spiritual father that imparts transformational truth that comes from a lifetime of experience. Our church has been both enriched and challenged in our ongoing relationship with Ken's ministry. Ken's impact has been felt in the coaching of our leaders and his challenge in our church to be fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. As a pastor, I highly recommend Ken's ministry."


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Roebane Wagonsopen1 -- open, for raw sugar beets
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Apparently a showtime dancer attacks a passenger for ignoring the show. That's crazy, ain't it? I never really pay attention to the showtime guys on the subway, but don't go punching me in the face! I actually fight back!
The NYPD is looking for the suspect, whom I imagine will probably be laying low for a minute now.
Here's a message to these folks: Some people like you, some people don't. That's the way it goes. Just because someone doesn't want to watch you dance, doesn't give you the right to assault them, or to tell them to "suck your d*ck."
I coexist with the showtime people. You guys do you, but let's not go getting too aggressive here. You might hit the wrong person.
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The animal is there, the question being what are you going to do about it? At a monumental Pinotage tasting held in the Braemar domain of Anthony and Olive Hamilton Russell, a gathering of wine-makers, insightful marketers and lonely scribes assessed a line-up of wines drawn from a broad spectrum. Some familiar Pinotages were allowed in among a collection dominated by offerings from cooler and far-flung regions, signed-off by wine-makers who might be termed as being non-traditionally associated with South Africa's home-grown red grape.
Hamilton Russell Vineyards
Vintage 2015 Shows Heaven in Pinot Noir
If I am going to listen to one voice of authority concerning the merits of a vintage, it is going to be the soft drawl of Jan Boland Coetzee. And, says this Great Son of the Soil, 2015 is the best South African vintage of the past 50 years.
That Pinot Noir, and Time Stood Still
It was a real bitch of day, all windy and grey and with the morning light as dull and listless as a monk's hand-shake in Lent. This is when the Hemel-en-Aarde shows itself as the rugged, agriculturally poor and harsh farming land it is, features far removed from the post-card pretty vinelands and vinous splendour too often associated as being requisite for the making of fine wine.
South African Wine-makers with French Souls
Like the rich, the French are different. In what way? Well, going into detail cannot be done before proper broadband comes to South Africa as the reasoning is bound to be expansive.
Wine, for example, is one area in which the French are different from other nations.
Still the greatest wine country on earth. Has been and always will be. Blah.Blah. Agreed.
In the spirit of Bastille Day celebrations, thus, I'd like to take a look at five South African winemakers who to my mind have ?+¦-+???+¦-ú?-¦?+¦-ú?+¦+¦ knowingly or otherwise ?+¦-+???+¦-ú?-¦?+¦-ú?+¦+¦ been infected with French genes of vinous brilliance. Doubting Thomases can taste it in their wines.
Cutting Edge of Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir
It was a light, airy space, but we were feeling dark. We looked each other in the eye. Slipped our hands to our trousers, fondling. I took mine out first. Then he was holding his in his hand. And his was bigger.
"Nice Laguiole," Anthony said, stroking his much more deadly looking pocket-knife. "Mine's got 22 notches on it. One for every country visited."
I slipped my modestly-sized Laguiole knife back into my pocket, cursing. If you are going to play knifey-knifey with Anthony Hamilton Russell, make sure you don't bring a toothpick to an axe battle.


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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Madison Bumgarner and Buster Posey would love to see Bryce Harper join them in the San Francisco Giants clubhouse.
"I think it'd be a huge addition for us," Bumgarner said Tuesday as the Giants opened spring training. "He's obviously a superstar in the game, a young player. I think everybody in here would be pretty damn excited to have him."
Harper and the Giants met in the free agent slugger's hometown of Las Vegas last week, and new San Francisco baseball operations chief Farhan Zaidi said the sides had mutual interest.
"I think anybody who plays Major League Baseball would love to have him on their team and that's no exception here," Posey said. "The type of player he brings and the passion he brings to the game, if we were lucky enough for it to work out, it'd be great.
"What is he, 26? He's won an MVP," Posey said. "That's pretty much all you need to know."
San Francisco opens camp with Steven Duggar, Mac Williamson, Austin Slater and Drew Ferguson as outfield candidates.
"I've been part of teams that we won when we probably weren't supposed to. We've seen plenty of other teams do it. Obviously, some guys, like Harper, that's going to make any team betterm: Bumgarner said. "That's not to say we couldn't do it without him. We've got the guys and we could do it. It's all a mentality."
During the Giants' fan fest this past weekend, manager Bruce Bochy shared a text message he received from Bumgarner regarding possibly using an "opener" before one of the lefty's start.
"If you're using an opener in my game, I'm walking right out of the ballpark," Bumgarner told Bochy.
"That was more lighthearted," Bumgarner said Tuesday. "Me and Boch have a good relationship."
Asked how he would feel if Bochy tried it, Bumgarner responded: "I didn't see the Red Sox doing it."
Boston used its starters in a more traditional way en route to its fourth title in 15 seasons, although they did use Chris Sale and Nathan Eovaldi out of the bullpen in the postseason. Posey joked that he would be willing to tell Bumgarner that someone else would be starting his game — Bumgarner came out of the bullpen to pitch the final five innings of World Series Game 7 against Kansas City in 2014 as the Giants won their third title in five seasons.
"I think a lot of the new age thinking, if you want to call it that, analytics, you have to be open to it," Posey said. "As time goes by, as players we have to continually evolve. I don't think anybody expects you to say, 'OK, I'm going to give up what I've done for the last 30 years in baseball and switch to something completely different.' At the same time, we have to be aware of a lot of variables. What gives us the best chance to win, No. 1. You have to look around and see what is our competition doing — is it working for them. I'm all about winning."


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Back to Nature: 14-Day Nepal Trekking Adventure
Embark on an adventure through Nepal with an unforgettable 14-day tour and trek through the Himalayas. Immerse yourself in the local culture, witness spectacular scenery, go whitewater rafting and more. Includes 13 nights of accommodation (including a stay in a local, family-run guesthouse), daily breakfast, select lunches and dinners, airport drop-off and pick-up, all entry fees and sightseeing, and countless unforgettable activities - all with an experienced, English-speaking guide leading the way. To top it all off, a luxury wind-down upgrade is also available. This is a Grade Two Trek and requires around six hours of walking per day.
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- Packages valid for one person (based on twin-share) - you must purchase two packages
- Thirteen nights of accommodation
- Daily breakfast as well as select lunches and dinners
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of the tour
- Packages valid for one person (based on twin-share) - you must purchase two packages
- Upgraded tour staying in premium accommodation including Kasara Resort in Chitwan National Park
- Jungle and village walk, elephant back safari, ox-cart ride, bird watching & more
- Thirteen nights of accommodation
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime on a 14-day trek through Nepal. Trek through Rhododendron and Oak Forest, see the sights of Kathmandu and Pokhara Valley, learn about Nepali culture and traditions, and go rafting at Trishuli River.
What You'll Love…
The Experiences – Trekking, whitewater rafting, elephant safaris and more!
Your adventure begins in Kathmandu, a city dripping with culture, stunning temples and artistic intrigue. Here, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour in a private vehicle, setting the scene for the tour that lies ahead.
At Charaudi, a thrilling whitewater rafting experience awaits. A true adrenaline shot, you'll witness major rapids, all under the care of an experienced instructor, at Trishuli River, named after the Trisula, or the 'Trident of Shiva'. This exciting location serves as one of the most popular areas in Nepal for outdoor activities, and with stunning gorges, rough forest surrounds and a great mix between fast and calm waters, it's easy to see why.
On trekking days, you will experience some of Nepal's most stunning spots firsthand. Trek through the jungle path of Ghorepani, to the summit of Tadapani and the beautiful village of Ghandruk. Continue on to enjoy sightseeing through Kathmandu and Pokhara Valley.
Incredible nature experiences abound, including an optional elephant safari at Chitwan National Park, a visit to a a breeding centre and watching elephants bathing and dining. You'll also embark on the canoeing adventure in Chitwan and an early-morning bird-watching experience.
This trip of a lifetime is rounded off with a farewell dinner accompanied by your fellow travellers and new-found friends.
Your Package Includes:
- Thirteen nights of accommodation
- Daily breakfast as well as select lunches and dinner
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of the tour
- Necessary permit, TIMS, and National Park fees
- Raftiplus allng in Trishuli River necessary rafting equipment (helmet, life jacket, and paddle)
- Trekking equipment during the trek (sleeping bag, duffle bag if necessary)
- Sightseeing tour at Kathmandu and in Pokhara
- Welcome dinner with cultural program
- Air-conditioned transportation throughout
- One highly-experienced porter per two guests
- English-speaking guide
- All government taxes, VAT, and service charges
Luxury Wind-Down Upgrade
Tired after all that trekking? A Luxury Wind-Down Upgrade gives you the chance to recuperate before your journey home by upgrading your last four nights to premium accommodation with a more rejuvenating programme of activities. Included in the experience is leisurely bird watching and a relaxing morning yoga session.
Stay at the Kasara Resort in Chitwan National Park, a beautiful luxury hotel with stunning views of the surrounding lush green park and first-class facilities and embark on an elephant back safari alongside a jungle walk and canoeing trip. Then spend one night at the five-star Gokarna Forest Resort, with a relaxing 30-minute massage at the spa included in your upgrade.
The '7 day change of mind guarantee' does not apply for Tour bookings. Due to the high demand and limited departures any cancellation / refund requests must be made within 48 hours of purchase. Otherwise, the standard Luxury Escapes Refund Policy applies.
Valid for the following departure dates:
1, 16 August 2019
1, 16 September 2019
1, 16 October 2019
1, 16 November 2019
1, 16 December 2019
1, 16 January 2020
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Important: Please allow for travelling time from Australia. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive in Negombo for your chosen tour start date.
The package is valid for ONE PERSON aged 8 years or older (based on twin share). If you are travelling with another person you must purchase TWO PACKAGES, otherwise, an additional single traveller surcharge will apply (see below). Single travellers will get their own room throughout the tour.
Single Traveller surcharges (payable directly to Himalayan Social Journey):
HIMALAYAS TREKKING ADVENTURE: Single surcharge US$200
LUXURY WIND DOWN UPGRADE: Single surcharge US$300
Connecting rooms may be possible, subject to availability at each hotel.
*Includes accommodation at the following or similar: *Hotel Holy Himalaya Mount Kailash Resort Guesthouse run by local family
Luxury Upgrade only: Kasara Resort, Gokarna Forest Resort
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is two adults.
Bedding: You have a choice between double or twin bedding in your room. Please note, no extra beds can be added.
Trek Capacity: The minimum trek capacity is two people and the maximum capacity is 14 - 16 people per trek (additional trek dates can be arranged if required).
Please note that no extra beds may be added to any of the rooms.
One porter will be allocated amongst two people during your trek.
Max Altitude reached: 3,210m
This is a Grade Two Trek: A moderate trek which requires you to walk 5-6 hours per day with a light day pack. Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in lower altitudes, however the pace of the trek will vary in compensation. If you are in excellent health with average physical fitness and have strong determination, you will complete a moderate trek successfully. Exercising, particularly jogging and climbing stairs regularly for some weeks prior to your arrival is recommended to enhance your strength and fitness. Past hiking experience would be an asset, but no technical skill is required.
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- International flights
- The flight from Pokhara to Chitwan
- Personal equipment and clothing
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara and trekking days. (Meal costs about $4 - 7 per item depending on where you eat)
- City sightseeing entry fee in Kathmandu (Entrance fee cost RS 200+250+500)
- Paragliding (US$100) and flight ticket KTM-PKR-KTM (US$110 one way)
- Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
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Booking confirmation must be presented at check-in.
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Williamson 2-run homer highlights Giants' 4-2 win over Nats
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Mac Williamson remade his swing during the offseason to become a more consistent power hitter. He added a leg kick, lowered his hands, found better balance all in an effort to keep the bat in the zone longer and give himself more room for error.
Whatever he did, it's working. He crushed a ball into the wind.
Williamson hit a two-run homer deep into the right-center field seats in the sixth, Buster Posey had a double and singled in the fifth to put San Francisco ahead, and the Giants beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Monday night.
"I just haven't seen many balls hit there even in BP," manager Bruce Bochy said. "With the wind blowing, that's impressive. It shows you how strong this guy is."
Chris Stratton (2-1) struck out five over 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs and four hits.
Williamson, playing his first home game at AT&T Park this season after being called up during the recent road trip, connected with a deep drive to right-center off Shawn Kelley after he relieved starter Gio Gonzalez (2-2).
"It's a long ways out there. The wind, it's always circling," Williamson said. "I played fair share of games in right so I know that balls don't always go out there very well."
Gonzalez walked Brandon Belt to end his day before Williamson crushed the first pitch he saw from Kelley.
Then, Kelley had to exit the game for what the Nationals said afterward was an irritated ulnar collateral ligament. He has had a history of elbow trouble and will be re-evaluated Tuesday.
"It's another day in the life of my elbow," Kelley said.
The 464-foot shot by Williamson is the furthest homer by the Giants this year, topping his previous 434-foot homer Friday after he was promoted to face the Angels in Anaheim. Earlier Monday, Williamson drove in his team's initial run on a fielder's choice in the fourth.
"That was crushed," Stratton said. "It's nice to see him come up and do well for us. He's provided a spark."
San Francisco kicked off a 10-game homestand by winning back-to-back games for only the second time this season and first since April 4-7. The Giants were coming off their first series victory of the season against the Angels.
The Nationals' runs came on a pair of sacrifice flies, by Howie Kendrick in the third and pinch-hitter Andrew Stevenson in the seventh.
Gonzalez allowed three runs and four hits, struck out four and walked three in five innings.
In his only other start against Washington, Stratton threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts last Aug. 13.
Hunter Strickland, who brawled with Bryce Harper during Washington's last visit to AT&T Park in late May 2017, finished for his fourth save in six chances. Harper didn't bat in the ninth.
Washington traded right-hander A.J. Cole to the New York Yankees for cash. The 26-year-old Cole was 1-1 with a 13.06 ERA in four games for the Nationals and was designated for assignment last week.
Ex-Nationals manager Dusty Baker, who guided Washington to back-to-back NL East titles before his firing after last season, visited the ballpark to see his former club.
Did he plan the visit in advance?
"Maybe," Baker said, grinning.
Nats pitcher Stephen Strasburg hustled out to give Baker a big hug behind the batting cage.
"What's up Dusty, how you doing?" Strasburg said.
Baker also visited with third base coach Bob Henley, the loan holdover from his coaching staff.
Baker is now working in an advisory role to Giants CEO Larry Baer while getting to watch son, Darren, play his freshman college season at California in Berkeley.
"I am good," Baker said. "How bad can it be between Cal, San Francisco and Sacramento?"
Nationals: OF Adam Eaton, on the disabled list retroactive to April 9 with a bone bruise in his left ankle, won't be rushed back until he is completely pain-free. "When you see him in the lineup he'll be ready," manager Dave Martinez said. "He's coming along. When we get him back this time we don't want any issues." … OF Brian Goodwin remains in Florida with pain in his bruised left wrist.
Giants: LHP Will Smith is eagerly anticipating his return from Tommy John surgery that cost him all of last season, and he could come off the DL as soon as Tuesday. He pitched twice for Class-A San Jose and three times so far for Triple-A Sacramento. He is scheduled to throw consecutive days for Sacramento on Wednesday and Thursday then another short outing Sunday. "We're close. We're getting there," Smith said, noting it will be "awesome. I'm ready to go." … RHP closer Mark Melancon (flexor strain in pitching elbow) is scheduled to play catch during Thursday's off day. There is no timetable for his return.. … LF Hunter Pence (sprained right thumb) did some hitting and is scheduled for early batting practice Tuesday.
Giants lefty Ty Blach (1-3, 4.10 ERA) will face the Nationals for the first time in his career when he pitches the middle game of the series opposite right-hander Tanner Roark (1-1, 3.24).
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LeftRoots HangOut - A Report-Back from Vietnam
On Feminisms, Nat'l Liberation, Intl Solidarity & Socialism in the 21st Century
LeftRoots Cadres & Compas Report Back from a Recent Delegation
Thurs, April 19th * 7:30 PM EST/ 4:30 PM PT
In December 2017 the Vietnam Women's Union - founded in 1930, with 16 million current members - hosted a multi-racial delegation of women leaders of US social justice movement organizations. Several LeftRoots cadres and compas were part of the delegation and we all returned inspired and moved to share with other US social movement leftists our reflections: on the struggle for socialism, national self-determination and feminism in 21st century Vietnam; the history of the Vietnamese people's fierce & victorious resistance against imperialist exploitation and domination; and the implications for building the struggle against patriarchy and racial capitalism here in the belly of the beast.
We'll also be sharing specific information about the incredble feminist organizing of Vietnam's Womens Union, reflections on the relationship between Vietnam and the Black struggle, as well as the work needed to hold the US government accountable for the ongoing suffering caused by Agent Orange chemical attacks in the Vietnam War / aka The American War.
Delegation members included Merle Ratner, Rose Brewer, NTanya Lee, Juliet Ucelli and Cathy Dang, among other US-based movement leaders from the labor movement, Black Lives Matter and national women's organizations.
Join us for this online national report-back and roundtable discussion!
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Establishment of Connectivity with both depositories NSDL and CDSL- Companies eligible for shifting from Trade for Trade Settlement (TFTS) to normal Rolling Settlement
CIRCULAR- CIR/MRD/DP/ 15 /2012- Dated June 14, 2012
All Stock Exchanges
1. It is observed from the information provided by the depositories that the companies listed in Annexure 'A' have established connectivity with both the depositories.
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a) At least 50% of other than promoter holdings as per clause 35 of Listing Agreement are in dematerialized mode before shifting the trading in the securities of the company from TFTS to normal Rolling Settlement. For this purpose, the listed companies shall obtain a certificate from its Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) and submit the same to the stock exchange/s. However, if an issuer-company does not have a separate RTA, it may obtain a certificate in this regard from a practicing company Secretary/Chartered Accountant and submit the same to the stock exchange/s.
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From the Kitchen of: Kelcie
Tuna Salad on a Grain Free Burger Bun
1 can of wild caught tuna/salmon
4 tbsp. coconut oil mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Combine all ingredients in a bowl together until tuna is shredded and mixed.
Grain Free Burger Bun
1 tbsp. coconut flour
1 tbsp. almond flour
1 free range egg
1 tbsp. ghee, coconut oil or butter melted
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Form into two "patties" and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
You can sprinkle poppy seeds or chia seeds on top with some nutritional yeast if you want.


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Abdu Murray
Abdu Murray is the North American director of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and is the author of three books, including his latest book, the best seller Saving Truth: Finding Meaning and Clarity in a Post-Truth World. For most of his life, Abdu was a proud Muslim who studied the Qur'an and Islam. After a nine-year investigation into the historical, philosophical, and scientific underpinnings of the major world religions and views, Abdu discovered that the historic Christian faith alone can answer the questions of the mind and the longings of the heart.
Abdu has spoken to diverse international audiences and has participated in debates and dialogues across the globe. He has appeared as a guest on numerous radio and television programs all over the world and hosts the podcast Embrace the Truth with Abdu Murray.
Abdu holds a BA in psychology from the University of Michigan and earned his JD from the University of Michigan Law School. As an attorney, Abdu was named several times by Best Lawyers in America and Michigan Super Lawyers. Abdu is the Scholar in Residence of Christian Thought and Apologetics at the Josh McDowell Institute of Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
Abdu lives in the Detroit, Michigan area with his wife and their three children.
Talk Title: "Clarity in a Confused World"
Description: Our culture seems to have embraced confusion—about sex, identity, religion, morality—as a virtue and shunned clarity as a sin. How do we offer the clarity of God's majestic purposes to a world that rejects it, yet so desperately needs it? This talk aims to offer ways for us to disentangle ourselves from this confusion and find hope in the clarity that Christ offers.


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You Down With HSBC? (You Will Be).
In a previous life I took a trip to Hong Kong and picked up a few things. Along with a pocket-full of obscenely heavy coins there came a few gorgeous banknotes.
Imagine my surprise as an American when I realized that Hong Kong's paper currency isn't issued by a central bank - it comes from the HSBC! The same place I could open a savings account were I so inclined. The idea of walking into the Federal Reserve and doing that would blow my mind.
I dig that someone at the HSBC had the idea to put a ribbon from someone's gymnastics floor routine on a note - floor routines don't get the respect they deserve.
The 20 dollar note has a fantastic view of the harbor.
The other 20 dollar bill has a neat view of the harbor ferry and more lions.


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What a difference 48 hours makes.
After the calamity of the St Helens Town away defeat on Thursday evening came this much-needed win over an Ashton Town side down on their luck and down at the bottom of the First Division pile.
Not that they came here to get rolled over. Far from it. They were a spirited outfit and gave us a few nervous moments, particularly at the start of the second half, and probably left Park Road wondering how they didn't score.
Dane Smith's triptych of excellent blocks five minutes into the second half, thus preventing Ashton Town getting an equaliser, could rightly be viewed as this match's "fine lines" moment for after that the visitors didn't really threaten again.
Our play throughout the whole 90 minutes was methodical. This was three points born out of patience, particularly given the number of times we were caught offside.
New signing Davison Banda got into the action straight away, providing a cross from the right as early as the 2nd minute for Nathan Tosum to hold and subsequently clip for Thabiso Magida at the far post to hopefully head home; alas it was cleared off the line at the last minute.
Straight down the other end Dane Smith was forced into tipping the ball past the post after the visitors had conjured a neat one-two move on the edge of the box.
Luke Pearson fired a free-kick just over the crossbar on the quarter hour before Rhys Webb got his head to a Matt German cross and was unlucky to see his goalbound effort deflected wide.
On the 25th minute Webb made a run down the left and cut inside before firing just over the crossbar before we finally broke the deadlock on the 35th minute, and it was down to some quick-thinking on our part.
Ashton Town were caught napping by a quickly-taken thrown-in to the feet of Magida who drove in from the left, poking the ball past the oncoming keeper for Nathan Tosum to tap home from close range.
Our next foray on goal didn't come until the hour mark when Webb found himself in on goal but could only shoot weakly at the keeper.
In the last fifteen minutes of the match we turned the screw further and put the match out of Ashton's reach, thanks to two substitutions that brought Rick Whyatt and Mike Sherrington into the equation.
On 74 minutes Magida got himself onto the end of a cross from Mike but, perhaps distracted by the attentions of a defender, stumbled at the crucial moment before he could get his shot away with Rick then heading over when unmarked just a minute later.
With nine minutes to go we got our second. On the counterattack Rick Whyatt made a run through midfield, feeding Thabiso Magida on the left to advance on goal and finish emphatically.
The deal was sealed in the 89th minute thanks to Mike Sherrington who outpaced his marker on the left before tucking home to the sound of collective relief from the Park Road sidelines.
We are just one defeat in our last five league matches now. That's a very "glass half-full" mindset but it sure sounds better than the half-empty view of it being one win in the last five matches in all competitions. How you perceive it is up to you.
And three clean sheets in the last five league matches - when clean sheets were as rare as hen's teeth for us earlier on this season - might be just another indication of a small corner being turned since that mauling at Charnock Richard....
TEAM: Smith, Banda, Pearson, German, Tongue, Shaw, Todd (Whyatt), Russell, Tosum (M Sherrington), Webb, Magida. SUBS: Whyatt, M Sherrington, Grant, Dunn.


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Construction BTEC Level 3 at Ysgol Y Strade
Course description
The Level 3 course is aimed at pupils who like solving problems and teamwork and students will need to gain 4 GCSEs (A*-C) in order to do the course. Level 3 students will attend a site in Furnace for one day a week.
Students will study 6 units for the Level 3 course andcontinuous assessment taskswill be set throughout both courses. At the end of the Level 3 course Pass, Merit and Distinction grades are awarded. A distinction will gain 120 UCAS points.
Course content
Year 12:
Unit 1: Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace
Unit 2: Construction and the environment
Unit 3: Science and materials in construction
Unit 4: Construction, Technology and Design in
construction and civil engineering
Year 13:
Unit 5/6:
Any 2 of the following units:
- Planning, Organising and control ofresources
- Graphical detailing
- Measuring, Estimating and tendering processes
- Surveying and civil engineering.
Entry requirements
Although each student will be considered on an individual basis for entry onto the course it would be beneficial to have 5 GCSE grades (A*-C).
Unit 1: Coursework
Unit 2: Coursework
Unit 3: Coursework
Unit 4: Coursework
Unit 5: Coursework
Unit 6: Coursework
Future opportunities
This course prepares students to work 'professionally' within the construction industry or for further study in the field. Due to the shortage of professional workers within the UK construction industry, this course will provide ample opportunities for a
career pathway. This qualification is equivalent to one A Level and is completed within two years. This course could lead to jobs as a Site Manager, Project Manager, Building
Surveyor, Architects Technician, Civil Engineer, Sound, Light or Heat Loss Surveyor.
Further information
Examining Body: EDEXCEL
How to apply
If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact Ysgol Y Strade directly.


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Join us for a Service of Tenebrae also known as a Service of Shadows. We will hear scripture read as we follow along with Jesus through the last days and moments of his life and respond in song and prayer.
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Earlier Event: April 18Maundy Thursday Dinner & Worship Service
Later Event: April 21Easter Sunday


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The dream was never to produce. I would hit the pavement with open calls and applying for acting jobs on actors access, through playbill, all those databases every night. I found the hardest part wasn't the work itself to prepare for an audition, but being seen, being allowed in the room to show what I can do.
I am currently non-equity and I represent myself.
Something clicked in when I went to an open call for the very play I'm producing...Gruesome Playground Injuries. I was the last to be seen of the entire day, and I wanted to tackle the role of Doug. I cried for joy that I was even being seen and then remembered that I have to act in my one minute time slot.
Nothing came of it. I had an impatient, impolite moment with myself (as one does) and said "It's my time to play this character."
I am still learning about what it means to even be a producer, but I know that there comes a time to follow the gut instinct and heartfelt need to create your own opportunity. I know it gives you the chance to be a leader. To lead with generosity and passion. To ask for help. Work with fellow artists you respect. Rise and come up together. I have a few roles on my bucket list. Producing my own work and creating opportunity came from a need to be seen, heard, and the need to inspire people to overcome the harsh nature of the business.
I don't even consider myself a producer. I consider myself an actor that has no shame trying every door to get to my dream and if that doesn't work, break and climb through a window.
Gruesome Playground Injuries
A play written by Rajiv Joseph
Self-produced by Alexander G. Scelso
Directed by Adin Walker
Alexander Scelso as Doug
Sofiya Cheyenne as Kayleen
Showing at Theaterlab, New York City
Directed by Adin Walker
Alexander Scelso as Doug
Sofiya Cheyenne as Kayleen
Showing at Theaterlab, New York City
Gruesome Playground Injuries is coming to
Theaterlab in NYC on
December 15 - December 18
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Reviews Are In!
"This demanding two hander requires actors of great skill and versatility. Cheyenne and Scelso not only rise to the occasion; with their magnetic chemistry, they hold us in the palms of their hands from beginning to end, forcing us to root for a permanent romance . Cheyenne is a mighty force capable of expressing both the guarded nature and deep vulnerabilities of Kayleen. Scelso is a sensitive and gifted performer who delivers a seemingly effortless but heartbreaking performance." -ManhattanDigest.com


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Music News & Reviews
Winter Jam Christian music fest arrives at Tacoma Dome Saturday
A few years ago, Colton Dixon was sharing the stage with "American Idol" contestants. On Saturday, he's going to share it with fellow Christian music acts.
Winter Jam, the largest Christian show on the road, comes to the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, led by headliners Hillsong United. Dixon is opening the show.
Dixon, 23, has turned his seventh-place finish on "Idol's" 11th season into a successful career as a Christian pop rock artist. (Phillip Phillips went on to win that 2012 season of "Idol.")
Dixon's debut, "A Messenger," became the top-selling album of 2013 by a new Christian artist, and the No. 22 best-selling album in all genres. He released his sophomore album, "Anchor," in August.
"I could talk for hours about what Christian music is or what it's not," Dixon said by phone from Henderson, Kentucky, where he was preparing for a show. "It can be a single song or it can be an artist who talks about their faith through their music."
While on "Idol," Dixon said his Christian faith wasn't readily evident, but "if they followed me on Twitter or Facebook, it was pretty obvious. I'd like to think I was pretty outspoken but at the same time I wasn't preachy. I was just trying to be me."
After "Idol," Dixon was wooed by a couple of mainstream labels. If he had signed, it would most likely would have meant abandoning his Christian career. "I'm sure that would have been one of the contingencies," he said.
"I had to have a conversation with God. Am I on this mainstream television show to go mainstream, or am I to pull some mainstream music fans over to Christian music?"
Dixon, a Tennessee native, decided to stay with what he knew. "I grew up with Christian music, and it's something I love, and it's where my heart was."
He still lives in Franklin, Tennessee, near Nashville. "Music has been in my backyard since I was born."
The message Dixon tries to impart in his music is one of hope. "I'm going to be reaching out to them based on hope — what it means to them."
Piano, Dixon's longtime preferred instrument, figures heavily into his music, which he calls "piano-driven pop rock." Winter Jam will be his second group tour.
For his new album "Anchor," Dixon worked with songwriters and singers Trevor McNevan, Matthew West, Ben Glover, Matt Bronleewe and TobyMac.
The TobyMac collaboration resulted in "Our Time is Now." Dixon calls it "an anthem for my generation. We had a lot of fun writing and recording that one."


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