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Taking Space: Contemporary Women Artists and the Politics of Scale
Brittany Webb
Taking Space: Contemporary Women Artists and the Politics of Scale examines the approaches of women artists for whom space is a critical feature of their work, whether they take the space on a wall, the real estate of a room through sculpture and installation, engage seriality as a spatial visual practice, cast a wide legacy in art history or claim the space of their body. This exhibition invites viewers to consider how size and repetition can be interpreted as political gestures in the practices of many women artists.
Featured artists include Joan Brown, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Eiko Fan, Mary Frank, Viola Frey, Hope Gangloff, Nancy Graves, Guerrilla Girls, Clarity Haynes, Ellen Harvey, Orit Hofshi, Barbara Kruger, Leah Modigliani, Elizabeth Murray, Wangechi Mutu, Dona Nelson, Louise Nevelson, Ebony G. Patterson, Debra Priestly, Faith Ringgold, Brie Ruais, Betye Saar, Miriam Schapiro, Mira Schor, Alyson Shotz, Sylvia Sleigh, Becky Suss, Mickalene Thomas, Marie Watt, Dyani White Hawk and Deborah Willis.
Featuring works from the permanent collection, including many recent acquisitions, Taking Space is one of three exhibitions at PAFA in 2020–2021 celebrating women artists in honor of the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote.
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Exhibition Support
Taking Space: Contemporary Women Artists and the Politics of Scale is generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Special Exhibitions are generously supported by Emily and Mike Cavanagh, Jonathan L. Cohen, Ro and Martin King, Robert E. Kohler and Frances Coulborn Kohler, John and Leigh Middleton, Maggie and Brien Murphy, and Dorothy and Ken Woodcock. Additional support is provided the PAFA Annual Exhibition Fund.
Contemporary Exhibitions are generously supported by Laura and Richard Vague. Additional support is provided by Ralph Citino and Lawrence Taylor, Jules and Connie Kay, Howard Sacks and Vesna Todorović Sacks, and an anonymous donor.


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Program Details for Wild Leaders Immersion
Dates: Most Tuesdays September 12, 2017–June 5, 2018
Plus full weekend campouts in October and May
September 12, 19, 26
October 3, 10, 24, 27–30
November 7, 14, 28
December 5, 12, 19
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 20, 27
March 6, 13, 27
April 3, 10, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 17–20, 22, 29
June 5
* The breaks on October 17, February 6 and 13, and April 17 are subject to change based on sister events that have not yet set final dates.
Location: From our base camp in the greater Asheville area, we will venture out to explore a variety of beautiful forests and ecosystems throughout the year. The exact location of the base camp is yet to be determined.
Typical Daily Schedule:
9:00 am Morning Circle: Coming Together and Inspirations
10:00 am Hands-on Skills, Nature Studies, Connection Activities, and Leadership Tools
12:00 pm Lunch (Bring your own)
1:00 pm Hands on Skills, Nature Studies, Connection Activities, and Leadership Tools
4:00 pm Connection and Reflection
5:00 pm Break
5:30 pm Dinner (Provided)
7:00 pm Evening Fire: Sacred Stories, Culture Design, and Odes to the Night
9:00 pm* Program End
*In the Fall and Spring, we will wrap up our day together at 9 pm. In the winter, we will end a bit earlier at 8 pm.
A Day in the Life of a Wild Leader:
Each day, our group will dive deep into the genius of the natural world, engaging in powerful experiential activities and techniques carefully crafted for connection and growth. We will explore the land, as well as our hearts and minds, through hands-on activities, focused discussions, natural crafts, survival skills, intentional games, song and nature-inspired personal reflection.
Both at our base camp and out in numerous beautiful forested mountain habitats, we will wander, explore, and study the relationships of life in the world around us. Dropping into the natural rhythms for quest and rest, we will learn to listen to a world we may have never known was speaking to us.
In the evenings, we will feast together and gather around the hearth fire. We will share stories of inspiration, both personal and mythic, and discuss our community, the world, and leadership. We will laugh, cry, play games, give thanks, bring our voices together, and align our trajectories with life's mysterious unfolding path.
Within the framework of Nature Connection, Culture Design, and Leadership, we will cover many topics during this program. The final curriculum will be determined by the needs and desires of the students, combined with the opportunities presented by the staff, guest instructors, the natural world, and synchronicity. We invite you to lean into the mystery with us.
Wild Food Foraging - Feast from the land, creating a forest-to-table meal to enjoy with your friends and family.
Tulip Poplar Bark Basket-Making - Craft your own highly useful basket/container from the bark of a common local tree.
Animal Tracking - Dive down the rabbit hole of natural mystery and discover the hidden lives of our wild neighbors.
Art of Questioning - Asking the right question is far more valuable than knowing the right answer.
Indigenous Cultural Elements - Identify what is true for intact indigenous cultures around the world and how to integrate that knowledge into your community life.
Uncovering our Gifts - It can often be difficult to see your own gifts. See yourself through the eyes of your peers and discover what you have to offer the world.
Brain Patterning and the Mentor - Help others turn off autopilot and rewire your brain.
Inner Tracking - Discern the emotional and mental patterns that shape your inner landscape and learn how they affect your actions and decisions.
Lost-Proofing and Wandering - Avoid getting lost and enjoy the freedom of letting your intuition guide you through the forest.
Sense Meditation - Lose your mind and come to your senses.
Plant Identification - Get on a first-name basis with many of the plants in our local ecosystem.
Ceremony, Rites of Passage, and the Human Lifecycle - Engage in and learn the value of ceremony for marking life transitions.
Friction-Fire Making - Apprentice to the ancient art of making fire with the use of simple materials found in the forest, reclaiming one of the key skills of your ancestors.
Befriending the Dark - From fear of the unknown to comfort and safety in the shadow of the Earth.
Wood Carving: Hands-on crafting of useful tools for your everyday life.
Peacemaking Practices - Learn how to resolve conflict, help others connect and heal, and apply this knowledge in your relationships.
Mapping - Take a bird's-eye view of the landscape and see what you've been missing all along.
Anchoring - Get the support you need to weather life's storms and harvest nuggets of wisdom from your experiences.
Appalachian Ecology - Explore the rich ecology of the Appalachian mountains, the oldest and most diverse mountain range in the world.
Nonviolent Communication and Intimacy Skills - Shift your language and thought patterns to grease the wheels of communication, finding the truth behind words.
Bird Language - Find out what your avian friends are telling you about your environment and yourself.
Mentoring Techniques - Learn to help others break out of their own ruts and discover their innate genius.
The Hero's Journey - Take an active role in your life's journey and claim the adventure awaiting you.
Giving and Receiving Feedback - The nitty-gritty path to reshaping yourself into the person you want to be.
...and much, much more.
Read more about our Instructor Team.
Program COST:
$3,000–$5,000 Sliding Scale
(Includes instruction, all materials, dinners, camping, and field trips).
Transportation is not included.
Diversity and need-based scholarships are available by request.
Application Process:
The program is currently accepting applications. We will begin announcing acceptances on April 4. Participants will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full. Early enrollment is encouraged; we expect the program to fill.
ACCEPTANCE: You will receive an acceptance decision within two weeks of application, starting on April 4. A $500 deposit is required within one week of acceptance to reserve your space.
FAQs: For more information, take a look at our FAQ page.
Crowdfunding and Fundraising: Check out our Crowdfunding and Fundraising page for creative ways to engage your community and launch a "Community Supported Education" campaign. This approach can help support your investment in yourself, your community, the planet, and future generations.

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There are at least 50 negative emotions that people have.
One of the worst emotions you can feel is anger. Anger is one of the most powerful and destructive emotion you can inject on your body. If you keep your anger bottled up inside of you, it can destroy your health. If you let your anger out it can destroy every relationship you have with others.
Think of how you feel when your angry. Does it affect how you eat? Does it affect how you reason in everyday life? Does it affect how you think? The longer you stay angry, the more it will escalate, just like more wood fuels a fire. It will soon be out of control.
Nothing ever good comes from anger. It serves no purpose at all. Have you ever had someone cut you off in traffic or jump in front of you in a long line you've been waiting in? All of a sudden your anger flares. Rather than getting angry and ruining your health, just say to yourself, "I guess they are in a bigger hurry than I am!"
Your doctor tells you, "You have Cancer!" First I felt nothing, then sadness, then Anger! Why Me? Why Me Cancer?
You need to learn to detach yourself from the moment. Learn to starve your negative emotions, cut them right off at the beginning. Stop blaming others for your unhappiness. The Law of Attraction says that your conscious mind can only hold one thought at a time. Either a negative thought or a positive thought, but not both at the same time.
Take control of your negative emotions by thinking of only positive thoughts, you'll start being more calm, relaxed, and have more clarity of your life and better health. Being angry just fuels the cancer inside of you.
Stop being angry at everyone that cuts you off or says something to offend you. Stop being angry that you have Cancer. Stop being angry at the World! It can only make things worse.
For every minute you are angry, you loose sixty seconds of happiness! 'Unknown author'


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7 Responses to "Review: 60 Hope Street, Liverpool"
Im hungry now… great review 🙂
Great review of a great place, but I must admit I prefer Mr Lloyd's reviews of places he hates! That's when he comes into his classic own!
Lovely to read such a positive review 🙂
Nice review, David. I ate at 60 Hope Street for the very first time a couple of months ago. You've just made me want to go back again.
Unfortunately, I recently had my first bad experience at 60 Hope Street – it was the service, not the food. Despite raising my complaint politely with the supervisor, I was still treated in a manner that I can honestly say that I never expected from 60 Hope Street staff. I was disappointed to say the least hopefully someone from the establishment will read this and review the current selection of staff to pick out those letting what is and always has been a restaurant that Liverpool can be proud of.
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At the tender age of sixty seven I find myself forgiving me for my life and existence. I have lost so much , mainly my children. For almost a year I think about my son who would come and get me just because. Never thought every time I passed the building he passed away in I could feel him. That passing his name in the contacts would make me cry because the empty movement would produce his voice. We talked about his children that made his world. That their mothers made him think deeper about their motives. He loved them……. I know that from our conversations. Yes, I had my opinion "pick one" but he could not his children made that impossible. I believe in my son, even when his opinion was wrong. His friends made his life worth while he told me about each one. Only one was his best, looking out for him as brother since they were young. Yet he took another brother under his wing who considered him family.
His name is constant in his life. "Hey mom, going to make you laugh." and he did. I hear his voice calling my name. I see the mist of his spirit right in my face and I cry like right now. It took me until now to be able to write these few words. We would ride pointing out the car he aims to possess. This would be a gift to himself. He wanted to have a house built in South Carolina, I would rent a room for vacation, "you don't have to rent." he said. What he did not understand is if I could pay a hotel to stay there I could pay him. Besides his accommondations would have been luxury compared. He had kids and they needed things. I admired him as a father who surprise me. He brought me his first born, she a newborn, with a then nylon blanket wrapped in the bitter cold. He seeks me out to get advice on what she would need. A large blanket, snow suit, sox shoes, lots of heavy blankets and without a doubt a hat to cover that soft spot at the top her head. I gave words of wisdom. "Son, look at her. She looks to you to give her what she needs." Don't wait for anyone to get or do for her, you come with what she needs. When she cries is because something is wrong. She cried every time she saw me. Advice that he used amazingly with all his children.
I think that I am drifting through life like on a ship to nowhere. I wish that when you leave the planet that you should be able to call just to hear what's happening with them. That is all I have to say for right now. Stay tuned, there is more.


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Fruity Green Salad
My family enjoys this fast and refreshing salad. It's jazzed up with a beautiful blend of red apple, pear, dried cranberries, toasted pecans and Swiss cheese. No matter when I serve it, the light dressing and fruity flavor remind me of springtime. -Helen Petisi, Palm Coast, Florida
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 15 min.
Makes16 servings
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons chopped green onions
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 8 cups torn mixed salad greens
- 1 medium red apple, chopped
- 1 medium pear, chopped
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.


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Let me start off with the resolution to my Amazon vendor issue. I called Amazon directly and they told me that since there were broken bits, it was a separate issue and I would have to email the vendor again. I did, asking for a partial refund and when I was going to get my shipping refund.
I got the refund, and my shipping refund, but they still wouldn't tell me their name. Seriously? Who does that?
Anyway. The house. This part took a while to finish, even though it really shouldn't have. I had orders to complete and stuff like that, so it got sort-of pushed to the backburner for a while…
It's the roof. The main roof. I decided to wallpaper the sloping roof bits that formed the walls, and I wallpapered everything before I put it up. I figured that the angles would be weird and possibly inaccessible afterward. It was pretty straightforward. You can't really see it, but I did end up finding my other white paint and painting the flat ceiling part and roof gussets white.
From the front.
Master bedroom
Also, I created a partition for an en suite bathroom for the master bedroom upstairs. I took my unused staircase partition b and glued two bay window cut-outs to the end of it to form an L-shaped partition. To get it to dry straight, I dried it up against one of my existing walls.
And here it is from the inside, wallpapered.
You can see in the master bedroom picture that the left wall has the matching wallpaper where the bathroom will go, and then the two papers of the main room behind it. They don't meet where the wall will go. There will be a little bit of the yellow paper in the main room, but you won't be able to see it so I'm not really worried about it.
I did the removable roof section as it states in the directions to do it, without hinges. Not a big deal.
And the removable part.
You'll notice that it's all a bit gappy, which I kind of figured it would be. There's going to be a chair rail in the master bedroom where the two different kinds of paper meet, and I'm planning on doing a simple trim along all of the other ceiling edges to have some pretty woodwork upstairs (and to hide that!).
I may come back and edit this post. I'm feeling a little scattered right now and I'm not sure that everything is where it needs to be- or even makes sense!!!


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Katherine Crossley Missing Person
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|To Whom It May Concern\\r\\n\\r\\nI'm not sure if this is the right point of contact, but I have no idea where to start.\\r\\n\\r\\nMy fiancé, Patrick Crossley, born 14.02.1958 has never seen his mother's face. His mother died in childbirth, giving birth to Pat.\\r\\n\\r\\nPat's dad died when Pat was 14 and, although he was the youngest of several, most if not all of his siblings have also passed away.\\r\\n\\r\\nIt breaks my heart to think he has never seen his mother's face, and I am at the beginning of my search to find her.\\r\\n\\r\\nI know Katherine's maiden name was Smith, until she married James Crossley in Glasgow. They lived in the Gorbels.\\r\\n\\r\\nAny advice on where I should take my search with the greatest chance of success would be very greatly appreciated.\\r\\n\\r\\nYours faithfully\\r\\n\\r\\nJennifer Carroll
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With all the different ways to present a news story online, many often ask how they should select the multimedia tool that is best for a particular story. There is never any concrete answer, but with the multimedia picker embedded below, you can at least have an idea of which technology will work best to showcase a story or idea.
Again, the results are not steadfast solutions, but rather an idea generator for multimedia storytelling. For even more ways to visualize an online story, check out the periodic table of visualizations.
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Posted on: April 4, 2018
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Whether you're a dedicated member of a CrossFit "box," doing Orange Theory, or merely exploring these workout styles as a means of taking your fitness to the next level, chances are you can benefit from supplementation. In a previous blog I wrote about five of my favorites. Now I'd like to expand on this and suggest even more supplements you should take for either of those workouts.
As strange as it may seem, beets are gaining popularity as a workout supplement. Why beets? Science suggests beetroot may enhance exercise performance because it's high in nitrate, a compound associated with increased blood flow. It seems nitrate may be particularly beneficial for amping up your ability to do intense workouts like CrossFit. In one study, soccer players who drank beet juice before doing high intensity intermittent running exercises performed better than those who drank placebo juice. Another study conducted in 2017 found nitrate-rich beet juice can increase oxygen efficiency in cycling when a person is exercising at less than maximum intensity. In the study, athletes who received nitrate-rich beetroot juice performed better in a 1,500 meter time trial but not a 10,000 meter one, suggesting beetroot may enhance performance for shorter distances at a high work rate but maybe not for long distances at a lower work rate.
As explained by bodybuilding.com, the high-intensity movements that make up CrossFit workouts create a buildup of hydrogen ions, which get in the way of muscle contraction and cause you to feel fatigued. They suggest supplementing with beta-alanine, an amino acid that helps your body produce carnosine. Carnosine can eliminate excess hydrogen ions in your body, and research indicates it may boost performance in the process. According to a 2010 review, "Supplementation with beta-alanine has been shown to increase muscle carnosine content and therefore total muscle buffer capacity, with the potential to elicit improvements in physical performance during high-intensity exercise." The experts at bodybuilding.com recommend taking 3-6 grams of beta-alanine per day for at least 28 days.
Coffee drinkers are no doubt aware of the way it boosts your ability to accomplish both mental and physical tasks, so it's not surprising caffeine is frequently used as a workout supplement. As reported by Healthline, caffeine has been shown to increase power output during activities like sprinting, cycling, and weight training. Research suggests it may also enhance endurance during long-distance runs and bike rides. In one study where seven elite runners performed two trials each of running and cycling to exhaustion, those who took a caffeine supplement beforehand had significantly improved times in both sports compared to a placebo group. Just remember that, although it's certainly safe when consumed in moderation, caffeine can negatively affect your health if you overdo it. The Crossfit magazine BoxLife says around 250 milligrams per day is considered to be moderate caffeine intake, adding that the amount of caffeine shown in studies to improve performance is between 1.5 and 4 milligrams per pound of bodyweight taken one hour before you exercise.
Branched-chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)
Collectively known as branched-chain amino acids because they possess a similar structure, leucine, isoleucine, and valine are essential amino acids. CrossFit folks and other fitness enthusiasts like BCAAs because they're reportedly useful for preventing the breakdown of muscle protein, meaning they can help reduce soreness when taken before workouts. The results of one study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggest ingesting 5 – 10 grams of BCAAs before exercise reduces delayed-onset muscle soreness and muscle fatigue for several days after. Just make sure you are buying BCAAs from a reputable source, like FullScript.
There you have it, more of the best supplements for CrossFit or Orange Theory. You can also read my recommendations for pre-workout supplements here. To really dial in a personalized supplement plan, set up a free consultation with Tack180.
Our program is designed to detect hidden imbalances in your genetic, nutritional and hormonal profiles that could be affecting your ability to achieve peak performance—whether in the bedroom, the boardroom, or on the playing field. We can even make diet, exercise, and supplement recommendations based on your genes.
Interested in learning more about how to be your best self? Contact Tack180 today.
What Supplements Should I Take for CrossFit? (09/26/17)
Are you a member of a Crossfit "box" looking to take your workout to the next level? Or maybe you stumbled on the Crossfit Games while flipping through the channels and—seeing the impossibly fit competitors—said to yourself, "I gotta try that!" As the official CrossFit website explains, "While CrossFit challenges the world's fittest, the program is designed for universal scalability, making it the perfect application for any committed individual, regardless of experience. We scale load and intensity; we don't change the program. The needs of Olympic athletes and our grandparents differ by degree, not kind." In other words, everyone can benefit from this fitness regimen.
Whether you're an acolyte or amateur, you can step up your CrossFit game by adding supplements to your training plan. Here are five of my favorites.
1. Creatine
According to bodybuilding.com, creatine is a popular supplement among athletes and fitness enthusiasts because it appears to be safe and it works. Research shows creatine improves strength, increases lean body mass, and enhances performance. In one study, participants who took creatine while following a weight-training program for ten weeks increased their one-rep squat max by 25% compared to a placebo group. While creatine may not be effective for endurance aerobic exercise, the Mayo Clinic says it's beneficial for short bursts of intense exercise (like CrossFit). Many experts recommend using creatine powder mixed with fruit juice to boost the uptake of creatine into your muscles.
2. B Vitamins
B vitamins—thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, B-6, biotin, folic acid, and B-12—play an important role in the body's process of converting protein and sugar to energy as well as the repair and production of cells. A study conducted at Oregon State University and published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism found athletes and other active people who lack B vitamins may not perform as well during high intensity exercise and have a decreased ability to repair and build muscle compared to those with nutrient-rich diets. As researcher Melinda Manore explained in a press release, "Many athletes, especially young athletes involved in highly competitive sports, do not realize the impact their diets have on their performance." To make sure you're getting the most bang for your buck, look for methylated forms of B vitamins that your body can absorb and use more readily.
3. Fish Oil
There's a reason I include fish oil on my list of five supplements everyone should take. Not only are the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil important for cardiovascular and neurological health, they may help you recover more quickly after workouts, increase muscle mass, and more. As reported in Men's Fitness, the profound anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3s can speed healing of the microscopic tears that lead to bigger muscles. They may also alleviate post-workout soreness. In a study published in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, subjects who were given omega-3 supplements before exercising reported less soreness and better range of motion 48 hours later compared to placebo and control groups.
4. Protein Powder
Although you'll ideally get enough protein from your diet, protein powders are a convenient way to give yourself a post-workout boost. But with so many choices on the market, how do you know which one will work for you? CrossFit website The Box advises reading the label carefully. Amino acids like taurine and glycine might sound good, but they're often added by companies in an effort to falsely inflate a product's protein content. The Box suggests looking for leucine, an amino acid that appears to trigger muscle-protein-manufacturing systems. Personally, I prefer a "clean" product like the grass fed, organic protein powders from Tera's Whey. They're all natural, high quality, and they taste amazing—especially the Bourbon Vanilla flavor. For a vegan protein source, I recommend Vega Sport protein powder with pea and pumpkin seed protein. www.myVega.com
5. Acetyl-L-Carnitine
This is another one of my top five supplements. Acetyl-L-carnitine is a frequently-depleted enzyme that plays a critical role in the Krebs cycle, which powers everything in your body by converting food into energy. Studies have shown supplementing with carnitine may improve your performance and speed recovery from strenuous workouts. Muscle & Strength suggests taking 1-2 grams of twice a day can help you exercise harder and longer. I generally tell my patients to take 1,000 milligrams daily to boost overall energy.
To learn more about how these and other supplements can take your CrossFit workouts—and your life—to the next level, see Dr. Spar's Guide to Supplements.


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WEDDING DRESSES. Sunday Sanctuary: The Loft - Oracle Fox : Oracle Fox. Interiors Loft living at its absolute finest.
With exposed brick, high ceilings and styling to die for, I wouldn't blame you for thinking this space is situated in the heart of NYC. However, we actually have to cross the Atlantic to find this bright Scandinavian wonder… I think you'll agree, it's certainly worth the air miles… x Fantastic Frank . Pinterest . Turn off your ad blocker to view content. 24 Plant-Based Accessories To Give You Life This Spring.
26 Board Games You Have To Play Before You Die. Giant Jenga. While we were in Austin a few weeks ago we had a fun evening out with some of the folks from BonLook.
At this rooftop bar, they had a giant jenga set. Whoa! Apparently this is a thing. But this was my first experience with giant jenga. It was a blast! Trey and I immediately decided we needed to create our own set for fun backyard times at our house. First you need to buy enough 2x4 boards to cut into forty-eight 10 1/2 inch pieces. Last I painted the ends in five different colors: Grassy Meadow, Field Poppy, Safe Harbor, Panama Rose and Crumb Cookie. If you do decide to seal also keep in mind that some sealers (like polyurethane) can change your paint colors (like tinting your whites more yellow). Gin and Lime Marmalade - Feeding Boys & a FireFighter. I'm trying to get ahead with my edible gift making, so I used the weekend to make a batch of lime marmalade, but thought a naughty slug of gin would be a marvellous match!
Gin is everywhere these days, so why not in marmalade?! What gin to use though? Well there's so much choice these days it's mind blowing. We took a trip to the Gin Festival which popped up in Newcastle this month for some ginspiration… One side of the hall in Castle Gate was dedicated to a huge bar rammed with a myriad of varieties of gin. Among the many varieties we tried the most memorable were: A slug of Edinburgh Gin's Rhubarb and Ginger – sweet and tangy enough to knock back straight. Bloom's floral blend was delicious with plenty of tonic, ice and some strawberries. A Swedish apartment with a cosy bed and glossy grey floor. I'm feeling all relaxed and inspired working from Djäkne, a café and communal workspace in town.
It's amazing what a change of scene can do, don't you think? I stumbled across this lovely boho coastal cottage over at Apartment Therapy and it immediately matched today's mood! Situated in Victoria, Australia, the 100 year old home is rented by Kirsty Davey (founder of Otis and Otto), Simon Taylor and their daughter, Mali. The family lived in Melbourne and loved to come out here at the weekends before realising this is where they wanted to live permanently. The lovely, relaxed home is filled with vintage, reclaimed and restored pieces, works by local and overseas artists and a rich blend of textures to form a lovely base from which to enjoy surfing, cooking, gardening and other outdoor adventures. Modern Scandinavian Design - Muuto. Beautiful & Surprising: 10 Unexpected Kitchen Details. Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference.
These 10 kitchens all have features you might not expect — small but impactful details to both surprise and delight. Above: A gorgeous wooden sink in a kitchen from Bolig Liv. A brass backsplash is just so perfect for this minimal kitchen from Vogue Living. In this modern kitchen, a vintage piece repurposed as an island creates just the right amount of contrast. From Nordic Design. Coup de coeur : les cuisines en bois. La semaine dernière, j'ai reçu le livre Kitchen ID by Hygena : un condensé de bonnes idées et d'inspiration !
Alors forcément, j'ai eu envie de vous parler cuisine Chez nous, c'est le gros point noir de l'appartement. Saving the world, one room at a time. Tree house!! For those of you who don't know how amazing my husband is, here is a glimpse.
He has almost single-handedly remodeled our house, room by room, over the last 7 years. We still have a few more projects in the house, but he was persuaded to work outside this time on a tree house for our kids. I always wanted a treehouse as I was growing up and never got the chance to have one, so when he told our kids last year that he would build one for them, I made him deliver on that promise! It took him a bit longer than expected because he is a perfectionist and a beautiful designer, so it evolved as he built it.
But, the end result was definitely worth it. I documented the process with my Iphone, but took some final photos with my good camera, both at night and daytime. Enjoy! Buying more wood for the project. Wanderlust 2014 Calendar Travel by EyePoetryPhotography. Morning Mug by The Cottage Industry.


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Karma Rx is the latest broad to pass through the door of the ToughLove Office. She here for some marriage counseling because it seems this newlywed has a husband that wont put out. Karma Rx has a need to be used an abused and she has come to the right place because Dr Karl Toughlove loves treating hot blonde bitches.


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Youth in Revolt
Nick Twisp (Michael Cera), a cynical, sex-obsessed teenager living a less-than-satisfactory existence, is pushed by the manifestation of his debonair, rebellious id (also Cera) to bed his dream girl, Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday). Miguel Arteta directs this irreverent, dark comedy based on the popular novel series by C.D. Payne. Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta, Justin Long, Fred Willard, Jean Smart, M. Emmet Walsh and Zach Galifianakis co-star.
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If you read the book you will be sorely disappointed by the movie. If you didn't read the book you'll like the coming-of-age comedy aspect but it won't be at the top of your list.
Liked the story, nice comedy but super bad IMO was much more funny then this. Also the ending to me kind of sucked I wanted to see more.
All around good comedy. There were indications some of the storyline was compressed but it didn't take away from the presentation. As typecast as Michael Cera may have been, it was obvious he fit the part.
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Mod Star Wars – this modification adds to the game armor and weapons from Star Wars Movie("Star Wars").
So if you are a fan of Star Wars, then Star Wars Mod for MCPE 0.15.3 / 0.15.2 / 0.15.1 / 0.15.0 / 0.14.3 / 0.14.1 / 0.14.0 / 0.13.1 will surely bring you a lot of fun and will make the game even cooler!
Mod adds 6 new swords that have so many elements. Each sword has its own special ability, which already captures the spirit, when they do some actions (attacks). Each sword can be said a lot, because every sword deserves special attention, there is a sword that, when striking a mob or an animal, makes an explosion. There is also a very sharp sword that causes a meteorite, it also activates like the previous sword, when it comes into contact with a mob or animal.
Also you will meet 3 new bosses who add the Star Wars mod, you will find them in your inventory (in creative) or with the addon TMI! That's what can be in our game client Minecraft: Pocket Edition!
New swords:
Sith Saber [Sith Light Sword]
Meteor Saber [Meteor Sword] (When they hit an animal / mob, a meteor hits them and explodes a huge area)
Light Saber [Light Sword]
Yellow Saber [Yellow Light Sword (sets fire to mobs)]
Green Saber [Green Light Sword (Monster with 4 heart units decreasing)]
Legendary Saber [Legendary Sword] (When a mob blows, a circle explodes)
New mobs:
Darth Vader [Darth Vader]
CloneTrooper [Darth Vader's forces]
Jedi [Jedi]
Installing Star Wars Mod:
Download the mod.
Download BlockLauncher.
We go to the settings BlockLauncher.
Choose from the appeared menu "ModPE Script"
Push the button "Add"
In the menu "import script from" select "phone memory".
We go to the folder with the scripts.
The mod must be in the .js format.
Choose this file.
The mod is installed!
Setting the texture of Star Wars:
Download the texture pack.
Download BlockLauncher.
We go to the settings BlockLauncher.
Choose from the appeared menu "Settings BL"
We put Texture Pack "On"
Click on "Texture Pack"
In the window that opens, click "Import"
Go to the folder with the downloaded texture pack, in the format ".zip"
Choose the downloaded texture-pack.
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Pizza Hut Tests Out Cheeseburger-Crusted Pizza in the Middle East
While the calorie explosion might not be appearing on our shores, Americans' fast food choices aren't getting any healthier.
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2012 — Pizza Hut is offering a new big, bold, cheesy and wacky pizza in the Middle East. The standard meat-topped pies are encircled with a necklace of mini-burger patties and then sprinkled with typical nacho toppings like lettuce and tomato. This comes week after the chain launched pizzas with hot dog-stuffed crusts in the U.K.
"I think it's a way to shock the market a little bit," says Rodney Holcomb, agricultural economist at the Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center at Oklahoma State University. "All the big chains are fighting for market share, so sometimes it's a matter of throwing something out there because it's unique, even if it's unhealthy, to catch the consumers' interest." Holcomb adds that most fast food companies have added healthier options, even though they continue to promote unhealthy products.
Meanwhile, new advertisements from pizza chains for hearth-baked or wood-fired pizzas with gourmet ingredients have caught on with American consumers, says research group Technomic. Think Domino's new artisan pies. While about 40 percent of consumers say they eat pizza once a week, the firm's research shows, just two years ago, just 26 percent did.
Does Gourmet Really Mean Healthy?
Let's do the math.
When McDonald's came out with oatmeal, a seemingly wholesome breakfast option, dieticians around the country panned the fast food chain for filling it with sugar and fat. Items that might sound good for you are often less healthy that you'd think (like calorie-laden parfait or sugar-filled smoothies.)
The same goes for fancy-sounding pizzas, which might sound innocuous, but still carry . A slice of spinach and feta artisan pizza from Domino's contains 150 calories, while a slice of it's medium hand-tossed has 210 calories. While that may seem like a significant calorie deficit (half a glass of apple juice contains 60 calories), if the Technomic numbers are any indication, customers easily undo any slimming effects by simply eating more.
For more fitness, diet, and weight loss news, follow @weightloss on Twitter from the editors of @EverydayHealth.


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Poor Oral Health Can Result in Pregnancy Difficulties
There is a lot of new scientific information out there stating a clear effect of poor oral health on an unborn baby. Women who have been known to have gum disease may have a higher risk for a premature birth.
While research is still in its early stages, there are clear links. Babies can be at risk for low birth weights. Also, gum disease can cause the body to produce hormones to cause early labor. The risk of having a baby early is very real.
There Are Some Steps to Take to Keep the Baby Healthy
One of the most important things to do is to visit a doctor that specializes in childbirth and pregnancies. A doctor can run tests and give the best advice to help have a healthy baby.
While pregnant it is important to always brush your teeth and floss regularly. Eating the right foods can help promote good health too. A dental appointment to keep teeth in check is important to do also.
Oral Problems Can Happen While Pregnant
A lot of pregnant women end up having some form of dental issue. The main issue that is found while pregnant is pregnancy gingivitis. This happens when plaque builds up and begins to cause some irritation to the gum line and gums.
One noticeable symptom of pregnancy gingivitis is bleeding gums. Do note that sometimes it may start off as inflamed gums that appear really red.
The best thing to do to prevent pregnancy gingivitis is to brush on a regular basis. The gum line should be brushed daily, but gently. Foods that are high in sweets should be avoided also, including a large number of fruits.
Important Information to Know About Dental Visits during Pregnancy
When going to the dentist for the first time while pregnant, it is important to inform the dentist that you are pregnant. The first trimester, which is the first three months of pregnancy, can be very fragile. It is important to wait until the second trimester (the fourth month) to visit the dentist.
The first trimester is not usually prescribed pain medication, dental anesthesia, or antibiotics. Even X-rays may be delayed. However, in certain situations, this may be necessary. Tetracycline is never prescribed. The last three months should be avoided if at all possible. Dentists are careful to monitor past medical to ensure the safety of the baby.
Sometimes emergency dental visits are needed. It is important to let the dental office know that you are pregnant before the appointment. A full discussion of past medical care is necessary. Disclosure of past miscarriages or any drugs that may be being used at the time should be noted.
If there are any questions you can reach Weston Dental Office at (416) 247-1928. We can help answer any questions. We may want to work with a primary to monitor any other needs. Always follow prescriptions as prescribed.


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Volcanic Eruptions Pose Risks for Assets
It's no secret that Hawaii is home to volcanoes. The chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean was formed as the result of such geological activities that continue to this very day.
The state's tropical beauty and year-round warm temperatures make it a draw for tourists from all over the world, despite the inherent risks of such close proximity to active volcanoes and the resulting strong possibility of eruptions. However, those same risks exist for Hawaii's nearly million and a half permanent residents. They have chosen to invest their lives and their futures there and want to be as safe and secure as possible in the event that lava flows damage their homes, vehicles or businesses.
The Kilauea Volcano eruptions that began earlier this year have had a considerable impact on the area's tourism industry. Viral videos have provided a glimpse into the extent of the damage created by the earth's natural processes on the island.
But more importantly, the eruptions have proven devastating for nearby residents and communities. The prospect that further eruptions and related earthquakes will continue into the future. In the meantime, they face the possible uncertainty of losing everything they've worked for their entire lives.
Some may be surprised to know that volcanoes are much more common in the western United States than they may have thought. Alaska has nearly 100 volcanoes, while Oregon has 42, Washington has 16 and California has 21.
Located in Beaverton, Oregon, American Benefit Insurance (ABI Insurance) has a team of professional experts that can assist homeowners and entrepreneurs in Hawaii and beyond to mitigate the risks of unexpected disasters like volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. The company is licensed in Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, Hawaii, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas, and can help provide the kind of certainty and security that enables residents in all of those states to obtain the kinds of resources they need to better prepare and plan for emergencies.
The products offered by ABI Insurance include specialty insurance to meet customers' unique needs, regardless of their specific geographic locations in the states it serves. That specialty insurance includes policies specifically suited for volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods and so much more.
Quality and integrity make a big difference for customers looking for coverage and peace of mind. That's why ABI Insurance and its staff are particularly proud of the company's A rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Customers also enjoy having flexible options, and that is something else offered by the professionals at ABI Insurance. The company works in cooperation with several different providers to make those options available. Its featured carriers include Safeco Insurance, Liberty Mutual, Progressive, The Hartford and Travelers Insurance, among others.
For more information, you can go to ABI Insurance's website, https://abipdx.wpengine.com/. You can also call ABI Insurance at 503-292-1580.
ABI Insurance offers free, no obligation quotes for policies that can meet your individual needs, to cover your home, automobile, business and other critical assets. Those quotes can be given over the phone or online at https://abipdx.wpengine.com/get-a-quote/.


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Scrapbooking with a printable alphabet
Digital products can be such a touchy subject with paper scrappers: yes, there are new releases all the time so there's always something fun to find, but how annoying can it be to find exactly the pattern you like on a screen when you really want it on paper? The best bit is of course that you can print pretty much any digital element you find so you can have the best of both worlds whenever you like.
For this next challenge, head over here and download this free digital alphabet from my digi store.
If you're a paper scrapbooker, print out the alphabet on paper or cardstock, cut out the letters you need and get crafting! If you're a digital scrapbooker, put this alpha to work on a digi page! Either option is eligible for this challenge.
Check out Tales of the Scrap Heap for a project from Karen Moss to get us started with this challenge!
Be sure to upload your project to an online gallery or your blog and post a link in the comments below. Check this post for all the details and deadlines for this weekend.
One randomly chosen entry will win a selection of goodies from Shimelle Digitals.
Happy scrapping — in any format!
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Wise County Department of Social Services v Larry Edward Napier In Re: Taylor N. Napier
PUBLICATION Va. Code Ann.
§§ 8.01-316, -317
Case No. JJ017657-05-00
Commonwealth of Virginia
Wise County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Commonwealth of Virginia,
in re: Taylor N. Napier
Wise County Department of Social Services
Larry Edward Napier
The object of this suit is to terminate the residual parental rights of the birth father, Larry Edward Napier, as they pertain to Taylor N. Napier, a child under the age of eighteen (18) years, whose date of birth is December 31st, 2004. "Residual parental rights and responsibilities" mean all rights and responsibilities remaining with the parent after the transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to the right of visitation, consent to adoption, the right to determine religious affiliation and the responsibility for support.
It is ORDERED that Larry Edward Napier, or anyone else who has an interest in the outcome of this proceeding appear at the above-named court and protect his/her interests on or before June 2nd, 2020 at 10:00 AM.
Susannah Wells
February 25, 2020
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Cosmo club is back!
Are you interested in learning about hair and make-up? Have you ever wondered how to achieve the perfect beach waves? Everyone is welcome to join Cosmo Club every Wednesday at lunch in Room 124. Bring your lunch and enjoy demonstrations, beauty discussions and tutorials, see you there!!


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Donate Towards A Cause
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From this page, you can donate towards a specific project, scholarship or individual's fundraising needs.
This can include a staff member's support raising needs, a camper's mission trip cost, a specific scholarship account or a capital project at Mt. Gilead Camp. You will need to enter your specified purpose on the following page before submitting your donation.
Because of you, in 2019 …
Because of your prayers and financial support …
Several young ladies committed their lives to Christ this summer, and many others recommitted their lives to Him!
Because of your dedication and giving …
25 partial scholarships were made possible for campers who could not otherwise have afforded a week at camp!
220 volunteer hours were given towards facility maintenance and annual programs!
Your recent support of this ministry is the reason …
Mt. Gilead has touched the lives of thousands; parents, children, families, and friends. Chances are you know someone who has been impacted by the ministry of Mt. Gilead Camp and Conference.
Please join us as we raise the funds towards our 2019/20 operating expenses.
Mt. Gilead is in great need of one-time and monthly financial gifts in order to cover our utilities, taxes and maintenance costs for this coming year.
Please Consider Monthly Giving
Please pray and consider investing monthly into the lives of all those who will be touched by the ministry of Mt. Gilead this coming year. By giving monthly in 2018/19, you will be a vital, on-going part of God's plan for the future of this dedicated ministry and the individuals who attend our programming.
Regular monthly donations reduce administrative time and costs, allowing your generous gifts to go even further, and enabling us to budget for repairs and maintenance. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter, no matter the size of the gift.


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WASHINGTON — A World Bank-supported education partnership in Pakistan is failing to enroll the most marginalized children and incentivizes schools to exclude pupils who are less academic, according to a new report by Oxfam.
The provisional findings on the public-private partnership, which were revealed at a side event during the World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, "highlight some of the unintended consequences that can result in a high-stakes results-based financing model where schools are rewarded and sanctioned based on how they perform under scores," according to Oxfam senior policy adviser Katie Malouf Bous.
See more coverage of the World Bank Spring Meetings:
► Q&A: The World Bank's pivot to fragile states
► Tackling corruption: 6 takeaways from the World Bank Spring Meetings
►Trump administration takes aim at World Bank salaries
It builds on a major debate about the role of for-profit companies in global education. The issue is high on the agenda at this year's World Bank meetings, due to its new "cascade" approach to development finance, which aims to crowd in private investment to projects that were previously supported by multilaterals.
Supporters say the approach can help to reach the 264 million children worldwide who are out of school. However, many remain convinced that education should be delivered only through government and have campaigned strongly against investments in for-profit school companies by development financiers.
On Monday, Kenyan civil society group East African Centre for Human Rights, or EACHRights, lodged an official complaint with the bank's International Finance Corporation in relation to its $13.5 million investment in Bridge International Academies, a low-cost private school operator in Africa that has become a lightning rod in the debate.
The complaint, lodged with the IFC's Compliance Advisor Ombudsman, alleges breaches of labor standards and health and safety requirements, as well as of national education regulations. It was made on behalf of the NGO, as well as eight Bridge employees and parents of Bridge students who have chosen to remain anonymous.
Speaking at the side session alongside Oxfam, Ashina Mtsumi, a policy officer for the Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Nairobi, which helped author the complaint, described Bridge's work in Kenya as an example of market-based approaches to education being used as a "shortcut" that, instead of widening access, was "increasing marginalization … and creating a competitive pressure that undermines the right to education."
However, Bridge told Devex it has rebutted the claims many times, and said a recent survey of parents in Kenya revealed that over 90 percent are happy with Bridge schools.
A spokesperson said: "Bridge is grateful for the ongoing support of its investors and adheres to IFC compliance standards. We would hope that EACHRights and others would support innovation in education reform in Kenya, where there are currently over a million children out of school." It added that the "anonymous Kenyans" behind the complaint "do not reflect the views of our parents or our communities."
CAO will now review the eligibility of the complaint over the next few weeks.
Oxfam says its results in Pakistan, which are preliminary and not yet published, also point to "the limits of the low-fee schools model" which relies on a "deprofessionalized teacher workforce" and operates within "low-resource constraints in terms of infrastructure, teaching and materials," Malouf Bous said.
The World Bank has said it is already working with the Pakistani government and Punjab Education Foundation, a semi-independent body that oversees school privatization, to address many of the concerns raised. It emphasized that only a small portion of its education funding is delivered through public-private partnerships.
Private education in Pakistan
The development community has been experimenting with new ways of delivering education, including through private sector players, in response to enduring access and quality gaps in education systems in developing countries. Government spending on schooling in many countries is considered low and inefficient. Worldwide, an estimated 264 million children are out of school, and a further 600 million are in school but learning little, according to the World Bank.
Pakistan, despite being a lower-middle income country, has the second-highest number of out-of-school children in the world, at 24 million. The situation has led to a wave of education reforms starting in the 1990s, including handing over the management of thousands of government primary schools to private providers through a PPP model.
The Punjab province has been leading the charge through the Punjab Education Foundation, which administers the PPP and runs a variety of programs, including taking over failing government schools, establishing new schools, and facilitating school voucher and stipend programs to get more children into education.
See more related topics:
► The Future of Education: It's coming, but will it get here fast enough?
► Debate over for-profit schools in Uganda boils over as Bridge and others refuse to close
The World Bank has supported PEF as part of a broader education reform program in Punjab, and has "held it up as a model for other countries to follow," Malouf Bous said.
Historically the bank has viewed PPPs as a way of introducing market forces to drive competition, enable wider access to education, and improve learning outcomes, she added.
However, recent studies suggest there is "inconclusive" evidence that PPPs improve learning, and the bank's recent World Development Report on education takes a more cautious tone on them.
World Bank responds
The findings of Oxfam's study are drawn from interviews with school principals and owners of 31 PEF-supported schools, as well as field observations, focus groups, and interviews with other stakeholders.
According to Malouf Bous, the research revealed that PEF schools enrolled few previously out-of-school children, with the majority transferring from other schools. Owners reported that despite not being charged fees, many children were still prevented from attending due to costs such as uniforms and meals.
Schools also said they actively excluded children unlikely to perform well on standardized tests, since PEF payments are linked to performance.
"School owners were frank and said we can't include these children in our schools ... [because we] can't afford the costs, they bring down our test scores and ... we have to meet these targets," Oxfam's policy adviser explained. The "high-stakes testing environment" leads to a "teaching to the test" approach which principals described as a "frustration," she said.
Responding to Oxfam's findings, Scherezad Latif, a World Bank education specialist, stressed that 95 percent of the bank's education funding goes to supporting public education. She also pointed out that PEF supports 8,000 schools and questioned the representativeness of Oxfam's sample of 31.
She said the majority of the bank's support for PEF was directed toward the voucher support program which targets the poorest children, and that many of the findings raised by Oxfam are already being addressed. The bank is working with the government to "improve the content of the high-stakes exam" and how it is graded and administered.
However, she also said the bank is moving "more and more towards partnerships with nonstate actors," which includes NGOs and low-cost private schools, "because there is an acute learning crisis" to which there is no one-size-fits-all solution, she said. "We all share the same goal, which is to see all children in school and learning," she added.


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The best holiday resorts 2016 – these are the winners
All the votes have been counted and this year's winners have been determined. Wernigerode, Rome, Mayrhofen, Pollença, Dubrovnik and Enkhuizen have obtained the atraveo award for the best holiday resort 2016.
The customer reviews of the holiday resorts that were submitted in the previous year form the basis for the award. In addition to reviewing the accommodation, each customer on atraveo can also rate the visited holiday resort on a scale of one (not recommended) to five (highly recommended). From all the resorts that have received a minimum number of reviews, we then calculate which places have obtained the best ratings on average each year - for Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Croatia and Spain. As a new addition, we have expanded the winners' circle this year and, for the first time, also determined the best holiday resort in Austria.
A short introduction to this year's winners will follow below. Furthermore, in the coming weeks, we will deal with each of the winning resorts in detail in our regular newsletter.
Best holiday resort in Germany: Wernigerode, 4.95 points
The old quarter bedecked with half-timbered houses and the castle enthroned above the town have won you over, making Wernigerode the best German holiday resort. Holidaymakers appreciate both the sights in the town and its proximity to many excursion destinations in the Harz district. A trip up to the Brocken via the Harz narrow-gauge railway should definitely be included on the itinerary during your holiday in Wernigerode.
Best holiday resort in Italy: Rome, 4.87 points
The list of sights is almost endless and the flair that Rome exudes is unique – there could scarcely be a more prominent winner in Italy! The "Eternal City" has obtained the best reviews on average and is therefore this year's Italian award winner. The voting shows that it doesn't always have to be the "classic" travel destinations by the sea or in the countryside that win the holidaymakers over. More and more travellers are discovering that city apartments located in middle of the town offer a particularly authentic alternative to a hotel.
Best holiday resort in Austria: Mayrhofen, 4.75 points
This year, for the first time, we have also determined the best holiday resort in Austria. Mayrhofen in the Zillertal obtained the best customer reviews in the previous year and is therefore our first award winner in the Alpine region. Ski areas in a class of their own await you in winter and in summer, it is the ideal place to discover the Alpine landscape.
Best holiday resort in Spain: Pollença, 4.71 points
Spain's best holiday resort is located in a picturesque bay on Majorca between Cap Formentor and the headland of Avançada. Holidaymakers especially enjoy the beautiful beaches, the colourful hustle and bustle on the promenade, and the numerous water sports possibilities in the district of Port de Pollença, located by the sea. Pollença is also well-regarded because it has remained largely untouched by mass tourism and the associated structural excesses.
Best holiday resort in Croatia: Dubrovnik, 4.7 points
With its beautiful old quarter - which is located on a rock, the historic harbour, and the well-preserved town wall, Dubrovnik is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean. Our customers also share this view and have chosen the coastal city in Dalmatia as the best Croatian holiday resort. The many great beaches around Dubrovnik will, of course, tempt you - as will the city with its attractions.
Best holiday resort in the Netherlands: Enkhuizen, 4.64 points
And, finally, we present one of our rare multi-award winners. Holiday home vacationers seem to really like it here in Enkhuizen, as this is already the second time since 2014 that this picturesque little town at the IJsselmeer has been able to pick up the crown for the best Dutch holiday resort. The difference between the second and third place was, however, very close.
We say "many congratulations" to all the award winners and also wish a great stay to all the holidaymakers who have booked a trip to one of the winning resorts for this year!
Do you want to know more about the best holiday resorts? You can view previous years' winners here.


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Chair's Column
Here to stay

The history of the profession; its fine record on social mobility; the pro bono work by its members; abolishing the Legal Services Board; the Jeffrey Review; legal aid cuts; and the long term future of the profession.

The first recorded reference to a barrister, in the Black Books of Lincoln's Inn, dates from 1466. Our profession has survived the Wars of the Roses, the Civil War and the Glorious Revolution, and remains an important part of our justice system, and one we should be proud of. This is well understood by barristers and judges, but is not always understood in Westminster and in the corridors of government. It is our task to keep driving this message home.

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A look to the future

As the year in office draws to a close, final reflections both on how difficult these twelve months have been for the Bar, and on how much there is for all in the profession to be proud of and to fight for.

Contributor
 Maura McGowan QC, Chairman of the Bar

2013 has been, as everyone keeps telling me, a very difficult year. We have seen the implementation of LASPO, which has denied legal aid to very many vulnerable people seeking to enforce or defend their rights in family, housing, employment and immigration cases. It has seen two consultations on legal aid funding for criminal work which demonstrate a stubborn commitment by the Ministry of Justice to cut fees, irrespective of the damage done to a legal profession which is the envy of the world, and in total defiance of the fact that fees in some areas of crime have already been cut by 40%. These cuts are planned against a background in which the legal aid spend in crime was £1.1 billion in 2011 and has since fallen to £0.9 billion in 2012. Of course, nobody can depend on the fact that the rate of crime will continue to fall but a very substantial part of that saving has been achieved by the previous cuts in fees. That is being ignored. We continue to argue the case as vigorously as we can.
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A proud profession

Addressing lazy journalism; recognising what really motivates members of the Bar; looking at the pro bono work carried out on all fronts by so many; and the need for wider understanding of this contribution by all, especially the Government

Contributor
 Maura McGowan QC, Chairman of the Bar

On a cold, wet, miserable winter's evening at the beginning of the year I set off to a seminar on legal rights for disabled people in a slightly musty community centre opposite Pentonville Prison. I was slightly depressed by yet another tabloid rant about "fat cat" lawyers living off the "gravy train" that is the legal aid budget. I arrived to find that the event was sponsored by one set of chambers and was being addressed by a barrister from another set. It was a perfect example of the total breakdown between the fact and the lazy journalism that provides the fiction.
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A fond farewell

A reflection on the extraordinary achievements of the outgoing Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge

Contributor
 Maura McGowan QC, Chairman of the Bar

A standing ovation in the court of the Lord Chief Justice is a rare phenomenon. But it happened spontaneously, and with genuine warmth, at the valedictory ceremony for the outgoing incumbent, Lord Judge. The court was packed and places had been available by invitation only. If the proposed broadcasting of the proceedings in the Court of Appeal had been in place, it would have been a marvellous occasion to have captured for posterity.
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An inspiration to us all

On the occasion of his retirement, a look back at the inspirational career of Sir Sydney Kentridge KCMG, QC and the example he has set in preserving and protecting the Rule of Law

Contributor
 Maura McGowan QC, Chairman of the Bar

November 1922 saw a number of very significant events: the Ottoman Empire ended, Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen and Sydney Kentridge was born in Johannesburg.
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Now is the time for a total review

Defending the profession; resisting cuts that will destroy access to justice for all; understanding the value of our justice system in a civilised society; and amidst all the proposed changes, the need to establish a Royal Commission to carry out a full, independent review

Contributor
 Maura McGowan QC, Chairman of the Bar

Barristers are such an easy target. Trite sneers are instantly available to the disappointed litigant, failed pupil or populist politician. We are "fat cats" sitting in "Georgian terraces" bleating about the "racket" coming to an end. The natural response of the practitioner to these comments is anger and frustration.
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Pupillage - the way ahead

Government legal aid proposals; the shrinking effect on the Bar and on pupillages available; the need for a solution to the pupillage crisis; and one possible answer

Contributor
 Maura McGowan QC, Chairman of the Bar

The autumn of 2013 will see Government proposals which may bring about the greatest changes to the provision of legally aided representation in criminal cases since the introduction of public funding for those accused of crime. The last two years have seen the most fundamental reduction of legal aid provision in family and general civil work since the introduction of legal aid in 1948.
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Wounded but not dead

A look at the government's new consultation on legal aid reform and an urgent call to all sections of the Bar, irrespective of discipline, to respond

Contributor
 Maura McGowan QC, Chairman of the Bar

I would imagine that being hit and knocked out by a speeding car means that when you come around you feel a mixture of relief at not being dead and a deep concern about whether your injuries might yet turn out to be fatal. That's the dawning feeling for most of the criminal Bar following publication of the Ministry of Justice's (MoJ's) consultation paper, Transforming legal aid: delivering a more credible and efficient system.
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LASPO – the early days

The importance of monitoring and measuring the effects of LASPO; ensuring recognition of pro bono work by both the Bar and those outside the profession; and the Bar's fight to preserve the Rule of Law.

Contributor
 Maura McGowan QC, Chairman of the Bar

By the time this is published the provisions of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act relating to restrictions on the scope of legal aid will have come into force*.
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What does the future hold?

The new landscape of Alternative Business Structures; forming our own views on how our profession would best evolve; and increasing recognition of the economic value created by the Bar

Contributor
 Maura McGowan QC, Chairman of the Bar

The first two months of the year have seen change and the promise of change.
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Howdy all,
It has a couple of cracks in the body that have previously been repaired with dowels. It also has had a mouth closure repair.
The base, along its length, seems reasonably good with only a 5 thou hollow 6" behind the mouth. That's with the mouth closure insert removed.
I can't close the short crack in the base at the front and it hasn't affected the flatness any. With regards the long crack in the base at the rear, I can only close it about 10 thou but it has caused unevenness across the base.
The mouth closure has me a bit stumped. Over time the glue has failed and the insert was loose so I removed it and cleaned off all the crusty glue residue. When I put the piece back, it sits proud at the throat about 15-20 thou. Also, when in place and viewed from above, it encroaches into he throat opening
The rule is flush with the throat wall and touching the top of the insert
The insert is also square at the mouth
whereas the slope of the throat forward of the mouth is at about 10 deg off vertical. If the insert was fettled so that it was coincident with the throat (at 10 degrees), there would be a 2 1/2 mm clearance in front of the iron at minimum thickness shaving setting.
I wonder if it was repaired (somewhat) and perhaps not used since.
My thoughts are to
3. Flatten the base
I'm hoping you might weigh in with your thoughts and how you'd go about the repair.
Thanks with appreciation in advance.
-- Dave


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Ferrum College's Gary Holden was recently featured in the College Sports Information Directors of America 360 magazine for his expansive knowledge in collegiate athletics.
Currently serving the College as sports information director and assistant athletic director for compliance, Holden's career began in the mid-1980's as an assistant wrestling coach at Plymouth State University, and grew to include head wrestling coach and residence hall director at the university. Holden joined Ferrum College as sports information director in 1991. Except for a small hiatus as SID to Lynchburg College from 1997-1998, Holden has called Ferrum College his home for almost 30 years. While at Ferrum, he has seen and done just about everything in collegiate athletics, including serving as sports information director, assistant athletic director, compliance director, head men's tennis coach, interim head women's tennis coach, and commissioner to the Atlantic Central Football Conference.
"Life as an SID can be a blur sometimes," Holden remarked. "Add in compliance work and you jump from one thing to the next to keep up. It's crazy, but I wouldn't change it for anything."
A native of Nashua, New Hampshire, Holden and his wife Leslie reside in Ferrum, and are the parents of two grown sons Taylor and Drew. He is the author of the book Black & Gold, A History of Athletics at Ferrum College, which he wrote and self-published in 2014. Holden was inducted into Plymouth State's Sports Hall of Fame in October 2015.
Read more about Holden's career and accomplishments in Will Roleson's article in CoSIDA 360 here.


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A Part Of Paul's Bio
As for me, I had so great evidence of God's loving-kindness, memorable to the point as it was happened today. After reading the following story, you may draw your own conclusion of what I state.
Before Jesus called me to His discipleship, I have been served in the Air Force for twelve years. The flying a fighter is always a fun while at the same time it is immensely stressful. While on an military operation, I have experienced what would prove to be a turning point for the rest of my life.
Because of miscommunication, the jet of my wing-man unexpectedly turned from left in my side; in order to avoid the colliding I forced my jet to right and down. This maneuver saved us both from the imminent explosion, however during the maneuver I felt the slight struck of the left console of my jet. We flew about 1200 feet above the ground at that moment. This touch resulted my jet to turn into a wild horse – so to say, having been out of control it swiftly spiraled downward just for nine seconds before detonating on the ground.
This delay afforded me at least five seconds to eject and be saved. Such an escape should not have been humanly possible because considering the brief reaction time, the stress and overwhelming 9 G -force. It would take more than superhuman strength to maintain control. Furthermore, after ejection the main parachute system malfunctioned, thanks the reserve chute that deployed, other way I would not share this story.
If this were not miraculously enough, I escaped the fireball on the ground caused by the explosion of couple tonnes of gasoline along with ammunition on the board. This survival turned into reality thanks to the strong wind that drew the parachute away from the inferno.
After the successful landing the fear of death left me, in exchange, I have experienced the great joy of being alive. Up to this day, it is hard to imagine my surviving, even without injury, meantime the laces of my boots were torn in pieces and the tube of the oxygen mask was cut off.
According to statistics a mid-air collision of two fighter jets leads to the total destruction both or at least one of the airplane. In my case, the investigation panel reported that practically and theoretically I should have died. Afterwards, as I considered my amazing survival, I recognized the saving act of God who saved me from the untimely death, at the same time, giving me a chance to respond on His love with love and with obedience to Him. The merciful act of God has been remembered to the rest of my life.
Now I can say confidently that the Lord Jesus Christ saved me for Himself. I am His servant according to His counsel. With Jesus' help and leadership I started the church in Russia; was saved from troublemakers who do not like me due to my Christian believe and activities; by God's wise counsel I was graduated with two Masters degrees from two seminaries; served as a pastor; and now continue to pass many trials.
Therefore, to Him who can do much more even we can imagine, blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might forever and ever!


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Click on this link ELNA CLOTHSETTER (please note that the Elna & Janome clothsetters are identical) to see a video of how this amazing piece of equipment is used. It really is quite baffling to me that so many folk still tell me they either don't know about the ELNA CLOTHSETTER or have one & don't know how to use it?????!!!!!!!! I shake my head …..seriously….. as this is one very clever and INVALUABLE tool that is unique to JANOME & ELNA.
To even attempt to try to line all these designs up perfectly in the above sample would be unthinkable without an ELNA CLOTHSETTER. If I had not had the ELNA CLOTHSETTER to help me, it would have been a disaster of misaligned designs and I would have been ashamed to say it was my work!
There are a number of different ELNA CLOTHSETTERS: it pretty much depends on what ELNA EMBROIDERY MACHINE you have that determines which ELNA CLOTHSETTER Santa needs to bring down your chimney this year. Your local ELNA DEALER will be able to advise you which one you need. Even though they may look a little different, all ELNA CLOTHSETTERS work in the same way:
- Using a printed template (on paper or vellum) of your specific embroidery design, mark the 5 dots through the punched holes on the template. You will need to have embroidery software in order to print a template. Once the template is printed, punch 5 holes through the clothsetter marking on the template. Mark a dot through the holes with an appropriate fabric marker. Line these dots up & draw a line. Do also mark the arrow which points to the TOP of the hoop as this is very important for many multiple hoopings. It is all too easy to get mixed up & ruin your embroidery by having a design the wrong way up!
- Now attach the outer hoop that you will be using to the "key" slot on the ELNA CLOTHSETTER. Lift the Clothsetter arm up.
- Position the fabric with markings for the embroidery design with the arrow pointing to the top of the hoop.
- Lower the Clothsetter arm and line up the fabric marking with the red crosshair on the clothsetter arm.
- Insert the inner hoop and shift the fabric slightly if necessary so that both markings are still lined up after the hoop is inserted and screw has been tightened.
- Now simply remove the hoop from the clothsetter and attach it to the embroidery machine.
- If the needle is not perfectly lined up with the center of the crosshair you marked for the design, use the jog key on the embroidery machine to move the hoop until the needle is exactly centered. This should not be necessary on most ocassions and especially if the Clothsetter has been calibrated to your specific embroidery machine (see a future posting on how to do this).
- Once you are satisfied with the hooping & needle position, start the embroidery.
You will, I guarantee, be completely amazed at how very simple and easy continuous embroidery (such as long borders) or projects that require multiple hoopings become; when you use the ELNA CLOTHSETTER. Be no longer afraid of these types of projects!!!
TIP OF THE DAY: Hoop up the hoop with stabilizer ONLY (no fabric). I like to use sticky stabilizer or regular tearaway stabilizer which I spray with fabric adhesive glue. Then when I position the fabric onto the hooped stabilizer, it is so much easier to reposition until my markings are perfectly aligned. Just peel back & reposition. Once they are lined up, all I need do is gently press down on the fabric to adhere it firmly to the sticky/glue. As soon as I have transferred the hoop to the machine, I use the BASTING function to further hold the fabric on top of my hooped stabilizer. The ELNA MACHINES which currently offer a basting function are the EL9500 & EL9600.
Another advantage of this method of hooping is that my fabric does not get distorted or crushed by the hoop – especially applicable with many delicate fabrics and knits; towels, velvet etc.


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April 9, 2019
Kanaka Sathasivan
Texas Nurses Association
512.452.0648 x 130
Nurses Need Workplace Violence Prevention
When 1 in 2 Texas Nurses has experienced workplace violence, prevention programs and education are crucial to keeping health care workers safe.
Austin, TX (Nov. 20, 2018) — Many nurses do not have the tools to empower themselves and prevent violence. Current law does not require health care employers to train staff such as nurses in prevention techniques. All health care environments should implement measures to prevent violence against health care workers.
Of all assaults that occur in U.S. workplaces, 70 percent occurred in health care and social service settings. House Bill 1146 by Rep. Donna Howard will require health care facilities to develop a workplace violence prevention plan, conduct safety training with employees and implement a system for responding to and investigating violent incidents.
A 2016 study by the Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies shows that nearly half of all nurses will experience physical violence in the course of their careers, and over 40 percent of nurses don't receive any training on workplace violence. When training is offered, employers often focus on awareness rather than prevention.
Workplace violence can be prevented. Effective violence prevention strategies exist, yet these approaches have not been implemented across Texas. HB 280 in 2017 provided grant funding for organizations to implement innovative solutions to workplace violence. This session's HB 1146 will further this effort by requiring health care facilities to involve front line nurse in developing violence prevention plans.
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Most notably recognized for advancing the field of forensic psychology in the areas of wrongful conviction and eyewitness identification, Brian Cutler, PhD, has also served as a consultant and expert witness in more than 150 criminal cases involving eyewitness identification and coercive interrogation in Canada and the United States.
With a penchant for justice, he began his post-secondary education at a time when the problem of wrongful conviction wasn't yet on the radar in North America. Dr. Cutler was enthusiastic about how basic principles of scientific psychology could be used to improve police investigations and criminal justice. The emerging field of forensic psychology and the opportunity to help shape this burgeoning field captivated his interest, and he has never regretted his career choice.
Dr. Cutler graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Rochester in New York in 1982; he received his Master of Arts degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1984; and he earned his Doctorate in Social Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1987.
In 1987, Dr. Cutler joined the Department of Psychology at Florida International University (FIU), where he climbed the academic ranks from assistant to associate to professor over a span of 15 years. During his time there, he also served as associate dean of FIU's College of Arts and Sciences between 1992 and 1998. In 2002, he joined the University of North Carolina in Charlotte where he served as professor and chair of the Department of Psychology until 2008.
Dr. Cutler has authored or co-authored more than 100 books, book chapters and peer-reviewed articles in psychology and law journals, covering the topics of eyewitness identification, jury decision-making, and basic social psychology. His articles have appeared in the prestigious Law and Human Behavior, Journal of Applied Psychology, Applied Cognitive Psychology, and Legal and Criminological Psychology. His current research is focused on co-editing a Handbook of Forensic Psychology for the American Psychological Association Press (APA). The comprehensive handbook is a two-volume review of the latest research, techniques and tools in the field.
Industry Expertise (4)
Law Enforcement
Legal Services
Areas of Expertise (7)
Eyewitness Memory
Interrogation and Confessions
Wrongful Conviction
False Accusations
False Confessions
Mistaken Eyewitness Identification
Law and Society
Accomplishments (8)
Associate Dean, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, UOIT (professional)
In this role, Dr. Cutler assists the Dean on all matters pertaining to faculty leadership and administration, and serves as Acting Dean in the dean's absence.
Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, UOIT (professional)
Dr. Cutler supervises innovative undergraduate and graduate research in areas of false accusations and mistaken eyewitness identification.
Author, Reform of Eyewitness Identification Procedures (professional)
A follow-up to his previous book Conviction of the Innocent, in this book Dr. Cutler narrows his focus to the single most common feature in cases of wrongful convictions: mistaken eyewitness identifications. Published in 2013 by the APA Press, this book is an important milestone in ongoing efforts to improve the manner in which police conduct photoarrays and lineups and improve the accuracy of eyewitness identifications.
Co-Author, Jury Selection (professional)
Jury Selection reviews the laws and practices governing the jury selection procedure in the U.S. as well as the scientific research on jury selection. The book provides an overview of standardized tools for assessing personality traits and attitudes that may be related to jurors' verdicts as well as the research establishing the validity of these measures. Published in 2012 by Oxford University Press, the book is part of a 19-volume Oxford Forensic Best Practices Series.
Guest Editor and Editorial Board Member, Law and Human Behavior (professional)
Since 1990, Dr. Cutler has served on the Editorial Board of the world's leading forensic psychology journal, Law and Human Behavior, journal of the American Psychology-Law Society in various roles, including guest editor since 2012. Previously, he served as editor from 2006 to 2011, during which time he raised the journal's international profile; and now serves as guest editor.
Editor, Conviction of the Innocent: Lessons From Psychological Research (professional)
In this 2011 book published by the APA Press, Dr. Cutler presents a state-of-the-field review of current psychological research on conviction of the innocent. This comprehensive volume represents an important milestone for research on miscarriages of justice and derives compelling recommendations for future research and practical reform in police and legal procedures.
Co-Author, Evaluating Eyewitness Identification (professional)
Evaluating Eyewitness Identification presents current information on factors that are known from scientific research to influence the accuracy of eyewitness identification. The book serves as a resource for attorneys who try cases involving eyewitness identification, psychologists who consult or testify in eyewitness cases, and eyewitness researchers. Published in 2010 by Oxford University Press, the book is part of a 19-volume Oxford Forensic Best Practices Series.
Member, Executive Committee, American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) (professional)
The AP-LS strives to enhance well-being, justice, and human rights through the science and practice of psychology in legal contexts. Since 2005, Dr. Cutler has served as a member of the society's Executive Committee. His roles have included editor-in-chief of the society's journal, president-elect, president, immediate past president, chair of the Governance Committee, and representative to the American Psychological Association's Council.
Education (3)
University of Wisconsin-Madison: PhD, Social Psychology 1987
State University of New York at Genesco: MA, Psychology 1984
University of Rochester: BA, Psychology 1982
Affiliations (3)
- American Psychology-Law Society
- American Psychological Association
- Association for Psychological Science
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Durham professor helps wrongfully convicted
DurhamRegion.com online
DURHAM -- Part of a relatively small network of researchers involved in eyewitness identification, a UOIT professor knows this testimony can result in someone going to jail for a crime they didn't commit. "I've been involved as a consultant or an expert witness in over 150 different cases," said Dr. Brian Cutler, a University of Ontario Institute of Technology professor and associate dean in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.
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The Truth as Eye Recall
Continuing Legal Education Workshop, Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted Toronto, Ontario
The Identification Expert: Who is that Masked Man?
Criminal Lawyers Association Conference Toronto, Ontario


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Our third audio guide to 2014's magCultural highlights comes from Steven Gregor of Gym Class Magazine. Communicating through the HAL-like medium of Pesky the GCM mascot, Steven crowns a top year in Gym Class-land (issue 11 of the print edition deserves a mention in any Best-of list) with a fine selection of highlights, visual clues below.
2014 by Steven Gregor, Gym Class Magazine
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Tips on Going from Blonde to Brown Tone
Surely, being able to change hair tone from one to another is a great asset in achieving different statement and creating the most personalized look. As such, it is good to get out of your comfort zone, wherein you simply rely on a single hair tone for a long time.
So, why don't you try to have something new and try a new and richer look by applying brown hair colour? Here are some tips for going from blonde to brown hair colour.
Most importantly, you need to understand your fit. Have a look at your skin colouring. Does it have cool or warm undertones? In case you are not pretty sure, you can consider this simple tip: those who have fairer skin which burns easily tend to have cool undertones.
As such, their skin has more shade of pink in it. On the other hand, those who have olive or brown skin which easily tans commonly have warm ones. Your skin will influence the shade of brown that you should choose.
Those who have cool undertones surely will look best in the shades of brown with the words "cool" or "ash" in them. People who have war undertones look best in the shades called "golden" or "warm".
Some shades use the term "neutral" in them, and these can suit almost every type of skin. Some people may say that the lighter your skin, the lighter the brown shade that you want should be. This is just the same about how dark your skin is and how dark the hair has to be.